Rory's Woods

Maybe there is something about it he simply likes better and he doesn't want to change what works for him.

I noticed a couple weeks ago that Lee Westwood is still playing Ping i10 irons, clubs about 5 years old and 2 generations of model back in the Ping line.

I remember growing up in Kentucky and hearing Frank Beard teasing about an argument with representatives from Hillerich & Bradsby, who made his Powerbilt irons. He used a Scotch Blade model that was 10 years old and they really wanted him to use the new Citation model. His argument was, the Scotch Blade worked for him and they should be happy the irons lasted so well.

An artist chooses his paint brushes very carefully.

Bob,

He hasn't wanted to get rid of the 906, because he likes the looks.  He likes the 910, but doesn't mess around with his 3 wood often.

Cameron

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Ben,

He is using the Rombax 7V05.

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Cameron, has Rory made a change to his 3 wood since this thread was last updated?  When watching Rors on TV, it sure looks like one of his woods, has a headcover with 910f on it, if not 910fD.  Is Rory now carrying the 910 fairway driver?  If yes, what loft?  I'm guessing that he's carrying the 13.5 degree, given how long he's nailing it.  Didn't he put that in his bag right before the Accenture match play?  Just curious, thanks for any update.

Kelly, 

He is still playing the 906 F2, just has a more updated head cover.  :) 

Cameron

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True.  So true.  But then you have to wonder some of these guys can hit anything.  I still am amazed at the guys hitting a 7 iron on a 200yd par 3.  

I still game a 906F with a Proto NV.  Can't find a better model.  The 910's are just as good, but not better in my opinion.

Yea that stuff is crazy huh!

There are a few players still gaming the 906.  Jesper Parnevik is one.

Is Rory still using that Fujikura Z-com shaft in his  Woods?  If so, what type of launch are  the shafts?  High, Medium, or Low ball flight?

If you guys ever get a chance to go to a pro golf tournament it will be interesting to learn there are several pros who play older clubs or even other brands that don't match the headcovers.

If I may be so bold to suggest, it's generally us amateurs who get caught up in the "newest" thing released.  I have noticed most seasoned players generally don't change their equipment much and typically rely more on what works best oppose to keeping up with the latest release or trend.  

My setup is built with a 10-year life cycle in mind.  I don't foresee replacing any of my clubs within the next 10-years (excluding my wedges).  Though, I might add the new driver in 8.5* flavor depending on how I hit it and if the feel is like the 910 D3 I currently use.  Oh, and if I can find a good deal, I may entertain the idea of purchasing a set of 710 MBs for the purpose of bettering my ball striking.

I read on Golf Magazine on the what's in the bag article they had Rory; and I was obviously wondering the same thing as you. Although he has all 910 headcovers, he still likes the 906 fairway woods because he likes the fact that they're completely neutral (as opposed to the standard 0.5 degree open setting) and he has more confidence in being able to fade and draw the ball on command with them and he's had them ever since he turned pro. And like you guys have said, when you hit a 3 wood past most guys drivers, why not keep the same 3 wood?