Equipment
WMPO Tour Truck Report: MMT mania, Chez puts Ascent to the test, Hoffman goes the other way on his 60
Titleist
Continuation of a theme: More players adding length.
CT Pan went to 46 inches in his TSi2 driver (9 degrees) with a Fujikura Ventus Red 6 X.
Richy Werenski to 46 inches in his TSi4 driver (9 degrees) with a Fujikura Ventus Red 6 X.
Russell Henley to TSi3 (10 degrees) from TSi4 with a KBS TD 80 Category 5.
Will Zalatoris replaced his trusty TS3 19-degree hybrid with a Titleist U500 3-iron. The new chicken stick has a Nippon Pro Modus3 Hybrid shaft.
Charles Howell III is progressing nicely into his Mitsubishi MMT iron shafts. After a solid second round at Torrey with the new sticks, he is now home at Isleworth CC testing further. Word is he is very happy with the dispersion across the board.
Vokey Wedge Rep (Aaron Dill)
“Conditions here are a little soft from rain and snow recently in the area. Wedge wise, we are seeing the usual fresh grooves as players have commented that the greens are not holding the ball as well as expected from the moisture they have around the course. “
Charley Hoffman is testing and possibly gaming a K Grind (60-06). Charley would normally game a 60-04L but said with the softer conditions a little forgiveness could be a nice thing to have. Spent time around the short game area and saw some excellent results.
Ping
Scott Harrington ditched his G410 3-wood opting to adjust his 5-wood (16 degrees) to a stronger spec to fill the gap. The 5-wood has a Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X shaft. He also added a G425 Crossover with a Fujikura Ventus Blue 9 X Hybrid shaft.
Gary Woodland is now in a Ping G425 LST 3-wood (14.5 degrees set at 13.6). Shaft: Accra Tour ZX 4100 M5 (42.5 inches, tipped 2.5 inches) and a Ping G425 Max 7-wood (20.5 degrees @19) with the Accra Tour ZX 4100 M5.
Stewart Cink switched into G425 LST (10.5 degrees) from the G410LST (10.5 degrees) he has had recent success with. The new driver has a Graphite Design Tour AD XC 6 TX (45.25″).
Cameron Champ put a stronger lofted i500 3-iron in the bag (17 degrees). Like his irons, it has a True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 shaft.
TaylorMade
Harold Varner (non-staffer) tested multiple variations of the SIM2 Max (10.5 degrees). Fujikura Motore X F1 6X, Ventus Black 6 TX, and Evo 7 6 X shafts. Not sure if any will make it in play but sounds like a Fuji party over there.
Chez Reavie (non-staffer) tested a SIM2 Max driver (9 degrees), SIM2 3-wood (15 degrees), and SIM2 5-wood (19 degrees) with Aldila Ascent Red 60 TX, 70 TX, 80 TX. He also put a SIM2 Hybrid (22 degrees) in the bag with MMT HY 90 TX. Not 100 percent sure if the driver will go in, but we will keep you posted.
Nick Taylor put a SIM2 3-wood (15 degrees) in the bag with a Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X.
Scott Stallings (non-staffer) is also testing the SIM2 (10.5 degrees) with an MCA Kaili White 60 TX.
Hudson Swafford (non-staffer) tested a 60-09 LN Hi-Toe 2 lob wedge. He was previously in the OG Hi-Toe. The wedge has a True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shaft.
Callaway
*Callaway is seeing its fastest Tour conversion rate since Epic
Sam Burns switched into Epic Speed (9 degrees) fully equipped with a TPT Prototype shaft
Will Gordon, who is making some swing changes, lofted up on his Epic Speed Triple Diamond Driver (10.5 degrees from 9). The new driver has an MCA Tensei White CK Pro 60 TX shaft.
Dylan Frittelli switched into Odyssey’s new “Triple Track 2-Ball Ten Proto” putter.
Erik Van Rooyen will most likely be putting the 2-Ball Proto in play as well.
Scott Garrison SST/KBS
Fun story here. Scottie Scheffler, who cracked the face of his trusty Nike Pro Limited 3-wood a couple of weeks back, was in search of a replacement. Garrison had an old one in his garage and brought it out to TPC this week. The potential new replacement is shafted up with a KBS TD 70 Category 5 shaft. Scheffler’s previous setup had an Aldila Rogue Black 110 M.S.I. 70 TX.
Photo Courtesy of @scotteggolf
Free Agents
Scott Brown put a brand new set of Proto Concept irons in the bag. The exotic Japanese muscle backs came fully equipped with yet another set of Mitsubishi MMT 125 TX shafts.
Steve Stricker added some new Callaway gear to the bag recently swapping in the new Epic Speed Triple Diamond driver (9 degrees) with a Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 8.2 X and a fresh set of Callaway Apex TCB (Tour Cavity Back) irons. The irons have True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts.
Scott Stallings also tested the Mitsubishi MMT 125 TX in his Titleist T100 irons.
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.
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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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ChristianR
Feb 4, 2021 at 2:55 am
How it works exactly for non-staffers and free agents? They have access to tour trucks to get whatever they want?
Richie Hunt
Feb 4, 2021 at 4:53 pm
Yes, There’s usually an area for the Tour vans to park that isn’t too far from the range. On the driving range there’s usually at least one rep for every manufacturer and typically the player or his caddie will ask the Tour rep about trying a driver and shaft combination. Sometimes the player/caddie may actually stop by the Tour truck. Usually when they stop by the Tour truck it’s for repairs (grips replaced, wedges grinded, etc).
On the putting greens there’s usually a few bags filled with putters to try out and a player will go and grab one of the putters. Typically if they decide to keep it they’ll just let the Tour rep know.
From the stories I’ve heard, PXG is the only company that charges non-staffers for their equipment. The other companies don’t charge as they look at it like if the player wins with their equipment, that’s a victory for them.
ChristianR
Feb 5, 2021 at 4:44 am
Thanks Richie.
I was guessing exactly that.
Craig
Feb 5, 2021 at 6:47 pm
Pretty much.
Ryan
Feb 3, 2021 at 7:15 pm
Damn it. Now I have to go try those MMT iron shafts.
Karsten's Ghost.
Feb 4, 2021 at 2:14 pm
You’re not alone. If the pros are finally happy with dispersion, this could be the tipping point.
Benny
Feb 3, 2021 at 7:10 pm
Wow awesome details guys. Stricker not only switching from Titliest but driver snd irons as well as x100 shafts, wtf!?!?
T
Feb 4, 2021 at 10:49 am
Right? Doesn’t even seem like they’re talking about the right person here… must be true, but seems totally out of character for Stricker lol
George
Feb 4, 2021 at 3:36 pm
I was really hoping the Apex TCB stood for Takin’ Care of Business.
DS
Feb 5, 2021 at 10:25 am
Jordan Speith should follow Stricker to the tour van!!