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FTF: Rickie’s new toy, TMag speculation, free agent chatter, golf’s most famous putter

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The GolfWRX forums exist so golfers have access to the latest equipment releases, hottest discussions, real equipment reviews, best instruction, new technologies and everything golf you can imagine.

So if you love golf, the GolfWRX forums are your sanctuary.

In the From the Forums weekly feature, we bring you the hottest, most buzz-worthy topics from our forums for your convenience. I’ll be your trusty tour guide to navigate the latest buzz.

Here’s a peek behind the curtain into golf’s sanctuary.

Rickie’s Cobra King 3-iron

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Our staff photographer spotted Rickie Fowler gaming a Cobra King Utility 3-iron at the Hero World Challenge. No word on product details, but we’ve got some awesome shots of this adjustable iron that you have to check out.

Have a look at several shots of Rickie’s new weapon.

“TaylorMade sold” talk

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Speculation about the demise of TaylorMade seem to emerge weekly. Gossiping like old ladies and offering perspectives on the rumor mill is part of what makes the GolfWRX forums fun (and as a bonus: some of the members know what they’re talking about!).

Chilidog said:

“I call on Adidas Golf as a customer. I was there today doing routine calls and when working on some programs for 2017 apparel for them, I was told by my contact (who is a good friend as well) that I shouldn’t bother. She informed me that word just came down that Taylormade has been sold (wouldn’t let me know who even though I am still prodding her for info) and that they are going through the good faith measurement right now of opening the books. She said they were also informed that Adidas Golf would scale back and would be a much smaller team. She said Adidas is reorganizing to be more soccer and urban wear focused and will be chopping SG&A out of the business. She said that I should see an announcement around the PGA show in January if all the books look ok.”

Join the discussion.

Confession: ‘I only play 12 clubs’

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A few weeks back in FTF, we brought you a thread discussing the unused club in your golf bag. This week, in a desperate bid for camaraderie and reassurance, user BobDoo posted he only uses 12 clubs: Driver, 5-wood, 4-iron through pitching wedge, 52-degree wedge, 58-degree wedge, putter.

Perspectives varied from “I do the same thing” to “I only play nine,” to traditionally 14-clubbers in the interesting discussion that ensued.

Do you play fewer than 14 clubs? Want to weigh in? Here’s the thread.

Golf’s most famous putter

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We’re talking about the physical flatstick, here.

jrich61820 asked the question: What’s the most famous putter in the history of the game? He proposes a few: Bobby Jones’ Calamity Jane. The MacGregor Jack Nicklaus won the ‘86 Masters with. Arnold Palmer’s Wilson 8802. Tiger Woods Scotty Cameron Newport 2.

The discussion expands into the historical significance of various putter models and their influence (such as the Ping Anser).

It’s a great debate. And if you love golf, you’ll likely want to add your two cents.

Equipment free agency chatter

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We brought you a front page feature on equipment/sponsorship free agency rumors as we enter the new year. And while the discussion in the comment section of that post is lively, it’s nothing compared to the chatter in the forum thread dedicated to the topic.

Further, the thread predated the front page post and will be a scorching paradise of hot takes long after traffic to the front page story has dried up.

Check it out!

Ben Alberstadt is the Editor-in-Chief at GolfWRX, where he’s led editorial direction and gear coverage since 2018. He first joined the site as a freelance writer in 2012 after years spent working in pro shops and bag rooms at both public and private golf courses, experiences that laid the foundation for his deep knowledge of equipment and all facets of this maddening game. Based in Philadelphia, Ben’s byline has also appeared on PGATour.com, Bleacher Report...and across numerous PGA DFS and fantasy golf platforms. Off the course, Ben is a committed cat rescuer and, of course, a passionate Philadelphia sports fan. Follow him on Instagram @benalberstadt.

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  1. The rule

    Dec 12, 2015 at 11:56 am

    Tmag is garbage anyway. Who cares. Ping for the win.

    • Gamt

      Dec 12, 2015 at 3:32 pm

      Yeah that’s why the iE and the GMax irons didn’t sell but RSi 1 and 2 did

    • WILSON!!

      Dec 12, 2015 at 6:46 pm

      Ping is like cheap walmart brand looking equipment and feel like hitting a rock with another rock

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I’m a 31 year-old male and I turned my apartment living room into a driving range stall – GolfWRXers react

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In our forums, our members have been reacting to a post from ‘GolferTodd’ who has turned their apartment living room into a driving range stall. ‘GolferTodd’ produced the following photo in our forums with the caption:

“To the exclusion of furniture. Bachelor life.”

And our members have been reacting to the post in our forums.

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.

  • MtlJeff: “This is amazing……When i was 28 i lived in an apartment that had my winter tires in the kitchen, i only had one plate and 1 set of knives and forks, and i cooked pasta in a witches cauldron from 1835. And i still convinced a woman to marry me. So i am all for this. In fact this is way better than what i had to offer.”
  • TiScape: “Love it Todd. Go Dodgers!!”
  • imkirby34: “Based on the view out the window, it looks like you’re on the first floor, which is probably a good thing because I’d hate to live below you, even if you have an extremely shallow AoA.  Haha.”

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Best classic irons – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been discussing classic irons. WRXer ‘DonaldDunes’ has caught the vintage club bug, and wants to know other members’ favorite iron models that “have stood the test of time or were the top performers for their day.”

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.

  • Maine Golfer: “I love a lot of clubs but ’69 Wilson Staff’s are an all time favorite. Easy to hit in relative terms and they look amazing.”
  • Wilsonian: “No surprise from me, but the Wilson K-28 irons, specifically blades with the glide thru sole. I grew up playing Ram clubs, but got away from them as I got older. My return to vintage was with the Wilsons, and my first set of hickories were the Wilson Plus Success irons. You’ll try a lot of sets, but I think it’s a matter of what feels best in your hands, specifically your 7 iron which is the best indicator imo.”
  • Hawkeye777: “Hogan Redlines. Macgregor Nicklaus Muirfield 20th. Wilson Staff Tour Blade. Those are mine, don’t play any of them these days (no real reason to) and didn’t really “collect” them.  The Wilsons I played with for years.”

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When buying used irons how much wear is too much? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been discussing how much wear is too much wear when purchasing used irons. WRXer ‘con_mon2’ is interested in a used set of iron and kicks off the thread, asking:

“Would love to hear everyone’s thoughts on this! How much wear are you comfortable with?

I found a set of irons on eBay that I am very interested in buying, but they have a bit more wear than I’m comfortable with. I have attached a few pictures showing especially the wear on the sweet spot on the PW and 9 iron. Maybe you can convince me that I’m being too picky and I should just buy them? Or maybe I should be concerned about the wear? I’m not really sure. They are Ping i230s which came out in 2022 so they aren’t that old. And the seller had this to say about the condition: ‘Good: Normal wear for their age. Excellent playing condition but they have cosmetic wear on faces and soles. Sweetspot wear is visible.’

Beyond the cosmetic, I’d really like to know this: At what point do you start to worry about the grooves being so worn that they have a substantial effect on the shots you’re hitting?”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts 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.

  • rsballer10: “The term you are looking for is “browning” and these irons have some of that going on. They are completely playable, but I’d say they’ve reached their half-life.”
  • Nessism: “Those heads are stainless steel.  The “browning” that some people reference, is really the yellow shade of the nickel layer under the chrome. When forged carbon steel heads wear through the chrome, the “brown” is RUST.  These heads will never rust. People applaud the old Ping irons as being “indestructible”.  Those heads had no chrome. These heads, even if the chrome is beginning to wear through, on one head, are miles more durable than the older unplated “indestructible” Ping’s.  And even further ahead of any forged club.”
  • phizzy30: “Hard pass for me.  I would rather get a new set of DTC irons and would be glad to spend the extra couple to few hundred.”

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