DukeStKing Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I have a Ping Driver and 3 Wood, a Callaway 7 Wood, Callaway Irons, one Titleist Wedge and one Callaway Wedge, a Seemore and an Odyssey putter. So I know it is pretty common with the pros because of sponsorships, but how common is it for rank and file golfers to have clubs from a single manufacturer in their bag? Do you? Quote Driver: Callaway Paradym; Hzrdus Silver 50 Gram 3 Wood: Ping 410; "Otto Phlex" Project X Evenflow Riptide 7 Wood: Callaway Epic Max 3, 5-7 Irons: Callaway Apex 19 8-AW Irons: Callaway Apex Pro 19 Wedges: Callaway MD4 54, Callaway MD4 58 X Grind Putter: Evnroll ER2v; Midlock and Standard 34 inch with Gravity Gip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Strangelove Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I rarely see it. Quote G410 plus driver,Aeroburner 3W, F6 Baffler XR 4, 5 hybrids 2021 T300 6 - GW, SW irons Mack Daddy CB 58/12 wedge Axis1 Rose putter Alternates: Srixon ZX4 MKII irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shapotomous Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Its the exception to be all one brand from what I have seen. Rickp 1 Quote Modern Bag: G410 LST 10.5*, Hzrdus Smoke RDX 6.5 Flex; 915F 3w, Diamana S+ 70 S flex; Snake Eyes 18* 2h, 23* 4h & 27* 5h; JPX 900 Forged 6 - PW, PX LZ 6.0; Edison 2.0 49*, 53*, 57* KBS Tour 120 S; Heppler Fetch; Ball - MTB-X; Bag - Jones MyGolfSpy Edition! Shot Scope H4, MG600 Rangefinder Classic Bag: Driver - Persimmon; 3w - Speed Slot; 5w - Tour Block; 3 - pw - Dynapower; sw - Ram Tom Watson; putter - bullseye standard or flange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavygolffeels Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I feel like the only time I see one brand is when someone bought the Top Flite set from the sporting goods store. Bag included. SoCal_Dude and ForeRightAgain 1 1 Quote GARSEN GRIP TESTER Driver: PING G400 MAX, Ventus Blue 6x Woods: COBRA F6 Baffler AD DI 8S Hybrid: CALLAWAY Apex Pro, Ventus Blue 8s Irons: SRIXON ZX5 mk2 5-6, ZX7 mk2 7-PW, Modus 120x Wedges: EDEL 50 C grind, 54 V grind, CLEVELAND 60 RTX6 Low Putter: YES Abbie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Living where I do, I see a lot of folks with Titleist bags top to bottom. I've run into a few folks all Callaway, but I can't think of any others off the top of my head. I've always had a mixed bag because I buy what I think gives me the best value & performance, regardless of the logo on the sole or back. Quote In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckZ Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Am a amateur, play in senior amateur tournaments in my area, 15.3 handicapper, 75 years old, and play only one brand. Have been fitted by the product specialist from Titleist and found what works best for me. Had four holes in one with Titleist irons. Most recent in January. It is working and no need to change or mix it. heavygolffeels and DiscipleofPenick 2 Quote Driver - TSi3 10.75* - Fujikura Speeder 661 TR Fairway - TSi2 14.25* - Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 6.1 Fairway - TSR1 17.0* - Fujikura Vista Pro 65S Hybrid - TSR1 20.0* - Fujikura Atmos Red Tour 75 Hybrid - TSR1 23.0* - Fujikura Atmos Red Tour 75 Irons - T350 (2023) - 6-48W - True Temper AMT Red 95g-107g Wedges - Vokey SM9 - 52.08F, 56.10S - True Temper AMT Red 94 ** GolfPride MCC +4 Midsize Grips (all woods/irons/wedges) Putter - 2023 Scotty Cameron Super Select Squareback 2 35" ** Superstroke 1.0 Pistol Grip Golf Ball - TITLEIST - Prov1s (2023) Golf Bags - TITLEIST - Cart 14 (black), Mid Size Tour (black/white) Golf Glove - FootJoy (StaSof), Shoes, Apparel and Outerwear Rangefinder - Bushnell Pro XE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckZ Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Just now, ChuckZ said: At 75, I still play in a few senior amateur tournaments in my area and play only one brand. Have been fitted by the product specialist from Titleist and found what works best for me. Had four holes in one with Titleist irons. Most recent in January. It is working and no need to change or mix it. A lot of guys I play with in my senior group, which play every W/T/F, have mixed bags, because they have bought clubs on sale and brand does not matter. I have sold many of my excess used Titleist clubs to some of our members. Guess the bottom line is if it works, play it. I am all about performance and feel. Just now, ChuckZ said: Am a amateur, play in senior amateur tournaments in my area, 15.3 handicapper, 75 years old, and play only one brand. Have been fitted by the product specialist from Titleist and found what works best for me. Had four holes in one with Titleist irons. Most recent in January. It is working and no need to change or mix it. Quote Driver - TSi3 10.75* - Fujikura Speeder 661 TR Fairway - TSi2 14.25* - Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 6.1 Fairway - TSR1 17.0* - Fujikura Vista Pro 65S Hybrid - TSR1 20.0* - Fujikura Atmos Red Tour 75 Hybrid - TSR1 23.0* - Fujikura Atmos Red Tour 75 Irons - T350 (2023) - 6-48W - True Temper AMT Red 95g-107g Wedges - Vokey SM9 - 52.08F, 56.10S - True Temper AMT Red 94 ** GolfPride MCC +4 Midsize Grips (all woods/irons/wedges) Putter - 2023 Scotty Cameron Super Select Squareback 2 35" ** Superstroke 1.0 Pistol Grip Golf Ball - TITLEIST - Prov1s (2023) Golf Bags - TITLEIST - Cart 14 (black), Mid Size Tour (black/white) Golf Glove - FootJoy (StaSof), Shoes, Apparel and Outerwear Rangefinder - Bushnell Pro XE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdc1 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Currently playing one brand throughout the bag. But then I only own 16 clubs (two additional putters). Quote Driver: Ping G425 Max (10.5º; Regular ) Fwy: Cobra King SZ (3; Regular); Ping G410 (5; Regular) Hybrids: Ping G410 (22º and 26º; Regular) Irons: Cleveland Launcher XL (6-U) Wedges: Ping Glide 3.0 (54º/12º), and Ping Glide 3.0 Eye2 (58º/8º) Putter: Ping Karsten Anser X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I had a full Taylormade bag for a while. Plan to have a full Titleist bag soon. For the same reason why I get my gasoline at the same place, I know it is quality. Plus I like matching things…. Especially my golf equipment. HeathS16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Play18 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I updated my 5 year old set of clubs and got all the latest Titleist driver, fairway, irons, (Vokey) wedges in my bag. And yes, I play with a Scotty Cameron, too. I enjoy playing my Titleist clubs this season and my performance has improved. It's just a personal preference for me. Quote Linksmaster bag TSR3 11° Fujikura Ventus TR Red 6 stiff TSi2 16.5° and 21° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-7 stiff T200 Utility Build 22° Graphite Design Tour AD 85 HY stiff 2021 T200 5-P Nippon Pro Modus³ Tour 105 stiff SM9 48.10F Nippon Pro Modus³ Tour 105 stiff, 52.12F Nippon Pro Modus³ Tour 120 stiff and 58.10S Jet Black Premium True Temper AMT Black-Black Onyx S300 2022 Special Select Jet Set Newport 34" 350g P3 sensor, Caddy Smart grips, and Apple Watch ProV1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeRightAgain Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 From my first set of irons through now my 4th set, I've never had the same brand throughout. Currently all of my woods are different brands from each other. Quote Driver: Cobra F6 3W: Titleist TSi3 5W: TM RocketBallz -(my favorite club) Hybrids: Cleveland 2-4 Irons: Callaway Apex DCB 4-PW Wedges: Titleist Vokey SMB 52 & 56 Putter: TM Rossa Monte Carlo Mallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscipleofPenick Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) I used to see it a little bit when I was a caddy. Guys would have Callaway or Titleist top to bottom. Rarely see it when just at the course. I will everything but my hybrid and putter is Titleist right now. But that's just coincidence I think. I'd swap to any other brand of it gave me better performance. Edited August 2, 2021 by DiscipleofPenick Quote Take Dead Aim Driver: PXG 0211 10.5* Fairway: Titleist 917 F3 15* Hybrid: Adams Idea Pro Boxer Gold 18* Irons: MacGregor MT-86 Pro Wedges: Vokey 50/54/58 Putter: SeeMore X2 Costa del Mar Ball: Srixon Z-Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeathS16 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 My bag is a hodge-podge. I had almost all Nike at one point (don’t judge me) but now I have settled for no less than 6 different OEMs! my brain doesn’t like the asymmetry but I play better now than I did during the Nike days… again, don’t judge me. DukeStKing 1 Quote Driver: TSi3 Tester Check out the Review HERE 2-Iron- 699-U 5-Wood: Pro (18*) Irons : i210 4-PW Wedges: RTX-4 50* and 54* RTX-3 *58 Putter: Impact No. 3 Ball: MAXFLI TOUR Tracked by: Bag: BagBoy ZTF Stand Bag (REVIEW HERE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drb1956 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Have a Ping driver, Callaway 3 wood, 2 Snake Eyes hybrids, a full set of GigaGolf hybrid irons, 2 Cleveland wedges, a Cleveland putter...mixed bag. Used to have almost all Callaway-driver, 3 wood, irons. Always have Cleveland for wedges... Quote Driver-Ping g410 SFT, 3W-Callaway Diablo Octane, Hybrids-Snake Eyes Viper 18*+ 21*, Irons-GigaGolf Reva Hybrid Irons 24*- 46*, Wedges-Cleveland CBX2's 50*54*58*, Putter-Cleveland Huntington Beach Soft 11c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Shaw Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Aside from my putter, I play only One Iron Golf clubs: Blackstone single length irons, Dark Horse driver, and 3 wood. Putter is a Sacks Parente #39. This is the closest I've been to a single brand in my bag and I've been playing golf poorly since 1983. However, when I switched to this current setup this season, I'm playing better than I have in the last 25 years. Quote - 1 Iron Golf Blackstone Irons 19 degree thru 59. - 1 Iron Golf Dark Horse Driver - 1 Iron Golf Low-Profile 3 Wood - Sacks Parente Series 39 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drloughney Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 A single digit golfer that have played the same brand throughout my bag for many years. Love to have the same shaft in my clubs and have them custom to have the proper gaps. I love having the same feel with each club. I know that very few use my method but I score well and will continue this method as I just bought a new set of irons and woods. PS - use pings Dimemaker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richochet Rick Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I notice in double digit handicap, club golfers. My buddies may buy new shiny complete set but within 3 weeks their bags are a mish mash of brands… we’re all looking for the magic club to turn our game around! Quote 10hcp armed with Cobra Dr, Taylormade wds, apex Ir’s and Cleveland wdg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug21 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I have all Titleist clubs in my bag, even the putter. I have TS3 driver, TSi3 3-wood, 3-4 718 AP3, 5-9 718 AP2, SM7 PW-LW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRW Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I’m not now, but have in the past. My scores never indicated it was hurting me. I think as long as you’re playing clubs that fit you, you can find things that work from every brand from top to bottom. Most of the independent testing shows very little difference among clubs in the same category that are similar in spec. Quote Ogio Woode 8 Hybrid Stand Bag PXG 0811 X Gen4 @ 6* - Fujikura Motore X F3 7X PXG 0211 @ 13.5* - Fujikura Motore X F1 8X PXG 0311 XP Gen3 3i-PW - PX LZ 6.5 PXG 0311 Forged 54/60 - PX LZ 6.5 Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korsmot Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Part of it is consistency with types of clubs. It certainly makes sense for all of your iron type clubs (not woods or wedges)to match as the will be more similar in swing weight, look etc. But woods are totally different than irons, so not nearly as critical for the to "matching". How many guys have a scotty putter? It is just bag appeal and a totally different shot, so it doesn't need to match. What really matters is how far each club goes and do you have good gapping between clubs. It doesn't do you any good to hit your 4 iron the same distance as a hybrid or a 5 wood. So it is important to make those connection of "segments of clubs" (PW to GW) that the gaps are correct. I have often had to find the right next wedge because they keep jacking the PW lofts and still often make the 52 degree GW as the next "standard club". Currently have a 48 as well since the PW has gone to 44. Lets not also forget the pros playing all one brand are getting paid lots of money to do so. Same discussion on playing expensive brands vs cheap. We all have a little part of us that want to look "professional" (hence the white belts) and there is certain pride in people seeing your bag and being impressed (PXG, Homa, Scotty). Normally hackers don't invest a lot of money into clubs. We are all also convinced that we can buy some portion of our game. If you were really cool, you would go "white men can't jump" method and show up in loose cargo shorts and use orlimar clubs and shoot 73. That is legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiTerp50 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Actually, I doubt if there are 2 dozen PGA Tour players with all one bag. All the head covers may be the same brand, but look under the cover. Like Phil currently using the TM mini-driver/2 wood. Wedges are pretty often mix and match as well. W/O sponsorship in the Olympics, Rory was using a Scotty putter. Bernard Langer is now in Tour Edge commercials, but still is banging a Ping driver (as of the AmFam tournament). Quote Titleist TSR 11 degree, HZRDS Red R 44.75 LH Titleist TSR-1 5/7 Woods LH Titleist TSR-1 23 Hybrid LH Titleist T200 7-48 - T350 6 Tensai AMT Red LH Titleist SM9 50-54-58 TT AMT Red LH Scotty Phantom X 7.5 RH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach84 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I have cobra woods and mizuno irons and wedges with an odyssey putter. My one golf buddy has all cobra in his bag except a odyssey putter. For the most part every amateur I know has a mixed bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeStKing Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, korsmot said: Part of it is consistency with types of clubs. It certainly makes sense for all of your iron type clubs (not woods or wedges)to match as the will be more similar in swing weight, look etc. But woods are totally different than irons, so not nearly as critical for the to "matching". How many guys have a scotty putter? It is just bag appeal and a totally different shot, so it doesn't need to match. What really matters is how far each club goes and do you have good gapping between clubs. It doesn't do you any good to hit your 4 iron the same distance as a hybrid or a 5 wood. So it is important to make those connection of "segments of clubs" (PW to GW) that the gaps are correct. I have often had to find the right next wedge because they keep jacking the PW lofts and still often make the 52 degree GW as the next "standard club". Currently have a 48 as well since the PW has gone to 44. Lets not also forget the pros playing all one brand are getting paid lots of money to do so. Same discussion on playing expensive brands vs cheap. We all have a little part of us that want to look "professional" (hence the white belts) and there is certain pride in people seeing your bag and being impressed (PXG, Homa, Scotty). Normally hackers don't invest a lot of money into clubs. We are all also convinced that we can buy some portion of our game. If you were really cool, you would go "white men can't jump" method and show up in loose cargo shorts and use orlimar clubs and shoot 73. That is legit. Good point. Being self reflective, I know I’m not only a brand snob when it comes to golf, but what I play has to look pretty too. When I look into my bag I have to like what I see. I’m just that vapid… Edited August 3, 2021 by DukeStKing Quote Driver: Callaway Paradym; Hzrdus Silver 50 Gram 3 Wood: Ping 410; "Otto Phlex" Project X Evenflow Riptide 7 Wood: Callaway Epic Max 3, 5-7 Irons: Callaway Apex 19 8-AW Irons: Callaway Apex Pro 19 Wedges: Callaway MD4 54, Callaway MD4 58 X Grind Putter: Evnroll ER2v; Midlock and Standard 34 inch with Gravity Gip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheProfessor Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I don't see it often, I've always been somewhat mixed though I'm only playing two brands at the moment, and could easily go to all Titleist and be happy. Quote 917 D3 9.5* Kiyoshi Black 65-05 917 F3 15* VA Drago 75-X 818 H2 19* Ventus Black 10-TX MP-20 MB 3-9 PX 6.5, T20 47* PX 6.5 SM7 54-10S/60-08M PX 6.5/6.0 Scotty Cameron Special Select Squareback 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hedrick Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I play with a group, and we number around 8 people. None of them, including myself, have only one brand in our bags. I have not asked the others, but as for me, I tend to 'try before I buy' and go with what seems to work for me. Quote Bag C130, 14 way Cart Bag Driver TSR1 Fairway GBB Epic 5 Hybrid Epic Flash 4H Iron 2 iron Irons Launcher HB, 4 through PW Wedges CBX2, 54 & 60 degree Putter Seemore Si1 Putter Ball Titleist pro v1x Other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonSal Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Not only do I have multiple brands in the bag, but two of them--Spalding and Ram--aren't even in the business anymore. My weaker lofted fairway wood was simply given to me. A friend bought it at Sam's Club and then couldn't hit it very well. I love it, but today, a 21º metalwood would be stamped "7," not "5" as mine is. My 18º fairway wood is also considered a "5" but by today's stronger lofts. My putter cost me the then princely sum of $75 back when good pro shop putters were twenty-five or thirty bucks. And considering my age at the time, $75 was actually more than princely to me. But It was the first face balanced putter that I'd ever seen, and I liked the feel immediately. Several challengers have failed to knock it out of my bag, but it's older [1978] than some of the posters on this forum, I'm pretty sure. Quote Louisville Golf Persimmon___2, 4, 5, 7-woods; Epon AF-906___driving iron; Titleist T100 5, 6, 7, 8, 9-irons; Titleist T100S___48°; Edison 2.0___53º; Titleist SM-9 (T)___58º; Tad Moore Otto Hackbarth___putter; Titleist Pro V1x___ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juspoole Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Certainly changed a lot over the years, but my first nice set of clubs were all Cobra. The SSI oversized irons and I think the Cobra SS 350 Driver/woods. When I started, I would see so many box sets as well and before I knew more I just thought you progressed to a full set with whichever manufacturer. Fast forward 15 years and I usually have at least 3 different manufacturers in at a time. Quote Driver: Mavrik Sub Zero 9* (Set to 10) Ventus Blue 6X 2 Hybrid: TSI3 Hybrid Tensei Blue 80 X (17.25*) 3 Hybrid 818 H2 Hybrid Hzrdus RDX Black 6.5 (20.5*) 4 Iron - T200 4 Iron Graphite Design Tour AD IZ X Hybrid Shaft Irons 5-PW: T100-S 5 - GW KBS Tour 130 X Gap/Sand Wedge: Vokey SM6 49* SM8 54* Lob Wedge: Jaws 5 Wedge 58* DG Tour Issue Stiff Putter: Phantom 5.5 34" Pro Platinum Newport 2 35" Taylormade Tour Black Spider 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonSal Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 As somebody old enough to remember "matched sets," it amuses me to see eight brand names for fourteen clubs. That's what I've got, and two of the brands, Spalding and Ram, aren't even in the business anymore. The good thing about pro line clubs is that you can order them one at a time, even numbered irons. That makes mixing and matching a lot easier. Quote Louisville Golf Persimmon___2, 4, 5, 7-woods; Epon AF-906___driving iron; Titleist T100 5, 6, 7, 8, 9-irons; Titleist T100S___48°; Edison 2.0___53º; Titleist SM-9 (T)___58º; Tad Moore Otto Hackbarth___putter; Titleist Pro V1x___ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excourse Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Ping bag, clubs from Tom Wishon (built by member "funkyjudge") with an Odyssey Stroke Lab putter. Quote Wishon clubs, Odyssey CS stroke lab putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3LTR0 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 My dad plays every Saturday and Sunday with 3-4 foursomes including the local pro for various games and most of them game TaylorMade and I have a suspicion it's because of the pro. Not saying the clubs are bad, but they all probably fit better into some clubs from different brands. Quote Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero 8° Accra FX2.0 250 M4 PXG 5 wood turned 4 wood hzrd black PXG 3 Hybrid hzrd black Taylormade 2019 P790's KBS Tour S 4-5 PXG 0211 ST 6-GW Vokey 54/58° sm8 Mizuno Mcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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