Equipment
What GolfWRXers are saying about the best low-cost drivers
In our forums, our members have been discussing inexpensive drivers. WRXer ‘MikeSip’ is looking to upgrade on his 2011 TM RBZ driver and our members have been sharing what they feel are the best low-cost drivers currently available.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- aquapig: “ST190 done.”
- XHoop24: “There are so many good ones out there that can be found at a reasonable price these days. Some good ones have been listed above – LTD is a cult classic. Some others I like are listed below: Ping G25 and G400 Max/LST. Epic Sub Zero. TM M3. Srixon 785 – my current gamer and used ones on the BST can be had very reasonably with great stock shafts.”
- Titleist84: “Taylormade M2 2016.”
- jbrunk: “The only reason to give RBZ black a look is if you prefer titanium over carbon (which, of course, is all the rage now). If that’s not an issue, but you’re sticking with Taylormade, go for a nice used M4 ($150-200) or M6 ($200-250). The best value on the used market right now is Callaway Rogue. As stated above, properly fit 1-2 year old Cobra, and Mizuno drivers should perform as well or better than your RBZ. Another good performing, budget-conscious drivers worth a look include Cleveland Launcher HB or Tour Edge EXS.”
- Boricua Golf: “Ping G series are fairly inexpensive with good shafts as well.”
- Sgidurango: “You can buy brand new Cobra F9 drivers for $250. Awesome driver!”
Entire Thread: “Best low-cost drivers”
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Whats in the Bag
Min Woo Lee WITB 2024 (May)
- Min Woo Lee what’s in the bag accurate as of Charles Schwab Challenge.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond S (10.5 degrees @9.5)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 X
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond HL (16.5 degrees @15.5)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 9 X
Hybrid: Callaway Apex Pro (20 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue HB 8 X
Irons: Callaway X Forged UT (2), Callaway Apex MB (4-PW)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White (2), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-PW)
Wedges: Callaway Jaws MD5 (50-10S, ), Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (56-14F @55), WedgeWorks (60-T)
Shafts: Nippon NS Pro Modus3
Putter: Odyssey Ai-One Milled Six T DB
Shaft: Odyssey Stroke Lab 70
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Claw 1.0
Grips: Grip Master
Check out more in-hand photos of Min Woo Lee’s clubs here.
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Whats in the Bag
Talor Gooch WITB 2024 (May)
- Talor Gooch WITB accurate as of the PGA Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Ping G430 LST (9 degrees @7.5)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
3-wood: Callaway Epic Speed Triple Diamond (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D-Plus 80 TX
Hybrid: Callaway Big Bertha Alpha 815 (20 degrees @19)
Shaft: Aldila Tour Blue ATX 105h TX
Irons: Callaway X Forged UT (22 degrees), Callaway X Forged CB (4-6), Callaway Apex MB (7-9)
Shafts: Nippon Modus3 Tour 125 X
Wedges: Callaway Jaws MD5 (46-10S, 52-10S, 56-10S, 60-08)
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Two
Shaft: Odyssey Stroke Lab
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
More photos of Talor Gooch’s WITB in the forums.
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Equipment
Spotted: Chris Kirk’s Callaway Opus wedges
Gear junkies have been waiting patiently for Callaway to release new wedges. We may have gotten a sneak peek at what’s coming after seeing something new in Chris Kirk’s bag at the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge. Spotted were a few different wedges, but the Callaway Opus caught our eye.
The term opus can mean, “any artistic work, especially one on a large scale. With iconic wedge designer Roger Cleveland now working with Terra Forza golf, could this have been his last creation for Callaway?
We don’t have any official word from Callaway on these wedges, but the main focal point seems to be the extra mass in the center of the club. This added material could be used to adjust the center of gravity on the wedge in order for it to launch and spin a specific way. It can also be used to enhance the feel and sound of the club with more material behind the impact location.
The shaping of the head looks to be a little more on the rounded side compared to the current Jaws Raw wedges. The topline on the wedge looks to be fairly thin and the leading edge is pretty straight with just a little bit of a radius to it. The color looks to be an antique brown and it will be interesting to see if that is a plating on the club or some kind of oilcan finish that will wear away and rust.
- Check out the rest of our photos from the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge
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