Equipment

The best low-spin drivers for slower-swing players

Published

2 months ago

Apr 1, 2026

In our forums, our members have been discussing the best low spin drivers for slower swing players. WRXer ‘mikefjohnson’ kicks off the thread outlining where he’s at, saying:

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“I am a slow swing player, average about 240 of thee tee. That said, I hit the ball high and struggle with too much backspin.

I lose distance due to higher ball flight and high backspin and getting almost zero rollout. I hit the ball incredibly straight, so forgiveness is not a problem.

So, as long as I choose the right shaft, would an LS head work for me? I am particularly interested in the DS Adapt LS head, with a reg flex shaft.

Conversely, same question but with a Max K (higher spinning launching head), but with a low/low shaft like the HZRDUS black 60 or Tensei Black 1K that comes as the standard shafts in the Arnold Palmer and Season Opener limited edition DS Adapt drivers. I know ultimately testing is best, however I am hours away from place to test with a simulator.

I want to buy one of the limited edition drivers, but can only find the LS or MaxK versions in regular flex. So do I go with the MaxK and trust the low/low shaft will balance out the higher spinning head, or go with the LS and trust the reg flex shaft plus the adjustable weights in the LS will do the trick?”

And our members have been sharing their picks and advice 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.

Lord Helmet: “Definitely low loft IMHO on the head. Would think that would help the most.”
ChaosTheory: “One big thing in your favor is that with adjustable drivers, you have several loft settings to choose from. The first thing that addresses your problem would be to play a lower loft driver. Lower loft = lower flight and less spin. You might simply need less loft, not necessarily a low spin model. Without knowing what you play now, I’d say buy something that is lower loft and then find the correct loft setting. And if you are not already playing the lowest setting on your driver, turn it down.”
Mjtiger: “I think you may also benefit from going longer and softer in shaft length/flex. As far as heads, I’d stay away from Ping if maximum distance is your goal. Your Qi10 is a great head, so maybe try an LS TaylorMade.”

Entire Thread: “The best low spin drivers for slower swing players”

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Equipment

Slab city on the Korn Ferry Tour — Lead Tape Report

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13 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Andrew Von Lossow

This week, we have our Tour Photographer, Greg Moore, on the ground at the OccuNet Classic at Tascosa Golf Club in Amarillo, Texas, for the 14th event of the 2026 Korn Ferry Tour season. With that, we see some great things in the Lead Tape Report as we roll into Amarillo.

Joel Thelen

Monday Qualifier, Joel Thelen is in the field this week. He has played on the Korn Ferry Tour for a full season in 2023, and he is back in action this week. A couple of clubs caught my eye this week in his bag.

First off: His trusted Titleist 816 H2 hybrid. This club came out in October of 2015, and it still remains strong in the bag. Also, take a look at this Odyssey White Hot OG 7, putting a capital S in the 7S model. This custom neck has some impressive lean for an arm-lock-style putter. The bottom of the putter is covered in tape for optimal weighting.

Mitchell Meissner

Taking a look at Mitchell Meissner’s bag this week, we have some great lead tape coverage. Top to bottom working from fairway metals, irons, and wedges. We can see on the short irons and wedges that there is tape at the base of the grip, adding a little counterbalance. Along with that, some tape on the short irons and wedges as well. Moving to his putter, he rolls the Odyssey 7 Bird putter. Meissner putts left-handed and strikes the ball right-handed.

Whats in the Bag

Bud Cauley WITB 2026 (June)

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13 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Will Schube

Bud Cauley had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the Memorial Tournament.

Driver: Titleist GTS2 (8 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X

3-wood: Titleist GTS3 (15 degrees, B1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei 1K Pro Red 70 TX

7-wood: Titleist GTS3 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei 1K Pro Red 80 TX

Irons: Titleist U505 (3), Titleist 620 MB (4-9)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 8 X, True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F), WedgeWorks (60-K*)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putters: Scotty Cameron Tour Prototype, Scotty Cameron GOLO 6.3 Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

See more in-hand photos of Bud Cauley’s clubs here.

Equipment

Name every set of irons you’ve owned – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

13 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user has offered up a prompt for the true sickos, inviting fellow forum members to share every set of irons they’ve ever owned. As to be expected, this is a lengthy forum topic.

@Lamosteve began:

Can you name every set of irons you’ve owned? Here’s mine

Spalding Dots
Spalding Eclipse
Ram Lazer FX
Lynx Parallax
Mizuno EZ Comp
Ben Hogans
Cleveland CG Red
Taylor Made R9s
PING i20
PING iE1
Taylor Made M6

Our members in the forum have been offering up their own collections. 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.

macedan: “Started with a hand-me-down Golden Bear set from my brother when I was in high school, never really played more than once a year or got into the game until about summer of 2017. First purchased a set of Cleveland CG4’s (I actually really miss this set sometimes, soft & not terribly large for a GI iron), moved into Nike Vapor Fly’s by the end of the year. Those lasted until spring of 18 when I decided I wanted new, so I traded them in for TM Rbladez. Honestly, although I liked the Rbladez, poor decision on my part, I think this was really about the only time so far that after a week or two I was kicking myself for not staying with what I had. Rbladez stayed with me until late last summer when I switched to P790’s and (knock on wood) I am hoping this will be my longest lasting set.”
JimmyC59: “MacGregor Jack Nicklaus Triple Crown. Palmer The Standard. Still play these.”
jgrzask: “Tommy Armour 845u
Mizuno MP-32
Mizuno MP-33 (2 sets)
Bridgestone J33cb – still own
Srixon i-302 (2 sets) – still own
Tourstage X-Blades – still own
Mizuno Hot Metal – still own
Nike Forged Blades – still own
Titleist 714 AP1 – still own
Cobra Forged SS – still own”

Entire Thread: “Name every set of irons you’ve owned.”