So, I found myself going down the rabbit hole of “What’s In The Bag” again the other day. This time, it was Patrick Cantlay. You know, the guy’s like a metronome out there, super consistent. I figured, maybe there’s some secret sauce in his golf clubs, right? Had to take a look.
Digging into the Gear
I pulled up a few articles, watched a clip or two. No big surprises, really. Titleist everything, pretty much from top to bottom. Driver, woods, those sweet-looking irons – T100s I think? Then the Vokey wedges, and of course, that Scotty Cameron putter. You see these pros, they got it all dialed in. Specific shafts, maybe some lead tape here and there. Looked clean, looked professional. Made me think about my own setup.
My Own Bag Check
Looking at Cantlay’s gear got me thinking about my own clubs. My driver’s been acting up a bit lately, sometimes feels like hitting a brick. And my putter? Let’s just say we have a love-hate relationship, mostly hate these days. Seeing Cantlay’s setup, especially that trusty Scotty, planted a seed. Maybe, just maybe, upgrading could help smooth out my own game?
Trying Things Out
Now, I’m not crazy enough to just buy everything Cantlay uses online. That’s a fast track to an empty wallet and probably worse scores. So, I decided to do it properly. Went down to the local range that has a bunch of demo clubs. Found the latest Titleist driver they had – maybe not Cantlay’s exact spec, but the same family. Grabbed a couple of Scotty Cameron putters too, just to feel the magic.
- Spent a solid hour hitting balls. First my old driver, then the Titleist. Back and forth. Looked at the launch monitor numbers when I could.
- Rolled putts on the practice green. Tried the different Scotty models they had. Compared them to my old flatstick.
It was… interesting. The Titleist driver felt powerful, yeah. Maybe a little straighter than mine on good hits? But man, it wasn’t forgiving when I put my usual shaky swing on it. And those Scotty putters? They felt amazing. Like, really pure off the face. Quality is definitely there. But the price tag hangs heavy, you know?
What I Realized
Walking away from the range, I had a bit of a reality check. That Titleist driver, even if it’s great for Cantlay, wasn’t some magic bullet for me. His swing speed, his delivery – it’s miles from mine. The shaft, the head settings, it’s all built for him. Trying to copy it felt kind of pointless.
And the Scotty? Felt great, yeah. But was it going to suddenly make me read greens better or start the ball online consistently? Probably not. That’s on me, the guy holding the club, not just the club itself.
So, checking out Patrick Cantlay’s bag was fun. It’s cool to see what the best players use. But the big takeaway for me was simple: forget copying the pros exactly. Their gear is tailored perfectly for them. What I probably need isn’t Cantlay’s driver, but maybe a proper fitting for my swing. Or maybe just more practice. Yeah, probably more practice. Still gonna admire his setup though, pure class.
