Equipment
PGA Show 2019: Demo Day recap
The GolfWRX crew are on deck at this week’s PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando primed to deliver bundles of content to our members from the annual gearhead junkie extravaganza all week long.
On Tuesday, it was the show’s Demo Day, and our guys were on-hand to showcase the best of what was on display through all of our platforms. Whether it be our front page, forums, Twitter or Instagram, our crew had you covered, and here’s a recap of what our team checked out on-site yesterday.
Front Page
Kicking it off with our front page, GolfWRX’s Johnny Wunder spoke to Mizuno Golf Engineer, Chris Voshall, and got the lowdown on just what the Mizuno Shaft Optimizer is and how it’s able to select your optimum shaft by analyzing just three swings. Check out the interview here.

On the shaft front, our boys were on-hand to take a look at the new Fujikura Ventus shafts. All you need to know about these shafts from Fujikura can be found right here.

“How about some Fling Golf?” A question you may hear more often in the future. We checked out the game that incorporates a lot of traditional golf rules while adding its own funky twist. Find all the details on the quirky game here.

And here is a combined GPS, launch monitor, and skill-building unit that one GolfWRX staffer described as the “Best tech I saw today.” The Garmin Approach G80 is something you don’t want to miss. Find out all about it right here.

Forums
Our forums are jam-packed with photographs of all the best that yesterday’s Demo Day had to offer. Here’s what our crew snapped on Tuesday.
2019 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 1 – Mizuno and more Mizuno

2019 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 2 – Cobra, Flightscope & Misc

2019 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 3 – Range Finders, Misc.

2019 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 4 – Jamie Sadlowski WITB

2019 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 5 – Cobra, Epon

2019 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 6 – Wilson Golf

2019 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 7 – Yonex, Nippon Graphite, and misc.

2019 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 8 – Fourteen, PRGR Gold Faced Woods

2019 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 9 – Putter Grips, Training Aids, Putters

2019 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 10 – Flat Cat, Oxygen Putters, Pitchfix, Maui Jim, MISIG

2019 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 11 –Skate Caddy, Club Car, Ernest Sports, Aldila, Mitsubishi

2019 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 12 – Cobra, Flightscope & Misc

2019 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 13 – FlightScope, Boditrak, Garmin, Golf Board, etc.

2019 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 14 – Fujikura, Tour Edge & Titleist

2019 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 15 – Bridgestone Trailer Back Ups Kuchar/Couples

2019 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 16 – Cleveland Srixon Fujikura Graphite Design Aerotech

2019 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 17 – Super Stroke, Lynx, Miura, Switch Grips, PRGR

2019 PGA Show Demo Day Pt. 18 – Cobra

Twitter & Instagram
In the Twittersphere, our team hopped on board Bridgestone Golf’s trailer…
On the @bridgestonegolf Tour trailer! pic.twitter.com/rrxJXGAzRi
— GolfWRX (@GolfWRX) January 22, 2019
…before getting up close and personal (not in a weird way) with Callaway’s new Epic Flash and Epic Flash Sub-Zero…
You going to game the @CallawayGolf Epic Flash or Epic Flash Sub-Zero? pic.twitter.com/V1AXOLv7xh
— GolfWRX (@GolfWRX) January 22, 2019
…our crew then got a close-up of Daiwa’s new GIII Driver, which features a COR of 0.88…
The GIII’s laser milling on the face os based on Japanese Glass etching. pic.twitter.com/mL8zfQqHTE
— GolfWRX (@GolfWRX) January 22, 2019
…before delving deep into the latest shafts. Here is Aldila’s Rogue 130 MSI…
@AldilaGolf Rogue 130 MSI pic.twitter.com/7VJWzRxMUG
— GolfWRX (@GolfWRX) January 22, 2019
…Mitsubishi Chemical’s Diamana X, Diamana DF, and Bassara CD 53…
@mcagolfshafts Diamana X, Diamana DF, and Bassara CD 53 pic.twitter.com/VHIPYzEUJ1
— GolfWRX (@GolfWRX) January 22, 2019
…Nippon Shaft’s new Regio series Wood shafts..
@NipponShaft Regio series Wood shafts. B+ similar profile to Modus Tour 120 and M+ similar profile to Modus Tour 130. pic.twitter.com/6dIxw3WwKa
— GolfWRX (@GolfWRX) January 22, 2019
…and Graphite Design Tour’s AD VR series shafts…
Graphite Design Tour AD VR series shafts. pic.twitter.com/KbMDErPwtx
— GolfWRX (@GolfWRX) January 22, 2019
…the crew also snapped SuperStrokes new Traxion grips…
@SuperStrokeGolf’s new Traxion grips. New texture and tackier material. pic.twitter.com/alttrvItGk
— GolfWRX (@GolfWRX) January 22, 2019
…while over on Instagram, our guys took a look at Patrick Reed’s new Honma 4-iron…
..before checking out the sounds of professional long driver, Jamie Sadlowski…
…and snapping this sweet shot of the new Mizuno 919 Hot Metal Pro Irons.
GolfWRX had all the bases covered on Demo Day at the PGA Merchandise Show, and the team will be live for the rest of the week’s action, so stay tuned for more great content from the Major of the Golf Business.
Equipment
Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver
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.
Equipment
Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss
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”
Equipment
From the GolfWRX Classifieds: 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo
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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UEejit
Jan 24, 2019 at 3:07 am
You wrote “PRGR gold faced woods” when it should have been DAIWA GIII
2putttom
Jan 23, 2019 at 10:57 am
those Srixon irons look sexy