Equipment
I moved to a 7-wood and now I’m considering dropping it from my bag – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing 7-woods. The 7-wood is one of the most in demand clubs on the market today, but WRXer ‘HappyCamper515’ recently made the move and is now considering dropping it from his bag altogether. ‘HappyCamper515’ details his experience in the post below, saying:
“Anyone make the change to from 4/5-iron to 7-wood then go back to the mid iron? After the honeymoon period with my higher lofted fairway wood I’m finding that my 5-iron is more useful even though I don’t have the club speed to hit it optimally.
I normally play in 20-25 mph winds so I often find the 7-wood getting caught in a gust and ending up way short of the green. The 5-iron I can flight down easily and because the course I always play does not have any greens protected by bunkers or hazards in the front, I don’t have to worry about a forced carry, I can always hit something lower for the front of green or just in front and let it release 10-15 yards onto the green.
I’m playing G440s so I get good height even for a lower SS. My 5-wood seems to be the sweet spot for a fairway wood where I get a flat enough trajectory that’s not impacted adversely by wind. In past ten rounds or so I can’t recall a single time I’ve pulled out the 7-wood and hit the green. But with my 5-wood for some reason I probably hit the green about 50% of the time from about 180-190 yards. Maybe it’s the leading edge of the 7-wood that looks like it’s so far in front of the shaft. You’d think the 7-wood and 5-wood should play quite similarly but for me they are night and day.”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts and experiences in our forum.
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.
- naval2006: “I’m usually down to earth on these issues. I don’t like to force a club into my bag. If it ain’t working I just go back to the old setup.”
- dmeeksDC: “I hit the green all the time with 7-woods. They stop better than 3 irons for me. I do like a forgiving 4 iron at times but I always have a wood or something like it at the 3-iron spot. I also have an AI Smoke HL hybrid 21 degree that I’ve built to play like a 7-wood and it’s really good too. Those HL hybrids look like tour fairway woods or a UW in terms of head size.”
- is1ander: “Went from a G430 9-wood to G440 4H. G440 4H is much more forgiving for me because of the shorter length/easier swing, more versatile size and much less penalizing misses. Ball flight also much more controlled substance and better into wind.”
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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Larry
Sep 15, 2025 at 2:29 pm
Been super happy this last two years after going over age 70 and fighting the 4 and 5 iron, getting them in the air. Went not only to the 7 wood but also the 9 wood, both 100% better than any hybrid I ever tried. The 7 wood allowed me to also take out my 5 wood and replaced with a 17 degree 3 wood. At the point now where second shots coming close to the green on longer holes is best for my game with pitch/chip shots something I can still work on and do. I recommend any one, 15 handicap or over and in the latter stages of your golfing adventure try the 7, 9 and maybe even the 11 wood and spend time 100 yards in with 9 iron or wedge and we can still flirt with that 79.