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12 Revealing photos from the Deutsche Bank Championship

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GolfWRX was live this week from TPC Boston for the Deutsche Bank Championship, the second FedExCup Playoff event in 2015. If you missed any of our photos from this week, browse the galleries below:

After the first Playoff event at The Barclays, there was major shuffling at the top of the FedExCup points list. Jason Day, who’s been on a winning streak of late, took over Jordan Spieth’s top spot after he missed the cut. A photo below reveals why Spieth posted an MC.

Check out this week’s Revealing Photos from the Deutsche Bank Championship.

Where the M’s at?

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Well, for Shawn Stefani, the M’s are printed on his Mizuno MP-4 irons. But for “Taylor ade,” all of its M’s are on the new M1 drivers. At least I think that’s the joke.

Here’s a few photos that leaked of TaylorMade’s new M1 driver, although it has yet to be confirmed by TaylorMade.

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… should have been ” artin Laird.” That’s just selfish keeping all the M’s for yourself, Martin.

Hunter Mahan’s new Ping i irons

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Mahan switched to Ping’s new i irons last week at The Barclays. He’s playing them with True Temper Dynamic Gold XP 115X shafts, 0.5 inches upright, 0.25 inches long and at a swing weight of D2.

He made the iron switch rather quickly. Maybe he read our favorable front page review on Ping’s new release?

Related: Our review of Ping’s new i irons

How to casually carry 3-grand on your shoulder

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At $325 apiece, PXG’s irons and wedges aren’t cheap, so it’s a smart move wrapping the heads in bubble wrap. Wouldn’t want anything to get screwed up on those heads…

GolfWRX, MythBusting

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If you look closely, Jason Day’s Mitsubishi Rayon Kuro Kage shaft is engraved “70XTS,” proving it indeed is not a Silver TiNi. Myth, confirmed.

Officially, the shaft is called Mitsubishi Rayon’s KuroKage S TiNi 70X, and it’s tipped an inch. You’d know that if you checked out our Jason Day WITB 2015.

See what GolfWRX members are saying about Day’s driver shaft in our forum.

Call in the rescue squad, we got foot fires

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Rory McIlroy (blue) and Scott Pinckney (gold) are both wearing what looks to be custom Nike Lunar Control 3’s. They should be extra careful this week not to step in another player’s line; shoes this hot won’t just disturb the grass, they’ll burn straight through the roots.

And as usual, the Air Keegs.

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But to be honest, I’m kind of over the Air Keegans after Nike announced the release of Air Jordan 6 Golf shoes.

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The Air Jordan 6s are fire whether you’re playing golf, hitting the mall or painting the town red. Just remember to take out the spikes before you make “tearing up the dance floor” a double entendre.

Going Rogue I/O

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Aldila’s new Rogue I/O shafts — which stands for “inside out” — use the company’s R.I.P. (Reverse Interlaminar Placement) technology. That means the shaft’s torque control material is placed outside of the laminate rather than inside the laminate, where most shafts have it.

Because of the change, the new Rogue shafts have lower torque, increased tip stability and a tighter feel than the original Rogue shafts.

Alidla Rogue I/O shafts are used in Callaway’s new Big Bertha line.

Jordan Spieth missed the cut last week because of his irons

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Spieth switched to the new Titleist 716 AP2 irons from his trusty 714 AP2 irons last week at The Barclays, and he missed the cut. This week, he changed back into the 714’s he’s been playing all season.

Related: Jordan Spieth WITB 2015

Not really sure why he’d change irons after having one of the best seasons in golf history, but it’s tough to blame him, the new Titleist irons do look pretty sweet.

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24e2676d56363048c239a8397b8e6364But if he tries to change his putter, someone tackle him before the tournament starts.

Worn out

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I won’t analyze what the wear spots on Jason Day’s wedges mean, I’ll leave that to the commenters the experts. But the marks on the face of his 58-degree wedge are fascinating.

Also, can someone lend Jason Day a headcover for his custom putter?

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That Itsy Bitsy Spider looks so old I’m surprised it doesn’t have cobwebs!

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And no need for the name tag, Jason. We know the putter is yours.

Let’s address the new UST Mamiya ATTAS G7 shaft

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78da8c43f45093365a6c886c6578d71a In our forums, a UST Mamiya representative cleared up the meaning behind the name “G7.”

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And discussed the characteristics/specs of the new shaft.

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Join the full conversation in our forums here. 

#footwork

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Flawless.

Seven Na’s in the shape of a 7

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I’m not exactly sure what the number 7 signifies for Kevin Na, but that’s nearly more Na’s than a Baby Rasta y Gringo chorus.

Actually, nah. That’s a lot of Na’s.

I think I’ve revealed enough photos this week. I’m out.

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Peace.

He played on the Hawaii Pacific University Men's Golf team and earned a Masters degree in Communications. He also played college golf at Rutgers University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

10 Comments

10 Comments

  1. SPANKY

    Sep 16, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    so,,,,,,,,,,,,, WHO CARES??

  2. Zack Brady

    Sep 10, 2015 at 11:37 am

    Aaron, I completely understand it may be from bunker practice but why is there grass all over the club face? In addition, do you think the club is traveling on a steep or shallow angle of attack? How much shaft lean do you feel there is at impact to create these marks?

  3. Sira

    Sep 5, 2015 at 10:05 am

    I’m the one asking for the meaning behind the G7. I’m usually pretty good with these type of things but the Japan Office address is a bit too hard to guess lol.

  4. bryan

    Sep 4, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    I thought the _issing _s were to celebrate _ichigans first loss of the season.

  5. Josh

    Sep 4, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    “I normally change once a year between irons,” Spieth said Thursday. “Even when they’ve updated the irons, I still had no problem. I had some time at home to change between the PGA and the Barclays, and didn’t see many issues or any differences, so I figured it would be no problem. And then I just felt that they were sliding through the turf a little different and the look was a bit of an adjustment. They looked slightly different. “I still think they’re going to be a better iron. I think they are improved. But most of what I did was I hit off mats with [swing coach] Cameron [McCormick]. I did some practicing off grass in the off week, and of course I practiced at the Barclays prior to playing. Didn’t see many issues on the driving range, but once I got to some uneven lies and whatnot, I could tell some difference.”

    • NGH

      Sep 5, 2015 at 3:27 am

      Yeah and other guys like Mahan has no problems switching to new Pings.

      “Didn’t see many issues on the driving range, but once I got to some uneven lies and whatnot, I could tell some difference.”
      That statement won’t sell many of those clubs for Titleist, that is the exact description of the problem that most amateurs have when they try new clubs and can’t adjust or just don’t know how. So if the #2 player in the world has problems with it, a set of clubs built with the same shaft in the same exact way as the 714s that he was playing with before he tried the new one, then how the heck are Titty going to convince the consumers that they should rush to the nearest store to buy their inferior new club?

  6. Steve

    Sep 4, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    Na na na na na na na… etc. Gettin’ jiggy wit it.

  7. Flawed

    Sep 4, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    The new 716 AP2s DON’T look that sweet, so please lets not go OTT about that, huh?
    Spieth even said that they look different, react different to the varying turfs compared to his 714s. Probably not a good thing for Titleist for their lead Tour player to reject the club right away. I think Titty tinkered with it too much trying to stay trendy with all the other manufacturers.

    • Josh

      Sep 4, 2015 at 1:34 pm

      Yeah – you forgot to add the rest of the comment where he said they were without a doubt an upgraded club over the 714, he just didn’t feel he adjusted to them quick enough.

      But by all means, spin it however you would like to make yourself feel better.

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Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver

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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. 

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Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss

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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”

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo

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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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