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Irons used by PGA Tour’s Top 10 in Strokes Gained: Approach

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The term “ball striker” has long existed in golf to describe those golfers that hit a lot of greens, but with the advancement of statistics and strokes gained, we can go deeper and find out who the players are that truly excel against their peers not just hitting greens but hitting it close.

These are the irons used by the top 10 players in the “strokes gained: approach” category.

Number 1: Collin Morikawa

Irons: TaylorMade P790 (2), TaylorMade P760 (4, 5), TaylorMade P730 (6-PW)
Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White Hybrid 100 TX (2), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Number 2: Justin Thomas

Irons: Titleist T100 4 iron, Titleist 620 MB 5-9, Vokey SM7 Raw 46-10F
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Number 3: Tyrrell Hatton 

Irons: Ping i210 (4-PW)
Shaft: Nippon Modus3 Tour 120 X

Number 4: Marc Leishman

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Irons: Callaway X-Forged UT (3), Callaway Apex Pro 19 (4-6), Callaway Apex MB (7-PW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 130 X (hard-stepped)

Number 5: Webb Simpson

Irons: Titleist 620MB (5-PW)
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Number 6: Hideki Matsuyama

Irons: Srixon Prototype Blades (4-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Number 7: Viktor Hovland

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Irons: Callaway X Forged UT (21 degrees), Ping i210 (4-PW)
Shafts: Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 X Hybrid (21), KBS Tour 120 X (4-PW)

* Be sure to check out John Wunders on the newest changes Viktor has made to his irons: GolfWRX Insider: Viktor Hovland dials in his Ping i210 irons

Number 8: Patrick Cantlay

Irons: Titleist AP2 718 (4-p)
Shafts: True Temper XP 115 S300

Number 9: Paul Casey

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Irons: Mizuno HM Pro (3,4), Mizuno MP4 (5-PW)
Shafts: Nippon Modus 120 TX

Number 10: Russell Henley

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Irons: Titleist T100 (4-9), Vokey SM7 48°
Shafts: True Temper Tour Issue AMT X100

Ryan Barath is a club-fitter & master club builder with more than 17 years of experience working with golfers of all skill levels, including PGA Tour players. He is the former Build Shop Manager & Social Media Coordinator for Modern Golf. He now works independently from his home shop and is a member of advisory panels to a select number of golf equipment manufacturers. You can find Ryan on Twitter and Instagram where he's always willing to chat golf, and share his passion for club building, course architecture and wedge grinding.

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20 Comments

  1. John Izdrunk Daly

    Aug 4, 2020 at 12:10 pm

    Interesting there isn’t a single Project X shaft player in there…

  2. tinmac

    Jul 27, 2020 at 11:58 pm

    Clearly CM is using P750 4 5 iron not P760

  3. joro

    Jul 22, 2020 at 11:30 am

    7 to3 Cbs win.

    • Ty Web

      Jul 22, 2020 at 4:11 pm

      I count 5 to 5 if you consider cm a blade guy which i would considering he has 5 blades and 3 CBs in the bag.

  4. Paul Pool

    Jul 22, 2020 at 11:06 am

    So what you are telling me is, it is the Indian and not the arrow.

  5. TD

    Jul 22, 2020 at 10:37 am

    Casey plays MP-5’s (as pictured), not 4’s

  6. JM

    Jul 22, 2020 at 9:33 am

    XP 115 S300…what a p*ssy

    • Jeremy Ireland

      Jul 22, 2020 at 12:24 pm

      Ranked #6 in the world I believe…

      but yeah, that caught me eye also. …

    • mv

      Jul 22, 2020 at 1:59 pm

      Idiotic comment here. I play the same iron shafts with a driver ss of 122. Why? Because they keep my tempo in check.
      I highly doubt you have the skill or the game to talk down to anyone on tour.

      • DS

        Jul 24, 2020 at 9:18 am

        ????????. Some jerks just don’t feel good unless they’re being jerks. Social media’s downside.

      • Paulo

        Jul 25, 2020 at 11:40 pm

        I can guarantee that we need to take at least 10% off your stated speed to get the actual measured value

    • Bob Pegram

      Jul 23, 2020 at 5:25 am

      Maybe he likes more kick at the bottom of the shaft. You should use what works not what other people think is good. It is good you aren’t a caddy for a good player like Cantlay. You would be counter-productive.

    • Josh

      Jul 25, 2020 at 12:00 pm

      Cantlay’s shaft spec was the most interesting part of this article, IMO. I’m sure he plays them for a reason. Wonder if he switched to lighter shafts after his back injury. Would love to see a deep dive into his WITB.

    • Josh

      Jul 29, 2020 at 3:16 pm

      That tidbit about Cantlay’s shafts was the coolest part of this article. He must play them for a reason…just goes to show it’s not always the flex that matters but the weight. Wonder if he switched to lighter shafts after his back injury. Would love to get the full deep dive on his WITB.

  7. Nathan

    Jul 21, 2020 at 8:45 pm

    NO.7 KBS TOUR 120=S 130=X. there is no 120X

    • Golf guy

      Jul 21, 2020 at 11:05 pm

      Unless they’re Tour V 120 X

    • Josh

      Jul 25, 2020 at 11:58 am

      There is a Modus 120 X and TX flex. 120 S flex is 114g, X is 120 and TX is 126g. Check Nippons website. Modus 130 is an entirely different shaft/weight profile.

      • Josh

        Jul 25, 2020 at 12:41 pm

        Sorry, thought you were talking about Hatton’s Modus 120 X’s.

  8. Ryan

    Jul 21, 2020 at 6:05 pm

    Some of the pictures don’t match the iron description you list..

  9. Acemandrake

    Jul 21, 2020 at 11:52 am

    Hit it straight with some distance control. Repeat.

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Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver

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Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game. 

The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag. 

At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.

The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.

“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley

In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.

To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.

“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod

An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.

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Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:

“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly. 

My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

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  • dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”

Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s 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. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.

From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo.  4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades.  5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft.   Standard Length, Lie and Lofts.  These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me.  Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules

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