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GolfWRX members get fit into Axiom iron shafts at Fujikura headquarters

Published

3 years ago

Jul 25, 2023

Recently, four GolfWRX members visited Fujikura Headquarters in Carlsbad, California. The members enjoyed an amazing experience that was highlighted here last month.

Today, we are excited to give the rest of our audience a behind-the-scenes look at what getting fit at Fujikura looks like. GolfWRXers @Puppetmaster, @hammergolf, @CactusGolf, and @eric61 were put through the paces by Fujikura’s own Andrew Hoang, who provided a wealth of knowledge throughout the experience to ultimately find the best Axiom fit for each member.

Immediately, our members were buzzing about the improvements they were seeing after testing and getting fit into their Axiom iron shafts. Since then, members have received their Axiom (and Ventus) shafts, and have officially added them into their gamers and into their bags.

via hammergolf

More Fujikura Axiom Reviews

HammerGolf: “These are the star of the show. The Axiom shafts are giving me everything I wanted. Higher peak height, steeper decent angle, but no loss of distance or control. As I stated, I built a new set of irons with the Axiom shafts that are 2* weaker than my previous gamers. Im hitting these irons the same distance as my old gamers, but higher and even more control. The feel of these shafts are the best I’ve ever felt. Buttery soft feel, lively kick, but so stable and consistent.”

“They have the best feel of any shaft I’ve ever hit. I’m in the 75 gram option and played MMT 70 before. I am playing new heads with these Axiom 75 shafts that are 2* weaker than my previous irons. Knowing that, I expected higher launch and peak height. What I didn’t expect is that I would hitting these new weaker irons as far I was hitting the previous stronger lofted clubs. Like the other clubs, I don’t seem to curve the ball as much with the Axiom shafts. Even my misses are not as far offline as my previous clubs. These are just giving me everything I wanted and needed. Great feel, more ball speed, higher peak height, steeper decent angle, with tighter dispersion.”

CactusGolf: “The biggest takeaway for me was: stability and predictability. In terms of stability, I hit several balls that would normally be completely offline, but ended up just peeling off and staying in play or at least in a position where I could try and recover. The other thing I noticed is that my launch windows were a little higher then the KBS Tours that I had played for many years. Also noticed that the balls weren’t affected as much by wind at the top of the apex, which was also a little higher than I was used to. The interesting piece is that the distances were about 7-8 yards longer than what I was used to.

Stability was a big one as mishits didn’t peel off or fall as short as they normally would have. Using my GIR from my last 10 rounds pre-change of 45%, 50% is moving in the right direction and even the greens that I did miss today (one was a bladed wedge due to having to hit a chip to a par 5 off the backside of a greenside bunker), all were just off. The greens that I did miss, weren’t that far off, at all. In short, dispersion is significantly tighter, especially on off-center strikes with longer irons with front-to-back dispersion improvement most noticeable in the short (scoring) irons.”

PuppetMaster: “First, for my swing, firm under the handle, in the tip, but yet with some activity in the mid section. Not a lot, just enough for you to know there’s some kick, but not to the point where it is unpredictable or lacking control. I do have a moderate transition, see vid above for context. The Axiom profle is obviously a better fit for me, closer to the KBS Tour, whereas I didn’t load the Tour V hard enough. FYI – I made sure to only skim over others’ descriptives to make sure I just didn’t just use their words, but y’all be the judge of that.

Second, ball flight was noticeably higher, visually, than the Tour V, from short irons through long irons. I hit most shots from the center of the face to the heel side on my misses. Hit a few high floaters to the right with the longer irons, and some pulls with the short irons, which is my normal, predictable, 2-way miss. Working on that still, obviously. Andrew wanted to get me hitting the ball higher with more spin, and I think these are doing just that.”

eric61: “They’re great. Setting aside price, graphite vs. steel, all of that — the Axioms are just a profile that really, really works for me. I would say they feel like they have a stiff handle, softer mid-section and stiff tip. It’s not super dramatic, but they do have what feels to me like a mid/lower-mid kick. They feel very, very stable, but that softer mid-section does give them a nice feel.

One thing that struck me as interesting: I was warming up with my 7 iron, just doing a little 3/4 swing drill at about 70 mph, and I noticed that I still felt a slight kick out of the Axioms even at that speed. It reminded me of an observation I had in Carlsbad, where we hit all the different weights: The 125X were surprisingly playable at my 87-ish mph speed, and the 75S were surprisingly stable at that same speed. Fujikura did a really impressive job of designing these shafts in a way that will allow people to play the weight they want to play without making sacrifices.”

via eric61

Be sure to follow the thread for more Fujikura Axiom reviews and updates. Don’t forget to become a member today for future opportunities like this, plus product member testing and giveaways!

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Most birdies without breaking par – GolfWRXers discuss

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9 hours ago

Jun 11, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user is wondering how many birdies other players have had in a round while still failing to break par. @Lalan45, unfortunately, asked the question after a unique experience of their own.

They wrote:

“Today I managed 8 birdies but still shot even par, could have been a round to remember! What’s the most birdies you’ve made in a round and still didn’t break par?”

Our members in the forum shared their own experiences with successful rounds that still resulted in a score over par. 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.

kwcsports: “I’ve had 5 a few times, still shot 80+ haha.”
jda: “I played a course for the first time, had 8 birdies, 9 doubles and an eagle. The infamous no-par round. I kept the scorecard. Every shot had a creek that I did not know about, or I was within 8-10 feet for a birdie look. To this day, I have no idea if I should be really jacked up or mad about that performance.”
jvincent: “I think my record is either 5 or 6. Probably shot 75.”
Instron4204: “3 birdies and shot a 92…man I suck!”

Entire Thread: “Most Birdies Without Breaking Par.”

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Best current stock shaft 2026 – GolfWRXers discuss

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10 hours 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.