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GolfWRXer claims that these PXG irons are in ‘unicorn territory’

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In our forums, our members have been reacting to a glowing review from a member over PXG’s 0317CB irons. WRXer ‘zlawson36’ goes in-depth in his love for the irons, saying:

“There are a few threads out there that mention how great the PXG 0317CBs are, but not a dedicated thread, so I decided to open one for folks to discuss their experience. 

I had to have wrist surgery last season, and upon being cleared, I decided to get re-fit for clubs as my speed and dynamics have changed. I live in Lexington, KY, and there is a PXG store in Cincinnati, so I made the drive up to get fitted for fairway woods.

While I was there, we settled on fairway woods pretty quickly and had some time to kill, so I asked to try the new Gen 8 T heads as well as the 0317T and 0317CBs. Coming from i230s, the Gen 8 T heads looked fairly similar, but the 0317 lineups were definitely slimmer and slightly more intimidating to look down at. 

I swing a 7-iron right around 80-83 mph. First swing with the CB gave me 116 mph ballspeed and 171 yards of carry (indoors, Trackman 4, RCT Pro V1). The spin was right around 5800 rpm and a decent angle of 47 degrees. Not to mention off the face it felt like the softest club I had ever hit. Next shot, more of the same, and again, and again. After 12 balls, I averaged 170 carry with this 33* 7 iron. 

I ended up being fit into the CBs 6-GW and a 5 in the T head. KBS Tour 120S +1″ and 1* upright. I have had them on the course, and I am extremely happy with the turf interaction. My average yardages have jumped, and I have gained a new level of confidence in my iron game.

Gapping:

GW: 120

PW: 135

9i: 150

8: 160

7: 170

6: 183

5: 195

All I can say, is my iron search may finally be over. These are in unicorn territory for me. The honeymoon period is definitely real, but I haven’t felt this way about my iron play in a handful of years.”

And our members have been sharing their reaction to the review in response.

Here are a couple of posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

  • jblough99: “Had a set a few years ago, hands down the softest feeling irons I’ve ever played, and I use an X ball.  Can’t imagine what it would be like with a low compression ball.”
  • sheppy335: “Glad you got fitted and it is going well for you. I did the same thing this year and had the fitter check all lofts and lengths for me, I had lengths all over the place but the lofts were great and so was the shafts.”

Entire Thread: “‘These are in unicorn territory’ – GolfWRXer raves over PXG irons”

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Neal Shipley, AKA, the “Big Fridge’s,” custom stamping

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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.

Check out Shipley’s full what’s in the bag and the rest of his wedge stampings here on “Inside the Ropes” from Colonial.

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: L.A.B. Purple DF3 with Masters cover

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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

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Maria Torres WITB 2026 (June)

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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

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