In the world of professional golf, the phrase “What’s in the Bag” (WITB) refers to the specific clubs and equipment a golfer carries during a tournament. These clubs and equipment are carefully chosen based on individual preferences, playing style, and course conditions. In this article, we will take an in-depth look at the typical contents of a pro golfer’s bag and discuss how these tools contribute to their success on the course.
Kevin Kisner WITB:
- Driver: Callaway Epic Speed Triple Diamond LS (9 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: TaylorMade SIM (15 degrees)
- Hybrid: Callaway Apex (20 degrees)
- Irons: Srixon ZX7 (4-PW)
- Wedges: Vokey Design SM8 (52, 56, 60 degrees)
- Putter: Odyssey White Hot Pro 2.0 #3
JJ Spaun WITB:
- Driver: TaylorMade SIM2 Max (9 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: TaylorMade SIM2 Titanium (15 degrees)
- Hybrid: TaylorMade SIM2 Max Rescue (19 degrees)
- Irons: TaylorMade P7MC (4-PW)
- Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM8 (50, 54, 58 degrees)
- Putter: TaylorMade Spider X
Charl Schwartzel WITB:
- Driver: Callaway Epic Speed (9 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: Callaway Epic Speed (15 degrees)
- Hybrid: Callaway Apex (18 degrees)
- Irons: Srixon ZX7 (3-PW)
- Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM8 (52, 56, 60 degrees)
- Putter: Odyssey O-Works Black #3T
Wyndham Clark WITB:
- Driver: Titleist TSi3 (9 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: Titleist TSi2 (15 degrees)
- Hybrid: Titleist TS3 (21 degrees)
- Irons: Titleist T100 (4-PW)
- Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM8 (50, 54, 58 degrees)
- Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom X 11.5
Padraig Harrington WITB:
- Driver: TaylorMade SIM2 Max (10.5 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: TaylorMade SIM2 Max (15 degrees)
- Hybrid: TaylorMade SIM2 Max (19 degrees)
- Irons: Wilson Staff Model Blades (3-PW)
- Wedges: Wilson Staff Model Hi-Toe (52, 56, 60 degrees)
- Putter: Wilson Staff Infinite South Side
Stewart Cink WITB:
- Driver: Ping G425 LST (10.5 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: Ping G425 Max (14.5 degrees)
- Hybrid: Ping G425 (20.5 degrees)
- Irons: Ping Blueprint (4-PW)
- Wedges: Ping Glide Forged (50, 56, 60 degrees)
- Putter: Ping PLD Anser 2
Min Woo Lee WITB:
- Driver: Callaway Epic Speed (9 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: TaylorMade SIM2 Titanium (15 degrees)
- Hybrid: Titleist TSi3 (21 degrees)
- Irons: Mizuno MP-20 (4-PW)
- Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM8 (50, 54, 60 degrees)
- Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG Rossie S
Sebastian Munoz WITB:
- Driver: Ping G425 LST (9 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: Ping G425 Max (14.5 degrees)
- Hybrid: Ping G425 (19 degrees)
- Irons: Ping i210 (4-PW)
- Wedges: Ping Glide Forged (50, 56, 60 degrees)
- Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport 2
Troy Merritt WITB:
- Driver: Ping G425 LST (10.5 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: Ping G425 (14.5 degrees)
- Hybrid: Ping G425 (19 degrees)
- Irons: Ping i210 (4-PW)
- Wedges: Ping Glide Forged (50, 56, 60 degrees)
- Putter: Ping Vault 2.0 Ketsch
Rocco Mediate WITB:
- Driver: TaylorMade SIM2 Max (9 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: TaylorMade SIM2 Titanium (15 degrees)
- Hybrid: TaylorMade SIM2 Max Rescue (19 degrees)
- Irons: Callaway Apex MB (3-PW)
- Wedges: Callaway Mack Daddy CB (54, 60 degrees)
- Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG #1
Matt Kuchar WITB:
- Driver: Bridgestone Tour B JGR (9.5 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: Titleist TS3 (15 degrees)
- Hybrid: Titleist TS3 (21 degrees)
- Irons: Bridgestone J15CB (4-PW)
- Wedges: Bridgestone J15 Forged (50, 54, 58 degrees)
- Putter: Bettinardi BB1
Adam Hadwin WITB:
- Driver: Callaway Epic Speed (9 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: Callaway Epic Speed (15 degrees)
- Hybrid: Callaway Apex (18 degrees)
- Irons: Callaway Apex Pro (4-PW)
- Wedges: Callaway Jaws MD5 (50, 54, 58 degrees)
- Putter: Odyssey O-Works Black Marxman
Brendon Todd WITB:
- Driver: Ping G425 LST (10.5 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: TaylorMade SIM2 Max (15 degrees)
- Hybrid: Ping G425 (19 degrees)
- Irons: Ping iBlade (4-PW)
- Wedges: Ping Glide Forged (50, 56, 60 degrees)
- Putter: Bettinardi Studio Stock 28
Brian Gay WITB:
- Driver: TaylorMade SIM2 Max (9 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: TaylorMade SIM2 Titanium (15 degrees)
- Hybrid: TaylorMade SIM2 Max (19 degrees)
- Irons: Mizuno JPX921 Hot Metal Pro (4-PW)
- Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM8 (52, 56, 60 degrees)
- Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG #1WS
Jay Haas WITB:
- Driver: Ping G425 LST (9 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: Ping G425 (14.5 degrees)
- Hybrid: Ping G425 (19 degrees)
- Irons: Ping i210 (4-PW)
- Wedges: Ping Glide 3.0 (50, 56, 60 degrees)
- Putter: Ping Scottsdale TR Piper C
MJ Daffue WITB:
- Driver: TaylorMade SIM2 Max (10.5 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: TaylorMade SIM2 Titanium (15 degrees)
- Hybrid: TaylorMade SIM2 Max (19 degrees)
- Irons: Srixon Z785 (4-PW)
- Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8 (50, 54, 60 degrees)
- Putter: Bettinardi Studio Stock 38
Robert Streb WITB:
- Driver: Titleist TSi3 (9 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: Titleist TSi2 (16.5 degrees)
- Hybrid: Titleist TSi2 (21 degrees)
- Irons: Titleist T100 (4-PW)
- Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8 (50, 54, 60 degrees)
- Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport 2
Kevin Tway WITB:
- Driver: Ping G425 LST (10.5 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: Ping G425 (14.5 degrees)
- Hybrid: Ping G425 (18 degrees)
- Irons: Ping Blueprint (4-PW)
- Wedges: Ping Glide Forged (50, 56, 60 degrees)
- Putter: Ping Vault 2.0 Piper
Chez Reavie WITB:
- Driver: Ping G425 LST (9 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: Ping G425 Max (14.5 degrees)
- Hybrid: Ping G425 (19 degrees)
- Irons: Ping iBlade (4-PW)
- Wedges: Ping Glide Forged (50, 54, 58 degrees)
- Putter: Ping Vault 2.0 Craz-E-H
Lee Westwood WITB:
- Driver: Ping G425 LST (10.5 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: Ping G425 Max (14.5 degrees)
- Hybrid: Ping G425 (19 degrees)
- Irons: Ping i210 (4-PW)
- Wedges: Ping Glide Forged (52, 56, 60 degrees)
- Putter: Ping Vault 2.0 Voss
Tom Brady WITB:
- Driver: Titleist TSi3 (10 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: Titleist TS3 (15 degrees)
- Hybrid: Titleist U500 (18 degrees)
- Irons: Mizuno JPX 921 Tour (4-PW)
- Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8 (52, 56, 60 degrees)
- Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom X5
Patrick Reed WITB:
- Driver: Titleist TSi3 (10.5 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: Titleist TS3 (15 degrees)
- Hybrid: Titleist TS3 (19 degrees)
- Irons: Grindworks Patrick Reed Prototype (4-PW)
- Wedges: Artisan Prototype (51, 56, 60 degrees)
- Putter: Scotty Cameron Tour Rat Prototype
Gary Woodland WITB:
- Driver: TaylorMade SIM2 Max (9 degrees)
- Fairway Wood: TaylorMade SIM2 Max (15 degrees)
- Hybrid: TaylorMade SIM2 Max (19 degrees)
- Irons: Wilson Staff Model Blades (3-PW)
- Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM8 (52, 56, 60 degrees)
- Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom X5
Drivers
The driver is the club used for tee shots and is designed to hit the ball over long distances. Most pro golfers carry a single driver in their bag, typically featuring a large clubhead and low loft for maximum distance. Popular driver brands among pros include TaylorMade, Callaway, and Titleist.
Fairway Woods
Fairway woods are versatile clubs used for both tee shots and long approach shots on par-4 and par-5 holes. They are designed with a smaller clubhead and higher loft than drivers, providing better control and accuracy. Pros often carry two to three fairway woods, most commonly a 3-wood and a 5-wood.
Irons
Irons are used for approach shots to the green and come in a range of lofts and designs. Pros typically carry a full set of irons, numbered 3 through 9, with each club progressively featuring a higher loft and shorter shaft. Forged irons are popular among pros due to their feel and precision, while cavity back irons offer added forgiveness for off-center strikes.
Wedges
Wedges are specialized irons used for shorter approach shots, bunker shots, and shots around the green. They feature the highest loft and shortest shafts of all the clubs in a golfer’s bag. Pros usually carry three to four wedges, including a pitching wedge, gap wedge, sand wedge, and lob wedge, each with a specific purpose and loft.
Putter
The putter is the club used for the final strokes on the green. Putters come in various designs, including blade, mallet, and center-shafted models. Pros choose their putter based on personal preference, feel, and alignment aids. Popular putter brands among pros include Scotty Cameron, Odyssey, and Ping.
Golf Ball
Pro golfers use specific golf balls designed to match their playing style and desired performance characteristics, such as distance, spin, and control. Some popular golf ball models used by pros are the Titleist Pro V1, Callaway Chrome Soft, and TaylorMade TP5.
Accessories and Equipment
In addition to clubs and balls, pro golfers carry various accessories and equipment in their bag. Some of these items include:
- Golf gloves: Worn on the non-dominant hand for better grip and reduced friction.
- Tees: Small pegs used to elevate the ball for tee shots.
- Rangefinder/GPS device: Used to measure distances on the course for accurate club selection.
- Umbrella: Protects from rain and sun.
- Towel: Cleans clubs and dries hands.
- Ball markers and divot repair tools: Used to mark the position of the ball on the green and repair damage to the turf.
Conclusion
The contents of a pro golfer’s bag are carefully chosen to maximize performance and adapt to various course conditions. By understanding the purpose and characteristics of each club and accessory, aspiring golfers can better tailor their equipment to their own preferences and skill level. Ultimately, the right combination of tools can make a significant difference in a golfer’s success on the course.
