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Adam Scott testing Korean AutoFlex shaft at 2021 Farmers Insurance Open

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It’s the season for equipment changes and testing, and at this week’s Farmers Insurance Open Adam Scott has been spotted on the range using an AutoFlex shaft.

AutoFlex is a Korean company offering shafts aimed at “challenging the conventional wisdom of golf”. The AutoFlex shafts are ultralight, super flexible, and are priced at approximately $800.

Per the company, Scott has been testing both the brand’s SF505x and SF505xx shafts since the Masters in November. The SF505x weighs 54 grams, and the SF505xx weighs 58 grams.

Our James Chang in Korea went into great detail on the company and their shafts in August 2020, which you can read all about here.

An extract of that article shows the impressive results Chang achieved with the AutoFlex shaft:

“At the time of this article, I have played some 10 rounds with the new AutoFlex shaft on my Cobra F9 driver (10.5°, 45.25 inches at D2) and I couldn’t be happier with my results. My driving accuracy has significantly improved over the conventional shaft (HZRDUS Smoke 6S).

I’ve played in both fair and very windy conditions, and the results were the same. I was finding a lot more fairway than ever before. That pesky little draw at the end that rolls the ball into the left rough has all but disappeared.

With AutoFlex, once I dialed into the new reality with an adjusted belief about whippier shafts, I was able to maintain both accuracy and distance for the whole round and not feel as tired. And I was better able to maintain my balance with a smoother swing and not have to worry about losing distance. Perhaps this is what let me hit the face center more often. Just like the namesake, it was as if the shaft was automatically trying to help fix my swing flaws to provide maximum forgiveness.”

Stay tuned to see if Adam Scott debuts the AutoFlex shaft this week.

Gianni is the Managing Editor at GolfWRX. He can be contacted at gianni@golfwrx.com

7 Comments

7 Comments

  1. Holden Tudiks

    Jan 27, 2021 at 5:41 pm

    Justin Thomas did nothing wrong except bow to the mob.

    • Jbone

      Jan 27, 2021 at 8:12 pm

      Yup. Never apologize to people you don’t owe one too

  2. Kirk

    Jan 27, 2021 at 10:59 am

    I don’t know how to look this up — but is this shaft on the USGA/R&A list of conforming products?? I gotta think it is, cause why else would someone even test it if it wasn’t.. But if the hype is real, wouldn’t this be a good way for the USGA to get in front of what ever new technology this is?

    • bill

      Jan 27, 2021 at 11:19 am

      why wouldnt it be conforming? its just a very soft flex shaft with new materials. the only rules for shafts is they are straight, round, and bend the same in all directions

      • Kirk

        Jan 27, 2021 at 11:27 am

        Don’t get me wrong — I have no problem with it.. But the USGA doesn’t always make rules that seem to agree with logic (i.e. long putter ban — looking at you Bernhard !) and there seems to be a ton of time/energy with the length debate.. And there must be something more than just a soft flex here, cause I gotta think other companies would have come up with softer flex shafts for high speed players long ago if that was the case..

        • Kevin

          Jan 27, 2021 at 12:04 pm

          You are confused. Long putters aren’t banned, anchoring them to your stomach/chest/chin are.

        • Prime21

          Jan 27, 2021 at 12:40 pm

          Something more? A shaft conspiracy perhaps? What are you even talking about? What is there to “get ahead of?”. If it wasn’t conforming Adam wouldn’t waste his time testing it. Pretty sure that I haven’t heard of a non-confirming shaft, tho I guess it could be too long or asymmetrical. I also would guess one could be too wide but Wilson could prob fill us in on that one. If it was “magical” then EVERY player out there would have one in & call it a day. The USGA should be investigating Fujikura, cause the Ventus is being used by waaaaay too many players. Must be illegal if so many professionals are trusting it. If it created 20 mph of clubhead speed gains I could understand your question but I guess in the end I just don’t understand what you’re questioning at all. Maybe the shaft was developed by Q?!?!

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Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver

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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. 

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

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

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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.

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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