At the then Bermuda Championship (sans Butterfield), Brian Gay outlasted Wyndham Clark in a playoff to capture the $720,000 winner’s share. Gay’s victory at Port Royal Golf Course was buoyed by a final-round 64, and he birdied the first playoff hole for his first win since 2013.

Let’s take a look at what Gay had in the bag three years ago in Bermuda. 

Driver: TaylorMade SIM (9 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 X

3-wood: TaylorMade SIM (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 X

Hybrid: Callaway Apex (20 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White Hybrid 90 TX

Irons: Srixon Z U45 (4), Srixon Z 745 (5-PW)
Shafts: Project X 6.0

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM8 Raw (50-12F, 56-14F @55, 60-10S @59)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Spinner

(Photo c/o Vokey’s Aaron Dill)

Putter: Scotty Cameron TN2

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

Grips: Iomic

TaylorMade has today unveiled the release of its new limited-run Spider Tour X Proto putter which features forward CG and a milled face.

Originally a Tour exclusive, the Spider Tour X Proto features a rare design that is meticulously crafted to shift the center of gravity (CG) as far forward as possible, while preserving the True Path Alignment and structural stability of the Spider franchise.

Deliberate weight distribution places the CG in a forward position in design for increased face rotation (similar to a blade) while still maintaining stability and control during the putting stroke. This fusion of material and CG placement also aims to provide a unique advantage to golfers who prefer blade-like performance without compromising forgiveness.

Precision-engineered weights aim to create optimal stability and pinpoint swing weighting for enhanced consistency, while the brand’s True Path Alignment system is designed to help you visualize the ideal line to the hole while matching club face to the path.

Specs 

• Hosel: L-Neck
• Hand: RH
• Toe Hang: 28.1°
• Length: 34’’
• Loft: 3°
• Lie: 70°
• CG Location: 20.3mm (Spider Tour X 33mm+)

The TaylorMade Spider Tour X Proto is available at www.taylormadegolf.com and at retail on 11/7 for $500 USD in limited quantities.

 

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The menu of grind options just got more expansive for Titleist Vokey WedgeWorks consumers, with the addition of a “60A” wedge to the lineup.

Previously, Vokey offered seven main grind options for players with various needs:

1. T Grind: The narrowest sole option, which is widely used by PGA Tour players, and has low bounce
2. L Grind: The lowest bounce option, with heel, toe and trailing edge relief for maximum versatility
3. F Grind: An all-purpose grind that’s best for full wedge shots played with a square face
4. S Grind: A neutral grind, best for full shots played with a square face
5. M Grind: A versatile grind that’s for players who want to open and close the face for various shots
6. D Grind: A higher-bounce wedge that’s for players with a steep swing angle, but want to play shots from various club orientations
7. K Grind: The highest-bounce wedge option, with heel, toe and trailing edge relief for versatility

Titleist has now added the “A” grind, which has actually already been played on the PGA Tour by golfers such as Tom Kim, who used an A-grind to win three times on the PGA Tour, Wyndham Clark, who won the U.S. Open using an A-grind, and Max Homa, who used an A-grind at the 2023 Open Championship.

According to Titleist, the Vokey WedgeWorks 60A wedge is a low-bounce option that’s for golfers with a shallow angle of attack, and who play in firmer conditions. It has a “smoothed-out” sole for a faster feel through the turf, helping some golfers slide under the ball easier at impact.

“The most important club for me, probably in my bag, is this A grind,” Clark said, according to a Titleist press release. “I use the SM9 60-degree A grind, which is a low bounce 60 that is very versatile. I’m able to – on tight lies, rough, wet lies, firm lies, whatever it is – hit the shot I want, and with the amount of spin I want, trajectory and everything.”  

Apparently, Geoff Ogilvy played a large part in the A-grind coming to life.

“I spoke with Geoff (Ogilvy), and we got on the topic of Australian golf courses and how they compared to courses in America, and around the world,” said Vokey Tour Rep Aaron Dill, in a press release. “I asked him some specific questions, which resulted in an idea to design another lob wedge grind option that complemented the firm links-style conditions that players face – not just in Australia and Europe – but globally. Geoff has always been a low bounce player in his 60-degree, so I took his 60.04L wedge and removed the ribbon, resulting in a grind that moves through the turf quickly with very little resistance.” 

The new Vokey A-grind will be available on Nov. 7, selling for $225 each. Custom options include up to six toe engravings, 10-15 character stamping options, the Flight Line alignment feature option, and custom shafts/grips/ferrules are available.

Click here to read more about why the bounce/grind of your wedge actually matters

 

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