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Lead Tape Chronicles WITB: Andrew Von Lossow’s early-season setup

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What’s in the bag? It’s one of my favorite topics to talk about. Every club has a story, stemming from certain shots and experiences on the course. From the driving range and even the putting green around the pro shop, all of those experiences build the character of a club. Right now, for me, I am just starting to get into spring golf after the winter break; those winter tinkering thoughts come to fruition with the beginning of the season. 

When it comes to setting up the clubs in my bag, I want clubs that can deliver a functional ball flight that is going to work from calm conditions to a windy day. Controlling the landing angle is essential for me to plan how I want my clubs to perform. On a stock shot, it should be able to hold the green, or not run out too far off the tee. Hitting it higher or lower can be done on command, depending on the lie. There are non-negotiables.

Irons and wedges need to be able to handle firm conditions all the way to soft conditions. My wedges err on the side of matching the climate I am in, being the inland Pacific Northwest. I favor a higher bounce approach wedge and sand wedge with a low-to-mid bounce lob wedge. 

I made some changes to the bag setup over the winter, primarily with wedges and putter. I changed from Vokey wedges and am currently giving the Callaway Opus SP a try. Also, changing from a Scotty Cameron Futura 6M with a SuperStroke Pistol 2.0 to a Jailbird Cruiser Milled 38-inch counterbalance putter with a Garsen QuadTour 17-inch pistol grip.

With that preamble over, let’s dig into the bag.

Driver

I have played the Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond since March 2024 with a Fujikura Ventus Black TR 7 X shaft. I have this driver tipped an inch, with a heavier 14-gram weight in the front and a 2-gram weight in the back. I want this club to able to launch mid to high with enough spin to stay straighter and not knuckle out of control. My miss is a tendency to hit a block to the right, maybe a fade amongst friends, so the driver loft is standard at 10.5 degrees, but I have it moved down a degree to 9.5 loft for those mishits on the heel, making the ball not slice so much to the right.

3-wood

I play a Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond 15-degree moved to 16 degrees. It’s club that should be versatile from tee to green. I like using my 3 wood to hit a higher, softer shot where you do not need the ball to run out, played more forward in my stance. For when the wind blows, I prefer playing the ball back and hitting a shot that pierces through the wind. I like the lower profile of this club, too; it can be hit from the rough in the right scenario.

7-wood

Tried and true! This Ping G425 Max has been in my bag for almost four years. I like the shaft in the club. It is shorter than a traditional 7-wood length and is tipped so the club does not balloon. I can hit the club with a lower or higher trajectory based on the lie or off the tee. It’s a versatile club for all different types of lies after a tee shot goes awry. 

Irons

Miura TC-202 (4-iron) and Miura KM-700 (5-PW) with True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 shafts have been in my bag for a couple of seasons now. With the addition of the TC-202 last year, the cavity back iron has been a great addition for off the tee and approaches. The more blade-like KM-700’s have been a consistent iron off a variety of turf conditions and fly very straight.

Wedges

I have been a Titleist Vokey player for the last six years and have tried other wedges here and there. This past winter, I gave the Callaway Opus SP a try. I have modeled similar loft and bounce profiles that I have used over the years. I use a higher bounce 50-degree wedge, then a 56-degree wedge with more heel and toe relief and higher bounce. From there, my 60-degree is lower- to mid-bounce. I like the look of the heel being a little closer to the ground at address when I open up the club around the green or in bunker shots.

Putter

Traditionally, I have used a Scotty Cameron Futura 6M mallet. Since 2018, in fact. Last season, I used a Scotty Cameron Newport 2+ and the Futura mallet with an added counterbalance. This year I have changed directions to an Odyssey Ai One Milled Jailbird T 38-inch. I am keeping the counterbalance feel, but something different to look at alignment-wise. The vertical optics stand out to me for the Jailbird and made it worth giving the putter a go. 

So, that’s the bag right now. I’ll report back as the season progresses!

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  1. James

    Mar 4, 2026 at 12:36 pm

    Mad golf scientist with lead tape!

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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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