Equipment

What GolfWRXers are saying about the new golf ball rollback

Published

2 years ago

Dec 7, 2023

In our forums, our members have been discussing the big talking point this week in the sport – the golf ball rollback. On Wednesday, the USGA and R&A announced that the rollback will come into effect in 2028 for professionals and 2030 for amateur golfers. (Read all the key details on the announcement here.)

In our forums, our members have been having their say on the news. Here are a few posts from a lively discussion, but make sure to check out the entire thread and have your say at the link below.

mosesgolf: “Not too crazy about the ruling, but then again, as I’ve gotten older, maybe I’ll lose about 5 yards. I can live with that. IMO, scoring won’t change with the new ball and equipment manufacturers will likely make lower spinning, more forgiving clubs by 2030 anyhow.”
Lefors: “So stupid – easiest way to handle this would have been to not allow pros to use tee pegs. Problem solved – zero cost, easy to enforce and no change for amateurs.”
dwboston: “Both the PGA of America and the PGA Tour have issues with the methodology. PGA of America specifically mentions the detrimental impact to recreational golfers and recommends that the swing speed used for the test needs to be moderated. There’s no way this gets implemented in its current form.”
bekgolf: “I’m not an elite player, I don’t want my game being changed because a few elites think everyone hits it too far. I like golf the way it is, it’s fun, so why does an appointed (non elected) person feel that I need to change? Why do they think they need to solve a problem that is non existent?”

Entire Thread: “What GolfWRXers are saying about the new golf ball rollback”

Whats in the Bag

Alex Noren WITB 2026 (June)

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3 mins ago

Jun 6, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max D (9 degrees @7, draw setting)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 6 X

3-wood: Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana BB 83 TX

Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (19 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black

Irons: Callaway Apex TCB (4-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Wedges: Callaway Opus SP (46-10S, 50-10S, 56-08C, 60-08C)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putter: Odyssey O-Works #1W

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour

Check out more in-hand photos of Alex Noren’s clubs here.

Equipment

Spotted: Titleist GTS USWO headcovers

Published

21 hours ago

Jun 5, 2026

Andrew Von Lossow

GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore was at Riviera Country Club this last week in Los Angeles for the U.S. Women’s Open. While browsing the photos, I spotted a recent major trend in headcovers. That is, the Titleist GTS headcover line expands the majors theme.

Seen on the bag of Natalia Guseva were the red, white, and blue Titleist GTS covers. This is the third time we have seen limited-edition Titleist major covers, the others being at the Masters and the PGA Championship. But with the launch of the GTS line back at the Texas Children’s Houston Open in March, this is the first time we have seen Titleist come out with major themed head covers for the season (driver headcovers through hybrids).

Check out some photos below.

At the Masters, we saw the familiar Masters green, white, and yellow. While the PGA Championship design was colors synonymous with the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team. This shows the season major drops continue full steam ahead for major OEMs. New opportunities for each major for designs and themes, and who knows, maybe a lucky spark for a player and a major championship for their resume. It gets the wheels turning for what major theme headcover you would keep on your bag for the whole season!