Equipment
Rose adds TaylorMade Tour Preferred irons to his bag
Justin Rose posted a photo on Twitter today of the mixed set of TaylorMade’s soon-to-be-released Tour Preferred irons that he plans to use at the Nedbank Challenge in South Africa this week.
Rose won the 2013 U.S. Open using a set of TaylorMade’s RocketBladez Tour irons for his 3 through 6 irons, and the company’s original Tour Preferred MB irons in his 7 iron through PW. Click here to see photos of those clubs and the other equipment Rose has in the bag.
Rose’s new setup includes TaylorMade’s Tour Preferred CB irons for his 3, 4 and 5 irons, with his 6 iron, 7 iron, 8 iron and 9 iron being Tour Preferred MC irons. His pitching wedge is TaylorMade’s new MB model.
The change is significant because if Rose does put the irons into play tomorrow in South Africa, it means that he will have added a slotted 7 iron to his setup for the first time. And since the MC’s are cavity back irons, it would also add another name to the list of top players who have moved away from the muscleback irons that have been a mainstay in the professional game for decades.
Click here to learn more about TaylorMade’s soon-to-be-released Tour Preferred iron lineup.
Equipment
Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver
Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game.
The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag.

At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.

The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.

“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley

In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.

To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.

“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod
An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.

Pricing & Availability
The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026.
Equipment
Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:
“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly.
My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.
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.
- manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
- MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
- dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”
Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
Equipment
From the GolfWRX Classifieds: 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.

From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo. 4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades. 5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft. Standard Length, Lie and Lofts. These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me. Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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pieninyfoto
Dec 23, 2013 at 10:18 am
I’m impressed, I obligation say. Thanks representing sharing, this is a fantastic blog post. Thanks Once more. Be writing.
Nick
Dec 19, 2013 at 1:22 am
I doubt that he chose the CB long irons because they are more forgiving. He tends to hit the ball a little on the low side, and my guess is that the trajectory was better with the CB.
Conrad
Dec 8, 2013 at 8:21 pm
I bet he plays the MBs. I doubt he will play the CBs. If so, only for a short time.
Matt
Dec 5, 2013 at 8:54 am
They look a lot like the Mp-59’s. At least from the top view.
Duh
Dec 5, 2013 at 5:45 pm
No, they look like MP-58s. Duh.
Kel
Dec 5, 2013 at 7:42 am
New clubs being released; play them a few tourneys. Go back to what I know next year.
Mike Lyons
Dec 5, 2013 at 11:26 pm
Would love to see J. Rose with a bag full of Titleist sticks..enough of this silly TaylorMade nonsense already!!
Jack
Dec 5, 2013 at 1:12 am
Interesting that he’s playing even less MBs now. And as prior posters noted, this dude is a superb ball striker. Watching him hit is just a work of art. Let’s see if this change helps him win even more often!
Duh
Dec 5, 2013 at 5:46 pm
Nah. He’s still not that great at putting.
Daniel
Dec 4, 2013 at 9:46 pm
only one 5 iron
Tyler
Dec 4, 2013 at 6:16 pm
Suprised he isn’t going mc mb combo. The cb seem odd in a pro bag
Duh
Dec 5, 2013 at 5:48 pm
Why? There are dudes playing AP1s out there. And Callaways. Duh
Carlos Danger
Dec 4, 2013 at 4:50 pm
Interesting…those CBs look pretty big for a Pro bag. I can see a 2 or 3 iron but surprised by the 4 and especially the 5. Rose is considered a pretty superb ball striker as well.
Ed S
Dec 5, 2013 at 5:49 pm
Have you seen the top view of the CB next to the MC? Not that much different. Shape of the cavity is also very similar.
Joel
Dec 4, 2013 at 4:50 pm
Am I seeing two 5 irons in this picture? Looks like he has a 5 cb and a 5 mc…
Bman
Dec 4, 2013 at 5:13 pm
Yeah, he’s either testing the 5 CB vs. the 5 MC or that MC above the 8-iron has a 5 on the bottom that looks like a 6.
Bman
Dec 4, 2013 at 5:14 pm
….has a 6 on the bottom that looks like a 5.
Kyle
Dec 4, 2013 at 5:28 pm
He confirmed on his twitter that he will be playing 3-5 CB, 6-9 MC and a MB PW
markb
Dec 5, 2013 at 11:55 am
So he satisfies his sponsor by playing all three new iron offerings in one mixed bag. The question is, “How long do they stay in the bag?” Through the silly season? Through the Hawaii swing? Until TMag releases its next new iron?
Peter
Dec 5, 2013 at 2:54 pm
There is only one 5 iron, its 3-5 CB, 6-9MC, PW MB