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A few weeks ago I played in the only weekend of golf where I truly care about what I shoot. It\u2019s a tournament called Player\u2019s Cup. It\u2019s a Ryder Cup style event hosted by my buddy Bryan LaRoche<\/a> from @BryanGolf<\/a> in Fleming Island, Fla. I had to lock my bag down to make sure that I practiced with the proper gear. Now that Player\u2019s Cup is over (our team dominated) and its now open season on the bag, I figured it was as good of a time as any to do a little update to the What\u2019s in the Bag, and my first installment on the Fully Equipped platform. I promise it will be the first of many.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Fully
\n Jake Morrow goofs around with teammates at Player\u2019s Cup 2025<\/p>\n

Mel Laroche | Steez & Tees<\/p>\n

To say my game is in a good spot would be a very confusing statement. I can hit my driver into a bucket, no par-5 is safe from me having an eagle putt, and inside 50 yards I\u2019ll likely get up and down. But from 140-200 yards, it\u2019s really anybody\u2019s guess. On days that I hit my irons well, which I have the best shot at with this current set, I\u2019ll score close to par. On days that I don\u2019t, I\u2019m struggling to keep it under 80. If nothing else, it\u2019s quite the adventure. I managed to get by at Player\u2019s Cup winning all 3 of my points, and my singles match on Sunday showed a very promising game, but still, from 140- 200yards it was a toss up for success.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I have learned a few new things this year, and some of those discoveries have lead to some fantastic equipment changes. Other discoveries have sank me. For the first time in my golfing career I went through actual swing changes over the 2024-2025 winter, and starting this season my game was in shambles. The exact reason why I never wanted to get lessons was that I never wanted to have to break myself to fix myself. But there I was at the start of the season barely able to break 80 with a handicap index going up, up, up and away.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Jake
\n Jake Morrow hits his approach from the fairway at Player\u2019s Cup 2025<\/p>\n

Mel Laroche | Steez & Tees<\/p>\n

By the start of June things started to mellow out, and some equipment discoveries were made:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Go. Get. Fit.<\/p>\n

One thing that I am absolutely terrible at is getting properly fit. I have a very nice access to equipment, but lots of times it\u2019s plug and play with familiar options and when something \u201ckinda works\u201d it\u2019s good enough to go in the bag. But earlier this year I did a brand agnostic irons fitting at Carl\u2019s Golfland, and it opened my world up to a change that I desperately needed to make, and that was the turning point this year where I realized that all hope was not lost and I could probably make it work and bring the scores back down to Earth. You can watch that fitting video on my Made for the Range YouTube here. (no surprise I\u2019m not using those irons)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Playing a fairway wood<\/p>\n

I have a tendency to bucket myself into certain equipment that I want to play, and restrict myself from testing out other options or getting fit for things that might not \u201cfit\u201d what I would traditionally think to play. The top end of my bag is where that shines the most. Last year I was dead set on playing a mini-driver, and I still love all my mini drivers. But the reality is that my game was better served by sacking up and figuring out how to hit a fairway wood. Which in my head means getting fairway woods and testing them until I find the one that I feel sucks the least. There was no sense in having a mini driver that goes 260 yards off the tee if I can\u2019t hit it into long par-5s consistently. So, you\u2019ll actually see a fairway wood in the top of my bag. Which is a shocker for my long time followers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Driver set-up is phenomenally important<\/p>\n

I currently hit my driver set-up better than anybody I know. I have no shame in being incredibly braggy about it. I got to play with Wunder for two rounds and I think I missed three fairways in total, and they were because I was trying to do some hero type nonsense. Even he told me that if I ever change away from this driver he\u2019d disown me. So there\u2019s that. But having a driver that I trust this much has unlocked so much more. More confidence in tight holes, more confidence in long par-4s, and no fear of having to hit my irons out of weird or penalizing lies.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I love hitting wedges<\/p>\n

This is the best part of my game no doubt. Hitting a good 75% 50-degree wedge is such a joy. Long bunker shots with a back-foot 56-degree? No problem. Spinners off of a tight lie? Bring \u2019em to me. It\u2019s lovely. I\u2019ve got the coolest set of wedges I\u2019ve ever owned in my bag, and it shows. I\u2019ve always loved my wedges. I\u2019ve had stock, custom, lasered, stamped, you name it. Wedges are my little art piece, and I continue to learn about the best way to create my set and take advantage of the amazing wedge market we find ourselves in.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Wilson Staff Model X deserves more credit<\/p>\n

My goodness do I love this golf ball. I credit this ball for saving my game. At the start of May I switched from a TP5x (lower spin ball) to the Staff Model X at the suggestion of Ed Garland from Wilson Golf, as well as the Ballnamic Fitting Tool<\/a>, and BOY WAS HE RIGHT. Playing a spinnier ball allowed me to make the driver switch that I now swoon over, as well as unlocking some performance benefits with the irons that I desperately needed. The golf ball is durable, it feels great, it spins like a top, and it couldn\u2019t care less about the wind. The perfect combination for a guy who plays his golf in Chicagoland\u2019s tree-lined suburbia.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Wilson<\/p>\n

Wilson Staff Model X Golf Balls<\/p>\n

The Wilson Staff Model\u00ae X golf ball is a tour-caliber, four-piece urethane golf ball that delivers unmatched precision, speed and consistency. Made for players who want a firm, fast ball, the Staff Model X goes longer and has more spin off the tee and off of irons. Each Staff Model X ball is painted using a finely controlled application process that ensures a nearly flawless finish, resulting in the highest-caliber performance.<\/p>\n

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The last thing I want to talk about is a quick story with my wedges. The entire process is going to be a YouTube video for all of you to watch soon, but the long story short is that I was able to sit down with Jose Miraflor of Cobra Golf who is a closet wedge guru. He trained under Bob Vokey, and doesn\u2019t get credit for the wedge knowledge that he has in his brain. It was a phenomenal set of wedges and the day that I have to replace these, I am going to be very sad. I\u2019ll probably end up going straight back to him, but you\u2019ll notice below that I have a custom set of Cobra King RAW Wedges<\/a> each custom ground by Jose himself. I\u2019ll list the grinds that we started with for each and the changes we made.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So here we go. My final hurrah WITB for BryanGolf\u2019s Player\u2019s Cup 2025. As of September 9th, it\u2019s open season on the bag again.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Golf Balls: Wilson Staff Model X<\/p>\n

\"Wilson's
\n Jake\u2019s choice golf ball, the Wilson Staff Model X<\/p>\n

Jake Morrow \/ GOLF<\/p>\n

Driver: Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond Tour Draw 9.0\u00ba N\/S Adapter<\/p>\n

Shaft: Mitsubishi D-Limited 60TX Tipped 1\u201d @ 45.5\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Carry: 285yds<\/p>\n

\"Jake
\n Jake Morrow\u2019s Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond Tour Draw Setup<\/p>\n

Jake Morrow \/ GOLF<\/p>\n

Fairway Wood: Wilson Dynapower Carbon 4W (16.5\u00ba) \u2013 Standard Loft\/Lie<\/p>\n

Shaft: UST Linq PC Blue Prototype 7TX Tipped 1\u201d @ 42.5\u201d<\/p>\n

Carry: 260yds<\/p>\n

\"Jake
\n Jake Morrow\u2019s Wilson Dynapwr Carbon Fairway Wood Setup<\/p>\n

Jake Morrow \/ GOLF<\/p>\n

Hybrids: Ping G440 3\/5<\/p>\n

Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red HB Velo+ 9X<\/p>\n

Carry: 235yds\/215yds<\/p>\n

\"PING<\/p>\n

PING G440 Custom Hybrid<\/p>\n

The G440 hybrids appeal to a variety of skill levels, each engineered to deliver different ball- flight characteristics \u2013 from the slightly fade-biased 2 hybrid for off-the-tee performance to the draw-inducing 5, 6 and 7 hybrids that help optimize gapping. They all share a new,\u00a0shallower and thinner face design, which improves face contact for more ball speed and higher-launching shots that hit and hold the green.\u00a0
\nFLIES HIGH LANDS SOFT
\nOptimized launch and spin ensure distance with stopping power.\u00a0
\nFREE-HOSEL DESIGN
\nSaves weight to lower CG, optimize launch\/spin and increase forgiveness.\u00a0
\nROUNDED SOLE\u00a0
\nEnsures pleasing face angle in all hosel settings\u00a0
\nCARBONFLY WRAP\u00a0
\nLightweight carbon crown saves weight to increase MOI, lower CG.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\"Jake
\n Jake Morrow\u2019s Wilson Dynapwr Carbon Fairway Wood Setup<\/p>\n

Jake Morrow \/ GOLF<\/p>\n

Note: Fujikura deciding to add the Red HB profile to the lineup this year was genius. There wasn\u2019t a red profile in the previous lineup and lots of people wanted it. The Red HB profile is a little bit different than it\u2019s woods shafts counterpart, and it\u2019s even easier to load and launch. A wonderful addition to make hitting your hybrids feel just a little bit easier.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Irons: Callaway Apex TCB \u201924 (RAW) 5-10 [10 Wedge is GOAT]<\/p>\n

Shafts: Nippon Modus 120 X, Standard Length 1* Flat<\/p>\n

Carry (5-PW): 200, 187, 175, 164, 154, 142<\/p>\n

\"Callaway<\/p>\n

Callaway Apex TCB 24 Custom Irons<\/p>\n

Since Xander Schauffele put a TCB iron in play,his strokes gained in approach have significantlyincreased year over year. Now in 2024, he is top 5 inthe world in strokes gained on the field, and has wontwo major championships with the new \u201924 TCB Iron.
\nMAJOR SUCCESS
\nTrusting the \u201824 Apex TCB iron, Xander Schauffelewent on to secure two major championships in the2024 season.
\nTOUR FEEL
\nCombining our best in technology, the \u201924 TCB usesa 1025 tour cavity back body with a 17-4 tour tunedface for consistent spin and control up and down thebag. The feel is second to none. Just ask Xander.
\nPRO LOOKS
\nThe beautiful raw aesthetic and overall footprint isexactly what Xander was looking for. With a compact controllable shape, and shorter blade length, TCB \u201924 are players irons for discerning golfers.<\/p>\n

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\"Jake
\n Jake Morrow\u2019s Callaway Apex TCB Raw Irons<\/p>\n

Jake Morrow \/ GOLF<\/p>\n

Wedges: Cobra King 50 V Custom Grind, 56 W Custom Grind, 60@62 T Custom Grind\u00a0<\/p>\n

Custom Stamping: 50 AHK (Niece), AAK (Nephew), M4TR\u00a0<\/p>\n

Shafts: Nippon Modus 125 Wedge, BGT ZNE 130<\/p>\n

Carry(50-62): 130, 118, 105<\/p>\n

\"Jake
\n Jake Morrow\u2019s custom Cobra King RAW wedge set<\/p>\n

Jake Morrow \/ GOLF<\/p>\n

Note: I always do custom work on my wedges. I like the personalization of it, and it\u2019s also nice to keep reminders of my niece and nephew in the bag. Been known to calm down a potential club toss every now and then. My niece is always on the gap wedge loft, nephew on the sand wedge loft, and some sort of nod to Made for the Range on my lob wedge. I\u2019ve done this for the last 4 or 5 sets of wedges that I have had!\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Cobra<\/p>\n

Cobra KING Custom Wedge<\/p>\n

Crafted from 8620 steel using MIM (Metal Injection Molding),\u00a0KING Wedges are one of the softest feelings in market. Choose\u00a0from four new grinds (DROP, WIDELOW, VERSATILE, TOUR)\u00a0for enhanced greenside creativity and optimized CG with\u00a0Flight Window Technology (F.W.T) for tour inspired launch. The\u00a0redesigned Cobra Speed Notch, 67% larger than before, ensures\u00a0better glide and speed on open-face shots.
\nMIM (METAL INJECTION MOLDING)
\nExperience precision with MIM technology,\u00a0offering 50% tighter tolerances than traditional\u00a0casted wedges. Each head is heat-treated to\u00a0nearly 1400\u00b0C, ensuring a tighter grain structure\u00a0for a softer feel and enhanced longevity, resisting\u00a0groove degradation for lasting performance.
\nCOBRA SPEED NOTCH
\nDiscover the newly redesigned Cobra Speed\u00a0Notch, featuring softer, blended shaping that\u00a0complements our new grinds. Now 67% larger,\u00a0it ensures smooth glide through the ground\u00a0while maintaining speed and delivering high\u00a0spinning shots.<\/p>\n

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\"Jake
\n Jake Morrow\u2019s custom Cobra King RAW lob wedge setup<\/p>\n

Jake Morrow \/ GOLF<\/p>\n

Putter: Toulon Chicago Smallbatch Prototype (Double Bend)<\/p>\n

Shaft: BGT Stability Carbon (Red Coupler)<\/a><\/p>\n

Specs: 34.5\u201d Length, 72\u00ba Lie Angle<\/p>\n

Grip: SuperStroke 1.0P 17<\/p>\n

Note: This is a prototype of a future small batch putter. The Chicago shape for this small batch has been modified slightly, but the core design remains. This time they\u2019ve taken a 904L material head and topped it off with a glossy sort of piano black finish. Combined with the sight dot, it\u2019s the best Chicago they\u2019ve ever made. Truly a work of functional art.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Toulon
\n Jake\u2019s Toulon Golf Smallbatch Chicago Prototype<\/p>\n

Jake Morrow \/ GOLF<\/p>\n

Grips: SuperStroke REVL Comfort on Woods \/ REVL Element on Irons and Wedges<\/p>\n

\"SuperStroke
\n Jake\u2019s SuperStroke grips<\/p>\n

Jake Morrow \/ GOLF<\/p>\n

\"PAYNTR<\/p>\n

PAYNTR Jason Day Eighty Seven SC (Men\u2019s)<\/p>\n

In collaboration with Jason Day our newest model has arrived, the Eighty Seven SC!\u00a0<\/p>\n

CLARINO Trivela\u2122\ufe0f microfiber upper delivers lightweight support and flexibility
\nFull WATERPROOF+ breathable membrane fused to lining and sealed with bottom gasket.
\nARIAPRENE\u00ae tongue & bootie offers supreme foot lockdown to provide maximum stability and lightweight, breathable support.
\nTPU Outsole, with Fast Twist insert system, delivers traction in three dimension for the life of the shoe.
\nPMXNitro+ Footbed delivers lightweight responsive cushioning for the life of the shoe.
\nPMXNitro+ Midsole provides maximum energy return & ultimate under foot support.<\/p>\n

CARBITEX GearFlex\u2122\ufe0f\u00a0propulsion plate allows golfers to more effectively harness ground reaction forces.<\/p>\n

*Discounts are not applicable to this style*<\/p>\n

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Before we wrap up, I also need to make specific mention of my golf shoes. I have worked with the Softspikes team over the last couple of years. I\u2019ve learned more than I ever needed to know about spiked footwear, and I\u2019ll never return to spikeless shoes, at least not in play. I\u2019ve been able to test tons of different shoes over the last year and my favorites without a doubt are the Payntr Jason Day Eighty Seven SC. They come stock with Softspikes Tour Flex Pro spikes which gives the most traction for players right out of the box. The shoes are insanely comfortable right out of the box, the provide a high level of stability while still being flexible enough to work with your feet when you\u2019ve got a less than flat stance on a hill, standing on debris, or in wet conditions. Highly recommend.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So that\u2019s it. Or, that was it. Now it\u2019s open season. Nothing is safe. The rules for the rest of the year are that nothing you just read is allowed to be gamed unless I have enough money on the line for it to matter, or I somehow end up in a tournament where my score affects others like it did at Player\u2019s Cup.\u00a0<\/p>\n

My first thought? Boy do I need to find a new set of irons.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To start your own bag exploration with a club fitting visit your local True Spec Golf location.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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