Best clubs over the past 5 years? – GolfWRXers discuss

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2 months ago

May 4, 2026

In our forums, our members have been discussing the best clubs of the last 5 years. WRXer ‘cpayton’ kicks off the discussion saying:

“Have decided to get back into golf and will be in the DFW and DC area in a couple weeks. Looking to pick up some new-to-me clubs. But not at limited edition Miura type prices.

Current setup: Mavrik 9*, TM SLDR 3w/hybrid, Mizuno MP-18 MMC/SC/MB combo, Vokey SM5.

Suggestions? And are the newer Vokeys overvalued? I’ve usually found success with TM woods and Japanese sticks. Thus, a newer Mizuno, maybe even Srixon, is worth a look. But some of those TM sticks look nice as well. (About a 10 handicap, SS 100-105)”

And our members have been sharing both their favorite clubs of the last 5 years and their recommendations 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.

is1ander: “Cobra 3DP is probably one of the few innovations the past 5 years. MB/Tour combo would be nice. Srixon ZXi7, Titleist T100 are top shelf. Rors Protos Limited Edition are available to order for a few more days and then they’re gone.”
robbie91: “If you like TaylorMade, the QI10 driver and fairways are arguably some of the company’s best offerings of all time. For irons, any Srixon ZX7 iteration is worth a hit, if you get along with the sole grinds they can be like cheating. The TaylorMade CB irons are super solid if you want something a bit more traditional but they are also more demanding. If you want more forgiving, Ping I210s will likely go down as a GOAT set but I doubt you’ll like the clunkiness coming from what you have. P770 is a sleeper set if you are looking for some distance. There’s nothing wrong with irons you have though. Vokeys haven’t changed much so I wouldn’t worry about an upgrade there.”
Joelsim: “The Titleist GT1 range.”

Entire Thread: “Best clubs over the past 5 years? – GolfWRXers discuss”

Breaking down Srixon’s Z-Star golf balls and their tour success

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3 hours ago

Jun 25, 2026

Alistair Cameron

Keegan Bradley collected his eighth PGA Tour title last year at the Travelers Championship. It was a dominating performance from tee to green, with Bradley pairing brilliant approach play with stellar short-game control en route to victory, with one major factor contributing to his performance – his Srixon Z-Star golf ball.

Bradley sealed the deal in Cromwell, Connecticut, on the first playoff hole by pumping a driver straight down the middle at TPC River Highland’s 18th hole, before controlling the spin perfectly with his approach using his Z-Star Diamond golf ball, two characteristics of a Tour-level golf ball.

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The wins have continued into 2026 for the Z-Star Diamond, with Nico Echavarria switching to the Diamond this year before winning the Cognizant Classic at one of the tour’s toughest venues in PGA National. During the event, the Colombian gained over 8.5 shots on the field with his ball-striking and short-game, thanks to a unique benefit of increased spin on long and mid-iron shots, while providing feel around the greens that an elite Tour pro is looking for.

The Z-Star Diamond is one of three premium 3-piece construction golf balls in the Z-Star series and sits in the middle in terms of feel and compression. The softest golf ball in the lineup is the core Z-Star model, offering better greenside spin, unmatched control and stopping power. At the other end of the scale, Srixon’s Z-Star XV is the firmest option for maximum ball speed and unmatched driver and iron distance. It’s the ball played by the likes of Hideki Matsuyama, Ryan Fox, Shane Lowry and Sepp Straka, and in total, the Z-Star series earned 48 wins worldwide in 2025.

Talking tech, every Z-Star series golf ball features an extra-thin, urethane cover for that produces tour-feel, spin, and control, along with Srixon’s newly formulated core that starts soft in the center and gradually becomes firm around its edge. Each ball is coated with Srixon’s Spin Skin+ coating, a layer of specialized urethane that increases the cover’s friction to enhance your approach shot and greenside spin.

Keep an eye on Bradley and other Z-Star players this week in Connecticut, at a course that requires players to play aggressively and attack flags and trust their golf ball.

This article is presented in partnership with Srixon.

Equipment

From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Callaway low-spin driver heads and a Rogue ST TD 3-wood

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5 hours ago

Jun 25, 2026

Brendon Elliott

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 also allows us to share another thing many of us love: buying and selling golf equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade forum, there is a listing for a small group of Callaway low-spin woods that should catch the eye of players who still love the Triple Diamond profile.

@rkochies4580 has listed a Callaway Mavrik SZ Triple Diamond Bomber 9-degree head, a Callaway Rogue ST LS Triple Diamond 9-degree head and a Callaway Rogue ST T TD 3-wood with an Accra FX 150 M1 shaft. The seller also notes that the 3-wood can be sold head-only.

The most interesting part of the listing is the range of options. There is a lower-priced Mavrik SZ Triple Diamond head, a Rogue ST LS Triple Diamond head and a compact tour-style fairway wood option with an aftermarket shaft already installed.

For players who like lower-spin Callaway shapes but are not necessarily chasing the newest release cycle, this is the kind of BST listing that makes the GolfWRX Classifieds worth checking.

Entire thread: “Make an Offer: Callaway Low Spin Driver Heads: Rogue ST LS TD 3 Wood”

Whats in the Bag

WITB Time Machine: Dustin Johnson’s winning WITB, 2020 Travelers Championship

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1 day ago

Jun 24, 2026

Ben Alberstadt

Dustin Johnson won the 2020 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands, finishing at 19-under-par and edging Kevin Streelman by a single stroke. Johnson closed with a final-round 67 after entering Sunday near the top of the leaderboard. An incredible third-round 61 helped propel him into contention. Despite a few tense moments on the back nine, including trouble off the tee and a dramatic recovery from a water hazard near the 15th hole, DJ held his nerve to secure his 21st PGA Tour victory.

Check out the gear DJ had in play six years ago below.

Driver: TaylorMade SIM (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Speeder 661 X (45.75 inches, 59 lie, D4)