Aaron Rai broke through for his second PGA Tour win and first major title at the PGA Championship Sunday, and brings to light perhaps the most eclectic gear setup to win a major in years.
It starts at the top with Rai’s seven-year-old TaylorMade M6 driver. Rai, a free agent, has used other drivers over the past two years for stretches, but he always kept coming back to the high-forgiveness TaylorMade model from 2019. He clearly has an emotional connection to the club, and he showed why this week.
While Rai was 66th in the field in driving distance, he was 4th in accuracy, hitting 67 percent of his fairways, including seven of his last eight on Sunday.
We are potentially five holes away from a 2019 TaylorMade M6 driver winning a major in 2026.
Brandt Snedeker won in a 2017 M2 last week. pic.twitter.com/dGVu1212V6
— Jack Hirsh (@JR_HIRSHey) May 17, 2026
Rai’s victory marks TaylorMade’s fifth driver victory in the last five major championships. Those wins came with the newer Qi10 (2024) or Qi4D (2026) from Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.
But perhaps the most distinctive in his bag are covers on his TaylorMade P7TW irons. Rai has used iron caps for his entire career and he explained in a 2021 SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio Interview that he still uses them to remind himself where he came from.
“I grew up in a working class family and golf has always been a very expensive game,” Rai said. “I started at the age of 4 and my dad paid for the equipment, paid for my memberships, my entry fees. And it wasn’t money we really had, to be honest, but he always bought me the best clubs.
“When I was about 7 or 8 years old, (my father) bought me a set Title 690 MBand they were like 800-1000 pounds at the time, just for a set of clubs for a kid. I loved them. When we would go out and practice, he would clean every groove afterwards with a pin and baby oil.”
Not long after, Rai’s father went out and bought ironclads to protect the investment.
“To protect the golf clubs, he thought it would be good to put iron covers on them,” Rai said. “Since then I’ve had iron covers on all my sets just to appreciate the value of what I have, and it all started with the first set.
“Even though on the PGA Tour, we get equipment and we’re given everything we need, it’s more out of principle. The value of not losing sight of what I have and where I am.
“The caps will stay, I’m sorry.”
Using a TaylorMade Spider Tour V, Aaron Rai will become the fifth major winner in the last six to use a Spider putter in the last six.
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy won the other four with Spider Tour X.
The Spider Tour V is TaylorMade’s most advanced CG… pic.twitter.com/t0xu8GtbDe
— Jack Hirsh (@JR_HIRSHey) May 17, 2026
Rai also holds one incredible run of TaylorMade Spider putterswith the family now taking five of the last six big winners. Rai uses a Tour V SpiderTaylorMade’s front-most CG hammer, which gives the putter a blade-like feel, with a flowing neck for added face spin.
The putter is a fairly new addition to the bag, making its debut last fall at the BMW PGA Championship.
It also plays like a TaylorMade Qi10 3-wood and 5-wood, and the freestyle has been in the bag for each of the last six major championships.
Continue reading below for Rai’s full WITB breakdown.
Aaron Rai’s winning clubs at the PGA Championship
Driver: TaylorMade M6 9.0
Axle: Aldila synergy 70TX
TaylorMade Qi4D Custom Driver
SHAPE FOR SPEED The re-engineered head profile increases ball speed thanks to improved aerodynamics developed through advanced simulations. FACE FOR DISTANCE 60x Carbon Twist Face™ is a technological cornerstone that provides weight savings, exceptional ball speed and more durability compared to a titanium face. ADJUSTABLE PERFORMANCE The 4° loft sleeve can be used to adjust the loft angle, reach and face for optimized flight. PROVEN TOUR TECHNOLOGY The new and improved Speed ​​Pocket™ cutting edge protects ball speed and reduces spin on low face shots. Advanced CAD modeling creates a design with a clean and powerful sound, a foundation of TaylorMade driver performance. Multi-material construction allows engineers to strategically place mass in areas of the head where it maximizes performance, speed and stability.
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3-Wood: TaylorMade Qi10 15.0Ëš
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8-X
5-Wood: TaylorMade Qi10 18.0Ëš
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8-X
TaylorMade Qi4D Custom Fairway Wood
PROVEN RECIPE TaylorMade Fairways have dominated the Tour for more than a decade due to their unique performance recipe that allows for maximum distance and versatility. The Qi4D fairway is designed for golfers who want cutting-edge technology while prioritizing versatility and control with amazing distance. REGULAR PERFORMANCE The use of a single Trajectory Adjustment System weight (8g x1) provides the golfer with a more mass efficient way to adjust flight, spin and swing weight. The 4° loft sleeve can be used to adjust the loft angle, reach and face for optimized flight and is available on all lofts. REFINED ATTRIBUTES, BIG CHANGES Engineers conducted an objective analysis of all performance attributes and discovered new methods to increase performance and reliability. Landing points, layup angles, address views and center of gravity locations were all updated based on tournament feedback and the expertise of leading fairways around the world, ensuring the optimal fairway for all skill levels. PROVEN TOUR TECHNOLOGIES The new and improved Speed ​​Pocket™ upper cut protects ball speed and reduces spin on low face shots. 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 ensure straighter shots on the gums. Multi-material construction allows engineers to maximize performance while increasing curb weight.
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Hybrid: Titleist GT2 24.0Ëš
Axle: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 90 Hybrid TX
Custom GT2 Hybrid title
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Irons: TaylorMade P7TW (5-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S300
TaylorMade P7TW Custom Cuff
THE DEBUT OF MILLED GRIND The MILLED Grind eliminates variations in sole geometry from head to head and ensures precision in every set of irons, while CNC-machined sole geometry and a precise leading edge promote consistent ground interaction. TIGER’S FINGERPRINT Each iron is meticulously shaped to meet Tiger’s distinctive eye – longer blade length, thinner topline, progressive face height and more.
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Wedge: Title Vokey SM9 (44-49), SM11 (54-60)
Attic/Attic: 46.10F @ 44Ëš, 48.10F @ 49Ëš, 54.12D, Wedding 60L
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S300
Title Vokey SM11 Tour Chrome Wedge Custom
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Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour V
Hosel: Flow
Line of Sight: Full line
TaylorMade 2025 Spider Tour Putter Black Custom
BLACK PVD COATING Durable PVD coating creates a beautiful high-quality finish with the sole plate, rear badge and copper accents. TRUE PATHâ„¢ ALIGNMENT Patented alignment system provides visual clarity and helps golfers better predict the line to the hole. WHITE TPU PURE ROLLâ„¢ INSERTM Made from a combination of Surlyn and aluminum, the white TPU Pure Rollâ„¢ insert creates a softer feel. Grooves are angled at 45° to encourage optimal forward spin, as well as sound, feel and overall spin characteristics. The white insert also creates better symmetry with the white True Path alignment. SIGNATURE THIN-WALL CONSTRUCTION We’ve created a super-durable construction by removing excess weight to create Spider’s legendary high MOI and performance. HYBRAR ECHO®DAMPENER HYBRAR is behind the face to dampen unwanted vibrations, delivering premium sound and feel on every shot with the best possible feel. TSS WEIGHT TSS weights provide balanced weighting and help optimize performance for all different shot lengths. STEEL WIRE FRAME Allows engineers to better control weight distribution and CG location.
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Ball: 2019 Titleist Pro V1
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Titleist Pro V1 2025 Custom Golf Balls
h2>THE GREATEST COMBINATION OF SPEED, DROP AND FEEL For players who prioritize total performance. New Faster High-Gradient Core Spherical Plate High-Speed Reinforcement Winding Layer 388 Tetrahedral Dimples Soft Molded Urethane Elastomer Cover Product Features New Faster High-Gradient Core Delivers More Speed and Iron and Wedge Spin for More Control Low Game Spin from a Constant Boost Speed Flight and Speed Penrattilf high. 388 Quad Dimple Design Excellent Greenside Spin from a Soft Molded Urethane Elastomer Cover Player Benefits Outstanding V Distance Drop-and-Stopâ„¢ Growth Control Very Low Long Game Spin Penetrating Trajectory Stable Flight Very Soft Feel What’s New – (What’s Improved 5 Prox2 Performance Attributes More) tee, more control with cuffs, more wedge rolls and more opportunities to shoot lower scores. Player profile For players who prioritize total performance. Available colors and game numbers White golf balls are available with game numbers 1-4, 5-8 and the same number 00 or 1-99. Not available for purchase or delivery to Australia.
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assemblies Make: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Pride of Golf Tournament Velvet Swing Syllables
Tour Velvet Swing Grip The most popular grip in golf today combines an exclusive, state-of-the-art rubber compound, non-slip surface pattern for maximum playability, comfort and safety. Tour Velvet® is the standard on which many club manufacturers base their grip designs. ALL-WEATHER CONTROL Ultimate rubber compound with a non-slip surface pattern for maximum playability and safety. MODERATE SURFACE TEXTURE Scientifically engineered plus sign texture designed to draw moisture away from the surface to allow lasting traction. MODERATE COMMUNICATION The standard grip feel offers moderate comfort and feedback. Specifications: Handle Size: Standard, Medium, Jumbo Core Size: 58 Round, 60 Round, 60 Round
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