How do I fit this utility wood into my setup?

Published

7 months ago

Nov 6, 2025

In our forums, our members have been helping out a WRXer looking to find a spot in the bag for his Callaway Apex UW 17. WRXer ’58degreedreams’ kicks off the thread saying:

“Hi y’all, I recently got my hands on an original Apex UW 17-degree. I have a spot in my bag for it, but I’m generally curious about where the bag goes.

Would it replace the 3 wood and allow me to get a 5 wood or mini driver? The possibilities are endless! But I’d still love to know how y’all would handle the issue.”

And our members have been sharing their tips and suggestions in response.

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.

gentles: “Bear in mind that the measured loft on the 17* heads is often a degree or two lower than stated on the head, meaning it will be much closer to a 3w compared to a 5w in terms of loft. I’ve tried and failed 3x to put a 17* UW in the bag, for me it is just a really low launching and spinning head so I would suggest it would take the place of a 3w rather a 5 or 7 wood given the launch angle will be far lower than the latter. Depending on how high of a spin player you are, you could maybe get away with it as a 4w replacement and have a mini driver in place above it.”
MountainMan: “2nd club for me, right behind driver. I go from that to 21° UW. I could see it being stronger lofted than 17 as others have stated. It has a strong flight that will roll where the 21° comes in steep and can hold a green. They play a bit differently for me but both very useful.”
Ty_Guy: “The 17 UW takes the 3w and 5w spot of my bag. If using the Apex, I will generally go Driver, UW 17, 21 degree wood (UW 21 or 7w). Compared to my 5w setup is Driver, Mini, 5w.”

Entire Thread: “How do I fit this utility wood in the bag?”

TaylorMade launches Spider Tour Torched putters

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56 mins ago

Jun 4, 2026

Brian Knudson

TaylorMade has dominated the mallet putter market with their expansive Spider putter line over the last few years. From players on professional tours to us everyday players, you will see a lot of Spider putters in bags. For 2026 TaylorMade is updating the Spider line with the new Spider Torched series that features a new torched PVD finish and some new head shapes.

The first thing you will notice about the Spider Torched putters is the bronze color finish. This finish takes inspiration from Rory’s custom Spider that is heated with a torch to get a multi-color bronze finish. When you heat stainless steel to around 600°F to 900°F it will change to this bronze color in a process called temper color. This happens because very high temperatures cause the metal’s surface to react with oxygen in the air, creating a thin transparent layer that gradually becomes thicker over time. Instead of using the time-consuming torching process, TaylorMade went with a more durable PVD finish to get a similar look.

Rory’s TaylorMade Spider Tour X

With the new launch we get the familiar Spider Tour head shapes that we know and love with the Spider Tour and Spider Tour X. Both are offered with different hosels as well to give looks that golfers will love and influence the toe hang of the putters for fitting different putting strokes. It doesn’t stop there as TaylorMade is also giving us the new Spider Tour V and Spider Tour F shapes that offer a different look and alignment at address. All of the heads stay true to being a Spider by their high MOI design for stability and forgiveness. A sole plate with updated graphics moves weight away from the center of the club head and out to the perimeter.

“The Spider Tour putter family represents the very best of what we do at TaylorMade. Nearlytwo decades of engineering, refinement and Tour feedback have gone into building thisfamily—and this new finish brings a level of visual sophistication that matches theperformance underneath it. These are putters that belong in the hands of the best players inthe world, and they’re proving it every week.”–Andrew Oldknow, Senior DirectorProductCategory and Design

More Photos of the TaylorMade Spider Tour Torched Putters

For lining up the putter we see the tried and true True Path alignment that TaylorMade has been using on Spiders for what feels like forever. This high contrast line makes it faster and easier to get the putter pointed towards your target for more accuracy. You can also see the legendary Pure Roll insert that is made from white TPU for a softer feel. Each insert contains horizontal 45 degree grooves that put more forward roll on the ball and reduce hopping and skidding. Behind the insert is a Hybrar Echo Dampener that will reduce unwanted vibrations for a softer feel and sound at impact. On the sole TaylorMade kept the TSS weights so that you can dial in the head weight in order to get the perfect feel out of your Spider Tour Torched.

Spider Tour

Spider Tour F

Spider Tour V

Spider Tour X

Spider Tour Counter Balanced

More Photos of the TaylorMade Spider Tour Torched Putters

All of the new Spider Torched putters are offered with a premium KBS CT 120 putter shaft that features a gloss black finish. This upgraded shaft features a stiffer feel and low toque for added stability and consistency. The stock grip is a Super Stroke Pistol 1.0 while the counter balanced models get a Super Stroke 2.0 XL grip that is longer, 13.75″, in order to grip it further down easily. A new brown head cover has a leather texture and looks really good with the brown and light blue accents on it.

The new Spider Torched putters will have a $349.99 price for both the standard and counter balanced models.

Whats in the Bag

Sungjae Im WITB 2026 (June)

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2 hours ago

Jun 4, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

Sungjae Im had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the Memorial Tournament.

Driver: Titleist TSi2 (8 degrees, B1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7 X

3-wood: Titleist TS3 (15 degrees, B1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 X

Hybrid: Titleist H2 818 (19 degrees, B1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD Hybrid DI 105 X

Irons: Titleist T100 ’19 (3-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (48-10F, 54-14F), SM7 (60-04L)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Putters: Scotty Cameron Special Select F-5 Tour Prototype, Scotty Cameron Tour Prototype
Grips: SuperStroke Zenergy 1.0PT

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

Check out more in-hand photos of Sungjae Im’s clubs here.

Whats in the Bag

Lucas Glover WITB 2026 (June)

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2 hours ago

Jun 4, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

Lucas Glover had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the Memorial Tournament.

Driver: Titleist GTS2 (10 degrees, B2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 X

3-wood: Titleist GTS2 (15 degrees, B2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 X

7-wood: Titleist GTS2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 X

Irons: Srixon ZX5 (4), Srixon ZX7 (5-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-PW)

Wedges: Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Tour Rack (52-10 MID, 56-12 FULL,60-12 FULL) Cleveland RTZ Tour Rack (54-12 FULL, 60-12 FULL)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400