Shaft: Aldila RIP Phenom, 3-wood: Titleist 906F4 (13.5 degrees) His first ended in a On the LIV Golf-PGA Tour divide, Fred Couples is siding with Tiger, with Jay Monahan, with Rory. I guess we should hit more nuggets and spend less time on this forum.. Didnt he play a set off the rack once? Theyre posted you dummy! Earlier this summer, I wrote an article about the makeup of Couples bag. You cannot paste images directly. Theres this crazy gene in me that makes me want to screw sheep. 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. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Grip: Golf Pride CP2 Wrap 58R Logo Down, NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA MARCH 08: Fred Couples his a shot from the 3rd hole during the final round of the Hoag Classic at Newport Beach Country Club on March 8, 2020, in Newport Beach, California. Ive heard stories of Freddie trying things on the range and tossing it out on one swing. I could see that. The i210 are legendary. Shaft: Aldila RIP Phenom, 3-wood: Titleist 906F4 (13.5 degrees) 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. I love this guy. Here was Cantlays answer (gearheads will especially enjoy this): Yeah, Ive done a little testing. The golf ball is interesting I think that many players could do well to look into what ball they play more. So then I went to L.A. and I put my driver up a click in loft. 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. I played the (WM Phoenix Open) and noticed that my spin numbers on my driver were a little low. LOL! Its always a guy with a name like Blake who wants to play but only by his rules. First round play begins on Thursday. Hi Mike. He's never said but most likely doesn't like people touching his clubs. PGA Tour Champions released a good couple of minutes video of him testing a three wood last week. At 63 years old, he was able to produce something incredible. 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. I thought maybe going heavier in everything would help me hit it a little straighter. They knew the flight/feel/look/sound they wanted and couldn't care less about the rest of it. One of the main reasons I switched was just the downrange dispersion is tighter, Burns said Wednesday at Bay Hill. Upload or insert images from URL. *Freddie hates clubs to look open and prefers the driver to sit square and a bit upright. Biden is President now so its time to get along. I have been swinging the golf club just a little bit faster lately, and thats by design. Shaft: Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 (+1/8 from STD, 65 degrees lie) Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue 75 X (45.25 inches, D3) Drop them a line as they may have lost your contact details and club specs. Super Bowl LVII. I think if other people saw it they would probably see that it sits slightly open, but to my eye it sits square. You can post now and register later. 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. Sometimes, players who love old gear can keep it current with a serious golf ball. Its a lob wedge. Is Wunder your real last name? Shaft: Aldila NV, Irons: Cobra Amp Forged (4-PW) NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! 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 I don't wear a glove either so I could totally see that side of it. Seriously Mr. Wunder, can you save the world? Pasted as rich text. The now-61-year-old has been married twice. Perhaps most iconic was his Ping Anser putter. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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? Clear editor. It even allows us to share another thing we all love buying and selling equipment. Some found it funny, but his SO loved the idea. Fred can have them any way he wants. His first ended in a Is there any technical explanation for that wear mark on the toe? I tried to go heavier with everything from DG 120s to X100s and then just 10 grams heavier in the same wood shafts. 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? I would be shocked if we ever see a true WITB from him. Something to note: Fred is nuts about his sticks but not in the way we are at WRX. This wasnt the case for bunkers as the face doesnt really come into contact with the ball. Ive had mine for two years, Your email address will not be published. The Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond S 9+ degree head that Burns is using is a 420cc construction, and he puts a 12-gram weight in the front port, and a 14-gram weight in the back port. Remember its 2008 and shaft reps usually had test clubs built up to speed the process up. I use the roughest cord grips I can find though. Thats all were really looking for out here. He also tipped his Fujikura Ventus 7TX shaft a half inch for a bit more stability. Had a stealth+ like someone else said, squareway 3 wood, stealth 4 or 5 wood and a stealth hybrid. The couple tied the knots on February 22, 2022. Here's some quotes from the other thread.. I experimented with some stuff in the off-season and then at the beginning of this year. rickybooby25, October 18, 2022 in Tour Talk. I love the WITB pics. 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. @McIlroyRory definitely has Augusta on his mind. I heard that Cantlay had been fiddling around with his shaft weights recently, and hes an equipment free agent now. An enhanced Activated Elastomer Insert behind the face delivers a softer feel and more energy return into the ball at impact. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images). Never figured out how he does it with those tour velvets. With the combination of those two aspects, it actually does make the ball have more spin with a dead ball speed off the turf. Hes my hero, my old mans hero and my citys hero. 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. WebFred Couples is now married to his longtime girlfriend, Suzanne Hanneman. !, 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 Couple switches irons but first let me tell you how amazing this golf ball is!. 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. And, with that, we say goodbye to the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. PUTTER: Bettinardi FC Proto (37 Inches, 71 Lie, 3 degrees of loft with 17 Lamkin Grip). Estimated Net Worth. So if you saw Freddie with a BH stamped on his Vokey, its because it wasnt his. Paste as plain text instead, Actually felt like I drove it pretty good for the final three days at Riv, and its been pretty good in practice over the past week.. 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. WebFred Couples is now married to his longtime girlfriend, Suzanne Hanneman. Some found it funny, but his SO loved the idea. Titleist Vokey SM8 RAW - 46*, 52*, 56*, 60*, DG Tour Issue X-100 & S-400 On 10/18/2022 at 12:02 PM, Pepperturbo said: Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here, Please put any questions of comments here. Quick-hitters: Francesco Molinari added a Fujikura Ventus Black 6X shaft to his Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero driver and 8X to the Mavrik Sub Zero 3-wood. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) In Couples first event with the new golf clubs, he ended up finishing T5. just goes to show you how nuanced all these little things are. Brian Cooper was 17 shots better Friday than his last outing on the PGA Tour Champions. Thank you Blake. March 4, 2022 12:15 pm ET. He, like very few others, will stick with a club for years. 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? Has Freddie ever been a staffer for anyone? 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. Couples seems to have an idyllic life. It was a packed week with big names making equipment switches, so lets waste no more time on the intro. Super Bowl LVII. Hes one of the all time greats. What GolfWRXers are saying about beginner iron club recommendations, What GolfWRXers are saying about the best fairway woods off the turf. Irons are J38 style built in 2015 when they did the J15 release. From the seller (@llewol007): Up for sale is a beautiful set of irons with Bigfoot status shafts. Fred Couples bag has been instrumental in his success as a golfer. Fred Couples has earned his net worth through his many professional wins in the PGA tours and Champions tours, and sponsorship. If there were GolfWRX Gearhead points to award, Cantlay just won them all for this week. To be honest its a turf interaction thing. Theres one in every crowd. 1 I actually find it hard to understand how a player of his calibre can do that. Couples is proof that age is just a number. 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. Love this post. Greg, He's never said but most likely doesn't like people touching his clubs. Fred Couples new iron setup. He currently plays on the PGA Tour and is a former world number 1 golfer. In a video on Bridgestones YouTube channel, Couples noticed longer distances and a softer feel from the ball. Huge Freddie fan here. Added a comment in @3puttterritory s question. Rory McIlroy usually plays a TaylorMade TP5 ball with the number 22 play stamp. 6th hole, Couples second to the green. 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. This confirms even more that Bridgestone is getting out of making clubs. On further thought, Freddie finds clubs that work for his swing. Fred Couples and his new wife, Suzanne, said I do, on 2-22-22. 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) Its not a weird ad, if you wanna know why a player can maintain older equipment for a longer period of time, the golf ball is the lynchpin of the whole thing. I hit balls on Thursday night at Riv. 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. Driver: Lynx Boom Boom9 Fairway wood: Ram Laser Irons: Lynx Parallax Wedges: Cleveland Until last week, he was still bagging custom Bridgestone iron designs that hes been playing for about a decade, and a TaylorMade M3 driver that released in 2018. Will try to find some photos. Shaft: Aldila NV, 7-wood: Callaway Big Bertha Whats your index ? Last month at Pebble Beach, we got the pleasure of checking out Arnold Palmers 1960-61 Wilson irons that he used to win three majors, which are selling for $250K. Callaway Epic GBB Driver 9* Project X Even Flow Blue 65G 6.0 shaft March 4, 2022 12:15 pm ET. Thats all I need to say on the matter. Something to note: Fred is nuts about his sticks but not in the way we are at WRX. Driver: Charles Kelley whats in the bag accurate as of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Most of the players I bagged for had no clue what they were hitting. Check out all of our photos from Bay Hill here. Thanks for reading. 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. Welcome to the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge, home to one of the most difficult and historic golf courses on the yearly PGA Tour rotation. He isnt too concerned with Trackman numbers, hes more concerned with how the irons looked to his eye, Millard said. Started 2 hours ago, Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here, Please put any questions of comments here, Bridgestones were back in the bag. Enjoy! Fred likes a little offset in his irons and his lofts have gotten a little stronger over the years. Shafts alone are worth the price of admission. 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. I think the driver and irons were in there. One was a 47-inch G425 LST (8.3 degrees); the other was a 48-inch G425 LST (7.8 degrees).