What was your number one equipment acquisition and/or change for 2024? – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

1 year ago

Dec 19, 2024

In our forums, our members have been discussing their biggest acquisition and/or change for 2024. WRXer ‘RPMzz’ kicks off the thread sharing both:

Acquisition

Launch Monitor. (Rapsodo MLM2Pro + Outdoor hitting pad & net)

This device has easily transformed my golf game. In my backyard, day or night, I can hit balls with instant feedback & meaningful data. I can practice partial shots at the range & use video replay to see what a “10-o’clock” feeling actually looks like. I can make adjustments to my swing or setup to see how that impacts whatever flight I’m looking for. I can bring the LM to the local range @3500′ or to the club in the mountains @6550’+ and see how my numbers change at altitude/temp. It really is the most incredible piece of golf equipment I own.
(Disclaimer: Software/app bugs drove me crazy for many sessions across many months, but the app is finally behaving itself as of late October.)
I will now always own a LM & am considering an upgrade from the Rapsodo in 2025.

Change

Flatter Lies. (Irons/Wedges, reconsidering my WTF)
- Most OEMs put my height/WTF (5’9″/~32″) at 0″ to -.5″ length, 0 to -2* lie. My swing coach had me choking down 0.5″ on standard length, standard lie clubs. Pairing a high launching shaft with a high launch design SGI iron head gave me tremendous toe hooks when adding in a little EE. I changed to a minimal offset hollow-bodied iron head & stiffer mid-launch mid-spin shaft profile & immediately saw an improvement in my ball-striking and a reduction in the hook miss. I had lies adjusted to a .5* progression @-2 flat and saw the inside launching miss on a good strike virtually disappear. I can’t exclude the other changes I made, but confidence in my start line on a good strike has made a world of difference to my golf game. I’m now generally matching my swing intentions with shot shape which is all I can ask for from a full swing.
- It has been a revelation to hit a wedge & have it travel straight where I was aiming instead of 1.5-3* inside. I tried a PW->-1* GW=SW=LW & now am using PW=GW -> -1* SW=LW setup & my approach shots haven’t been better.”

And our members have been doing the same in our forums.

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.

BombinJim: “Artisan wedge fitting and wedges for my PW, SW, and LW. Only got them in October so really looking forward to next season.”
RoverTiger: “My Dynacraft Prophet Muscle Blades have been absolute revelations for my game. Unreal performance for the price. With a couple of weeks to go in 2024, my new (to me) Maltby KE4 TC Max driver has a chance to jump into a tie for #1.”
JMB3: “I also moved to heavier shafts across the board, which helped my ball striking and dispersion. I wish I had made that move years earlier.”

Entire Thread: “What was your number one equipment acquisition and/or change for 2024? – GolfWRXers discuss”

While you’re here, check out BK’s latest winning WITB breakdown.

Spotted: Titleist GTS USWO headcovers

Published

14 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!

Whats in the Bag

Melanie Green WITB 2026 (June)

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17 hours ago

Jun 5, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D (9 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 5 S

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (15 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 6 S

Hybrids: TaylorMade Qi4D (19 degrees, 22 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF Hybrid 85 S

Irons: TaylorMade P770 (5-PW)
Shafts: Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105

Wedges: TaylorMade MG5 (50-SB 09, 54-SB 12, 60-SB 10)
Shafts: Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour V
Grip: SuperStroke Flatso 2.0

Grips: Golf Pride MCC

Ball: TaylorMade TP5x

Check out more in-hand photos of Melanie Green’s clubs here.

Equipment

Titleist GT280 mini driver after 3 rounds – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

17 hours ago

Jun 5, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user has announced himself as a believer in the powers of Titleist’s GT280 Mini Driver, and is sharing the good news with other members.

User @dgarland chronicled:

“As the title states I have played 3 rounds with a Titleist GT280 mini driver and here are the results… If you have been contemplating trying one, definitely do. Stock Tensei Blue and set at standard loft and it’s legitimately hard to not put the ball in play with this. It is incredibly straight and even bad swings result in a usable shot. You will give up some distance but you will be in play. I have not attempted to hit it off the fairway yet but I rarely hit my 3 wood off the fairway either. At my home course there are two holes on the front 9 that are a really uncomfortable shot with the driver. One is a slight dogleg right where a draw (my normal shot) can run out of room fast and the other is a dogleg left with trees about 250ish straight off the tee, where a driver that doesn’t draw will get me into trouble. The mini driver has been perfect for both of them. I always step onto those tee boxes uncomfortable about the shot I need to play, but with this it makes it far easier to get the ball in play.

“Update: 2 for 2 again this morning in a 9 hole round.”

Members in the forum shared their thoughts on mini drivers, offering up their favorite models and whether or not they’re a proper fit for their home course/style of play. 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.

NorthMNgolfer: “I’m curious between this and the new TEC mini that was just released. But I’m waiting a mini that can be used from the fairway as well from time to time. Both look like great options.”
jLMN: “I played the GT280 last year and it’s a great club. My problem this year is I couldn’t justify keeping it in the bag when I would only use it 2-3 times per round. Perfect club for short par 4 tee shots. I didn’t trust it as well off the deck compared to the tee box.”
GolferPerson1: “I can only speak to the 280 but I’ve had no issues with it from the fairway. ”

Entire Thread: “Titleist GT280 mini driver after 3 rounds”

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