Equipment
20 revealing photos from the 2015 Masters
Our weekly tour photos are great for checking out the latest equipment and apparel buzz in golf, or just killing time at work. But they’re also a great learning tool.
The photos from the 2015 Masters taught me a lot this week, and I share my newfound knowledge below.
Tiger Woods’ security guard ain’t nothin’ to mess with
And this is the most intimidating photo of a man wearing a pink golf shirt I’ve seen to date.
The Masters has its own water bottle labels
And I really want one as a souvenir.
Taylor Swift has a doppelganger prowling the grounds at Augusta National.
And she wears boots with really long laces.
Gary Woodland wears a 42 Long Green Jacket.
And uses a 48-degree Titleist Vokey 200 Series Spin Milled wedge with 10 degrees of bounce.
Don’t look at Rory’s Volt-colored golf bag for too long.
I learned this the hard way.
Chicago Bears fans really do exist
And they’re willing to admit that publicly.
Rickie Fowler has a new Matrix Prototype driver shaft in his Cobra Fly-Z+ driver
And he’s intrigued by Phil Mickelson’s Callaway Mack Daddy PM-grind wedge.
The Masters has its own drinking cups
Which I also need as a souvenir, immediately.
Jonas Blixt positions the FlipZone weight in the back setting on his Cobra Fly-Z+ driver
And still images of floating tees look cool.
Adam Scott is back to a long putter at the 2015 Masters
And he uses an actual level to warm-up on the putting green.
Tiger Woods is wearing his old TW ’11 golf shoes due to “swing changes.”
Looks like the new release pattern affects both chipping technique and wardrobe selections.
If you’re on a college budget, you can’t afford to not buy food at the Masters
And Augusta’s famous Pimento Cheese really is only $1.50.
The tee shot on hole No. 18 is as diabolically intimidating as it looks on TV
And it looks like laying up in front of the chute would be a heady play.
Snedeker’s caddy does NOT like when Tiger Woods is happy.
Seriously, can someone get stared down any harder?
The green complexes at Augusta look even more difficult than on TV
How many humps, bumps and breaks can you have on one green?
Tiger’s glove has a looser fit than his shirts
And he’s had a blister on his right middle finger for about 20 years now.
Ian Poulter owns the coolest Masters-themed putter cover of all time
All-pink everything
Bubba Watson even uses a pink Sharpie to mark his golf balls.
Half-log benches look awesome
Before seeing these photos, I had no idea I needed a half-log bench in my apartment. Now, it’s the only thing I truly need in the world.
Life exists in the town of Augusta, Ga. outside of the Masters
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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Tony Lynam
Apr 13, 2015 at 8:36 pm
I got some ball point pens from the Masters clubhouse and they are sweet!
Jm
Apr 11, 2015 at 9:52 am
Best part about buying the soft drinks and beer is that they come in a nice plastic cup with the Masters logo. You can keep the cup and use them at your house, they make a great addition to any cupboard!!
BIG STU
Apr 11, 2015 at 6:25 am
Excellent article In fact I have been to the Masters 3 times and the other night was explaining to my wife about the benches that If I owned a golf course those would be the benches I would have. Not there this week but will watch on D-TV and eat Pimento Cheese sandwiches. I got the recipe for those off another golf blog
Bubba Long
Apr 10, 2015 at 9:18 pm
Keep the pictures coming!
greg
Apr 9, 2015 at 4:21 pm
Well done, Andrew. I’ll send you a Masters water bottle & maybe a Masters logo’d cup!
RG
Apr 9, 2015 at 4:16 pm
Sweet article Andrew! Finally the 411 that we need, keep up the good work!