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Tips ahead of a first iron fitting

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In our forums, our members have been sharing advice for those heading to an iron fitting for the first time. WRXer ‘dryb4k’ is planning to get fit for irons, and kicks off the thread saying:

“First time poster – I played golf growing up, didn’t touch my clubs for 5 years after moving to NYC, but got back into golf this year and dropped my handicap to a 15 before the end of the year. I recently started taking lessons, and got fitted for a driver at Pete’s Golf in Mineola, NY and have been loving it. My current irons are an old, old set of old Callaway Razr-X Black irons I have had since I was in college. I’ve decided to get fitted for a new set of irons at some point in early 2026 and ahead of my fitting I want to get a bit more informed about what’s out there, the different types of irons, and getting a sense of what to try out on my own before heading into my fitting. I have a very rudimentary understanding of the different categories of irons (blades v. cavity backs v. hollow bodied, game improvement v. player’s distance v. player’s) but I don’t have any clue what’s best for me apart from knowing I should stay away from blades/players irons. 

I have a pretty decent swing speed (sitting around 100-105, 150-158 ball speed with a driver), hit my 7i (30 degrees) about 155-160 (carry), hit a natural draw with an out-to-in club path. All my shots have a reasonably high trajectory, and I didn’t know until I was fitted for my driver (PING G440 LST, 9 degree, Ping Tour 2.0 Black 65 Stiff) that i should be playing with a stiff shaft. My coach has had me hit heavier (75g) shafted irons in practice sessions and they feel more stable to me.  With where my game is at right now, power is not an issue but ball striking consistency/reducing my dispersion is something I need to work on.

I’d like to head into my fitting in a few months (a) having a better understanding of the types of irons and which ones may be best suited to me, and (b) having tried out a few different sets of irons at my local shop that I think might be a fit for me. If anyone can direct me to any resources to learn more about the different categories of irons to head into my fitting more well informed, any resources that help me see what is out there in the relevant categories, and if anyone can point me in the direction of any specific iron sets to try out that might be a fit based on the info above, I’d be eternally grateful. Any other tips or questions I should have in mind as I’m looking for new irons. I’ve got the bug and am getting serious about improving, but when it comes to equipment I don’t know my a****** from my elbows …”

And our members have been sharing their top tips to him 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.

  • caniac6: “Describe your game, as you did in your post, with your fitter, and they should be able to point you in the right direction. Based on your description, I would look at Ping G 440, Mizuno Hot Metal, Titleist 350 or 250. Basically, something with a good amount of forgiveness. Those are just some general guesses, and a fitter might put you into something completely different. Getting a good fitter is the key.”
  • discostu35: “From everything I’ve heard about Pete’s, you’re in good hands. Here are just a few quick thoughts I have: – A fitter of that quality is going to put you in the right iron category pretty quickly after seeing you swing your current irons and get some baseline numbers. They won’t have you try anything without a reason for it. Plus, you said you love the driver they fit you in so be confident they’ll do the same for irons. -Know what you want in your irons. My fitter and I knew I needed more height and spin but I wanted a certain feel/sound. If I hit the numbers we wanted but I hated how the club felt, I wasn’t going to enjoy using them. – After my iron fitting 2 years ago I just sat and digested everything for maybe two weeks before I placed my order. I had OBSESSED over every single detail leading up to the fitting, during the fitting and the days after. I needed to take a step back from the process and I do think it made me make a better decision in the end.”
  • Atmosblue: “I know some gear head friends who fly back to NY for Petes so I think you’re fine there. I met him once 100 years ago when he weirdly fit my dad into extra long irons, but no real firsthand fitting experience. He had a good rep way back when and still has a good rep.  Before your fitting, I’d recommend trying to find a way to hit as much different stuff as you can. Go to regular stores with bays, hit friends clubs, demo days, etc. It is impossible to test everything in a single fitting, and the only way to start learning what things you like is to try them. The top brands are all good so I’d start there with the game improvement stuff. Whenever you start noticing something you like that’s feeling easy to hit, that’s probably the most important starting point for the fitting. Bottomline, go in with an idea of something you like then hope the fitter can find something you like even more with the levers they will know how to pull (shafts, weights, better heads, etc). Don’t just go by numbers, make sure you like the feel and look of whatever you go with.”

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

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    Nov 25, 2025 at 10:48 am

    Just don’t go to a place like True Spec

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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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