Chris Gotterup just notched Bridgestone irons' first win for irons in six years.
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Chris Gotterup is golf’s latest young up-and-coming star after taking down Rory McIlroy at the Genesis Scottish Open. His win highlights another solid bag setup of a bomber after Aldrich Potgieter won two weeks ago.
Gotterup’s win is significant for two of the three brands he utilizes in his setup. The soon-to-be 26-year-old, who punched his ticket to the Open Championship with the win, is a Bridgestone staffer and not only plays the company’s Tour B X golf ball, but also their recently released 220 MB irons.
The 220 series irons were the first golf clubs the company had released in five years, and Gotterup’s win is the first win for Bridgestone irons in even longer, going back to Matt Kuchar’s last victory at the 2019 Sony Open.
Gotterup’s victory also marks two incredible runs by TaylorMade products. The win is the 24th for the TaylorMade Spider family of putters since the start of 2024, and the 17th of the season for the TaylorMade fairway woods family.
The Spider stat is absolutely insane, and while 15 of those victories have come from Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, the number of non-contracted Spider wins continues to grow, showing the popularity of the putter.
Keep reading below for all of Gotterup’s WITB specs.
Chris Gotterup’s winning clubs at the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open
Driver: Ping G440 LST 9.0˚ Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 70 TX
Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX Wood Shaft
To make the best, you have to use the best. Project X has teamed up with Hexcel, a global leader in composites technology for aerospace and military operations, to utilize their HexTow® carbon fibers. Hexcel’s HexTow® carbon fiber represents the highest quality aerospace-grade carbon fiber delivering superior performance on some of the world’s most advanced aircraft.
The HZRDUS brand is a distinguishing mark of the aggressive swinger, and that legacy is continued with the new HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX. Built with 100% aerospace materials, Smoke Black RDX is the first shaft to utilize Hexcel’s new HexTow® HM54 high modulus carbon fiber and combines it with high tensile strength HexTow® IM2C carbon fiber to provide the ideal blend of stiffness and stability desired by the HZRDUS player. Smoke Black RDX features an ultra-stiff midsection along with a stiff tip section to provide a low launch and low spin shaft designed to keep up with your swing.
Utility Iron: TaylorMade RSi TP UDI 1-iron (16˚) Shaft: KBS CTaper 130 X
TaylorMade P-UDI Custom Utility Iron
Tour inspired shaping for a playable and balanced look at address. Strategically positioned CG for a penetrating ball flight with backspin for players who demand shot making with long irons.
INDIVIDUAL MASS OPTIMIZATION
Featuring advanced thick-thin back wall construction, sound stabilization bar, and deliberately distributed mass to maximize forgiveness. Each iron is uniquely designed with every gram strategically placed to achieve specific performance goals with premium forged feel.
OPTIMAL LAUNCH AND FORGIVENESS
Designed to deliver easy launch, increased forgiveness and enhanced consistency. The new internal weighting structure combines with proven technologies such as the forged 4140 OptiFace, Speed Pocket™ and up to 26g of tungsten.
THRU-SLOT SPEEDPOCKET
The Thru-Slot Speed Pocket™ provides increased face flexibility while preserving ball speed and distance on low face strikes.
Irons: Bridgestone 220 MB (4-9) Shafts: KBS CTaper 130 X
Wedges: TaylorMade Milled Grind 4 (46-SB, 52-SB), MG Proto (56-SB, 60-LB) Shafts: Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 Black Onyx
TaylorMade Milled Grind 4 Custom Wedge
Milled Grind 4 utilizes laser etched Spin Tread and a raw face to provide better bite around the greens and superior spin in wet conditions. Refined shaping creates a smooth aesthetic that inspires creativity around the greens, while improved mass distribution provides a solid feel.
IMPROVED SPIN IN WET CONDITIONS
Spin Tread technology utilizes laser etching to channel away moisture and help retain spin in wet conditions. The same way that tire treads help your car stay connected to the road, Spin Tread redirects water at impact and creates more friction between the club face and golf ball to impart more spin than prior generations.
REFINED SHAPING
MG4 features refinements in shape and visual appeal with a focus on what players perceive at address. Details from the hosel blend, offset and leading-edge straightness were all inspired by the insights and preferences of the best players and most experienced designers. Compared to the previous MG3, MG4 showcases a slightly larger footprint that provides players with a sense of roundness, smoothness and improved ease of use.
RAW FACE & NEW FINISH
There’s a reason raw wedges are preferred by the game’s best players. The unplated material will rust over time to preserve consistent spin while also delivering better performance in wet conditions. A new refined finish with a slightly darker tint minimizes glare and blends seamlessly with the raw face for a unified appearance.
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X L-Neck Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol 2.0
TaylorMade 2025 Spider Tour X Black L-Neck Custom Putter
SPIDER TOUR X L-NECK
For nearly two decades Spider putters have been delivering championship-winning stability and performance to professionals and amateurs alike. Scottie Scheffler recently joined this group by stepping into the winner’s circle for the third time in four starts with a Spider Tour X L-Neck in the bag.
TRUE PATH™ ALIGNMENT
Navigate the greens with clarity with the optically-engineered True Path™ Alignment system. This legacy tech from TaylorMade helps you better visualize the line to the hole while also making it easier to aim the putter towards your target.
WHITE TPU PURE ROLL™ INSERT
Experience a softer feel with our White TPU Pure Roll™ insert. Crafted from a blend of Surlyn and aluminum, it features grooves angled at 45° for optimal forward roll and better overall roll characteristics.
PRECISION WEIGHTING AND DESIGN
A thin wall undercut and steel wireframe allow for precision CG placement, creating a superstructure with enhanced stability and forgiveness.
Full cord. Full firmness. ZGrip is designed for golfers in search of more answers. Our distinct, deep “Z” shaped texture and full cotton cord combine to deliver our firmest grip yet. Get maximum feedback on every shot and confidence in all conditions.
Jack Hirsh is the Associate Equipment Editor at GOLF. A Pennsylvania native, Jack is a 2020 graduate of Penn State University, earning degrees in broadcast journalism and political science. He was captain of his high school golf team and recently returned to the program to serve as head coach. Jack also still *tries* to remain competitive in local amateurs. Before joining GOLF, Jack spent two years working at a TV station in Bend, Oregon, primarily as a Multimedia Journalist/reporter, but also producing, anchoring and even presenting the weather. He can be reached at jack.hirsh@golf.com.
