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Jake Knapp turned pro in 2016. He grinded hard on the greens to become the PGA Tour member, and he did so in 2024. He emerged victorious by defeating Sami Valimaki with a two-shot victory at the Mexico Open at Vidanta and earning a trip to the Masters.

This young American golfer has made four cuts while playing five events and placed himself in the top 10 twice. Knapp is a PXG staffer, and most of his bag is made up of PXG gear; however, his bag has a few clubs from other brands as well. Let’s explore the bag of this PGA Tour rookie!!

What arsenal does Jake Knapp use on the greens?

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Knapp plays with a PING G425 LST driver (Project X HZRDUS T1100 Hand Crafted Shaft), which is designed with a pear-shaped head, measures 445 cc, and helps to deliver the spin reduction of approximately 20 RPM. He has been using the same tool for a few years now and is known as one of the longest hitters on the PGA Tour. The PING G425 driver released 3 years ago, but it looks like it is close to Knapp’s heart.

 

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When it comes to Fairway Woods, Knapp does not use any traditional tools but the TaylorMade BRNR Mini (13.5 degrees) and Project X HZRDUS T1100 Green TX shaft. It offers movable weight technology and is ideal for golfers who prioritize accuracy off the tee. The tool has been popular in professional golf since its release.

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The golfer also carries Srixon ZX Utility-Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei White hybrid with 18 degrees and PXG 0311 X (4-iron), along with PXG 0211 ST blades-5-PW with KBS C-Taper shafts. The blade irons are triple-forged and give a soft feel at the time of impact.

For wedges, Knapp has PXG Sugar Daddy II Milled (52 degrees), Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (56 degrees), and KBS C-Taper 130X (60 degrees), with a Nippon Modus 125 WV shaft. It is expected that he might switch to SM10 Vokey wedges in the coming months. Titleist Vokey wedges are often considered the best wedges in the game.

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The putters in Knapp’s bag and his outfit

The former nightclub security guard opts for TaylorMade Spider Tour as his reliable putter in the bag, which creates a high MOI and has a super stable structure. The Spider-Man franchise has been extremely popular on the Tour and has also been used by the world’s No. 2, Rory Mcllroy. The golf ball in Knapp’s bag was the Titleist ProV1 Left Dot, which featured a lower ball flight and a lower long game spin too. He also carries Golf Pride Tour Velvet Grips.

Additionally, Knapp’s style game is always top-notch. He suits himself with apparel from Penguin and for shoes, he choses Nike Air Zoom Tiger Woods ’20.

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Certainly, the choice of his tools (and outfit) clearly shows his determination for victory!

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