Equipment
Show Stoppers: Day 2 at the PGA Merchandise Show
Team GolfWRX is in Orlando to be your eyes and ears at the 2015 PGA Merchandise Show.
Each day, we’ll publish a list of “Show Stoppers” — the newest, coolest products we find at Demo Day and inside the Orange County Convention Center.
Enjoy this list of Show Stoppers we found at Day 2 at the PGA Merchandise Show.
Callaway’s new Mack Daddy 2 PM Grind Wedges
Callaway’s new Mack Daddy 2 PM Grind wedges were designed by Phil Mickelson to help him with his specialty, open-faced wedge shots.
Callaway’s Mack Daddy 2 Tour Grind (left) and the Mack Daddy 2 PM Grind.
The high-toe design creates more face area when the face is opened, which helps with consistency. The wedge’s higher center of gravity also creates a lower launch angle and more spin — a good thing with wedges.
Weight was removed from the sole of the PM Grind wedge to create a lower launch angle and more spin.
Ever notice that golfers tend to hit lob shots on the extreme portion of the toe and very high on the club face? Mickelson and Callaway club designers did as well, which is why they extended the new wedge’s grooves all the way to the end of the face.
The PM Grind wedges come stock with the U Grind that Phil Mickelson uses on his lob wedge.
The wedges will be in stores May 1 and come in lofts of 56, 58, 60 and 64 degrees.
Click here to read more about Callaway’s new Mack Daddy 2 PM Grind wedges.
Golf Pride MCC Plus4 Grips
Golf Pride’s new MCC Plus4 has a 4.6 percent larger diameter on the lower portion of the grip, giving golfers the “built-up” feel that many prefer without the need for extra grip tape.
The grips are similar to the company’s extremely popular New Decade Multi-Compound grips in that they use two different constructions. The upper portion of the grip uses brushed cotton cord and Golf Pride’s Micro-Texture pattern for more stability, while the lower portion of the grip is made of a softer rubber compound for better feel.
They’ll be in stores March 15 and sell for $9.49 each.
KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 and 610 Wedge Shafts
KBS’ new 610 and Hi-Rev 2.0 wedge shafts suit the needs of golfers at different ends of the short game spectrum.
The 610 has a slightly larger butt diameter (it measures 0.610 inches) and is designed for better players looking for a flatter trajectory. The Hi-Rev 2.0 has a slightly stiffer butt section that creates a higher launch angle and more spin for more stopping power.
Oakley Prizm Lenses
Oakley’s Prizm lens are designed to block specific wavelengths across the color spectrum to maximize color contrast. That helps elite marksmen in a shooting environment find and hit their target, and also golfers.
Oakley found that the Prizm lenses can help golfers read greens, slope and see targets with more clarity.
Scotty Cameron’s New GoLo Putters
The new GoLo putters have aircraft-grade, milled aluminum faces.
“The mass market wants mallets,” said Scotty Cameron, who debuted several new mallet putter models yesterday at the Orange County Convention Center.
[quote_box_center]”Fifty percent of our sales are mallet putters, and 50 percent of [PGA] Tour players are using mallets,” he said. [/quote_box_center]
The GoLo 5R is has a more round appearance at address than the GoLo 5.
Cameron’s new GoLo putters include the GoLo 3, GoLo 5, GoLo 5R, GoLo 5R Dual Balance and GoLo 6. Their construction uses two pieces — an aluminum Face-Core Sole and a heavier stainless steel frame — to give putters a better feel and more forgiveness than GoLo putters he’s made in the past.
The GoLo 5 also comes in a Dual Balance, or counterbalanced model.
The technology is one that Cameron said could end up in future blade-style putters such as his Coronados and Newports.
The aluminum Face-Sole Core “pops” through the top of the putter, creating a unique alignment aid.
Click here to read more about Scotty Cameron’s new GoLo putters.
Full 2015 PGAM Coverage
Show Stoppers: Demo Day
Show Stoppers: Day 2
Show Stoppers: Day 3
Visit our 2015 PGAM forum to see all the photos and discussion.
Cameron Young’s WITB from his win at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Cameron is a Titleist staff player but his bag is definitely filled with some unique clubs. Here are the clubs he used to secure his first PGA Tour win!
Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus HB Black VeloCore+ 10 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T100 (5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F @57), WedgeWorks (60-K* @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Prototype
- Peter Malnati what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wyndham Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (10 degrees, C2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X
7-wood: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T150 (4, 5), Titleist T100 (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 52-12F, 56-08M @57, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Fastback 1.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow
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What is the best driver in 2025? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. When it comes to the best driver of 2025, we want to know what our forum faithful think.
Since our founding in 2005, the bedrock of GolfWRX.com has been the community of passionate and knowledgeable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.
Below are the results of GolfWRX member voting for the 2025 best driver, along with the vote percentage for each club.
Best driver of 2025: The top 5
5. Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond: 6.02%
Callaway’s pitch: “For golfers looking for a fast, forgiving, yet workable driver, the Elyte Triple Diamond features a tour-inspired shape and is the preferred model by most Callaway tour players.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond here.
4. Ping G440 Max: 6.86%
Ping’s pitch: “The most forgiving G440 model, MAX has a hotter face to generate speed and distance, and a lighter overall system weight with a longer shaft (46″) for faster clubhead speed, higher launch and longer carries. The Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown save weight to create our lowest CG ever and increase forgiveness while contributing to a more muted, pleasing sound.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 Max here.
3. Ping G440 LST: 9.53%
Ping’s pitch: “LST is an especially good fit for faster swings, offering less spin and more control with a penetrating trajectory. A hotter face, lighter overall system weight and longer shaft (46″) deliver more speed and distance while maintaining tight dispersion.”
@phizzy30: “Not a fan of Ping drivers in general, but 440 LST takes the cake. It’s super forgiving across the face for a low spin head, looks and sounds good and the ability to make it play neutral or slightly fade biased through the hosel settings is very appealing.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 LST here.
2. Titleist GT3: 16.55%
Titleist’s pitch: “The GT3 Driver offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization through adjustable performance. Dial in the CG Track to your frequent contact location to make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.”
@mrmikeac: “I’ve been Anti-Titleist for years and years and years (outside of Vokey, of course). With that being said, HOLY BEGEEZUS the GT3 driver is an absolute NUCLEAR MONSTER! This thing blew my G430 10K Max out of the water in every single category. Forgiveness is the biggest thing that stands out of me, the 3 model has always been one of the less forgiving models in the past but this GT3 can take bad shot after bad shot and still end up in the fairway, I think a ton of that has to do with the adjustability, it’s actually effective. Feel and sound is perfect, that solid crack is so addicting to hear and when you hit it out the screws this thing can absolutely bomb it. Titleist, I’m sorry for doubting you. You have converted me.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT3 here.
1. Titleist GT2: 22.91%
Titleist’s pitch: “Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, the Titleist GT2 Driver extracts maximum performance through a forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed.”
@DTorres: “The Titleist GT2 has proven to be the best driver of the year. Packaged in a classic profile, GT2 perfectly balances performance and forgiveness while consistently being a high performer across all categories.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT2 here.
Other drivers receiving >2% of the vote
| Driver | Vote percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Cobra DS Adapt Max K | 4.85% |
| Ping G430 Max 10K | 3.85% |
| Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond | 3.68% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 | 3.51% |
| Callaway Elyte | 3.18% |
| Cobra DS Adapt X | 2.34% |
| Cobra DS Adapt LS | 2.17% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 LS | 2.17% |
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Brad Ingarfield
Jan 24, 2015 at 9:21 am
I’m looking forward to trying the new Oakley lenses. – Brad Ingarfield
8thehardway
Jan 22, 2015 at 11:54 pm
KBS shafts and Golf Pride grips are showstoppers? Must be some show.
Jason
Jan 23, 2015 at 9:44 am
That’s what I thought, a million sq feet of golf equipment and that’s what qualified as a show stopper. Maybe I’m just hard to excite.
Philip Kim
Jan 23, 2015 at 6:27 pm
Where is the “Like” button functionality?
T-MAC
Jan 22, 2015 at 8:08 pm
I’ve heard that the new aluminum face on the Cameron putters are very soft, almost carbon-like in feel. If I can get over the ugly looking sight aid that Golo 6 may find a spot in the rotation.
Looking forward to giving the new dual comp grips a try too. I always build up the lower half of my grips so these should save me on some tape.
The PM wedges are hard to look at but I’m thinking they probably work nicely. I lay my face open quite a bit on my 60 for many shots and these may be just the ticket. Be interesting to see how they slide through the sand being as big as they are.
talljohn777
Jan 22, 2015 at 4:25 pm
I hit my irons all over the face (heel, toe and occasionally the center) can we extend the grooves to all the areas of the face of every club as well not just the lob wedge??? 🙂
otherpaul
Jan 22, 2015 at 1:52 pm
I would like to hear about new swing analyzers and small portable launch monitors. Clubs are just clubs. Some new tiny idea blown up to sound big probably isn’t going to save me many strokes. How ever, a launch monitor I can use in front of my hitting net gets me pretty excited. Instant feed a is king (right? Wrx blade players) ????
twshoot67
Jan 22, 2015 at 9:20 pm
I’m with you “otherpaul”, I’d like to hear more about the New Earnest Sports ES14 and ES13 and if anyone who’s there from golfwrx can shed some light on how they perform? Me personally I would be using it outdoors 90% of the time but when the winters in PA. get bad this would be a great tool to own. So I’d really like to hear first hand from the boys of wrx how they like the new products!
Merty Huckle
Jan 22, 2015 at 12:11 pm
the PM wedge is ugly, but I really like the idea, and can see it being a good product. So far it’s the show highlight IMO
MHendon
Jan 22, 2015 at 11:58 pm
It’s very similar in design to the old ping eye2 he used for many years.
Dave
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:15 pm
+1
Double Mocha Man
Jan 22, 2015 at 11:37 am
The back of the Cameron putter looks like it was designed based on Paulina Gretzky’s butt cheeks. Sorry Dustin. Sorry Paulina. That was uncalled for. Butt it was like staring at an accident.
luke keefner
Jan 22, 2015 at 7:19 pm
Looking back at the pic I think I have to agree with you.
Nolanski
Jan 22, 2015 at 11:03 am
Playing golf with sunglasses has always bugged me but I hate being out in the bright sun without eye protection.
Jim
Jan 22, 2015 at 11:01 am
Not sure I’m too excited about the MD PM wedges. Looking down at that frying pan isn’t something I’d be too interested in, but I’ll withhold judgement until seeing one in person, but the first impression isn’t too nice.
Like the NDMC grips alot and look forward to seeing them soon.
Nolanski
Jan 22, 2015 at 10:57 am
If my eye can tolerate looking down at that wedge– I love the concept. The highest loft I take full shots with is a 54 but I carry a 58 for specialty shots. This one could replace my current 58. It’ll be interesting to play around with.
RG
Jan 24, 2015 at 12:12 am
Get the Eye2 XG . Best specialty wedge ever, which is why Callaway is ripping it off..
b-wall
Jan 22, 2015 at 10:54 am
Is it wrong to be excited about the grips? I always have 3 extra layers of tape put on the bottom half of my grips, so this may be just the fit I need. Sweet!
Regis
Jan 22, 2015 at 2:20 pm
I’m with you. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I’ve gone through soooo many grip alternatives varying between types, brands, and sizes. Best fit for me is the Winn Excel and I think its because it has less of a taper than other grips. So no I too am pumped to try these out. (May even get a little bold with colors if they pan out).
bradford
Jan 22, 2015 at 10:11 am
Just like Titleist, SC seems to follow the leaders and yet somehow seem “innovative”. This is not new.
A PM 58 will find my bag though.