Henry Coxe — GolfTEC Coach, Store Manager, Pleasanton, CA — gives us a look inside his bag.
Driver: TaylorMade R9, 9.5-degree; stock shaft – stiff
I just put this driver in my bag this summer and so far I love it!
This driver replaced my old TaylorMade 580 with 10.5 degrees of loft that I have had in my bag since 2003. My normal ball flight is a right to left draw, so I have set up the R9 with the face one degree closed to make sure the ball does not start too far right of the target. With the R9 this also effectively increases the loft to 10.5, which allows me to launch the ball just a bit higher to maximize carry.
Fairway Woods: Titleist 975F 3-wood, 14-degree; 5-wood, 18-degree; True Temper Dynamic Gold steel S-300 shafts
I might be sacrificing a little distance by not going with graphite, but I like the feel and control I get with the steel.
Hybrids: Mizuno MP Fli-Hi, 21-degree and 24-degree; True Temper Dynamic Gold steel S-300 shaft
These two hybrids replace the 3- and 4-irons from my set. I will never go back to a traditional 3- or 4-iron!
Irons: TaylorMade RAC Muscle Back forged, 5-PW; True Temper Dynamic Gold steel S-300
For the most part I have been playing a blade style of iron for more than 20 years, dating back to my college days. These TaylorMade irons offer up the soft feel that I look for and also give me the control I need with my ball flight. I am a “feel” player by nature and cavity backed clubs just don’t give me the control I desire.
Wedges: Cleveland CG-10, 52-degree; Titleist Vokey, 58-degree
From 100 yards and in, 75% of my shots are hit with my 58-degree Vokey. I grew up without a gap wedge and no lob wedge. This forced me to get creative with my shots and ball flights, which taught me to hit lob shots and run-up shots with my sand wedge.
Putter: Scotty Cameron Pro Platinum Del Mar 3.5
I have had this putter in the bag since 2003. Like most Scotty Cameron putters, the weight and balance is perfect on this putter. My advice with putters is this: find something that you like and stick with it. Don’t be afraid of spending $250 dollars on a properly fit putter that will give you the confidence to get the ball in the hole.
Ball: Titleist Pro V-1 X
I have been a Titleist golf ball guy my entire golf career and this is the model that best fits my game. With my short irons I have steep angle of attack, which imparts a good amount of spin. The Pro V-1 X spins less than the normal Pro V-1 and that is what I need.
Thanks to Henry for giving us a look inside his bag and also providing the pictures. Questions and comments are welcome.
If anything ;it’s focus that will improve one’s game.Is it not ? Nothing requires ‘focus’like a set of 1935 (approx) Robt T Jones II irons, by Spalding. Shafts are steel with simulated wood lamination. Woods to match , of course.(my regular set of clubs)
PS; Would anyone know someone thru Calloway that could
look up the Reg. Nos.? (I beleive Calloway owns everything Spalding.) Contrary to popular opinion,because of their lt wgt they are difficult to induce gradual draws. I’m anxious to bring them in to a Golf Tec session.
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