Equipment

When to move on from game improvement irons? – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

3 years ago

Aug 31, 2021

In our forums, our members have been discussing progression from game improvement irons. WRXer ‘AndyPing’ is interested in hearing when one should optimally move on from GI irons and what to, and kicks off the thread saying

“After 15 years away from the game, I picked up last August and have played roughly 70 rounds. Some of the 9 holes and par 3’s. I replaced some old Ping Zings with a full bag of Ping g410’s, 4 – LW. My 7i distance is 179. Power spec. Per Arccos, after 50 rounds, I am a 14.8 hc. I like the irons ok and appreciate the margin of error.

However, I am feeling like the fat sole is clunky on the wedges and the distances are not dependable. A pure strike might add 15 yards carry to any given iron. Or more. I am wondering when to consider a less GI model and what to look for in the Ping range? i210’s? i500? Thoughts? Should I replace the wedges with real wedges and not the 410?”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts in our forum.

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.

Nessism: “I’ve been playing 410’s for more than a year and find their distance consistency just fine. Change your irons if you want, but I doubt your distance consistency will improve any.”
vman: “There’s never a “time” to move on from GI irons, but you may prefer the i210, in power spec, if you want a narrower sole and more predictable spin numbers.”
kthomas: “I currently play Ping Rapture irons. They are great, and I wouldn’t be tempted to replace them with any other GI/SGI set. However, I’m really intrigued with sets of irons with thinner soles and the turf interaction that would come along with that. I really like the idea of the Ping i210’s, amongst some other sets.”

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Whats in the Bag

Sam Burns WITB 2024 (April)

Published

9 hours ago

Apr 22, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

Sam Burns’ what’s in the bag accurate as of the RBC Heritage.

Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond S (9 degrees @10)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 TX

3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond T (15 degrees @16)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X

Check out more in-hand photos of Sam Burns’ WITB in the forums.

Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X

Irons: Callaway Apex TCB ’24 (4-AW)
Shafts: Project X 6.5 (4-PW), True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 Tour Issue (AW)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (56-14F @55), WedgeWorks Proto (60-T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 Tour Issue (56, 60)

Check out more in-hand photos of Sam Burns’ WITB in the forums.

Putter: Odyssey Ai-One #7S

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align

Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour X

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Whats in the Bag

Will Zalatoris WITB 2024 (April)

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10 hours ago

Apr 22, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

Will Zalatoris’ what’s in the bag accurate as of the RBC Heritage.

Driver: Titleist TSR2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 7 X (44.5 inches)

3-wood: Titleist TSi2 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X

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Irons: Titleist T350 (3), Titleist T150 (4-PW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Prototype G.O.S.T. 10 ST X (3), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-PW)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-08F, 54-10S @55, 60-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

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Putter: L.A.B. Golf Mezz.1 Max

Grips: Golf Pride Z-Grip Cord

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Equipment

New Level launches new 480-DB irons, blending performance and forgiveness

Published

12 hours ago

Apr 22, 2024

Brian Knudson

New Level has been making some really good golf equipment since the company started up in 2018. Offering irons that are more geared towards the better player, precision has been a fundamental philosophy for New Level in creating irons and wedges.

The 480 line of irons has been the flagship of the brand, and the newest member of that team is the 480-DB iron that is now open to pre-orders. A new cavity design is what the whole 480 line is about, and the 480-DB takes advantage of that with added ball speed and a larger sweet spot.

For players who require their irons to offer the best feel, rest assured the DB is a fully forged (from 1020 carbon steel) one-piece golf club. No multi-piece, hollow design with this iron.

While the 480-DB is the next generation of the popular 902-OS, New Level didn’t follow the current trend in golf by chasing distance with the new iron. They actually weakened the lofts on the 480-DB with the spec sheet showing a 33-degree 7-iron and 45-degree pitching wedge. These lofts allow the DB to have less offset while still offering consistent distance off the face.

A traditional design was also at the forefront of the new irons to make sure that golfers with an eye for detail can look down at them with confidence that they will perform under any condition.

A weight low in the back cavity will allow their master club builders to dial in the perfect weight for the golfer, no matter the length or shaft being used. New Level believes that the new 480-DB is one of the most forgiving one-piece forged irons on the market today. A pre-worn leading edge on the sole should get through the turf quickly and with reduced digging for better turf interaction.

You can pre-order the New Level 480-DB right now on the New Level website.