Michael Brennan just took home the 2026 Baycurrent Classic title, and his bag tells a story that most equipment hunters ignore. He did not show up with a fully loaded set of brand new drivers and irons. Instead, he won with a mix of 2024, 2021, and even 2019 gear that has seen serious time on tour. This victory proves that a player’s feel matters far more than the release date stamped on a club head.
According to GolfWRX, Brennan’s driver is a Titleist GT3 from the 2024 release, not the newest model on the market. He set it to 8 degrees with a SureFit C3 setting that adds 0.75 loft and tilts it 0.75 upright. The weight is a 14-gram copper H1 piece in the heel, which pushes the center of gravity back. He pairs this with a Project X HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 70 shaft from 2021. That shaft uses a counterbalanced design with a soft handle and a stiff tip to lower spin. It is a setup built for control, not just raw distance.
The Irons Tell the Real Story
The real magic happens in the middle of the bag where Brennan mixes two different iron sets. He uses Titleist T100 irons for the 4 and 5 clubs, which are the 2025 version with internal tungsten weights. But for the 6 through 9, he switches to the 2019 release of the Titleist 620 CB. These older blades feature a thin topline and reduced offset that many modern players have forgotten about. The shafts are Project X 6.5 across the board, giving him a firm, board-like feel that helps him hold the ball on the green.
His wedges are another mix of generations. He carries Titleist Vokey Design SM11 wedges in 46, 50, and 54 degrees, but he uses a True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shaft in his 60-degree wedge. The 60-degree wedge is a 60-08M shaft from Project X Rifle 6.5. This specific combination allows for a mid-to-low launch that keeps the ball from ballooning in the wind. It is a clear sign that Brennan trusts his hands more than the marketing department.
Why Old Gear Wins on Sunday
Many golfers chase the latest launch monitor numbers, but Brennan won by trusting what feels right under pressure. His putter is a Scotty Cameron Golo 6 Tour Prototype, which is similar to the Super Select GoLo model but with deep milling and surgical stainless steel. He grips it with a SuperStroke Zenergy 2.0 pistol-style grip that has a pronounced arc. Known for a penetrating launch and lower spin at the top of the bag, the Titleist Pro V1 is the ball he hits.
GolfWRX reported that this mix of old and new helped Brennan navigate the tough conditions in Japan. The 2021 shaft and 2019 irons are not the flashiest gear, but they provide the consistency a player needs when the wind picks up.
