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‘Hit a 43.75-inch driver (LST G425) today – Wow!’

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In our forums, our members have been reacting to an eye opening post from WRXer ‘RoyalMustang’. ‘RoyalMustang’ recently had the opportunity to hit a 43.75″ driver, and it’s fair to say that the experience was a far different one than they were expecting.

@Royal Mustang:

“Today, I had the opportunity to check out (30-day return policy) a 43.75” Ping LST with a Tensei AV 65 White TX shaft. I expected accuracy to be up and my ball speed to be off. Boy, was I wrong! 

I compared it against my ST200 w/Atmos 6X Black, playing at 44.75″, both on the range and on the course. I have my “normal” distances on the Mizuno when struck well: typically carry 265-280 with ideal ball flight.  

I didn’t have more accuracy with the LST; I still had a couple of snap hooks, but I was able to dial in a bit more of a “finish left for a controlled fade” swing later on. The swing weight on that club is around D2. I need more swings to really determine how accuracy is going to work out.  

I did have better distance; I don’t think it was hitting the club better, as I tend to get very good strikes on the Mizuno when I swing well. I just had a bit more carry on the LST. Without a launch monitor it is impossible to say, but it felt like with the smaller club, I was able to control my sync a bit better and generate more clubhead speed. The loading, setting, and generating pressure from the feet all seemed to work a bit better.  

On the course, in similar conditions, I was a good 12-15 yards past where I normally hit my Mizuno when I get all of it. Again, I don’t think it is the head (as I had a 425 LST and sold it); it has to be the length of the club, or perhaps the AV white TX, which I have never played before. I have hit a ton of drivers over the past few weeks, and nothing even came close to knocking off the Mizuno, but this one just might. 

So, FYI, I wouldn’t automatically discount a shorter club as being shorter on the course. Perhaps you will find that it gets you more in sync with your swing and refines your tempo a bit. For me, it is all about being in the fairway, but that requires a swing that is synced up well and in balance. Perhaps the shorter club does the trick for me.  

Also, the AV 65TX does not feel stout in any way. It may be the shorter shaft again allowing me to load it properly.”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts on ‘RoyalMustang’s’ post in our forum.

  • NoTalentLefty: “I like life experiences like this. It was the same for me going to 44.25 and 44.5-inch drivers. Both were far better numbers than a 45.5 and 45.75-inch drivers.”
  • sg1: “I play at 44″ and make centred contact far more often than I did playing at 45.5. Sure you lose a couple of mph head speed, but the better ball speed makes up for it. I know why drivers have gone that long, but I’m not sure it’s lead to an overall improvement in how most people play.”
  • GerogiaHacker: “Once you shorten the driver and want a heavier head, you can get some head weight by dropping grip weight. Try the golf pride tour 25. gets you 25 grams. Standard grip is 48 to 51 grams. It has worked well for me. way more control of the head allowing for many more center-face hits!”
  • mallrat: “A little over a year ago, I went to a 44” driver shaft on accident. Loved it. A month ago, I went down to Bandon and decided to stop hitting the 45. Whatever in the bag for the 1st round. 2 fairways hit and no distance gains at all, actually lost yardage because of off center hits. Next morning woke up and put steady Eddie back in. Ten fairways on Pacific in the morning and 11 on Bandon in the afternoon. Not switching up again. For those that want to try a shorter shaft just buy a stock shaft off eBay or something off Callaway Preowned and cut it down.”

Entire Thread: “Hit a 43.75-inch driver (LST 425) today – Wow!

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

7 Comments

7 Comments

  1. geohogan

    Dec 30, 2021 at 6:23 am

    Tip diameter determines maximum length limit for consistency of golf shafts.
    For 0.335 inch tip diameter, the limit is 45 inches.

  2. T

    Dec 29, 2021 at 10:38 pm

    I like the thought of this, I may have to try it in 2022.

  3. B

    Dec 29, 2021 at 2:51 pm

    While your max ball speed won’t be there, virtually always for mid to high handicappers the average ball speed is higher.

  4. Kgolf

    Dec 28, 2021 at 2:22 pm

    Why stop there? Keep cutting it down until you are scratch.

  5. Ronnie Mundt

    Dec 28, 2021 at 11:32 am

    We’ve reached the part of winter where drivers are starting to get shortened. 64 degree wedges and 2 irons added to the bag in the weeks to come. The dark winter is upon us…….

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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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