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GolfWRX Spotted: Haywood 100% CNC milled blades

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5 years ago

Dec 10, 2020

The world of direct-to-consumer has shifted dramatically over the past 18 months and one of the final frontiers was golf clubs, which has now been broken by a number of manufacturers, including Canadian start-up Haywood Golf.

What started as simply a wedge company has blossomed into a full custom wedge and iron company offering performance and value to golfers around the world.

They have just unveiled their newest design on their Instagram page: a 100 percent CNC milled iron, that according to founder Joshua Haywood has been over a year in the making.

From Instagram:

Introducing a new prototype Haywood Iron.

100% CNC Milled from a Forged Block of 1020 Carbon Steel. This iron represent a year of hard work, testing countless revisions all to ensure it is the best performing club possible while making it extremely unique in both the construction and look. These irons will be the first in our ‘Haywood Custom’ program via custom order only, starting at $195USD per club. More details will be released in the coming weeks. They will be available in both RH and LH

This is a big leap in design and research and development, and we look forward to sharing more about them when information becomes available.

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Ryan Barath is a club-fitter & master club builder with more than 17 years of experience working with golfers of all skill levels, including PGA Tour players. He is the former Build Shop Manager & Social Media Coordinator for Modern Golf. He now works independently from his home shop and is a member of advisory panels to a select number of golf equipment manufacturers. You can find Ryan on Twitter and Instagram where he's always willing to chat golf, and share his passion for club building, course architecture and wedge grinding.

16 Comments

Michael LePatourel

Dec 11, 2020 at 7:55 pm

Probably not a per club option. Have contacted them 2 over the past year to order some Haywood, but since I only play a half set would need to order individual clubs. Their answer was always NO. Kinda funny that their company was founded on a story that says Haywood was unimpressed with the lack of options from OEMs, at least with them I can get the set I want.

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- Michael Hicks
  
  Dec 13, 2020 at 1:08 am
  
  I own a set of signature irons, their wedges and recently the new putter they released. Have had nothing but positive experiences with them. They are a new business compared to OEM’s so how would you expect them to offer the same amount of options? When I have read articles and listened to a couple podcasts, they mentioned being unimpressed with the lack of affordable clubs from OEM’s. Do you expect small DTC brands to offer 10+ different grinds like Vokey does as well?
  
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Bradley Taylor

Dec 11, 2020 at 7:18 pm

I wish more companies went thw route of minimal branding like this. They look SOOOOO good

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Lefthack

Dec 11, 2020 at 2:57 pm

$600 for a left 5-PW. CNC is easy to make left unlike forged. Seems legit, they look really good. Not sure I can play full blades, but it’s nice to see options.

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Imafitter

Dec 11, 2020 at 2:23 pm

Like the look! $200/iron is not unreasonable when you look at putters also milled from a forged block of steel that sell for $400! As a senior with a 12 handicap using irons with a forged face, they might not be as forgiving an iron as what I need. Maybe I’ll be lucky enough to try them at a demo days in 2021.

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Keith Finley

Dec 11, 2020 at 11:56 am

I’ve hit the “vintage” Haywood blade (looks like a Haig Ultra to me). Really nice irons. I hope they implement a trial program where you can “rent” a couple for a limited time.

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Jason Taylor

Dec 10, 2020 at 8:35 pm

These are amazing! $195USD per club may seem steep but I just checked out the new Callaway Apex MB Irons and they are close to the same price for the same old forged iron Callaway has been putting out for years. Will be looking into these more to buy next year!

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- brian
  
  Dec 11, 2020 at 10:09 am
  
  You can go down to your local shop to see and hit the Apex in person before deciding to purchase…that’s a big difference when you’re spending $195 per iron.
  
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Brandon Wooley

Dec 10, 2020 at 8:27 pm

I love those. If they make a CB version I’ll be very interested. However, 1400 bucks for a 7 club set from a DTC brand you can’t readily go get fitted for is tough.

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Cody

Dec 10, 2020 at 4:17 pm

Those look great. Why better than the previous blade.

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Milo

Dec 10, 2020 at 3:44 pm

If they come in raw it will be a tough choice between these and a set of sub 70.

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- Benny
  
  Dec 11, 2020 at 8:25 am
  
  Well sai Milo. They are cnc milled solid block of carbon and carbon rusts. Unless they have a finish that doesn’t wear these should patina up nicely. Carbon is what all forged irons are pressed from and what makes the “butter feel”. But carbon as we know rusts fast.
  But there has been some very durable finishes built and could be that silver finish.
  Either way I am interested and love the idea.
  
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  - MAgolfer
    
    Dec 11, 2020 at 11:33 am
    
    Yeah these irons seem to have a chrome-plated finish, but Haywood is known for offering multiple finishes including raw/unplated. I wouldn’t be shocked if they offered these new blades in raw as well.
    
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Carson Lee

Dec 10, 2020 at 3:42 pm

Sold!!!! Sign me up 3-PW Left Hand.

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stanley

Dec 10, 2020 at 12:09 pm

they are clean

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bj

Dec 10, 2020 at 11:41 am

clean

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Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver

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2 days ago

May 12, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

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.

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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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2 days ago

May 12, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

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

Published

2 days ago

May 12, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

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