Equipment
Daniel Berger is using irons he bought “from some guy on the internet”
Back in 2020 when Daniel Berger became an equipment free agent, he switched into TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC irons that were released to the public in 2011. Berger found comfort and familiarity with the irons, probably because he first started playing them in high school.
In terms of modern classics, the TP MCs rank pretty high on the list. The forged cavity-back designs have a blade-like profile with a touch forgiveness, and they’re forged from 1025 carbon steel. A weight in the back cavity also helps to place center of gravity (CG) in the center of the heads. At their release, they were a great mix of precision and forgiveness for better players, and clearly, the designs have held up through the years.
The only problem with using irons from that long ago is finding backup heads. I mean, what happens when the grooves wear out or something happens to one of the irons? It’s not like Berger can go onto the TaylorMade tour truck and find a replacement, since the company doesn’t even manufacture the irons anymore.
So, Berger took to the social media. Some may think that’s an unlikely source to find fresh TP heads, but apparently, it worked. As of the 2022 Farmers Insurance Open, Berger is using irons that he purchased from someone on social media.
“I’ve got a couple different sets and they’ve come from all over the place,” Berger told GolfWRX on Monday at Torrey Pines. “I bought one set online… just from some guy on the internet, he messaged me online on social media. It’s a perfect set. I don’t know if he worked at TaylorMade at some point, but the box and everything was from TaylorMade…they were brand new.”
And that wasn’t the only set Berger received, either.
“Then a lot of the other ones I’ve got have been just from people reaching out, and friends and family,” Berger said. “But yeah, it’s worked out. I’ve got plenty of backups.”
It’s not everyday on the PGA Tour that you see a guy playing with irons he found online. You just gotta love the internet.
If you’re looking to browse the Internet for a golf club purchase of your own, don’t forget to check out our GolfWRX classifieds section where you can buy, sell and trade equipment.
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David Ford WITB 2024 (March)
- David Ford WITB accurate as of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Driver: Titleist TSR2 (9 degrees, C4 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 60 TX
3-wood: Titleist TSR2 (13.5 degrees, C1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 80 TX
Irons: Titleist T150 (3), Titleist 620 CB (4-6), Titleist 620 MB (7-PW)
Shafts: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 105 X (3), Project X 6.0 (4-PW)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (50-12F), SM10 (54-10S, 60)
Putter: Scotty Cameron Timeless
Grips: Lamkin Crossline
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Carl Yuan WITB 2024 (March)
- Carl Yuan what’s in the bag accurate as of the Cognizant Classic.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (9 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 6 TX
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 6 X
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (19 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 9 X
Irons: Callaway Apex Pro (4), Callaway Apex TCB (5-11)
Shafts: Project X LZ 6.5
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (56-10S, 60-K)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Seven long
Grip: SuperStroke Split
Grips: Golf Pride MCC Align
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From the Forums: Help! I need a fairway finder 3-wood
In our forums, our members have been discussing their go-to 3-wood of choice. WRXer ‘Paretp’ is on the hunt for a fairway finding 3-wood, and kicks off the thread saying:
“The #2 spot in my bag lately has been a mystery…… which is troublesome because I need a fairway finder. Season is coming quick up here so I need to fill the fairway finder spot. Short par-4 or tight Par-5 tee. What you pulling?”
And our members have been sharing the 3-woods that don’t let them down.
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.
- phizzy30: “My OG SIM TI 3 metal has been my go to for all these years. I’ve tested a bunch of the recent fairway offerings and nothing’s been able to kick it outta the bag. It’s a larger profile with a deeper face but it works great off the tee.”
- WWTWD: “Callaway Paradym X 3W. Probably the greatest 3W I have ever owned in my life.”
- 03trdblack: “I replaced the 3 wood with a Taylormade 300 mini driver and never looked back.”
Entire Thread: “From the Forums: Help! I need a fairway finder 3-wood”
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Jeff
Jan 26, 2022 at 6:29 pm
Totally agree when it comes to irons built for moderate to good players. Find a set you like and no real technology changes will ever really help or hinder your game.
David
Jan 26, 2022 at 2:29 pm
I agree with Danny boy, still playing my 2nd set of MCs. Obsolete technology isn’t a significant factor with tour irons. These have the feels and look great. He ain’t getting mine!
Obviously
Jan 25, 2022 at 7:50 am
Nobel. Nope. Everything is not everything . If All irons were same same. They’d make one set.
Golf Nobel
Jan 25, 2022 at 2:46 am
I can’t believe a modern player is unable to switch to a new iron considering he can access any kind of technology from whatever company he want…
This is a mental parachute when you’re not hitting as you expect.
Gunmetal
Jan 25, 2022 at 10:28 am
Golf is mental? No way.
It’s all about comfort levels and if TM is going to keep paying him regardless of model, why would he switch?!?!
I love these stories. I remember Snedeker buying Burner Super Fast TP driver heads on ebay just trying to stockpile, lol.
Nolf Gobel
Jan 25, 2022 at 12:47 pm
Golf Nobel buys a new set of super game enhancers every year and still can’t break 50 on the front 9 from the red tees.
Golf Nobel
Jan 25, 2022 at 1:22 pm
I’m 16 hcp. Clown.
Shekelberg
Jan 25, 2022 at 2:00 am
Oy Vey.
Jake
Jan 24, 2022 at 11:30 pm
Such a great setup look in both long and mid iron. Mental note.
Ian Tarrant
Jan 26, 2022 at 6:01 pm
15hcp in Crocs…