Ive dropped a few photos in below, but make sure to browse all of our photos from Bay Hill to see more custom Arnie-inspired merch. Not sure on wedges. This week at Bay Hill, we also spoke to Xander Schauffele about his sneaky putter switch, Patrick Cantlay about his major shaft experiments, Sam Burns about his unique driver switch, and Rory McIlroy about his recent driver change, which involves Tiger Woods. Thats all I need to say on the matter. Stories. | Couples new irons GolfWRX, Wilson Staff Recoil Staff Model 95 F4 Matte finish irons, Sincerely, Arnold Palmer The Latrobe Legacy Campaign. Maybe youre my Dad? My husband is the same way. Beautiful set that needs no introduction. Something to note: Fred is nuts about his sticks but not in the way we are at WRX. During his Wednesday press conference, I asked Cantlay how the equipment testing is going and if hes made any changes. Shafts alone are worth the price of admission. And I didnt hit one drive out of the middle of the face the first day at Riv. Pricing may vary. Tiger famously closes the face a little at address when hes hitting a cut, and opens it a little when hes hitting a draw. Anyone struggling with their game should seriously consider Ping for everything. It allowed Couples the ability to not tweak the overall DNA of his bag over the years, all while giving Fred the firepower and spin he needed off the driver and around the greens. Display as a link instead, Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 58R Logo Down. He also tipped his Fujikura Ventus 7TX shaft a half inch for a bit more stability. Welcome to Wall-to-Wall Equipment, the Monday morning gear wrap-up in which GOLF equipment editorJonathan Walltakes you through the latest trends, rumors and breaking news. Not only do they resemble a club from his past (Ping Eye 2) but they have a few things Freddy loves. I may never abandon them. Seems like always a large gap 7-10 degrees sometimes.. Shouldnt be odd at all, they actually play to yardages, unlike how we think we play to yardages. WebFred Couples Scorecards Round By Round - 2023 - SAS Championship - Golf. OMG Lol. interesting that one of the most famous faders of all time doesnt like to see any openness at address. Please PM with any questions and no trades!!!!! He isnt too concerned with Trackman numbers, hes more concerned with how the irons looked to his eye, Millard said. Estimated Net Worth. That putter is delicious.I find it odd so many touring pros have a 46 or 47 degree pw and then the next wedge is 54 or 55 degrees? Theres this crazy gene in me that makes me want to screw sheep. Check out all of our photos of Burns driver here, or head over to PGATOUR.com for our full report. I have to whip it out Michael Douglas reveals wild side bet when he golfs with wife Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter go after hypocrite Brandel Chamblee over response to new no-cut events, Rocco Mediate has a very interesting prediction for Tigers immediate future, Morning 9: Rahm leads | Rorys Tiger-inspired driver switch | Bay Hill photos, Golf world left fuming with latest show of poor etiquette at womens college event, Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (3/3/23): Wilson Staf Recoil Staff Model 95 F4 Matte finish irons. What you see is a player committed to feel and trust more than anything. on his hands due to not wearing a grip. We dont do weird ads in the middle of a players bag info. Set make up is 3-Pw, 5 iron measures in at 38 1/4 and come with Multicompound Black/Black in standard with 3 wraps. Fred Couples still moves the needle. Couples seems to have an idyllic life. I dont think a lot of us are chasing distance, were just trying to get it tighter. So I noticed that the club, or the shaft, started to feel a little weak. Driver: Lynx Boom Boom9 Fairway wood: Ram Laser Irons: Lynx Parallax Wedges: Cleveland Fred Couples new iron setup. My dads older than him and we dont trust him with the tv remote , never mind the nuclear launch codes. Interesting. *Ive heard him refer to this as his Ginty in conversations with his caddie. Couples seems to have an idyllic life. He ended his five-year-long dry run to secure a thundering win at the SAS Championship. sadclevelandsports In his long career, Fred Couples has won 64 tournaments. Couples cruises in around 108 MPH swing speed and 160-165 MPH ball speeddepending on how his back is feeling. Many thanks. Check out all of our photos of Burns driver here, or head over to PGATOUR.com for our full report. Also, arent they bound to be replaced soon? He currently plays on the PGA Tour and is a former world number 1 golfer. Irons: Ping I210 (3-PW) Shafts: Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW X. Std Lofts, +.25 inches, and 1 degree up. Your link has been automatically embedded. His particular issue is that he doesn't want anyone touching his grips. On the LIV Golf-PGA Tour divide, Fred Couples is siding with Tiger, with Jay Monahan, with Rory. You can see in the instagram video that he still has the Bridgestone dual pocket irons with Steelfiber shafts (i95 stiff I think) same irons for many years now. Couples also made another big equipment change in 2020 thats worth noting. July 11, 2022 Richard Heathcote Fred has been making news lately. Couples is proof that age is just a number. One WRX member mentioned on the tournament thread that one of his wedges was a TM ATV, Driver--- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha--- Speeder 565 R flex, 7W TM V-steel 21* Ust Pro Force Gold 65 R, Irons 4 thru 9 1980 Mac VIP Hogan Apex #2 shafts, PW-- 1962 Mac VFQ FC -4000 Pro Pel 2 shaft, Putter--- 1997 Rusty Scotty Santa Fe fluted Bulls Eye shaft, you can google "fred couples getty images" and update the filter to NEWEST, and see if you can do any more detective work (this is the method I usually do btw lol). Thats exciting. It would be great to see a follow article about Couples play after such a big change. Couples isnt one to play around in that category and has tested (at home) different sets from time to time but hasnt ever found that true replacement for the Bridgestone Dual Pocket CB he has loved for 10 years. WebFred Couples, right, talks with Butch Harmon before practice for the 2007 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Wednesday, April 4, 2007. But if somethings better or potentially better, Im now in a position where I can go out and put that in right away. In recent years Fred has messed with a 2nd and 3rd hybrid when he gets to Augusta, but typically its just this one with a mark dead nuts in the middle. That is right folks. More photos from the event here. Sometimes, players who love old gear can keep it current with a serious golf ball. Ive heard stories of Freddie trying things on the range and tossing it out on one swing. Wilson Staff ProModels are designed to elevate your game while make the misses a little more forgiving. Obviously, theres a competitive golf tournament being played this week, but as much as this week is about the players, its also about celebrating the legacy of Arnold Palmer. Shaft: Harrison Mugen Prototype 75 X (43-inches, D3) Never figured out how he does it with those tour velvets. I love this guy. 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Guess I'm getting old. More photos from the event here. Thanks for reading. Its a lob wedge. Fred Couples is a household name in golf, spending 30 years on the PGA Tour before joining the PGAs Champions Tour once he turned 50. We will confirm if any or all go in play. Perhaps most iconic was his Ping Anser putter. But Im so particular about face angle when it comes to drivers that when I went up a click in loft, obviously I can see a little more face, it looks a little further left to me. Your email address will not be published. 1 Fred can have them any way he wants. If there were GolfWRX Gearhead points to award, Cantlay just won them all for this week. Its that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. Driver: Charles Kelley whats in the bag accurate as of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The 15-time winner on the PGA Tour and 1992 Masters champion recently remarried the week of the PGA Tour Champions Cologuard Classic, and judging by the wedding photo, Boom Boom looked like he was ready to walk straight from the ceremony to the first tee for a quick round. Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue 65 TX (45 1/4). (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) What GolfWRXers are saying about beginner iron club recommendations, What GolfWRXers are saying about the best fairway woods off the turf. PGA Tour Champions released a good couple of minutes video of him testing a three wood last week. Enjoy! Copyright 2020 GolfWRX Holdings, LLC. March 4, 2022 12:15 pm ET. But, what do you think about the design itself? I played the (WM Phoenix Open) and noticed that my spin numbers on my driver were a little low. From the seller (@llewol007): Up for sale is a beautiful set of irons with Bigfoot status shafts. PGA Tour Champions released a good couple of minutes video of him testing a three wood last week. Shaft: Aldila NV, Irons: Cobra Amp Forged (4-PW) Its more compact, which I like the look of. I mean that is consistent. Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue 75 X (45.25 inches, D3) WebFred Couples, right, talks with Butch Harmon before practice for the 2007 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Wednesday, April 4, 2007. Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a set ofWilson Staff Recoil Staff Model 95 F4 Matte finish irons. Fred Couples bag has been instrumental in his success as a golfer. Achieve pure precision with PING i210 Irons. I heard that Cantlay had been fiddling around with his shaft weights recently, and hes an equipment free agent now. I wonder if it's still in his bag. We should all be that picky. The couple tied the knots on February 22, 2022. Thats all were really looking for out here. WebFred Couples is an American professional golfer who has a net worth of $120 million. Always has an interesting bag equipment wise. Driver: Lynx Boom Boom9 Fairway wood: Ram Laser Irons: Lynx Parallax Wedges: Cleveland If it works dont fix it! APPLY NOW: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! Most of the players I bagged for had no clue what they were hitting. All wedges with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts. During his Wednesday press conference, I asked Cantlay how the equipment testing is going and if hes made any changes. 1 I see they are high bounce. Started Thursday at 04:13 AM, By HYBRID: TaylorMade R11 TP (19 degrees) I hit balls on Thursday night at Riv. CNC machined faces and grooves optimize contact for even greater distance and precision. Tiger Woods weighs in, Augusta National officially announces new tee, yardage for par-5 13th, Take our Masters survey for a chance to win a 2023 Odyssey White Hot putter, This former Masters champion says 2023 will be his last, 'Mood killer': Adam Scott recalls Masters Champions Dinner awkwardness. I dont think a lot of us are chasing distance, were just trying to get it tighter. Thank you! All rights reserved. More on that below. Ping might make you a custom set with your exact bounce spec. On that front, GolfWRX got quite the treat, getting the opportunity to explore an exhibit full of Palmers old artifacts, trophies, photos, memorabilia, and game-used golf clubs. Fred Couple switches irons but first let me tell you how amazing this golf ball is!. His new Odyssey Toulon Design Las Vegas prototype has a #7 CH shape, a red-painted crown, 3 white alignment lines, a dual-colored and diamond-milled face, and a custom sole plate with custom red screws. With the help of the people who get clubs in his bag and the man himself, here is the what and the why of Fred Couples WITB. Driver: Cobra Amp Cell Pro (8.5 degrees) Shaft: Aldila RIP Phenom 3-wood: Titleist 906F4 (13.5 degrees) Shaft: Aldila NV 7-wood: Michael Hopper whats in the bag accurate as of the WM Phoenix Open. Ranked just 128th in driving accuracy on the PGA Tour so far in 2022-23, Burns was looking for greater forgiveness from his driver, and he finally made a switch this week at Bay Hill. Offset, bounce, and a long blade length. For clarity, the PW has dimple on the bottom edge of the face from a hidden pebble but does not affect play. Anybody know what Fred had in the bag this past weekend? This confirms even more that Bridgestone is getting out of making clubs. Always has an interesting bag equipment wise. Never got the real info but in the past he has liked quite a bit of bounce in his FW wedges. He doesnt try new clubs and hope to change his swing. I use the roughest cord grips I can find though. 6th hole, Couples second to the green. Fred is also testing Ping Glide 3.0 wedges 54-WS and 58 and 60-SS. March 4, 2022 12:15 pm ET. Calf and back injuries have limited Couples to only two rounds this season. It's just since he's been playing the Champions Tour and then goes back to play out on the PGA Tour every now and then. When he played the PGA Tour and Joe was his caddied I was able to shoot the WITB. Its actually a hybrid design that combines his former Odyssey O-Works #7 CH Red putter, and his most recent Odyssey Toulon Design XS Proto silver putter. *Funny story on the Vokey wedge: Fred was at the home of Bill Haas and saw this beautiful lob wedge in Bills staff bag. Its just the simplest, fastest way to get a little better. The golf ball is interesting I think that many players could do well to look into what ball they play more. Clear editor. So I went to try and find what the right nudge into stiffer was. Morning 9: Sneds ahead in Houston | Why fans now? This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. He, like very few others, will stick with a club for years. Started 2 hours ago. We will confirm if any or all go in play. Fred said it then got all over his grips and he was ruined for the day and vowed to never shake someones hand again before a round. I think if other people saw it they would probably see that it sits slightly open, but to my eye it sits square. The dispersion delta was minimal, but Hovland still didnt feel comfortable breaking in one of the drivers during a competitive round. Calf and back injuries have limited Couples to only two rounds this season. First round play begins on Thursday. The driver is a beast. To be honest its a turf interaction thing. Fred Couples has earned his net worth through his many professional wins in the PGA tours and Champions tours, and sponsorship. Im only curious because I love that same wedge (but bent to 55) and havent been able to find one that I like better for my sand wedge. Driver: Cobra Amp Cell Pro (8.5 degrees) Shaft: Aldila RIP Phenom 3-wood: Titleist 906F4 (13.5 degrees) Shaft: Aldila NV 7-wood: Michael Hopper whats in the bag accurate as of the WM Phoenix Open. An enhanced Activated Elastomer Insert behind the face delivers a softer feel and more energy return into the ball at impact. The general consensus among tour players so far has been that the Paradym models offer tighter downrange dispersion than the previous Rogue ST lineup, and thats exactly why Burns says he switched, too. But, obviously, Im no Fred Couples, or other staffers who have had success with them. Dont forget an extra sleeve of balls for the 17th hole. Its been easy,much easier than going heavier as far as the feels go.. Will try to find some photos. For me I feel like this one is a little more consistent with the misses. Suzanne invited a small amount and I invited a small amount and we had a great celebration, Couples said of the ceremony. EmperorPenguin 5 Testers Needed! Boom boom is the man. "Looks like the equipment was mostly the same stuff. Maybe its my ocd but why is there a pic of two Tensei AV Raw shafts if Freddie is using a Tensei CK Blue 65 TX? If you buy a linked product, The original shaft was an Aldila RIP 105 TX, but Fred has since switched into the SteelFiber. Always has an interesting bag equipment wise. GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF. Thats made a big difference in kind of just straightening out the ball flight, feeling like I dont have to guard against too big of a draw. Hit the same iron with low spin and high spin balls. By You can not find too many of these prototypes anywhere. You stand out for you overwhelming jerkishness. He ultimately felt that he needed it, and Bill was happy to give it up. WebFred Couples 1st Round @ The 2022 Masters - YouTube 0:00 / 20:59 Fred Couples 1st Round @ The 2022 Masters Mike Granch 2.58K subscribers Subscribe 233K views 10 Tommy Fleetwood tested a custom Kia Ma-designed TaylorMade putter. Thats made a big difference in kind of just straightening out the ball flight, feeling like I dont have to guard against too big of a draw. So what I ended up doing was going back to the old weights, same shaft, and then tipping the wood shafts and hard stepping the iron shafts. Just wish there was more Champions Tour stuff. Taylormade M3 3w 17* Fujikura Atmos S shaft 38 VIEW ANALYSIS AND HIGHLIGHTS > 35 Home. An Azalea flower is positioned prominently on each piece of green and white gear. Yep I saw that video on one of my feeds. Couples is an old-school feel player who finds what he likes and sticks with it. Fred Couples and the SAS Championship By olkev, October 17, 2022 in PGA WITB and Tournament Pics Share Followers 1 Reply to this topic Start new topic olkev Advanced Members 116 Feedback 0 0 0 Total Rating 0% Posted October 17, 2022 Anybody know what Fred had in the bag this past weekend? GOLF.COM may earn a fee. Can't seem to find any more recent Fred Couples WITB on here or elsewhere. Face angle determines starting line, path determines curve. The S is just a smaller head. The new ball-driver combination resulted in near-immediate gains for Scott, who led the field in driving distance (326.4 yards) while recording the longest drive of the tournament at 369 yards. For at least one week, McIlroy is switching things up and going with a logo. I love this guy. I actually find it hard to understand how a player of his calibre can do that. I thought maybe going heavier in everything would help me hit it a little straighter. NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! I needed to go and try something else. Makes sense. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I don't wear a glove either so I could totally see that side of it. The 2022 SAS Championship final leaderboard is headed by winner Fred Couples, who earned the win on the 2022 PGA Tour Champions schedule at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, N.C. Just when you think Stenson owns the atomic 3 wood design, along comes Freddie with a Callaway Squareway? Clear editor. But Im so particular about face angle when it comes to drivers that when I went up a click in loft, obviously I can see a little more face, it looks a little further left to me. So then I went to L.A. and I put my driver up a click in loft. Ping BeNi Anser 4 34.5" or Ping BeNi Scottsdale Anser. Regarding the switch into the new Ping G425 LST driver, Millard said this, Fred loved the look and feel of the G425, his launch and spin were perfect (12.5 launch spin around 2300-2400) and we dialed in the flight he wanted., Driver: Ping G425 9 LST (Dot Setting) His are probably hand forged unlike the retail models. I think if other people saw it they would probably see that it sits slightly open, but to my eye it sits square. I believe he put a Tmade 4 driving iron, with a KBS shaft during the Masters. I like your comment!
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