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Winner’s bag: Taylor Pendrith’s clubs at the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Take a closer look at the equipment Taylor Pendrith used to win his first PGA Tour title at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
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Take a closer look at the equipment Taylor Pendrith used to win his first PGA Tour title at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
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Taylor Pendrith won his first PGA Tour title at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson with some strong play — and a miss from Ben Kohles on the final hole. The victory came with a mixed bag of equipment featuring Ping, Srixon, Cleveland and Odyssey clubs.
Take a closer look at Pendrith’s gear setup below.
Driver: Ping G430 LST ( Accra TZ6 shaft), 9 degrees
Ping G430 LST Custom Driver
$579.99
THE DISTANCE DIFFERENCE. MORE BALL SPEED.
A shallower, variable-thickness face is thinner to create more face deflection for generating faster ball speed for our biggest distance gains to date.
THE SOUND SOLUTION
A new integral rib structure and increased curvature of the crown, skirt and sole fine tunes clubhead frequencies to produce a desirable sound and impact experience.
SPINSISTENCY
A variable roll radius, with less loft low on the face, enhances spin consistency and carry distance.
CARBONFLY WRAP
Lightweight composite crown wraps into the heel and toe of the skirt to save weight and lower the CG for more ball speed with higher MOI.
MOVEABLE BACK WEIGHT
A 25-gram, high-density tungsten moveable backweight influences shot shape +/-10 yards between the Draw, Neutral and Fade settings.
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3-wood: Ping G430 Max (Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green 80 6.5TX shaft), 15 degrees
Ping G430 Max Custom Fairway Wood
$349.99
CARBONFLY WRAP
The lightweight composite crown wraps into the heel and toe sections of the skirt, creating weight savings of 10 grams which are reallocated to achieve the lower the CG and increase ball speed. The composite also plays a role in the pleasing sound.
FACE WRAP TECHNOLOGY
FaceWrap Technology, a variable-thickness, high-strength maraging steel face wraps into the sole and crown of the stainless steel head, generating more flexing for faster ball speed and higher launch for greater distance.
SPINSISTENCY
The variable roll radius of Spinsistency improves performance across the face (especially on thin shots) by reducing spin to increase ball speed from the maraging steel face.
TUNGSTEN BACK WEIGHT
A tungsten back weight extends the perimeter weighting to ensure maximum forgiveness.
TRAJECTORY TUNING 2.0
Trajectory Tuning 2.0 provides eight hosel positions, adjusting for loft (+/- .5°) and lie (up to 3° flatter than std).
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5-wood: Ping G425 Max (Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green 90 6.5TX shaft), 20.5 degrees
PING G425 MAX Fairway Wood
$249
With the Facewrap design, a thin, high-strength maraging steel face extends into the crown and sole to provide increased flexing for faster ball speeds that result in greater distance and high launching shots.
Spinsistency
To bring more consistent spin performance, the faces of the fairway woods and hybrids are engineered with a complex face curvature that modifies the roll profile, mainly low on the face where the loft decreases approximately 2.5º to normalize spin and increase ball speed for more distance. Both player and PING Man robot testing revealed greatly improved distance results from Spinsistency, specifically low on the face, the most common miss-hit for fairway woods and hybrids. Stock graphite shafts: PING ALTA CB 65 Slate (R, S, X), ALTA Distanza 40
No-upcharge shaft options: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Orange 75 (R, S, X), Aldila Rogue White 130 M.S.I. 80 (S, X)
Standard grip: Arccos Caddie Smart Grip (Golf Pride Lite 360 Tour Velvet) in four sizes (Red -1/32″, Aqua -1/64″, White Std., Gold +1/32″)
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Irons: Srixon ZX5 MKII (4-5; True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts), Srixon ZX7 MKII (4-9; True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts)
Srixon ZX5 MK II Custom Irons
$171.5
MAINFRAME
MainFrame is a variable thickness pattern of grooves, channels, and cavities carefully milled into the backside of the Iron face that maximizes flex at impact.
PLAYERS DISTANCE IRON SHAPES
A slightly wider sole with moderate blade length and offset help ZX5 Mk II cavity back Irons give attuned golfers enhanced distance, forgiveness, and workability while displaying a clean look at address.
PROGRESSIVE GROOVES
The 3i–7i feature wide grooves, ideal for longer shots in all conditions. The 8i–AW have deeper, closer set grooves which cut through grass and debris to enhance spin on approach shots. Laser milling between each groove, on every loft, enhances friction in all conditions.
TOUR V.T. SOLE
Tour V.T. Sole takes turf interaction to a whole new level of detail with a proprietary combination of sole widths, bounce angles, and notches that encourages a smooth glide through fairway, rough and sand to strike the ball solidly without losing speed.
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Srixon ZX7 MK II Custom Irons
$171.5
PUREFRAME
Forged into ZX7 Mk II as an 80% thicker portion of 1020 Carbon Steel, PureFrame is strategically placed right where you strike the ball, delivering an enhanced impact feel for pro-level performance.
PLAYERS IRON SHAPES
Tour-level and low-handicap golfers prefer the thin topline, narrow sole, short blade, and minimal offset of ZX7 Mk II. These compact players Irons feature a muscle-back cavity for maximum workability and a razor-sharp look at address.
PROGRESSIVE GROOVES
The 3i–7i feature wide grooves, ideal for longer shots in all conditions. The 8i–AW have deeper, closer set grooves which cut through grass and debris to enhance spin on approach shots. Laser milling between each groove, on every loft, enhances friction in all conditions.
TOUR V.T. SOLE
Tour V.T. Sole takes turf interaction to a whole new level of detail with a proprietary combination of sole widths, bounce angles, and notches that encourages a smooth glide through fairway, rough and sand to strike the ball solidly without losing speed.
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Wedges: Cleveland RTX 6 Tour Rack (46-10 Mid, 52-10 Mid, 56-10 Mid and 60-9 Full degrees; True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts)
Cleveland Golf RTX 6 Zipcore Custom Wedge
$169.99
You might think Wedge shots spin far less in rough or wet conditions. But with the all-new RTX 6 ZipCore, when it comes to spin, it’s all lies. By combining our new HydraZip face, UltiZip grooves, and upgraded ZipCore tech, these Wedges are designed to improve spin, conditions be darned.
HYDRAZIP
How’d we pack so much spin into RTX 6 ZipCore Wedges? HydraZip. That’s how. HydraZip technology features a dynamic blast and laser-milled line system designed to maximize spin in wet or dry conditions, and from anywhere around the green.
MAX SPIN. ANY CONDITION.
The striking areas of RTX 6 ZipCore Wedges include dynamic blast media and laser patterns specific to loft groupings 46°–48°, 50°–52°, and 54°–60°. Lower lofts receive a less rough blast, while higher lofts receive a rougher blast and more laser lines for more consistent dry and wet spin performance across the course.
ZIPCORE
Our proprietary, low-density core technology sets the Center of Gravity right where you strike the ball, giving you more consistent performance and enhanced forgiveness. Meanwhile, by adding an abundance of high/low and heel/toe MOI into every loft in the line, you’ll enjoy increased spin, consistency, feel, and control.
ULTIZIP
UltiZip equips RTX 6 ZipCore Wedges with a specialized sequence of deep groove lines with our sharpest groove radii ever. Tighter grooves offer more serious bite, while deeper grooves create space for grass, sand, dirt, or water to evacuate the impact zone.
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Putter: Odyssey Jailbird Versa 380 CS (SuperStroke Zenergy Flatso 1.0 shaft)
Odyssey Limited Edition Jailbird Versa 380 Putter
$399.99
The unique Jailbird mallet shape has been a popular choice on Tour with its unique design that helps to frame the ball. With a longer length, longer 17″ SuperStroke grip, and a heavier steel shaft, it’s built for players to grip down on the putter for more control through the stroke. This Jailbird also features our original Microhinge insert and comes with our limited edition June major headcover. Now you can experience championship performance with Versa and Jailbird.
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Ball: Srixon Z-Star Diamond
Srixon Z-STAR DIAMOND 2023 Golf Balls
$47.99
FASTLAYER DG CORE
The trade-off is age-old: hard cores are fast, soft cores are slow. But the firmer a golf ball, the harsher it feels at impact, which can reduce your confidence when the pressure is on. That’s why our new FastLayer DG Cores are soft at the center and get firmer from the inside out. The contrasting compression helps them rebound quicker off the face for incredible distance while still providing exceptional feel.
NEW SPIN SKIN+ COATING
This micronic layer of specialized urethane increases the cover’s degree of friction for even more spin and control.
THIN, PREMIUM COVER
Every Z-STAR Series golf ball features an extra thin, thermoplastic urethane cover to provide tour-level stopping power around the greens.
SPEED DIMPLE PATTERN
With their deep dimensions, the 338 Speed Dimples on each Z-STAR Series golf ball punch through air for a penetrating launch. Once aloft, the dimples generate lift, driving the ball upward toward its peak and maximizing glide distance during descent. When conditions get tough and the winds reach high speeds, the 338 Speed Dimples’ low drag coefficient helps the ball stay on target through the moving air and maintain distance in headwinds. Swing Speed: 90+ mph Launch: Mid-high Construction:3-Piece Cover Material: Urethane Cover Thickness: 0.6mm Compression: 102 Dimple Number: 338
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Grips: Golf Pride New Decade Multi-Compound
Golf Pride Multi-Compound Plus 4
$11.49
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