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J.J. Spaun won the U.S. Open. Big moment, career-changing stuff. But let’s be honest, the real story this week might be the irons in his bag. The Srixon ZXi7 just added a U.S. Open title to their resume, after already being named the Best Players Irons of 2025 in our MyGolfSpy testing. If you’ve been ignoring Srixon in the players’ iron conversation, now’s the time to rethink things. Here’s a full look at what Spaun had in the bag when he took down Oakmont.

What’s In J.J. Spaun’s Bag – 2025 U.S. Open Champion

Driver: Titleist GT3 (9°), Fujikura Ventus Black VeloCore+ 6 X shaft3‑Wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15°), Mitsubishi Diamana PD 70 TX shaft5‑Wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (18°), Mitsubishi Diamana PD 80 TX shaftIrons: Srixon ZXi5 (4‑iron) & ZXi7 (5‑PW), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shaftsWedges: Cleveland RTX ZipCore (50°), Cleveland RTZ (54°), Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore (60°); True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shaftsPutter: L.A.B. Golf DF3Grips: Golf Pride Tour VelvetBall: Srixon Z-Star Diamond

Driver: Titleist GT3

The GT3 finished as the runner-up in MyGolfSpy’s high swing-speed driver test; it ranked second for distance and fourth for accuracy. It offers a forward CG and lower spin, delivering fast ball speeds averaging 147.5 mph (about 3 yards more carry than its predecessor).

Fairway Woods: TaylorMade Qi10 (15° & 18°)

Spaun carries the TaylorMade Qi10 in both 15-degree and 18-degree models. These were strong performers for distance in our 2024 testing. Many tour professionals have left the Qi10 line in the bag for both the driver and the fairway woods.

Irons: Srixon ZXi5 (4i) & ZXi7 (5‑PW)

The Srixon ZXi7 was just named Best Overall Player’s Iron of 2025. It scored 9.4 out of 10, led in accuracy (9.5) and forgiveness (9.5), and ranked 7th for distance. The PureFrame design provides a crisp feel with a 9.3% vibration reduction. These irons blend tour-level performance with everyday usability.

Spaun has just proven that they work for both amateurs and professionals, and that says a lot.

PING has been making putters for a long time. I bet that a PING putter secured a PGA Tour win before many of us were even born.

For most of us, PING is a golf company that has always existed.

In many ways, PING is like the giant heritage oak tree at the end of my street. It was there when I moved into my house and it will probably still be there when I move away. I see that tree every day but because it is such a constant in my neighborhood, I rarely truly stop to admire the marvels of the tree.

Like that oak, PING started small, then grew into the expansive company that we see today.

Arguably, it all started with a putter and not the one you are thinking of.

I’ve been accused of being a lot of things in my time here at MyGolfSpy.

Perhaps my favorite accusation is that I’m, as the kid says, “boujee”.

For those unfamiliar with the slang of the youths, one who is “boujee” has a taste for the finer things in life.

I find the accusation fairly offensive, considering I’ve written loads of content aimed at helping folks like you save money on golf gear. Heck, I’ve even written about MAKING money selling golf gear.

So to be called out like this hurts. It hurts from the tip of my $80 melin hat down to my $250 shoes.

Do you remember when the first pros were putting 7-woods in their bag? The club, typically reserved for high handicappers and beginners, was suddenly in Tour bags. Then every amateur had to have one too. Now, 7-woods aren’t quite as surprising as they once were. But there’s a new kid in town: the 9-wood.

What is a 9-Wood?

A 9-wood is a high-lofted fairway wood. It typically has around 23 to 26 degrees of loft, depending on the manufacturer. That puts it in similar territory to a 4-iron or 5-hybrid. With a shallow face, high launch characteristics, and more forgiveness than a long iron, it’s designed to send the ball up fast and land it softly.

In terms of shaft length. The 9-wood is shorter than other fairway woods in the bag. This is partially what makes it easier to swing.

Why Tour players are using 9-Woods

While still not common in a Tour professional’s bag, the 9-wood is starting to make quite a wave. Adam Scott was seen with one at the Memorial, alongside Ryan Gerard.

Sahith Theegala has been carrying a 9-wood regularly for some time now, showing that it’s not just a short-term experiment.

Buying used golf clubs can be one of the smartest ways to save money, upgrade your bag or experiment with gear you’ve always wanted to try. But it’s also one of the easiest ways to make equipment buying mistakes. Some second-hand clubs are steals and others are being sold cheap for a reason. Here’s how to know the difference when buying used clubs makes sense and when you’re better off walking away.

When buying used clubs makes sense

Here are three times when buying used golf clubs makes sense.

You’re getting a high-quality club with life left

If you’ve reviewed our testing results from 2023 or 2024 and determined that there was something that would have been a perfect fit for your game, don’t hesitate to shop for it used. Those clubs likely have lots of life left, the technology is still relevant and you may be able to upgrade your game.

Look beyond the brand name and pay attention to the condition.

Sharp grooves on wedges and ironsNo major scuffing or browning on forged facesClean topline and face on the driver

Ask for photos of the face and grooves, not just the back of the club. That’s where the wear shows up.

This is exactly why we break down driver test results by swing speed.

On paper, the Titleist GT2 and GT3 look like two similar drivers aimed at better players but their performance couldn’t be more different when you factor in how fast you swing.

The GT2 holds steady across the board. Whether you’re swinging fast or slow, you’ll get relatively the same performance. The GT3, on the other hand, is far more dependent on swing speed. At slower speeds, it underwhelms. At high swing speeds, it becomes one of the top-performing drivers in the entire test.

Let’s break it down.

GT2 versus GT3: Side-by-side comparison

Model	Test Group	Overall	Distance	Accuracy	Forgiveness
GT2	All swing speeds	9.5	9.8	8.6	8.2
	High swing speeds	9.35	9.11	8.95	8.45
GT3	All swing speeds	9.4	9.5	8.8	8.0
	High swing speeds	9.70	9.65	9.40	8.25

Distance

The GT2 was the longest driver in the full-field 2025 test and that holds across most swing speeds. At both low and mid speeds, it consistently delivered the best combination of ball speed and launch to maximize carry and total yardage. It earned a 9.8/10 distance score overall and posted 237.97 yards of carry, the best number in the test.

Breaking 100 feels impossible until it isn’t. One day you’re chunking wedges and three-putting your way to 105 and the next you’re walking off the 18th green with a 97, wondering what the hell just happened.

The difference? Usually, it’s not some magical swing tip or new driver. It’s understanding exactly where your strokes are bleeding away and plugging those leaks one by one.

To help you crack the code, we asked data experts at Shot Scope to analyze millions of rounds and identify the biggest scoring opportunities for golfers stuck in triple digits.

They came back with the Shot Scope Six—six critical areas that, when improved, can transform your scorecard faster than you’d think.

The Shot Scope Six:

Sam Burns took a one-shot lead into the final round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont. From there, things did not go well.

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J.J. Spaun, 34, who started Sunday one stroke behind 54-hole leader Sam Burns, survived a terrible start and challenging elements to pull away from the pack and capture his first major title with a two-stroke win in the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.

Oakmont was almost unplayable Sunday afternoon in the rain. But in the end, it was exactly what Spaun needed to become one of the unlikeliest U.S. Open champions.

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The U.S. Open was there for the taking, but Scottie Scheffler couldn't grab it on the weekend. Afterward, he was left with one unshakable thought.

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