Johnny Wunder found the Callaway Chrome Tour X golf ball delivered standout performance gains during equipment testing for Fully Fit 2026.
Wunder, a 49-year-old 2-handicap golfer, tested the ball across multiple fittings at club manufacturers in Phoenix and Carlsbad, Calif. He reported consistent improvements in ball speed, launch angle and dispersion compared with other options he tried in the same sessions.
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At the Genesis Invitational, Titleist Vokey Tour representatives addressed unique challenges posed by Riviera Country Club's Kikuyu grass and wet conditions, adjusting players' SM11 wedges for optimal performance. Reps like Aaron Dill and Shane Dyel emphasized adapting sole grinds to maintain ideal strike points amid the moisture. These tweaks highlight the versatility of the new SM11 line, as seen in fittings and on-course changes.
Adrian Rietveld, the TaylorMade fitter who works with pros like Rory McIlroy, conducted a detailed session to customize the new Qi4D driver for Johnny Wunder, Golf.com's director of equipment. The fitting focused on matching the club's technology to Wunder's swing without altering his ingrained habits. Results showed improved consistency and eliminated his typical miss.
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Cameron Young secured his first marquee PGA Tour victory at the Players Championship, using a distinctive set of Titleist clubs. He made recent adjustments to his driver and other clubs to optimize performance. The win came seven months after his breakthrough at the Wyndham Championship.
Tommy Fleetwood has used a mini driver for years as a reliable option both off the tee and from the fairway.
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Nico Echavarria secured his third PGA Tour victory at the Cognizant Classic by switching to a softer, spinnier golf ball. The change to Srixon's Z-Star Diamond from the Z-Star XV provided better control on firm greens. This adjustment, tested earlier in the season, contributed to his strong approach play.
Prototype wedges inspired by Roger Cleveland's classic 588 Wide sole from the late 1990s are appearing in players' bags at this week's Masters. Cleveland, who returned to the company he founded last year, has influenced the new RTZ platform designs used by pros including J.J. Spaun and Gary Woodland. Srixon Tour Rep Michael Jolly noted the growing popularity of wide soles and offset hosels among tour players.
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Sungjae Im has returned to the PGA Tour following a wrist injury, debuting a new set of Titleist T150 irons at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. This marks his first iron change since adopting the first-generation T100 irons in 2019. The switch occurred during his rehabilitation in Korea, where he evaluated his equipment.