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What's in the Bag for the Best Golfers in World?

Which clubs and equipment do the best players on the PGA Tour carry in their bags? We've logged and organized all the club data we can get our hands on so you can see exactly what the pros are playing these days. For some players, we even have a history of which clubs they've played so you can see their club preferences over time.

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What's In My Bag: Danielle Kang

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From 2015 to 2021, I didn’t have a club-endorsement deal, so I tested different brands. In 2021, I had 13 Titleist clubs in my bag and later became a Titleist brand ambassador. I like to be involved when it comes to my clubs, and the team at Titleist has been incredible to talk to and learn from as they created this set. —With Keely Levins

SPECS Titleist TSR3, 9°, Basileus Trias 50 S-Flex shaft.

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This is Titleist’s most popular model on tour. It's designed for players who have a consistent impact pattern around the center of the face. As a result, the face features a special variable-thickness pattern that emphasizes the best performance for center strikes. The TSR3 has a more compact size, but it also adds a movable weight that allows players to shift the center of gravity slightly. Yes, this helps somewhat with draw or fade preferences, but mostly it’s designed for lining up the CG with where a player is making impact. The result is better energy transfer.

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I played an 8-degree driver my whole life, but recent swing changes have changed my angle of attack by almost 4 degrees. To compensate for that, I switched to a 9-degree driver.

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SPECS Titleist TSR2+, 14.5°, Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro White 50 R-Flex shaft; Titleist TSi3, 18°, Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw White 65 R-Flex shaft.

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The problem with looking for a fairway wood to serve as your alternative driver is compromising its playability off the ground. This fairway wood doesn’t stray too far from its mission as a backup club for those shorter, tighter driving holes. First, its 190-cubic-centimeter size and the deepest center of gravity of any Titleist fairway wood automatically establish stability. Its taller face also makes for a bigger trampoline for tee shots. Still, its size and easier launch make it a more effective choice than driver off the deck.

We changed my 3-wood loft, too. I keep a 21-degree TSR3 hybrid on standby. If I’m off and can’t generate enough speed with my 4-iron, I sub in the hybrid.

SPECS Titleist T100 (4-9-iron), Nippon NS Pro 950GH S-Flex shafts.

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A proven performer has little need to make drastic changes. This does not mean the latest T100 hasn’t undergone any improvements. The dual-cavity design uses super dense D18 tungsten (which weighs about 1.5 times more than lead), allowing for precise center-of-gravity placement in each iron without sacrificing the premium forged feel and pleasing shape the T100 is known for. Engineers worked with tour pros and the grind experts in its wedge department to smooth and soften the trail edge of the sole to allow the club to move faster through the turf.

I played the 716 CBs for seven years. I tested the T100s recently and absolutely love them. Titleist put a custom grind on each iron to create better feel through the ground. I wanted higher trajectory to get the ball to stop faster on the greens.

SPECS Titleist Vokey Design SM7 (44.10F, 49.08F) and SM10 (53.14F), WedgeWorks 58.06K, Nippon NS Pro 950GH S-Flex

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The new SM10 line is beyond complete with plenty of options for those savvy enough to get fit for wedges. The center-of-gravity location received particular attention. The smaller profile and shorter hosel lengths (on lofts 46 to 52) help drive the CG low to make the transition from short irons easier. In the 54- through 62-degree models, the CG has moved up, forward and toward the center to promote a lower, more controlled flight. The “spin milled” grooves have been updated and when combined with a texture between the grooves increase spin by as much as 300 revolutions per minute.

The SM7 pictured here is an older model. I play two SM7s and two of Vokey’s newest model, the SM10. The feeling I’m looking for is the ability to control the toe. Vokey’s grinds are the best for spin control. I have two 58-degree wedges, one as a gamer and one for practice, to help the grooves last longer.

SPECS Scotty Cameron M3 GSS Tour prototype putter, 33 inches, 3° of loft.

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These traditional mallets almost clandestinely improve stability through a weight-saving sole plate and tungsten heel-and-toe sole weights. Of course, they still look like they should be displayed on velvet pillows under glass. As Cameron says, “Get the weight redistribution right without making the putter look cumbersome.” The milling pattern combines a deep mill with a second pass that trims off the peaks for softness with consistency.

I dug into the history of putters, what Nicklaus, Snead and Jones putted with. I wanted mine to resemble a wedge, and I got to watch Scotty Cameron make this. He eyeballed the center, and I cut the alignment line. Everything about this putter is gorgeous. He’s an artist.

THE RIGHT SPIN

I tested the Pro V1x against the Pro V1 and found the spin is better with the x for me. I tend to be flat and under, so I’m looking for more spin and height.

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Superstition.

My brother, Alex, gave me a dream catcher when I was 14. I qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open and won the U.S. Women’s Am with it. It fell off, and I lost the Canadian Am by one. Now I always have one on my bag, and it has to be given by Alex.

WHOLE FOODS

I work with nutritionists to create my on-course eating plan: hard-boiled eggs for protein, dried sweet potatoes for carbs and rice cakes with cashew butter for fats.

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7 Most Popular Irons On The PGA Tour (2023 Update)

Nowadays, the scrutiny on what golf irons the pros are using is greater than ever, and club manufacturers are more aware of this perception by the golf playing and golf watching audiences around the world. So, what are the most popular irons on the PGA Tour?

The 7 most popular irons on the PGA Tour are :

While drivers often take center stage, the real focus is on the irons that the pros use, as those constitute a larger percentage of shots played and hit during tournaments than those of drivers, but remember, a putter is the club used the most.

Golf Irons. Most Popular Irons On The PGA Tour

And to find out the most popular irons on the PGA Tour, keep reading!

PGA Tour Players Mix And Match Their Irons

Many PGA Tour players don’t have complete sets of one brand of irons but mix and match between brands and clubs based on what irons they prefer. So shorter irons could be one brand and longer irons another.

You may also find that some players have a complete set of irons from 4-PW and then have a different brand for a three iron or driving iron. The stats below are based on the popularity of the iron brands found in the bags of tour pros, and you may find some players using two different iron brands.

With this discussion, we are talking about irons only and not wedges, as that would be a separate discussion on its own.

Most Popular Irons On The PGA Tour

The most popular irons on the PGA Tour are Titleist, Callaway, Ping, TaylorMade, Srixon, Mizuno, and PXG. These are the most common irons found in the bags of PGA pros currently on tour, and the differences between the most popular and the least popular are significant.

So, let’s start with the least popular.

#7 – PXG Irons

PXG is a brand making slow but steady inroads into the PGA Tour player’s choice of clubs, and five top-ranked PGA Tour pros use PXG irons in their bag. Players include Jason Kokrak, Luke List, Joel Dahmen, James Hahn, and Zach Johnson.

PXG ranks higher in popularity than Cobra or Wilson on tour and some newer brands like Miura, Honma, or Bridgestone.

Which PXG Irons Do These PGA Tour Pros Use?

  • Luke List and James Hahn play PXG 0311 T  Gen 4 irons.
  • Jason Kokrak uses the PXG 0311 T Gen 4 irons.
  • Joel Dahmen uses the PXG 0211 ST irons.
  • Zach Johnson plays the PXG 0311 T Gen 1.

Who Is PXG Golf?

PXG (Parsons Extreme Golf) was founded in 2014 by Bob Parsons, most well known as the founder of Go-Daddy. His vision was to make “the sexiest, most forgiving golf clubs that launch higher, go farther, feel softer, and have a sweet spot the size of Texas!”

PXG currently holds over 200 patents and focuses on providing clubs that look like blades but “feel like butter.” With the backing of Dr. Parsons and limitless resources, they began to research the various alloys and materials to produce the world’s finest golf clubs.

Golf Iron Ferrule Compatible with PXG 0311 0311T 0.355'' Tapered

Even though PXG irons do come at a price, the design of their 0311 sets of irons is turning heads and getting great reviews from players and golf influencers alike.

Using a hollow construction, as many of the new irons are, and filling it with a thermoplastic-elastomer filling and tungsten weights on the perimeter provides forgiveness and great speed and sound off the clubface.

Whether for high/medium handicappers or more adept players, PXG 0311 irons are certainly delivering on the Parsons promise.

You can check out a wide selection of PXG irons at Global Golf. They also have a ‘used’ selection of irons from owners who trade in their used clubs when upgrading. You can pick up some good deals here if you have a lower budget or like to change your clubs regularly.

#6 – Mizuno Irons

Mizuno Pro 221 Irons

Coming in at no.6 is a well-known and long-standing brand originating in Japan. It arguably produces some of the finest irons for the PGA Tour and amateur golfers. Mizuno ranks slightly higher in popularity than PXG, but there is a big gap between Mizuno and the no.5 ranked irons, Srixon.

Currently, seven players on the PGA Tour use Mizuno irons: Luke Donald, Paul Casey, Matt Jones, Lucas Glover, Jazz Janewattanond, Keith Mitchell, and Cameron Smith.

Mizuno

Which Mizuno Irons Do These PGA Tour Players Use?

Looking in the bag, you will find a mix of sets from the JPX 919 irons to the Pro Fli Hi and MP 5 and Pro 221 and Pro 225 irons. The players in this list use the following irons:

  • Paul Casey – Mizuno MP-5 and Mizuno JPX919 Hot Metal Pro
  • Matt Jones – Mizuno Pro Fli-Hi
  • Lucas Glover – Mizuno JPX919 Tour
  • Jazz Janewattanond – Mizuno JPX919 Tour
  • Keith Mitchell – Mizuno Pro 225 and Mizuno Pro 221
  • Cameron Smith – Mizuno Pro Fli-Hi
  • Luke Donald – Mizuno Pro 225, Mizuno Pro 221, and Muzuno Pro Fli-Hi

Mizuno, as a brand, has produced clubs for both professionals and mid to low handicappers offering some forgiveness and providing superb control for ball shaping and a great feel off the clubface.

If you’re in the market for Mizuno irons, check out the Global Golf website, where you can find the latest models and often at the best prices. Amazon also has a selection of Mizuno iron sets.

#5 – Srixon Irons

Japanese brand Srixon is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber company that owns Dunlop Sport. Srixon holds more patents for golf balls than any other brand in the market; while not as popular as the Pro V1, Srixon balls are well respected and played by quite a few pros. I am a regular Srixon ball user myself.

Twelve players on the PGA Tour are currently using Srixon irons: Shane Lowry, Sepp Straka, Scotty Scheffler, Ryan Palmer, Marcus Armitage, Martin Laird, Hideki Matsuyama, Keegan Bradley, Harold Varner III, Graeme MacDowell, JJ Spaun, and Brooks Koepka.

Which Srixon Irons Do These PGA Tour Players Use?

Looking through the bags of these players, you will find a mix of irons, with the ZX 7 irons being the most popular in this group. There are also the ZX 5 irons, the Z Forged, Z 785, and Z U65 irons.

Except for Martin Laird, Ryan Palmer, Hideki Matsuyama, and Graeme MacDowell, all the other players use the ZX 7 and ZX 5 irons. Martin Laird and Ryan Palmer use the Z 785’s, MacDowell also uses the Z 785’s and the Z 745, Matsuyama uses the Srixon Z-Forged irons, and Spaun uses the Z U65 irons.

If you want to check out the best Srixon irons that are popular right now, you can find them at Global Golf. You can also check out the current pricing of Srixon irons over on Amazon.

Srixon

#4 – TaylorMade Irons

As one of the golfing world’s most well-known and iconic brands, TaylorMade scooped possibly the biggest star ever when Tiger Woods signed to them and started to use their P7TW irons after Nike announced they would no longer be making clubs.

TaylorMade also produces some high-quality golf balls and while they are not in the same popularity league as the Pro V1 – let’s face it, which golf ball is – some of the best use their irons in the game.

With 18 players on the PGA using TaylorMade, they are far ahead of Srixon in the popularity ratings. Some of the big names on tour using TaylorMade irons include the likes of Collin Morikawa, Dustin Johnson, Jason Day, Daniel Berger, Justin Rose, Martin Kaymer, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia, and Tommy Fleetwood.

TaylorMade P790 Irons

Which TaylorMade Irons Do These PGA Tour Players Use?

TaylorMade has a variety of irons that feature PGA players’ bags. A popular one is the P7TW irons found in the bags of players like Tiger Woods, Tommy Fleetwood, Martin Kaymer, Scotty Scheffler, and Lucas Herbert.

You can read more about Tiger’s irons in this article; What Irons Does Tiger Woods Use ?

The other popular irons from TaylorMade are the P7MC (available on Amazon), and those can be found in the bags of players like Justin Rose, Mathew Wolf, and Robert McIntyre. The P770 irons (also on Amazon) have a good following with PGA Tour players, and names like Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa, and Harry Higgs feature these irons in their bags.

I do like the P770s, but maybe I’m a little biased as my eldest son uses these clubs. Like me, he plays left-handed and seems well suited to them.

TaylorMade P770 Irons

Sergio Garcia and Dustin Johnson feature the P730 irons, as Collin Morikawa and the P790 irons are used by Martin Kaymer, Lucas Herbert, and Jason Day. Remember that within the TaylorMade stable, there are a variety of irons, and pros that use TM often pull clubs from different model sets to complete their own.

TaylorMade

#3 – Ping Irons

Ping’s influence on the game of golf is impressive at both the amateur and pro levels; they arguably provided golf’s greatest entertainer, Seve Ballesteros, with his clubs and the innovation of the world’s first game improvement irons some five decades ago.

The subsequent interest of professional players in the cavity back irons, Ping is a global leader in golf clubs, and it shows on the PGA Tour.

As the third most popular iron on tour, Ping features some very high-profile players, and 19 tour players feature this brand.

Only marginally ahead of TaylorMade, players that use Ping irons include the likes of Bubba Watson, Louis Oosthuizen, Corey Conners, Harris English, Joaquin Niemann, Mackenzie Hughes, Stewart Cink, Lee Westwood, Tony Finau, Tyrell Hatton, and Viktor Hovland.

What Ping Irons Do These PGA Tour Pros Use?

The Ping i210 irons are the most popular amongst this playing group, with players like Viktor Hovland, Lee Westwood, Tyrell Hatton, Stewart Cink, Mackenzie Hughes, Sebastion Munoz, Sahith Teegala, and Matt Fitzpatrick all having the i210 in their bags.

The Ping iBlades are used by Corey Conners, Guillermo Mita Perreira, Joaquin Niemann, and Victor Perez. The Ping Blueprint irons are used by Louis Oosthuizen, Tony Finau, Seamus Power, and Harris English.

Other Ping irons used are the Ping S55 played by Bubba Watson and Carlos Ortiz, as well as the i500 (Makenzie Hughes), G 410 Crossover (Harris English), and the i59 (Sahith Teegala).

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#2 – Callaway Irons

Callaway irons are the second most popular irons used on the PGA Tour behind Titleist – and there is a big difference between the number of players using Callaway and Titleist. In contrast, the numbers 3, 4, and 5 most popular irons are closer to the number 2 spot than the no. 2 is to the no. 1 most popular iron on the PGA Tour.

Between Callaway and Ping, there is only a difference of 5 players that use Callaway, so those gaps are pretty close.

Callaway is another massive global brand. Of the 24 PGA Tour players that use their irons, many South African players feature, such as Branden Grace, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Dylan Frittelli, Erik Van Rooyen, and prominent international stars.

Phil Mickelson, Alex Noren, Daniel Berger, Danny Willett, Henrik Stenson, Francesco Molinari, Justin Rose, John Rahm, Kevin Na, Kevin Kisner, Sam Burns, Xander Schauffle, Siwoo Kim, and Marc Leishman all use Callaway irons.

You know you are doing something right when you can boast this illustrious list of players using your irons!

What Callaway Irons Do These Pro Players Use?

The two most popular iron sets are the Callaway Apex series and X Forged irons, while a few players on tour use the Rogue and Legacy irons.

With the Apex series, the MB, TCB, and Pro feature prominently, with the X Forged series irons coming in a close second. Let’s look at which PGA players use these irons.

  • Callaway Apex TCB – John Rahm, Marc Leishman, Matt Wallace, Sam Burns, Xander Schauffle, Franceso Molinari, Danny Lee, and Branden Grace.
  • Callaway Apex MB – Phil Mickelson, Talor Gooch, Matt Wallace, Danny Lee, Erik Van Rooyen.
  • Callaway Pro and Pro UT – Jazz Jannewattanond, Alex Noren, Kevin Na, Kevin Kisner, and Siwoo Kim.
  • Callaway X Forged UT/CB – Phil Mickelson, Talor Gooch, Maverick McNealy, Justin Rose, Dylan Frittelli, Erik Van Rooyen , Danny Willet and Christiaan Bezuidenhout.

My youngest son has recently ignited his love of the game and purchased a set of Callaway clubs. Although not used by the PGA players mentioned above, he went for the Callaway Warbirds, which I think are just perfect for him, having not played for a while.

Callaway Warbird Irons

#1 – Titleist Irons

Titleist has the same dominance with their irons on tour as they do with the Pro V1 ball, which is a testament to their quality and consistency in performance. Compared to the no. 2 spot held by Callaway, Titleist have more than 70% more players using their clubs than Callaway.

Regarding the popularity of irons, it’s a race for second place as Titleist has the first place well and truly sewn up, with 33 PGA Tour players favoring them. You can view Titleist irons on Amazon and check prices or jump to the huge selection at Global Golf.

Their list of players using their irons is incredibly impressive. It features top players like Adam Scott, Cameron Smith, Chris Kirk, Garrick Higgo, Ian Poulter, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Lucas Glover, Patrick Cantlay, Max Homa, Tom Hoge, and Will Zalatoris.

Titleist T100 Irons

What Titleist Irons Do These PGA Tour Players Use?

Because Titleist has such a massive stable of clubs available, the mix of irons used by PGA players is quite varied.

The T100 and T200 are popular, along with the 620 CB and MB series. Then, the U500 and 510 and the 718AP2 and T MB irons feature in the bags of the top players. 

  • Titleist T100 and T200 – Cameron Smith, Charles Howell III, Charley Hoffman, Garrick Higgo, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Will Zalatoris.
  • Titleist 620 CB/ MB Series – Antoine Rozner, Billy Horschel , Brandt Wiesberger, Brian Harman , Cameron Davis, Cameron Young, Max Homa, Webb Simpson and Tom Hoge.
  • Titleist 718 AP2/MB/CB/T MB -Brendon Todd, Chris Kirk, Ian Poulter, JT Poston, Patrick Cantlay.
  • Titleist U 500 – Antoine Rozner, Berndt Wiesberger, Carlos Ortiz, JT Poston, Lucas Glover and Brian Harman.

Sidenote: Do you want to know the top golf grips used by the pros? Check out this article to find out, 3 Most Popular Grips on The PGA Tour .

Let’s Wrap This Up!

Titleist leads the race by some margin for the most popular irons on the PGA Tour, with some of the biggest names in the game using their irons with great success. Now that you know which players use which brand, be sure to keep an eye out for them on TV.

It will be interesting to see if and how these numbers change over the coming years as manufacturers jostle to move up the popularity rankings, but for now, the top four are well ahead of the chasing pack.

If you want more detail on this topic, check out this article, What Irons Do PGA Players Use ?

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What Shafts Do Pros Use? Top 100 PGA Tour Player Breakdown (2023 update)

Graeme Hay

Written by Graeme Hay | Last Updated: 21/03/2024

Golfing Focus infographic of most used shaft brands by top 100 PGA Tour pros for drivers, woods and hybrids, irons and wedges.

When you watched pro golfers on TV in days gone by the golf shafts they used all looked the same.

In the modern game however the story is very different.

Not only will you see different players using different shafts from all kinds of different manufacturers but also different shafts in different club types and even coming in all sorts of colours.

So to see what golf shafts some of the best players in the world are using we analysed in-depth the ones being played by the top 100 pros on the PGA Tour.

True Temper golf shafts are the most used among the top 100 pros on the PGA Tour making up 52% of the total shafts played across all club types in 2023. Fujikura shafts are the next most popular in this elite group with 11% of clubs having those shafts with Mitsubishi shafts the next most common with a 10% share.

Those statistics only tell part of the story however and our detailed research also highlighted key differences in the preferred shafts of the pros within different club types.

We found for example different shaft manufacturers being more popular in different types of clubs such as drivers, fairway woods and hybrids with True Temper’s dominance only starting to show when it came to looking at what iron shafts the top pros use.

We therefore discovered virtually all the top 100 pros using different manufacturers’ shafts in different club types thereby clearly illustrating how precise the world’s best players are when it comes to choosing which golf shaft they use for different clubs.

The Best Golf Shaft on the PGA Tour Depends on Club Type

Take just a quick glance at the golf shafts used by the top 100 PGA Tour pros across all of their clubs and the detail with which they go when it comes to shaft choice becomes immediately obvious.

Many players will have at least 3 or even 4 different shaft manufacturers represented in their golf bag and while there are those that stick to one or two shaft brands you can be assured that the flex and weight of different shafts they use varies across different clubs.

To answer the question of what shafts the pros use is therefore a much more complicated one than it first seems as all the best pros will carry a variety within their golf bag.

We happily took on the challenge though having first done the research a couple of years back and once again analysed in detail the golf shafts used in every club played by the top 100 players on the PGA Tour in 2023.

And here is a breakdown of the % number of shafts from different manufacturers played with by the top 100 PGA Tour golfers across the different club types.

From these numbers we can clearly see what the best pros on Tour consider to be the best golf shafts varies by club type.

Fujikura driver shafts are the most used by the top 100 PGA Tour pros with 35 playing them including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. The Ventus Black 6X is the most popular driver shaft with 7 pros choosing it. Ventus shafts are also the most common driver shaft model used by 17 followed by Mitsubishi’s Diamana shafts .

Despite the huge variety of golf shafts that are available in the modern game, when it comes to irons and wedges the top 100 PGA Tour pros obviously have a much clearer preference for True Temper shafts than the other brands.

When it comes to drivers, fairway woods, hybrids and utility irons by comparison however there is a lot more variance in the makes and models of golf shafts being used.

Players such as 2023 US Open champion Wyndham Clark for example are one of a select minority using Accra shafts in their driver while Jon Rahm joined the niche Aldila driver shaft user group selecting the Tour Green ATX 75 2.8 TX model in his driver to triumph at the Masters.

Other niche shaft selections from manufacturers such as Miyazaki, Oban, TPT and UST Mamiya were also found to be more prominent amongst the driver, fairway wood and hybrid shafts used by the top 100 while KBS and Nippon shafts found favour only when it came to the irons and wedges used by the players.

And now that we have the overview of the golf shafts used by the top 100 PGA Tour pros let’s take a look in more detail at the individual shafts used in the different club types.

Fujikura's Ventus Graphite shafts

Most Popular Driver Shaft on PGA Tour. Fujikura Extends Its Lead!

When looking at the driver shafts used by the best golfers on the PGA Tour the attention to detail that they clearly pay when putting together their clubs is clearly in evidence.

We found 72 different individual driver shafts being used by the top 100 PGA Tour players made by eight different manufacturers.

Fujikura driver shafts are the most used by the top 100 PGA Tour pros with 35 using them including Jordan Speith, Rory McIlroy, and Scottie Scheffler. The Ventus Black 6X is the most popular individual driver shaft with 7 pros choosing it. Ventus shafts are also the most common driver shaft model used by 17 pros followed by Mitsubishi’s Diamana range.

Even with Fujikura driver shafts being out in front – and increasing their share of the driver shafts used by the top 100 from 28 in 2021 to 35 in 2023 – the spread of driver shafts across the different manufacturers is much more evident than in any other club type.

Here is a breakdown of the most popular driver shafts produced by the different manufacturers among the top 100 PGA Tour pros.

Any talk of driver shafts also can’t come without a discussion on what flex they are and when it comes to that topic the preferences of the best players on the PGA Tour are very obvious.

While different manufacturers categorize the flex of their shafts differently we did not find any of the top 100 PGA Tour players using anything other than a stiff flex shaft or stronger in their driver.

Almost all of the top 100 PGA Tour pros play an extra stiff or Tour extra stiff driver shaft. 54 choose an extra stiff driver shaft including Viktor Hovland and Adam Scott while 44 use a Tour extra stiff shaft. Only 2023 Open Champion Brian Harman uses a stiff shaft and none of this group uses a regular flex driver shaft.

And the simple reason for this is swing speed.

The massive distances the best players on Tour are hitting the ball is significantly due to the swing speeds they are generating and with driver swing speeds well in excess of 100+ mph being recorded by the majority of the top pros this requires a very stiff driver flex to deliver the best results.

[Editor’s note – to find out what flex of shafts the top PGA Tour pros use across all club types you can check out our great post on that topic here while for some detailed analysis on the drivers used by the top 100 Tour pros you can find that here .]

Golfing Focus infographic of the most used driver shaft brands by the top 100 PGA Tour pros.

Fairway Wood & Hybrid Shafts Used by Top 100 PGA Tour Pros

The detail that PGA Tour players go into when it comes to choosing the golf shafts for their clubs is again highlighted in the fairway wood and hybrid shafts they use.

Among the top 100 PGA Tour pros Mitsubishi and Fujikura shafts are the most used in woods and hybrids. The Diamana D+ Limited Edition 80 TX is the most used 3-wood shaft and it is also the most common 5-wood shaft alongside Fujikura’s Ventus Black 9X. Graphite Design’s Tour AD series are the most popular 7-wood shafts.

Many PGA Tour pros use a hybrid of course in preference to – and you can see what hybrids the top 100 on Tour are using here – higher number fairway woods or utility irons.

For the pros that do however we once again found a large variety of golf shafts being used.

We discovered 29 different hybrid shaft models being used by the top 100 PGA Tour players with Mitsubishi being the most popular hybrid shaft manufacturer and 7 pros using them.

The most used individual hybrid golf shaft among this group was the Graphite Design Tour AD DI Hybrid 95 X with 3 players each choosing it, including JT Potson and Sahith Theegala.

[Editor’s note – for a detailed analysis of what fairway woods the best 100 players on the PGA Tour are using you can check out our in depth look at this topic here .]

Golfing Focus infographic of the most used iron shaft brands by the top 100 PGA Tour pros.

What Iron Shafts Do the Pros Use? True Temper Dominate the Field!

Compared to the variety of shafts the best pros choose in their drivers, fairway woods and hybrids, when it comes to the shafts the top 100 PGA Tour pros use in their irons there is much more of a consensus.

75 out of the top 100 PGA Tour pros use True Temper shafts in their irons. The Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 iron shaft is the most popular with 32% choosing it while the Project X 6.5 shaft is used by 19 of this group in their irons. Nippon’s NS Pro Modus3 Tour 130 X shaft is the next most common with 5 players using them.

Although there appears to be much more consistency when it comes to the brand of iron shaft the best pros on the PGA Tour are choosing there is still clear evidence of the detail with which they approach the decision of which shafts to put in their irons.

We counted 28 different iron shafts across 5 different manufacturers being used and indeed despite the large numbers of pros choosing to play True Temper iron shafts there are still 15 different True Temper iron shaft models being played with by the top 100.

Indeed we found some players using two different models of shafts within their individual iron sets.

Russell Henley for example chooses True Temper’s Dynamic Gold AMT Tour White shaft for his Titleist T100 4 to 6-irons but goes with the Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shaft for his 7 to 9-irons.

Tony Finau meanwhile opts for Graphite Design’s Tour AD DI Hybrid 105 X shaft in his Nike Vapor Fly Pro 3-iron and interestingly Brooks Koepka also uses a different shaft in that same Nike 3-iron opting in his case for Fujikura’s Pro Tour Spec 95 X shaft.

While it is arguable whether the Vapor Fly Pro is a ‘driving/utility’ rather than ‘normal’ iron it was also interesting to note from our analysis that True Temper’s dominance when it comes to standard irons did not extent to utility irons.

Although True Temper shafts were once again the most used shaft in the utility irons used by the top 100 PGA Tour pros they only made up 38% of the shafts in that club type with Nippon shafts accounting for 31% of utility iron shafts.

As we saw with the longer clubs though once again we did not find any of the top 100 PGA Tour players using regular flex shafts in their irons with the vast majority – 88% – using either stiff plus, extra stiff or Tour extra stiff iron shafts.

2023 British Open Champion Brian Harman was one of the select minority we discovered to be using only stiff flex irons shafts with his choice of Dynamic Gold S300 shafts in his Titleist 620 CB irons.

Here is a complete breakdown of the iron golf shafts used currently by the top 100 golfers on the PGA Tour.

[Editor’s note – check out the in-depth analysis we did on the irons being used by the top 100 PGA Tour pros here ]

What Wedge Shafts Do the Pros Use? The S400 Leads the Way

Looking at the shafts used in the wedges of the best 100 PGA Tour pros there were again many interesting things of note.

While many of the pros kept the same shaft as they used for their irons, especially when it came to the pitching wedge, there was again a big variety of wedge shaft models being used.

True Temper’s Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 is by far the most popular wedge shaft with almost 42% of all the wedges being used by the top 100 PGA Tour pros having it. The Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 is the next most used wedge shaft and True Temper shafts account for 78% of the wedge shafts used by this elite group.

Although far behind KBS and Nippon Shafts are the next most common wedge shafts with 12% and 9% of the shafts used in the wedges by the top 100 PGA Tour players having them.

Their most used individual wedge shaft models are the KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 Wedge 135 X and the N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour130 X respectively.

True Temper's Dynamic Gold Tour Issue steel golf shaft

What was also interesting to note was that while the shaft the top PGA Tour pros chose for their pitching wedge matched their iron shafts the vast majority of the time this trend was less well followed by the pros who chose a specialist pitching wedge in place of a pitching wedge that matched their iron set.

When it came to their gap, sand and lob wedges however the pros frequently started to change the shaft they had used in their irons in preference for less stiff flex models. We still however did not find one of the top 100 PGA Tour players using a regular flex wedge shaft.

We did though find little quirks among some of the pros when it came to their wedge shafts with CT Pan for example opting to have his True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 wedge shafts produced in custom purple to match the colours of his alma mater, the University of Washington!

You can also check out our analysis of the wedges being used by the top 100 PGA Tour pros here but to complete the wedge shaft picture here is a breakdown of the wedge golf shafts being used by this elite group.

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Before you go …

Knowing what flex of shafts the top pros on the PGA Tour are choosing for their clubs is always interesting and fun to look into.

But with average driver swingspeeds over 20mph faster than the average amateur golfer (115mph vs. 93.4mph ) there is probably more to learn from the driver shafts being used by the best female pros.

Read our next article to find out what driver shafts the best LPGA pros are choosing to put into their drivers with their 94mph average swingspeeds …

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Golf enthusiasts are often curious about the “behind the story” of golfers’ success. They try to find out what the experts use, how they lead their life, how they practice, and many more. We are one of those who are looking forward to finding out what golf clubs they use. 

Top-level golfers invest heavily in their equipment, with some spending tens of thousands of dollars annually on the latest gear. There are thousands of club models of several top brands available in the market, and it is hard to choose from them. When we search for the best golf clubs , experts have different opinions. They have their perception of them. But it gets complicated at times to choose based on multiple opinions. So then had questions like, “What clubs do the professionals use?” 

When we searched for the answers, we found people were asking such questions too. And there were hardly any proper answers. So, we designed this article to provide you with such answers. We have analyzed the golf clubs the top 100 PGA Tour golfers used over the past four years. Our research includes data on the brands and models of clubs, the frequency of club changes, and the reasons behind these changes.

We spent hours collecting and analyzing the data and constantly updated the article to keep you updated with the latest trends. By analyzing this data, we aim to provide valuable insights into the preferences of the best golfers in the world and help amateur golfers make informed decisions when selecting their clubs. So, let’s crack the code and explore the world of golf clubs used by the top 100 PGA Tour golfers.

Table of Content

Methodology

Chapter 1: the golf drivers, chapter 2: the golf irons, chapter 3: the fairway woods, chapter 4: the golf wedges , chapter 5: the golf putter, chapter 6: the golf balls, chapter 7: findings summary, recommendations , concluding remarks.

We have collected data from several reliable sources over the internet and accumulated them in a sheet to sort them properly. And then, we analyzed the data and found answers to the earlier queries. Furthermore, we have verified the data and crossmatched it to be very sure about our findings. 

Sample of the study 

Every year, there are several tournaments organized worldwide. And different players win them. But we took the top 100 ranked golfers of 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019, according to the PGA Tour Ranking , and collected data regarding what’s in their bag; you have a better overview of the findings and interpret them to the best. 

Demographics of the sample

Reports from the National Golf Foundation suggest that 77% of the golfers are male, so we primarily conducted our research on male golfers. Unfortunately, we don’t have any lady golfers in our sample of this research. But we are planning to include them in our future projects. 

What is the average age of top-ranked professional golfers? 

The average age of the top 100 pro golfers was 32 in 2022. However, as per our research, 38.7% of golfers were aged between 26 and 30. Meanwhile, 14.5% of the golfers were under 25, 16.1% were between 31 and 35, 17.7% were between 36 and 40, and the remaining 12.9% were above 40.

Golf is accessible to people of all ages, as evidenced. 

The research data indicates that golf is a sport that individuals of varying age groups can enjoy and compete at the top level. It reveals that golfers aged 20 to 50 participate in competitive golf tournaments. However, the age group of 26 to 30 years had the maximum number of golfers; the other age groups were just slightly behind.

Furthermore, it is worth noting that golf is a sport that requires physical and mental skills. The physical aspect of golf involves a lot of walking and swinging, which can help improve cardiovascular health and muscle strength. Meanwhile, the mental aspect of golf requires focus, patience, and strategic thinking. Therefore, golf can provide a holistic approach to improving physical and mental well-being.

Drivers play the most crucial role in a round of golf, especially in a par five-hole or more. It helps you get a good start by covering a healthy distance. Top golfers were found carrying at least one driver in their golf bags. And they are very concerned about choosing their driver. They prefer to use the latest technologically advanced golf clubs. Here are some significant findings of their golf driver. 

What is the most popular brand of golf drivers? 

Our recent study of the top 100 professional golfers found that Titleist has maintained its position as the most popular brand among professional golfers, with 29% of users. This slightly increased from our previous study in 2021, where Titleist had 27% of users.

Titleist, Callaway, and TaylorMade are still the most popular golf driver brands among golfers in 2022. However, the popularity ranking has shifted slightly compared to our previous study. Callaway comes in second with 23%, a slight increase from 21% in the previous year.

On the other hand, TaylorMade has seen a decrease in popularity, with only 18% of users compared to 21% in the previous year. The remaining 30% of professional golfers use a variety of other brands, including Ping, Cobra, and Mizuno.

Now you know the top brands and how they performed in 2022 compared to 2021. But we collected the data for the last four years for a better view. The following graph illustrates the highs and lows of brand popularity over the last four years. 

Titleist has emerged as the most popular brand among professional golfers in 2022, surpassing TaylorMade, Callaway, and others in 2019, 2020, and 2021. In contrast, Callaway’s popularity declined after their Epic series drivers failed to impress golfers. Titleist’s TSi series drivers, specifically TSR3 and TSi3, with their ultra-low spin performance, remarkable ball speed, and distance coverage, have gained popularity in 2021 and 2022, especially among golfers with moderate swings. 

The study shows that the golf equipment market is dynamic, and manufacturers must continuously innovate and adapt to remain competitive. And our next section will discuss the models. 

What is the most popular golf driver? 

Callaway Rogue ST and TaylorMade Stealth Plus

Our latest research on the most popular golf drivers shows that the Callaway Rogue ST, TaylorMade Stealth Plus, and Titleist TSi3 are the top three models, with 16% of professional golfers using the Rogue ST and an equal number of users belonging to Stealth Plus.

In comparison, Titleist users are divided across 3-4 different models. Additionally, the PING G425 has 13% of users, indicating its growing popularity among pro golfers.

The Callaway Rogue ST driver is known for its high MOI and low center of gravity, providing maximum forgiveness and control to the players. It features Jailbreak Technology, like the previous Epic and Mavrik series, which increases the ball speed, making it a top choice for pro golfers looking to maximize their distance and accuracy. The Rogue ST model was trendy for its deep blue color scheme that stands out on the course.

On the other hand, the TaylorMade Stealth Plus driver has a more prominent sweet spot, enabling players to hit longer drives even if they don’t hit the ball with the center of the clubface. The Stealth Plus model features a pear-shaped head that is visually appealing to many players, and its matte black finish gives it a sleek and professional look. The driver also provides the right combination of speed, accuracy, and distance, a critical factor in making it a top choice among pro golfers.

The Titleist TSi3 driver was the most popular golf driver in 2021. It was known for its adjustable features, enabling players to fine-tune the driver according to their unique swing preferences. It allows players to adjust loft and lie angles, giving them ultimate control over their shots.

Interestingly, these top-performing models are not limited to a single brand, with Callaway, TaylorMade, and Titleist each offering popular models well-received by professional golfers. The increasing popularity of these models may be attributed to their advanced technology and performance benefits, making them a wise investment for golfers looking to improve their game.

Now we know the top brands and models of golf drivers in recent years. But we must determine how often they change their clubs and how that impacts their play. 

How often do professional golfers change golf drivers?

Our study found that most golfers change their driver almost every year or two. Specifically, 58% of golfers changed their golf drivers in 2021 from 2020. And more than 40% of golfers changed it in 2020 from 2019. So, they change their golf drivers annually and switch to the latest clubs. 

So why are professional golfers choosing these particular brands and models? One reason is the advanced technology that these brands incorporate into their drivers. Advanced materials and innovative design allow golfers to achieve longer distances, greater accuracy, and more control over their shots.

Another factor is the adjustability and customization options offered by these brands. Golfers can fine-tune their drivers to match their swing and playing style, enabling them to achieve the desired level of performance on the course.

Golf club manufacturers are introducing beneficial features that professional golfers find helpful. Not just the club heads, they change the shafts too. And in most cases, it helped them improve their performance. Changes in clubs and shafts are not the only criteria for identifying individual performance graphs.  

Most Popular Shaft brand

In our study, we found that Fujikura has overtaken Mitsubishi as the most popular brand for golf driver shafts. This trend was reflected in the usage of pro golfers, with 34% using Fujikura and 25% using Mitsubishi. The remaining percentage was split among other brands like Project X, Graphite design, and others.

There was hardly any competition for Mitsubishi for driver shafts. For the last three years, our data of the top 100 golfers in 2021 showed that more than 36% of top golfers use Mitsubishi shafts for their drivers. 

So, why are pro golfers switching to Fujikura from Mitsubishi in 2022? One reason could be the launch of the Ventus shaft, which has received rave reviews and has been used by some top-ranked players. Another reason could be the focus on ball speed and increased distance, crucial for success in modern-day golf.

One of the primary reasons for their success is their numerous models. We found about 50 different models of shafts used within our sample. And that illustrates the difference in the number of users is insignificant. These models also offer several flex choices. And here is the most favorite model. 

Most Popular Shaft model

Fujikara Ventus and Speeder

Pro golfers are choosing Fujikura’s Ventus and Speeder models for their stability, consistency, increased ball speed, and low spin, which are essential for success in modern-day golf. So, if you want to improve your golf game, consider the Fujikura brand for your golf driver shaft.

Let’s analyze the top two brands and their models of shafts for a golf driver. Mitsubishi has been a top choice for many years and has models like Tensei CK Pro and Kuro Kage that have been popular among pro golfers. Tensei CK Pro is designed to provide stability, consistency, and control, and it is an excellent choice for those who want to optimize their launch and spin.

On the other hand, Kuro Kage offers increased stability and control with a higher launch and lower spin. It’s designed for golfers who want to hit a straight ball flight with a high launch angle.

While Fujikura has gained popularity recently with its Ventus and Speeder models. The Ventus shaft is known for its stability, consistency, and increased ball speed, which makes it a top choice for pro golfers. The Speeder shaft is designed to reduce spin and increase distance, and it has a low torque, which makes it perfect for players with a quick swing.

Unlike drivers, golfers carry more than one iron in their bag. To be specific, they carry a minimum of 5 pieces of irons. Because not all irons deliver the same result, golfers carry them to have the best iron for any situation. And that makes our study more enjoyable. Why? Have a look at what we found in our study. 

What is the most popular brand of golf irons? 

Titleist was the most popular brand of golf irons among top-ranked pro golfers in 2022. In our study, 25.5% of golfers have Titleist irons. Callaway and PING follow closely, with 19.1% and 15.9% users, respectively. 

Regarding the shift in popularity between brands, golfers continuously seek better performance from their clubs. In 2022, Titleist took over Callaway’s position with their irons, indicating that they have successfully introduced new and improved products that have caught the attention of top golfers.

Comparing this data with 2021, we can see that Callaway had the top golfers using their golf irons in 2021, but Titleist has overtaken them. The competition between brands for irons has been intense, with narrow margins between Ping, Titleist, and TaylorMade. However, these brands have very marginal differences when considering consistency over the last four years.

Looking specifically at the Callaway brand, they have had a strong position in the iron market for the last three years. The Callaway Apex series of irons has held a share of more than 20%, making it a popular choice among pro golfers. TaylorMade also had a good year in 2020 with their P760 series irons, which about 24% of top golfers used. 

What are the most popular golf irons? 

Callaway Apex TCB series irons were the most popular golf irons in 2022, with 33.3% of Callaway users. Which was 8.51% of the total sample. Titleist T100 and T200 were the nearest competitors, with 8.5% and 7.4% users. The competition was intense here. 

Callaway launched their Apex series, Irons, back in 2013. After that, they often include new models in this series for several years. The TCB is their latest addition. It is designed for forged performance, shot-making, accuracy, and control. As a result, golfers have recently switched to this club.

The Callaway Apex TCB irons are highly regarded among golfers and industry experts. They are designed for the more skilled player who values precision and workability, offering a classic look and feel with a modern twist. The Apex TCB irons are forged from high-grade materials, giving them a soft feel and incredible responsiveness on the course.  

The Titleist T100 and T200 irons are highly praised for their exceptional feel and precision, as well as their forgiveness and playability. The T100 model is designed for more skilled golfers who value precision and control, while the T200 model offers more forgiveness and distance for players looking to improve their game.

How often do professional golfers change golf irons?

According to our survey over the last four years, on average, professional golfers change their irons every year or two. However, this can vary depending on the golfer and their preferences. Some golfers may change their irons more frequently, while others may stick with the same set longer. 

One of the main reasons why professional golfers change their irons is to stay up-to-date with the latest technology. Golf club manufacturers are constantly introducing new models with improved technology and features to help golfers hit the ball farther and more accurately. Professional golfers are always looking for an edge, and changing to the latest and most fantastic irons can give them that edge.

Another reason professional golfers change their irons is to adjust their ball flight and trajectory. Golfers may change their irons to improve their distance, accuracy, or ball flight. They may also change their irons’ weight, loft, or shaft to suit their swing and playing style better.

Finally, some professional golfers may change their irons simply because they are worn out or damaged. The amount of wear and tear that professional golfers put on their equipment is significant; eventually, even the best golf clubs will need to be replaced.

True Temper is the most popular shaft brand among pro golfers, with 55.81% of golfers using it. Interestingly, golfers use different shaft brands and models for different clubs. This may be because each club requires a specific shaft type to optimize its performance.

True Temper is a well-known brand in the golf industry, and its shafts are known for their consistency, feel, and performance. Dynamic Gold, in particular, is a popular choice among golfers who prefer a heavier shaft with low launch and spin. On the other hand, Project X is known for its stability and consistency, making it a good choice for golfers who want to reduce their shot dispersion.

KBS and Nippon also have a reputation for producing high-quality shafts that cater to the different needs of golfers. KBS shafts are known for their balance, feel, and control, while Nippon shafts are famous for their lightweight design and high launch characteristics.

Dynamic Gold and Project X from True Temper are among the most popular shaft models. Dynamic Gold from True Temper takes the lead, with 38.37% of pro golfers using it, while Project X from the same brand has 17.4% of users. KBS and Nippon have a fair market share with 17.44% and 11.63% users, respectively. 

Fairway woods are one of the most versatile golf clubs with unique features and technologies. It helps golfers hit long and high from the tee and chip the ball from the rough or short grass.

Unfortunately, such versatility makes the fairway woods complicated and tricky to find the best one that serves your purpose. 

What is the most popular brand of golf fairway woods? 

Our research showed 38.29% of the top 100 PGA tour golfers TaylorMade woods in 2022. Titleist and Callaway are other well-known brands that have gained popularity among golfers. With 22.34% of the top golfers using these brands on each, the brand has a significant presence in the golfing world.

In 2021, TaylorMade was the most popular brand of fairway woods . But the other brands were close. For example, both Callaway and Titleist are selected by 22% of the top golfers, whereas 31% of golfers choose TaylorMade. We saw the same trend in 2022 as well.  

Not just in 2021, TaylorMade had the maximum user in 2020 and 2019 too. But if we look into the models of fairway woods used by top golfers, we found the Callaway epic series woods being selected most times over the years.  

For the last four years, our data show that over 33% of top golfers use Mitsubishi shafts for their fairway woods among the top 100 golfers. There are only Mitsubishi shafts for fairway woods used by most professional golfers. Fujikara was the closest in 2022. One of the primary reasons for Mitsubishi’s success is its numerous models of shafts. We found several models of shafts used in our sample. And here is the most favorite model. 

Mitsubishi Diamana series shafts

Most golfers use the Diamana series shafts with their drivers. The Graphite design tour AD series has the most significant number of users among the top 100 ranked golfers. We found about 50 different models of shafts used by our sample. And that illustrates the difference in the number of users is insignificant.

Wedges are a subset of golf irons but feature higher lofts, heavier clubheads, and shorter shafts. Sometimes they are very effective at playing challenging shots, especially when you are in trouble, like bunkers or roughs. There are four types of wedges available in the market. 

However, do you know, Out of 14 clubs, how many wedges do pro golfers carry in their golf bags? Think about it. We will share our findings by the end of this chapter. 

How often do professional golfers change golf wedges?

Wedges are one of a kind that pro golfers hardly change often. Our study shows that top golfers change their wedge models or brands once in 4-5 years. Our research also illustrates that less than 5% of golfers change their wedges regularly. 

So, it can be very beneficial for golf club manufacturers to make their mark on golfers’ minds with their top-quality golf wedges. Let’s find out which brand models are favorites of the top 100 golfers.  v

What is the most popular brand of golf wedges? 

For wedges, most pro golfers prefer Titleist golf clubs over other brands. And the number of people loving this brand was enormous. In 2022, over 40% of top golfers used Titleist Wedges. More specifically, all of them were using Vokey. Callaway was the second in the competition, with just 18% of users, and PING had 17%. That’s less than half of what Titleist achieved. There are no better alternatives to the Titleist Wedges. 

Not just in 2022, In 2021, 35% of top golfers chose Titleist, it is the most popular golf wedge brand among top PGA golfers, whereas the second-best brand Callaway had only 17% of users. 

The Titleist golf wedges look unique and are certainly a feature that golfers consider before buying a golf wedge. But the best thing the Titleist golf wedges provide is the bounce, spin, and consistency of over-controlled swings. These features are very effective for a wedge, especially a sand wedge and lob wedge. Let’s find out the most popular model of golf wedge first before going deep about the reason for Titleist success. 

What are the most popular golf wedges? 

Titleist Vokey Design

Pro golfers’ top 3 picks for golf wedges are Titleist Vokey Design, TaylorMade Milled Grind, and Callaway Mack Daddy. In our study, this model of golf wedge is leading the chart. It looks great and offers impressive performance. 

Most golfers love its accuracy, loft, and distance. It is also versatile, with six different grinds customization options. These grinds give golfers plenty of options for aligning selection with purpose, swing type, and typical turf conditions. This is one of the most compelling reasons why most tour golfers choose this model.  

But there are 4 different golf clubs, and most golfers carry at least three of them in their bags. And among those three, Sand wedge and Lob wedge is typical in almost all golfers’ choices. 

Most Popular Shaft brand,

True Temper,

Over 70% of the top golfers use True Temper wedge shafts. Our study found 5 different brands of wedge shafts selected by the top 100 golfers. Almost three-quarters of them prefer True Temper wedge shafts with their golf wedges. However, regardless of which wedges golfers choose, they love using it with the True Temper shaft. Let’s find out the most popular model of Wedge Shaft, then. 

True Temper Dynamic Gold S400

Considering all types of wedges used by pro-golfers, we found the True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 shaft is the favorite wedge shaft by most golfers since 2019. Apart from this model, Project X Hzrdus has been consistent in the last few years.

The putter is the most talked-about golf club. You just can’t afford to have a poor golf putter in professional golf. And our study reflects on the statement too. All the pro golfers use only the best quality golf putter. Odyssey and Scotty are the best golf putters brands. There is hardly any competition except for these two brands. 

Odyssey is a sub-brand of Callaway, and Scotty is a sub-brand of Titleist. Both these two brands have been producing top-quality golf putters for many years. We found tour golfers carrying only one putter in their golf bags. So the contest would be fascinating. Let’s look at what we found in our study. 

What is the most popular brand of golf putter? 

In our study, Odyssey is the most popular brand of golf putter , with 38.7% of users among the top 100 golfers. Not just in 2022, this brand has been leading the chart for the last three consecutive years. And Scotty Cameron is their closest competitor, with a 30.1% share. Look at the pie chart that illustrates the percentage of golfers preferring the most popular brands. 

The reason behind such success is the accuracy of these putters. Both brands produce golf putters that provide the best accuracy. And then the look of these putters plays a significant role in their success. But when we narrow it down to a specific model with the most popular, Scotty from Titleist wins. Here is what we found in the study. 

What is the most popular golf putter? 

Scotty New Port

When it comes to the specific model of golf putter, the result is fascinating. Though Odyssey and Scotty are leading the market by far, there is no such model of a golf putter. Instead, these brands have several models scattered among the top hundred golfers. Among these, most golfers select the Scotty New Port. 

And the reason behind such success could be the top golfer’s performance in the last years.

In a game of golf, golfers are allowed to carry their golf balls. According to the USGA rules, a golfer can carry nine balls in a round of golf. This means having the best golf balls is equally vital as golf clubs. So, we gathered similar data on golf balls too. And analyzed them to figure out the best results. 

And there is a clear winner in this segment. Over 66% of Top 100 Tour Golfers use balls from Titleist. 

What is the favorite ball of pro golfers?

Titleist Pro V1 

This is the most popular golf ball among 100 golfers. Our research found that over 66% of the top golfers prefer Titleist golf balls over any other brand. There is only one brand that 20% or more golfers choose. 

And the pro v1 and pro v1x are the top picks among them. Among those Titleist users, 62% use the Titleist Pro V1 golf ball, and the rest choose Pro V1x. 

It is a remarkable achievement for Titleist, especially when you consider the price of it. The Titleist golf balls are much more expensive than most other golf balls. Yet most golfers prefer using their golf balls. Not just pro golfers but also beginners love using this ball too. It’s a versatile golf ball. 

Apart from the golf clubs’ brands, models, and golf ball brands, we found other information to help you. Have a look at those here. 

What is the favorite golf club brand among pro golfers?

We have discussed the favorite brands of golf clubs based on each type of golf club. Usually, Callaway, TaylorMade, and Titleist made their name among the top 3. And Ping is the other Brand that performed well enough to mention. But if we search for one brand overall, it would be Titleist. This is because they have the maximum user among the top 100 golfers in 2022. 

Do they use the same brand for all types of clubs? 

Top golfers tend to use different brands of golf clubs. However, they prefer to pick the best for each shot, no matter which brand it represents. Moreover, some golfers use different golf clubs for the same clubs, such as Irons, wedges, and woods. 

Which type of golf club is carried most by professional golfers?  

Our survey found that most golfers use at least five irons in their bags . The 9-iron and 7- iron is often found in their golf bags. Most golfers replace their 3-iron with a hybrid or 3-wood. We also found that most golfers use three kinds of wedges in their golf bags. They like to carry one of each type of golf wedge. Interestingly, pro golfers carry hybrid golf clubs as a replacement for iron or wood. 

After a rigorous study of the top golfers’ data, we found some amazing facts we already knew. Based on that, here are some feedbacks that can help the brands and stakeholders to improve in the coming days. 

  • Top Golfers hardly hesitate to change their clubs when they struggle to score well. If better features are available, that can benefit their performance. So brands should try to deliver advanced features to gain more top users. 
  • Very few top golfers use the exact golf club offered by brands. Instead, they like to customize it. Therefore, brands that offer more customization options tend to have a better market share. 
  • It is found that the most popular models of clubs tend to have better performance metrics. Therefore, you can select your golf club on that basis as well. 
  • Having the best golf ball is as important as having a golf club. And Titleist Pro V1 is such a versatile golf ball that most people find this ball perfect for them. You should try this golf ball too. 
  • Most tour golfers arrange their 14 golf club sets in the following order: 5 irons, 3 wedges, and driver, putter, fairway wood, and hybrid each. The rest 2 golf clubs vary based on individual preferences. 
  • Combining a golf club and club shaft is essential for better performance. Club manufacturers need to pay attention to producing better golf clubs. 
  • Not only are the clubs, shafts, or golf balls crucial, but you must be skillful and swing appropriately for the best performance. This equipment plays a crucial role in improving your performance. 

We did the hard work for you to find out the brands and models of golf clubs and golf balls that top professional golfers prefer. We collected data from pgatour.com , golfwrx.com , golfmonthly.com , nationalclubgolfer.com , pgaclubtracker.com , golfcentraldaily.com , todays-golfer.com , golfshake.com and analyzed them to find answers to specific queries, as you have read already. 

These findings will surely help you as a golf lover. Besides, several brands can take the lead from here and hopefully work on it to improve their performance. This report is entirely based on actual data, and it’s an unbiased analysis that we figured out to help you get the correct information. 

I hope this helps you. Let us know if you think we should include more information and develop more research reports. Then, share it with your friends. 

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Be In The Know: What Golf Clubs Do The Pros Use?

Last Updated on December 27, 2023

Are you curious about what golf clubs the pros use? Professional golfers are always striving for a competitive edge, so they often have access to the highest quality clubs available. But which brands do they trust most when it comes to their own game? In this blog post, we’ll explore exactly what goes into a pro golfer’s bag – from driver heads to putters – as well as why certain club manufacturers remain popular among top players. So if you’ve ever wondered, “what golf clubs do the pros use?”, then read on.

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The most popular golf clubs among pros, fairway woods:, taylormade:, golf club technology: what pros look for, what type of clubs do pro golfers use, what type of clubs do most pros use, what brand clubs are most used on the pga tour, what 14 clubs do pros carry.

Pros understand the nuances of golf clubs, seeking out those that will maximize their performance. From the type of club head and shaft material to the design features, professionals are always on the hunt for the best equipment that will help them perform at their peak.

The most popular golf clubs among pros are those that offer the highest levels of performance, accuracy and distance. To gain insight into the clubs utilized by professional golfers, let’s analyze their gear selections.

What’s in the Bag?

The pro golfers on the tour have a range of different clubs in their bags. But what are they? And why do they use them? Let’s explore some of the most widely used and successful golf clubs by professional players.

The driver is one of the longest and most important clubs in any golfer’s bag, especially for pros. It’s designed to hit off the tee with maximum distance and accuracy, so it needs to be light enough to swing quickly but also powerful enough to generate lots of power. Drivers come in many shapes, sizes, and lofts; pros typically choose drivers with large heads (460cc or more) that have low spin rates and high launch angles for increased distance.

Fairway woods are often used when hitting from the fairway or rough as they can provide more control than a driver due to their smaller head size (typically between 200-220cc). Pros tend to opt for fairway woods with lower lofts (7-9 degrees) which will help them get extra yardage off the tee without sacrificing accuracy too much. They’ll also usually choose lightweight shafts made from graphite or other composite materials, which allow them to swing faster while still maintaining control over their shots.

Pros usually prefer mid-irons, such as 4i through 8i to long irons, like 2i or 3i, since these provide better trajectory control. This gives them more options when playing approach shots into greenside bunkers and other tricky scenarios, giving them a leg up on amateurs who may be flummoxed in similar situations. By opting for cavity back irons with their larger sweet spot area, they can hit consistent shots time after time while still maintaining accuracy and precision.

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Wedges are invaluable tools that give pros added spin control around greensides hazards such as sand traps or water features – something every professional must master if they want success on tour. Forged wedges offer a greater feel compared with cast wedges; however, both types should feature grooves along their face so that players can impart extra backspin onto balls when required during delicate chip & run type shots around green complexes where stopping power is key.

Putters don’t get nearly enough credit but make no mistake about it – putter selection is crucial if you want success on tour. Professional putters generally prefer mallet style putters over blades as these provide greater stability through impact, thanks largely due to their wider profile shape; this makes mis-hits less likely, meaning fewer three puts per round. Mallet style putters often come equipped with alignment aids built into their design too, helping golfers line up perfect strokes each time. This really pays dividends to come tournament day.

The bag of professional golfer is filled with the best clubs and equipment to help them play their game. Moving on, we will explore what brands are favoured by these professionals for optimal performance.

The Best Brands for Professional Golfers

When it comes to golf clubs, professional players have their preferences. The brands they choose often come down to the technology and features of the club as well as personal preference. Here’s a look at some of the most popular brands among pros:

TaylorMade is one of the top names in golf equipment, and many professionals rely on its clubs for consistent performance. Their drivers are known for having an impressive launch angle, which helps generate more distance off the tee. They also offer irons with advanced forgiveness technology that helps reduce spin rates and improve accuracy when hitting approach shots into greens.

Callaway has been making quality golf clubs since 1982 and continues to be one of the most trusted brands by tour pros today. Their drivers feature adjustable hosels that allow players to fine-tune their settings for maximum performance on each shot. Callaway’s fairway woods are renowned for providing extra distance from tight lies or difficult lies in rough terrain while still maintaining accuracy off every shot.

Titleist has long been a staple brand among PGA Tour professionals thanks to its innovative designs and superior craftsmanship across all types of clubs. Its drivers feature lightweight construction that provides more power behind each swing without sacrificing control over direction or trajectory, making them ideal for experienced players looking for an edge on longer drives from tee boxes or fairways alike.

Their irons offer exceptional feel along with enhanced ball speed through improved face design so you can hit your target consistently even when conditions aren’t ideal out on the course. Finally, Titleist wedges provide an increased spin rate around greens so you can stop your ball closer to pin placements than ever before.

Top-tier golfers seek out the combination of quality, performance and affordability that make certain brands their go-to. Yet, technology’s significance in the selection of golf clubs by professionals mustn’t be disregarded; let us delve deeper into what they demand.

Golf clubs have seen a surge in innovation lately, and pros are making sure to capitalize on the improved technology. From new materials to innovative designs, modern clubs offer pros more control over their shots than ever before.

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When it comes to selecting equipment, professional golfers tend to favour certain brands like Titleist for its consistent quality, Callaway for its cutting-edge designs, TaylorMade for reliable distance drivers and Mizuno with their forged irons designed with feedback from tour pros. Titleist is known for its consistent quality across all products, while Callaway offers cutting-edge design with its Big Bertha drivers and other technologically advanced models. TaylorMade is renowned for producing reliable distance drivers, while Mizuno specializes in forged irons designed with feedback from tour pros themselves. Finally, Ping has been a leader in creating customizable options so each player can tailor his/her equipment precisely how they want it without sacrificing any performance benefits along the way.

Modern golfers strive to maximize their performance on the course, and selecting equipment that caters to their specific swing can help them achieve this goal. With advances like adjustable weights and lofts combined with high-tech materials used by leading manufacturers today, hitting those long drives down the fairway has never been easier. By understanding exactly what type of club suits your swing best, you’ll be able to maximize your potential off every tee box, whether you’re competing at Augusta National or putting around your local course on Saturday morning.

FAQs in Relation to What Golf Clubs Do the Pros Use

Golfers usually assemble a collection of clubs to fit their playing technique and the golf course they’re on. Most commonly, pros will carry a driver, fairway woods (3-5), hybrids (2-4), irons (6-9), plus wedges and a putter. Drivers offer maximum distance off the tee, while fairway woods provide more accuracy than drivers at shorter distances. Hybrids combine features from both woods and irons for added versatility in different shots. Irons help control trajectory and spin when hitting into greens, while wedges can be used for short approach shots or around the green with more precision than an iron shot would allow. Finally, putters are designed specifically to roll the ball accurately over short distances on the putting surface towards your target hole location.

The majority will carry a driver, fairway woods, hybrids, irons (3-9) and wedges (pitching wedge through lob wedge). Some may also include long irons such as 2 or 1 iron for added distance off the tee or when hitting into tight spaces on the course. Pros are consistently trying out distinct club sets to enhance their play and determine what fits them best.

The most popular brand of clubs used on the PGA Tour is Titleist. According to a survey conducted in 2023, Titleist was the preferred choice for professional golfers, with nearly 40% using their clubs. The second most popular brand was Callaway at around 28%, followed by TaylorMade at 19%. These three brands have been dominant on tour for years and continue to be so today due to their quality and performance.

Pros typically carry 14 clubs in their bag, including a driver, 3-wood, 5-wood, 2 hybrids (or 4 and 5 iron), 6 through 9 irons, pitching wedge, sand wedge and putter. The driver is used to hitting the ball long distances off of tee boxes, while the fairway woods are best for shots from the rough or fairway. Hybrids replace traditional long irons, which can be difficult to hit consistently. Irons are designed for hitting approach shots into greens as well as out of bunkers or other hazards . Wedges help golfers get more spin on short shots around the green, and putting with a putter helps keep scores low by holing out more often than not.

The world of professional golf is always evolving, and the clubs that pros use are no exception. As technology advances, so do the golf clubs used by top players in tournaments around the globe. To get a competitive edge on your competition, it’s important to understand what type of equipment is being used by today’s professionals when they tee off with their question, “ what golf clubs do the pros use”. With all this information at hand, you can make an informed decision about which club will help you hit longer drives and lower scores. So next time you’re shopping for new gear or replacing old ones – consider what brand and model could give your game a boost.

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What Golf Clubs Do the Pros Use? PGA vs Tour Champions Clubs

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Ever wonder what golf clubs do the pros use? In this article, Matt Callcott-Stevens captured all the critical data on the PGA Tour & PGA Tour Champions golf clubs and how players build their bags in comparison.

With the PGA Tour wrapped up for the season, I have had time on my hands to unleash my inner golf nerd. I have spent the past few weeks analyzing what golf clubs do the pros use on the PGA Tour Champions and the PGA Tour .

My ambition is to highlight the similarities and differences between pro tour golf clubs for seniors and the younger generation. After reading this guide, you will know what the top brands and golf clubs on the PGA Tour are. I will also leave you with a breakdown of the clubs your favorite tour pros swing. 

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What Clubs Do Pros Carry?

Popular Golf Club Brands Used by Professional Golfers showing dominance by Titleist and TaylorMade

Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping, and Srixon are the most popular golf club brands utilized by pro tour golfers. I reveal the percentage of top PGA and PGA Tour Champions players using each brand.

Titleist Golf Clubs

Titleist trumps its competitor golf club brands in popularity on the PGA Tour. The brand accounts for 36% of all irons used by the top 50 players and 24% of drivers. That value rises when we look at wedges, with 48% playing Titleist Vokey wedges. Tour players appreciate Titleist golf clubs for their feel, feedback, compact designs, and workable flight.

Patrick Cantlay , Max Homa, Matt Fitzpatrick, Will Zalatoris, Jordan Spieth, and Justin Thomas are a few pros synonymous with Titleist. Although they employ different models in their bag, I found the T100 irons are the most popular. Ten of the top 50 PGA Tour pros currently play the workable T100 range.

Conversely, the brand does not enjoy the same prominence on the PGA Tour Champions with the longer clubs. Padraig Harrington uses their TSR3 driver, while Brett Quigley and Dicky Pride use Titleist irons.

TaylorMade Golf Clubs

TaylorMade is the next most popular brand, accounting for 30% of fairway woods and irons among the top 50 PGA Tour professional golfers. TaylorMade Fairway Woods are also a popular option for the Tour Champions players, with 30% of the top 30 players using the brand.

I find the presence of the brand dwindles as we reach the lower clubs in the bag, stemming from an abundance of short-game options. Only 8.2% of the players analyzed use TaylorMade wedges on the PGA Tour, while the result was 0% on the PGA Tour Champions.

Famed TaylorMade tour staffers include Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, and Scottie Scheffler. PGA Tour Champions players who use TaylorMade clubs include Fred Couples and Vijay Singh .

Callaway Golf Clubs

Callaway follows TaylorMade as the third most golf clubs on Tour, with a healthy selection of metal woods, hybrids, irons, wedges, and putters. The brand dominates the hybrid category on both tours, with 35.31% and 26.7% of the top 50 PGA Tour and senior players using them, respectively.

Their dominance is also seen in the putting department on the youngsters and veterans tour thanks to their acquisition of Odyssey Golf. Just under one-third of the top players use a Callaway putter on the PGA Tour, but the figure almost doubles to 52.21% of pros on the seniors tour.

I was always impressed by Callaway’s result in the driver department on the PGA Tour Champions. Just under half, or 44%, of the top 30 senior golfers use Callaway drivers. Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele , and Si Woo Kim are among the biggest names on the brand’s portfolio.

Despite severing ties with the brand in 2022, Phil Mickelson is the most famed golfer over 50 years old swinging Callaway clubs.

Ping Golf Clubs

Ping does not dominate one category specifically, but it is well represented through the bag. Twenty-four percent of senior golfers swing a Ping driver, while 18% of PGA Tour pros use the brand.

The next popular golf clubs category where the brand appears are the fairway woods and putter sections. Just under 17% of the top 30 seniors swing a Ping fairway wood compared to 16% on the PGA Tour. 

The most popular PGA Tour pros who play Ping golf clubs include Viktor Hovland, Tony Finau, Tyrrell Hatton, and Sahith Theegala. Miguel Angel Jimenez and Kevin Sutherland are two notable Ping staffers on the PGA Tour Champions.

Srixon Golf Clubs

Srixon produces value for money, soft feeling, high launching, and workable metal woods and irons for amateurs and pros. Srixon is dwarfed in tour representation compared to Titleist, TaylorMade, and Callaway golf clubs. However, they punch above their weight in the irons department.

Over 20% of the top Senior golfers employ Srixon irons in their golf bags for their feel, forgiveness, launch, and workability. It ties with Callaway for the most used irons brand by the top Champions Tour golfers.

Srixon does not manufacture wedges or putters, relying on their sister brand, Cleveland to handle this area. Hideki Matsuyama, Shane Lowry, and Brooks Koepka are the highest-profile players to operate with the brand’s irons. My former boss, Ernie Els , carries the Srixon flag high on the senior’s tour, using their irons.

Cobra Golf Clubs

Cobra is one of the least popular brands on the PGA and PGA Tour Champions with the top-ranked players. It only accounts for 2% of drivers, 4% of fairway woods, and 3.3% of irons swung by PGA Tour professional golfers.

I was surprised to find none of the best Tour Champions players using Cobra golf clubs , despite my experience of forgiving, easy launching, and long clubs superbly suited to senior golfers.

Rickie Fowler is the most popular name on the Cobra Golf books since the brand parted ways with Bryson DeChambeau in 2022.

Cleveland Golf Clubs

Although the highly forgiving Cleveland woods, irons, and hybrids perform for amateurs, they are tough to find in a pro’s bag. However, their wedges are highly popular with PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions players for their feel, acoustics, launch, and exceptional spin.

I recorded 14.3% of the top 50 PGA Tour golfers using Cleveland wedges, with the RTX ZipCore proving the most popular golf club. The quantity of pros using Cleveland wedges increases on the Champions Tour, with 20.8% of players using the brand’s short clubs.

Brooks Koepka, Keegan Bradley, Hideki Matsuyama, and Shane Lowry are the most famous profile players using Cleveland wedges. On the Champions Tour, Jerry Kelly, Ernie Els, K.J Choi, and David Toms play wedges from the Huntington Beach, California outfit.

Most Popular Golf Clubs on the PGA Tour

Most Popular Drivers on Tour

Most Popular Drivers on Tour

The Titleist TSR3 is the most popular big stick among the Top 50 PGA Tour pros, with 24% carrying one. Callaway came in second with the Paradym Triple Diamond, while the TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus is the third most popular driver on tour.

Breakdown of Drivers on the PGA Tour

Titleist tsr3 driver.

The Titleist TSR3 driver is the most popular pick for PGA Tour pros. It accounts for 24% of the drivers used by the Top 50 golfers on the planet. The aerodynamics, feel, acoustics, speed, and low spin deliver the optimal tee box experience.

Callaway Paradym TD Driver (8)

Eight top professional golfers swing the low spinning, high launching, neutral flying Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond driver. Chief among them is Cameron Young, who finished third on the PGA Tour in 2023 for average driving distance.

Although I appreciate the adjustable weighting design on the Paradym TD, I do not find it as forgiving as the standard Callaway Paradym. Low handicappers will appreciate the workability and acoustics of the Paradym TD. However, its reduced forgiveness is less ideal for mid and high-handicappers.

TaylorMade Stealth Plus Driver 2

The TaylorMade Stealth Plus 2 finds itself in the bags of 7 of the top 50 PGA Tour pros, including Rory McIlroy. The Northern Irishman was the longest hitter on tour in the 2022/23 season, with an average distance of 326.3 yards.

I love the low spin, elevated launch, forgiveness, feel, and acoustics of the Stealth Plus 2. Unfortunately, it’s not ideal for the average golfer. The reduced spin requires a higher swing speed to consistently get the ball airborne. This is why I prefer the easier launching Stealth Plus 2 HD driver for the average player.

5 Longest Hitters & PGA Tour Golf Clubs

Rory McIlroy produced the best driving distance average in the 2023 season, returning figures of 326.3 yards. The Northern Irishman swung a TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus to deliver low spin, forgiveness, and explosive ball speed. The remaining 4 players in the top 5 used a mix of Srixon, Callaway, and Ping drivers.

TaylorMade was the only brand to feature in the top 5 twice, with their Stealth 2 Plus and SIM 2 Max, swung by Matti Schmid.

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Most Accurate Drivers on PGA Tour

Russel Henley delivered the best fairway in regulation returns in the 2023 season, hitting 71.74% of fairways. He employed the services of a Titleist TSi3 to keep him on the short grass, the only Titleist big stick to feature in the top 5.

Henley was trailed by Morikawa and Ryan Moore, who swing a TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus and Cobra Aerojet LS, respectively.

Most Popular Fairway Woods on the PGA Tour

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The Titleist TSR3 is the most popular big stick among the Top 50 PGA Tour pros, with 24% carrying the high launching, adjustable wood. The Callaway Paradym TD is the second most used fairway wood, with 5 players swinging it, while the Stealth 2 is played by 4 tour pros.

Breakdown of Fairway Woods on the PGA Tour

Callaway paradym td .

Callaway Paradym TD fairway woods are the single most used model on tour, with 7 of the top 50 carrying them. Jon Rahm, Tony Finau, and Xander Schauffele are among the golfers swinging the low-spinning, fast-face adjustable driver.

Titleist TSR3

Jordan Spieth and Cameron Young are two of the six tour pros who operated with a Titleist TSR3 this season. I find the adjustable fairway wood delivers workable flight and a mid-to-high launch to suit superior golfers seeking maximum control off the tee and on approach.

TaylorMade Stealth 2  

TaylorMade bags the final spot on the podium in the Fairway Woods category with their Stealth 2 range. I found that 4 professional golfers, including Scottie Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood, play the clean gliding sole and high-launching Stealth 2.

Most Popular Golf Hybrids on Tour

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Only 17 out of the top 50 golfers on the PGA Tour carry a hybrid in their bag. Although traditionally associated with high handicappers, some tour pros desire the effortless launch and forgiveness of a hybrid on approach.

Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele, and Matt Fitzpatrick are the only 3 players inside the top 10 that play a hybrid. Titleist dominate the category with their TSi2 hybrid, followed closely by the Callaway Apex and Apex Utility Wood.

Titleist TSi2

Cam Young, Jordan Spieth , and Russell Henley are all aboard the TSi2 wagon, favoring it for its feel, turf interaction, and towering launch. I also find the TSi2 boasts an explosive clubface, which preserves ball speed and contains spin for maximum distance.

Callaway Apex Hybrid

Keegan Bradley and Emiliano Grillo carry the fast, long, and adjustable Callaway Apex hybrid. In my experience, the hybrid produced neutral ball flight and outstanding distance for consistent long-game results. I also appreciate the adjustable hosel to alter my launch and flight settings.

Callaway Apex UW

Xander Schauffele and Sam Burns turn to the fast, forgiving, stable, and easy-launching Apex UW hybrid on approach and off the tee. In my experience, the Apex hybrid offers the speed and turf interaction of fairway woods with the launch and forgiveness of hybrids.

What Irons Do the Pros Use?

TaylorMade and Titleist is the dominant golf irons brand on the PGA Tour, covering 60% of the top tour players. Despite the popularity of TaylorMade as a brand, none of their irons are among the 3 most played sets on tour.

The Titleist T100 range is the clear winner, with 10 tour players carrying the irons in their bags. T100 irons are followed by the Callaway Apex TCB and Srixon ZX7 MKII.

Graph of the most used irons on pga tour  2023 - showing Callaway and Titleist dominating the list.

Breakdown Most Used Irons on Pga Tour

Titleist t100.

The dual-cavity constructed T100 range features in the bags of 20% of the top 50 players iron setups. Jordan Spieth, Will Zalatoris, and Cam Smith play the T100 set for their feel, workability, progressive center of gravity, and clean turf interaction.

Callaway Apex TCB

The Callaway Apex TCB iron models are favored by Jon Rahm and Sam Burns for their feel, flight, control, and compact design. I find these irons highly workable and appreciate the crisp acoustics of shots out of the sweet spot.

Srixon ZX7 MKII

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka is one of four top 50 players swinging the Srixon ZX7 MKii irons. These modern clubs generate the feel, launch, spin, and workability tour players demand on approach.

5 Most Accurate Approach Players

The Callaway Apex TCB irons featured in 2 of the top 5 accurate golfers bags in 2023. Kevin Yu and Jon Rahm played the TCB iron model and were second and fifth most accurate for the season.

Scottie Scheffler recorded the highest greens in regulation percentage, hitting 74.43% of greens with the TaylorMade P7TW irons . Collin Morikawa, another TaylorMade staffer, had the third-highest GIR return, with 70.85%. The double major winner finished the season with a 70.85% success rate on approach.

Most Popular Golf Wedges on Tour

Most Popular Golf Wedges on Tour

Titleist Vokey reigns supreme in the wedges section, accounting for 51% of the high-spinning pro tour golf clubs. The Vokey SM9 is a favorite, appearing in 18 of the top 50 players’ bags for its spin, flight, control, and abundance of sole grinds.

Cleveland and Ping brands account for the second most wedges, with 14.3% of the top golfers using their short clubs. I found the RTX ZipCore was the most popular Cleveland wedge, while the Glide 4.0 topped the standings for Ping.

Breakdown of PGA Tour Wedges

Titleist vokey sm9.

The Titleist Vokey SM9 is the single most popular wedge series on tour, appearing in the bags of 18 pros. Max Homa, Brian Harman , and Jordan Spieth are three of the top 50 pros currently relying on the high-spinning, versatile SM9 wedges.

Ping Glide 4.0

Ping Glide 4.0 wedges made it into the bags of 7 top 50 golfers this season, including the FedEx Cup Champion, Viktor Hovland . Pros appreciate the Glide 4.0 due to its clean turf interaction, enhanced friction, and consistent greenside spin.

Cleveland RTX ZipCore

Wedges are the only club where Cleveland-branded golf clubs are in a pro’s bag. The RTX ZipCore is the third single most popular wedge among the best golfers in the world. Brooks Koepka and Keegan Bradley carry it for its outstanding spin, feel, and durable grooves.

5 Best Scrambling Leaders in the World

The 2023 Open Championship winner Brian Harman thrived from the greenside this season, recording the best scrambling record . The Savannah local posted a 67.74% scrambling success rate using the Titleist Vokey SM9. Harman was followed by Jonathan Byrd on 66.35%, who also used a Titleist Vokey SM9.

The Titleist brand rounded out the top 5 with Tommy Fleetwood, who plays Vokey Wedgeworks Proto wedges. Matt Kuchar and J.J. Spaun placed third and fourth, respectively, using the Cleveland RTX ZipCore wedges.

PGA Tour: What Putters Do the Pros Use?

Titleist continued to dominate its fellow golf club brands in the short stick department, with their Scotty Cameron models accounting for 34% of the top 50 putters. Callaway Odyssey putters are played by 28% of the top 50 players and came in second.

The Callaway Odyssey Versa Jailbird was the single most popular putter found in 4 players bags. It was followed by the TaylorMade Spider X Hydroblast, used by Kurt Kitayama and Tom Hoge. Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young stroked the Titleist Scotty Cameron T-5 Proto, the third most used flatstick.

Most Popular Putters on Tour showing graph as it relates to what golf clubs do the pros use.

Breakdown of Most Popular Putters on the PGA Tour

Callaway odyssey versa jailbird.

Wydnham Clarke, Rickie Fowler, and Keegan Bradley are three stars who stroked Versa Jailbird. The top players appreciate the Versa for its elevated moment of inertia (MOI), stability, and forgiveness without impacting feel and control. 

TaylorMade Spider X HydroBlast

TaylorMade tied Titleist Scotty Cameron for the second most-stroked putter on the PGA Tour. Kurt Kitayama and Tom Hoge carried the flat stick for its clean roll, premium finish, and forgiveness across the putter face.

Scotty Cameron X T5 Prototype

The X T5 Prototype is developed for tour players seeking increased forgiveness, a premium finish, and a clean roll off the clubface. Patrick Cantlay and Cameron Young both carry the X T5 Prototype.

Lowest Putting Averages PGA Tour – Putting Statistics

Taylor Montgomery recorded the lowest putting average in 2023 using a decade-old putter. The Las Vegan averaged 1.665 putts per hole and converted his birdie attempts 38.31% of the time. His chosen flatstick is a TaylorMade Ghost Spider S .

Montgomery is the only member of the five best putters to stroke a TaylorMade flat stick. Sam Ryder and Eric Cole finished second and third respectively, with Callaway Odyssey putters. 

Most Popular Golf Clubs on the PGA Tour Champions Tour

Most Popular Drivers on the PGA Champions Tour

Most Popular Drivers on the PGA Champions Tour

Contrary to the PGA Tour, Titleist does not enjoy the prevalence on the Champions Tour. Only 8% of the top 30 senior golfers carry a Titleist driver, compared to 44% who operate with a Callaway big stick. Ping ranks second for driver selection, followed by Tour Edge, which did not feature at all on the PGA Tour.

The Ping G430 LST is the single most popular driver among Champions Tour pros, with 10% of the players analyzed using the model. Callaway takes the second and third places on the podium with the Paradym Triple Diamond and Epic Speed Triple Diamond.

Breakdown of Drivers on the Champions Tour

Ping g430 lst driver.

The low-spinning Ping G430 LST is a popular option for faster-swinging, longer-hitting seniors like Phil Mickelson. Miguel Jimenez and Kevin Sutherland also use the fast, forgiving, medium launching driver despite lagging Phil on the distance front.

Callaway Paradym TD Driver

The ever-consistent Stephen Ames heads the lineup of Champions Tour players swinging the Paradym TD off the tee. David Toms and K.J. Choi follow Ames example by carrying the fast, adjustable, and neutral flying Paradym TD.

Callaway Epic Speed TD Driver

Although it is 2 years older than the Paradym, Steve Stricker and Steve Alker still find use for the Epic Speed TD in their bag. The adjustable hosel, neutral flight, explosive face, and high launch help faster swing speed golfers maximize distance off the tee box.

5 Longest Hitters on the PGA Tour Champions

Robert Karlsson enjoys the best average driving distance figures in 2023, with 308.9 yards off the tee. The Swede relies on the Titleist TS3 to maximize his yardage, while the runner-up, Tim O’neal, shoots with a Titleist TSi2.

The gap between O’Neal in second and Scott McCarron in third is almost 9 yards. McCarron operated with a Tour Edge Exotics C722 driver, averaging 297.1 yards.

5 Most Accurate Drivers on the PGA Tour Champions

Jerry Kelly boasts a superior tee shot accuracy to his peers, reaching 81.49% of fairways in 2023 with his Ping G425 LST. Bernhard Langer snuck in behind Kelly for second, hitting 79.94% of fairways using an older Ping G400 driver.

The only non-Ping player I found in the top 5 for FIR was Olin Browne, who swings the Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond. Unfortunately, I struggled to find an updated version of Fred Funk and Paul Goydos’ drivers, and I decided to leave them out. If any reader has spotted the bags of these players recently, please let me know so I can update the table.

Most Popular Fairway Woods on Senior Tour

Most Popular Fairway Woods on PGA Tour Champions

Callaway and TaylorMade fairway woods are found in half of the top 30 senior players’ bags. Each brand contributes 25% to the cause. The TaylorMade SIM is the most played fairway wood, followed by the Tour Edge Exotics C722 and the Ping G430 Max.

Despite being a prominent fairway wood brand for seniors, the Epic Flash is the only Callaway fairway wood used by more than one player.

Breakdown of Fairway Woods on the Champions Tour

Taylormade sim.

The TaylorMade SIM is played by 3 Champions Tour pros for its accelerated clubhead speed, low CG, and clean sole interaction. Vijay Singh , Steven Alker, and Dicky Pride all carry the TaylorMade SIM despite being older model golf clubs.

Tour Edge Exotics C722

Two Germans, Two majors in 2023, and both individuals swing Tour Edge Exotics C722 fairway woods. Bernhard Langer and Alex Cejka play the C722 range for its explosive clubface, clean turf interaction, elevated launch, and consistency.

Ping G430 Max

The Ping G430 Max features in 2 top 30 players bags. Stewart Cink and Y.E. Yang use the adjustable, fast-paced, and spin-controlled face to maximize launch and distance on approach or off the tee. 

Most Popular Hybrids on PGA Tour Champions

Most Popular Hybrids on PGA Tour Champions

Over 50% of the top 30 PGA Tour Champions players swing hybrids for their clean turf interaction, elevated MOI, and towering launch. Tour Edge and Callaway lead the way in the field, each accounting for 26.7% of hybrids.

Titleist, TaylorMade, and Ping take up the remaining spots, each contributing 13.3% to the total hybrids played on the senior’s tour.

Breakdown of Hybrids on the Champions Tour

The Tour Edge Exotics C722 is the single most popular hybrid on tour, played by 3 of the top 30 players. Bernhard Langer , Tim Petrovic, and Ken Duke employ the forgiving and adjustable hybrid to reduce turf interaction, lower spin, and send the ball consistently high off the deck.

Callaway Apex Utility Woods generate blistering speed across the surface and contain spin to encourage a powerful launch. Phil Mickelson and KJ Choi are the seniors inside the top 30 to swing the utility wood. Outside of the top 30 golfers in the world, David Duval and Jim Furyk carry the Callaway Apex UW.

The extremely high MOI, thin fast face, and spin-controlling Ping G400 is the third most popular hybrid on the Tour Champions. Steve Flesch and Kevin Sutherland are the two notable players who swing the older model Ping hybrid to boost distance on approach.

What Golf Irons Do Pros Use on the PGA Tour Champions?

Most Popular Irons on PGA Tour Champions

Srixon and Callaway are the most popular tour pro golf clubs brands for irons on the senior tour. Together, the pair contributes 41.6% of irons to the top 30 seniors. Ping follows by supplying 16.7% of irons to the top players while Tour Edge is the fourth most popular, with 12.5% of top seniors swinging their irons.

The Srixon ZX7 range is the most popular choice among Tour Champions, followed by the Tour Edge EXS Pro blade irons. Callaway X-Forged are the third most popular, along with the newer Srixon ZX7 MKii irons.

Breakdown of Most Popular Irons on Senior Tour

The tour cavity back construction on the ZX7 irons enhances the stability and forgiveness of the golf club while preserving a compact profile. I find the long irons generate rapid pace and a powerful launch, and the short irons and wedges generate maximum spin on approach.

Jerry Kelly, K.J. Choi, and Steve Flesch play the older ZX7 range. Conversely, David Toms and Ernie Els play the newer ZX7 MKii irons .

Tour Edge EXS Pro

Tour Edge EXS Pro blade irons ensure a soft feel, crisp acoustics, and workable flight on approach. Ken Duke and Tim Petrovic play the slick-looking blades, which offer limited forgiveness but enhance the control of superior golfers on approach strikes.

It is interesting to note that the most accurate tour player on approach, Bernhard Langer, plays a different model Tour Edge blade iron. The German turns to the Tour Edge Exotics CBX Forged to handle his shots from the fairway and the rough.

Callaway X-Forged

My compatriots, Retief Goosen and Alex Cejka carry the Callaway X-Forged irons in their golf bags. I find these irons generate a buttery soft feel, controlled spin, and amplified acoustics thanks to their forged body construction. They are also a pleasure to gaze upon at address, and they encourage smooth turf interaction from any lie.

5 Most Accurate Approach Players on PGA Tour Champions

 what irons do pros use section showing Ernie Els hitting his approach shot his his golf iron.

The ever-consistent Bernhard Langer has the highest GIR percentage on the Tour Champions in 2023. He has hit over 78% of all greens on approach, which is why he ranks among the top 3 earners on tour. Langer is followed by Steve Stricker, who reached 77% of GIR this season.

Most Popular Wedges on PGA Tour Champions

Most Popular Wedges on PGA Tour Champions

It is no surprise to see Titleist holding the largest share of wedges on the Tour Champions, with their Vokey range. Unlike the PGA Tour, it is the older version Vokey SM8, which is preferred by players like Steve Stricker and Steve Flesch. I discovered that 33.3% of the top 30 seniors are swinging a Titleist Vokey wedge.

Cleveland is responsible for the second most popular brand of wedges, with the RTX ZipCore a favorite among the veterans. Callaway contributes the third highest count of wedges to senior tour professional golfers.

Breakdown of Wedges on the PGA Champions Tour

Titleist vokey sm8 .

Titleist Vokey SM8 wedges are played by 13% of top Tour Champions players. The wedges are preferred for their master craftsmanship, controlled flight, soft feel, and exceptional spin to maximize control. The 3 Steves fly the Vokey SM8 flag high on the Champions Tour, with Alker , Stricker, and Flesch all carrying them.

Miguel Angel Jimenez , Stewart Cink, and Kevin Sutherland employ the Glide 4.0 wedges for their turf interaction, spin, and feel. Despite the elevated spin rate, the wedge launches low, feels soft, and is crafted in 4 grind options to excel from every lie.

David Toms, Darren Clarke , and Ernie Els ply their greenside trade with the soft-feeling, low-launching, and high-spinning Cleveland RTX ZipCore range. In my experience, these wedges boast durable, sharp grooves that encourage maximum shot-stopping power on pitches, flops, and short approach shots.

5 Best Scrambling PGA Tour Champions Leaders

Bernhard Langer at Chubb Classic in 2023

The best senior golfer in the world also has the highest scrambling success rate on the Tour Champions this year. Steve Stricker has successfully gotten up and down from the greenside 71.74% of the time, 2% more than second-placed Jerry Kelly has produced.

Stricker is a Titleist loyalist in the wedge department, operating with an SM8 pitching wedge, SM7 sand wedge, and SM4 lob wedge. Third place Steven Alker also players Vokey SM8 wedges, while Jerry Kelly generates spin with the Cleveland RTX 3 and 4 golf clubs.

PGA Tour Champions : What Putters Do the Pros Use ?

Most Popular Putters on PGA Tour Champions showing a graph of the most popular putter on senior tour

Callaway Odyssey is the largest single proprietor of putters to the top 30 ranked seniors. This golf equipment brand accounts for over 52% of the top players’ putters, with the White Hot 2 Ball and White Hot OG 7 the most played flat sticks.

Titleist supplies the second most putters to top veteran golfers, with their Scotty Cameron range, while Ping places third. Several senior golfers play putters from boutique manufacturers like AR Golf, Sacks Parrente, and Bloodline Golf.

Breakdown of Most Popular Putters on the Senior Tour

Callaway odyssey white hot og 2 ball.

The famed Odyssey White Hot OG 2 Ball putter design is a hit with the senior golfers for its alignment aid, stability, and clean roll. Eight golfers stroke the 2 Ball construction, including Padraig Harrington, Bernhard Langer, and Steve Flesch .

While assessing putting stats, I noticed that two low putting averages were achieved with an Odyssey putter. However, none of the players were using an Odyssey 2 Ball. Steve Stricker, the best putter on tour this season, achieved the feat using a bladed White Hot No.2 flatstick. Fifth place, Steven Alker employed an Odyssey White Hot OG Rossie.

Callaway White Hot OG Odyssey Seven

Another premium, soft-feeling putter is the Callaway Odyssey Seven. The winged back mallet putter optimizes stability and friction, encouraging enhanced topspin on all putts. Alex Cejka and K.J. Choi rely on the Odyssey Seven to get them around the green.

Titleist Scotty Cameron Go Lo S1

The Titleist Scotty Cameron Go Lo S1 Proto combines forgiveness, premium looks, and a soft feel. I found the milled putter face increases friction and topspin to optimize roll and distance control. David Toms is the highest-profile player in the top 30, stroking the Go Lo S1.

5 Lowest Putting Averages on PGA Tour Champions

I thought it was interesting that no two players in the top 5 used the same putter to achieve their low putting averages . Top-ranked Steve Stricker added an Odyssey White Hot No.2 to the bag, while Miguel Angel Jimenez putts with a Ping D572C.

Brett Quigley and Y.E. Yang putted with Scotty Cameron flat sticks, but different models. Quigley struck the 009 Masterful Tourtype SSS, while Yang handled the GSS Tour.

How Does the Set Up Change from PGA Tour to PGA Tour Champions?

Collage of photos of golf clubs that the pros use

I noticed three predominant differences between the setup of PGA and Champions Tour pro golf clubs. Driver lofts, hybrids, and driving irons were the key differences in the bag structure. I also discovered that seniors often add older model clubs to their golf bags.

PGA Tour Driver Lofts

While comparing the drivers of Tour Champions to PGA Tour players, I noticed that the lofts differed. On average, senior golfers prefer higher lofted drivers set at 10.5°, compared to the PGA Tour, where the lower lofted 9° profile is popular.

There are exceptions to the rule, like Vijay Singh and Phil Mickelson, who swing a 7.5° driver. Miguel Angel Jimenez and Steven Alker also unleash strong lofted 9° drivers for a lower launching golf ball.

Driving Iron vs Hybrid : Common Club Set Up

Only 34% of the top 50 PGA Tour pros carry a hybrid in their bag, with driving irons still being preferred by many of the game’s best. However, 53% of Tour Champions golfers play a hybrid for the elevated launch, clean turf interaction, and forgiveness.

I discovered that PGA Tour pros typically prefer the workability and controlled flight of a utility iron over a hybrid. Professional golfers may change their bags at any time to suit the conditions of a specific course. 

For example, a lower launching driver iron is ideal for windy days and dry courses. Conversely, the high-launching soft landing hybrid suits target golf courses that demand precise distance control on approach.

Best Golfers in the World Using Older Clubs on Tour

My research revealed that Champions Tour pros enjoy carrying older model clubs that they are comfortable swinging. Until recently, Bernhard Langer used Adams Idea Pro hybrids released 16 years ago. Steve Stricker also utilizes a 9-year-old Titleist 915F fairway wood.

Like anything, there are exceptions to the rules. The best putter on the PGA Tour this season, Taylor Montgomery, uses a 10-year-old Taylormade Ghost Spider S. So, having the latest golf equipment may not always be the answer for gaining more accuracy, even for the best players.

Do Most PGA Tour Players Use Lead Tape?

what golf clubs do the pros use?  Showing Sutherland golfer on the Champions Tour and the lead tape he uses on his Ping golf clubs.

Yes, PGA Tour players do use lead tape on different clubs to achieve optimal MOI and CG placement. PGA Tour professional golfer, Akshay Bhatia explains that lead tape boosts the MOI of his driver and fairway woods for greater long-game forgiveness.

He also applies lead tape to his wedges to raise the CG level. This promotes a lower launch, consistent contact, friction, and spin. Finally, he uses lead tape on his putter to help it sit square at address and resist twisting at impact.

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Final Thoughts: What Golf Clubs Do the Pros Use?

After reviewing what clubs do pros use, it is clear that Titleist is the dominant brand on the PGA Tour. More top 50 PGA Tour players use their drivers, irons, wedges, and putters than any other brand. I found that 24% of the top 50 players swing the Titleist TSR3 driver .

The TSR3 fairway wood was another favorite with the pros, along with the Titleist T100 irons. Titleist Scotty Cameron putters ruled the roost on the PGA Tour, and the Callaway Odyssey brand leads the way with the seniors.

Callaway and Ping are the preferred metal wood brands on the Tour Champions, while the Srixon ZX7 set are the most popular irons. Finally, the Titleist Vokey wedges are king on both tours. Although PGA Tour pros prefer the SM9 while older pros prefer the SM8.

Frequently Asked Questions

What iron is used most on the pga tour.

The Titleist T100 iron range is the most used on the PGA Tour, appearing in 20% of the top 50 players’ bags. Callaway Apex TCB irons are the next most popular, performing for 8% of the top 50 PGA golfers.

What driver is most used on the PGA Tour?

What is the difference between pga tour and pga tour champions.

The primary difference between the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions is the competitiveness and age of the players. The PGA Tour Champions is for golfers age 50 and older. Profesional golfers become eligible for Tour Champions once they hit the age minimum. Secondary differences is that the PGA Tour offers substantially larger purse sizes. The Senior Tour also can use a golf cart.

What is the most common putter used on the PGA Tour?

Titleist Scotty Cameron models are the most common and dominate at 34% of the top 50 putters on the PGA Tour. Callaway Odyssey putters are played by 28% of the top 50 players and came in second. The Callaway Odyssey Versa Jailbird was the single most popular model of putter found in 4 players bags in 2023.

What golf ball do the pros use?

Titleist golf balls have dominated the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions for many years, whether for more distance or spin control. The Pro V1 and Pro V1x tend to be the preferred choice among top golfers in the world.

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Brendon Todd WITB March 2024: PGA Tour Pro’s Golf Bag Explored

I n the dynamic realm of professional golf, a player’s equipment choice is every bit as important as their talent level. Brendon Todd, who is ranked #63 in the Official World Golf Ranking right now, has a tasteful assortment of clubs and equipment that suit both his particular playing style and the demands of the contemporary game. The 38-year-old has three PGA Tour wins under his belt and might just clench a fourth one at the Valspar Championship as he is sharing the lead with four others in the suspended round 2 .

So, what is the reason for this polished game? When one takes a close look at Todd’s bag, one finds a carefully curated collection of weapons designed to maximize his performance on the road.

What brands does Brendon Todd trust for his equipment?

Todd’s bag is a golf fan’s delight . His penchant for a combination of power and control off the tee is indicated by his choice of the PING G430 Max driver, which has a 10.5-degree loft combined with a Fujikura Ventus TR Red 6 X shaft. Todd’s precision driving style, which is an essential part of his approach on the course, is enhanced by the G430 Max’s reputation for increasing ball speed and forgiveness.

When Todd moves from the tee to the fairway, he continues to rely on PING with a PING G425 Max 5-wood and a PING G430 Max 3-wood with Fujikura Ventus TR Red shafts. The uniformity of his equipment selection highlights his emphasis on dependability and uniform performance in various shots.

Todd’s hybrid, a PING G425 with a 22-degree loft and a Mitsubishi Tensei CK 80 HY TX shaft, smoothly transitions from his woods to his irons. It’s evidence of his tactical approach to the game, where he makes sure he has the appropriate tool for any situation he might run into on the course.

Todd prefers Titleist for his irons, of which he uses the 718 T-MB for his 5-iron and the 718 CB for his 4–9 irons, all of which are shafted with True Temper AMT Tour White S400. His steadfast devotion to Titleist irons and wedges, on the other hand, is a monument to the brand’s dependability and excellence, which suit Todd’s style of play.

An evolving bag of tools

Todd uses Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (46-10F, 50, 54-10S, 59) and the Vokey Design Wedgeworks Proto (59) wedges in the short game, which have multiple lofts and configurations to address different circumstances on the greens. With this setup, Todd can confidently handle difficult approaches because it strikes a balance between forgiveness and playability. The pro also uses Titleist for their ball, the Pro V1X, which is also the ball of choice for many professional golfers.

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A meticulous growth toward dominance may be seen in the way Todd’s equipment choices have changed over time. Switching putters from SIK Pro C-Series to Odyssey models is an attempt to achieve better comfort and performance. From the range of Odyssey’s putters, he uses White Hot OG Rossie and Toulon Design San Diego. Todd is the only golfer on the Tour who uses the former putter, and he is the he is the second pro after Erik Van Rooyen to use the latter.

On the greens, we can see that Brendon Todd wears FootJoy shoes, and in apparel, he chooses the Georgia-based company, Onward Reserve.

As the weekend of the Valspar Championship awaits us, will Todd be able to break out of his 5-way gridlock of Stewart Cink, Kevin Streelman, Chandler Philips, and Mackenzie Hughes? It remains to be seen!

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What’s The Difference Between A Tour Pro And A PGA Pro?

Modern golf professionals make their living in a variety of ways

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First thing to say when looking at the difference between a Tour Pro and a PGA Pro is that the two are not mutually exclusive – a PGA Pro may often play as a Tour Pro, competing in the same events, and many Tour Pros are also PGA Pros.

But at both ends of the spectrum of what golf professionals do for work, there are clear differences in how your average Tour Pro and regular PGA Pro earn their coin.

Here, in a nutshell, is how the Tour Pro and PGA Pro ply their trades - 

Rory McIlroy is one of the most famous and successful Tour Pros, who competes in all the Majors and biggest PGA Tour events

A Tour Pro or touring professional golfer predominantly aims to make their living by enjoying a successful competitive playing career. They focus their energies on getting everything they can from their games. The modern tour pro is an athlete who will spend every day trying to improve – practising golf, working on fitness , nutrition, mental strength … Exploring all avenues to give them a competitive edge.

Whether they compete at the very highest level – The PGA Tour, The DP World Tour, LPGA or LET circuits, or even the new LIV Golf tour – or at a lower level on a feeder tour or domestic circuit, their principal focus is winning golf tournaments, or at least finishing as high up on the final leaderboard as possible to earn prize money and status to get their name noticed by potential sponsors.

Across the globe there are thousands of Tour Pros, plying their trade on numerous circuits in each corner of the golfing globe. Those on the lower rungs of the ladder may be trying to climb upwards through the rankings to reach the loftier heights of the professional game – to play in those televised tournaments we see each week on the main pro Tours and even to make it into the Majors.

There will also be Tour Pros who play at a lower level and are content to stay at that level – In some cases being a bigger fish in a smaller pond can be more lucrative. The cost of playing on one of the main, international, professional tours is extremely high due to travel fees, hotels, food, caddies, insurance etc. and, if a Tour Pro doesn’t enjoy a level of success, they can easily spend more than they earn.

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Playing a circuit closer to home with lower prize funds is a more sensible financial set-up for many, given the far lower expenses incurred.

Tour Pros will supplement the prize money they earn with sponsorship money from golf manufacturers and businesses outside of golf. They will have a certain number of responsibilities each year through their sponsorship deals – to meet clients of their sponsor, to deal with the media, to use the right equipment and wear the correct badges/labels on the golf course.

At the highest level, these sponsorship deals will often earn the top players more money than they pick up in prizes. At a lower level, the sponsorship deals are often crucial to keep the journeying professional afloat.

PGA Professional

A PGA Professional is a member of the Professional Golfers’ Association. To become a member of the association in this country one must undertake a three-year training programme which since 2003 has been a nationally recognised qualification – a Foundation Degree in Professional Golf.

You also have to obtain an Association of Sports Qualification’s Level 2 certificate in coaching golf, as well as attaining a first aid certificate, undergoing a background check and to have competed at a professional level to an agreed standard – it’s a highly regarded qualification and one that opens doors .

The options for a PGA Professional are wide ranging. These days, there’s a great deal more to choose from than the inaccurate old cliché of simply, “selling Mars bars in a shop.” PGA Professionals work in coaching, managing, retail, administration and manufacturing. From designing courses to coaching an elite player – there are hugely exciting options to explore.

There is also the opportunity to work all over the world – The PGA in the UK has 8,000 members, with 1,500 of these working internationally in more than 80 countries. The PGA of America has tens of thousands of members, with 20 of its PGA Pros earning a spot into the PGA Championship Major each year - that's how Michael Block skyrocketed to fame after his incredible T15th finish in 2023.

Michael Block is the head pro at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo, California

The modern PGA Professional working at a golf club or facility has a raft of responsibilities that far exceed those of the traditional “club pro.” The role has transformed from that of a shopkeeper doing the odd repair job and giving an occasional lesson to one that’s far more dynamic with PGA Pros involved in at least some, if not all areas of golf club management as well as coaching, PR, finance, retail and sharing general golfing expertise in equipment, technique, Rules and golf technology.

Once a member of the PGA, it’s possible to progress up the ranks – from PGA Professional to PGA Advanced Professional, PGA Fellow Professional, PGA Advanced Fellow Professional, then, at the top of the pile – PGA Master Professional.

But, of course, most PGA Professionals are in the business because they love golf and there are many opportunities for PGA Pros to play the game competitively – there are PGA events in every region and, as qualified pros, they are able to enter qualifying for larger events and even tours. Ryder Cup players like Paul Lawrie and Ian Poulter began their careers as PGA assistant professionals and made their way into Tour golf.

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Two years ago, Marina Alex was a 90-1 (+9000) longshot to win the FIR HILLS SERI PAK Championship, but she ultimately outlasted the No. 1 player in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, Jin Young Ko, on Sunday to earn the title. Last year, I was backing Georgia Hall (+2200) to take home the trophy at Palos Verdes Golf Club, and she finished second, one stroke behind Ruoning Yin.

The event has transitioned through a couple of sponsors, but once the LPGA Tour started coming to this venue, they just can’t stay away. The par-71 layout runs through the rolling hills of the Pacific Coast, and you can see the Pacific Ocean from 13 holes. At 6,258 yards, players think they can attack this course and overpower the terrain, but once they get on property, those game plans become delusions of grandeur. Severe elevation changes, 74 bunkers and incredibly small greens (3,952 sq/ft average) keep the golfers on tilt throughout the tournament.

After two events at Palos Verdes Golf Club, the average winning score is 13-under. Looking back at the last two top-10 finishers on the leaderboard, those players averaged even par on the four par 3s, even again on the 11 par 4s and under par on (4.5) on the par 5s. Yuka Saso, Georgia Hall, Patty Tavatanakit and Carlota Ciganda are the par-5 scoring leaders in the field. Do they have an edge? Well, there’s a little more to it.

Fairway accuracy is extremely important at Palos Verdes Golf Club. Ayaka Furue, Rose Zhang, Allisen Corpuz and Hyo Joo Kim are the best in the field those at the FIR HILLS SERI PAK Championship. Zhang has not played here as a professional, but last March, she won a collegiate tournament at this venue, so watch out for the budding superstar as her name might slip your mind since she doesn’t have much LPGA Tour history here.

From the fairway, you can attack these green complexes much more efficiently. Your greens in regulation leaders in the field are Zhang, Lexi Thompson, Nelly Korda and Megan Khang. Khang is also third in the field for strokes gained tee to green and is the only player with two top-13 finishes in the field at Palos Verdes Golf Club. When you consider Khang, you also have to think of short-game acumen. She ranks third around the green alongside Tavatanakit, Korda, Khang and Ally Ewing. Each of the contenders will need a couple of timely up and downs over the weekend.

George Thomas and Billy Bell designed a fantastic test for the event that honors one of the LPGA’s finest champions, Se Ri Pak. Her 25 wins and five major championships set the standard for all future foreign players from both the Republic of Korea and Asia at large. Pak would have been a favorite to tame this track. Her incredible iron play reminds me of Alison Lee, Khang, Thompson and Nasa Hataoka, who can all create endless birdie opportunities on approach.

Expect another entertaining week alongside the Pacific Coast at Palos Verdes Golf Club, and make a pick or two of your own. A full set of selections can always be found at Read The Line. Hit the link below if you want to learn more about the course, field and conditions these women face each week on the LPGA Tour. It’s fun breaking down the action and trying to predict who will win!

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