In our forums, our members have been discussing Mini-Drivers and accompanying shafts. WRXer ‘JamesFisher1990’ is about to purchase a BRNR Mini and is torn on what shaft weight to use, and our members have been sharing their thoughts and set ups 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.

• PARETO: “New BRNR at 13.5. Took it over to TXG (Club Champ but TXG will always rule) in Calgary for a fit. Took the head down to 12, stuck in a Graphite Design AD at 3 wood length and 60g. Presto- numbers that rivaled my G430Max but with waaaaay tighter dispersion. Win.”
• driveandputtmachine: “Still playing a MIni 300.  The head was only 208, so I ordered a heavier weight and play it at 3 wood length.  I am playing a Ventus Red 70.   I play 70 grams in my fairways.  I use it mainly to hit draws off the tee.  When I combine me, a driver, and trying to hit a draw it does not work out well most of the time.  So the MIni is for that. As an aside, I have not hit the newest BRNR, but the previous model wasn’t great off the deck.  The 300 Mini is very good off the deck.”
• JAM01: “Ok, just put the BRNR in the bag along side a QI10 max and a QI10 3 wood. A load of top end redundancy. But, I have several holes at my two home courses where the flight and accuracy of the mini driver helps immensely. Mine is stock Proforce 65 at 13.5, I could see a heavier shaft, but to normal flex, as a nice alternative.”

Entire Thread: “What’s the perfect Mini-Driver/Shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been discussing players irons. WRXer ‘NorthTXGolf’ is on the hunt for some new irons but is putting a priority on forgiveness, and has reached out to fellow members who have been sharing their thoughts and advice on the subject 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.

• Sam217: “i230 has got to be one of the most forgiving players irons available. Cobra King Tour another. Don’t sleep on the New Level 480 DB coming out soon.”
• RangeBaller: “ZX5/ZX7 and i230 should definitely be in your testing pool.”
• YAMS49: “Another I210 homie here… Very highly recommended if you want/need spin and a consistent yardage.”
• golf-RN: “I second the Cobra King Tour irons. I am not the greatest ballstriker by any stretch of the imagination and I find the King Tours very forgiving. Toe strikes might lose 5 or 6 yards with no directional loss. You definitely feel the miss though lol but mishits from the center aren’t punished too hard regarding distance.”

Entire Thread: “Most forgiving Players irons? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been discussing whether a driver or putter purchase has more impact on the game of a player who regularly shoots in the 70s.

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.

• hammergolf: “It’s always baffled me that guys will spend $500 at the drop of a hat to hit it 8 yds further, but will balk at spending that same $500 on a putter that could improve their score much more.”
• WipeyFade: “I think with both it’s more about forgiveness than anything. I guess it would depend on which you mishit the most. In my opinion the only difference between a 10 year old driver and a new driver is going to be the forgiveness level. Same with putters.”
• rooski: “The technology of a newer driver will do much more in forgiveness than any putter technology that has come out since they were shafted with wood (other than maybe L.A.B, that’s some real stuff). That being said, if you currently don’t like your putter, I would upgrade it first given that you seem to enjoy your current driver. If your current driver/putter are roughly equal, I’d go driver first.”
• sheepdawg: “I’m a whole lot more finicky with drivers. I can putt pretty decent with most anything. Driver has to suit me just so.”

Entire Thread: “What club purchase has more impact on overall game: Driver or Putter? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been discussing the most forgiving and longest driver they’ve played over the past 5 years. WRXer ‘bogeykibg’ poses the question and also asks “does forgiveness mean shorter?”, and our members have been sharing their thoughts on the subject 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.

• Kai Slater: “The Callaway Rogue ST Max driver is the most forgiving/long driver that I’ve personally tried.  It’s my current driver and, although, I see no reason to change, I’m very curious about trading up to the AI Smoke when the prices drop later this year.”
• Ger21: “Srixon ZX5 LS MK II. Remarkably forgiving.”
• scooterhd2: “If we are talking about average on course distance, and not max distance, or good hits on a sim, then its G400MAX. Theres no rollout in the woods or the lake. Hit em straight.”

Entire Thread: “What’s the most forgiving and longest driver you’ve played in past five years? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been discussing ‘game enjoyment’ irons. WRXer ‘BCULAW’ kicks off the thread, saying:

“I love hitting irons. I have played blades for most of the past 15 years. Currently in Pro 221s that I like very much. I have been shooting in the low seventies with them, and am not necessarily looking for gear to improve my iron play. 

BUT…….

Sometimes I wish I just had an easy to hit, point and shoot, effortless distance set of irons to tinker around with for fun. A true “game enjoyment” set with great feel and “easy button” playability. 

I was about to pull the trigger on a set of G430s for just such occasions. What are the other sets I should consider? Maybe P790?

Whats the best “easy to hit” game enjoyment iron for someone that loves hitting irons?”

And our members have been sharing their top picks 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.

• golfschnell: “These guys (featured image), stupid easy to hit, good and consistent spin numbers, nice feel, and since they won’t be your primary players, they are comparatively inexpensive. Super inexpensive if you can assemble yourself.”
• lefthack: “I bought some Takomo 101’s for this and sold them a month later because it wasn’t as fun. They were stupid easy to hit and it seemed like every shot was straight as an arrow. But I couldn’t tell where on the face I was hitting and didn’t know if it was actually a good shot, or if the irons were doing their thing. But that is me. I like the challenge that is golf and blades make me put effort into my game.”
• GDB67: “Wilson DnyaPower forged. Absolutely a blast to hit.”

Entire Thread: “Game enjoyment irons for a blade player? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been deciding what irons they would play for the rest of their days if they were forced to choose. WRXer ‘PARETO’ kicks off the thread saying:

“Let’s just say you were forced at gun point to choose 1 set of irons to last you until the end of time. This set needed to take into account you current game but also your game as you “age”. This sets needs to cover you on any style course you will ever play and you can NEVER change. 

Me? I’m going Ping Gxxx. Maybe not the current 400/410/425/430 springy faced stuff but for sure G5-G30 era. Mini tanks that you could drag behind your car, then go play on any club and at any level. 

Curious what others feel could be a 1 and done iron? Like that would EVER happen at WRX but I got time to kill….”

And our members have been choosing their clubs and explaining why 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.

• 9ClubberLang: “Ping G30. I’ve owned these for only a few weeks but they are perfect.”
• jwhite86: “Probably Miura TC-201… even if my game went south, at least my irons would be gorgeous.”
• Archimedes65: “My i230s.  Love them so much I just bought a second set.  I imagine that I’ll play them until the end of my golfing days.”
• bogeyk: “Ping Zing2 for me.  Super forgiving and I could flight them low or high when needed.  The 52 degree sand wedge was a weapon for me.”

Entire Thread: “‘One set of irons for the rest of your days….What you bagging?’ – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been discussing clubs from the 2000s. WRXer ‘nyytmarelol’ is a collector of older clubs, and asks fellow members “what everyone’s favorite clubs from 00 to 09?”

And our members have been sharing their favorites 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.

• DoubleSho0t: “Cobra 460 driver. Bomb!!!”
• PARETO: “PING i5 irons. To me its the quintessential PING iron in its design and playability.”
• Jackchase: “I cast another vote for the Mizuno MP 32 irons. Great set of irons, in my top four all time!”
• WillyL: “My Nike Forged Pro Combo Tours. Ohhh man I miss those. And Scotty Studio Select, which I still own.”

Entire Thread: “Favorite clubs from the 2000s? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been discussing the oldest clubs in their bag. WRXer ‘PARETO’ kicks off the thread championing his oldest club, saying:

“1985 PING Zing2 BeCu putter. Just found it on marketplace for $25 bucks. I had one back when I saw Curtis Strange win US Opens with one. Happy to rediscover how great this putter is again.”

And our members have been sharing the vintage clubs currently in their setup 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.

• tatertot: “I have a set Ping Eye 2s from 1982.”
• thepunch_out: “Lately I’ve been gaming a MacGregor M43 3-wood pretty consistently. I’ve never quite gotten along with modern 3-woods, but I have found persimmon fairway woods to be great options for me off the tee when I need less than driver. Dispersion is better than with my hybrid and it’s a lot of fun mixing in some vintage gear.”
• tgarit1: “Miura 1957 Y grind 49 and 53 degree from 2011.  Best wedges ever in my opinion.”
• JimmyC59: “I still carry my Wilson R90 SW from the 80s.”

Entire Thread: “What is the oldest club in your bag? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been discussing their three most important features when it comes to purchasing a new driver. WRXer ‘DTorres’ kicks off the thread with the question and his primary three features, saying:

“When you are buying or shopping for a new driver (New or Used) what are the 3 features that are a necessity in your decision making?

My top 3 are

-Good Reviews from my demographic

-Smaller head shape( 430-450cc )

-No Red.”

And our members have been sharing their necessities 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.

• gbang15: “1. Hot face. 2. Lower spin. 3. Ease to hit.”
• Phebus: “Distance. Dispersion. Sound/Feel.”
• PowerCobra98: “Looks/Smaller sized. Moveable weight towards toe. Sound/Feel.”

Entire Thread: “3 most important features when buying a new driver? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been discussing driver shafts. WRXer ‘Ava08’ kicks off the thread with their pick, saying:

“What is your go to driver shaft? I have always been an Aldila NV guy and my second favorite has been Fujikura Speeder 757. 

“Getting ready to do a throwback build.. R510TP paired with Aldila NV 65.”

And our members have been sharing their go to pick 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.

• GatorNate11: “AD DI 6x. I’ve played it for so long everything else feels wrong. Is it still the best fit for me? I have no idea, I just know it feels like what I think my driver should feel like. The next closest would probably be Project X 6.5 because I played that mainly before the AD DI.”
• Tar_Heel_93: “Tour Green and Tour Blue are my go to shafts. Recently added Tensei white to the rotation. Played different flexes and weights of Tensei in the driver most of season. Best results were with 75s.”
• AdExec: “Diamana D+ limited 60TX. Tried ventus of every flavor. This is still the one to beat. The perfect combo of stability and feel for me.”
• JackChase: “Graphite Design Tour AD UB5. Switched from the DI last year and no looking back.”

Entire Thread: “What is your go to driver shaft? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been discussing the one ex-club they wish they had never have parted with. WRXer ‘DTorres’ kicks off the thread with the question and his selection, saying:

“What is the ONE club that is gone and never coming back that you wish was still there? The one you daydream about and miss on the course? The one you kick yourself for selling or donating that would still be in the bag? 

“Mine hands down was my 1965 Wilson Dynapower Fluid Feel 2 iron. It was 40+ years old when I bought it and I used it for almost 13 years before selling it. I was and still am a big Daly fan.”

And our members have been sharing their choice of ex-club 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.

• Pepperturbo: “Titleist 905S 9.5 with Grafalloy Blue fully inserted at XX…  Potentially the best driver I have played.  Unfortunately, even though I could still hit it, couldn’t make it work like I did back then.”
• tx_bayou: “Wish I still had my VR Pro Combos. They were butter but I went chasing more distance.”
• Shoegolf: “Original TMB 2 iron with Kuro Kage, still haven’t a found a 2 iron as reliable or long.”
• jmkorting: “Ping G410 9 wood with a Ventus Blue 8S / playing length 40.5″ w/ 20g weight in head to offset reduction in length.  Ugh… 4 years later and still kicking myself for selling that thing.”

Entire Thread: “The one ex-club you wish you didn’t break up with? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been discussing the best fairway finders currently on the market. WRXer ‘spartyjeff’ has some upcming tournaments to play, and kicks off the thread saying:

“I have a few local tournaments coming up and I admittedly have always struggled with fairway woods. I need to build a club for an easy to hit, confidence inspiring fairway finder. I have gone the 42” Ping Max driver before and that actually went well then go straight into 2i. Nerves will be high but ideally an easy to hit fairway wood with deep face that I can cut down to play shorter would be better. 

Looking for suggestions because I haven’t even hit fairway woods in a while because I’ve never really needed them. Don’t even mention hybrids because that is hook city. I am open to old school clubs too. I even have a cobra SZ hypersteel on the way,”

And our members have been sharing their top picks 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.

• sm_watts: “The couple of years old Cleveland Launcher XL Halo fairway is just this for me.  I very large head for a 3 wood, deep, and easy to keep in the fairway.  I didn’t jive with the Cypher shaft in it, but an old UST Elements shaft is a perfect fit for me.”
• wam78: “Stealth HL, especially if you can find a tour issue head that sits open to square.  A little larger head and super easy to hit off the tee.  And really hot off the face.”
• NardDog: “I have a G410 3-wood that acts as my fairway finder. I think it’s the most trusted club in my bag and I don’t think I’ll get rid of it for a very long time.”

Entire Thread: “Best fairway finder on the market? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been weighing up having a 9-wood in the bag against a 5-hybrid. WRXer ‘aoo’ kicks off the thread with the question:

“Recently purchased 4 wood and 7 wood to replace my 3 wood, 5 wood and 4 hybrid. Was going to maintain my 5 hybrid but am now intrigued by going with a 9 wood to replace the 5 hybrid.

Has anyone done this? Or have any thoughts about going this route?”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts and own experiences 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.

• animalgolfs: “Play both  – few more yards carry with 9wd…..stops quicker – 5h rolls out little more, better into strong wind…better for punch outs.”
• Ca3l: “Might as well see how you like the 7 wood before you decide. If you feel like you don’t get enough launch or can’t hold greens with the hybrid then the 9 wood is probably in your future.”
• Nickb333: “I used a 9w for a short time. Super easy to hit but always felt like a one trick pony to me. 5h is more versatile for me.”
• tbowles411: “I play both now.  It’s just easier to get the ball in the air. I found the 9w to be a bit easier to use around the greens because of the loft getting the ball in the air and rolling.  Takes some practice, but it’s cool to use.”

Entire Thread: “9-wood vs 5-hybrid? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been discussing drivers. WRXer ‘jjinsa’ lays out exactly what he’s looking for in a driver:

“1. On toe hits, must not give me a low spin shot that duck hooks left.  If it stays straight off the toe, even a slight draw of under 5y (I hit a fade) and still stays in the air with decent spin, I am happy. Just dont want those low duck hooks that go OB and cost me 2-3 shots. 

2. I realize most low spin drivers will not give me the above, but dont want a driver that is too spinny.”

And our members have been sharing their top picks 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.

• MountainMan: “Cobra Max-K does real well with the toe miss and keeping spin consistent. I’ve fought that low spin lefts for a long time and it has helped. It is worth trying.”
• MyShortGameSucks: “G430 LST.   It’s not really that low spin a driver.  Maybe relative to the Ping MAX drivers its lower spin. It’s really forgiving on toe hits.”
• DNice26: “Ping 440 LST…. You’re welcome.”

Entire Thread: “Best low spin driver that avoids hooky mishits? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been discussing forgiving forged irons. WRXer ‘monks66’ wants to know which forged irons are the most forgiving ever made, and our members have been sharing their picks 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.

• dmbolp: “I’m an old 15 and I love my PXG 0211ST’s.  Last week compared them to Ping G430’s with similar graphite shafts, 0211 out-performed.  Probably because I’ve been hitting the 0211 for 4 years now (had the Hogan FTX’s for about 10 years prior).   Every once in awhile I think the grass might be greener/easier; have never kicked the forged irons out of the bag.  Simple design, they feel like precision scalpels.”
• roundersmitty: “I think my New Level 623CB are really forgiving. They say the new 702 and 702+ are even more forgiving but I can’t justify the upgrade knowing how much I like the 623’s.”
• realmfg: “Old school, Mizuno MX23s.  Forgiving and feel like butter.”
• taskerc: “The Nike Covert forged irons I recently picked up are shockingly forgiving for me. Misfits remind you you missed them but without much punishment and with not much loss in distance. I had PXG 0311Ps Gen2 and they were very deriving as well for a forged club.”

Entire Thread: “Most forgiving forged irons ever made? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been discussing the equipment that has had the biggest impact on their handicap. WRX founder ‘craz-e’ kicked off the conversation, posting:

“Was having a conversation earlier with a friend about the impact equipment can have on your scores. Thought it would be good to hear what equipment change had the biggest impact on reducing your HCP?”

And our members have been sharing their secrets 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.

• JermWRX: “Ping 10K driver. I shaved almost 5 strokes off of my index last year. The difference was the 10K. I would hit 2-3 tee shots out of bounds every round. That ended. Now, I might hit one out of bounds every five rounds or so, if that.”
• Brentwood: “Getting a putter fitting. Off the rack putter (of any brand/model) versus one that has the proper length/lie/loft leads to significantly improved results (for me at least).”
• MrCook: “7-wood and starting to mainly chip with my 54 instead of my 58. That’s what it feels like to me and my strokes gained stats with those clubs reflect that.
• SEP1006: “For me by far it was the Autoflex Driver shaft. Been playing it since it came out. Just totally changed everything for me. Minimized my misses and good swings were easily 10 – 13 yards past the shaft I was playing before. Which was a Ventus Velocore Blue in stiff. Second was the Jumbomax Ultralight XL grips. So much easier to control the clubface. And at the time ( about 10 years ago ) picked up about 5 yards throughout the bag.”

Entire Thread: “What piece of equipment had the biggest impact on your handicap? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been discussing the best wedges currently on the market. WRXer ‘TyDR’ kicks off the thread with the question and following post:

“What is everyone’s thoughts on this years new wedges?

The Cleveland RTZ seems popular but seen Mizuno also released new forged wedges which is interesting. I play MG4’s in 50, 54, and 58 now and was not impressed with how quickly the additional “spin tread” on the face wore off on my 58 degree that I use often. Looking to replace it with something else. Most interested in RTZ at this point but also thinking about trying Sub 70 wedges as I’ve read good reviews. Also does anyone play the full face wedges on the higher lofts? Considering going that route. “

And our members have been sharing their picks for the top wedge of 2025 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.

• TNwanabe: “I just went with blue Mizuno. They are heavier than my Taylormade MG wedges and feel; more solid. Very happy so far.”
• POKeefe: “I love the new Opus wedges. Far more than past Callaway wedges I’ve had. Enjoy them more than the Cleveland RTX’s too.”
• m_w: “S159 has been a big surprise for me. Currently playing Artisan wedges but the S159 sits extremely nicely.”
• NorthMNgolfer: “Been playing the Taylormade Hi-Toe’s for a few versions and had really good results with those.  But there was something about the new RTZ that got me to switch for this season.  Have not played them outside yet (MN) but inside there was a feel difference I really liked.”

Entire Thread: “Best wedge of 2025? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been discussing their perspective when it comes to purchasing golf gear. WRXer ‘wfwp’ kicks off the discussion with the following post:

“What has been your perspective when purchasing or acquiring golf gear over your golfing life? For example, was your choice dominated by personal preference, data-driven curiosity, industry hype, referrals from other golfers, or professional advice (coach, club fitter)?

For example, was your choice dominated by personal preference, data-driven, curiosity, industry hype, referral by other golfers, or professional advice (coach, club-fitter)? Please dare to elaborate.”

And our members have been sharing their approach 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.

• jjjgolf500: “Reviews and recs, then getting data on my own, then purchase. R7 mini yesterday was 100% personal preference, but that is super rare.”
• Badshaft: “Marketing use to be the main tool to lure in buyers – Back before internet and data analysis flourished.  Television advertising and info mercials were king. Now with data driven reviews, I believe at least a good portion of consumers are at least educated on some aspects at some level to make a purchase. Most big box stores have gone to data driven analysis with hitting bays and launch monitors also…even if it is at lower levels.”
• mogc60: “I just love trying new stuff. And from any brand too, well quality brands. I’ve always loved tinkering with clubs and trying new things. It’s my passion part of the game the playing part is mind torture lol.
• badbogey: “Every time I get the itch to buy something I’ll go to the range and either a) hit my current clubs super well which makes me not want to buy clubs anymore or b) hit horribly which will mean I’ll hit it like crap even if I did get new clubs which makes me not want to buy clubs either way.

Entire Thread: “What is your perspective on buying golf gear? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been discussing the cleanest looking drivers currently on the market. WRXer ‘Vater’ poses the question, asking:

“What do you think is the cleanest looking driver in the current season or prior season? Minimal or no multi-colored stripes and flecks. Minimal or no wings and bumps and ridges.”

And our members have been sharing their top recommendations 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.

• OspreyCl: “Easy choice here – GT2 or 3!”
• BallHooker: “The LA Golf driver, easily. Even the headcover is simple.”
• benz5521: “Titleist. Always.”
• downthepines: “I recently looked at the new stuff in person. It’s Titleist. If a golf club wore a tuxedo, it’s Titleist.”

Entire Thread: “Cleanest looking driver of the newer releases? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been discussing 7-woods and 9-woods. In a thread started back in 2023, and now revived and receiving plenty of traction, WRXer ‘LowandLeft32’ asks users for the ‘standout’ and game-changing’ 7-woods and 9-woods on the market, and our members have been sharing their top picks 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.

• BlackFlamingo: “G430 max 7-wood for me as well. So easy to get in the air.”
• dcdavis25: “Paradym 7-wood has been amazing for me!  Lunches high and enough spin to hold greens from 210+ and is very forgiving.”
• tbsbama: “Taylormade M6. The 5-wood was so good I had to have the 7-wood. Effortless, straight shot for 205/210. I have owned a hundred hybrids that i never could hit, but this has changed that shot.”
• toddba11: “Ping G430 Max, 7-wood (21 degrees), installed a Tensei pro white 1K shaft (Stiff 70 gram) that I cut down from a driver.  Love this combo, has become a go to for me.”

Entire Thread: “What 7 or 9-wood is an absolute game-changer?”

In our forums, our members have been discussing wedge setup strategy. WRXer ‘Thrummyfox’ is wondering whether he should game both a 54 and 56-degree wedge, and kicks off the thread saying:

“My favourite club for 75-90 yards is my Glide 4 54-degree wedge. But I’m not keen from green side bunkers. I usually carry a 59-degree Ping Glide Pro Eye2 but have been struggling a bit of late with it from bunkers and around the green. My initial plan is to 52, 56 and 59 but seriously contemplating 54,56 and maybe nothing higher lofted. 

My set PW is an S56 at 47-degrees. Thoughts WRXers?”

And our memebrs have been sharing their thoughts on the matter 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.

• rsballer10: “I would do whatever works for you, but if you can’t hit a lob wedge I would just not use one. Play with 13 clubs, or maybe add another club to the top of the bag perhaps? Lob wedges are tricky, because for some people they are very difficult to hit. I’ve learned to use LW more around the greens over the years, and have gotten used to the ball coming out high and soft. It’s easier to accelerate through the ball, knowing the ball isn’t going to jump on me.”
• kcsf: “There is no wrong in golf, only do or do not.”
• Bye: “If you are clear what their jobs are, then it really doesn’t matter what the lofts are. Having a club for bunker shots and another for very short approaches, pitching and chipping is quite sensible IMO.”

Entire Thread: “Is it wrong to carry 54 and 56-degree wedges? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been discussing the merits of playing with less than 14 clubs. WRXer ‘Royal Mustang’ kicks off the thread, saying:

“I had this debate with a group over on Reddit (got downvoted to hell). I argued that you don’t need 14 clubs and that it may be to your advantage to play with 8 or 10. Sure, it’s nice to have, but a better player can go out with 10 clubs and probalby shoot the same score or maybe lose a stroke. Even 8 clubs is fine: a good player doesn’t need a 7 because they can work their 6 to the same distance. This excludes obvious situations like a 235 yard Par 3 where you need a strong 4-iron or 3H/7W and you don’t have that in you bag. The pro at the course I grew up at (who was a helluva player but never played-he was a touring pro at one point) broke par at our course with 5 clubs once. That’s all he ever played with (and putted with driver); he walked with one of those 70’s era Sunday bags that held 6 clubs max.  

I’d love to hear your thoughts.”

And our members have been weighing into the debate 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.

• Ca3l: “I’ve played a decent amount of golf with 6-7 clubs. I think 8 is a good number. I can’t agree that most people would play better with less clubs, but I think most could stay within a few strokes going down to 7, and course dependent prob end up within a couple by having 8. There’s a whole long and popular thread about this, minimalist bag I think it’s called.”
• kwcsports: “Obviously if you’re a scratch or very good player, having a full set will be needed to hit all the yardages. Me being an 8-10 cap, I can seriously use a driver, 5 wood, 3,5,7,9,pw and sw and shoot the same scores as carrying a full set. I’ve played with 8-9 clubs in a Sunday bag and shoot exact range of scores I always shoot.”
• notgreatnotterrible: “I can get behind this because I am 100% convinced that certain clubs can actually add to your score.  I played with a 60* for a couple years, and that dang thing added probably 2 shots/round to my score.  Same with a 3i—I’d pure it every once in awhile and it made me think I was better with it than I actually was.”

Entire Thread: “How many clubs can you eliminate before you ‘lose something? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been discussing the products they bought in 2025 that have given them the most joy. WRXer ‘Rory4Pres’ kicks off the thread, saying:

“I switched from a Ventus red Velocore 6S to a 5S and have really enjoyed it.  It’s provided me a higher ball flight so I can now play a variety of knockdown shots again that I haven’t been able to play the past few years.  It’s also been easier to turn over into a nice baby draw with plenty of roll out.

What new golf purchase have you bought this year that has brought you some enjoyment and why?”

And our members have been sharing their top products of 2025 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.

• phizzy30: “Got a Diamana BB that I’ve been swapping back and forth with my trusty AD VF.  Sure it’s gotta wider dispersion pattern because of how different the feel is, but I ain’t gonna complain about getting an extra 2-5 mph more ball speed.  That is until I start spraying them OB all over the course, lol.”
• eddiebigeddie: “I have 2 so far…the Mizuno 925 Forged Black with MMT 105’s I’ve been throwing darts so far. The other club equally important is the DS Adapt Max-K. In the fairway a lot more and makes the game easier from there.
• AdExec: “I went from T100S irons and SM9 and wedges to ZXI7 and Mizuno T1 wedges and the improved feel has been one of the most substantial differences Ive ever felt in golf clubs between sets.”

Entire Thread: “What new golf related purchase in 2025 has brought you the most joy? – GolfWRXers discuss”

In our forums, our members have been discussing 3-woods that go high without hooking. WRXer ‘BurghLefty’ kicks off the thread, saying:

“I’m trying to find an off-the turf 3-wood with fade bias, but then it seems those that have one have deep faces that are hard to hit off the turf and a forward weight that launches it low (basically, a great 3 wood for the tee in my hands).

Does anyone know of a 3-wood with a shallow face that can launch the ball high off the turf to hold a green without having a draw bias?”

And our members have been sharing their suggestions 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.

• brutusflash: “I found a 2023 Wilson Dynapower on the bat for a Lillie over $100 and it’s been outstanding- best 3-wood I’ve hit in sometime and does not want to go left on its own- and easy to launch. I took out the back weight and added lead tape up front to knock down some spin and it’s perfect.”
• MountainMan: “You could look at the new Cobra fairways. A lot of adjustability in those to take the draw out.”
• phizzy30: “I have a Qi10 tour that doesn’t go hard left on me, ever.  You can always slide the weight over to the high spin setting though which is nice.  It’s definitely not hard to hit off the deck either.  The regular Qi10 is a good one as well that’s shallower, easy to hit of the deck and isn’t a hook machine.”

Entire Thread: “3-woods that go high without hooking? – GolfWRXers discuss”