Equipment
10 revealing photos from the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
GolfWRX was live this week from the 2016 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, and if you haven’t browsed the galleries yet for this week, I highly suggest you do so now. There’s nothing quite like the beauty of the Monterey Peninsula, and our Tour photographer Greg Moore captured it wonderfully.
But what were the most telling photos from the week? Here are 10 revealing photos from Pebble Beach.
Golf in a nutshell
I wonder how us golfers appear from an outside perspective. We must look certified; using balance beams, T-squares, feet pads and mirrors, all for the sake of improvement. Call us crazy, but we’re certainly resolute.
The lead-tape effect
If I’m reading these notes correctly, this TaylorMade RBZ went from a swing weight of C7.5 to D1 due to the application of lead tape. These photos are my favorite; the ones that offer a look into how Tour players tinker with and refine their equipment.
Ian Poulter still owns Ferarri’s
Poulter had his Ferrari collection stamped on his Titleist SM5 wedges, and he’s back with the stampings on his SM6 wedge this year. If ever you need a reminder that PGA Tour players live the good life, just remember that Ian Poulter has his Ferrari collection stamped on a golf club that he gets paid to use… at Pebble Beach.
Well, that doesn’t seem very fair
Justin Rose recently put the new TaylorMade M2 in his bag. That’s awesome! You can buy the new driver and be just like Justin! Except the fact he’s playing an 8.5 degree head, which isn’t even offered in a retail model. I suppose there are perks to being a former U.S. Open champion.
In jail
Well, at least Kevin Na’s golf ball didn’t end up in the Pacific Ocean. But to get the ball out of this predicament — in jail between a rock wall and a huge bunker lip — he may end up pulling a hamstring and costing himself a few shots in the process.
Overprotective wedges
I can understand wanting to safeguard wedges this raw, but “take at your own risk” is almost daring someone to steal it, no?
Risk reward
How daring would you be with your tee shot on Hole No. 18 at Pebble Beach? Take it over the water and left of the tree and you’re left with an eagle possibility. Or, would you play right of the tree with an iron or hybrid and play for par?
Chillin’
If you hook your ball left into the ocean on the 18th hole and you’re about to snap your driver over your knee, just remember there’s a seal who’s sleeping on the rocks who couldn’t care less.
TaylorMade’s new Mini-Spider
After seeing overwhelming success with its SLDR Mini and AeroBurner Mini drivers, TaylorMade decided to use a similar concept with its putters. Enter: The TaylorMade Mini-Spider.
Glorious
It’s one of the most famous closing holes in golf for good reason. Aside from the entertainment of a risk-reward, closing par 5, it’s simply one of the most beautiful golf holes in the world. Where else can you play golf and have waves crashing in your backswing, with water splashing over your head?
Cameron Young’s WITB from his win at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Cameron is a Titleist staff player but his bag is definitely filled with some unique clubs. Here are the clubs he used to secure his first PGA Tour win!
Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus HB Black VeloCore+ 10 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T100 (5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F @57), WedgeWorks (60-K* @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Prototype
- Peter Malnati what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wyndham Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (10 degrees, C2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X
7-wood: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T150 (4, 5), Titleist T100 (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 52-12F, 56-08M @57, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Fastback 1.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow
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What is the best driver in 2025? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. When it comes to the best driver of 2025, we want to know what our forum faithful think.
Since our founding in 2005, the bedrock of GolfWRX.com has been the community of passionate and knowledgeable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.
Below are the results of GolfWRX member voting for the 2025 best driver, along with the vote percentage for each club.
Best driver of 2025: The top 5
5. Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond: 6.02%
Callaway’s pitch: “For golfers looking for a fast, forgiving, yet workable driver, the Elyte Triple Diamond features a tour-inspired shape and is the preferred model by most Callaway tour players.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond here.
4. Ping G440 Max: 6.86%
Ping’s pitch: “The most forgiving G440 model, MAX has a hotter face to generate speed and distance, and a lighter overall system weight with a longer shaft (46″) for faster clubhead speed, higher launch and longer carries. The Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown save weight to create our lowest CG ever and increase forgiveness while contributing to a more muted, pleasing sound.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 Max here.
3. Ping G440 LST: 9.53%
Ping’s pitch: “LST is an especially good fit for faster swings, offering less spin and more control with a penetrating trajectory. A hotter face, lighter overall system weight and longer shaft (46″) deliver more speed and distance while maintaining tight dispersion.”
@phizzy30: “Not a fan of Ping drivers in general, but 440 LST takes the cake. It’s super forgiving across the face for a low spin head, looks and sounds good and the ability to make it play neutral or slightly fade biased through the hosel settings is very appealing.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 LST here.
2. Titleist GT3: 16.55%
Titleist’s pitch: “The GT3 Driver offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization through adjustable performance. Dial in the CG Track to your frequent contact location to make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.”
@mrmikeac: “I’ve been Anti-Titleist for years and years and years (outside of Vokey, of course). With that being said, HOLY BEGEEZUS the GT3 driver is an absolute NUCLEAR MONSTER! This thing blew my G430 10K Max out of the water in every single category. Forgiveness is the biggest thing that stands out of me, the 3 model has always been one of the less forgiving models in the past but this GT3 can take bad shot after bad shot and still end up in the fairway, I think a ton of that has to do with the adjustability, it’s actually effective. Feel and sound is perfect, that solid crack is so addicting to hear and when you hit it out the screws this thing can absolutely bomb it. Titleist, I’m sorry for doubting you. You have converted me.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT3 here.
1. Titleist GT2: 22.91%
Titleist’s pitch: “Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, the Titleist GT2 Driver extracts maximum performance through a forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed.”
@DTorres: “The Titleist GT2 has proven to be the best driver of the year. Packaged in a classic profile, GT2 perfectly balances performance and forgiveness while consistently being a high performer across all categories.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT2 here.
Other drivers receiving >2% of the vote
| Driver | Vote percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Cobra DS Adapt Max K | 4.85% |
| Ping G430 Max 10K | 3.85% |
| Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond | 3.68% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 | 3.51% |
| Callaway Elyte | 3.18% |
| Cobra DS Adapt X | 2.34% |
| Cobra DS Adapt LS | 2.17% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 LS | 2.17% |
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KK
Feb 17, 2016 at 11:28 pm
Ian Poulter sures tries hard to put people off. I think its great that he collects Ferraris and has the money to buy so many. I understand that professional golfers have a skill that very few people have and use that skill to make the money they make. I never complain about how much money a professional athlete earns or make blanket statements like they aren’t worth what they make. But to stamp your wedge with the model of every one of your Ferraris is just so smug, elitist, and just douche bag status. What’s the point? To remind yourself how good your life is? To be completely honest, 90% of the wedge stampings I have seen on this website make me think to myself….why??
Reeves
Feb 15, 2016 at 6:10 pm
I think moat if not all training aids have there one big ah ha moment then become useless garage clutter…..tip search ebay for used training aids because used ones are just as good as the new one still have that 20 second ah ha moment built in for you…then off to the storage unit…
Bibby@aol.clm
Feb 14, 2016 at 1:34 am
TaylorMade is a joke. Boycott them
Fahgdat
Feb 15, 2016 at 1:05 am
You’re a joke
JR
Feb 13, 2016 at 5:02 pm
Reference 1st pic. Pros use plenty of training aids. The “popular” instructors who post in the instruction forum will tell you training aids dont work.
Joshuaplaysgolf
Feb 14, 2016 at 3:24 am
I think it depends on what sort of training aid your talking about. Really he’s just checking his alignment and trying to increase the feel in his feet. I don’t really see that as a training aid as much as an effort to make sure he’s square, bottoming the club out in the right place, and feeling his weight centered and shifting through his feet. When I think of ‘training aids’ I think of the wonky infomercials we all see on golf channel and late at night that are filled with straps, bars, hinges, or whatever else these people think of. I saw something for a samurai golf school a few weeks back. Ridiculous. BUT, if we are filing everything from alignment sticks to the robo swing machine under the ‘training aid’ umbrella, then I would be wrong. Personally, I think checking your alignment is highly useful, if not necessary…and if you have to strap a bunch of stuff to you or whatever to make the ‘perfect swing’ (doesn’t exist), it’s junk and we should all stay far, far away.