Equipment
PGA Show Perspective: Made to last – Powerbilt golf
Golf is a timeless game, but rarely do we see a brand that stands the test of time. That is a different story with Powerbilt Golf, however.
The brand has been revitalized into the modern era from its origins in 1916. Originally owned by Hillerich & Bradsby (who operated Louisville Slugger baseball bat company as well) Powerbilt golf was among golf’s storied and decorated companies.

The company’s reign spanned from the 1930’s to 1980’s with major championship wins in professional golf throughout. The company celebrated its 110th year in business in 2026.
“This is a brand that we have so many people saying I remember seeing this in my Grandpa’s golf bag” said Trevor Larsen of Powerbilt Product Development.
So, what’s going on with Powerbilt right now? A lot, it turns out.
First and foremost, the spirit of the persimmon is alive and well with Powerbilt. Tom Demsey builds the company’s persimmon drivers and fairway woods. The four-time All-American at Arizona State University, 1993 NCAA Individual Champion, and PGA Tour player from 1995 to 2015 crafts these clubs by hand.

From there, Powerbilt offers clubs into the modern game with a full lineup through the bag. For irons, their lineup covers the player’s distance set, Atlas PD, Atlas CB cavity back, and Atlas MB muscle back irons.


For the putter, intriguingly, Powerbilt teamed up with club designer Weston Maughan and created a timeless, fully CNC-milled classic blade design forged from Japanese S20C carbon steel. A putter matches the aesthetic of the history of the company!

Moving to the top part of the bag, we got to see the brand new Atlas 430-3D, a 3D-printed driver, the first of its kind. The driver is so new, Powerbilt had its first shipment arrive to the PGA Show and right into the booth for the big debut.



Also on the driver front, Powerbilt showcased a mini driver at the PGA Show. The Atlas Mini is 12 degrees, and it can be adjusted higher and lower in loft by two degrees.

From persimmon to 3D-printed drivers, Powerbilt is doing something unique in today’s game, and we’re looking forward to what this generation-spanning company delivers in the future.
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

NRJyzr
Jan 25, 2026 at 9:00 am
The man making persimmons for Pwerbilt is Todd Demsey (not Tom), former PGA Tour professional.
Noonan
Jan 22, 2026 at 4:24 pm
Sick looking clubs. Would like to pick up the CB/MB combo irons and that flow neck blade putter all in black.