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GolfWRX’s most-read equipment stories of the year
It’s that time of year, GolfWRXers, when we take a backward glance at some of the best content published over the past 12 months.
As 2023 approaches, we’re counting down the 10 most-read equipment stories of the year on GolfWRX. And after much internal discussion and impassioned debate (read: my editorial whims), we’ve decided to include WITB articles in the list.
But you didn’t come here to read an intro from the EIC, so let’s get to the list.
10. TOUR REPORT: This dominant PGA pro is using hybrids (and irons) from 11 years ago
In February, our tour reporter Andrew Tursky filed a look at the incredible clubs South Florida PGA Hall of Famer Alan Morin’s had in play.
9. Best driver 2022: Most forgiving driver
No surprise here, but GolfWRXers were keenly interested in our Best driver: Most forgiving shortlist.
8. Best fairway woods of 2022: By expert club fitters for you!
Eighth on our list is our expert panel of fitters’ picks for the best fairway woods of the year.
7. Justin Thomas WITB 2022 (January)
JT’s sticks from January were of great interest to GolfWRXers.
6. Rory McIlroy WITB 2022 (February)
Rory’s adoption of Stealth woods and MG3 wedges brought plenty of eyeballs to his February WITB.
5. John Daly says this is the modern-day piece of golf equipment that changed everything
Whenever JD offers his opinion, it’s of interest to the golf audience at large. This take was a good one.
4. Cameron Smith’s winning WITB: 2022 Players Championship
Cam Smith’s Titleist gear from The Players Championship comes in fourth on our list.
3. ‘Tiger was paying attention…even if the world wasn’t’ – Chamblee hits back at former major champ’s Woods ball claim
Cool story here in which Brandel Chamblee offers his opinion in the “significance of Tiger Woods’ golf ball in 2000” debate.
2. Bettinardi issues statement after putters appear on shelves in Costco
Arguably the most unexpected equipment story of the year/on our list: When Bettinardi putters started showing up on the shelves of a discount retailer, the folks in Tinley Park had to put out a message.
1. Best driver 2022: Expert club fitters recommend the best driver for you
No surprise here: topping the list is the fruit of 1,000s of fittings conducted by our expert panel of fitters: Best driver 2022.
Happiest of holidays and absolute best wishes for you and your families in the year ahead!
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.
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
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
Aaron Rai’s winning WITB: 2026 PGA Championship
Russell Henley’s winning WITB: 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge
Photos from the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
CJ Cup Byron Nelson Tour Report: Koepka and Kim’s newest putters finally get hot
Charles Schwab Challenge Tour Report: MacIntyre, Åberg and Spaun all switch putters, TaylorMade launches new Spider
Details on J.J. Spaun’s surprise putter switch
GolfWRX Launch Report: 2026 Titleist GTS drivers
Photos from the 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge
PGA Championship Tour Report: Fitzpatrick, Koepka among big-name putter switches for Aronimink
Photos from the ShopRite LPGA
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...
Eric Cole WITB 2026 (June)
Driver: PXG Lightning Tour Max (9 degrees) Shaft: Project X Titan Yellow 70 TX 3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (15 degrees) Shaft:...
Si Woo Kim WITB 2026 (May)
Driver: Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond (8.5 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X Mini driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Mini...
Wyndham Clark’s winning WITB: 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D (10.5 degrees) Shaft: Project X Titan Yellow 60 TX 3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D Tour (15 degrees) Shaft: Project...
Brandon
Dec 29, 2022 at 9:15 am
This “story” has been up at the top of the page for a week. Be less lazy.
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