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Forum Thread of the Day: “Anybody currently bagging an obscure, ancient club?”
Today’s Forum Thread of the Day comes from nosedive42 who asks fellow members whether they have an obscure, ancient club that has found its way into their bag. For nosedive42, that club is the Adams RPM Low Profile 5 Wood with the Prolaunch Blue 75S shaft, and our members have been letting each other know what older clubs have made re-appearances in their bag recently.
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.
- b.helts: “Every time I have trouble with a 3-wood I grab my trusty Taylormade 200 Tour 13* with a YS-7. She and I have seen good times and bad, but she rarely lets me down.”
- dpb5031: “I recently put my old Cobra Trusty Rusty 53 (bent to 54) degree back in play. Pretty sure I got it in the mid/late 90s. I moved to FL from NJ, and this wedge gets it done for me. The “Tri-Bounce” sole is awesome for a variety of lies.”
- KRW59: “Ben Hogan Beryllium 52° and 56° Special Wedges, that I rescued/liberated from one of the rental sets in our clubhouse….replaced them with a couple old Ping Eye 2 wedges that I had laying around…. they compliment my ’99 Apex nicely.”
- mjbfyb: “When my putting stroke goes down the drain, I pull out my Hogan Junior blade putter from the ’70s. You have no choice but to put a good stroke on it with that thing. It’s also one of the best feeling putters I’ve ever used.”
- pup142: “When I need a spark in my game I put the Lynx Blackcat Irons back in my bag. Great old irons.”
Entire Thread: “Anybody currently bagging an obscure, ancient club?”
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A shocking Backstryke putter appearance + 7 interesting gear photos from the Zurich Classic
Welcome to New Orleans, where TPC Louisiana plays host to the 2024 Zurich Classic. In between breakfast beignets and nightly Creole feasts, PGA Tour players are also competing in the unique two-man format at the Zurich this week.
Although the vibes in Nawlins are a bit lighter-fare than the recent back-to-back competitions the Masters and the RBC Heritage signature event), the gear news was no less serious this week.
We spotted some recent changes from Rory McIlroy, a very rare Odyssey Backstryke putter, dove into the bag of legendary New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, and spotted Patrick Cantlay continuing to test new equipment.
Get your beads out and crack your crawfish, because it’s time for an equipment rundown from The Big Easy (meaning New Orleans, of course, not Ernie Els).
See all of our photos from the Zurich Classic here
Rory’s on-and-off lob wedge
Since the end of 2023, Rory McIlroy has had an on-again, off-again relationship with a Titleist Vokey K-Grind lob wedge. In his last start, it was on, and the wedge is back in the bag again this week. We got a great look at the complicated grind that McIlroy uses.
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A full look into McIlroy’s bag above also shows that he switched out of the TaylorMade BRNR Mini Copper that he used at the RBC Heritage, and he’s back into the Qi10 core 3-wood. As we discussed last week, McIlroy will likely keep the BRNR around as a course-specific club, trading it in and out for the 3-wood.
See Rory McIlroy’s full 2024 WITB from the Zurich here
Turning Back the clock
Unless Tommy Gainey is in the field, it’s unlikely you’ll ever see Odyssey’s Backstryke technology make an appearance on the PGA Tour.
But then, when you least expect it, Russ Cochran shows up.
For more than a decade – since the 2013 Sony Open in Hawai’i – Cochran has been stuck on 599 PGA Tour starts. This week will be his 600th.
Cochran is in the field at the Zurich this week playing alongside Eric Cole, whose regular caddie is Reed Cochran, Russ’s son.
The Backstryke putter was first released back in 2010, and its unique design helps shift the axis point of the putter closer to the CG of the head. And, the putter is getting a nod this week at the Zurich Classic, thanks to Cochran’s 600th career PGA Tour start.
The putter is certainly awesome, but don’t forget to check out Cochran’s full WITB from this week.
Drew Brees with a Super Bowl winning Scotty Cameron putter
Drew Brees, a legendary retired quarterback for the hometown New Orleans Saints, made an appearance at the Zurich’s Wednesday Pro-Am, playing alongside Zach Johnson, Ryan Palmer, and current Saints QB Derek Carr.
Brees’ bag included a TaylorMade Stealth2 Plus driver, a BRNR Mini 13.5-degree, a Stealth 5-wood, a mixed set of P-790 and P-760 irons, Milled Grind Hi-Toe wedges, and a custom Scotty Cameron “New Orleans Saints” putter, which Scotty made for Brees following his Super Bowl MVP-winning performance in 2010.
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It should also be noted that Brees has his Venmo QR code as a bag tag.
If you’re gambling with Brees on the course, just know that not having cash won’t work as an excuse.
Brilliant.
See Drew Brees’ full WITB from the Zurich here
Stricker’s unrecognizable putter
Steve Stricker has made numerous upgrades to his bag recently, including a new TSR3 driver and T100 irons, but his longtime Odyssey White Hot No. 2 putter is still going strong. It’s the most recognizable unrecognizable putter ever.
Here’s a better look at Stricker’s flatstick, which he started using back in 2007.
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Patrick Cantlay has opened the equipment-switching floodgates
Over on the PGA Tour’s Equipment Report this week, we covered Cantlay’s recent switch into Ping Blueprint S irons, and a Titleist TSR2 driver.
Cantlay hadn’t switched irons for about seven years, so the iron switch he made at The 2024 Masters came as a shock to the norm. He simply isn’t one to change gear very often, so anytime Cantlay makes a switch, it’s news.
It seems the floodgates of equipment testing have opened up a bit for Cantlay, who was also spotted testing a custom Scotty Cameron blade putter on Tuesday this week. By Wednesday, Cantlay was back practicing with his familiar Scotty Cameron T5 Proto mallet, but it’s certainly something to keep an eye on going forward.
Daniel Berger’s custom Jailbird site lines
Berger, who’s currently using Odyssey’s Ai-One Mini Jailbird mallet putter, has a unique 3-dot, 2-line alignment on the crown of his navy-white-navy-white mallet putter. Looking down at the putter, it’s easy to see why this alignment system would help; it just seems impossible to set up to the ball off-center, or misaligned to the target.
Also, for anyone worried, you can rest easy. Yes, he’s still playing the 2013 TaylorMade TP MC irons, which we highlighted in our recent “Modern Classics: Old vs. New” video testing series.
FitzMagic teams back up
Brothers Matthew and Alex Fitzpatrick are teaming up once again at the Zurich this year, and Bettinardi Golf hooked them up with some festive “FitzMagic” headcovers to match this week.
See what else is in Alex Fitzpatrick’s WITB here
And, with that, we say goodbye to the Zurich Classic in New Orleans. Don’t forget to check out all of our photos from this week, including 30 unique photo galleries full of equipment photos.
We’ll see you next week in Texas for the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson!
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- Alejandro Tosti what’s in the bag accurate as of the Zurich Classic.
Driver: Srixon ZX5 Mk II LS (9.5 degrees @10.5)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS T1100 75 6.5
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black 80 TX
Hybrid: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour Rescue (22 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 6.5 100
Irons: Srixon ZX7 Mk II (4-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Mid Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Cleveland RTX6 ZipCore Tour Rack (50-10 MID, 54-10 MID, 58-10 MID, 60-06 LOW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Mid Tour Issue X100, S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron
Grips: Golf Pride MCC Plus4
Check out more in-hand photos of Alejandro Tosti’s WITB in the forums.
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Driver: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (10.5 degrees)
Mini driver: TaylorMade BRNR Mini Copper (13.5 degrees)
5-wood: TaylorMade Stealth Plus (19 degrees)
Irons: TaylorMade P790 (4-8, PW), TaylorMade P760 (9)
Wedges: TaylorMade MG Hi-Toe (52-09, 56-10, 60)
Putter: Scotty Cameron Select Newport 2 Prototype
Check out more in-hand photos of Drew Brees’ clubs here.
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Alejandro Tosti what’s in the bag accurate as of the Zurich Classic. Driver: Srixon ZX5 Mk II LS (9.5 degrees...
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View this post on Instagram A post shared by GolfWRX (@golfwrx) Driver: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (10.5 degrees)...
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Donn Rutkoff
May 7, 2019 at 1:31 pm
Hogan Sure Out Sandwedge 58 degree I think. Could be 30 or older. An Adams Idea Hybrid 3 on th Grafalloy Pro Launch Platinum. Im gessing it at least 15 yrs old and probably 10s of thousands sold. I also have a complete set 2 – 9 of George Nicoll “Monogram” irons I hit a few balls on the range every now and then. Pinned hosel, on TT shafts, unfrtntly Stiff and I play reglr. If anybody knows anything about this Monogram model let me know. They say rustless, and say hand made, instead of saying hand forged. I also use a a Stan Thompson Ginty 2 BeCu sand wedge for use near the green but I use the Hogan when in the sand. Another item on the range occasionall are some Nicklaus McGrgr xp 70 iron on aluminum shafts. But not used yet on a round. I would like to see a course set up a “Persimmon and blades only” event. ANd we would play from the reds, not whites.
solly5
May 6, 2019 at 1:31 pm
Ben Hogan Special SI, Ben Hogan Special 60, and Ben Hogan Utility wedge from my first set of clubs (bought used)which based on my research are 1959 models. (I play the whole set of 1959s every August 13 in honor of Mr. Hogan’s birthday.)
Geoffrey Holland
May 5, 2019 at 3:27 pm
Anyone who says they are bagging or gaming a golf club should be shot and peed on.
Douche Bag
Mar 24, 2020 at 3:38 pm
Douchebags Invade Golf.
Cox
May 5, 2019 at 9:44 am
I still carry a Big Bertha Steelhead 7 wood with original pro launch graphite 65 gram shaft. Bought it 30 years ago new. Has never left my bag. Never will
Geoffrey Holland
May 5, 2019 at 7:55 pm
considering that the original Steelhead was released 20 years ago it’s quite amazing that you bought yours 30 years ago.
Beefcakegolf
May 6, 2019 at 5:31 pm
He got the prototype. Lol!
Tom
May 5, 2019 at 6:11 am
1991 Ram Tom Watson Spin Groove wedges made of and marked Cobalt. Made that one year only, indestructible nearly, lofts 53, 55, and 58 degrees. I no longer play them but did for years. Amazing clubs, large following in the UK, hard to find, I still have them
joro
May 4, 2019 at 5:38 pm
Ping PAL Leftie from the Dark ages with a leather grip. The original along with the ANSER to be the Father of all cloned putters today, and still a great Putter.
Chris G
May 4, 2019 at 3:12 pm
Ping Karsten lil’B 38″ has been my gamer since I was 16 years old (28) Center shafted with a notch right at the end. Heavy, but balanced.
John
May 4, 2019 at 3:12 pm
Original 8802 to get the stroke back to basics.
Steven
May 4, 2019 at 1:14 pm
Just what is pictured. A Ben Hogan beryllium special si. Unfortunately I loaned it to a friend and may not get it back. I also have a 55 but not playing it right now.
David feld
May 4, 2019 at 12:23 pm
Ben Hogan Apex ii, black cameo 1 iron
Brandon
May 3, 2019 at 9:16 pm
Odyssey black spin 61* wedge. Never coming out of the bag.
BigErn
May 4, 2019 at 11:30 pm
Thats my go to club for tooling around in the yard. I swear i can pick that thing clean off the pavement with how sharp the leading edge is on it. It feels great too
Distance Compression Dude
May 3, 2019 at 5:51 pm
Mizuno Grad 2 iron. Hahahahaha!
Mower
May 3, 2019 at 3:59 pm
I love me some Beryllium!
C
May 3, 2019 at 2:53 pm
Bring out ur square grooved clubs I’ll penalise you 2 strokes every hole ya cheat
Mark
May 3, 2019 at 1:43 pm
When the Odyssey misbehaves, an old Achusnet Bullseye Flange putter with a leather wrap grip… but only stays in the bag for one or two rounds.
bobbyg
May 3, 2019 at 11:11 am
Macgregor Sam Snead 307 putter.
Geoffrey Holland
May 5, 2019 at 8:01 pm
I think you meant Wilson.
Bobbyg
May 5, 2019 at 10:45 pm
No. It’s a Mac Gregor 307 brass headed putter. Straight flanged that my father gave me when I was 16. He paid 2 bucks for it.
BobbyG
May 6, 2019 at 1:42 pm
Macgregor 307 straight flange putter. It has a small brass head. Check it out on Ebay and Google. My father bought it for me for $2 when I was 16. It was at a garage sale in a bag of Sam Snead irons.