Equipment
Is the lob wedge overrated? – GolfWRXers have their say
In our forums, our members have been discussing the lob wedge after WRXer ‘dalehead’ suggested that the club might not be necessary. ‘Dalehead’ says:
“Most recreational players are not very good with their wedges to begin with. Adding a lob wedge just gives them another option to use to skull or chili dip a shot. Tour pros could hit the same shots with a 56-degree sand wedge as they do with a lob wedge. The one exception is the short side pitch over a bunker, and even there the sand wedge would work, especially with the hours of practice those guys put in on their short games.”
Our members have been having their say on the subject, with plenty of interesting takes being offered up.
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.
- Fuscinator: “If you practice enough with a lob wedge, it’s worth carrying. You can go for more pins if you’re less worried about missing it on the short side. They CAN be addicting, though.”
- Z1ggy16: “Depends. Idk about other players but I prefer a bit more bounce on my 54* because I play it mostly square. I would not want to open up a mid to higher bounced sand wedge on a tightly packed/firm bunker… let alone one with a larger lip. That’s where my lob wedge comes in. It also gives me the option to hit high soft pitches to front pins in that 20-30 yard range… tough for me to do with 54*. I tend to agree that for not very good players… the less loft you have around the greens the better, but a lot of us also don’t play on PGA Tour set ups, with fine white sand as fluffy and soft as pillows. Many of us just get dirt.”
- Drivingrangehero: “Waste of a spot in my bag, so I removed it. I found that I could do the same with my 56* and preferred to use the 56* over the lob anyways. I dropped the 3 wood and the Lob wedge as well. In their place, I was able to carry a strong 2 hybrid and a 2 iron. Lob wedges were not a staple in professional golfers bags till the 80-90’s, and it seems like they are more of a rescue club from tough lies around the greens. You don’t see many full swings from 85 yards on tour like you do in public golf.”
- Pingistheanser: “Amen. That’s why I don’t carry a lob wedge anymore. There isn’t a shot that I need to hit that I cant hit with a 56 and the shots that you can hit with a 60 but can’t hit with a 56, I probably shouldn’t be trying anyways. Taking the lob wedge out of the bag, and taking the flop shot out of their game is one of the smartest things a high handicapper can do to lower their scores.”
- Powderedtoastman: “Those who believe the LW is overrated haven’t had the chance to use it fully to its potential. Pros would rather use 260cc drivers than give up the LW.”
- Scottbox: “They’re fantastic for golfers 15 handicap and lower. Otherwise, it’s best that you learn to use your SW and all the different shots you can execute with it.”
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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Mario Blanco
May 6, 2020 at 10:03 am
I carry 52-56-60 (low bounce), no way I am leaving the 60 degrees out. In the holiday bag I got 52-58-62 (medium bounce), if it’s not too dry, I might leave the 62 out. Both
On hard pan, you cannot open a 56 to make it 65 degrees without having the front edge way off the ground, you’re just asking for trouble. It depends on your level of confidence, I trust my flop shots 100% so I should carry a lob wedge, if that’s not your case, leave it in the garage.
Richard Douglas
May 4, 2020 at 9:49 pm
Almost any tool can hurt you if you don’t know how to use it.
I can’t imagine working around the green without one. Yes, flop shots are a part of it, but so are most shots from the fairway >50yds. I also use it for a lot of my shorter bunker shots, especially from hard sand. (I don’t have to open the face as much and expose the flange to the hard sand, reducing the risk of bouncing the wedge into the ball.)
The lob wedge is no different than any other club in the back, except for (a) more loft and (b) less bounce than the SW.
For me personally, I need it because my SW is the same length as the rest of my set. This makes it less utile around the greens, especially if you need to open the face.
Finally, what would I replace it with? I probably hit 10 shots per round with it, easily. What do I need on the other end that would get anywhere near that amount of use? Another wood? another hybrid? No. I hit a lot of approach shots on par-4 and par-5 holes with it, use it to stop short pitches and chips, and use it at least three-quarters of the time from bunkers. Other than the putter, it is the most valuable club in my bag. And when I hit that lob straight up in the air, I’d like to see you do that with a 56-degree wedge with all that bounce. Better not miss!
Joeoe
May 4, 2020 at 8:44 pm
A sand wedge is more than enough loft for any shot.