Akshay Bhatia’s clubs: What’s in his Arnold Palmer Invitational-winning bag

Akshay Bhatia is now a three-time PGA Tour winner after defeating Daniel Berger in a playoff at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Interestingly, he’s won each of those three events, starting in 2023, with largely minimal changes to his golf bag over that span, including the same driver.

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It’s rare for a player to use the same driver on the PGA Tour for going on five seasons, but Bhatia and his Rogue ST Max LS driver from 2022 seem inseparable at this point. Bhatia switched into the new Quantum Triple Diamond Max driver at the American Express, only to revert back to his old faithful after one event.

Bhatia has a unique swing, with an extreme out-to-in path and an open clubface at impact, which is one reason he doesn’t switch equipment often.

His bag is essentially the same as it was for his last win at the 2024 Valero Texas Open, except for the upgrade to Callaway’s new Opus SP wedges last year and the updated version of his Apex TCB irons.

That includes a Callaway Apex UT 22-degree 4-iron replacement, making him the fourth winner this season to have a utility iron in that spot in the bag, joining Collin Morikawa, Jacob Bridgeman and Scottie Scheffler. More and more often, pros are substituting a 4-iron with a utility iron that prioritizes ball speed retention on mishits and improved peak height.

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Bhatia has also played the same shafts for all of his wins, including a Fujikura Ventus Black in all of his woods. Fujikura once again dominated the shaft count this week, with 41.2 percent of the 80-man field playing a Fuji driver shaft, nearly 24 percent higher than their nearest competitor.

Keep reading below for all of Bhatia’s detailed WITB specs.

Akshay Bhatia’s winning WITB at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational

Driver: Rogue ST Max LS 9.0
Actual Loft: 7.2˚
Lie: 57˚
OptiFit Setting: -2/N (Strong Cog)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7X 
Length: 44.875″
Tipping: 1″
Swingweight: D3+

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Fujikura Ventus Black Wood Shaft (Previous Gen)

The Fujikura Ventus Black utilizes a Tour-inspired profile and the first to include Fujikura’s VeloCore Technology in an accelerated taper, ultra stiff tip profile. Maximum energy transfer from the tip section boosts the clubhead’s performance and a straight taper design enhances loading and feel. You can purchase the Fujikura Ventus Black in the following models: 6, 7, and 8. You can buy the Fujikura Ventus Black with the adaptor sleeve of choice built to your requires specifications. JOCKEY TIP: The Fujikura Ventus Black is ideal for the player looking for a low launch, low spin shaft that was designed to significantly tighten shot dispersion and maximize ball speed especially on off-center shots.

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3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 15˚
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8-X

TaylorMade Qi4D Custom Fairway Wood

PROVEN RECIPE TaylorMade Fairways have dominated on Tour for over a decade because of their unique performance recipe, which enables maximum distance and versatility. The Qi4D fairway is designed for golfers who want the most advanced technology while still prioritizing versatility and control with amazing distance. ADJUSTABLE PERFORMANCE Utilizing a single Trajectory Adjustment System weight (8g x1) provides the golfer a more mass efficient way to adjust flight, spin and swing weight. 4° loft sleeve can be used to adjust loft, lie and face angle for optimized flight and is available in all lofts. REFINED ATTRIBUTES, BIG CHANGES Engineers conducted an objective analysis of all the performance attributes and discovered new methods to enhance performance and confidence. Sit points, lie angles, address views, and center of gravity locations were all updated based on Tour feedback and the expertise of leading fitters worldwide, ensuring the optimal fairway across skill levels. TOUR-PROVEN TECHNOLOGIES New and improved cut-through Speed Pocket™ protects ball speed and reduces spin on low-face strikes. Advanced CAD modeling creates a design with a clean and powerful sound, a foundation for TaylorMade fairway performance. Twist Face™ features corrective face curvature designed to provide straighter shots on mishits. Multi-Material Construction allows engineers to maximize performance by increasing discretionary weight.

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Utility Wood: Callaway Prototype Apex UW 2021 19˚
Actual Loft: 19˚ @ 17.8˚
Lie: 57.9˚
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 10-X
Length: 41.5″
Tipping: 1.5″
Swingweight: D3

Callaway 2025 Apex Custom Utility Wood

The Apex UW is designed for serious, avid golfers seeking the perfect blend of a fairway wood’s power and a hybrid’s versatility. Engineered with Tour feedback and loaded with performance technologies, it delivers a higher, more neutral ball flight with the control all players demand.  TUNGSTEN SPEED WAVE A dynamic, 41g+ tungsten wave structure positions mass low and forward, enhancing ball speed and launch—particularly on low-face strikes where players tend to lose distance. STEP SOLE DESIGN A redesigned sole with a stepped geometry reduces turf interaction, helping to maintain swing speed through impact and promoting more consistent contact across different lies. TRIAXIAL CARBON CROWN The lightweight carbon construction allows for strategic weight redistribution, creating a more forgiving clubhead while refining launch and spin for greater shot-making control. TOUR-INSPIRED SHAPING Designed with input from the world’s best, the compact, refined shape and neutral face angle inspire confidence at address and deliver workability from tee to turf.

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Irons: Callaway X Forged UT (22 degrees), Callaway Apex TCB Raw (5-PW)
Shafts: KBS $-Taper 125 S+
Length: Standard (37″ 7-iron)
Loft Progression: 22/26/30/34/38/42/46
Lie: 2 Flat (60˚ 7-Iron)

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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Wedges: Callaway Opus SP (50-10S, 54-10S, 60-08C)
Lofts/Grinds: 50-10S @ 49˚, 54-10S, 60-08C @ 61˚
Shafts: KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 135 X

Callaway Opus SP Custom Wedge

SPIN POCKET™ CONSTRUCTION A re-engineered 2-piece construction head design strategically reshapes mass to optimize CG locations. The Spin Pocket redistributes weight higher, raising the CG, and promoting a lower, more penetrating launch. The result is more spin and enhanced control, especially when you need to flight shots or attack tight pins. NEW SPIN GEN 2.0 FACE™ The most advanced face in OPUS history. A new 17° groove angle with tighter pitch spacing delivers more groove edge contact for more consistent spin across a variety of lies. Combined with a deeper cross-hatch laser pattern across the face, Spin Gen 2.0 produces enhanced friction for more bite and stopping power on all types of approach shots. SHAPE 6 – TOUR-VALIDATED PROFILE Trusted by Tour players for its clean, confident look at address, Shape 6 offers precise leading edge shaping and refined sole geometry. Shape 6 is the 6th and final iteration in the Opus prototype shaping phase, validated by Tour players and major champions. OPUS SP introduces progressive shaping in gap wedges to seamlessly blend with modern iron sets—creating a more cohesive setup from top to bottom. X GRIND – VERSATILITY WITH BOUNCE Back by popular demand, the X Grind returns in OPUS SP. Designed for shotmakers who want added bounce for forgiveness, without giving up versatility, the X Grind is ideal for players who like to open the face around the greens or play in firmer turf conditions. It’s the perfect blend of playability and performance in a wide range of shots and conditions.

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Putter: Odyssey Jailbird 360 Broomstick DB
Loft: 3˚
Length: 50″
Insert: Micohinge
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Split

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Ball: 2024 Callaway Chrome Tour

Callaway 2026 Chrome Tour Golf Balls

SPEED TECHNOLOGY Revolutionary new Tour Fast Mantle that increases distance through an optimized core/layer system. ADVANCED SEAMLESS TOUR AERO® Incredible distance and flight consistency on every shot. PRECISION TOUR URETHANE COVER Exceptional feel and greenside control.   PRECISION TECHNOLOGY Provides the ultimate in consistency. Every detail in the design, manufacture, and testing of the Chrome Tour ball has been engineered to ensure maximized performance throughout your game.

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Grips: Iomic

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