Equipment
Cobra launches new King TEC mini driver
Cobra has today introduced the King TEC mini driver which is now available for presale.

Built for versatility, the King TEC-MD features a compact clubhead and fairway wood-length shaft (13.5 degrees of standard loft and a shorter, fairway wood-length 43.75” shaft), in design to make it easier to swing and for more accuracy than traditional drivers.

“We’ve seen a significant number of Tour players put mini drivers in their bag in the last year with great success. We think there are a lot of recreational players who can also benefit from the combination of distance and accuracy mini-drivers provide, especially with the addition of Cobra’s industry-leading technologies and fitting capabilities.” – Dan Ladd, president of Cobra Puma Golf

The new mini driver includes a titanium body with a light weight, multilayer carbon crown that redistributes more weight to the sole in design for improved launch and forgiveness.

A titanium PWRSHELL face insert with H.O.T. Face Technology aims to deliver a higher CT around the center of the hitting area for more robust distance and ball speed, particularly on off-center strikes.

For improved fitting and versatility, two moveable sole weights (forward and rear) allow for a customizable CG location – placing the heavier 12g weight in the forward position produces lower spin rates and increased ball speed, while placing the 12g weight in the back position produces slightly higher spin rates and increased forgiveness.

In addition, the mini driver features a FutureFit33 adjustable hosel system. The system offers 33 unique loft and lie settings that can be adjusted independently, allowing you to adjust the loft and lie by + or – 2 degrees in every direction to dial-in your launch, speed and control.
“FutureFit33 is a true breakthrough in metalwood fitting. Never before has any hosel system provided 33 unique loft and lie settings that can be adjusted so quickly and easily. 33 settings is more than four times our previous hosel system and more than double our nearest competitor.” – Jose Miraflor, VP of Product Architecture and Consumer Connections at Cobra Puma Golf

The new King TEC-MD is available for presale today (Jan. 12th, 2026) and at retail beginning January 16, 2026 and is priced at $479.
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
