Gary Woodland’s Equipment Adjustment and Titleist GTS Driver Launch at Houston Open Gary Woodland, the 41-year-old PGA Tour player, made a notable equipment change during the 2026 Texas Children’s Houston Open. After struggling with his iron play earlier in the season, Woodland decided to switch back to KBS C-Taper 130 X iron shafts, abandoning the True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100s he had used previously. The decision came after a conversation with Cobra Director of Tour Operations Ben Schomin, who noted that Woodland’s increased club head speed—currently the highest on the tour at 127.68 mph—was causing issues with the X100s. The stiffer shafts were leading to a lag in clubhead speed at impact, resulting in deeper divots and less optimal turf interaction. Woodland explained that the switch to the older C-Taper shafts helped “tighten everything up” and improved his shot consistency. “My misses were better today,” he said after his second round, adding that the shafts felt “comfortable” and allowed him to regain control over his game. The change also addressed a drop in his speed, which had been a concern in recent years. By returning to a shaft he had used since 2015, Woodland was able to restore his rhythm and confidence, finishing the first round one stroke behind the leader at Memorial Park. Meanwhile, the Houston Open also served as a testing ground for Titleist’s new GTS driver lineup. The brand unveiled three drivers—GTS 2, 3, and 4—as well as fairway woods, offering players pre-built setups and customization options. The GTS series features updated weight distributions, with the GTS 2 adding front weight, the GTS 3 introducing rear weight, and the GTS 4 allowing heel-toe adjustable front weight.#gary_woodland #houston_open #cobra #ben_schomin #titleist
