Equipment
11 Revealing photos from The Barclays
GolfWRX was live this week from The Barclays at Plainfield C.C. in Edison, N.J., as the FedExCup Playoffs got underway. If you missed any of the galleries from this week, make sure to catch up on them below:
Playoffs. Don’t talk about playoffs. Playoffs?!
Sorry, but we are indeed talking about the FedExCup Playoffs, where the winner gets $10 million. So while the PGA Tour guys are grinding over 3-footers for millions and millions of dollars, I’ll be here revealing some photos.
Welcome to the playoff version of Revealing Photos.
“Chuckie 3 Sticks” needs a nickname tweak
He seems to have a new gamer putter every week, and he’s usually tinkering with at least two other putters.
This week he’s testing a few PXG putters, and last time he teed it up at the PGA Championship he was gaming a Scotty Cameron prototype. As gear heads we should all have sympathy for him; he’s truly one of us.
And for his tinkering habit with putters, we shall call him Chuckie 3 FlatSticks.
I wonder what Patrick Reed is listening to?
Maybe it’s that song from the most insufferable commercial in golf…
Also, Reed is testing a new Odyssey Big T putter, which looks to be a Reed-only version. Off-the-shelf Big T putters have the company’s Fusion RX insert, but his has a White Hot Pro insert.
When you’re a top-5 player in the world, you get any insert you want.
There’s a reason Snedeker is one of the best putters on Tour
It looks like he burned a hole through the sweet spot of his White Hot putter insert. It’s easier to be consistent when you never miss the center of the club face.
Weekly sneaker heat
Who would have thought you’d be making your next sneaker purchase based on a photo of Jason Dufner? He’s wearing the LeBron 12 low white “USA” shoes on the putting green, which you should consider adding to your collection.
Why is Dufner wearing LeBron’s? Maybe because LeBron James plays basketball for the Cleveland Cavs, and Jason Dufner was born in Cleveland, Ohio.
Just a thought.
Will McGirt’s all white Nippon N.S. Pro Prototype shafts
I wonder if you’re allowed to swing white shafts after Labor Day, or if that’s still considered a fashion faux pas.
Spieth really is the Golden Boy
Even the cops love him.
And if anyone was looking for the rat on the PGA Tour, we may have found him. He’s clearly working as an informant.
Plus Spieth’s hands, they never shake… ever.
Isn’t it ironic?
Canadian Graham Delaet’s name displayed right below a Dunkin’ Donuts “America Runs on Dunkin” ad? Do they even dunk their donuts north of the border?
SeeMore’s three putter sizes…
SeeWayMore, SeeMore, SeeLess.
But seriously, they’re (from left-to-right) the SeeMore Giant FGP, SeeMore FGP and the SeeMore Mini Giant.
You can see inside Cobra’s new King LTD driver
And, in case you were wondering, three golf balls fit inside the SpacePort.
The color scheme looks dangerously similar to Rickie Fowler’s Porsche. Coincidence?
Related: Our Tech story on Cobra’s new King LTD driver
A photo of a sign that says no cameras…
Well played, Greg (our Tour photographer).
Help me caption this photo
I am whatever GolfWRX needs me to be. And for now, that means leaving this amazing image for the people of GolfWRX to caption.
In the comments, give us your best Batman quote, and see if you can tie it into golf, Titleist or Scotty Cameron.
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Whats in the Bag
Ben Kohles WITB 2024 (May)
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 X
3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth Plus (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X
Hybrid: Titleist TSR3 (19 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue HB 9 x
Irons: Titleist T200 (4, 5), Titleist 620 CB (6-9)
Shafts: Project X 6.0
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (46-10F, 50-12F, 54-12D, 60)
Shafts: Project X 6.0
Putter: Scotty Cameron P5 prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
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Whats in the Bag
Kris Kim WITB 2024 (May)
- Kris Kim what’s in the bag accurate as of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. More photos from the event here.
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9 degrees @7)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 60 TX
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (15 degrees @13.5)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 73 TX
Irons: TaylorMade P770 (2, 4), TaylorMade P7MB (5-PW)
Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 X
Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (50-09SB, 56-12SB, 60-11TW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 WV 125
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Check out more in-hand photos of Kris Kim’s equipment here.
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Equipment
Welcome to the family: TaylorMade launches PUDI and PDHY utility irons
TaylorMade is continuing its UDI/DHY series with the successor to the Stealth UDI and DHY utility irons: PUDI and PDHY (which the company styles as P·UDI and P·DHY). TaylorMade is folding the designs in with its P Series of irons.
TaylorMade outlined the process of developing its new utilities this way. The company started with the data on utility iron usage. Not surprisingly, better players — i.e. those who generate more clubhead speed and strike the ball more precisely — were found to gravitate toward the UDI model. DHY usage, however, covered a wider swath than the company might have expected with six-to-18 handicappers found to be bagging the club.
TaylorMade also found that the majority of golfers playing UDI or DHY utilities were playing P Series irons at the top of their iron configurations.
Can you see where this is going?
Matt Bovee, Director of Product Creation, Iron and Wedge at TaylorMade: “As we look to the future, beyond the tech and the design language, we are excited about repositioning our utility irons into the P·Series family. P·UDI is an easy pair for players that currently play P·Series product and P·DHY is an extremely forgiving option for players of all skill levels. It is a natural fit to give these players the performance in this category that they are looking for.”
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TaylorMade PUDI
Crafted with tour player input, TaylorMade sought to develop a confidence-inspiring utility iron that blends with the rest of the P Series irons. Also of note: Interestingly, the PUDI has a more compact head than the P790.
In comparison to past UDI products, the PUDI has a more traditional iron shape, slimmer toplines, and less offset with a little of the backbar visible at address.
TaylorMade PDHY
Larger in profile than the PUDI, the PDHY seeks to position center of gravity (CG) lower in the club for ease of launch. The toe height is larger and the profile is larger at address — roughly five millimeters longer than PUDI — the sole of the club is wider for improved forgiveness.
Club Junkie’s take
Golfers who feel like they are missing something at the top of the bag could find the PUDI or PDHY a great option. The look of the PUDI should fit the most discerning eye with a more compact look, less offset, and a thinner topline. If you want a little more confidence looking down the P-DHY will be slightly larger while still being a good-looking utility iron.
For being small packages both models pack a pretty good punch with fast ball speeds, even off-center. The feel is soft and you get a solid feel of the ball compressing off the face when you strike it well. Your ears are greeted with a nice heavy thud as the ball and club come together. The PDHY will launch a little higher for players who need it while the PUDI offers a more penetrating ball flight. Both utility irons could be the cure for an open spot in the top end of the bag.
PUDI, PDHY, or Rescue?
TaylorMade offers the following notes to assist golfers in filling out their bags:
- PUDI has mid-CG right behind the center face to create a more penetrating mid-to-low ball flight
- PDHY has a lower center of gravity to produce an easier-to-launch mid-to-high ball flight.
- Both PUDI and PDHY are lower-flying than the company’s hybrid/Rescue clubs.
- PUDI is more forgiving than P790.
- PDHY is the most forgiving iron in the entire TaylorMade iron family
Pricing, specs, and availability
Price: $249.99
At retail: Now
Stock shafts: UST Mamiya’s Recoil DART (105 X, 90 S and 75 R – only in PDHY)
Stock grip: Golf Pride’s ZGrip (black/grey)
PUDI lofts: 2-17°, 3-20°, 4-22° in both left and right-handed
PDHY lofts: 2-18°, 3-20° and 4-22° in both left and right-handed
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Pitter
Aug 30, 2015 at 10:01 am
Charles Howell III new nickname should be “Thirsten” ( ie; Gilligans Island), his putters are on a 3 hour tour, trying to find something to get him off the ” island”.
Pitter
Aug 30, 2015 at 10:06 am
” Thurston “
Pitter
Aug 30, 2015 at 9:41 am
Holy bat @!$& Robin, I can’t get over the face of this putter!
Pitter
Aug 30, 2015 at 9:15 am
Batman: I love new technology, beam me up Scotty.
Brad
Aug 29, 2015 at 8:09 pm
Hey Scotty, where’s my Tour Bat stamp?!
RG
Aug 29, 2015 at 8:04 am
Joker,”I finally putt him in his place.”
JD
Aug 28, 2015 at 5:01 pm
“Vicki Vale always putts out.”
Jimmeh
Aug 28, 2015 at 3:46 pm
“I don’t need to tie it to Titleist” ‘Why not?’ “BECAUSE I’M BATMAN”
Austin
Aug 28, 2015 at 3:19 pm
Batman: “This would be mine if it didn’t have a fatso grip”
mlecuni
Aug 28, 2015 at 3:01 pm
Less sarcasms is the key. Good edito, keep going !
John
Aug 28, 2015 at 2:46 pm
I asked for a Battinardi……
Ok I’ll see myself out.
Lance Davis
Aug 28, 2015 at 11:07 am
The Category: Before and After
“Dark Knight Putting With The Dean’s Daughter.”
rymail00
Aug 27, 2015 at 11:59 pm
Comment: Quick Robin! To the bottom of the hole!
Matto
Aug 27, 2015 at 7:47 pm
“Ohhh nice…….Scotty, is this the new (pause)…Tri-weave titanium dipped armour plated Newport?”
*Scotty- “…….no.”
greg
Aug 27, 2015 at 7:06 pm
Nice job, AT. I thought you’d like the photo of the no cameras sign. Thought the Dunkin sign might warrant a Tim Hortons mention. Keep up the great work each week
Jason
Aug 27, 2015 at 5:42 pm
“giving the golfers the putter they deserve, but not the putter they need right now”
Rob
Aug 27, 2015 at 4:54 pm
Caption: Don’t worry Mr. Soheim, I won’t let him get away with this.
Rob
Aug 27, 2015 at 4:58 pm
Edit: Solheim
Nick
Aug 27, 2015 at 4:46 pm
Does it come in black?