Equipment
GolfWRX Members Vote: “Which manufacturer made Tiger’s TGR prototype irons?”
With Tiger Woods being back in the full swing of things, it’s only right for the world of GolfWRX to take a look at what clubs he’s using.
Based on a picture Tweeted at us from @kevinromangolf, Tiger has quite a mixed bag including TaylorMade PSi, TaylorMade RSi2 and TaylorMade UDI irons, as well as Nike VR Forged wedges. But most of the talk revolves around the “TGR” blade prototype irons he has in the bag… what are they?!
After speaking with a variety of industry insiders, the best insight we received was from a former representative at Nike who was around when the company still offered hard goods. Our source speculates that they are old Nike irons — we assume the source is referencing Nike’s VR Pro blades that Tiger used as recently as 2017 — but re-stamped with Tiger’s “TGR” company logo. Another interesting tidbit from the source includes Tiger’s testing process; he says when testing equipment coming off a long break, Tiger goes back to all of his old equipment to get “baseline” numbers and seeks improvement in relation to those.
But we still did not find a concrete answer for who exactly manufactured the irons, but rather, simply speculation from a former Nike representative. So we put the question to GolfWRX members, who are endlessly knowledgable about equipment and have followed Tiger’s equipment decisions for years.
Below are the results from our forum poll, answers from GolfWRX members in the forums, and Twitter responses. Make sure to check out the full thread here.
Other (5.10 percent of votes)
Golfingfanatic: Mike Taylor at Artisan Golf is my guess.
From_Parts_Unknown: My guess would be Endo (Thailand) finished by Mike Taylor.
Mizuno (8.28 percent)
Look like the new mizuno mp18s.
— Chris Parkhurst (@cpark29) October 11, 2017
MP-29 nickel plated OG.
Go get em’ Tiger!
— trippinthejar (@trippgolfpro) October 11, 2017
That’s a mizuno https://t.co/CZn3NICtba
— RodMau5 (@RodPiece) October 11, 2017
Looks very mp33 like
— James Grimes (@ripjsg) October 11, 2017
TaylorMade (17.20 percent)
Nard_S: They are Taylormade’s based off the Rory prototype.
HDTVMAN: Look like a custom version of the new TM P Series.
Probably custom TMs, considering his contract with them.
— Bryan Armstrong (@barmstrong1516) October 11, 2017
Miura (29.30 percent)
seetoo: Made for Nike by Miura.
DatSliceDoe: The original source is Miura, then Nike, then someone else who did the stamping.
J13: Miura for Nike For TGR for Tiger.
Nah I think those blades are Miura
— Tyson Marostica (@azsportsclinic) October 11, 2017
Look like MP18’s to me.
— Brandon Price (@Brandoni311) October 11, 2017
Nike (35.67 percent)
ago33: Old nikes because of the stamping.
Neverfaze: I mean the font on the 6 iron is straight from the VR series.. so..
KeithM38: Yeah they look like straight VR copies.
dalton044: Probably just some unstamped Nike heads he had.
PARthur: Guessing Miura, possibly TM or Titleist. Look like copies of his Nike blades. I imagine any mfg with great forgings could make them.
Kylekoz17: Definitely Nike heads, most likely finished by Mike Taylor at Artisan at the open Oven. Muscle and number stamps are identical to VR Pros.
Look like Nike to me.
— Robert Montgomery (@rmontgom826) October 11, 2017
???? stamped VR Pros? RT @kevinromangolf: @GolfWRX Here is a look inside Tiger Woods bag. pic.twitter.com/OqJRkhZNUs
— ? (@corioz) October 11, 2017
Nike blades, number stamps are straight from a VR blade. NO manufacturer who makes those style blades currently has underline on the 6 & 9.
— Ronnie (@Retbanker) October 11, 2017
Join the discussion about Tiger’s TGR irons here!
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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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Product Reviews
UST Mamiya Dart V iron shaft review – Club Junkie Reviews
Recently, graphite iron shafts have grown in popularity as technology has taken giant leaps forward. The old thoughts of graphite being too soft, too high launching, or too inconsistent have gone by the wayside. This new batch of graphite iron shafts has been played by all levels of golfers, from players who do need help with launch and spin to professionals who are looking for added control.
Today, we’re taking a look at one of these “new graphite iron shafts.” UST Mamiya Dart V irons shafts come out of the company’s TSPX Lab that creates the most cutting-edge designs and uses the latest materials.
Check out the full review on YouTube below or on any podcast platform.
UST Mamiya’s Dart V shafts are designed around Dual Action Recoil Technology that makes sure the entire shaft flexes consistently for much tighter shot dispersion. The Dart V shafts are offered in 90, 105, and 120-gram weight options to fit a wide range of golfers. UST Mamiya also has very tight tolerances and quality control to ensure that every shaft is the same in the set. Utilizing Torray M40X carbon fiber gives the engineers a material that is 30% better tensile strength and gives the shafts better feel with less harsh vibration.
I went with the Dart V 105 F4 (stiff) shafts as I have found more success with lighter shafts as I have gotten older. Building these shafts up with a set of Vega Mizar Tour heads was very easy and didn’t take a lot of tip weights. I think the 7-iron needed a small 2g tip weight and the rest were installed without any weight at my desired D1 swing weight at standard length with standard size grips.
Out on the course, the first thing I noticed was how tight the Dart V 105 feels. Every swing feels like the shaft is under complete control, no matter if you take a partial or went after it. Stout is a great term for the shafts as they definitely play true to flex, but they aren’t harsh feeling. While the Dart V plays stiff, it still does a good job of reducing vibration and keeping joints or injured body parts free from additional shock.
You can feel the shaft load during the transition to the downswing, but it has a stiffer feel of less flex than some other graphite shafts. Some players like this boardier feel and will get it with the Dart V. Feel at impact is similar to the loading where you are going to feel some kick at the bottom of the swing, but it won’t be as aggressive as other shafts. On center strikes the Dart V offers a very solid feel with great, soft feedback. When you mishit shots with these shafts you get immediate feedback with some additional vibration that feel players will really like. The mishits aren’t too harsh on the hands but still let the head give you the louder click that your ears will want.
Ball flight for me was lower than I expected with UST Mamiya listing the shaft as more mid-launch. I would consider my launch with the Dart V mid-low launch with a more penetrating flight. Better players will like the ability to flight shots, with any club, higher or lower in order to get the ball close to the hole. The penetrating flight helps in windy conditions as it offers a stable trajectory that doesn’t waver from your aiming point.
Shots that you mishit off the toe or heel go pretty straight and you don’t see big curvature that causes you to really miss the green. Most of those misses come off the face fairly straight and leave you with a fairly easy chip or pitch shot to the green. Distance control is consistent and repeatable as I found on the range that well-struck shots have a very tight carry distance window and I have yet to see some wildly long or short shots show up.
Overall, the UST Mamiya Dart V iron shafts are solid options for players who are very particular about performance. Like other shafts among the new breed of graphite iron shafts, the Dart V delivers the type of shots you need when you need them.
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Equipment
Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (5/8/24): Scotty Cameron Art of Putting Laguna putter
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that 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, there is a listing for a Scotty Cameron Art of Putting Laguna putter.
From the seller: (@kcsf): “Scotty Cameron Art of Putting Laguna. -I will regret this one selling for sure. It does have one small nick on the face near the toe as shown, otherwise in amazing new condition. -BOS reconditioned and received last month. Oil can finish as done new by BOS when this putter was released many moons ago. -Head cover is authentic SC and shows age. Velcro is worthless of course, but does stay closed. -Length is 34.25 inches, original shaft. -Grip is old and needs replacing. I can have my pro do it prior to shipping at an additional cost of the grip only. -$475.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Scotty Cameron Art of Putting Laguna putter
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Realist
Oct 20, 2017 at 12:24 pm
Based on the P stamp on his wedge, it is identical to the Nike VR series stamping. That has my vote
Jack Nash
Oct 13, 2017 at 8:23 pm
Ummm, who cares?
LenG
Oct 17, 2017 at 3:08 pm
You obviously do to read and comment here.
Jim
Nov 6, 2017 at 8:44 am
‘Zactly… so done with it/him.
He’s done. No one captures lightning in a bottle twice, no one’s afraid of him & he finally grew up. Tigger’s fini. It’s the Eldrick show now.
Maybe a win or two on SENIOR Tour down the road – if he stops that stupid squat move that ate his back in the first place…TKR before he’s 50…
I wish him no ill-will; go in peace my brother. Be happy, be well. I just don’t need or want to hear about it.
Mike
Oct 13, 2017 at 6:25 pm
There’s a guy out the back of K Mart putting them together
Why bother the tour has moved on and we are better for it
Jer
Oct 13, 2017 at 2:58 pm
They must be Spalding
Buck Futter
Oct 13, 2017 at 12:27 pm
Hattori Hanzo’s for sure
JR
Oct 13, 2017 at 11:15 am
Who cares? They would need to be forged by God himself if he’s ever to win again.
mw
Oct 13, 2017 at 12:30 am
those are rejects. the real new Tiger irons are labeled Cheetah.
shuttleston
Oct 12, 2017 at 8:45 pm
My WITB::
9.5* GBB Epic w/ RT Technologies Zeus 75g
16.5* Tour Issue TaylorMade M2 w/ RT Technologies Zeus 85g
20* Itobori Hybrid w/ RT Technologies Midas 88g
Itobori Black Copper Blades w/ AMT DG X100 4-PW
Itobori Custom Grind 51* & 56* w/ AMT DG X100
MannKrafted Yaupon
Vice Force Stand Bag
Vice Pro Plus
MB
Oct 13, 2017 at 2:27 am
And your handicap is 34? Amazing. Well done to you.
LenG
Oct 17, 2017 at 3:07 pm
He doesn’t play, he only owns his saxy clubs!
Jill
Oct 12, 2017 at 6:08 pm
You “guys” are silly. These are Wilson Staff blades for sure.
Thomas A
Oct 12, 2017 at 10:16 am
Basically everyone is commenting on who the wish made these clubs. “They’re Endo because I love that factory!”
“They’re Mizuno because everyone wants to play Mizuno because I play Mizuno!”
“They’re old Nike’s because now that they stopped making clubs Nike is retro cool!”
Bill Cunningham
Oct 12, 2017 at 11:25 am
In marketing circles it’s called “tribal product syndrome”.
People become the product name they advertise on their body.
I only associate with golfers who wear a Ping cap or Titleist cap.
You get the point. You are your ‘sign shirt”.
“I am Nike, hear me roar!!!!”
shuttleston
Oct 12, 2017 at 8:53 pm
Humanity is so pathetic. I never wear the logos of the products I use, unless they pay me. Just imagine what weak minds wear the name of products. They have the pride and intelligence of a 10 year old child.
MB
Oct 13, 2017 at 2:28 am
Yeah that’s why you have the Vice logo on your bag? What a dumba55
JR
Oct 13, 2017 at 12:05 pm
Owned!
RG
Oct 12, 2017 at 8:58 am
Straight Endo action. Just like his “Nike” irons. They used the old stampings the y had at Miura to put “TGR” on them. Tiger has always played Miura clubs, although they were dressed up like Nike. Why would he change now? If you get a taste for a Miura forging there’s no going back.
The dude
Oct 12, 2017 at 3:36 am
ENDO
Jim
Oct 12, 2017 at 12:40 am
I would say just ask Tiger…but then again he would not mention a company name without someone handing him a check.
2putttom
Oct 11, 2017 at 9:33 pm
so whats the end run? Will they be marketed or the consumer? Will they be affordable?
UnclePhil
Oct 11, 2017 at 8:56 pm
Looks like 3 Christmas Trees to me! Eldrick…..GO AWAY DUDE! Golfwrx, get off this guys jock strap!
PLEASE
Andrew
Oct 11, 2017 at 8:53 pm
Does it really matter?
etc.
Oct 11, 2017 at 8:39 pm
Tiger’s TGR line of muscleback blade irons will go into competition with PXG and will top their price too.
“No Screws or Foam Here — Just Pure Muscleback Power for Real Golfers” !!!!!!
Lotsa WOOOOOO in these clubs!!!
larry
Oct 12, 2017 at 1:00 am
First model: The Good Wood Club
shuttleston
Oct 12, 2017 at 8:55 pm
You know what they say — if you can’t get it up you can’t get it in.