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10 Revealing Photos from the Zurich Classic of New Orleans

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GolfWRX was live this week from the 2016 Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana. If you missed any of the photos from earlier this week, make sure to browse all of the galleries below.

TPC Louisiana isn’t technically in New Orleans, it’s in Avondale, but we’ll call it close enough to throw on our Mardi Gras beads and get the party started. Break out some cajun seasoning, boil up your crawfish and let’s reveal some photos from the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

A bug’s life

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I’m not certain whether the bugs flew on the clubs by accident, or if they’re intentional alternatives to tungsten or lead tape.

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They could be new tour-issue insects we at GolfWRX just haven’t heard about yet, which would be a first.

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Speaking of arthropods, check out Jason Day’s new Spider Limited Red putter, which has a design based on a venomous Redback Spider native to Australia.

Back to reality

53d28d618c166cec708be8ed384d93d3That’s the face you make when you come back from a crazy weekend of golf in the Bahamas with your boys, and realize you have to play golf while wearing shoes, pants and a shirt…

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With no music blasting or shots of tequila at the turn. I know, Rickie, life’s tough.

A recent grip change for Rose

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It’s been one year since Justin Rose won on the PGA Tour, his last victory coming at the 2015 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. He recently switched to the claw putting grip, too, possibly in an attempt to claw back into the winner’s circle again this year.

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At least his caddie liked the claw joke.

On the grind

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You know you’ve truly made it in the world of professional golf when Bob Vokey names a custom wedge grind after you. Vokey’s J Grind was released last year through WedgeWorks, and rumor has it the grind was made specifically for James Hahn. Maybe that’s why we haven’t see the PXG staffer switched out of his Vokey lobber yet?

Related: James Hahn WITB Update (Photo Thread)

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And check out Jason Day’s custom ATV grind alteration on his TaylorMade Tour Preferred EF wedge, or at least the permanent-marker outline for one. Let’s call this one “All Day.”

Spin-milled sweet spot

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Taking spin to another gear.

Make putters great again

1ce34c7f4e3f3efcead2751445cf6523Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan has been remixed by Bryce Harper to “Make Baseball Fun Again,” and it was only right for a golf club company to run with the quote, as well.

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In other news from Axis 1, the company has a new release: Axis 1 Tour putters. Check out more photos of the new putters.

Better come correct

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Does Robert Allenby really think a few strips of lead tape will keep the self-proclaimed King of Revealing Photos (that’s me) from recognizing those are Srixon Z745 irons?

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C’mon now, Rob.

‘Merica

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What’s more American than benjamins and bald eagles? Jerry Kelly knows what I’m sayin’.

Fair is fair

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It’s really only fair that Jonas Blixt gets custom irons with the colors of Sweden on his Cobra King Forged CB 3-iron, since Cobra designed its entire line of King irons and drivers around Rickie Fowler’s love for orange and black as an Oklahoma State University grad.

When in Nawlins…

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Eat as the Saints do. There’s really no better way to start the day than coffee and fried Choux pastries with powdered sugar on top.

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.

4 Comments

4 Comments

  1. B Clizzle

    May 1, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    Chris Kirk can’t blink

  2. Robert

    Apr 30, 2016 at 11:49 pm

    I would repaint my Cobra’s to my college colors as that’s an awesome idea, but the college colors are Purple and gold..sooo…yeah, not going to do that.

  3. Poi

    Apr 29, 2016 at 11:40 am

    How about a WITB for Jerry Kelly? What are those Srixon Z MBs? What version are those? They look rounded and not sharp with triangle muscles.

    • OF

      Apr 30, 2016 at 3:15 am

      Appears to be Srixon Pro 100 blades stamped to look like Z-series irons.

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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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