Equipment
17 revealing photos from the RBC Heritage
GolfWRX was live this week from the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links, with photos of the latest equipment and apparel out on Tour. If you missed them, click here.
This week, Callaway players tested a new “Bertha Mini 1.5” prototype, Tour Edge Exotics showed off its yet-to-be-announced CB Pro U prototype hybrid and Ryo Ishikawa rocked pink flamingo pants. Here’s what else stood out at the RBC Heritage.
Kuchar’s Tartan Plaid Golf Shoes
The winner of the Heritage is awarded a traditional Tartan Plaid jacket, which Matt Kuchar won last year. This year, he showed up wearing custom Skechers Go Golf Pro shoes with Tartan Plaid designs.
They say you shouldn’t wear the shirt of the band you’re going to see, and the saying applies here. You probably shouldn’t wear the same plaid design of the jacket you’re trying to win, but these are pretty cool regardless.
Hudson Swafford needs a new Dawg
Surely there’s some sentimental value in his Georgia Bulldog head cover, but this one’s eyes appear to have fallen off. There’s a seeing eye dawg joke in here somewhere.
Callaway has a new club called “Bertha Mini 1.5”
And the fact it’s not called “Lil’ Bertha” feels like a slap in the face.
Ryo Ishikawa has pink-flamingo pants
And wears them even when he isn’t on a field trip to the aquarium. Also, is he grilling with a George Foreman while at the range?
Actually, it’s a GC2 launch monitor from ForeSight sports, but the resemblance to a Foreman grill — the savior of convenient cooking — is stunning.
John Peterson’s wedge wants you to make a call
And the number belongs to a BBQ joint in Baton Rouge, Louisiana called Bacon Rouge. You just can’t make this stuff up.
We continue to hook spectators up with GolfWRX poker chips
And the RBC Heritage has some sweet Tartan Plaid lanyards. Greg (our photo guy), can I have one?
Patrick Reed is testing Callaway’s new Bertha Mini 1.5 prototype
And this is the cleanest application of lead tape I’ve ever seen.
Luke Donald’s bag is wearing soft spikes
And advertises his Twitter account. Maintaining traction and boosting followers… nice.
Thongchai Jaidee is from Thailand
And I know that because of the Thai flag design on his Titleist SM5 wedge. I’m just connecting the dots here people.
Michael Thompson’s golf bag has turbulators
And his caddy has gained 1-2 mph of walking speed since switching to the new Turbulator Tour bag.
Justin Thomas likes Drake’s song “Right Above It”
Don’t hold it against him. The 21-year-old already has three top-10 finishes this year, and is one of the game’s brightest young stars.
Kevin Stadler is trying out the BioMech AccuLock ACE putter
Which looks a lot like a milled version of a Tech Deck Skate Park half-pipe.
K.J. Choi never stops working out, does he?
And I found the most dangerous place to raise a family of all-time. How many times does that house to the right of the range get hit per day with banana balls when the Tour pros aren’t in town? Over/under 14.5?
Kevin Stadler loves lead tape
You can tell because his Srixon 945 irons look like a paper lead-tape mache art project.
Zac Blair has “Lazerbeamz” stamped on his Titleist prototype wedge
It could be a reference to multiple things:
- This Lazerbeamz game where you shoot “lazerz” at different objects in space.
- Dr. Evil’s “Sharks with laser beams attached to their heads” line from Austin Powers.
- A shout out to pop singer Ke$ha’s fan club Twitter handle : @lazerbeamz.
Tour Edge Exotics new CB Pro U hybrid
With ridges that look like steel bacon strips on its sole for improved turf interaction. Look for it in June.
SuperStroke’s Masters Commemorative putter grip
It belongs on 2015 Masters Champion Jordan Spieth’s putter immediately. He already has a SuperStroke Flatso Ultra (Black/midnight) grip on his putter, so why not switch it up to celebrate?
Whats in the Bag
Alex Noren WITB 2026 (June)
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max D (9 degrees @7, draw setting)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 6 X

3-wood: Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana BB 83 TX

Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (19 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black

Irons: Callaway Apex TCB (4-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Wedges: Callaway Opus SP (46-10S, 50-10S, 56-08C, 60-08C)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400


Putter: Odyssey O-Works #1W

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour
Equipment
Spotted: Titleist GTS USWO headcovers
GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore was at Riviera Country Club this last week in Los Angeles for the U.S. Women’s Open. While browsing the photos, I spotted a recent major trend in headcovers. That is, the Titleist GTS headcover line expands the majors theme.
Seen on the bag of Natalia Guseva were the red, white, and blue Titleist GTS covers. This is the third time we have seen limited-edition Titleist major covers, the others being at the Masters and the PGA Championship. But with the launch of the GTS line back at the Texas Children’s Houston Open in March, this is the first time we have seen Titleist come out with major themed head covers for the season (driver headcovers through hybrids).
Check out some photos below.

At the Masters, we saw the familiar Masters green, white, and yellow. While the PGA Championship design was colors synonymous with the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team. This shows the season major drops continue full steam ahead for major OEMs. New opportunities for each major for designs and themes, and who knows, maybe a lucky spark for a player and a major championship for their resume. It gets the wheels turning for what major theme headcover you would keep on your bag for the whole season!


Whats in the Bag
Melanie Green WITB 2026 (June)
Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D (9 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 5 S

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (15 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 6 S

Hybrids: TaylorMade Qi4D (19 degrees, 22 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF Hybrid 85 S 

Irons: TaylorMade P770 (5-PW)
Shafts: Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105

Wedges: TaylorMade MG5 (50-SB 09, 54-SB 12, 60-SB 10)
Shafts: Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour V
Grip: SuperStroke Flatso 2.0

Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Ball: TaylorMade TP5x
Check out more in-hand photos of Melanie Green’s clubs here.
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Mike
Apr 19, 2015 at 5:33 pm
That halfpipe putter….:/
Jay
Apr 17, 2015 at 11:43 am
Fun Read!!!
Truth
Apr 17, 2015 at 12:20 am
i enjoyed the turbulator joke, nicely done
JB
Apr 16, 2015 at 11:06 pm
Bacon stripes huh?
Yikes…
KCCO
Apr 16, 2015 at 10:37 pm
+1
RG
Apr 16, 2015 at 9:54 pm
Great article AT! Once again the important ifo we need. Keep it up!
greg
Apr 16, 2015 at 9:01 pm
Nice job once again, AT! What do you want the chip or the plaid lanyard?
Andrew Tursky
Apr 16, 2015 at 9:11 pm
Thanks, Greg. The lanyard!
greg
Apr 19, 2015 at 7:46 pm
I didn’t get one but I’ll see if I can get one for you
ichigoat
Apr 16, 2015 at 8:53 pm
actually enjoyed the small tidbits posted here.
BeerMe
Apr 16, 2015 at 5:54 pm
Huge fan of the vibe in this article.
Rich
Apr 16, 2015 at 6:05 pm
Each to their own I guess. I’m not getting a vibe at all from these articles.
Joel
Apr 16, 2015 at 6:56 pm
I second the enjoyment of the vibe. Golfwrx needs more fun.
Rich
Apr 17, 2015 at 3:28 am
Agreed but these articles aren’t doing it for me.
CR
Apr 16, 2015 at 4:56 pm
Brilliant commentary, thanks (golf clap)