Ryan Barath
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Is there anything to be learned from Brooks Koepka’s club setup? – Shelby H, Colorado
For starters, the Koepka driver falls in line with the carbon technology trend. Despite the predominant popularity of composite materials, Koepka’s Srixon ZX5 MK II LS driver Proving that titanium still offers great features and performance. The ZX5 MKII LS is precisely engineered with both hard and flex zones, allowing gamers like Koepka to unleash hack drives on flatter tracks.
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Sometimes, age is just as effective.
Fairway woods can be fickle for some players, leading many to keep the same fairway woods for years with driver model changes frequently. In Koepka’s case, he continued using the TaylorMade M2 round that debuted half a decade ago. We can only speculate as to why he hasn’t been promoted yet, but our best guess is that he prioritizes predictability and controlled distances rather than looking for extra yardage with his trusty three woods.
Irons offer a mixed bag.
Clinging to other relics from the past, Koepka plays with a Nike Vapor Pro 3 iron. However, the rest of his irons (4-9) consist of Srixon ZX7 MK IIOperator forged irons that incorporate great technology like PureFrame vibration damping for a smoother feel and reduced vibration. In addition, his wedge is a Cleveland RTX ZipCore 6 Wedge, providing improved versatility and control. The main takeaway here is that there is no wrong approach to mixing up your group.
Holds three extra wedges.
Koepka holds four Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore wedges, but since he hits them as often as we do middle irons, it’s important to note that the average player may not require many specialized clubs on the shorter end of the spectrum. It might be best for humans like us to incorporate an extra crossbow or fairway wood at the opposite end of the bag. However, don’t let that discourage you from doing so. If you like it, go ahead and follow Koepka’s lead and carry four wedges.
His choice of ball prioritizes neither excessive length nor excessive spin.
Koepka chooses Srixon’s Z-STAR Diamond, which when compared to other balls in the Z-STAR lineThe longest or highest spin option from the tee is not considered. Instead, it’s designed to generate extra spin with medium to long irons, helping players like Koepka stick to the green and maintain better control from deep in the fairway or on long runs.
No matter what clubs you choose, whether it’s similar to Koepka’s group or otherwise, it’s crucial that you base your selection on your own unique skills and abilities, rather than simply emulating another player or succumbing to outside influence.
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