Equipment

Why the Adams Idea Pro hybrid still has a cult following — GolfWRXers discuss

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2 hours ago

Jul 2, 2026

In our forums, GolfWRX members are talking about one of the great cult-classic hybrids: the Adams Idea Pro.
Member @achappy said he picked up an Idea Pro 4-hybrid with an Aldila NV 95 shaft, built it only a half-inch long and at D3, and quickly found it to be exactly the kind of direct iron replacement he wanted. The club worked so well that he added a 3-hybrid, too.

The thread brought out plenty of Adams appreciation:

@smoova said he knew the post was about an Idea Pro before even opening the thread.
@Drivingrangehero said he had one in the bag for about 10 years and drew a distinction between older hybrids that functioned like iron replacements and many modern hybrids that play more like fairway woods.
@tatertot summed it up simply by saying Adams knew hybrids.
@Bigjim1022 said an Adams Pro Mini 23-degree hybrid had been in his bag for around 10 years and described it as the most iron-like hybrid he has used.
@achappy’s original post is the hook because it explains why the Idea Pro still resonates: it does one job, looks manageable and fills a real scoring gap.

Entire thread: I see why this hybrid is a classic

Equipment

In the GolfWRX forums: Building the ultimate throwback ‘GOAT’ bag

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3 hours ago

Jul 2, 2026

Brendon Elliott

In our forums, GolfWRX members are taking on a fun equipment debate: if you could build a bag from some of the best-performing clubs of the past, what would make the cut?

Member @Threewoodteeba started the thread by listing clubs that still carry serious nostalgia and performance value, from TaylorMade SIM and Cobra F9 drivers to RocketBallz fairway woods, Srixon 545 irons, Callaway Apex 16 irons, classic wedge lines and older Scotty Cameron and TaylorMade putters.

The replies quickly turned into a WRX greatest-hits exercise:

@chinaski leaned into a bag with proven cult favorites, including TaylorMade M2, RocketBallz fairway wood, Srixon Z745 irons and Mack Daddy 2 Tour Grind wedges.
@Poor Mans Ty Webb said the idea is subjective and should come down to clubs that make a player happy, then built a setup around favorites such as Bridgestone J36 irons, Nike VR Forged wedges and a 1998 Scotty Cameron Teryllium Santa Fe.
@hammergolf called one setup a strong bag and added several past-and-present options, including older Nike, TaylorMade, Ping, Kasco, Titleist, Cleveland and Eye2-style choices.
@btyh also jumped into the discussion, helping reinforce that the GOAT-bag concept is really about memory, confidence and proven personal performance.

Entire thread: Building the “goat” bag

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Whats in the Bag

Luke Clanton WITB 2026 (July)

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4 hours ago

Jul 2, 2026

Will Schube

Luke Clanton had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the John Deere Classic.

Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D (8 degrees)
Shaft: Project X Titan Black 70 TX

Mini driver: TaylorMade R7 Quad (13.5 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black 70 TX

7-wood: TaylorMade Qi35 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black 90 TX

Irons: TaylorMade GAPR Lo (2), TaylorMade P760 (4), P7CB (5-6) TaylorMade P7MB (7-9)
Shafts: KBS Tour Hybrid Prototype 85 S, Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 130 X

Wedges: TaylorMade MG5 (46-SB09, 50-SB09, 54-SB12, 58-LB08)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 125 X

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X

Grips: Golf Pride ZGrip Cord

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

See more in-hand photos of Luke Clanton’s clubs here.

Whats in the Bag

Chandler Blanchet WITB 2026 (July)

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4 hours ago

Jul 2, 2026

Will Schube

Chandler Blanchet had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the John Deere Classic.

Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 X

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 X

7-wood: TaylorMade Qi35 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 9 X

Irons: Titleist U505 (3), Titleist T100 (4-9)
Shafts: Graphite Design AD DI 105 X (3)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 (46-10F, 50-12F, 54-10S, 58-08M), Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks (60-L)
Shafts:True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400