Russell Henley secured his sixth PGA Tour victory at the 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge, showcasing a blend of older and newer Titleist equipment. His decisive performance at Colonial included crucial putting and refined wedge play, marking his second win in as many years.
Henley’s bag featured a strategic mix of aged and updated gear. He notably reverted to the six-year-old Titleist TSi3 driver and 4-wood, a departure from his previous season’s setup. This choice did not hinder his ball-striking, as his control off the tee and through the fairways remained consistent. His iron play was anchored by 2019 Titleist T100s, supplemented by a new T250 4-iron, indicating a focus on blending familiarity with modern distance.
A critical addition to Henley’s arsenal was the new Titleist GTS3 7-wood, incorporated just two weeks prior at the PGA Championship. This club provided increased versatility, complementing his established iron setup. His short game was further bolstered by new Titleist Vokey SM11 wedges, maintaining his preferred grind configuration. The 60.04T lob wedge proved particularly effective around the greens, allowing for precise control. His putting was exceptional, highlighted by over 100 feet of putts made on the final Sunday, including four consecutive birdies to close the tournament. This performance underscored the efficacy of his equipment choices under pressure.
Vokey Wedge representative Aaron Dill commented on Henley’s lob wedge: “The most important thing for Russell with his 60 is knowing he has the most versatility when greenside,” Dill said. “It was this time last year when he first tested the 60.04T and added it to the bag. Right away Russell mentioned confidence when he opened the face, and he loved the way the wedge felt gliding through sand.” Henley also praised his Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5 Tour Prototype putter, stating, “I got fitted with my coach Phil Kenyon and he was all about this putter for me. Just based on the feel and the forgiveness, combining those two, that was kind of a no-brainer where we landed,” He further elaborated: “Because, the greens, if they get really fast or if they’re a little on the slower side, because they can’t cut them because of wind or whatever it is, you want to have a putter that can perform in all those aspects. So I feel like that’s kind of the big thing is, can I bring this putter to any situation?” His equipment choices demonstrably contributed to his victory.
