News

Aretera launches new AO2 wood shafts

Published

7 months ago

Nov 26, 2025

Aretera Golf is a new brand in the high tech world of golf shafts. Founded in 2024 by one of the most legendary shaft designers in recent times, Alex Dee. After 25 years at a premium shaft brand he started his own brand with a veteran group of golf executives. You have probably seen their EC1 Blue shaft as an up charge option in Callaway Elyte woods this year. Aretera set out to build the best performing shafts they possibly could regardless of how expensive the materials are and they are pushing the limits again with the new AO2 series.

The AO2 starts life as some ultra-premium, high-modulus carbon fiber. We hear those terms a lot in the shaft world but there are levels to the type and quality of carbon fiber used in golf shafts. Alex and his team looked to aerospace and F1 racing for thinner and stronger sheets of carbon fiber that offer the ability to layer more sheets in the same space for optimal performance. What they came up with is PowerGrid. PowerGrid is using these exotic and thinner, multi-directional, fibers in more layers to absorb stress and redistribute it along the weave. Aretera uses this in different locations and orientations to create stability where stress on the shaft is the highest.

If you are a shaft nut then you have heard of a shaft’s bias core, the innermost layers that create torsional stiffness for control and to resist twisting at impact. This bias core is usually just a few layers of carbon fiber laid at 45 degrees and then additional carbon layers go on top to adjust the bending stiffness of the shaft. Alex found that by alternating between 45 degree layers and 0 degree layers he was able to really dial in the torsional stiffness, more than he could by keeping them all on the inside of the shaft, while still getting the flex of the shaft correct. This opens up many doors for the shaft design and allows Alex to control the flex and torsional stiffness more independently so no matter the weight or flex you will be getting the same stability you need to hit better shots. Aretera uses about 16 to 20 layers of carbon fiber to get maximum performance out of the AO2 shafts while competitors use around 5 to 7 plies in their construction.

Aretera AO2 is going to be offered in the familiar two profiles, Blue and Gray, to suit a wide range of golfers. Both shafts have an active handle section for great feel and a firm mid section for high energy transfer and torsional stability. The difference between the 2 shafts is in the tip section. Both are stiff for consistent delivery and center contact on the club face but the AO2 Gray is about 7% more stout. For some players that stiffer tip might result in lower launch and spin but that will be swing dependent and your fitter can help you figure out what model is best for you.

AO2 Blue

AO2 Grey

News

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

Published

1 day 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.

GolfWRX may earn a commission for purchases made through links on this page, at no extra cost to you.

Tour Photo Galleries

Photos from the 2026 OccuNet Classic

Published

1 day 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.

General Albums

2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT) – Monday #1

WITB Albums

Pullout Albums

Luke Potter’s custom Cameron putter – 2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT)

News

From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Scotty Cameron GOLO 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition

Published

1 day ago

Jun 9, 2026

Will Schube

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 even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @HuskerFlyer is sharing a Scotty Cameron GOLO with a BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition shaft. While the putter is certainly enviable, the Augusta-inspired shaft is equally noteworthy.

From the listing:

Scotty Cameron Golo 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition Scotty Headcover 34″ $375

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.