WRX Forum Buzzz
From the Forums: What’s buzzing on WRX this week

The GolfWRX forums exist so golfers have access to the latest equipment releases, hottest discussions, real equipment reviews, best instruction, new technologies and everything golf you can imagine.
So if you love golf, the GolfWRX forums are your sanctuary.
In From the Forums this week, I’m bringing you the hottest, most buzz-worthy topics from our forums as the Tour players fight it out at the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits.
Miura’s massive giveaway
We’re giving away clubs from Miura. Need I say more? Here’s what’s on the menu:
- Set of 3 Miura wedges (member’s choice)
- Miura hybrid set (21 and 23 degree)
- Miura putter (member’s choice)
Enter here to win Miura putters, wedges and hybrids.
Nike Golf speculation and rumor
GolfWRX members are known for keeping up on the latest equipment releases, discussing the whispers they’ve heard in equipment circles, and voicing their opinions on what they would like to see released next.
In this thread, WRX members put Nike Golf into the rumor mill and predict what’s next. It’s always interesting to read these threads and then see what actually comes out at retail.
See what WRX members think is next for Nike Golf here.
This week in “What the heck is that?”
One of my personal favorite parts of the GolfWRX forums is getting introduced to awesome equipment I’ve never seen before, and this Onoff Kuro Forged iron is nothing short of beautiful.
See more in-hand photos of the Onoff Kuro irons in the forum thread.
Thrift shopping
Think you have to pay big bucks for classic golf clubs? Think again. Some of the most popular golf equipment ever can be found at a thrift shop, Goodwill, antique store or garage sale.
In this thread, GolfWRX members share their best “finds.”
Enhance your PGA Championship viewing experience
If you’re watching the PGA Championship and you’re not following along with the arguments, conversations and observations in this forum thread, then you’re not getting maximizing your enjoyment of the the season’s final major.
And make sure you familiarize yourself with Whistling Straits in these awesome hole-by-hole photos before Sunday:
Here’s your chance to grill Callaway
On Wednesday, August 19 at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT), GolfWRX members will have an opportunity to chat with Callaway’s big guns about the company’s new Great Big Bertha and Big Bertha Alpha 816 metal woods.
- Alan Hocknell, SVP, R&D
- Jason Finley, Global Product Strategy Director, Woods & Golf Balls
- Evan Gibbs, Sr. Manager, R&D – Woods
- Harry Arnett, SVP, Marketing
- Chad Coleman, Social Media Manager
Click here to join the conversation about the Live Callaway Q&A.
Equipment
I’m a 31 year-old male and I turned my apartment living room into a driving range stall – GolfWRXers react

In our forums, our members have been reacting to a post from ‘GolferTodd’ who has turned their apartment living room into a driving range stall. ‘GolferTodd’ produced the following photo in our forums with the caption:
“To the exclusion of furniture. Bachelor life.”
And our members have been reacting to the post 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.
- MtlJeff: “This is amazing……When i was 28 i lived in an apartment that had my winter tires in the kitchen, i only had one plate and 1 set of knives and forks, and i cooked pasta in a witches cauldron from 1835. And i still convinced a woman to marry me. So i am all for this. In fact this is way better than what i had to offer.”
- TiScape: “Love it Todd. Go Dodgers!!”
- imkirby34: “Based on the view out the window, it looks like you’re on the first floor, which is probably a good thing because I’d hate to live below you, even if you have an extremely shallow AoA. Haha.”
Equipment
Best classic irons – GolfWRXers discuss

In our forums, our members have been discussing classic irons. WRXer ‘DonaldDunes’ has caught the vintage club bug, and wants to know other members’ favorite iron models that “have stood the test of time or were the top performers for their day.”
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.
- Maine Golfer: “I love a lot of clubs but ’69 Wilson Staff’s are an all time favorite. Easy to hit in relative terms and they look amazing.”
- Wilsonian: “No surprise from me, but the Wilson K-28 irons, specifically blades with the glide thru sole. I grew up playing Ram clubs, but got away from them as I got older. My return to vintage was with the Wilsons, and my first set of hickories were the Wilson Plus Success irons. You’ll try a lot of sets, but I think it’s a matter of what feels best in your hands, specifically your 7 iron which is the best indicator imo.”
- Hawkeye777: “Hogan Redlines. Macgregor Nicklaus Muirfield 20th. Wilson Staff Tour Blade. Those are mine, don’t play any of them these days (no real reason to) and didn’t really “collect” them. The Wilsons I played with for years.”
Equipment
When buying used irons how much wear is too much? – GolfWRXers discuss

In our forums, our members have been discussing how much wear is too much wear when purchasing used irons. WRXer ‘con_mon2’ is interested in a used set of iron and kicks off the thread, asking:
“Would love to hear everyone’s thoughts on this! How much wear are you comfortable with?
I found a set of irons on eBay that I am very interested in buying, but they have a bit more wear than I’m comfortable with. I have attached a few pictures showing especially the wear on the sweet spot on the PW and 9 iron. Maybe you can convince me that I’m being too picky and I should just buy them? Or maybe I should be concerned about the wear? I’m not really sure. They are Ping i230s which came out in 2022 so they aren’t that old. And the seller had this to say about the condition: ‘Good: Normal wear for their age. Excellent playing condition but they have cosmetic wear on faces and soles. Sweetspot wear is visible.’
Beyond the cosmetic, I’d really like to know this: At what point do you start to worry about the grooves being so worn that they have a substantial effect on the shots you’re hitting?”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts 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.
- rsballer10: “The term you are looking for is “browning” and these irons have some of that going on. They are completely playable, but I’d say they’ve reached their half-life.”
- Nessism: “Those heads are stainless steel. The “browning” that some people reference, is really the yellow shade of the nickel layer under the chrome. When forged carbon steel heads wear through the chrome, the “brown” is RUST. These heads will never rust. People applaud the old Ping irons as being “indestructible”. Those heads had no chrome. These heads, even if the chrome is beginning to wear through, on one head, are miles more durable than the older unplated “indestructible” Ping’s. And even further ahead of any forged club.”
- phizzy30: “Hard pass for me. I would rather get a new set of DTC irons and would be glad to spend the extra couple to few hundred.”
Entire Thread: “When buying used irons: How much wear is too much? – GolfWRXers discuss”
MHendon
Aug 14, 2015 at 9:57 pm
I know Miura is known for their beautiful precision irons and after looking at that hybrid from the address position I think maybe they should just stick with irons.
antonio
Aug 17, 2015 at 2:24 pm
+1. Jojo