Equipment
Game enjoyment irons for a blade player? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing ‘game enjoyment’ irons. WRXer ‘BCULAW’ kicks off the thread, saying:
“I love hitting irons. I have played blades for most of the past 15 years. Currently in Pro 221s that I like very much. I have been shooting in the low seventies with them, and am not necessarily looking for gear to improve my iron play.
BUT…….
Sometimes I wish I just had an easy to hit, point and shoot, effortless distance set of irons to tinker around with for fun. A true “game enjoyment” set with great feel and “easy button” playability.
I was about to pull the trigger on a set of G430s for just such occasions. What are the other sets I should consider? Maybe P790?
Whats the best “easy to hit” game enjoyment iron for someone that loves hitting irons?”
And our members have been sharing their top picks in our forum.
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.
- golfschnell: “These guys (featured image), stupid easy to hit, good and consistent spin numbers, nice feel, and since they won’t be your primary players, they are comparatively inexpensive. Super inexpensive if you can assemble yourself.”
- lefthack: “I bought some Takomo 101’s for this and sold them a month later because it wasn’t as fun. They were stupid easy to hit and it seemed like every shot was straight as an arrow. But I couldn’t tell where on the face I was hitting and didn’t know if it was actually a good shot, or if the irons were doing their thing. But that is me. I like the challenge that is golf and blades make me put effort into my game.”
- GDB67: “Wilson DnyaPower forged. Absolutely a blast to hit.”
Entire Thread: “Game enjoyment irons for a blade player? – GolfWRXers discuss”
Equipment
Neal Shipley, AKA, the “Big Fridge’s,” custom stamping
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.

“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
Equipment
From the GolfWRX Classifieds: L.A.B. Purple DF3 with Masters cover
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, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.

From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
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
Whats in the Bag
Maria Torres WITB 2026 (June)
Driver: Ping G440 LST (9 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 5-M4

3-wood: Ping G440 Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

5-wood: Ping G440 Max (19 degrees @18)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

Hybrid: Ping G440 (23 degrees)
Shaft: Oban Isawa Red Hybrid Shaft 04 Flex 70 Gms

Irons: Srixon ZXi7 (5-P)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i80

Wedges: Cleveland RTZ (50-MID, 54-FULL, 58-MID)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i105

Putter: L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i
Shaft: ACCRA Putter Shaft

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
