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FTF: Henrik Stenson’s Golden Putter, and PXG speculation

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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.

Stenson didn’t win the gold medal, but he did get a golden putter…

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As some putter manufacturers are wont to do (see Ping’s Gold Putter Vault), Odyssey made this commemorative gold White Hot XG #7 for the Champion Golfer of the Year, Henrik Stenson. So, while Stenson was only able to capture a silver medal in Rio, he now has a golden putter — and a major victory, too. A nice 2016 so far for the Swede. See all the photos in this unique-to-GolfWRX thread.

See the thread.

PXG 2017 speculation

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Speculation is a big part of the sports world, no doubt. And within the golf industry and the subset of equipment nuts, speculation about upcoming gear releases is a big thing, as a quick tool through the GolfWRX forums reveals.

This “What will PXG’s 2017 lineup look like?” thread is a perfect example of the sort of informed conjecture you can find in the forums regarding upcoming releases.

Check it out.

Also, could Tiger Woods be signing with PXG? Join that discussion here.

Accessories you would never use

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Let’s be clear. While EmperorPenguin cites high-handicappers as the offending parties, these crimes against golf don’t necessarily have anything to do with handicap.

EmperorPenguin writes: “We see them all the time. There are particular accessories that low-handicappers would never use, and that if you have them you are likely a hacker. These are the accessories that first come to mind.

  • plastic golf tubes
  • large plastic iron head covers
  • two gloves
  • stroke counter

What else did WRXers add to the list?  See the thread to find out.

And “extendable ball retriever” absolutely has to be on the list…the longer, the better.

Thoughts on the Smylie Kaufman-Natty Light partnership

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With his frat boy looks and SB2K16 antics, Smylie Kaufman has brought some, well, collegiate bro-ishness to the PGA Tour. It was only natural (sorry, had to) that Natural Light — the unofficial pilsner of beer pong at institutions of higher learning across our great nation — would sign Smylie to endorse its product. But really, the pairing is an interesting one, as alcohol sponsors are relatively few on the PGA Tour, as are “sorry for partying” mentalities.

Hot takes aplenty as WRXers weigh in on Natty-throned Smylie.

See the thread.

From the For Sale forum…

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Great stuff for sale in the classifieds, as per usual, including this classic Rife 2-bar putter from bama81.

Check out the rest of the exceptional weaponry and accessories in our For Sale forum.

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.

6 Comments

6 Comments

  1. Mike

    Jul 19, 2017 at 7:23 pm

    Recycling is good right, why not old news. Any hazard a guess what Greg Norman is flogging next?

  2. Norm

    Apr 22, 2017 at 12:20 am

    How can PXG improve on their 2017 models? I just don’t know.

  3. John Daly

    Mar 6, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    “Winner of the gold putter and champion golfer of the year”

  4. Cris

    Aug 27, 2016 at 8:00 am

    Guess we’re running low on original content

  5. Teddy K

    Aug 26, 2016 at 10:51 am

    Great article, Ben

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Which of Tiger’s major winning irons are your favorite? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been discussing their favorite major winning irons used by Tiger Woods. WRXer ‘golferdude54’ kicks off the thread saying:

“Mizuno MP 14/29. Titleist 681T. Nike Forged Blades. TaylorMade P7TW.

Among these irons that helped Tiger win 15 majors, which is your favorite in terms of looks?”

And our members have been naming their favorites and why in response.

Here are a couple of posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

  • SwingBlade: “I prefer the early blades he played and the more recent TM TW’s especially because after Tiger had his major behavioral setbacks, part of Nikes support payback was making Tiger play a Nike putter and cease using his beloved uniquely customized Scotty putter.”
  • ProjectX: “This (Nike Forged Blades) and there’s not even a close second.”

Entire Thread: “Which of Tiger’s major winning irons are your favorite? – GolfWRXers discuss”

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Have I just found the holy grail with this hybrid? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been discussing a recent find by one WRXer. ‘Speeder717’ has just got his hands on an Adams Idea Pro hybrid with a Midas shaft and V55 grip, and has documented his find in the forums saying:

“There’s just something about old tour gear that still hits different for a lot of us who’ve been around WRX forever. Before every tour setup was posted on Instagram five minutes after a round, you had to dig for this stuff. You’d spend hours going through used bins at the local range, scrolling classified ads, or checking Gypsy Golf hoping some random listing would turn out to be something special.

That’s what made the hunt fun.

And when it comes to players with recognizable gear, Bernhard Langer has always been near the top of the list. His bag has barely changed in years. The putter is untouchable. The G400 somehow refuses to leave. And then there are the Adams Idea Pro hybrids with the Midas shafts and V55 grips that instantly make longtime gear guys stop scrolling.

I was lucky enough to grab one off eBay recently, and the more I looked at it, the more things started lining up with Langer. The build, the details, the overall wear… it just has that look. If you’ve followed his setup over the years, you start comparing tiny details from old WITB photos, looking at grip setups, lead tape placement, wear patterns, all trying to connect the dots.

Maybe it’s a legit gamer, maybe it’s just built exactly like one. Either way, that’s almost beside the point.

For a lot of us older WRXers, this is the stuff that keeps the hobby fun. The stories, the searching, the possibility that a random club sitting in a listing somewhere might actually have some history behind it. That feeling never really goes away.”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts and reactions in our forum.

Here are a couple of posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

  • kwxsports: “I still play a couple of those hybrids. Cool find.”
  • EastpointeCC: “If the wear pattern is the size of a dime and there’s no idiot marks. Could be his.”

Entire Thread: “Have I just found the holy grail with this hybrid? – GolfWRXers discuss”

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Why I still love my 20-year-old irons – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been reacting to a post from a WRXer who still can’t get enough of his 20-year-old irons. ‘Kennapsi’ has been unable to replace his Callaway X-forged irons, and kicks off the conversation saying:

“I just can’t find a better set of irons than my 20-year-old Callaway X-forged irons. Boy have I tried…. T100, iblade, Taylormade… the list goes on!!! I somehow feel a guilt and just want to spend money on a new set…

I can’t even blame the groove rule and say they are non conforming as that rule has expired in the UK now… I play county events and nobody ever mentioned it anyway…To make it worse, can you see any similarities between Miura TC 201 and X-forged 2007?

Do I need help, or should I just play them?”

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

  • BowMain42: “Coming from a guy that refuses to give up his MP-60’s (when he’s not playing stuff even older), I’d say don’t worry about it. Then again, the WRXer in me says ‘replace them anyway just because'”
  • iNeedMoreGolf: “My X forged 18 mb/cb are that way for me. The closest thing I think I’ve come across is P7MC by TaylorMade.”
  • jplroper: “When something works, just run with it.”

Entire Thread: “Why I still love my 20-year-old irons – GolfWRXers discuss”

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