Equipment
Poulter signs with Titleist, FootJoy
Ian Poulter announced on his Twitter account that he will become a Titleist and FootJoy staff player for the 2015 season.
Seriously pleased to announce I will be a full staff @Titleist@FootJoy staff player for 2015 season. So excited. pic.twitter.com/baeNv7NrhL
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) October 21, 2014
Based on the photo Poulter tweeted, he can be expected to use a full bag of Titleist clubs and a Titleist ball in 2015. He will likely wear one of FootJoy’s premium shoe models.
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.
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”
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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dunn2500
Nov 1, 2014 at 4:04 pm
Good for him….titleist is solid!!!…gonna be weird seeing him in titleist hat!
Golfraven
Nov 7, 2014 at 10:24 am
Actually you wouldn’t because it’s IJP all over his cap, cloths and golf bag. Still using Odyssey flatstick http://www.pgatour.com/content/pgatour/equipmentreport/2014/11/06/ian-poulter-new-odyssey-putter.html
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Curt
Oct 23, 2014 at 1:29 pm
Titelist still makes something other than a ball? Wow and people use it.
B-man
Oct 22, 2014 at 2:40 pm
Hey all: to all the Poulter critics: He may look like more flash than substance at times outside of the ryder cup,but I think he’s a good guy overall from what I’ve seen and golf does need some personalities out there. As far as his new Titleist/Footjoy deal is concerned I’m not surprised he signed with them considering Cobra golf was owned by the same parent company as well as he say’s the new Titleist balls are great. Ad to that he can still wear his own clothing line.
Snufles
Nov 15, 2014 at 9:40 am
I agree, dude has a lot of energy and in the right direction.
S Phillips
Oct 22, 2014 at 11:25 am
Now your with the big boys. Don’t act like an A-Hole like you’ve done in the past. Win a Major and you might get the respect you dearly want. DON’t BE A TOOL IP.
Golfraven
Oct 22, 2014 at 2:08 pm
+1 – yep, you say my words
Forsbrand
Oct 22, 2014 at 4:40 pm
Hmmmmmm that’s a little harsh. After not having a glowing Amateur playing record like so many of the worlds elite golfers Poulter has done exceedingly well for himself both in victories, prize winnings and respect for a four handicap shop assistant! Not sure why you have to win a major to be classed as a great, mark calcavecchia, Ben Curtis, Todd Hamilton…………….
Ryan Lyons
Oct 22, 2014 at 5:46 pm
Ben Curtis has a major
Forsbrand
Oct 23, 2014 at 2:28 am
Yes Ben Curtis Todd Hamilton and calc all have majors my friend but would you classify them as greats?
KK
Oct 23, 2014 at 2:52 am
So does Todd Hamilton, Shaun Micheel, Paul Lawrie, Michael Campbell, and countless other one and dones. I think his point is that just because you have a major doesn’t make you a great player.
Forsbrand
Oct 23, 2014 at 9:04 am
Affirmative realistacly there have been. A few one off winners that have just got across the line, no disrespect to them winning, but to be a true great you have to be a multiple major winner, winning The Open and one of the other majors in the US, shows you have all the shots and can compete with the very best.
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Oct 26, 2014 at 5:02 pm
Playing with Titleist clubs makes you one of the “big boys”? I would say he´s been with the big boys for quite some time…16 professional wins, Ryder Cup legend, close to winning the Open a few times and so on. And I wonder how you can call the man a tool…do you know the guy?
FTWPhil
Oct 22, 2014 at 9:49 am
Does this mean he will finally win on the PGA tour?
TheFightingEdFioris
Oct 22, 2014 at 12:42 pm
Granted, one was match play and the other was HSBC in Asia, but he has two PGA Tour wins to his credit.. both WGC events over huge contenders.
enrique
Oct 21, 2014 at 4:12 pm
GREAT NEWS> Glad to hear it. Great player and a great brand.
Joel
Oct 21, 2014 at 2:33 pm
I wonder what that means for his putter. I may behind in Poulter news but last I remember hearing was that he was using the Odyssey Damascus putter.
adolfo
Oct 21, 2014 at 2:47 pm
I think Titleist will let him use Odyssey just like Stricker
Ctmason98
Oct 21, 2014 at 2:27 pm
And collectively, the world shrugs.
enrique
Oct 21, 2014 at 4:17 pm
alone in your bathroom, you shrug.
Golfraven
Oct 21, 2014 at 2:17 pm
Yeah, he probably will be most pleased to wear Footjoys again. He had la garage full of the Classics in all different colors vack in 2008/09. There was an older interview with him probably a year befor he went to Puma/Cobra. This add was classic too – thats the way my wife looks at me when I but another pair of FJs. http://youtu.be/5htXkaqv8Sw
Golfraven
Oct 21, 2014 at 2:35 pm
He can certainly dig out all the Icon models. Not much changed in the last 5 years. Here is the interview – fast forward to min 2 – http://youtu.be/RbkikeJI4Ek
JIMMY
Oct 21, 2014 at 2:00 pm
Does Titleist (acushnet) still own Cobra golf? I know they used to.
Zak Kozuchowski
Oct 21, 2014 at 2:05 pm
No. Puma owns Cobra. Titleist and Footjoy are owned by Fila.
MHendon
Oct 22, 2014 at 1:11 am
“Titleist and footjoy are owned by Fila” so is Acushnet still in business?
K
Oct 22, 2014 at 3:09 am
Well, it’s Fila Korea, actually, no real Fila exists any more, it was acquired and became Fila Korea. So Acushnet and Titleist are all Korean-owned now.
bradford
Oct 23, 2014 at 12:28 pm
So yes, eventually you will be playing Samsung golf balls.
Ty Webb
Oct 21, 2014 at 1:58 pm
Please NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
snowman
Oct 21, 2014 at 1:52 pm
Slow news day.
Oldplayer
Oct 22, 2014 at 4:41 pm
Great comment. Lol.
bradford
Oct 21, 2014 at 1:39 pm
Yeah, no real surprise there
adolfo
Oct 21, 2014 at 1:32 pm
not a real shock there. Good for IJP!!!