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At the 2024 Boeing Classic, Fred was told he had an “old man’s bag” by a social media worker from the PGA Tour Champions crew because he had six woods in his bag.
In Fred’s usual swagger, he replied with a smile:
“I have 6 woods. A driver, 3-wood, 5-wood, 4-rescue, 5-rescue, and 6-rescue….and I’m loving life!”
When we caught up with Boom Boom a few months earlier at the 2024 Chubb Classic, he had more irons in his bag than woods.
So, what caused the change?
Following the 2024 Masters, Freddie came to a realization that he needed to make equipment changes:
“…My back is shot,” he said. “The longer the club, I’m OK. I didn’t have any speed. I was driving it 260, but most of them were going straight. It was fun. It was really difficult. If I’d have had more woods, honestly, yesterday, I probably could have shot 75, but I didn’t know – I kind of downplayed how bad I felt.” –Fred Couples, PGA Tour
With his changes, we also needed to make some adjustments to our Fred Couples WITB.
Below we share what we know thus far on the changes he’s made to his bag.
Fred Couples WITB Quick Summary
Keep in mind, Freddie adjusts for course conditions and his back, so we are listing more than 14 clubs.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond Driver
Shaft: Tensei AV Pro Blue 75X
*Mini Driver (Alternate): TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver
3-Wood: Callaway FTI Squareway 15 Degrees
Shaft: Harrison Mugon Prototype 75X
5-Wood: Ping G425 MAX Fairway Wood
Shaft: Alta CB 65 Slate
4, 5, 6 Rescue: TaylorMade Stealth Rescue
Shaft: Mitsubishi Kai’li™ Blue 60TX
*Utility Iron (Alternate): Callaway X-Forged 21 Degrees
Irons: Bridgestone J15 Dual Pocket Cavity 7-PW
Shaft: Aerotech Steelfiber Shaft 110cw X
Wedges: TaylorMade ATV 54 & Degrees and Callaway Jaws Raw 50 degrees
Putter: Bettinardi SS28
Golf Ball: Bridgestone Tour B RX (Yellow)
Clothing: Ashworth, Asics shoes
One of the interesting details about Boom Boom is that he’s reluctant to shake hands or have people touch his clubs. He prefers fist bumps, for example to avoid getting oils, sweat, sunscreen, or other things onto his hands or onto velvet grips.
He’s a super nice guy, so we assume it’s due to not wearing a golf glove.
So, let’s take a deeper look at the latest Fred Couples WITB in 2024.
Fred Couples Quick Facts Table
| Full Name | Frederick Steven Couples |
| Birthday | October 3, 1959 |
| Nickname | Boom Boom |
| Birthplace | Seattle, Washington |
| Age | 64 years old |
| Year Turned Pro | 1980 |
| Tournament Wins | 64 |
| Major Wins | 1 – Masters 1992 |
| World Ranking | 82 |
| Equipment Sponsor | Bridgestone, Ashworth, Ecco |
Fred Couples Driver
Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond Driver
Driver
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Fred Couples Fairway Wood
3 Wood 15°
The gentleman from the “Gateway to Alaska” carries a unique fairway wood, opting for the Callaway FTI Squareway. Its technology is from the last decade, albeit with minor customizable tweaks Couples requested to match his needs.
I struggle to get on board with the look, but it is incredibly effective thanks to its accuracy, launch, and distance.
Its unique square clubhead allowed engineers to apply mass around the entire perimeter to resist twisting during the swing. It supposedly encourages a square clubface at contact to produce straighter flight.
* Note: At the 2024, Chubb Classic we observed Fred Couples using the a TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver. However, in his most recent interview he doesn’t mention a mini driver in his setup. So for now, we haven’t replaced this old favorite.
Fred Couples Fairway Woods
5 Wood
Over the years we have spotted Freddie with TaylorMade Stealth fairway wood. However, in more recent years, he was spotted with a Ping G425 Max Fairway Wood designed for a higher launch, straighter flight, and greater consistency in your long game.
Like the Squareway, the Ping G425 Max is a suitable fairway wood for amateur golfers seeking forgiveness, accuracy, and distance.
The club’s Facewrap Technology increases flexibility to increase velocity across an expanded area to improve leniency on all strikes.
Ping engineers offer multiple stock shaft options for the G425 Max, but the Alta CB 65 Slate is my top pick because it caters to every swing speed.
Fred Couples Rescue
Rescue Clubs
The 1992 Masters Champions transitions from fairway woods to the TaylorMade Stealth Rescue clubs. Like other hybrids, it is built to simplify your launch from the tee and off the deck, prompting consistent carry distance and a soft landing.
The Fujikura Ventus Red is your only stock shaft option, but Fred appears to be using the Kai’li™ Blue 60TX.
Fred Couples Irons
Irons 7-PW
Despite not being the latest technology, they boast exceptional feel, workability, and control, with a dash of forgiveness for consistency from the fairway and rough.
Fred Couples Utility Iron
21 Degree
Since this Fred Couples WITB is for the year of 2024, he was seen using his Callaway X-Forged 21 Utility Iron in February.
We assume it’s been replaced by his new setup of rescue clubs and woods. However, that doesn’t mean he won’t return to it either.
You’ll also note from our photo Fred Couples is a supporter of axeALS, an organization that helps fund ALS treatments. His clubhead covers show the company logo clearly on them.
Fred Couples Wedges
Wedge 50°
Freddie currently has four wedges in his bag.
Starting with the Callway Jaws Raw wedge, he uses a 50 degree loft.
It’s the only Callaway wedge in his bag, opting to stick with his old standby TaylorMade wedges and his Bridgestone pitching wedge.
You’ll notice on the Callaway Jaws Raw that Freddie has his initials (F.C) engraved on it.
Wedge 54 & 58°
The University of Houston graduate opts for a TaylorMade ATV or All Terrain Versatility wedge. It is a brilliant construction to play an array of shots from the sand, the fringe, and the rough or tight fairway lies.
Here’s one of my favorite photos of Freddie using his wedge out of the bunker. His effortless-looking swing always draws a crowd.
The TaylorMade ATV wedge has an all-milled groove design paired with micro-texture across the clubface for increased revolutions per minute. This helps the average player retain friction across the clubface for consistent spin and control.
Fred Couples Putter
The Fred Couples DASS SS28 is priced at a premium, fetching a cool $3,000 (and currently sold out at the time of our article).
Freddie keeps it interesting by swapping between Bettinardi putters with five different ones that we are aware of.
His grips also change depending on the style of the putter. At the Chubb Classic he was utilizing a SuperStroke grip (seen above) with the Fred Couples SS28 Gamer. Then more recently, at the Boeing Classic he was using a traditional Bettinardi grip.
One thing that remains constant…his loyalty to Bettinardi.
Final Thoughts on Fred Couples WITB
Compared to some of his peers on the PGA Tour Champions, like Bernhard Langer, our Fred Couples WITB shows the American has a more consistent setup.
His Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond driver is better suited to lower handicappers with high swing speeds. However, the remainder of his gear could work for the average senior amateur.
His fairway woods and golf irons are easy to launch, feel good, and are forgiving, while his wedges are versatile and high spinning.
Overall, his golf equipment is better suited to superior low handicap golfers. However, mid and high-handicappers can get away swinging these fairway woods, irons, and golf wedges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the bag for Fred Couples?
Fred Couple’s bag contains an eclectic mix of clubs, from long-time favorites to more recent picks, including Callaway, Bridgestone, Bettinardi, and Ping for his driver, woods, irons, wedges, putter, and golf balls. In 2024, he relied more on woods and rescue clubs than in prior seasons.
What putter does Fred Couples use?
Fred Couples uses a Bettinardi Fred Couples SS28 Gamer putter.
What yellow ball does Fred Couples play?
Fred Couples uses a yellow matte Bridgestone Tour B RXS golf ball. The yellow color helps him see the golf ball better.
Is Fred Couples Italian?
Fred Couples is of Italian descent on his father’s side of the family. His dad, Tom Couples is the child of Italian immigrants. Their last name was originally Coppola, and it was changed to Couples to sound less Italian.
How far does Fred Couples hit his driver?
Fred Couples hits his driver on average 260+ yards.
What golf shoes does Fred Couples wear?
Fred Couples wears Asics golf shoes, which are known for their comfort and water resistance.
