MY BAG: Nick Watney

"My 3-wood is a security blanket. The old 3-wood was good, but it wasn't perfect. I love the Vapor Flex. It's easier to hit a draw, especially off the ground."

DRIVER

Nike

Vapor Speed (10.5°)

nikegolf.com

Shaft: Mitsubishi

Rayon Diamana White Board 73x

mitsubishirayongolf.com

FAIRWAY WOODS

Nike

Vapor Flex (15°), Nike Vapor Speed (19°)

Shaft: Fujikura

Rombax P95x

fujikuragolf.com

IRONS

Nike

Vapor Pro Combo (3-PW)

Shaft: True Temper

Dynamic Gold X100

truetemper.com

WEDGES*

Nike

VR Forged X3X (56°, 60°)

Shaft: True Temper

Dynamic Gold

PUTTER

Nike

Method Core MC-1i Prototype

BALL

Nike

RZN Platinum

GRIPS

Golf Pride

Tour Velvet BCT

golfpride.com

*By press time Watney switched to Nike Engage square sole wedges (56° and 60°).

TECH TALK

Escape Artist

Callaway Mack Daddy PM-Grind wedge

Famed wedge designer Roger Cleveland crafted these sticks with input from Phil Mickelson. A wide, U-grind sole and a large face make it a prime option for tricky short-game shots from all types of lies and turf conditions. The high-toe design is a boon on shots from deep rough. Plus, Mack Daddy grooves extend across the face to the extreme toe; 39% more groove area than in previous Mack Daddy models yields more spin and control, particularly on open-face shots. Available in 56°, 58°, 60° and 64° lofts. $130 each.

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ROBERT BECK FOR SPORTS ILLUSTRATED (WATNEY)

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KOHJIRO KINNO FOR SPORTS ILLUSTRATED (BAG)

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JESSE REITER FOR SPORTS ILLUSTRATED (BALL)

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JAMES WESTMAN (WEDGE)

WEIGHTING GAME Four cutouts in the rear save 24 grams to get head weight in line with other wedges.

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COURTESY OF CALLAWAY

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