Digging into Zach Johnson’s Bag
So, I got curious the other day about what Zach Johnson actually carries in his bag. You know, you see these guys on TV, and sometimes you wonder if they’re using some super-secret stuff. I figured I’d take a peek, virtually speaking, of course. It wasn’t like I could just walk up and rifle through his gear, ha!
Finding the info wasn’t too hard, a quick search did the trick. What struck me first wasn’t anything crazy futuristic, but actually how… well, sensible it all seemed. He’s got a mix, like a lot of pros do these days. Not strictly tied to one brand for everything, which makes sense. You use what works, right?
I saw he’s got that newer Titleist driver, the TSR series I think. Lots of guys are hitting those. But then you look further down the bag, and it gets interesting. He’s apparently stuck with some older fairway woods for a long time. That really resonated with me. I remember back, maybe five or six years ago, I bought this shiny new 3-wood. Cost a fortune. Everyone said it was the latest and greatest. Took it out on the course, and couldn’t hit it off the deck to save my life. Sky balls, grounders, you name it. After about three rounds of pure frustration, I went back to my old trusty wood from ten years prior. It just felt right. Sometimes, newer isn’t better, it’s just newer.
Then there are the irons. Looks like he plays PXG irons. Those always catch my eye, they look pretty distinct. I’ve never hit them myself – way out of my price range, honestly. But you hear good things. It’s the consistency part that gets me. Pro golfers practice so much, they know exactly what each club will do.
Wedges, Wedges, Wedges
Okay, here’s the part I always focus on with guys like ZJ: the wedges. He’s known for his wedge game, right? Two-time major winner, largely thanks to dialing in those scoring clubs. And guess what? He carries a bunch of Vokeys, like so many golfers do, pros and amateurs alike.
- That gap wedge, probably around 52 degrees.
- The sand wedge, standard 56 degrees, I bet.
- And then a lob wedge, maybe 60 degrees.
Seeing that setup just reminds me how crucial those clubs are. I went through a phase where I thought I could get away with just a pitching wedge and a sand wedge. Boy, was I wrong. Those awkward 70-90 yard shots were killing my scores. Finally bit the bullet and got a dedicated gap wedge. It didn’t magically turn me into Zach Johnson, mind you, but it definitely helped fill that, well, gap. It’s funny how we amateurs sometimes try to simplify things too much, thinking fewer clubs means less confusion. But sometimes, having the right tool for the job actually makes things easier.
And his putter, looks like a SeeMore. That’s kinda his signature thing, isn’t it? Sticking with what works, again. I respect that. I’m always tempted by the latest fancy putter designs, but my old flatstick, despite its dings and scratches, still feels like an extension of my arm. Maybe there’s a lesson there. Stop chasing the shiny new objects and just practice more with what you’ve got. Anyway, that was my little dive into Zach Johnson’s bag. Nothing earth-shattering, but it’s always interesting to see what tools a craftsman uses.
