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The GolfWRX Forums exist so golfers have access to the latest equipment releases, hottest discussions, real equipment reviews, best instruction, new technologies and everything else golf you can imagine. So if you love golf, the GolfWRX forums are your sanctuary.

In the From the Forums weekly feature, we bring you the hottest, most buzz-worthy topics from our forums for your convenience. I’ll be your trusty tour guide to navigate the latest buzz. Here’s a peek behind the curtain into golf’s sanctuary.

The oldest club in your bag you actually use?

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User Tacrispy asks, “What’s the oldest club in your bag you still use?” We’re not talking about Billy Baroo here (although Smails does use that antique to great effect), but rather a club you still lean on heavily. For his part, Crispy says it’s a 2011 Adams hybrid.

Interesting replies in this brand new thread that’s sure to gain traction. Check it out.

SLDR Anonymous

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Not to be insensitive toward actual anonymous addiction groups, but this “TaylorMade SLDR Anonymous” thread by Medic is superb. He begins:

“My name is Jim… And I used to love the SLDR…It started with some long drives. Some consistency. Some fun on the range and even during rounds. Sure, there was the occasional lost shot but I’m not a pro after all so it was easy to understand how a shot could go so astray. I invested in a shaft I have used in other drivers. And it helped. For a while.”

The rest of his post similarly funny as are the more than 70 replies. Check out the thread.

Perspectives on Mini Tours

12 things you don't know about the mini toursWRXer ConcentricDimples is perplexed by mini tours. Namely, he wonders, why there seems to be a large volume of people playing extremely good golf who aren’t on the Web.com Tour.

“Are there a bunch of people (tens of thousands) running around who can shoot 65 from the tips on a tournament course that are still a far cry from the PGA Tour?  Oh, and btw, do so while hungover and dehydrated?

The thread is worth reading for Rich Hunt’s reply alone. Check it out.

TW on Day’s slow play stance

Omega Dubai Desert Classic - PreviewsIf you didn’t catch Tiger Woods’ comments on Jason Day’s “I’m not going to rush” remarks, get in the loop here. Plenty of hot takes in the replies, perhaps none hotter than Dave 230’s perspective on Tiger Woods’ own “deliberate” pace: “But how can that be when Tiger is ‘great for the game’ but Day winning slowly is a ‘stain on the game’?” See the thread.  

Best grip for sweaty hands? 

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You may think it’s dumb thread…until sweaty palms come for you.

MikeDMT writes: “My hands sweat like crazy when the temp gets above 85 degrees. I rotate through 4 or 5 gloves and don’t want to wear two. I like chipping and pitching without any glove at all.”

Plenty of WRXers have the same problem, and the replies are stellar (going well beyond grip advice). Have a look at the thread, if you’re in the “perspiring palms” group.

Ben Alberstadt is the Editor-in-Chief at GolfWRX, where he’s led editorial direction and gear coverage since 2018. He first joined the site as a freelance writer in 2012 after years spent working in pro shops and bag rooms at both public and private golf courses, experiences that laid the foundation for his deep knowledge of equipment and all facets of this maddening game. Based in Philadelphia, Ben’s byline has also appeared on PGATour.com, Bleacher Report...and across numerous PGA DFS and fantasy golf platforms. Off the course, Ben is a committed cat rescuer and, of course, a passionate Philadelphia sports fan. Follow him on Instagram @benalberstadt.

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  1. Arik

    Feb 24, 2017 at 2:43 pm

    Olimar Tri-Metal 3 wood i picked up for $5 at swap meet.

    I can still pump this club out 290+ flush off the tee (in summer) and i’ll be 40 next year!

    the newest club in my bag is Callaway X Hot with project x shaft. still use callaway edge forged irons.

    My setup suits me and is good enough to stay competitive playing once a month. Best finish to date was a few years ago at the “Experience” course on Lanai. (the one on valcano) EPIC battle with the buddies. Carry overs abounded on chip ins, long puts, and crazy and relentless competition. I ended up sinking a 12′ put for $385. EPIC!!!

    new clubs are over rated. just like the price of country club memberships : /

  2. Brian

    Feb 24, 2017 at 9:17 am

    Um, that “SLDR Anonymous” thread is from 2015…

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I’m a 31 year-old male and I turned my apartment living room into a driving range stall – GolfWRXers react

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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.”

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Best classic irons – GolfWRXers discuss

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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.”

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When buying used irons how much wear is too much? – GolfWRXers discuss

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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.”

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