Equipment
What GolfWRXers are saying about dropping a middle club from their bag
In our forums, our members have been discussing the validity of dropping a middle club from their bag. WRXer ‘joostin’ is considering leaving his 5-iron out of his bag in favor of adding an extra wedge or long club, and our members have been having their say on the strategy 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.
- Christen_The_Sloop: “It makes more sense to take one from one of the ends as they are more “extreme.” It really depends on the course, if you are a better player, which I am not these days. It doesn’t matter which 14 I take out I wish I had to two different or vice versa.”
- Rapidcat: “I don’t play a 5 iron, my gapping between 5 and 6 is only 8 yards in carry. I lengthened my 6 iron by half inch and as such gapping is workable between 7 to 6 to 4. May choose to weaken my 4 iron by a degree but need to do some testing post-Covid.”
- hagimihale: “I took my 5i out of the bag. Choke down on a 4 where needed (and I don’t miss the 5). Gives me an extra spot to use depending on the course I’m playing. Currently go back and forth between a 3rd wedge, or a DI for windy days when I want a low-running shot off the tee.”
- MelloYellow: “There is something that feels distinctly temporary about removing an iron, like even if it works it’s not destined to last very long. I can’t say there’s anything wrong with it given that my 4i and 5i are far and away my least-used clubs. But I still don’t think I would ever permanently remove one. Again, I think this only makes sense if you (1) play the same course all the time and (2) never seem to hit it off the tee or on approach shots. If that’s the case, it’s hard to believe a soft 4 or a firm 6 could suffice as said above.”
- LCP: “Technically, I jump from a “strong” 5 iron to a 2 iron (G410 5 iron at 22º with an X100 shaft to a U85 2 iron at 18º with a Modus 105X shaft). That’s with 4 wedges at the short end, and a strong 5 wood, strong 3 wood and driver at the long end. I feel there’s a bit of a gap there, but it’s really due to the low launch of the 2 iron making its distance inconsistent because of launch angle and rollout varying so much. But it’s the club I want off the tee on tighter par 4’s that aren’t too long. With X-flex swing speed, you really have to make some compromises on gaps if you’re not playing 15-16 clubs.”
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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T.Bob
May 19, 2020 at 2:09 am
Still have the 5 iron in my bag but it’s probably the club I use the least.
Set up is:
Driver
Hybrid 2, loft 16 (hit it about as long as my previous 15.5 degree spoon, but is much easier to hit and more versatile)
Hybrid 4, loft 22,
5 iron-PW
4 wedges (48, 52, 56 and 60 degrees)
Putter
I think a lot of golfers would benefit from throwing out one of their woods (need for 3W and 5W?) and replace them with a long hybrid instead.
Bob Jones
May 17, 2020 at 11:36 am
Driver, 16.5* and 20.5* fairway woods, 4-9i, PGSL wedges, putter. If you want four wedges, there they are, and there are no gaps in the set.
NormW
May 15, 2020 at 10:35 am
Honest question: In your reaction poll: what does IDHT mean?
ChipNRun
May 13, 2020 at 6:35 pm
When lots of people went to four wedges, here’s how people got space: They went to Driver, 3W, 5W, 3i, 5i-PW, GSL, putter.
Basically, people dropped the 4i, strengthened 5i loft, and kept the 3i as a driving iron/rough exit tool.
Likewise, the early circa-2016 “Hogan resurrection option:” 22*, 27*, 32* and four-degree loft increments up through the wedges. With 5-degree loft gaps in the longer irons, easy to squeeze out a club.
But, Hogan eventually went to 4* loft increments up and down the line.
If you really want to see some customized iron-set surgery, go to Pelz: The Short Game Bible, Chap. 10, Section 1: Generic set make-up (and how to tweak it).