Something to note: Fred is nuts about his sticks but not in the way we are at WRX. Doesn't want anyone getting sweat, oil, sun screen, etc on them. 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 The Honda Classic - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Genesis Invitational - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Waste Management Phoenix Open - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - Discussion and Links to all photos, Arnold Palmer Invitational 2023 (*** NO LIV DISCUSSIONS/REFERENCES ***), 2023 HSBC Women's World Championship (Mar 02 - 05), OG Nike TW13 PING i59 irons Vessel Stand bag (trade), BGT Stability tour black with Scotty Cameron pistolini grip, Srixon ZX5 Iron Set Modus 120X; ZX 3 Wood KBS-70 Cat 4 X, My idiocy is your gain, Ventus TR Red 6x Driver $old. Shafts alone are worth the price of admission. So I went to try and find what the right nudge into stiffer was. It seems as though Couples is on the leaderboard every year at Augusta, and with new technology in the bag, it wouldnt be shocking to see him up there again. I heard that Cantlay had been fiddling around with his shaft weights recently, and hes an equipment free agent now. 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. Super Bowl LVII. Display as a link instead, But, what do you think about the design itself? Stories. 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. @McIlroyRory definitely has Augusta on his mind. Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 58R Logo Down. 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I assumed that club replaced the hybrid because I saw him teeing off with the Callaway Squareway Driver: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees) - Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black Patriot 6X (45.25 inches), 4 Wood:Taylormade Tour Issue Sim Titanium - small head (19 @ 17 degrees) - Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8x (42 inches), 3 & 4 Utility: Srizon ZX Utility (20 degrees, 23 degrees) - Shaft: (3) Nippon Modus3 Hybrid GOST X, (4) Nippon NS Pro Super Peening Blue X-Stiff, Irons: Miura MC-501 (5-PW) - Shaft: Nippon NS Pro Super Peening Blue X-Stiff, Wedges: Miura Forged Wedge Raw (50, 55), Titleist Vokey SM9 WW K Grind (60/06) - Shafts: Nippon NS Pro Super Peening Blue X (50), Shimada Tour Wedge Black (55and 60), Putter: Bettinardi Innovai 8.0 Short Slant Limited Blackout(35 inches), Putter Grip: Grip Master The Roo Midesize, 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. 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). 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. I based what I play on feel more than anything but I think I should throw that out the window and do some testing and just look at spin numbers. Perhaps most iconic was his Ping Anser putter. Ping BeNi Anser 4 34.5" or Ping BeNi Scottsdale Anser. A former World No.1, he won the Masters in 1992 and The Players Championship in 1984 and 1996. Paste as plain text instead, 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. He currently plays on the PGA Tour and is a former world number 1 golfer. Super Bowl LVII. to not reference it is a discredit to the whole process. Hit the same iron with low spin and high spin balls. Looks like he uses CP2 Wrap grips (Blue cap) , not CP2 Pros (Red Cap) Do WRX editors even play golf. Never find enough info on Couples clubs. 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. I dont think a lot of us are chasing distance, were just trying to get it tighter. OMG Lol. those are not j15 cbs, they are j38 dpcs with a j15 stamp. So true Greg. Especially when its so hard to find new talks without any golf. Didnt he play a set off the rack once? No glove and now Pings! Standard lie with lofts at 2 degrees strong. Fred Couples has earned his net worth through his many professional wins in the PGA tours and Champions tours, and sponsorship. Id guess Freddie has bagged a lot during his career. His are probably hand forged unlike the retail models. 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. Shafts: True Temper Project X PXi. They come with Mamiya Recoil 95 F4(stiff) shafts in Matte Black!!! All rights reserved. Partly to do with that. Couples seems to have an idyllic life. 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. And, with that, we say goodbye to the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. pic.twitter.com/i19DQ9zkVe. I assume part of his sensitivity on this is due to not wearing a glove. Titleist T1005-9, DG Tour Issue X-100 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. Fred Couples and his new wife, Suzanne, said I do, on 2-22-22. Started Thursday at 04:13 AM, By 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 Yep, I wouldve expected the same. I really have only done some shaft changes this year. | Couples new irons GolfWRX, Wilson Staff Recoil Staff Model 95 F4 Matte finish irons, Sincerely, Arnold Palmer The Latrobe Legacy Campaign. 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. If you dont mention Tom Watsons former wife Linda Watsons 3-wood Freddie used for years, the article is not complete! | Couples new irons GolfWRX. Is there any technical explanation for that wear mark on the toe? More photos from the event here. Fred can have them any way he wants. Driver: Charles Kelley whats in the bag accurate as of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Shaft: Harrison Mugen Prototype 75 X (43-inches, D3) My dads older than him and we dont trust him with the tv remote , never mind the nuclear launch codes. 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. Perhaps most iconic was his Ping Anser putter. Grab this whole set up today for $645 shipped via Fedex. WebFred Couples Scorecards Round By Round - 2023 - SAS Championship - Golf. Stories. Wilson Staff ProModels are designed to elevate your game while make the misses a little more forgiving. Great feel and consistent dispersion make this a great option to elevate your game. 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. Fred is also testing Ping Glide 3.0 wedges 54-WS and 58 and 60-SS. 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. ( 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. Has Freddie ever been a staffer for anyone? Unfortunately, we dont yet have an answer for that question. In his long career, Fred Couples has won 64 tournaments. 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. Watch. Always has an interesting bag equipment wise. PW loft is now at 46 degrees, WEDGES: TaylorMade ATV (54 degrees), Titleist Vokey SM7 (60-10S) The now-61-year-old has been married twice. Never would have thought he would play that ball over the Tour B series. Scores. At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways. Thats exciting. 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: GolfWRX is on the ground in Orlando ahead of the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge. Hes learned nothing Olympic legend launches scathing attack on Tiger Woods over tampon apology, Golf fans left bemused following bizarre Jim Nantz blunder, Best driver 2023: Expert club fitters recommend the best driver for your swing speed, An UP-CLOSE look at Tiger Woods famous Scotty Cameron putter, David Feherty ridiculed for Greg Norman comment during LIV broadcast, Tour pro says LIV would be done if Brooks Koepka returned to PGA Tour, TOUR REPORT: McIlroy switches drivers during Genesis Invitational (plus Tigers iron change). Also, look at the wear markwho says you need to hit it outta the center? Grab this whole set up today for $645 shipped via Fedex. Im sure their ability to play a 3/4 shot is a bit better as well. interesting that one of the most famous faders of all time doesnt like to see any openness at address. The Harrison rep at the time was testing shafts with Fred and one of the samples was connected to this square-headed Callaway. McIlroy posted a photo on his social media feed of a bevy of balls with a peach logo centrally located just below the TaylorMade stamp. Beautiful set that needs no introduction. The now-61-year-old has been married twice. One of the main reasons I switched was just the downrange dispersion is tighter, Burns said Wednesday at Bay Hill. 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 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. WebFred Couples is an American professional golfer who has a net worth of $120 million. To be honest its a turf interaction thing. Driver: Lynx Boom Boom9 Fairway wood: Ram Laser Irons: Lynx Parallax Wedges: Cleveland Search That would be cool to see. JW thanks for the hreat article. Excellent point and a huge shame. 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? I may never abandon them. Learn how your comment data is processed. Check out all of our photos of Burns driver here, or head over to PGATOUR.com for our full report. He was launching it around 12-12.5 degrees with about 2300 rpm of spin, which is the ideal window for Couples, according to Millard. Boom boom is the man. You stand out for you overwhelming jerkishness. Irons: Ping I210 (3-PW) Shafts: Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW X. Std Lofts, +.25 inches, and 1 degree up. I have the 2015 version of those Bridgestone irons and Ive been waiting for something to come along and replace themmight go back to Mizuno. It even allows us to share another thing we all love buying and selling equipment. Fred is also testing Ping Glide 3.0 wedges 54-WS and 58 and 60-SS. 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. 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. Its more compact, which I like the look of. 38 VIEW ANALYSIS AND HIGHLIGHTS > 35 Home. *So how in Gods name did that 3-wood get into his bag and stay there for going on 12 years? Fred Couple switches irons but first let me tell you how amazing this golf ball is!. The couple tied the knots on February 22, 2022. On further thought, Freddie finds clubs that work for his swing. The plan is to continue testing during the offseason. In a sport where basically every ball looks the same, McIlroys will surely stand out from the crowd at Augusta. Many thanks. PGA Tour Champions released a good couple of minutes video of him testing a three wood last week. Any information will be appreciated. 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. Callaway staffers will have fresh staff bags (and headcovers) for Masters week. But if somethings better or potentially better, Im now in a position where I can go out and put that in right away. The couple tied the knots on February 22, 2022. The story goes that Freddie was on the range at 2008 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic at Silver Rock. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. His particular issue is that he doesn't want anyone touching his grips. 3-WOOD: Callaway FTI Squareway (15 degrees) During the session, Millard says they flattened the irons a touch and Couples liked the way the irons looked and felt. Pasted as rich text. Pasted as rich text. What wedges? This confirms even more that Bridgestone is getting out of making clubs. Calf and back injuries have limited Couples to only two rounds this season. Dont forget an extra sleeve of balls for the 17th hole. If there were GolfWRX Gearhead points to award, Cantlay just won them all for this week. Please be a jerk somewhere else. Then I just went with it from there. Even at 61 years old. 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 Most of the time that club is in his hands the face is open, which moves the impact location towards the toe. 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. Can't seem to find any more recent Fred Couples WITB on here or elsewhere. In Couples first event with the new golf clubs, he ended up finishing T5. 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. We dont do weird ads in the middle of a players bag info. Ping I210 irons seemed to get his attention quickly, however. Whats in the bag? Titleist Vokey SM8 RAW - 46*, 52*, 56*, 60*, DG Tour Issue X-100 & S-400 An enhanced Activated Elastomer Insert behind the face delivers a softer feel and more energy return into the ball at impact. Pingback: Fred Couples finally switches ironsafter 10 years GolfWRX, Those irons are J40s with different stampings lol. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Couples is proof that age is just a number. I have been swinging the golf club just a little bit faster lately, and thats by design. Thats how we landed on this. Odds. Upload or insert images from URL. The original shaft was an Aldila RIP 105 TX, but Fred has since switched into the SteelFiber. sadclevelandsports Freddie Couples doesnt switch into new equipment very often. Callaway Epic GBB Driver 9* Project X Even Flow Blue 65G 6.0 shaft Millard says that Couples liked the driver so much that he wanted to try some Ping irons, too. 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. 2.22.22 pic.twitter.com/kn2728sx0v, PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) March 4, 2022. Maybe you were aiming there or presenting dynamic lie too upright or, Jesus H Christ it could be a thousand things but I promise you it was unlikely an inherent design defect in the iron head . ( 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. But if somethings better or potentially better, Im now in a position where I can go out and put that in right away. Shafts alone are worth the price of admission. 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. Very satisfies with my Ping i500s, 3.0 Eye2 Wedges, 410 fairway & hybrids, and especially my G400MAX driver, which I shortened and re-weighted. Theres one in every crowd. Can anyone clarify which set is actually his right 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. Funny he has no clue about the shafts, glued hosels, etc. Ahead of the 2020 Charles Schwab Cup Championship, however, the 1992 Masters Champion made big changes with the Masters looming. I hit balls on Thursday night at Riv. 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. Shaft: Aldila NV, Irons: Cobra Amp Forged (4-PW) Couples is proof that age is just a number. 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. Fred Couples bag has been instrumental in his success as a golfer. Thats how we landed on this. For me I feel like this one is a little more consistent with the misses. Thanks for reading. Critics say new PGA Tour events copy LIV. Why the mid-event switch-up? 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. 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. 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. You can not find too many of these prototypes anywhere. Biden is President now so its time to get along. Does he also hear the commentator in his head as he stands over the shot?. I actually find it hard to understand how a player of his calibre can do that. I hit balls on Thursday night at Riv. He has said that he started fist bumping because he is hyper vigilant about oils, sunscreen, etc. WebBorn on October 3, 1959, in Seattle, Washington, United States, Frederick Couples popularly known as Fred Couples is a professional American golfer. Titleist U500 - 4 iron, DG Tour Issue X-100 Your previous content has been restored. EmperorPenguin 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. 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 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. You don't have to be pro to think that way. At 63 years old, he was able to produce something incredible. Check out all of our photos of Burns driver here, or head over to PGATOUR.com for our full report. Why the mid-event switch-up? If there were GolfWRX Gearhead points to award, Cantlay just won them all for this week.
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