Ever wondered what sets golf stars apart from the rest? It’s not just their swing but also ‘what’s in their bag’! You might have heard what’s in the bag of a celebrity or model, but what’s in the bag of a golf star is quite another story. Today we are about to spill the beans on what’s inside Angel Yin’s golf bag.

Yin’s approach to golf is as unique as her equipment choices. She’s a firm believer that the right club can come from anywhere and is unafraid to experiment until she finds the perfect fit. “I’ve been fortunate enough to be offered few equipment deals, but they have never been lucrative enough for me to give up playing what I’m most comfortable with,” she shared with Golf Digest. The 2023 Buick LPGA Shanghai winner is one of those who is “really picky about” their things and “test everything” before choosing. Let’s take a sneak peek into Yin’s bag full of “picky” surprises.

What’s Angel Yin’s picky driver?

For most of this season, Angel Yin’s go-to driver was the Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond, paired with a Diamana RF shaft. But, in a surprising twist, she’s recently been spotted picking up the Ping G430 LST driver in her bag. So, which one will she choose to be her companion in the 2025 season? Only time will tell!

But one thing we know for sure is that Yin is a fan of lower-spinning heads. As she puts it, “I’ve played a driver with a really low loft ever since I was a kid. I like my driver to look like a knife.” And, with her tendency to hit up on the ball, a low-lofted driver is a must. “If I play a higher loft, the ball shoots up into the sky like a rocket,” she explained.

What’s Yin’s favorite fairway wood?

A closer look at Yin’s bag also reveals her favorite Fairway wood. She keeps the Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero Fairway Wood (13.5°), paired with a Fujikura Speeder 757TR 7X shaft in her bag. This helps her tackle those tricky par 5s on the greens. But interestingly, just like we love having options, Yin has got more than one club to rely on. She also carries the Callaway Apex 18 (16.5°) with a Fujikura Ventus Blue 8X shaft.

She shared how she “never liked the look of hybrids,” as “they always spun too much.” But her relation with hybrids has improved over time as she revealed “this Apex has a really nice compact head, and I don’t get crazy spin numbers with it.”

Now that we’ve explored Yin’s drivers and fairway woods, it’s time to dive into her iron game. And, spoiler alert, it’s all about Callaway!

What irons are inside Yin’s bag?

Angel Yin’s bag is home to a full set of Callaway Apex TCB Irons, which is basically the crème de la crème of irons. These irons are designed for the best ball strikers and Yin’s set includes four of them, all paired with KBS C-Taper S+ shafts.

But what makes these irons more special to her is the aesthetics. As she puts it, “I grew up playing Japanese blades, Fourteen and Miura. Those really small, super-clean heads have made it impossible for me to look at anything with a thick topline.” That’s why the sleek design of the Apex irons resonates with her. “The shape of this Apex irons fits my eye,” she says.

Exploring Angel Yin’s wedges

Angel Yin’s bag is a treasure trove of top-notch clubs and her wedges are no exception! She’s got a duo of trusty wedges to card some high scores. They are the Epon Tour (50° and 56°) and the PXG 0311 S.D. proto (60°), all paired with True Temper Dynamic Gold S200 shafts.

And curiously, she carries both of them as Yin goes “through wedges very fast.” “If I played only one wedge, it would last six weeks,” she revealed. That’s why you’ll always find in her bag a practice and a gamer wedge.

Yin’s putter – that isn’t available to the public yet

Angel Yin uses a custom-made Burke AI-77 Putter that’s a custom creation, designed specifically for Yin’s unique style. The 32-inch and 3.25° putter is special because Yin designed it herself.

She says, “I liked my old bloodline putter, but I wanted to make it better. I worked with a clubfoot and a putter maker to create this new design.” The result is a smaller putter head that Yin loves. And did you notice? This putter is bright red!

Yin golf balls have a special message

As a golfer without a ball contract, Yin carries the Titleist Pro V1 golf balls. But if you have noticed, her balls have a tiny smiley face drawn on them. And it has a story behind it. “I had a temper as a junior golfer,” Yin confessed. “My mom started drawing a smiley face on my Titleist Pro V1 to remind me to be happy, and I’ve continued to do it.”

Take a look at Yin’s go-to snack pack

When it comes to on-course snacking, Angel Yin knows what works for her. “I rely on protein for my on-course snacking,” she reveals. And her go-to snack? Beef jerky! “I’ve found jerky is good to gnaw on for consistent energy,” Yin says.

She’s smart about her snacking, too – no sugary treats for this golfer! “You don’t want to eat anything too sugary; it can mess with your energy,” Yin explains.

A bright spot on the green

Angel Yin carries a bright spot with her. “My mom lost my favorite Hello Kitty ball marker,” Yin recalled. “I was so disappointed, but she bought me this one in Japan.” Even though it’s not her original favorite, this new marker has grown on her. “I don’t like this one as much as the one she lost, but it’s so bright, I can always spot it.”

And with that, we’ve taken a closer look at the fascinating mix of clubs in Angel Yin’s bag. Currently, the three-time Solheim Cup competitor is on fire at the CME Group Tour Championship in Florida. After an impressive round two, Angel Yin has the highest score of 134.

Do you think her “picky” equipment choices will guide her to victory and the $4 million prize in the season’s final LPGA event? Share your thoughts in the comments below!