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12 Revealing photos from the Deutsche Bank Championship
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?
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.
… should have been ” artin Laird.” That’s just selfish keeping all the M’s for yourself, Martin.
Hunter Mahan’s new Ping i irons
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
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
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
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.
But to be honest, I’m kind of over the Air Keegans after Nike announced the release of Air Jordan 6 Golf shoes.
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
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
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.
But if he tries to change his putter, someone tackle him before the tournament starts.
Worn out
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?
That Itsy Bitsy Spider looks so old I’m surprised it doesn’t have cobwebs!
And no need for the name tag, Jason. We know the putter is yours.
Let’s address the new UST Mamiya ATTAS G7 shaft
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
Flawless.
Seven Na’s in the shape of a 7
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.
Peace.
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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SPANKY
Sep 16, 2015 at 2:22 pm
so,,,,,,,,,,,,, WHO CARES??
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?
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.
Id
Sep 6, 2015 at 2:40 am
They’re running out of ideas.
bryan
Sep 4, 2015 at 3:34 pm
I thought the _issing _s were to celebrate _ichigans first loss of the season.
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?
Steve
Sep 4, 2015 at 12:59 pm
Na na na na na na na… etc. Gettin’ jiggy wit it.
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.