Equipment
Why does size matter as it pertains to distance? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing why size matters as it pertains to distance. WRXer ‘baller4opca’ kicks off the thread, asking:
“Why are folks putting a lot of stock in the added bulk of Bryson? How does that size translate to ball speed? I know the height and length of a player matters but confused on why size matters. I take a Cameron Champ for example. He is long and lanky but still pounds the ball. I’m a fairly muscular guy by golf standards and find that being this muscular can sometimes take away from my flexibility.”
And our members have been having their say on the subject in our forums.
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.
- Shankyouverymuch: “Force = Mass X Acceleration. The added bulk equates to more force when he swings. Of course, you still need to swing the club properly to obtain maximum results.”
- PhilsFanDrew: “There are many different ways to hit the ball a long way. A taller, lankier player can generate a lot of speed by creating a wider swing arc giving the clubhead more time to generate speed before impact. A stockier player like Jon Rahm takes a really small backswing but has so much lower body power to hit the ball far. Other than size, Bryson is swinging with the same swing philosophy he’s had since becoming a pro so he must feel that in order to maximize distance for the way he swings that he needed to add mass. He also seems very data-driven so I could see him gather his stats with his new frame and then if he isn’t getting the results he wants dial it back to find a happy medium.”
- QuigleyDU: “It really pretty simple. Getting bigger just adds that much more punch to the ball. Would you rather be hit by George foreman or Floyd Mayweather? Floyd is probably faster, but George is so much bigger it is going to hurt more. It also adds stability to your swing when swinging that hard.”
- oikos1: “Big guys and little guys can both hit the ball far. There seems to be this underlying “for or against” discussion which is completely irrelevant as we have evidence for both to work. Figuring out what you think is best for you is the challenge, and there is only one way to find out.”
Entire Thread: “Why does size matter as it pertains to distance?”
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Equipment
Rickie Fowler’s new putter: Standard-length Odyssey Jailbird 380 in custom orange
Editor’s note: This is an excerpt from a piece our Andrew Tursky originally wrote for PGATour.com’s Equipment Report. Head over there for the full article.
…The Jailbird craze hasn’t really slowed down in 2024, either. According to Odyssey rep Joe Toulon, there are about 18-20 Jailbird putter users on the PGA TOUR.
Most recently, Akshay Bhatia won the 2024 Valero Texas Open using a broomstick-style Odyssey Jailbird 380 putter and Webb Simpson is switching into a replica of that putter at the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship.
Now, Fowler, who essentially started the whole Jailbird craze, is making a significant change to his putter setup.
Fowler, who has had a couple weeks off since the 2024 RBC Heritage, started experimenting with a new, custom-orange Jailbird 380 head that’s equipped with a standard 35-inch putter build, rather than his previous 38-inch counter-balanced setup.
According to Fowler, while he still likes the look and forgiveness of his Jailbird putter head, he’s looking to re-incorporate more feel into his hands during the putting stroke.
He told GolfWRX.com on Tuesday at the Wells Fargo Championship that the 38-inch counterbalanced setup “served its purpose” by helping him to neutralize his hands during the stroke, but now it’s time to try the standard-length putter with a standard-size SuperStroke Pistol Tour grip to help with his feel and speed control.
Although Fowler was also spotted testing standard-length mallets from L.A.B. Golf and Axis1 on Tuesday, he confirmed that the custom Odyssey Jailbird 380 is the putter he’ll use this week at the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship.
Head over to PGATour.com for the full article.
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Whats in the Bag
Akshay Bhatia WITB 2024 (May)
- Akshay Bhatia what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wells Fargo Championship. Bhatia is deciding between drivers. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Callaway Rogue ST Max LS (9 degrees @7.2, 2 grams lead tape heel, 4 grams toe)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X (44 7/8 inches, tipped 1 inch)
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max D (9 degrees @7)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (15 degrees @13.9)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X (43 inches, tipped 1.5)
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW Prototype (19 degrees @17.8)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 10 X
Irons: Callaway X Forged UT (21 degrees) Buy here, Callaway Apex TCB Raw (5-PW)
Shafts: KBS $-Taper 125 S+
Wedges: Callaway Jaws Raw (50-10S @49, 54-10S, 60-08C @61)
Shafts: KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 135 X
Putter: Odyssey Versa Jailbird 380
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Split
Grips: Iomic
Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour
More photos of Akshay Bhatia’s WITB in the forums.
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Whats in the Bag
Emiliano Grillo WITB 2024 (May)
- Emiliano Grillo what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wells Fargo Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (9 degrees @10)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (15 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 70 TX
5-wood: Cobra LTDx Prototype (18.5 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 70 TX
Irons: Callaway Apex TCB (4-9)
Shafts: Project X 6.5
Wedges: Callaway MD3 Milled (46-08S), Callaway Jaws Raw (50-10S, 54-10S, 60-08T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG #5
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Flatso 1.0
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Check out more in-hand photos of Emiliano Grillo’s clubs here.
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June
Jun 25, 2020 at 4:40 pm
Bigger is always better!
Foxy
Jun 25, 2020 at 4:38 pm
You gotta have the size to go the distance, boys.
Daylene Delight
Jun 25, 2020 at 2:49 pm
Seriously? You had to ask if size matters? It’s not the size of the boat. It’s the motion of the ocean. Technique is everything, my dear.
gwelfgulfer
Jun 25, 2020 at 12:59 am
I actually think the past 15ish years of the PGA Tour has shown the opposite in that the little guys can pound it. Bryson is a complete anomaly rather than a rule. Far more little guys with actual game playing for actual money vs. the gorillas praying to just get 1 out of 6 shots in the grid…
Tommy
Jun 24, 2020 at 6:12 pm
You don’t see too many “skinny” guys on the Long Drive circuit. On the contrary, they’re into steroid fueled bulk ala WWE and the stronger and bigger they are, the longer they are, so it seems.
Rory
Jun 25, 2020 at 10:54 am
One of the top guys weighs 195… not very big ..