They come with Mamiya Recoil 95 F4(stiff) shafts in Matte Black!!! Can anyone clarify which set is actually his right now? At 45.75 inches in length, Viktor Hovland already plays one of the longer drivers on the PGA Tour. 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. What GolfWRXers are saying about beginner iron club recommendations, What GolfWRXers are saying about the best fairway woods off the turf. Couples is proof that age is just a number. Pretty decent thread here on it with reference to another thread as well. 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. Also, look at the wear markwho says you need to hit it outta the center? 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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. So I went to try and find what the right nudge into stiffer was. Odds. Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: GOLFs all-new 2022-23 ranking is here! I would have expected it more from a Tiger Woods type. Required fields are marked *. I am a bit of a jerk. You cannot paste images directly. Fred Couples has earned his net worth through his many professional wins in the PGA tours and Champions tours, and sponsorship. *So how in Gods name did that 3-wood get into his bag and stay there for going on 12 years? Pretty sure he still plays Bridgestone irons, Tensei Blue in the driver and Bettinardi putter. The i210 keeps getting more and more its an all-timer. Fred Couples and his new wife, Suzanne, said I do, on 2-22-22. He currently plays on the PGA Tour and is a former world number 1 golfer. 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 Thanks for reading. From the seller (@llewol007): Up for sale is a beautiful set of irons with Bigfoot status shafts. 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 tried to go heavier with everything from DG 120s to X100s and then just 10 grams heavier in the same wood shafts. Love this post. But Im not.. Great info! Maybe youre my Dad? In Couples first event with the new golf clubs, he ended up finishing T5. 38 VIEW ANALYSIS AND HIGHLIGHTS > 35 Home. Scotty Cameron 009 M Carbon. So I went to try and find what the right nudge into stiffer was. 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. WebBorn on October 3, 1959, in Seattle, Washington, United States, Frederick Couples popularly known as Fred Couples is a professional American golfer. Right now, all we have are photos of a Callaway prototype wedge with a bunch of lead tape covering any back stampings or logos. 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. Most of the time that club is in his hands the face is open, which moves the impact location towards the toe. Had a stealth+ like someone else said, squareway 3 wood, stealth 4 or 5 wood and a stealth hybrid. Couples seems to have an idyllic life. Even at 61 years old. Hideki Matusyama used the Houston Open to break in a piece of gear hell have in the bag at the Masters a TaylorMade SIM UDI 3-iron (True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 Tour Issue shaft) with a sole that was shaved down to reduce bounce for the firm turf at Augusta National. The couple tied the knots on February 22, 2022. He switched into Bridgestones Tour B RXS yellow golf ball. sadclevelandsports Search In his long career, Fred Couples has won 64 tournaments. Paste as plain text instead, So if you saw Freddie with a BH stamped on his Vokey, its because it wasnt his. 2.22.22 pic.twitter.com/kn2728sx0v, PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) March 4, 2022. I don't like people touching my equipment either. The driver is a beast. I would be shocked if we ever see a true WITB from him. Driver: Charles Kelley whats in the bag accurate as of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. I could see that. Hes also still using a Callaway FT-i Squareway fairway wood from 2008. On the LIV Golf-PGA Tour divide, Fred Couples is siding with Tiger, with Jay Monahan, with Rory. And one other thing, if you arent in the inner circle (coach, caddie, or close confidant) dont touch his clubsthats a serious no-no. The plan is to continue testing during the offseason. 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? So then I went to L.A. and I put my driver up a click in loft. Schauffele has switched back into a red Odyssey putter at Bay Hill this week, but its the not the same one that he used from 2020-2022. For clarity, the PW has dimple on the bottom edge of the face from a hidden pebble but does not affect play. I think its important to try and hit it farther these days. Never seen anything like it. He also tipped his Fujikura Ventus 7TX shaft a half inch for a bit more stability. The S is just a smaller head. RXS ball? I walked with him all 3 days when he played the seattle tourney in august. Fred is VERY particular about people touching his clubs. LOL! Right now, all we have are photos of a Callaway prototype wedge with a bunch of lead tape covering any back stampings or logos. Stories. An Azalea flower is positioned prominently on each piece of green and white gear. If you dont mention Tom Watsons former wife Linda Watsons 3-wood Freddie used for years, the article is not complete! *Funny story on the Vokey wedge: Fred was at the home of Bill Haas and saw this beautiful lob wedge in Bills staff bag. Well see if they come to the US market. *Fred has had a great relationship with Bettinardi for eight years now. Biden is President now so its time to get along. 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. I believe he put a Tmade 4 driving iron, with a KBS shaft during the Masters. I assume part of his sensitivity on this is due to not wearing a glove. Couples seems to have an idyllic life. 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. An enhanced Activated Elastomer Insert behind the face delivers a softer feel and more energy return into the ball at impact. You stand out for you overwhelming jerkishness. WebBorn on October 3, 1959, in Seattle, Washington, United States, Frederick Couples popularly known as Fred Couples is a professional American golfer. Search Fixed it. First round play begins on Thursday. Whats in the bag? I mean that is consistent. The good ones are really good, but its just getting those bad ones to be closer. Wow. At 63 years old, he was able to produce something incredible. The dispersion delta was minimal, but Hovland still didnt feel comfortable breaking in one of the drivers during a competitive round. WebFred Couples is now married to his longtime girlfriend, Suzanne Hanneman. Beautiful set that needs no introduction. You can not find too many of these prototypes anywhere. They will join a 78-player field competing in the first full-field event of the 2022 PGA Tour Champions season, Friday-Sunday, Feb. 18-20, for a share of a $1.6 million purse. Any info on how that ATV 54 got into the bag? But if somethings better or potentially better, Im now in a position where I can go out and put that in right away. But, obviously, Im no Fred Couples, or other staffers who have had success with them. Display as a link instead, 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? Titleist Vokey SM8 RAW - 46*, 52*, 56*, 60*, DG Tour Issue X-100 & S-400 JW thanks for the hreat article. One of the main reasons I switched was just the downrange dispersion is tighter, Burns said Wednesday at Bay Hill. Its been easy,much easier than going heavier as far as the feels go.. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. You can not find too many of these prototypes anywhere. Callaway Epic GBB Driver 9* Project X Even Flow Blue 65G 6.0 shaft The LPGA has a heavy usage of Ping i210 ( most amateur men should watch what they play) . We dont do weird ads in the middle of a players bag info. 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. GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF. Driver: Cobra Amp Cell Pro (8.5 degrees) I would love to know the answer. 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 Calf and back injuries have limited Couples to only two rounds this season. Estimated Net Worth. So true Greg. I dont think a lot of us are chasing distance, were just trying to get it tighter. Theres one in every crowd. 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. Shaft: Aldila NV, 7-wood: Callaway Big Bertha Here was Cantlays answer (gearheads will especially enjoy this): Yeah, Ive done a little testing. For at least one week, McIlroy is switching things up and going with a logo. 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. For the most part, he doesnt pay much attention to the makeup of his clubs, just how they look and what they do. 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. WebFred Couples is now married to his longtime girlfriend, Suzanne Hanneman. Same here, would like to see what Fred won with yesterday. A former World No.1, he won the Masters in 1992 and The Players Championship in 1984 and 1996. He has since had Aaron Dill build him some new ones. Its a fact the guy is a fanatic about them being right and not fussed with, but the how and why for Fred is irrelevant. Ive followed Freddie at tournaments, watched his shots in slow motion, and still cant figure how that effortless swing causes the ball to go as far as it goes and where its aimed! 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. From the seller (@llewol007): Up for sale is a beautiful set of irons with Bigfoot status shafts. He ended his five-year-long dry run to secure a thundering win at the SAS Championship. He ended his five-year-long dry run to secure a thundering win at the SAS Championship. All wedges with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts. I feel like this Stealth 2 head for me has just got a little more spin on it, but at a more neutral or what I perceive to be a more neutral face angle. For the most part, he doesnt pay much attention to the makeup of his clubs, just how they look and what they do. Why does Couples use the slightly softer Tour B RXS ball rather than the Tour B XS that Woods uses? In Couples first event with the new golf clubs, he ended up finishing T5. I may never abandon them. After the first round, however, he conducted some testing on the range at Riviera and he decided to switch into the new Stealth 2 Plus driver for round two. Here's some quotes from the other thread.. The now-61-year-old has been married twice. Fred likes a little offset in his irons and his lofts have gotten a little stronger over the years. "Looks like the equipment was mostly the same stuff. I needed to go and try something else. He has tried mallets in the past but consistently ends up in this one. Check out all of our photos from Bay Hill here. 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. 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 check out the wear mark on that lob wedge.. Its just the simplest, fastest way to get a little better. Fred can have them any way he wants. Its been easy,much easier than going heavier as far as the feels go.. Please PM with any questions and no trades!!!!! Not because hes difficult, hes just Fred Couples, and if hes making a switch its gotta do more than just impress on TrackMan. Thats all were really looking for out here. Posted October 19, 2022. Partly to do with that. 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. 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. The putter is a heavy-headed counterbalanced beauty. Paste as plain text instead, And I didnt hit one drive out of the middle of the face the first day at Riv. Its been nine days now so were still on the honeymoon.. Will try to find some photos. I love this guy. I wonder if it's still in his bag. !, 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. Its a lob wedge. Lol! The golf ball is interesting I think that many players could do well to look into what ball they play more. Thats all I need to say on the matter. Fred Couples has earned his net worth through his many professional wins in the PGA tours and Champions tours, and sponsorship. Sometimes, players who love old gear can keep it current with a serious golf ball. If so, you are obligated to be better than us all in everything. Shaft: Aldila RIP Phenom, 3-wood: Titleist 906F4 (13.5 degrees) I heard that Cantlay had been fiddling around with his shaft weights recently, and hes an equipment free agent now. By 38 VIEW ANALYSIS AND HIGHLIGHTS > 35 Home. Pasted as rich text. Irons: Ping I210 (3-PW) Shafts: Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW X. Std Lofts, +.25 inches, and 1 degree up. Fred Couples new iron setup. Watch. Any information will be appreciated. Scores. Is Wunder your real last name? I really have only done some shaft changes this year. Congrats Fred and Suzanne! After testing a few different Ping G425 heads at different lofts, Millard says Couples found optimal launch with a Ping G425 LST 9-degree head with a Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue 65TX shaft. Then I just went with it from there. I don't wear a glove either so I could totally see that side of 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? During his Wednesday press conference, I asked Cantlay how the equipment testing is going and if hes made any changes. Does he also hear the commentator in his head as he stands over the shot?. Irons are J38 style built in 2015 when they did the J15 release. jarediogolf My husband is the same way. Fred Couples has earned his net worth through his many professional wins in the PGA tours and Champions tours, and sponsorship. 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. I use the roughest cord grips I can find though. Its just the simplest, fastest way to get a little better. Shaft: Aldila NV, 7-wood: Callaway Big Bertha Never find enough info on Couples clubs. Your previous content has been restored. Always has an interesting bag equipment wise. You cannot paste images directly. I love the WITB pics. In Couples first event with the new golf clubs, he ended up finishing T5. Hes my hero, my old mans hero and my citys hero. Huge Freddie fan here. Hi Mike. Makes sense. Not sure on wedges. Shafts alone are worth the price of admission. I do have some issues about that. Its more compact, which I like the look of. Greg, He's never said but most likely doesn't like people touching his clubs. Learn how your comment data is processed. WebCouples, 62, was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2013 after winning more than $30 million in prize money during a professional career that began in 1980. Dont forget an extra sleeve of balls for the 17th hole. 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. Irons: Ping I210 (3-PW) Shafts: Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW X. Std Lofts, +.25 inches, and 1 degree up. His first ended in a They will go down as an all time great for PING. Wall-to-Wall Equipment: Why this Masters champ finally switched out decade-old irons, What is Jim Nantzs career lowlight? Let him tell you about adult film, Its f hard: Jon Rahm comes back to Earth at brutal Bay Hill. Started middling that and started to get way more consistent spin numbers, sort of in the range that I like. For clarity, the PW has dimple on the bottom edge of the face from a hidden pebble but does not affect play. The exhibit, which is located just off the 18th green at Bay Hill, was put on byArnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation to launch its new Sincerely, Arnold Palmer The Latrobe Legacy Campaign.. Here was Cantlays answer (gearheads will especially enjoy this): Yeah, Ive done a little testing. Started Tuesday at 05:32 AM, By Looks like he uses CP2 Wrap grips (Blue cap) , not CP2 Pros (Red Cap) Do WRX editors even play golf. 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. Here in Utah we golf a lot during the season and he is a no glove, Ping golfer! APPLY NOW: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! A week later the week of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship Couples paid a visit to Pings headquarters in Phoenix for a testing session to make sure his new i210s were dialed in before putting them in play. Dont forget an extra sleeve of balls for the 17th hole. What GolfWRXers are saying about the best driving irons. Check out all of our photos of Burns driver here, or head over to PGATOUR.com for our full report. All wedges with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts. 120 million Dollar. Tiger famously closes the face a little at address when hes hitting a cut, and opens it a little when hes hitting a draw. This confirms even more that Bridgestone is getting out of making clubs. Fred is also testing Ping Glide 3.0 wedges 54-WS and 58 and 60-SS. Super Bowl LVII. WebFred Couples @ The 2022 Mitsubishi Electric Classic - YouTube 0:00 / 20:32 Fred Couples @ The 2022 Mitsubishi Electric Classic Mike Granch 2.58K subscribers 254 It would be great to see a follow article about Couples play after such a big change. Titleist TSi2- 15* - Tour AD IZ July 11, 2022 Richard Heathcote Fred has been making news lately. Titleist U500 - 4 iron, DG Tour Issue X-100 Grip: Golf Pride CP2 Wrap 58R Logo Down, Photo courtesy of @fullyequippedgolf on Instagram, *Fred has been with Bridgestone since 2006 and started playing the dual pocket molds in 2010 (J38, J40, J15) the irons are identical to each other with the exception of the stamping. Many thanks. on his hands due to not wearing a grip. Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue 75 X (45.25 inches, D3) This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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? Shaft: Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 (+1/8 from STD, 65 degrees lie) July 11, 2022 Richard Heathcote Fred has been making news lately. Fred Couples still moves the needle. olkev, October 17, 2022 in PGA WITB and Tournament Pics. Can't seem to find any more recent Fred Couples WITB on here or elsewhere. Thats all were really looking for out here. In a sport where basically every ball looks the same, McIlroys will surely stand out from the crowd at Augusta. In his long career, Fred Couples has won 64 tournaments. If you buy a linked product, 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. This is great!!!!! We will confirm if any or all go in play. No glove and now Pings! Your link has been automatically embedded. 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. But like many athletes, his personal life hasnt been as successful as his golf career in some ways. In general, Im not a big tester. Please PM with any questions and no trades!!!!! Watch. Had a stealth+ like someone else said, squareway 3 wood, stealth 4 or 5 wood and a stealth hybrid. WebCouples, 62, was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2013 after winning more than $30 million in prize money during a professional career that began in 1980.