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Young man with an ‘old man’ bag – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been involved in an interesting discussion regarding dropping irons from the bag. WRXer ‘stratgolf’ is a 26-year-old who recently got fit for a TaylorMade QI35 4-hybrid and it has made him curious about adding a 5-hybrid also, saying:

“Just wondering if anyone has much experience dropping the 4-iron, and whether you liked the move? I’ve currently got a P770 in the 4-iron slot and often wonder if moving to a hybrid would be that much of a difference anyway.

I’m only 26, so a bit fearful of taking on too many head covers and an old man’s bag, but I’ve never loved 4-iron.”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts on the matter 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.

  • shankasaurus rex: “I run 4 and 5 hybrid, and they’re actually some of my favorite clubs in the bag. Super easy to hit and consistent on flight and distance.”
  • gemo: “Aesthetics and Ego are the two biggest obstacles in golf. If it works it works. I recently picked up an iron with an a-flex shaft on a lark. I immediately started hitting longer and straighter that I ever have before. I’m 45 and I doubt any fitter would ever hand me something softer than regular, and certainly not a 55g a-flex. Anyone who has negative things to say about what you choose to bag isn’t going to be fun to play with anyhow, so find better playing partners if that’s what is holding you back.”
  • Ty_Guy: “I just tested my “Joaquin Niemann” hybrid and it is a beast. Ping G440 4h cut down to 39″ with a 105g shaft at D4 swing weight. I had firmly placed myself on the fairway wood side of the fairway vs. hybrid argument, but building a 4h as a 4i is an incredible weapon.”

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

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  1. Matts

    Oct 26, 2025 at 1:03 pm

    Many good to average golfers can hit a 4 iron reasonably well. It just requires a decent and consistent swing. The issue is clubhead speed and if one can generate enough swing speed for adequate carry and not too much roll.

  2. Joe

    Oct 23, 2025 at 7:22 am

    The 5 iron (and down) is considered the worst iron for amateurs.
    I currently play hybrids 3 @17*,4 @ 21* and 5 @ 25* and they have made the game so much easier for me.

  3. Livininparadise

    Oct 20, 2025 at 1:25 pm

    Hard to believe that there is a stigma with a hybrid. Scottie scheffler, amongst a large number of others, game 7 woods. And he is under 30. If you want to hit a 4 iron, go ahead. However, even guys that think they can hit a 4 or 3 iron, the distance between those and a 5 iron is negligible. You bag MUST be gapped properly in order to maximize your performance. Anybody that is 26 and says stuff about hybrids is either a beginner or reading too many articles from the 1980s

  4. Bob Jones

    Oct 20, 2025 at 1:08 pm

    About a fifteen years ago (age 61), I was still hitting my 4-iron just great. But I tried a 4-hybrid and it was so much easier to get the same result that I switched on the spot (well, after the club I ordered arrived).

  5. Mike

    Oct 20, 2025 at 12:12 pm

    Since lofts of irons have been jacked over time, I wonder what exactly makes an “old” man bag” anymore. 4 irons today are like 2.5 irons 50 years ago.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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