Equipment

What GolfWRXers are saying about the best 3-woods off the tee from the newer releases

Published

5 years ago

Dec 16, 2020

In our forums, our members have been discussing the latest 3-woods that perform best off the tee. WRXer ‘JFM628’ kicks off the thread, saying:

“I have been playing a 16* TM SLDR mini-driver, and it’s been great but getting near the end and looking to consider newer technology. I can always find another one, but I was looking for recommendations for 3 Woods with a bigger footprint – 180cc+ that would be used exclusively off the tee.

Are there any newer models that are out there that would make sense to consider? I really like having a deeper face for this club, and there is no need to hit from the fairway.”

And our members have been putting forward their suggestions in our forums.

OsnolaKinnard: “If you’re looking for a long 3 wood to use off the tee, and you’re not looking at the tour edge exotics lineup, you’re doing yourself a disservice. I have a normal CBX IN 15*. It is a very low spin, slightly deeper faced 3 wood that is a monster off the tee. Mine is laughably long…like knocking on the door of my driver long. Additionally, it is not that difficult to hit off the ground…so there is some versatility there. I am not sure how the EXS plays, but the CBX is a beast of a 3 wood.”
gentles: “I find the Mizuno st190 to be a deeper face profile that is still usable off the ground as well.”
wam78: “Cobra sz big tour is one to look at for sure. I don’t hit a lot of fairways off the deck, so I primarily use it off the tee. Early testing has been solid.”
MPAndreassi: “SIM Titanium is really good. I’m playing a 5 wood built to 16* @ 43”, and it’s longer than the Epic SZ 13.5* I replaced with it. The face on the Ti is very hot. I use it primarily off of the tee but still flys pretty well off the turf.”

Entire Thread: “Best 3-woods off the tee from the newer releases”

Equipment

Neal Shipley, AKA, the “Big Fridge’s,” custom stamping

Published

11 hours ago

Jun 1, 2026

Alistair Cameron

Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.

That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.

On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.

“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”

On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”

“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.

Check out Shipley’s full what’s in the bag and the rest of his wedge stampings here on “Inside the Ropes” from Colonial.

Equipment

From the GolfWRX Classifieds: L.A.B. Purple DF3 with Masters cover

Published

18 hours ago

Jun 1, 2026

Will Schube

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.

From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules