Inside defending PGA champ Xander Schauffele’s golf bag

By: Jack Hirsh May 14, 2025

Xander Schauffele's golf bag at the 2025 PGA Championship.

Xander Schauffele hasn't changed much from last year.

Johnny Wunder/GOLF

Xander Schauffele was at the top of his game last year when he won two major championships, but this was especially the case at the 2024 PGA Championship, where he set the all-time major scoring record.

So it shouldn’t be a surprise that Schauffele hasn’t changed much in his bag as he gets set to defend his first major title.

Due to an early season injury, Schauffele has played just seven times so far this season and has recorded just one top 10, although that was a T8 at the Masters, and he finished T11 at last week’s Truist Championship.

After an early season switch to the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond, Schauffele has reverted back to the Paradym Ai-Smoke he used last year.

Keep reading below for Schauffele’s full specs as he tries to defend his title at Quail Hollow.

Xander Schauffele 2025 PGA Championship WITB

Xander Schauffele driver. — Johnny Wunder/GOLF

Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai-Smoke Triple Diamond 10.5˚ @ 10.2˚(Cog setting: N/S, 7 g forward, 8 g back, 188.2 g total weight), Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana PD 70TX shaft (45.5″ EOG, Tipped 1″, D1.7 swingweight)

ALSO AVAILABLE AT: PGA Tour Superstore

Xander Schauffele's 4-wood. — Johnny Wunder/GOLF

4-Wood: Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond 16.5˚ @ 15.7˚ (57˚ lie angle), Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana PD 80TX (42.5″ EOG, Tipped 1.5″, D1.7 swingweight)

Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond Custom Fairway Wood

FEATURES & BENEFITS Penetrating Flight With Low Spin The compact shape and deeper face of the Triple Diamond fairway wood allow players to shape shots with ease and control. A forward weight screw promotes a lower spin rate and a more piercing ball flight for added workability. All New Tungsten Speed Wave for consistently fast ball speeds Featured on the 3-7 wood, the new Tungsten Speed Wave is a 35g weight that positions mass low and forward to promote fast ball speeds. This new, innovative design is engineered specifically to enhance misses low on the face. Ai 10x Face for Optimal Launch and Tight Downrange Dispersion Our most advanced Ai face to date, the new Ai10x Face delivers 10x more control points than the Ai Smart Face. Designed with our C300 Face cup to produce exceptionally fast ball speeds, tight dispersion, and optimized launch across the face.

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ALSO AVAILABLE AT: PGA Tour Superstore, Callaway

Xander Schauffele's UW. — Johnny Wunder/GOLF

Utility Wood: Callaway Apex UW 21 (@ 19.7˚, 57.3˚ lie angle), Mitsubishi Checmical Diamana D+ 90TX (40.75″ EOG, Tipped 1.5″, D3 swingweight)

Callaway Apex Custom Utility Wood

The Apex Utility Wood is the go-to option for the best players on Tour. The unique profile promotes the launch and distance benefits of our high lofted fairway woods, the versatility of Callaway hybrids, along with a more neutral ball flight. It’s a multi-purpose offering that better players can use with confidence off the tee into tight landing areas, out of the fairway into Par-5s, or from the rough. TOUR VERSATILITY, POWER, AND CONTROL The Apex Utility Wood is the go-to option for the best players on Tour. The unique profile promotes the launch and distance benefits of our high lofted fairway woods, the versatility of Callaway hybrids, along with a more neutral ball flight. It’s a multi-purpose offering that better players can use with confidence off the tee into tight landing areas, out of the fairway into Par-5s, or from the rough. TOUR-INSPIRED COMPACT, WORKABLE SHAPE & OPTIMIZED LENGTH The distinct clubhead shaping is inspired by in-depth feedback from Tour pros. They require a compact profile to enhance shot-shaping and improve control. Club lengths are set between a fairway wood and a hybrid, allowing for versatile playability while still being easy to hit. FAST BALL SPEED FROM BATWING TECHNOLOGY & AN A.I. DESIGNED C300 FACE CUP The A.I.-designed Batwing structure is pushed to the perimeter to stiffen the body, allowing the high-strength C300 maraging steel face cup to flex for fast ball speeds. ENHANCED TURF INTERACTION FROM CUTWAVE PRO SOLE The Apex UW is designed for versatile shot-making. An all-new Cutwave Pro Sole is a streamlined design, engineered specifically to cut through the turf more efficiently. HIGH LAUNCH, CONSISTENT CONTROL AND TIGHTER DISPERSION The center of gravity is precisely positioned in a neutral location for an exceptional combination of high launch, steeper landing angles, consistent spin characteristics and reduced draw bias. The Apex UW is an excellent option for better players looking for a more playable hybrid or fairway wood.

$299.99 from Fairway Jockey

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Xander Schauffele's 7-iron. — Johnny Wunder/GOLF

Irons: Callaway Apex TCB 24 Raw 4-PW (Lie: 61˚ 7-iron), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts (37″ 7-iron)
Lofts: 23.2, 27.1, 31.4, 35.4, 40.2, 44, 47.8

Callaway Apex TCB 24 Custom Irons

Since Xander Schauffele put a TCB iron in play,his strokes gained in approach have significantlyincreased year over year. Now in 2024, he is top 5 inthe world in strokes gained on the field, and has wontwo major championships with the new ’24 TCB Iron. MAJOR SUCCESS Trusting the ‘24 Apex TCB iron, Xander Schauffelewent on to secure two major championships in the2024 season. TOUR FEEL Combining our best in technology, the ’24 TCB usesa 1025 tour cavity back body with a 17-4 tour tunedface for consistent spin and control up and down thebag. The feel is second to none. Just ask Xander. PRO LOOKS The beautiful raw aesthetic and overall footprint isexactly what Xander was looking for. With a compact controllable shape, and shorter blade length, TCB ’24 are players irons for discerning golfers.

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ALSO AVAILABLE AT: PGA Tour Superstore, Callaway

Wedges: Callaway Opus 52-10S @ 53˚, Titleist Vokey Design SM10 56.10S @ 57˚ and Vokey Wedgeworks SM10 60K* @ 61˚ (Lie: 63.5˚, +1/8″ length, D3 swingweight), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

*Schauffele also carries an SM10 60.04T @ 61˚ that is pictured above, but expect the K* in the bag this week

Callaway Opus Custom Wedge

Welcome Opus – Callaway’s very best in wedge design, taking wedge play around the world to an entirely new level. By utilizing an all-new Spin Gen Face Technology™, three elements of spin come together to provide short game action and control like never before. We’ve spent hours poring over every detail of shape and design with the very best players in the world, so you can have a wedge that sits confidently behind the ball, poised to hit any shot your game may require. Spin Gen Face Technology™ for Tour Level Spin Spin Gen Face Technology provides spin and control in your wedges by combining 3 key elements on the face; an all-new tighter pitch which puts more grooves on the face, offset groove-in-groove for spin when opening the face, and a new aggressive face blast providing spin and bite on partial shots. These three elements work in conjunction to provide a crisp, tour level spin. Tour Certified Shaping Opus wedges are the most Tour-tested, Tour-validated shapes in Callaway history. A higher toe peak, radius in the leading edge, and easier hosel transitions make Opus our best wedge shape ever. Grind Options to Fit Your Game Your technique travels with you, so finding the right grind for your swing is paramount in wedge play. With Opus, we have a complete lineup of sole shapes from narrow to wide, available in our popular S grind, forgiving W, versatile C, and Tour-favorite T grind.

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Putter: Odyssey Toulon Las Vegas CH Xander PROTO (34.5″ EOG, 71.5˚ Lie, 3˚ Loft, 520 g total weight), Superstroke Zenergy Pistol 2.0

Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour Dot

Callaway Chrome Tour Golf Balls

Chrome Tour is the new gold standard in Tour Balls. From core to cover, every detail in the new Chrome Tour has been optimized for the better player seeking distance & feel. HYPER FAST SOFT CORE New Hyper Fast Soft Core produces exceptionally fast ball speed for long distance. SEAMLESS TOUR AERO New Seamless Tour Aero delivers a consistent ball flight on every shot. HIGH-PERFORMANCE TOUR URETHANE SOFT COVER New High-Performance Tour Urethane Soft Cover consistently delivers greenside control with incredible feel.

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Grips: Golf Pride MCC Align

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Jack Hirsh

Golf.com Editor

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.