Equipment

The top “outside-the-box” equipment ideas in golf

Published

6 years ago

Jun 13, 2020

There is no shortage of ideas, or products, introduced to help make the game of golf easier. Some are revolutionary and others lived for only a few brief moments in the sun.

In reality, this list could be a mile, long but we decided to focus on some of the biggest winners as well as some of more fringe, no pun intended, product ideas in recent memory.

Here’s our list.

One-length irons

If there was ever a set or style of clubs most tied to an individual golfer, it’s one-length clubs and Bryson DeChambeau. He burst on the scene winning the U.S. Amateur using a set of custom one-length irons from Edel Golf, based in Texas, and after turning professional took an endorsement contract with Cobra and built a one-length set around his game. The thing is, Bryson wasn’t the first, in fact, we can look back 90 years to see Bobby Jones’ set consisted of mostly one length clubs.

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The first mainstream marketed set was the Tommy Armour EQLs, introduced in 1989. They sold well out of the gate, but many customers had issues with distance, and trajectory control. Not long after a short run with just average sales, Tommy Armour dropped the set from its line up, because of the number of unsatisfied customers returning them.

Of all the modern iterations, Cobra seems to have figured out the secret sauce to ball speed, trajectory, and control, and if we had to give them the proverbial thumbs up or down, this is an idea that can help a lot of golfers play better.

Reverse-taper grips

Grips are a fun thing to experiment with, because compared to the other required components to build a club, they are inexpensive and can be easily switched out. Putter grips still get the majority of the attention but at times there have been grips designed for full swing clubs that have certainly tried to flip the industry on their head.

The release grip was first introduced and marketed by Feel Golf and featured a reverse taper design where the largest part of the grip was in the bottom hand – completely opposite of the traditional taper grip. It went through a number of variations including a multi-material rubber cord version, but eventually, the final version was a 2 piece soft polymer grip. Unfortunately, if you are looking to try these out you are going to have to find old stock because the company is no longer around.

Graphite/steel shafts

Similar to one-length irons, the steel X graphite combo shaft can be identified by one man—Bubba Watson and his True Temper BiMatrix Prototype. The shaft design is getting close to 20 years old and even though it has seen some changes through the years the construction has remained mostly unchanged.

Graphite/steel shafts aren’t exclusive to woods either. Adams did a “tour set” in the late ’90s that featured the same bimatrix technology in a set of irons but reversed the steel and graphite, with the graphite section in the tip getting longer in the longer irons to help boost launch and spin – it was a clever idea. Wison also did a steel/graphite shaft in a set of game improvement clubs around 10 years ago, and although the concept worked, it was never a big seller.

The most modern iteration is the Binary shaft set from True Temper that features a mixed set of 100 percent graphite and steel shafts that can be mixed and matched through the set for players that need extra launch. The shafts are not intended for players at the higher end of the swing speed spectrum but get but a big help for golfers needing extra launch in lower lofted clubs. This one gets a big thumbs up from me since graphite shaft technology and adoption rates continue to climb for players of all abilities and with the greater design flexibility with graphite, we should continue to see this technology evolve.

Flight-correcting golf balls

Let’s be very clear—this golf ball and its asymmetrical dimple pattern is 100 percent non-conforming, and its the only non-conforming product on this list. Its meant for recreational golfers just looking to hit straighter shots and have more fun by being less frustrated on the course. Polara balls launched into the market around a decade ago and were a really big hit for a new product, but over time, maybe because golfers weren’t losing as many (wink), sales really leveled out.

The golf ball market is driven by tour performance and value, and a ball designed for a niche market will never be a big seller, but you can still find these available today and yes they do really work. You have to line them up fof every shot meaning you have to break more rules adjusting your lie around the course, but once again if you are a golfer just looking to hit a few more fairways, why not?

You’d never be found using one of these, but I’m still going to give it a thumbs up for making the game more enjoyable.

Equipment

Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver

Published

2 days ago

May 12, 2026

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.

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

Published

2 days 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”

Equipment

From the GolfWRX Classifieds: 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo

Published

2 days ago

May 12, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

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