Equipment

Titleist Players, Hybrid Collection golf bags debut

Published

5 years ago

Jan 28, 2019

Titleist announced today the company is launching five new bag models across the stand and hybrid categories.

Let’s dig into the specifics of the the collections, which debut at at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Specifically, the Titleist staffers’ caddies will carry the Titleist Players 4 Plus bags, which feature more storage than the Players 4.

One more note before the details of the five bags, Titleist Hybrid Collection bags are suited for golfers who like to both walk and ride, blending cart and stand bag features.

Titleist Players 4 StaDry

lightweight, waterproof construction
14 percent lighter than the previous model
tour-inspired, low-profile top cuff
four full-length dividers
25 percent increase in strap padding for more comfort while carrying
six pockets, including one dedicated for a rangefinder, one lined for a water bottle and a spacious full-length apparel pocket
waterproof premium, durable nylon construction with seam-sealed zippers and
six pockets
10 colorways
3.8 lbs
$255

Titleist Players 4 Plus

larger top cuff than the Players 4 StaDry and Players 4
seven distinct pockets, including: a dedicated tee pocket above the removable ball pocket; a waterproof valuables pocket and full length apparel pocket; and a dedicated rangefinder and lined water bottle pockets.
self-balancing, convertible strap system with dual density foam straps
13 colorways
4.3 lbs.
$225

Titleist Players 4

12 percent lighter than the previous model
high-grade aluminum legs and advanced hinged bottom
self-balancing, convertible strap system with dual-density foam
6 pockets include a soft to touch valuables, full-length apparel, dedicated water bottle and range finder
tour-inspired,low profile top cuff with 4 full-length dividers
11 colorways
3.8 lbs.
$200

Titleist Hybrid 14

integrated cart strap tunnel for easy access and added security in golf cart
tour-inspired top cuff with integrated handles
8 total pockets, including two full length apparel pockets
14 full-length dividers and removable ball pocket for customization
25 percent increase in strap padding with dual-density foam
self-balancing, convertible strap system
9 colorways
5.6 lbs
$240

Titleist Hybrid 5

integrated cart strap loop for easy access and added security in golf cart
low profile top cuff with 5 full length dividers
7 percent increase in volume over the Players 5 model
7 total pockets, including a removable ball pocket for customization
25 percent increase in strap padding with dual-density foam and self-balancing,
convertible strap system for more durability, cushioning
9 colorways
4.8 lbs.
$230

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Equipment

Michael Block spotted with full set of TaylorMade “Proto” irons at Valhalla

Published

13 hours ago

May 14, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

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.

On Monday at the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club, Block had a full set of TaylorMade “Proto” irons in the bag.

Block is the first player of many on the PGA TOUR to bag a set of the mysterious “Proto” irons. Rory McIlroy first switched into a “Proto” 4-iron at the Valero Texas Open, and Collin Morikawa followed suit at the 2024 RBC Heritage. Block isn’t using just the 4-iron, though, he’s using a full set to go along with a TaylorMade Stealth UDI driving iron.

Speaking with GolfWRX.com on Monday at the PGA Championship, Block revealed the full backstory.

“I hit a couple super “Proto” irons when I was at the Kingdom (TaylorMade’s fitting facility in Southern California) a couple months ago, and it was a 9-iron that didn’t have any badges or anything on it,” Block said. “I had no idea what it was … It was very similar to what I was using back then, you know, my old MCs, and very similar from the top. I hit it and absolutely loved it. For me to even think about switching irons from the last 11-12 years is crazy.

“I got this set about two weeks ago, and I’m working my way into them. I hit them more solid; it comes off the face more solid. Much higher. I think they’re still slightly too upright for me, so they’re being bent a degree flatter, because they’re going a little too high for me and drawing a little too much. When that starts to happen, I start to drop the club under and compensate too much, so I’m getting them flattened slightly, and I’m going to test them on the range again, and hopefully have them in play on Thursday…

“They go further, and they go higher … that combination is kind of a no-brainer. If I can take a 5-iron from 204 rather than a 4-iron, it’s good on me. It’s going to help me out for sure, especially at a major with the pin locations. Having that height coming in, that descent angle is going to be huge.”

With such new irons in the bag, after using the same irons for over a decade, surely you’d think there will be a bit of a learning curve. Block, however, is finding immediate comfort with the new “Proto” irons.

Head over to PGATour.com for the full article.

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Whats in the Bag

WITB Time Machine: Rory McIlroy’s winning WITB, 2014 PGA Championship

Published

15 hours ago

May 14, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since Rory McIlroy outlasted Phil Mickelson at the 2014 PGA Championship. It’s even harder to believe McIlroy hasn’t hoisted a major trophy since his 2014 victory at Valhalla.

After a slow start to his final round, McIlroy tallied an eagle and two birdies on the back nine and his fourth major championship. Take a look at the clubs he played a decade ago in Kentucky.

Driver: Nike VR_S Covert 2.0 Tour (8.5 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Mitsubishi Kuro Kage XTS 70X

3-wood: Nike VR_S Covert 2.0 Tour (15 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Fujikura Rombax Pro 95 X

5-wood: Nike VR_S Covert 2.0 Tour (19 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Fujikura Rombax Pro 95 X

Check out more in-hand photos of Rory McIlroy’s clubs from 2014 here.

Irons: Nike VR Pro Blade (4-9) Buy here.
Shaft: Project X 7.0

Wedges: Nike VR Forged (46, 52, 56, 60 degrees) Buy here.
Shafts: Project X 6.5

Putter: Nike Method 006 Buy here.

Grips: Golf Pride MCC

Ball: Nike RZN Black

Check out more in-hand photos of Rory McIlroy’s clubs from 2014 here.

WITB Time Machine is presented by 2nd Swing Golf. 2nd Swing has more than 100,000 new and pre-swung golf clubs available in six store locations and online. Check them out here.

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