Why in the Bag? Ian Fraser

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txg.ca - Going through Ian's 2018 bag setup including clubs from several different manufacturers, and a very interesting configuration in the putter!
Filmed at: Tour Experience Golf
Custom Golf Club Fitting Studio - Toronto, Canada
Featuring: Ian Fraser & Matt Blois
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[@bobbyk3469]

Matt made a great point. Some of us are never going to make the tour and just love to tinker. That has a lot to do with why we watch. I learn something new in every video, then see if it can be incorporated into my game.

[@1980davyboy]

Hi

[@lefthandnothing]

Really cool to see how/why the decisions to keep old tech in the bag and the reasons for a change to the newer product.

[@ps6936]

I would loved to let Ian to look at my bags and improve them as required. I am saving now, hopefully won't be too long. I really enjoy this video. Thanks

[@garyyip8854]

Good to see that Ian is as much a club 'junkie' as the rest of us!!! :DDDD

[@DizzyGoat44]

For real! Also with his job, being around it all the time and knowing all the information it would be a feat not to be haha always knowing there’s something that might be just that much better.

[@glennsmith7897]

Very jealous that you get to try so many combinations of clubs. I wish I had somewhere near to me that has that kind of choice to find the best for my game

[@mitchcosentino674]

Hey Ian, Mitch C from Wine Country here. A couple of comments on the Hi Toe. These clubs are very special as you note. I have hit incredible shots out of terrible lies of all kinds. Callaway PM grind proceeded the Hi Toe and while it was very good out of the bad, it was extremely inconsistent on full shots. The Hi Toe is much better. I have been playing a TM Hi Toe from the tour department that has incorporated refinements for the Tour with a more square leading edge, a slightly smaller head, one less groove and a little different some grind. Some these refinements are to be seen in the new stronger lofts coming. All I can say that this has become one of my favorite clubs in my bag (along with my BGrace short stick). My 60* is great on full shots and magic around the greens! I have the stronger ones coming😁

[@timoldfield882]

I thoroughly enjoy your videos over here in the UK. I learn so much every time. Just when I think I understand a particular aspect you make me realise that I know very little. Keep up the great work guys. Your training regime sounds punishing .....mine is usually a Full English !

[@bengreen1262]

Tim Oldfield Haha 🤣🥞🤣

[@ocke94]

I'm hopefully getting my hands on one of those putter shafts soon, so excited!

[@dmassey1740]

Glad to see the hi-toe in your bag. I added it about 6 weeks ago as well and its the only thing in my bag I wont consider changing during my upcoming fit

[@johnstone5377]

Awesome WTB. Love the variety of brands. I’ve never been one to be “brand loyal”. Was always searching for clubs that gave me the best fit. Seriously have to get up to Canada 🇨🇦 to get fitted by y’all! Great stuff guys.

[@adolfozayas3359]

Very cool video. Would love to see an update later on regarding the hybrid/driving iron. Great bag.

[@bluffgubben]

I just cancelled a meeting for this! Going to watch it now :) Edit: totally worth it

[@GDMan-fb1jx]

New to your channel and love all the information and knowledge that you both share with the viewer Watching Matt’s swing is pretty impressive, smooth power and balance Thank you George

[@charlesrohl7635]

I have the hi-toe (60d). Great around the greens, either being short sided or behind a bunker !👍

[@mujarice]

Play a Bobby Grace 3 diamond tour since March. I've had almost every style/brand of putter out there. Always struggled with rolling the ball end over end and on target. No more struggles. Hands down the best addition to my bag EVER. Underrated putters. If I buy another putter, it will be a Bobby Grace.

[@mujarice]

Also, I've had interest in a stability putter shaft. I have the heavier weights in my BG putter and have a Tour Lock optivibe (I think 75g) under my lower hand. How would I be able to use a Stability shaft and get the weight up? I'm assuming that the graphite upper section has thicker walls and can't accommodate the optivibe. I think some stability in the shaft will benefit me with the added weight on both ends of the shaft. Thanks

[@andyholt7038]

New subscriber so playing catch up. Love the content you guys are putting out.

[@scotty_teee4226]

Been looking forward to this one for a while!!! Great looking set up through the bag. Really considering the hi-toe wedge myself as most of my shots with my 60 are opening the face up and playing around. Not so much full shots. And they seem so popular

[@wallstreetoneil]

I hit the new Taylormade GAPR Mid #4 (21 degrees) yesterday while picking up some golf balls at Golftown. I REALLY liked that club. That club in a 3 with a nice custom shaft I think would be a really good candidate for your hybrid replacement. It was easy to hit off the mat and had a very nice flight. Far more confidence inspiring that any driving iron and the smaller footprint made it very playable with good turf interaction. I predict that club with a nice custom shaft could be a very hot seller for you guys for people looking for both short & long hybrids & driving irons. Didn't like the low or high GAPRs but that Mid is really good. I can actually see myself replacing both my Taylormade M1 #4 and Callaway Epic #2 (my short & long hybrids) with two of these clubs. Please have Matt or you Ian do a show on that club compared to the 790 UDI and others.

[@clubchampionmedia]

Review in the Mid is on our list for sure! We filmed a review on the Hi last night.

[@MattPisching]

I got my custom order Mid #3 delivered this week. Stock KBS didn't work at all (for me), but using my previous hybrid shaft, my old hybrid is already out of the bag... Can't wait to see Ian and Matt's take!

[@tellwilliams2551]

I absolutely love your show I wish when you recap what’s in my bag a recap of what’s in your bag head shafts so forth so we can read it thank you keep up the good work

[@christopherlafreniere7141]

Nice video for my morning coffee.

[@paulshepherd27]

Love your work guys. 💪👍✌🏻

[@njamesthomasl]

Love to see what players pick when you can have whatever you want in the bag 👌

[@greatpar]

Great irons. Srixon are sleeping giants. The 765 are brilliant. I’m keen to see the new model. Turf interaction is outstanding. If the new model has a thinner sole it’s a no brainer. I play my clubs 3 degree flat. Cheers Ian 👍😀🏌🏼

[@garythompson9439]

Interesting selection of trade tools. Glad to see Im not the only one with 6+ brands in my bag....whatever works..! 😬. A++ gents

[@dlamish]

This channel is the most informative. But also I don’t feel so bad because I play my 2017 M1 the same way. 8.5 degree 440 Head lofted down 6.5 with the weights forward (actually moved both weights onto the front track).

[@paulkelly5883]

Really good. Enjoyed my breakfast even more when this vid came through 👍👍👍

[@banditbaker1675]

Breakfast & Lunch & Afternoon Tea So much info!

[@banditbaker1675]

Certainly worth the wait Guys, best WITB ever! The stuff on Ian`s Putter make-up was pure Gold!! Also the stuff on Ian`s work out routine would be worthy of a Vid on its own, I know that I should be doing more Leg exercises, but Leg exercises HURT so MUCH!!!!!!!

[@clubchampionmedia]

Have some videos planned at the gym with Ian and a fitness trainer, needless to say I'll just be holding the camera and eating a burger quietly in the background!! 😆

[@banditbaker1675]

LOL, well you need to keep your energy levels up to high all those long Drives!

[@austinlauer1910]

@@clubchampionmedia 🤣

[@philamthebest]

Great video!!!! Is it terrible that I’m hugely jealous!! Lol.

[@yanncanelada9053]

Great Video! So much valuable information! Thanks guys!

[@ianshepherd6476]

i saw someone suggest a course vlog i would love to see that too! very cool Ian needs to write a book for fitters hes the master fitter!!

[@sennett0r]

Love the videos and channel! Would you guys ever do a course vlog type video? I would love to see that!

[@josh5001]

Super interesting vid guys, many thanks 👍

[@ennuigolf6525]

Those T|X|G head covers are sharp.

[@ahmadhanifah617]

I’ve been waiting for this WITB for quite sometime....

[@oldgold5848]

Another great vid guys.

[@mitchleask1368]

Great video guys. It's always interesting to see what's in the bag of someone who has access to pretty much everything. Is it possible to get a detailed list of the bag in the video description?

[@seanglackin8580]

New subscriber to the channel really enjoy the content. Keep up the good work. Would love to see yous do some on course testing videos

[@perbackmanlof5603]

Great video, thanks! Very interesting. Would also love to hear more about what exercises you do at the gym. Squats and deads are a given, but it's not easy to find golf specific work outs for power and stability.

[@clubchampionmedia]

Have some videos planned for that actually!

[@perbackmanlof5603]

Good to hear, looking forward to it!

[@keithfinley2939]

I use Tiger's last Nike 60°... Perfect wedge

[@FenwayJoe7129]

I am looking forward to seeing this. :)

[@jbuburuz]

thank you loved the details of why and what's in your bag. I found your radius putter information interesting. because I pulled a 2ft putt today :(. but then I have only ever played with one putter I bought off the shelf at canadaintire for 25$. time for new putter. I am going to get new putter one day just find the weight and feel of mine comfortable. maybe new putter can help me find mid 80s.

[@JT-ic9mp]

If you're local why not treat yourself and just go all out...book a putter fitting at TXG and go from there!

[@jbuburuz]

@@JT-ic9mp I guarantee if I am around Toronto I will book visit.

[@GolfersTherapy]

I would really love to see the Hi-Toe in the 50,52,54 range, I currently have a 56 degree PM grind that essentially is a lob wedge.

[@TC-ps9sd]

Enjoyed this video guys. I'm quite certain I couldn't get that driver off of the ground.

[@michaelmccarthy5841]

Ian, I have the 60 Callaway PM wedge and same thing. I feel like I can get up and down from everywhere, but outside of 60 yards it stays in the bag. I think it’s the rounded leading edge, I don’t always feel 100% confident that I’m lined up with my shot.

[@markquinn6443]

Great video!

[@jesseruiz9257]

Nice....I was always curious what the man had in his bag

[@brentkrug]

Totally agree about TM Hi Toe.....out of deep rough.....sand whatever it is best I ever hit. Not the greatest if you try to hit it 75-90 yards full......but around green from any lie it is killer. Once you get used to look it is money (-:

[@joe_lukes]

Had the opportunity to go to a Srixon Demo Day yesterday and hit the new line. The H85 was a rocket launcher. Launched almost too high - would be interested to see what shaft you would end up with in that. And the 785 irons felt great. The smaller sole of them is absolute money. We have extremely similar swings/speeds/tenancies so I will be curious to see what you end up with.

[@clubchampionmedia]

Had a feeling you'd like those Z785's Joe!

[@stryker2828]

Ian, can you share your strength training routine? 😃😃

[@JamesThompson-zl2sk]

Hi Ian & Matt Can’t believe you don’t use miura wedges if you’d let me know a few months ago you didn’t have any I would of told you of a good competition with the chance to win some. Wedges still going very well. Another interesting and in depth video.

[@clubchampionmedia]

😆👍😆

[@teammanlex]

Really great video!!! It raised 2 questions: 1- I've always wondered why the Wilson Fat Shaft died out, it seemed to be a great idea to me. Maybe it was an idea ahead of it's time - it sure sounded cool when you were swinging them. Do you have any thoughts on why it didn't catch on (was it just the name?)? 2- Do you think at some stage you could do a video on the gym weights/exercises that Ian alluded to with regards to increasing his clubhead speed? It would be a good companion to your superspeed series. Cheers, and keep up the great work.

[@jadachi9528]

Bobby Grace putter with a Scotty Cameron grip....Niiiice ;=)

[@chrisviducich2062]

Have you guys considered doing a putter shaft comparison video between maybe the UST-Mamiya Frequency Filtered Putter Golf Shaft and the Stability Putter Shaft Ian has in his putter? Big price difference in the two but I would be interested in hearing the breakdown in technology. Thanks!

[@clubchampionmedia]

Just filmed a review on the stability putter shaft this evening!

[@amolyajnik2727]

Are the Modus 125 in the wedges the 125 iron shaft or the 125 wedge shaft?

[@scottclements694]

Ian I was interested to hear that you had early extension issues as I suffer from the same issue. I have a low handicap and still have this challenge. I know what needs to be fixed but am having trouble implementing the changes. I'd be interested to know if there have been any particular drills that you have found very effective in making the change?

[@tellwilliams2551]

Scott Clements yes would love to know drills to fix problem

[@CraigalFun]

Ian what are your golfing goal/s? What do you currently play off hancicap? I would like too see you and Matt have a Foresight Skills challenge for a bit of craic. Love how you have stayed away from alot of mainstream stuff in wedges and putter!!

[@clubchampionmedia]

I believe Ian is about a scratch right now, I'm sure he'd like to get to +2 or better which he's more than capable of for sure!

[@JuanGarcia-hr1wf]

When do we get some of those sharp TXG headcovers for us platinum members?

[@clubchampionmedia]

They are definitely coming Juan! Ian has some samples from one company but we haven't finalized the supplier quite yet. It's on our to-do list though we promise.

[@nixongill1063]

I’ve got that exact 3 wood myself. Launch machine! It does chop up the TP5 golf ball though. How does it go with the new version. I’m reading a harder cover this year?

[@tonymoss2484]

Really enjoyed this vlog, hearing your reasons for playing each club interesting. Surprised you’re playing a lighter shaft in your wedges, not sure I fully caught the reason? Cheers.

[@OpaKnows]

Is video of Ian's swing classified? Must be the second-most requested video.

[@NPD-lk7ii]

sabr686 There was a video about a month ago I believe featuring his swing.

[@zakmichael]

Prepared for the most tricked out bag in history!

[@davidlum8313]

I'm interested in your testing the Breakthrough putter shaft. I'm using a face balanced mallet and want to see if the lower torque and stiffer tip can help me out.

[@jessetraskal3945]

Great video guys, Just wondering if you could comment on or have tried the srixon 765 50* AW vs the RTX 3 50* ?? Thanks!

[@jgoldbe5ful]

I’ve got a 58 hi toe in the bag and couldn’t agree with you more Ian on how good it is. One question I have is that from pictures I’ve seen online lots of tour guys play the club with a more traditional grind than the ATV. Any reason why more guys on tour aren’t using the ATV grind and do you think TM will come out with more standard grinds for the club?

[@craigwall775]

Great video but I do have gapping question based on your comment. I hit my 4 wood 17 degree rogue approximately 260 but my driver which is a 9.5 rogue I hit 280. In your mind is that appropriate gapping or in your opinion is my driver under performing both have an even flo 6.0 blue shaft. My 19 degree M1 hybrid goes 240 for reference. Thanks

[@jimmyandersson9241]

What ball do you play and why? ⛳

[@russellfothergill9082]

Very interesting video Ian. Just one point, vsp on trackman is not the same as dynamic lie on quad. It’s possible to have a very high vsp but deliver a low handle. Dan carraher has done a v good KZbin video on as they’re often referred to as the same

[@brianscott4472]

You guys should do a course blog together

[@rohanmostert4975]

Radial face on a putter = bulge and roll on the driver? And a Scotty grip on the putter! On another note, how do u feel about a pitching wedge to match the iron composition vs a specialised wedge in a 45-47 loft?

[@sirmike2k10]

Do you guys play the irons at the newer "standard" lengths? I don't mind it in the shorter irons but the long irons seem really long for an iron nowadays! Example: My iron set calls the stock 4 iron at 39.25 inches and the 5 iron is 38.5 inches.!

[@ffkirch]

Shouldn't the ATV grind play with more bounce when opened up? Any experience with the new 4-way sole?

[@John-jn6dt]

PLEASE COME TO NEW YORK actually LONG ISLAND

[@M111OVD]

Nice bag makeup. Quick question - If I'm off 11 and have no fitted clubs, would you expect me to shave shots off my handicap with a full bag fitted for me? Can you put a number on that? I suppose the question is what does a fitting do for you? Dispersion over distance? Cheers

[@clubchampionmedia]

Can be improvement to both dispersion and distance, we see an average of 2-3 shot handicap improvements with our customers

[@robcouch81]

Ian your wedges shaft........ 125 vs S400 I use a s400 would there be any gain in changing?

[@zacharymilos392]

I'm guessing that new stability shaft is the real deal if it's in the bag. Also, that BGrace tech sounds just like the Sik putter tech... Did Sik just copy that? Lastly, do you guys have the ability to fit putters with that stability shaft installed?

[@antoncharlton2224]

Hi just a question where can I test the new Srixon Irons in the UK?

[@stevesjohnson4902]

Can I have the "Stability Shaft" installed in a Newport 2?

[@clubchampionmedia]

Yup!

[@lefty6829]

Head cover please !!! Can we buy & ship to the UK?

[@M40753]

great video as usual guys ! Ian was nice to know what s in your bag :) i'm interested on your 3 wood shaft -- is this the one you have ? (TZx275 Driver/Fwy M4 75.5 23.0 11.5 81.4 47.0 19.2 260 3.1 0.335 46 3 )

[@HuntingYe]

Is Ian a long driver with that driver set up?!?! Wowow

[@halfsumo12345]

Same driver shaft as Kevin Na I believe

[@nickmillar3975]

Are you still gaming the m3 even after the flash, f9 , m5 has came out

[@JuanGarcia-hr1wf]

Hey Ian. Great video with detailed explanation on your clubs. Would it be possible to summarize and and list your clubs as part of video description?

[@beradbro]

Have you done why in the bag for Brycen dechamboue?

[@beradbro]

If so can you find out his new putter length and lie angle

[@juantrujillo4200]

I have the same LTD fairway wood. Easy to lunch and low spinning. Rocket launcher. I have the Callaway Rouge Sub zero Driver and I couldn’t not get the 3 wood to beat my LTD.

[@jeffreyschechter6146]

Great WITB on my train commute this morning. What degree was your hi-toe? 58 or 60?

[@clubchampionmedia]

60

[@Aaronfps2]

Txg what is the high toe wedge like of tight lies ?

[@clubchampionmedia]

Quite good, depending on how your technique is

[@ianwhite5265]

Ian my clubhead speed is 90mph with smash factor 1.48 and spin 2400 what sort of distance should I be looking to carry the ball I hit it pretty straight

[@clubchampionmedia]

Depends on the launch angle, you'd likely be around 220-230

[@gregoryedwards8781]

The Cobra LTD fairway wood is incredible, best 180 you ever spent. Better buy those up quick! #SpaceBalls

[@RODERICKBASGOLF]

Best 3w ever

[@paulkaye9334]

What ball do you use?

[@clubchampionmedia]

Srixon Z-star XV

[@DJfookid]

My fiance hates it every time you post a new vid.

[@clubchampionmedia]

Tell her we're sorry 😆😆😆

[@maamold]

Speaking of 3Woods. My old TM 200 Series 3w is what is in the bag now. New 3's feel unwieldy and heavy to me.

[@mattdipadua9575]

Can anyone get that shaft for there putter or is that special for you

[@clubchampionmedia]

Anyone! Available at retail for sale

[@mattdipadua9575]

TXG Tour Experience Golf is that model a toe hang or did u do something to make it toe hang that is the exact putter I’m looking for something like that

[@mattdipadua9575]

What does a shaft like that go for I m not a big tech guy I wouldn’t even know how about getting something like that

[@simonhobbs9097]

Ian, has your game improved with all this gear...could you list the spec of all your gear, I got abit lost, particularly in the spec of the TM 'get out of jail' club. Great video, what about length of 3 woods, irons and wedges ?

[@joe-q4s4q]

Wow!!

[@loucunny17]

What ball?

[@clubchampionmedia]

Srixon Z-Star XV

[@mitchleask1368]

Ian with that driver loft can we please see a long drive contest with Ace? #friedeggsgolf

[@jessebowers819]

4 degrees higher for fw wood? But now I just carry a 5 after the fw wood loft video 🤦🏼‍♂️ you’re killing me, Ian lol, it is lofted down to 16 1/2 though 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@daniel80111]

Only 15 rounds per year?!? You gotta get out there more when you’re shooting -4!