Equipment
Golf gifts for the big spender
The holidays are upon us again, GolfWRX members, so let the daydreaming begin, as we fill our lists with the golf gear we want this holiday season.
As is true every year, the gifts in the Holiday Gift Guide ideas will suit any budget, and each item was hand-picked by our staff. We’re again presenting our guide as a series as we did in years past, targeting “the purist,” “the gearhead,” “the value seeker,” “the golfer looking to improve,” “the stylish golfer,” and “the big spender.”
Here are our best recommendations for the big spender in your life.
Artisan irons

Forged from Japanese S20 carbon steel, Artisan irons are hand-crafted by Mike Taylor and his team. Mike has long been known as an icon in the club world, creating and building for some of the best players in the world, including Tiger Woods — you might have heard of him. Iron builds start at $360 per club, and you can customize a whole lot. In-person fitting down in Texas would be best and the Artisan crew can grind and stamp your set to fit your swing perfectly. Artisan offers a Muscle Back, Half Cavity, and Full Cavity option that you can mix and match for the perfect blended set.
Price:$2,520
Louis Vuitton Golf Bag

There are endless golf bags for different uses and styles, but I think few will rival the Louis Vuitton model. The best part for me is that the description on the website was clearly written by someone who doesn’t golf. Monogram-coated canvas with natural cowhide leather trim creates a cart-style bag with what looks like 5 pockets. The zippers and hardware are only gold colored. I was hoping for real gold at this price. A matching rain cover is included, along with 3 LV monogrammed golf balls, 4 tees, and a matching towel!
Price: $23,400
Custom Built Home Simulator

Building your own simulator for your home or office is the dream of just about every golfer. The nice thing is that you don’t have to spend SUV money to get something accurate and useful, but if your budget is endless, then so are the possibilities. I built one up with TrackMan, an Epson 4k Laser Projector, upgraded screen, and a full enclosure that would be my perfect golf spot for the long winter months.
Price: $44,000
Mitchell Golf TourGauge Digital Iron Machine

Tinkering with your own golf clubs is a great way to get them dialed in perfectly for your swing and game. Adjusting the loft and lie on your own ensures that your specs are perfect and always ready for your next round. Mitchell recently added the option of a large LED display to its legendary bending machine. The TourGauge Digital handles both right and left-handed clubs and comes with a sturdy floor-mounted stand. Make sure to add the tour-validated Steelclub Brass Bending Bar for an additional $350 that won’t mark up those soft forged hosels! I put this on my list every year, and Santa hasn’t brought it. I must be on that naughty list.
Price: $2,758
PuttView M20 Putting Green

If you have the space and budget, I don’t think there is a cooler putting green out there. The M20 is 20 feet long and 8 feet wide with the ability to articulate in order to produce an infinite number of breaking putts. Their integrated software will show you a wild level of putt and green detail on the tablet and projected lines right on the green from an overhead projector. Putt Test is a combined style package that will help you find your putting weaknesses, and the statistics module will give you tips and drills to improve.
Price: $59,980
FootJoy DryJoys Select LX Rain Suit

FootJoy describes this as the ultimate in rain protection with a 3-layer waterproof fabric. This fabric has fully bonded seams but is also breathable to regulate temperature and keep you comfortable. Small details are everywhere with StaDry Select collar, DrySeal LX neck cinch, and grip sleeve to put your club grip in-between shots so it doesn’t get wet. The pants have a non-slip adjustable waistband and easy-access zippers for a perfect fit and accessibility. FootJoy also provides a 2-year waterproof warranty on both pieces.
Price: $1,000 ($650 Jacket, $350 Pants)
Tommy Ball Golf PT78 Platinum Putter

I have no idea if this is an actual thing, as the website looks a little interesting and there are very few photos for a company selling a $27,000 putter. The head is a classic Newport/Anser style, but I can’t tell if it has more rounded or squared off bumpers. A very thick plumber’s neck is attached, and you can see a pretty traditional milling pattern on the face. Tommy Ball describes the feel of a platinum putter as being solid and perfect, but I am curious how different or similar it would be to steel. There is also no mention of shaft and grip options!
Price: $27,000
Byrne GyroDial Golf Limited Edition Watch

John Byrne started out repairing watches before launching his own brand 30 years ago. This golf limited edition was first presented in 2024 and features cubes at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions containing golf equipment images. The cubes are rotated using the mechanical movement in the watch to display a golf ball, driver, iron, wedge, putter, and classic Roman Numerals. Inside the 41m steel case is a self-winding movement that is made in-house, offering 60 hours of power reserve. A green rubber strap holds the GyroDial on your wrist until your tee time.
Price: $31,000
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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