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GolfWRX Members Vote: “Which manufacturer made Tiger’s TGR prototype irons?”

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9 years ago

Oct 11, 2017

With Tiger Woods being back in the full swing of things, it’s only right for the world of GolfWRX to take a look at what clubs he’s using.

Based on a picture Tweeted at us from @kevinromangolf, Tiger has quite a mixed bag including TaylorMade PSi, TaylorMade RSi2 and TaylorMade UDI irons, as well as Nike VR Forged wedges. But most of the talk revolves around the “TGR” blade prototype irons he has in the bag… what are they?!

After speaking with a variety of industry insiders, the best insight we received was from a former representative at Nike who was around when the company still offered hard goods. Our source speculates that they are old Nike irons — we assume the source is referencing Nike’s VR Pro blades that Tiger used as recently as 2017 — but re-stamped with Tiger’s “TGR” company logo. Another interesting tidbit from the source includes Tiger’s testing process; he says when testing equipment coming off a long break, Tiger goes back to all of his old equipment to get “baseline” numbers and seeks improvement in relation to those.

But we still did not find a concrete answer for who exactly manufactured the irons, but rather, simply speculation from a former Nike representative. So we put the question to GolfWRX members, who are endlessly knowledgable about equipment and have followed Tiger’s equipment decisions for years.

Below are the results from our forum poll, answers from GolfWRX members in the forums, and Twitter responses. Make sure to check out the full thread here.

Other (5.10 percent of votes)

Golfingfanatic: Mike Taylor at Artisan Golf is my guess.

From_Parts_Unknown: My guess would be Endo (Thailand) finished by Mike Taylor.

Mizuno (8.28 percent)

Look like the new mizuno mp18s.

— Chris Parkhurst (@cpark29) October 11, 2017

MP-29 nickel plated OG.

Go get em’ Tiger!

— trippinthejar (@trippgolfpro) October 11, 2017

That’s a mizuno https://t.co/CZn3NICtba

— RodMau5 (@RodPiece) October 11, 2017

Looks very mp33 like

— James Grimes (@ripjsg) October 11, 2017

TaylorMade (17.20 percent)

Nard_S: They are Taylormade’s based off the Rory prototype.

HDTVMAN: Look like a custom version of the new TM P Series.

Probably custom TMs, considering his contract with them.

— Bryan Armstrong (@barmstrong1516) October 11, 2017

Miura (29.30 percent)

seetoo: Made for Nike by Miura.

DatSliceDoe: The original source is Miura, then Nike, then someone else who did the stamping.

J13: Miura for Nike For TGR for Tiger.

Nah I think those blades are Miura

— Tyson Marostica (@azsportsclinic) October 11, 2017

Look like MP18’s to me.

— Brandon Price (@Brandoni311) October 11, 2017

Nike (35.67 percent)

ago33: Old nikes because of the stamping.

Neverfaze: I mean the font on the 6 iron is straight from the VR series.. so..

KeithM38: Yeah they look like straight VR copies.

dalton044: Probably just some unstamped Nike heads he had.

PARthur: Guessing Miura, possibly TM or Titleist. Look like copies of his Nike blades. I imagine any mfg with great forgings could make them.

Kylekoz17: Definitely Nike heads, most likely finished by Mike Taylor at Artisan at the open Oven. Muscle and number stamps are identical to VR Pros.

Look like Nike to me.

— Robert Montgomery (@rmontgom826) October 11, 2017

???? stamped VR Pros? RT @kevinromangolf: @GolfWRX Here is a look inside Tiger Woods bag. pic.twitter.com/OqJRkhZNUs

— ? (@corioz) October 11, 2017

Nike blades, number stamps are straight from a VR blade. NO manufacturer who makes those style blades currently has underline on the 6 & 9.

— Ronnie (@Retbanker) October 11, 2017

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27 Comments

Realist

Oct 20, 2017 at 12:24 pm

Based on the P stamp on his wedge, it is identical to the Nike VR series stamping. That has my vote

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Jack Nash

Oct 13, 2017 at 8:23 pm

Ummm, who cares?

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- LenG
  
  Oct 17, 2017 at 3:08 pm
  
  You obviously do to read and comment here.
  
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- Jim
  
  Nov 6, 2017 at 8:44 am
  
  ‘Zactly… so done with it/him.
  
  He’s done. No one captures lightning in a bottle twice, no one’s afraid of him & he finally grew up. Tigger’s fini. It’s the Eldrick show now.
  
  Maybe a win or two on SENIOR Tour down the road – if he stops that stupid squat move that ate his back in the first place…TKR before he’s 50…
  
  I wish him no ill-will; go in peace my brother. Be happy, be well. I just don’t need or want to hear about it.
  
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Mike

Oct 13, 2017 at 6:25 pm

There’s a guy out the back of K Mart putting them together
Why bother the tour has moved on and we are better for it

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Jer

Oct 13, 2017 at 2:58 pm

They must be Spalding

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Buck Futter

Oct 13, 2017 at 12:27 pm

Hattori Hanzo’s for sure

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JR

Oct 13, 2017 at 11:15 am

Who cares? They would need to be forged by God himself if he’s ever to win again.

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mw

Oct 13, 2017 at 12:30 am

those are rejects. the real new Tiger irons are labeled Cheetah.

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shuttleston

Oct 12, 2017 at 8:45 pm

My WITB::
9.5* GBB Epic w/ RT Technologies Zeus 75g
16.5* Tour Issue TaylorMade M2 w/ RT Technologies Zeus 85g
20* Itobori Hybrid w/ RT Technologies Midas 88g
Itobori Black Copper Blades w/ AMT DG X100 4-PW
Itobori Custom Grind 51* & 56* w/ AMT DG X100
MannKrafted Yaupon
Vice Force Stand Bag
Vice Pro Plus

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- MB
  
  Oct 13, 2017 at 2:27 am
  
  And your handicap is 34? Amazing. Well done to you.
  
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  - LenG
    
    Oct 17, 2017 at 3:07 pm
    
    He doesn’t play, he only owns his saxy clubs!
    
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Jill

Oct 12, 2017 at 6:08 pm

You “guys” are silly. These are Wilson Staff blades for sure.

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Thomas A

Oct 12, 2017 at 10:16 am

Basically everyone is commenting on who the wish made these clubs. “They’re Endo because I love that factory!”
“They’re Mizuno because everyone wants to play Mizuno because I play Mizuno!”
“They’re old Nike’s because now that they stopped making clubs Nike is retro cool!”

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- Bill Cunningham
  
  Oct 12, 2017 at 11:25 am
  
  In marketing circles it’s called “tribal product syndrome”.
  People become the product name they advertise on their body.
  I only associate with golfers who wear a Ping cap or Titleist cap.
  You get the point. You are your ‘sign shirt”.
  “I am Nike, hear me roar!!!!”
  
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  - shuttleston
    
    Oct 12, 2017 at 8:53 pm
    
    Humanity is so pathetic. I never wear the logos of the products I use, unless they pay me. Just imagine what weak minds wear the name of products. They have the pride and intelligence of a 10 year old child.
    
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    - MB
      
      Oct 13, 2017 at 2:28 am
      
      Yeah that’s why you have the Vice logo on your bag? What a dumba55
      
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    - JR
      
      Oct 13, 2017 at 12:05 pm
      
      Owned!
      
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RG

Oct 12, 2017 at 8:58 am

Straight Endo action. Just like his “Nike” irons. They used the old stampings the y had at Miura to put “TGR” on them. Tiger has always played Miura clubs, although they were dressed up like Nike. Why would he change now? If you get a taste for a Miura forging there’s no going back.

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The dude

Oct 12, 2017 at 3:36 am

ENDO

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Jim

Oct 12, 2017 at 12:40 am

I would say just ask Tiger…but then again he would not mention a company name without someone handing him a check.

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2putttom

Oct 11, 2017 at 9:33 pm

so whats the end run? Will they be marketed or the consumer? Will they be affordable?

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UnclePhil

Oct 11, 2017 at 8:56 pm

Looks like 3 Christmas Trees to me! Eldrick…..GO AWAY DUDE! Golfwrx, get off this guys jock strap!

PLEASE

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Andrew

Oct 11, 2017 at 8:53 pm

Does it really matter?

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etc.

Oct 11, 2017 at 8:39 pm

Tiger’s TGR line of muscleback blade irons will go into competition with PXG and will top their price too.
“No Screws or Foam Here — Just Pure Muscleback Power for Real Golfers” !!!!!!
Lotsa WOOOOOO in these clubs!!!

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- larry
  
  Oct 12, 2017 at 1:00 am
  
  First model: The Good Wood Club
  
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  - shuttleston
    
    Oct 12, 2017 at 8:55 pm
    
    You know what they say — if you can’t get it up you can’t get it in.
    
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Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver

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Gianni Magliocco

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.

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

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1 day ago

May 12, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

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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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

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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