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Last week, GolfWRX.com officially launched its new club testing video series called “Modern Classics,” in partnership with 2nd Swing Golf.

In the eight-episode series, we take a look at eight of the most popular older/used clubs that are still being played on the PGA Tour and are currently available at 2nd Swing for a fraction of the cost of new equipment.

Under the watchful eye of expert 2nd Swing club fitter Cliff Walzak, GolfWRX’s Head of Tour Content Andrew Tursky tested each of the eight clubs against his modern gamers.

For the first episode that launched last week, we highlighted the classic TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC 2011 irons that are played on the PGA Tour by Daniel Berger.

This week, Tursky tests out the Adams Idea Pro Tour Prototype hybrids, which were first released in 2006 and are currently available at 2nd Swing for $59.99 each. The hybrids have certainly withstood the test of time since they’re still being used by the legendary Bernhard Langer on the Champions Tour. For proof, check out Langer’s 2022 WITB from the recent Charles Schwab Championship.

In the video above, Tursky tests out the Adams Idea Pro Tour Prototype against a current, modern hybrid. Walzak and Tursky then break down the numbers, and assign a value rating.

Enjoy the video!

He played on the Hawaii Pacific University Men's Golf team and earned a Masters degree in Communications. He also played college golf at Rutgers University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

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  4. Members Bounce

    Jan 24, 2023 at 4:16 pm

    They don’t make ‘em like they used to. This club survived a tomahawk heave down 18 last weekend after a rope hook OB. I hit it better than ever the next day.

  5. Mo

    Jan 24, 2023 at 1:42 pm

    I still have my 24* og Peanut with Alta X flex shaft straight from the Tour Van. Best hybrids ever made imo. I recall some of the Peanut heads selling for as high as $500 a piece back in the good ole days of “Tour Issue” equipment.

  6. Eric

    Jan 24, 2023 at 8:54 am

    Love this series

  7. Moe Greene

    Jan 24, 2023 at 1:30 am

    You got the retail top. The best was the PNT which has a grey matte top. I have one. It’s awesome and clean.

  8. JungleJimbo

    Jan 24, 2023 at 12:45 am

    Tursky: Nice job on the video w.r.t. Adams Idea Pro “Tour Prototype” hybrid. But please ask your video/audio editor to have a 2nd look (2nd-listen?) to the audio — the equalization is creating extremely-loud peaks i.e. it’s distracting from the actual video, to have to keep the hand on the volume knob, to tone-down the sudden volume peaks!

  9. Jefferson

    Jan 24, 2023 at 12:18 am

    Still got mine! Best ever. May have to get them out and bang then about!

  10. CrashTestDummy

    Jan 23, 2023 at 9:08 pm

    Definitely still a legit club. I still have the Adams A7 with UST Mamiya Axivcore 85 shaft. The shaft is really the standout for me. It is a lower torque counterbalanced hybrid shaft that really holds up well to aggressive swings. Definitely not a noodle shaft.

  11. Max

    Jan 23, 2023 at 6:05 pm

    Still Playing my Adams Boxer Pro Gold 20* hybrid. Ive tried to replace it a number of times over the years, but Im not chasing distance with a 20* hybrid, I want it to fit into a slot between my longest iron and a fair way wood. The club is the most reliable in my bag, and the one I can hit straight most consistently. Tight lies, tee box, rough – doesnt matter. I even find on many par 5’s I know I cant reach in 2, Ill just go ahead and hit it off the tee and then for my second – easy recipe for birdie attempts and stress free pars.

  12. Chris Hartman

    Jan 23, 2023 at 4:59 pm

    I just built up a 16* and 20* version of this club. One was $20 off ebay for a head only, the other was $25 with a generic regular flex shaft. absolutely love hitting these.

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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.”

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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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