Equipment

My experience with Avoda Combo-length irons as +1 to +2 Handicap – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

11 months ago

Jun 25, 2025

In our forums, our members have been reacting to a fascinating thread regarding a member’s journey with Avoda’s combo-length irons. WRXer’ ctre23′ has documented exactly what he liked, disliked and given his final verdict on the experiment in our forums. Check it out the full review below:

“I’m a player who typically plays Titleist T100s (Axiom 125X) and Vokey SM10 wedges, but I recently gave Avoda’s non-bulge-and-roll combo-length irons a serious test. I was curious about how the single-length concept would perform in a real game environment over time—not just on paper.

What I Liked:

Build quality was solid—machining, finish, and packaging were all clean and professional.
Forgiveness was decent, especially in the mid/long irons. Off-center strikes stayed online better than expected.
The concept of one swing and setup is definitely intriguing in theory—there’s something attractive about simplifying the process, especially during practice or long rounds.
Mid-iron full swings were probably the best part of the set. They felt consistent and easy to repeat when on a flat lie with a neutral stance.
The almost non-existent offset was absolutely amazing for someone who loves to start right and bring it back left (I’ll truly miss this the most).

Where It Fell Short for Me:

1. Head Size and Confidence

The face is noticeably larger than T100s—and while that might seem helpful, I actually felt less precise over the ball. It gave off more of a game-improvement vibe, which visually made me feel like I could get away with more—but actually led to sloppier execution.

2. Higher Launch, Less Distance

I saw a significant increase in trajectory across the set, but it came at the cost of distance—especially with scoring clubs. Despite swinging the same, my carry numbers dropped, and I had trouble compressing the ball like I can with my T100s. It almost felt like the ball ballooned up and lost its bite. I am prone to hitting a fat wedge shot (more than the average low handicap) and I thought these may help. What I found is the added length created almost greater error for me on this front as the lighter headweight and longer shaft are a tough combination to master.

3. Wedge Length Was a Dealbreaker

This was one of the biggest issues. I was constantly choking down on the 56° and 60° inside 80 yards, which completely defeats the purpose of combo-length clubs. Around the green it was manageable, but it felt awkward and unnatural. It honestly made me wonder why I wasn’t just using standard-length wedges in the first place.

4. Poor Bunker Performance

Due to the longer shaft and need to reduce head weight for balance, the wedges had less swing weight and a lighter feel overall. That made it really difficult to dig through sand or get any consistency in bunkers (especially in softer/powder sand). I hit several thin and left plenty short.

5. “One Setup” Isn’t Realistic in Real Golf

This was the big philosophical miss. Golf is a game where every shot is different—lie, slope, turf, trajectory needs. I still found myself adjusting ball position, shaft lean, and setup for different shots, which totally undermines the claim that single-length irons eliminate setup variables.

Final Verdict:

Avoda is doing something different, and I respect the effort. There are real benefits for new golfers or those who struggle with consistency in full swings. But for lower handicaps who value precision, versatility, and feel, the trade-offs start stacking up quickly.

The larger face, higher ball flight, shorter carry, awkward short game feel, and lack of real-world “simplicity” made me realize how much I missed my T100s and Vokeys. Since switching back, my control, distance, and confidence have all returned.

Would love to hear if any other low-single or scratch players had a different experience—especially if someone’s made the single-length concept work beyond just mid-irons.

Im probably leaving some things out but if you have any questions just ask away and I’ll try to answer.”

And our members have been reacting to the breakdown in our forums which has turned into a fascinating Q&A, check it out in full at the link below.

Entire Thread: “My experience with Avoda Combo-length irons as +1 to +2 Handicap – GolfWRXers discuss”

Equipment

Odyssey extends Damascus Milled lineup with 3 new putters

Published

5 hours ago

Jun 2, 2026

Alistair Cameron

Odyssey Golf announced Tuesday that the already popular Damascus Milled putter lineup is getting more options.

Initially launched back in April, only in a Damascus Milled #7 head (in plumbers or double bend configurations), the family grows to four with a One Wide, Two and Rossie S shape, all available in the second limited-edition drop at retail on June 6th.

“Damascus Steel is a beautiful material, and the patterns tell the story, because every one is different” said Odyssey General Manager, Jacob Davidson. “But what stands out is that as beautiful as these putters are, the feedback from Tour has been the exceptional feel of these putters. We wanted to deliver the most premium performance-driven putter we’ve ever done at Odyssey. When you look at this product, we have so much confidence because there is not one thing we’d do different. On this one we really took our time over the last couple years to try to perfect the design.”

Created from a layered construction of multiple steel alloys, this Damascus Steel insert is forged, folded and pressed to create a unique, striking pattern in every piece. Think of it like a fingerprint. Each Damascus construction comes with its own 1-of-1 style pattern. No offerings will ever look the same.

The layered structure, combined with a specialized heat treatment, delivers a finely tuned, highly responsive feel different from other insert materials. The Damascus steel is audibly different compared to other inserts, potentially with slightly more feedback. Odyssey also uses AI-designed back contours to maintain consistent ball speed across the face, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern tech.

Each head in the line is precision-milled from stainless steel and features a blasted silver finish to complement the Damascus insert and sole plates.

With Tour feedback, Odyssey has also developed, in collaboration with Golf Pride, a grip featuring meticulously crafted edges, pistol shaping and a classic modern tour feel.

Odyssey Damascus Milled One Wide

Odyssey Damascus Milled Two

Odyssey Damascus Milled Rossie S

Equipment

L.A.B. Golf launches new VZN.1i putter

Published

7 hours ago

Jun 2, 2026

Brian Knudson

L.A.B. Golf has been the pioneer when it comes to Lie Angle Balanced putters for years now. When you talk to another golfer and zero torque putters comes up, as it will since it is the hottest thing in golf, the first brand out of their mouthes is L.A.B. Golf. Currently their putter line up has something for every golfer, wether your like blades or mallets. But the company has a new creation for golfers that we saw out on tour just a few weeks ago and is now available to us, the VZN.1i putter.

One of the big stories with the new VZN.1i putter is alignment in the form of the shape. L.A.B. has always given us plenty of alignment options in their putters with different line formations and shapes that can be laser etched onto the top of the putter. With this new design they used the shape of the head and the open cavity in the middle to help enhance the alignment for players. These shapes help players lock into their intended line to improve accuracy and concistency.

“VZN.1i was approached formulaically by combining everything we’ve learned from the success of previous L.A.B. Golf models into a familiar mallet shape that’s easy on the eyes and even easier to putt with,” said Cameron Day, Senior Vice President of Product at L.A.B. Golf. “Every L.A.B. putter is engineered to roll the ball on its intended line through Lie Angle Balance technology. With VZN.1i, we took things a step further by simplifying another critical aspect of putting: alignment.”

Like most of the other L.A.B. mallet putters the VZN.1i is machined from a solid block of aluminum and features a 303 stainless steel face insert. Steel face inserts on all L.A.B. putters not only enhance the sound and feel but they improve ball speed for better distance control. The new shaping also offers two ways of picking up your ball, using the sole or the rear flange can scoop up the ball. The company is offering the VZN.1i with a 1.5 degree forward shaft lean or a vertical shaft option in order to fit more golfers. Each VZN.1i is hand balanced and 10 other stages before it is complete and ready to ship. L.A.B. has its custom program where the golfer can select their length and lie but also head color, shaft upgrades, and grips to make their VZN.1i fit them perfectly.

The VZN.1i is available now starting at $499 for stock models and $599 for custom.

Equipment

2026 Edition: Most comfortable walking shoe? – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

10 hours ago

Jun 2, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user has asked a question sure to interest all sorts of golfers. What’s the most comfortable walking shoe of 2026?

@RobDMB posed the following question:

“Looking for suggestions/recommendations on the currently available most comfortable walking shoes – preferably waterproof. Essentially looking for something comfortable like a running shoe, but with some stability and waterproof for golf. Decent room in toe box as well. Any recommendations are appreciated. Thanks!”

Our members in the forum have been sharing their own recommendations on the best walking shoes that can also survive a number of golf rounds. 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.

SheriffBooth: “To check all your boxes I’d vote for whichever of the current Nike lineup fits your feet the best. Obviously the Victory Pro 4 and Victory Tour 4 are good enough for the two best players in the world, but the new Pegasus, Next% Tour 3, and Tempo all look really good too.”
i*windows: “when I had issues with my feet I played in Asics running shoes they were a little bit like the hoka’s above, very comfortable, now I’m back to Ecco shoes which are great.”
mshills: “Everyone’s feet are different so this will be a long list of lots of different shoes. For me, anything from Ecco’s Biom lineup. Nothing else comes close.”

Entire Thread: “2026 Edition: Most Comfortable Walking Shoe?”

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