Chris Gotterup’s Bridgestone irons are a rarity. Here’s what else is cool about his setup

Welcome to Bag Spy, a GOLF series devoted to understanding the crucial equipment choices that define a player’s bag. With the help of players and/or their expert fitters, we dig deep beyond the photos to examine setups, specs and the thinking behind them. In this installment, GOLF Associate Equipment Editor Jack Hirsh takes you inside Chris Gotterup’s bag as the three-time 2026 winner chases his first major.

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Chris Gotterup has arrived in the upper echelon of the game’s best players in a big way.

The 26-year-old has three PGA Tour wins this season and enters this week’s Open Championship as one of the favorites. He’s earned his place in his very own unique way.

Gotterup’s swing mechanics are far from orthodox, and his golf bag setup is similarly one of a kind. For starters, he’s the only player on the PGA Tour playing Bridgestone Golf’s latest muscle back irons.

The rest of his bag is developed around adding control to his power, which has him in the top-10 on the PGA Tour in driving distance. His driver is built for stability. His mini driver adds a level of control for tighter tee shots. His irons are customized to rein in his dispersion. His golf ball was chosen to keep his spin in check.

Gotterup’s is truly one of the coolest bags on the PGA Tour, and one that’s quickly becoming a blueprint for the modern PGA Tour power golfer.

Keep reading below to dive into the bag of one of the game’s hottest golfers.

Breaking down every club in Chris Gotterup’s bag

Ball

Bridgestone Tour B X with Mindset

The only piece of equipment Gotterup is contracted to play is the new Bridgestone Tour B X golf ball.

It’s a relationship that goes back to Gotterup’s time at Oklahoma, where he was first exposed to the product through a few of his teammates. He was eventually convinced to try the Tour B X golf ball in competition late in 2022 and ended up finishing third in the Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament that season. He decided to sign with the company after that performance.

With Gotterup’s previous ball, he often felt like his mid- and long-irons “hit a wall” in the air, causing them to come up short because of the extra spin.

“He likes to work the ball. He puts plenty of spin on the X model to be able to stop it on the greens, and whenever he needs to flight it a little bit more, he can definitely do that with the X,” said Bridgestone senior marketing manager Adam Rehberg. “He kind of said that was the proof in the pudding (after KFT Q-School). I trust the ball. I know it’s going to do the things I need with my long irons.”

Gotterup was instrumental in the development of Bridgestone’s newest generation Tour B series, released this year, and won the first event of the season with it at Sony. He also plays the version with the Mindset focus aid developed by Jason Day and his coach, Jason Goldsmith.

Bridgestone 2026 TOUR B X MindSet Golf Balls

THE NEW TOUR B X IS PUSHING THE LIMITS OF DISTANCE UNBOUND DISTANCE: New VeloSurge core-mantle integration technology delivers breakthrough velocity for unmatched distance off the tee TOUR CONTROL: The Reactiv iQ cover adheres to the clubface longer, generating tour-level spin and precision control on shots around the green The NEW TOUR B X with MindSet – the first golf ball scientifically designed to help players separate analytical thinking from athletic performance MindSet is a visual cue printed directly on the golf ball, serving as a reminder of a simple three-step process Step One: IDENTIFY YOUR TARGET. The first step is information gathering. Where is my target, what is the distance, wind conditions and what club do I need to hit? Step Two: VISUALIZE THE SHOT PATH. This step is about connecting to the target and visualizing the shot or putt you want to hit. Step Three: FOCUS ON THE DOT. In this step, you stay connected to the target, clear your mind of analytical thoughts, focus on the green dot and execute the shot you visualized. JASON DAY assisted in the development of MindSet and plays the ball in professional competition​ The TOUR B X delivers increased ball speed for MAXIMUM DISTANCE off the tee and HIT & SIT performance on approach shots Bridgestone Golf is the #1 BALL FITTER IN GOLF: The TOUR B X is higher compression for swing speeds OVER 105 mph Designed for players who want additional distance TIGER WOODS, JASON DAY, CHRIS GOTTERUP and KURT KITAYAMA assisted in the development of the NEW TOUR B X and they along with HARRY HALL and MATT KUCHAR play it in professional competition

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Driver

Specs
Ping G440 LST 7.5˚
Actual Loft: 7.0˚
Ping Trajectory 2.0 setting: Dot (Standard)
CG shifter: 32 g, Neutral
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 70 TX
Length: 45.375″
Tipping: 1″
Swingweight: D5+

If there’s anything fans have come to know about Chris Gotterup, it’s that he holds nothing back off the tee.

Over the past two seasons, he’s become one of the best drivers on the PGA Tour, finishing 9th in SG: Off-the-Tee in 2025, and he currently ranks 10th this season. His clubhead speed (averaging roughly 124 mph) hasn’t changed since his rookie season in 2024, when he was T48th in SG: OTT, and he’s still top-10 in driving distance on both measured drives and all drives.

But what has changed is a roughly six-point increase in Gotterup’s driving accuracy, and a lot of it owes to a switch to the Ping G440 LST driver. Gotterup has always been interested in Ping drivers due to the stability of the platform, Ping Tour Rep Kenton Oates told GOLF. He previously played a G430 LST.

“The 430 LST was very good for Chris, but still, if anything, had an extra right miss at times that he did not like,” Oates said. “The G440 model has in taken that away, which was the main reason for switching.”

The addition of a 7.5˚ head to the G440 LST line allowed Gotterup to play his driver in the more neutral “Dot” setting on Ping’s hosel adapter, allowing him a more square face and making it easier to start the ball left for his signature fade.

In addition to Strokes Gained, Gotterup is averaging career highs in Driving Distance (321.7 yards) and is just under the career high in accuracy (55.75%) he set last year. His right rough tendency is down nearly five points to 17.99 percent from 2024, when it was 22.80 percent.

PING G440 LST Custom Driver

The G440 driver family (MAX, LST, SFT) is optimized to deliver more ball speed through multiple advancements, including PING’s deepest CG in a driver to date and a shallower, thinner face, while continuing to ensure the game-changing forgiveness expected from a PING driver. The G440 LST (Low Spin) design appeals to players with faster swing speeds, providing lower spin and more control in 9° and 10.5° lofts with the three-position back weight.
HIGHLY FORGIVING
Lighter head weight allows for heavier back weight. 
FASTER FACE 
Shallow, thinner, face increases ball speed for more distance, higher launch. 
SOUND DESIGN
New shaping, carbon crown and internal ribs produce muted impact experience. 
FREE-HOSEL DESIGN
Saves weight to lower CG, increase forgiveness. Allows for more heel-side face flexing for consistent ball speed across face. 

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Mini Driver

Specs
TaylorMade BRNR Mini Copper
Actual Loft: 13.5 degrees
FCT Setting: UPRT
Lie angle: 60.5˚
Weights: 15g Forward, 1.5g Rear
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black Gen. 4 80 TX
Length: 43″ CUT
Tipping: 1″

Gotterup is a tremendous example of how the modern player has gravitated toward the mini driver. While the primary shot shape with his driver is a cut, the mini driver’s smaller profile allows him to turn it over easier without giving up as much as a 3-wood.

“The BRNR Mini gives him a very specific ball flight,” TaylorMade Tour Rep Adrian Rietveld said. “It offers exceptional control from the tee while still providing enough speed when he needs it. For certain golf courses, it fills a gap that a traditional driver or 3-wood doesn’t quite cover.”

Gotterup replaced this club with his older TaylorMade RSi TP 1-iron for his Scottish Open victory last year, but it appears that was also the last time he gamed that club.

TaylorMade R7 Quad Custom Mini Driver

PERFORMANCE FOR THE MODERN PLAYER
Inspired by one of the most iconic models in TaylorMade history, the R7 Quad Mini Driver pays homage to what’s come before, while creating its own modern identity in the same breath. It’s that very modern design that incorporates proven TaylorMade technologies to give golfers versatility and playability.
R7 QUAD WEIGHTING SYSTEM
The new quad weighting system features four movable weights (13g x2, 4g x2) that provide the ultimate in spin management and shot shape control. Forward CG creates a penetrating flight best suited for maximizing distance whereas rear CG helps prioritize control and ease of use from the deck. Shot shape can also be fine-tuned helping create the most optimal flight. Additional weights can be purchased for a wider range of adjustability.
INFINITY CARBON CROWN
A new satin Infinity Carbon Crown has been added to the R7 Quad Mini Driver chassis creating a stunning look while saving weight for better mass optimization. The cosmetic package is clean, elegant, and confidence-inspiring.

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5-wood/7-wood/3-iron

Specs
7-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D 21.0˚
Lie: 59.5˚
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 83 TX
Length: 41.5″

5-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D 18.0˚
Lie: 59˚
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 83 TX
Length: 42″

3-iron: TaylorMade P770
Lie: 59˚
Shaft: KBS C-Taper 130 X
Length: 39″

This is the part of the bag that changes the most depending on the course setup. While the 7-wood was in the bag for Gotterup’s most recent win at the John Deere Classic earlier this month, it was the 3-iron that saw action last week and will likely be called upon again this week.

The 3-iron comes into play when the course demands lower flight, more rollout and precision off the tee, Rietveld said. “It’s an excellent option in firm conditions or when positioning is more important than maximum carry.

“The 5- and 7-woods are chosen when Chris expects to hit more long approach shots or needs additional stopping power into greens. The higher launch angle and steeper landing angle allow him to attack pins from longer distances.

“It’s less about one club being better than another and more about building the best 14-club setup for the challenges each golf course presents.”

With his fairway woods specifically, Gotterup also prefers square face angles, rather than open, and prioritizes turf interaction and spin to make sure he can hold fairways and greens in firm conditions.

TaylorMade Qi4D Custom Fairway Wood

PROVEN RECIPE

TaylorMade Fairways have dominated on Tour for over a decade because of their unique performance recipe, which enables maximum distance and versatility.
The Qi4D fairway is designed for golfers who want the most advanced technology while still prioritizing versatility and control with amazing distance.

ADJUSTABLE PERFORMANCE

Utilizing a single Trajectory Adjustment System weight (8g x1) provides the golfer a more mass efficient way to adjust flight, spin and swing weight.
4° loft sleeve can be used to adjust loft, lie and face angle for optimized flight and is available in all lofts.

REFINED ATTRIBUTES, BIG CHANGES

Engineers conducted an objective analysis of all the performance attributes and discovered new methods to enhance performance and confidence.
Sit points, lie angles, address views, and center of gravity locations were all updated based on Tour feedback and the expertise of leading fitters worldwide, ensuring the optimal fairway across skill levels.

TOUR-PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES

New and improved cut-through Speed Pocket™ protects ball speed and reduces spin on low-face strikes.
Advanced CAD modeling creates a design with a clean and powerful sound, a foundation for TaylorMade fairway performance.
Twist Face™ features corrective face curvature designed to provide straighter shots on mishits.
Multi-Material Construction allows engineers to maximize performance by increasing discretionary weight.

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Irons

Specs
Bridgestone 220 MB 4-9
Shafts: KBS C-Taper 130 X
Lofts: 22/25/29/33/37/41
Lies: 59.5/60/60.5/61/61.5/62
Length: Standard (37″ 7-iron)
Swingweight: D2

Chris Gotterup is the only player on the PGA Tour using Bridgestone’s 220 MB irons. He’s also not contractually obligated to play them.

When Gotterup signed with Bridgestone, he wanted to remain a free agent for clubs so he could play whatever performed best. To Bridgestone, that actually made him the ideal candidate to put in their new 220 series irons, which were released just ahead of his PGA Tour rookie season. They were the first clubs the company had released in North America in five years.

Gotterup’s contract with Bridgestone doesn’t require him to play any clubs, but there are incentives if he does. He initially started testing the 221 CBs before finding success with the 220 MB.

“The boy loves to cut the ball. He likes to fight it. So the MBs work very well for him,” Rehberg said. “We worked through a lot… different grinds, taking different weights off the hosel and adding, and got him to a good place where he feels comfortable.”

One of those customizations includes his KBS C-Taper 130 X shafts being inserted 2 mm deeper into the head and using a longer ferrule to help stiffen the shaft tip. Bridgestone’s Tour Director Todd Corum said that it helps keep Gotterup’s spin in check and tightens his dispersion.

Gotterup loves to tinker and is constantly checking the lofts and lies of his irons, which is key given his steep delivery.

Bridgestone 220 MB Custom Irons

Forged players muscleback clubhead design
Tour Groove Design with super precise .02mm groove for stable consistent spin on all shots
Consistent ball flight from the balanced center of gravity throughout the set
Compact clubhead to maximum workability

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Wedges

Specs
TaylorMade Milled Grind 5
Lefts/Grinds: 46-SB, 52-SB, 56-SB, 60-LB
Lies: 62.5/63/63.5/64
Shafts: KBS C-Taper 130 X (46), Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Black Onyx (52-60)
Lengths: 36.25″, 35.75″, 35.5″, 35″

Gotterup has played TaylorMade wedges since his college days.

Rietveld calls it a great example of a player choosing equipment purely for performance reasons.

“The scoring clubs are where players develop enormous trust,” he said. “Chris has complete confidence in the look, feel and consistency of the MG5 wedges. Distance control, trajectory management and spin consistency are everything inside 120 yards, and he feels MG5 continues to deliver exactly what he wants. Tour players don’t switch wedges for the sake of it — they switch because performance improves.”

That’s exactly what happened when TaylorMade brought out the MG5 wedges. Gotterup switched from his MG4s to the MG Protos last summer and then moved seamlessly into the MG5 later in 2025.

“We spent time comparing launch, spin rates, carry numbers, dispersion and, equally importantly, his feedback on feel,” Rietveld said. “Around the greens we evaluated how the club interacted with different turf conditions, rough and bunker sand because those are often the deciding factors.

“Once Chris saw the performance benefits and, just as importantly, developed trust in what he was seeing, the transition became very natural.”

TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 Custom Wedge

FORGED FEEL
Incredible feel is a must for having a great wedge game. MG5 has been forged from soft carbon steel and designed with geometry to provide excellent feel with great feedback.
MAXIMUM SPIN
MG5 uses all-new, more aggressive grooves designed to maximize spin. Saw-milled grooves produce tighter tolerances allowing engineers to design steeper walls and sharper radii intended to maximize spin in both dry and damp conditions.
PERFORMANCE IN ALL CONDITIONS
RAW face with Spin Tread technology channels away moisture to help retain spin. The same way that tire treads help your car stay connected to the road, laser-etched channels redirect water at impact and creates more friction between the club face and golf ball to maintain spin in wet conditions.
CRAFTSMANSHIP MEETS CONSISTENCY 
Crafted by hand and then milled to perfection. Each wedge and sole grind are precision-milled to eliminate the natural human error that comes with hand polishing. Our grinds deliver unmatched consistency and craftsmanship that players can count on every time.
CHARCOAL FINISH
MG5 debuts a sleek, sophisticated charcoal finish that reduces glare and enhances its aesthetic appeal in the bag.

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Putter

Putter: 
TaylorMade Spider Tour X L-Neck
Length: 33.25″
Lie: 70.5˚
Loft: 1.25˚
Insert: White Pure Roll
Alignment aid: Short line (No TruePath)
Shaft: Black Stepless
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol 2.0

This season, Gotterup has seen a dramatic uptick in his Strokes Gained: Putting, going from outside the top-100 on the PGA Tour the past two seasons, to 27th this year, picking up .376 shots on the field.

A lot of that improvement can be owed to switching from a previous-generation Spider Tour X to a 2025 Spider Tour X Black with a short line at the 2025 U.S. Open.

Gotterup holds his putter very vertically at setup, so finding something that soles properly on the ground can be a challenge.

“For most of that year prior to the U.S. Open, we would test different putters in order to find one that sat correctly on the turf,” TaylorMade putter rep James Holley said.”We were able to match the face angle of the old Spider with the new Black. And with the short line and no TruePath he lined it up better with his hand position.”

Holley said they’ve tried putters with more upright lie angles, but that usually ends up throwing off Gotterup’s wrist angles and rotation in the stroke.

The putter has lead tape caked on the sole instead of heavier weights because Gotterup wanted the weight spread out evenly as opposed to a deeper CG that the heavier backweights would cause.

TaylorMade 2025 Spider Tour X Black L-Neck Custom Putter

 
SPIDER TOUR X L-NECK
For nearly two decades Spider putters have been delivering championship-winning stability and performance to professionals and amateurs alike. Scottie Scheffler recently joined this group by stepping into the winner’s circle for the third time in four starts with a Spider Tour X L-Neck in the bag.
TRUE PATH™ ALIGNMENT
Navigate the greens with clarity with the optically-engineered True Path™ Alignment system. This legacy tech from TaylorMade helps you better visualize the line to the hole while also making it easier to aim the putter towards your target.
WHITE TPU PURE ROLL™ INSERT
Experience a softer feel with our White TPU Pure Roll™ insert. Crafted from a blend of Surlyn and aluminum, it features grooves angled at 45° for optimal forward roll and better overall roll characteristics.
PRECISION WEIGHTING AND DESIGN
A thin wall undercut and steel wireframe allow for precision CG placement, creating a superstructure with enhanced stability and forgiveness.

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Grips: Golf Pride Z-Grip 58R (1 wrap)

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