Equipment
Today from the Forums: “Practicing/Playing with two different sets of irons?”
Today from the Forums we take a look at an interesting thread created by WRXer ‘jjcpa’ who is currently practicing with two different sets of irons to ensure any weaknesses are down to him and not the clubs. Jjcpa asks fellow members what they think of his approach and WRXers have been sharing their thoughts 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.
- PowerCobra98: “I’ve always got 2 sets of irons at any given time, and I routinely play and practice with both. Still searching for the perfect set for me (they don’t exist!).”
- jwadds19: “I have multiple sets and interchange them somewhat regularly, but it’s just because I personally like mixing it up. I just think its fun using different clubs. They are similar make-ups, so it isn’t too big of a deal from a playability standpoint. I’m also not a tour pro, but strike it alright, so hitting any of my sets doesn’t change much. Might look to change up my z785 scoring irons for some z forged soon though!”
- shankman2000: “I regularly flip between two sets of irons, different brands but same shafts and so I feel happy to do so. Wedges same in both bags. If it is logistically more convenient to have multiple sets in different places (travel etc.) that can match I don’t see an issue. Maybe have one set as blades/players irons and one that is more forgiving to work on strike?”
- bvanlieu: “Primary set and a vacation/fun set. My vacation irons are slightly harder to hit Miura CB’s vs my blended P770/790 primary set. If I had to game the Miuras I could, one reason I get them vs MB’s for a holiday set 🙂 Some days I just want to go out and play for the sake of playing, and playing blades, my old pings (rarely come out) or the Miuras fit that bill nicely.”
- Tim Sherwood: “I have a set for practice and a set for play purely because I can only ever practice from mats, so I don’t want the wear and tear on my good set. Both sets have similar head profiles and shaft weights.”
Entire Thread: “Practicing/Playing with two different sets of irons?”
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
