Akshay Bhatia is now a three-time PGA Tour winner after defeating Daniel Berger in a playoff at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Interestingly, he has won each of these three events, starting in 2023, with mostly minimal changes to his golf bag over that period, including the same driver.
It’s rare for a player to use the same driver on the PGA Tour to go five seasons, but Bhatia and his Rogue ST Max LS driver from 2022 seem inseparable at this point. Bhat switched to the new Quantum Triple Diamond Max driver to American Express, only to return to his old faithful after an event.
Bhatia has a unique swing, with an incredible path and an open face on the strike, which is one reason why he doesn’t switch gears often.
His purse is essentially the same as his last win in the 2024 Valero Texas Open, except for last year’s upgrade to Callaway’s new Opus SP wedges and the updated version of its Apex TCB irons.
That includes a replacement Callaway Apex UT 22-degree 4-iron, making him the fourth winner this season to have a handy iron in that spot in the bag, joining Collin Morikawa, Jacob Bridgeman and Scottie Scheffler. More and more, pros are replacing a 4-iron with a utility iron that prioritizes maintaining ball speed at impact and improved tip height.
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-player field playing a Fuji driver shaft, nearly 24 percent higher than their nearest competitor.
Continue reading below for all the detailed specs of Bhatia’s WITB.
Akshay Bhatia’s WITB winner at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational
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Driver: Cheat ST Max LS 9.0
Actual loft: 7.2Ëš
Lie: 57Ëš
OptiFit Setting: -2/N (Hard End)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7X
Length: 44.875″
Tip: 1″
Swing Weight: D3+
Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond Max Custom Driver
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Fujikura Ventus Shaft Black Wood (Previous Generation)
The Fujikura Ventus Black uses a Tour-inspired profile and the first to incorporate Fujikura’s VeloCore Technology into an accelerated, extremely stiff tip profile. Maximum energy transfer from the tip section increases clubhead performance and a straight taper design improves loading and feel. You can buy the Fujikura Ventus Black in the following models: 6, 7 and 8. You can buy the Fujikura Ventus Black with your choice of adapter sleeve built to your specifications. FRIEND TIP: The Fujikura Ventus Black is ideal for the player looking for a low launch shaft and low spin, which is designed to significantly tighten shot distribution and maximize ball speed, especially on off-center shots.
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3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 15Ëš
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 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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Useful wood: Callaway Apex UW 2021 Prototype 19Ëš
Current Loft: 19Ëš @ 17.8Ëš
Lie: 57.9Ëš
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 10-X
Length: 41.5″
Tip: 1.5″
Swing weight: D3
Callaway 2025 Apex Custom Utility Wood
The Apex UW is designed for the serious, avid golfer looking for the perfect blend of fairway wood power and hybrid versatility. Engineered with tournament feedback and loaded with performance technology, it delivers a higher, more neutral ball flight with the control all players seek. TUNGSTEN SPEED WAVE A dynamic, 41g+ tungsten wave structure positions the mass down and forward, increasing ball speed and release—especially on low face shots where players tend to lose distance. OUTLET DESIGN A redesigned sole with a stepped geometry reduces ground interaction, helping to maintain swing speed through impact and promoting more consistent contact between different lies. CARBON TRIAXIAL CROWN Lightweight carbon construction allows for strategic weight redistribution, creating a more forgiving head while refining launch and spin for greater shot control. TOUR-INSPIRED SHAPE Designed with input from the world’s best, the compact, refined shape and neutral face angle inspire confidence at address and offer top-to-ground workability.
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Irons: Callaway X Forged UT (22 degrees), Callaway Apex TCB Raw (5-PW)
Axle: KBS $-Taper 125 S+
Length: Standard (37″ 7-iron)
Attic progress: 22/26/30/34/38/42/46
Lies: 2 Flat (60Ëš 7-Iron)
Callaway Apex TCB 24 Custom Cuffs
Ever since Xander Schauffele put a TCB iron into play, his approach shots gained have increased significantly year over year. Now in 2024, he is top 5 in the world in strokes gained on the course and has won two major championships with the new TCB ’24 iron. MAJOR SUCCESS Crediting Xander Schauffelewoi’s ’24 Apex TCB iron to secure two major championships in the 2024 season. TOUR FEEL Combining the best of our technology, the ’24 TCB uses a 1025 cavity rear body with a tuned 17-4 tour surface for consistent spin and control up and down the bag. The feeling is incomparable. Just ask Xander. PRO DUKE The beautiful raw aesthetic and overall footprint is exactly what Xander was looking for. With a compact, controllable shape and shorter blade length, the TCB ’24 is the golfer’s iron for the discerning golfer.
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Wedge: Callaway Opus SP (50-10S, 54-10S, 60-08C)
Attic/Shop: 50-10S @ 49Ëš, 54-10S, 60-08C @ 61Ëš
Axles: KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 135 X
Callaway Opus SP Custom Wedge
SPIN POCKETâ„¢ CONSTRUCTION A re-engineered 2-piece construction head design strategically reshapes the mass to optimize CG locations. The Spin Pocket redistributes top weight, raising the CG and promoting a lower, more penetrating launch. The result is more spin and improved control, especially when you need to fly shots or attack tight pins. NEW SPIN GEN 2.0 FACEâ„¢ The most advanced face in OPUS history. A new 17° groove angle with narrower pitch spacing gives more contact with the edges of the groove for more consistent spin across a variety of lies. Combined with a deeper cross laser pattern across the face, Spin Gen 2.0 produces improved friction for more bite and stopping power on all types of approach shots. SHAPE 6 – TOUR RATED PROFILE Trusted by Tour players for clean, confident address looks, 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, proven by Tour players and major champions. OPUS SP introduces progressive shaping in gapped wedges to blend seamlessly with modern iron sets—creating a more cohesive build from top to bottom. X GRIND – ALL-IN-ONE WITH BOUNCE Back by popular demand, X Grind returns to the OPUS SP. Designed for putters who want extra bounce for forgiveness without sacrificing versatility, the X Grind is ideal for players who want to open the face around the green or play in firmer greens. It’s the perfect blend of playability and performance in a wide range of shots and conditions.
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Shooter: Odyssey Jailbird 360 DB Sweeper
Attic: 3Ëš
Length: 50″
Enter: Micoinge
fastening: SuperStroke Zenergy Split
Odyssey Ai-DUAL 1/2 Ball Jailbird DB Cruiser Custom Putter
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Ball: 2024 Callaway Chrome Tour
Callaway 2026 Chrome Tour Golf Balls
SPEED TECHNOLOGY The revolutionary new Tour Fast shell increases distance through an optimized core/layer system. ADVANCED SEASMELESS AERO® TOUR Incredible distance and flight consistency on every shot. URETHANE SURFACES TOUR ACCURACY Exceptional sensitivity and green control. PRECISION TECHNOLOGY Delivers ultimate consistency. Every detail in the design, manufacture and testing of the Chrome Tour ball is designed to ensure maximum performance throughout your game.
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Gloves: Jomic
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