Im sure their ability to play a 3/4 shot is a bit better as well. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, Tuesday at 04:47 PM, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 20, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 13, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 6, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 31, By Scores. Fred Couples new iron setup. March 4, 2022 12:15 pm ET. Ive never felt the need to call someone a jerk on an online forum, because it would take an overwhelming jerk for me to make such a statement. The dispersion delta was minimal, but Hovland still didnt feel comfortable breaking in one of the drivers during a competitive round. Hes also still using a Callaway FT-i Squareway fairway wood from 2008. You hear complaints about low spin irons I would like to see more testers use different balls when they test. But like many athletes, his personal life hasnt been as successful as his golf career in some ways. those are not j15 cbs, they are j38 dpcs with a j15 stamp. But, what do you think about the design itself? 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. According to Ping Tour rep Kenton Oates, the 47-inch driver was roughly 3-5 mph faster than his gamer, while the 48-inch generated an additional 4-6 mph. Fred Couples bag has been instrumental in his success as a golfer. Estimated Net Worth. Yes we play golf. More photos from the event here. I would like that setup. Shafts: True Temper Project X PXi. I wanted to remember it on my golf ball., . Speaking of Arnold Palmer, the modern companies on the PGA Tour turned it up as always to celebrate Arnie and Bay Hill this week. Any info on how that ATV 54 got into the bag? Right now, all we have are photos of a Callaway prototype wedge with a bunch of lead tape covering any back stampings or logos. Shafts: True Temper Project X PXi, Wedges: Cobra Trusty Rusty (50, 55), Tour Trusty (60) Boom boom is the man. Never would have thought he would play that ball over the Tour B series. Driver: Lynx Boom Boom9 Fairway wood: Ram Laser Irons: Lynx Parallax Wedges: Cleveland GolfWRX did have some WITB for a Champions Tour event,but Freddie was not one of them. So I went to try and find what the right nudge into stiffer was. You can post now and register later. Wilson Staff ProModels are designed to elevate your game while make the misses a little more forgiving. Is Wunder your real last name? One reason you don't see many updated WITB for Couples (besides the fact that no one really covers the Champions Tour that often) is he doesn't let anyone shoot his bag. If you get Freddy to change nine clubs in one sitting, you deserve a medal. Scores. Most of the time that club is in his hands the face is open, which moves the impact location towards the toe. LaCava was his caddy at the time, great guy btw. I love this guy. Never seen anything like it. Beautiful set that needs no introduction. olkev, October 17, 2022 in PGA WITB and Tournament Pics. Stories. PUTTER: Bettinardi FC Proto (37 Inches, 71 Lie, 3 degrees of loft with 17 Lamkin Grip). Morning 9: Sneds ahead in Houston | Why fans now? He has tried mallets in the past but consistently ends up in this one. Here was Cantlays answer (gearheads will especially enjoy this): Yeah, Ive done a little testing. Couples is proof that age is just a number. The PGA Tour Champions is in Phoenix this week for the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, and Fred paid a visit to Ping HQ on Monday to test some gear. Once Millard dialed in the lies, it was a no-brainer from there. Couples is an old-school feel player who finds what he likes and sticks with it. Paste as plain text instead, I asked him about it during his press conference on Wednesday at Bay Hill, and his answer was gold: I was sick of Tiger outdriving me (he said with a laugh). More on that below. | Couples new irons GolfWRX. Required fields are marked *. Stories. Irons: Ping I210 (3-PW) 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. Posted October 19, 2022. This week at Bay Hill, we got a fully immersive experience into the legacy of Arnold Palmer, which included a look at even more of his old personal golf clubs. Fred Couples First reached World No 1: March 22, 1992 As a Lynx ambassador Couples carried the brands driver and irons along with equipment from four other brands. His are probably hand forged unlike the retail models. And one other thing, if you arent in the inner circle (coach, caddie, or close confidant) dont touch his clubsthats a serious no-no. Still dont understand the shift to ping irons though , obvious choice from Bridgestone would be hand made irons by whomever he wants to make them because hes Fred couples after akt. He also tipped his Fujikura Ventus 7TX shaft a half inch for a bit more stability. Freddie Couples doesnt switch into new equipment very often. Shafts alone are worth the price of admission. I don't wear a glove either so I could totally see that side of it. Check out all of our photos of Burns driver here, or head over to PGATOUR.com for our full report. I dont think a lot of us are chasing distance, were just trying to get it tighter. check out the wear mark on that lob wedge.. Dont forget an extra sleeve of balls for the 17th hole. Estimated Net Worth. In Couples first event with the new golf clubs, he ended up finishing T5. Does he also hear the commentator in his head as he stands over the shot?. 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. Never find enough info on Couples clubs. Great info! The plan is to continue testing during the offseason. Check out ourfull report over on PGATOUR.com. Well see you next week as the Florida Swing takes us to The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Callaway Epic GBB Driver 9* Project X Even Flow Blue 65G 6.0 shaft Standard lie with lofts at 2 degrees strong. The now-61-year-old has been married twice. *So how in Gods name did that 3-wood get into his bag and stay there for going on 12 years? sadclevelandsports If there were GolfWRX Gearhead points to award, Cantlay just won them all for this week. Great feel and consistent dispersion make this a great option to elevate your game. Well see you next week as the Florida Swing takes us to The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. *Ive heard him refer to this as his Ginty in conversations with his caddie. Whats in the bag? Yay! Perhaps most iconic was his Ping Anser putter. To me it was all about face angle. Ive done some testing when I worked for the JP golf media once and found that there are a bunch of tour pros that deliberately strike their wedges on the toe to increase spin and decrease ball speed, especially on partial distances. Shafts: True Temper Project X PXi. IF IT WORKS KEEP IT. Always has an interesting bag equipment wise. On the LIV Golf-PGA Tour divide, Fred Couples is siding with Tiger, with Jay Monahan, with Rory. Titleist T1005-9, DG Tour Issue X-100 on his hands due to not wearing a grip. !, To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link:Wilson Staff Recoil Staff Model 95 F4 Matte finish irons, This is the most impressive current listing from theGolfWRX BST,and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here:GolfWRX BST Rules. Fred can have them any way he wants. Its the date I got married, which is a really important date to me, he told GOLF.com. 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. Millard says that Couples liked the driver so much that he wanted to try some Ping irons, too. So true Greg. Shaft: Aldila RIP Phenom, 3-wood: Titleist 906F4 (13.5 degrees) 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. You don't have to be pro to think that way. Something to note: Fred is nuts about his sticks but not in the way we are at WRX. But like many athletes, his personal life hasnt been as successful as his golf career in some ways. Also, look at the wear markwho says you need to hit it outta the center? Thats all were really looking for out here. 1 I heard that Cantlay had been fiddling around with his shaft weights recently, and hes an equipment free agent now. Couples has 13 wins on the senior circuit most recently in 2017 at the American Family Insurance Championship as well as two senior majors, the 2011 Constellation Energy Senior Players and the 2012 Senior Open Championship. If it works dont fix it! All wedges with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts. Face angle determines starting line, path determines curve. Grab this whole set up today for $645 shipped via Fedex. Speaking of Arnold Palmer, the modern companies on the PGA Tour turned it up as always to celebrate Arnie and Bay Hill this week. jarediogolf Many times. To me it was all about face angle. He isnt too concerned with Trackman numbers, hes more concerned with how the irons looked to his eye, Millard said. I would love to know the answer. 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. Display as a link instead, Shaft: Aldila NV, Irons: Cobra Amp Forged (4-PW) 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. Titleist TSR3- 9* - Tour AD IZ 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. Greg, When he played the PGA Tour and Joe was his caddied I was able to shoot the WITB. Your link has been automatically embedded. RXS ball? Shaft: Aldila RIP Phenom, 3-wood: Titleist 906F4 (13.5 degrees) Enjoy! I heard that Cantlay had been fiddling around with his shaft weights recently, and hes an equipment free agent now. 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. Started middling that and started to get way more consistent spin numbers, sort of in the range that I like. 2.22.22 pic.twitter.com/kn2728sx0v, PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) March 4, 2022. Upload or insert images from URL. Tommy Fleetwood tested a custom Kia Ma-designed TaylorMade putter. Clear editor. And, with that, we say goodbye to the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. They have an elastomer insert behind the face for better feel and sound, and they have a progressive design through the set making the long irons a bit more forgiving. Pricing may vary. The golf ball is interesting I think that many players could do well to look into what ball they play more. If I was 40 years old, I would be using the ball Tiger is using, theres no doubt in my mind, Couples said in the Bridgestone video. Here was Cantlays answer (gearheads will especially enjoy this): Yeah, Ive done a little testing. The driver is a beast. Anybody know what Fred had in the bag this past weekend? The 62-year-old is in the field for the Hoag Classic this week and is grouped with last weeks champion Miguel Angel Jimnez and Jim Furyk to start the week. WebFred Couples is now married to his longtime girlfriend, Suzanne Hanneman. Thats how we landed on this. 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. Its just the simplest, fastest way to get a little better. This confirms even more that Bridgestone is getting out of making clubs. ( PGA Twitter) Suzanne wore a beautiful wedding gown, but the 62-year-old pro golfer was on a different level and was seen clad in golf attire on his special day. Excellent point and a huge shame. By CNC machined faces and grooves optimize contact for even greater distance and precision. Fred Couples and his new wife, Suzanne, said I do, on 2-22-22. 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. I love this guy. Even at 61 years old. Grab this whole set up today for $645 shipped via Fedex. Never got the real info but in the past he has liked quite a bit of bounce in his FW wedges. And take your pure swing with you. Superstition or just doesn't like people touching his clubs? 5 Testers Needed! 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 He switched into Bridgestones Tour B RXS yellow golf ball. Below is a collection of some of the photos from the experience, but theres also a 190-photo tour in our GolfWRX Forums for you to enjoy.