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WOTW: Scott Vail’s Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze (Keegan Bradley’s caddie)

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3 years ago

Jun 27, 2023

We had another exciting week on tour with a star-studded leaderboard on Sunday. Keegan Bradley went out and shot 2 under to secure his sixth PGA Tour victory. While Keegan celebrated with his family, he went with the bare wrist. Thankfully his caddie, Scott Vail, was wearing a special Tudor Black Bay in bronze on his left wrist.

WOTW Specs:
Name: Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze
Reference: M79012M-0001
Limited: No
Date: 2021 – Current
Case: Bronze
Bezel: Anodized Aluminum
Dial: Matte Brown-Bronze
Size: 39mm
Movement: Calibre MT5400, 27 Jewels
Power Reserve: 70 Hours
Glass: Domed Saphire Crystal
Waterproof: 200 Meters
Bracelet: Brown Fabric Strap
Price: $4,775 (~$5,000)

The Tudor name is far less known as Rolex, but the two are in the same family. Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex, started Tudor in 1946 as a less expensive option to his Rolex models. While being less expensive than a Rolex, Wilsdorf wanted to ensure that Tudor still have Rolex-like quality. When you look at a Tudor you can clearly see the Rolex influence on the case and caseback. Vail’s Black Bay 58 Bronze is an exclusive watch that is only sold at their boutique store locations. There was a similar 43mm Black Bay Bronze that was released in 2016, but that was had holes in the lugs and I can’t see those in any of the photos.

The Black Bay 58 Bronze was released in 2021 as a little bit of a shock to the watch world. There have been many watches made from bronze and it isn’t a new material for Tudor as then have done them before. The 39mm case is made from solid bronze, an alloy made of mostly of copper, about 15% tin, and some other metals like aluminum and nickel. The caseback is solid steel but finished with a PVD coating to match the case for a cleaner look. On the right side of the case is a matching bronze crown used for sewing the time on the watch and screws down to aid in the 200 meter waterproof rating. The bezel is made from matching bras with an aluminum insert that is anodized brown and features a diving scale on it. The dial is Brown-Bronze in color with round hour markers that go with the 3,6, and 9 numerals. They, along with the hands, are filled with a luminescent material for easy reading in low light. The entire set is covered with a domed sapphire crystal that is extremely scratch resistant.

Inside the Black Bay 58 is a Calibre MT5400 self-winding automatic movement. The MT5400 isn’t built in-house, but built by Kenissi who is partially owned by Tudor. A silicon balance spring resists magnetic forces influencing that timing and a tungsten rotor winds it. This movement exceeds the Swiss Certified (COSC) requirements of being -4 to +6 seconds per day, just like Rolex movements. The MT5400 also contains 27 jewels and a 70 hour power reserve. The strap on Scott’s Tudor is made of brown fabric with a bronze line through the center of it. A matching bronze pin buckle holds the strap together. The watch does come with a solid bronze bracelet as well, with a new claps that has 5 micro adjustments to dial in the perfect fit. Tudor has definitely benefited from the rise in luxury watch prices and you can expect to pay around $300 on top of the $4,775 retail price on the secondary market for your own Black Bay 58 Bronze.

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Best current stock shaft 2026 – GolfWRXers discuss

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19 mins ago

Jun 11, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user is asking for thoughts on the best stock shafts offered in 2026. Stock shafts are the shafts included with a club when it’s purchased from retailers or OEMs.

@DTorres asked:

The last couple years has seen a lot of updates and additions to no upcharge stock shafts, which do you think is the best offering in 2026?

Im a bit of a shaft nerd and recently during my Members Testing with the Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond I found the updated Project X Denali Frost Black to be a fantastic stock shaft. I absolutely did not mesh well with the original Denali. Just curious what other people think are the current best Stock shaft offerings out with new models and stock Ventus options and LinQ options popping up here and there.

We were given the option for any stock shafts for our members review. I went with the 70g Black Frost 6.5 because it’s a shaft I don’t have, it’s an updated version of the original Denali and hear little about. I typically use a Diamana WB, GD VF or a HOF Raptor. I’m not saying it was neck and neck with any of those but it was a pleasant surprise I’m not accustomed to in stock shaft offerings.

Our members in the forum have been offering up their own thoughts on the best stock shafts available in 2026. 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: “IMO – MCA Ka’ili White Darkwave, Tensei 1k Black/white, UST Lin-Q White. People are free to spend their money however they see fit, but for me personally the shaft catalogs these days have enough options that I don’t see the value of a $400 upcharge. I have never had a problem finding a no upcharge shaft that fits the bend profile and weight that I need. Whether the paint job is good enough or not is above my pay scale.”
bcflyguy1: “Project X Titan Black. I’ve had one in 60TX in my Quantum TD Max for several weeks now. Have to give Titlieist their flowers for finding a way to make it available as a featured option; very shrewd bit of business and one that I suspect will be duplicated by the other companies. TT/PX have a certified banger on their hands with Titan.”
CTG77: “Undoubtedly, it’s the Tensei 1K RIP shafts from Titleist. The Tensei line gives about 98% of the performance of a Ventus VeloCore+ shaft at a tiny fraction of the cost if you’re looking for a blue or red profile. The white is not an exact match for Ventus Black, but it’s closer to it than the non-VeloCore+ Ventus shafts that come from Callaway or formerly came from TaylorMade.”

Entire Thread: “Best current stock shaft 2026.”

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.

As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.

Let’s get to the gifts.

Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo

We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.

Buy here.

STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover

If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.

Buy here.

Why Golf: Putting Thing

When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.

Buy here.

OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes

Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!

Buy here.

Therabody Theragun Relief

A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.

Buy here.

World Cup golf apparel

Something for the soccer dads. Embrace the World Cup fever this summer on the course with custom gear to support the nation of your choice.

Buy here.

FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes

Give the old man a break and save his feet with the Footjoy Pro SL Men’s Spikeless Golf Shoes for some added comfort on the course.

Buy here.

Bushnell Wingman 2 GPS speaker

Combine all the hits as well as some game improvement with the Wingman 2 Golf GPS Speaker by getting audible distance readings from 38,000+ courses worldwide through the Wingman 2 remote or speaker.

Buy here.

Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls

The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!

Buy here.

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Photos from the 2026 OccuNet Classic

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

With the PGA Tour across the border in Canada this week, GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore stayed stateside and headed to the OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank in Amarillo, Texas.

It’s always interesting to see what the guys are playing on the KFT, and this week certainly hasn’t disappointed so far, with some incredible wedge stamping on display.

Check out links to all our albums below.