Gear & Equipment
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September 25, 2026
Tap In to This Week's Gear News: Srixon, Scotty Cameron, Oktoberfest Essentials
Missed the week’s gear drops while watching the Presidents Cup? Here’s everything you need to know.
With the lead up to the Presidents Cup dominating much of the golf news cycle this week, I wouldn't blame you if you missed some of the biggest pieces of equipment news. That is exactly why we're here to help you stay up to date on everything from limited releases to USGA notices, so let's get right to it.
Scotty Cameron - Phantom OC Spec III
With a name derived from modified car models, these limited-edition Phantom putters come equipped with a durable black PVD finish, high-contrast sightlines, and a black midsized Matador grip.
These new Scotty Cameron Phantom OC Spec III putters will be available in golf shops beginning October 1, and will be priced at $800 each.
Srixon ZXi RKT Woods
With three models to choose from, plus a fairway wood and hybrid to go along with them, Srixon's newest ZXi RKT woods pack a punch. And, on top of all the new tech, they have already earned massive wins at the highest level thanks to Ryan Fox at The Open Championship and Shane Lowry at the Irish Open.
You can find more on the new RKT woods and the Srixon ZXi Irons below:
Srixon ZXi RKT Driver
The ZXi RKT Driver combines fast, forgiveness, and feel with high ball speed and high MOI
$650
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USGA Equipment Notice - Proposed Model Local Rule
It was no secret that after the U.S. Open this year, the USGA, along with the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and the R&A, were looking to make tweaks to the previously proposed rule changes.
And on September 21st, the USGA posted a notice with the proposed updates, which include model local rules. The main points of the notice are below:
As part of the ongoing dialogue, the PGA Tour and DP World Tour have requested that the governing bodies explore and research a series of Model Local Rule options that can be implemented as early as January 2028, including:
(a) Requiring the use of a golf ball model included on the List of Conforming Golf Balls with an overall distance of 317.0 yards or less when tested by the USGA or The R&A.
(b) Requiring the use of a driver head of a model and loft included on the List of Conforming Driver Heads, and when tested prior to competition has a maximum CT of 239 microseconds.
(c) Restricting the maximum permitted length of all clubs (other than putters) to a limit that is less than the 46-inch limit imposed by MLR G-10.
Please note that the near-term Model Local Rules under consideration, if adopted, are not changes to the existing Equipment Rules and will not impact the conformance status of any conforming golf balls or golf clubs.
The USGA also issued a reminder that the governing bodies are still considering other rules in the future to limit distance, with a focus on driver design.
As outlined in the December 2023 communication to stakeholders, The R&A and USGA continue to monitor drivers and explore possible additional options to identify driver design features that potentially could be regulated to reward centre impact position hits versus mishits.
As of now there are no immediate changes forthcoming, but these rules could officially be adopted for tournament play as soon as 2028 for professionals.
TaylorMade Oktoberfest Gear
Frohes Oktoberfest! Celebrate with the latest limited-edition drop from TaylorMade which includes pretzel PIX TP5 and TP5x along with a full collection of headcovers.
Oktoberfest Driver Headcover
The Oktoberfest collection brings about Bavarian tradition with blue-and-white diamonds, golden wheat, the lederhosen, and steins raised high.
$90
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TP5 pix Oktoberfest Golf Balls
Soft pretzels, foaming steins, and blue-and-white diamonds make up the pix pattern of the TP5 and TP5x pix Oktoberfest golf balls.
$65
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