Brian Knudson, known throughout the GolfWRX community as The Club Junkie, has revealed another fascinating golf equipment setup for October 2026, featuring two full-size drivers, a Titleist mini driver, premium McLaren irons and an unusual four-wedge combination.
GolfWRX published photographs of Knudson’s equipment on October 23, following his appearance at the 2026 Pro Shop Open.
The collection highlights his reputation for experimenting with different clubheads, shafts, loft configurations and specialty equipment.
Among the standout selections are the Ping G440 Max and Cobra OPTM LS drivers, McLaren Golf Series3 irons fitted with Fujikura Axiom shafts, and a 62-degree Titleist Vokey WedgeWorks wedge.
The setup also includes a Kevin Burns 9306 2.0 putter, a model Knudson has previously reviewed.
Brian Knudson’s Two-Driver Setup Draws Attention
One of the most interesting features of Knudson’s October equipment list is the inclusion of two drivers with identical stated lofts.
The first is a Ping G440 Max set at 10.5 degrees, paired with a Graphite Design Tour AD EK 6-S shaft.
The second is a Cobra OPTM LS, also listed at 10.5 degrees, with an Aretera AO2 Blue 35/4 shaft.
Although the lofts match, the two driver models have different design priorities.
Ping positions the G440 Max as the most forgiving option within its original G440 driver family. The club is engineered to help maintain speed and stability on off-center strikes.
Cobra’s OPTM LS, by comparison, is designed around lower spin, a compact profile and adjustable weighting intended to give golfers greater control over trajectory.
The different shaft configurations add another layer to the comparison.
They make Knudson’s driver selections particularly relevant to golfers interested in how clubhead design and shaft fitting can influence performance.
However, the GolfWRX photo report does not include launch-monitor data comparing the two drivers.
It also does not establish which driver Knudson preferred during the event.
The equipment choices demonstrate his interest in different performance characteristics without proving that one model performs better than the other.
Titleist GTS300 Mini Driver Adds Another Option
Knudson’s setup also includes a Titleist GTS300 mini driver with 13 degrees of loft.
The club is listed in the B1 SureFit hosel setting and fitted with a Fujikura Ventus Red 7 S shaft.
Titleist introduced the GTS300 in 2026 as an option for players seeking more control from the tee while retaining the ability to hit longer shots from the fairway.
Its 305cc head is smaller than a conventional full-size driver, giving it a different profile and intended role.
The GTS300 is accompanied by a Titleist GTS2 5-wood with 18 degrees of loft.
That club also uses the B1 hosel setting and a Fujikura Ventus Red 7 S shaft.
The matching shaft models create a degree of consistency across the two Titleist clubs, although their lofts, head designs and playing characteristics differ.
The combination illustrates how modern golfers can consider several options between a driver and their longest iron.
Actual selection still depends on distance gapping, preferred trajectories and the number of clubs allowed during a round.
McLaren Golf Series3 Irons Are a Major Talking Point
Perhaps the most distinctive equipment selection is Knudson’s set of McLaren Golf Series3 irons.
The irons run from 5-iron through pitching wedge and are fitted with Fujikura Axiom 105 S graphite shafts.
McLaren entered the golf equipment market during 2026, introducing its Series 1 and Series 3 irons in April.
The Series3 was developed as a players-distance iron using metal injection molding, internal weighting and carbon-fiber elements.
Its construction is designed to balance ball speed, consistency, forgiveness and feel.
The Series3 also uses a cavity-back design with sole shaping intended to improve interaction with the turf.
The irons have attracted attention partly because they represent the expansion of a company best known for high-performance automobiles and Formula 1.
For Knudson, however, this is more than a passing equipment trend.
In an August 21 GolfWRX video, he demonstrated a custom build using McLaren Series3 heads, Fujikura Axiom 105 shafts and Sugarloaf Social Club Arrowcord grips.
The October equipment photographs show a closely related combination, with the listed iron set running from 5-iron through pitching wedge.
That continuity makes the McLaren irons one of the more interesting parts of his recent equipment experimentation.
Four Titleist Vokey Wedges Include a 62-Degree Model
Knudson’s short-game equipment is another standout feature.
His October lineup includes four Titleist Vokey wedges with lofts of 50, 56, 60 and 62 degrees.
The 50-degree wedge is a Vokey SM11 with a 12-degree-bounce F grind.
The 56-degree SM11 features 14 degrees of bounce and another F grind.
His 60-degree wedge comes from the Vokey WedgeWorks range with an A-grind designation, while the 62-degree WedgeWorks model uses an M grind.
The shaft choices also vary.
Knudson uses Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour105 S shafts in his 50-, 56- and 60-degree wedges, while the 62-degree model has a True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S200 shaft.
That difference is worth noting because it demonstrates how wedge fitting can involve more than selecting loft and bounce.
Golfers also consider shaft weight, feel, delivery and the types of shots they intend to play.
The 62-degree wedge is particularly unusual.
It provides just two additional degrees of loft compared with the 60-degree option, suggesting a potential opportunity to experiment with different launch and short-game shot requirements.
However, the photographs alone do not reveal exactly how Knudson uses the two clubs or whether both are carried during a competitive round.
McLaren Iron Lofts Create an Interesting Wedge-Gapping Question
The Series3 irons introduce another consideration.
McLaren’s published standard specifications list the Series3 pitching wedge at 44 degrees.
If Knudson’s pitching wedge retains that standard loft, his listed progression would move from 44 degrees to 50, 56, 60 and 62 degrees.
That produces gaps of six, six, four and two degrees.
But those numbers should be considered a comparison of published specifications rather than independently measured lofts from his personal clubs.
Custom fitting can alter loft and lie angles.
More importantly, loft gaps alone do not establish how far a player hits each club.
A professional club fitting or a launch-monitor session would be necessary to determine whether those clubs produce useful and consistent carry-distance intervals.
For recreational golfers, this serves as a reminder to check actual distances rather than relying exclusively on the numbers stamped on their wedges.
Kevin Burns 9306 2.0 Putter Completes the Setup
Knudson’s October photographs also feature the Kevin Burns 9306 2.0 putter.
The model has an established connection to The Club Junkie’s equipment coverage.
Knudson previously reviewed the Kevin Burns 9306 2.0 for GolfWRX in November 2024, discussing its appearance, construction and playing characteristics.
The putter is milled from 303 stainless steel and uses an interchangeable hosel design.
Its inclusion in the October 2026 equipment report is notable because Knudson frequently experiments with different putters.
The latest WITB does not identify the putter shaft or provide a new performance assessment, so there is no basis for claiming it has outperformed his other options.
The photographs also identify Sugarloaf Social Club Arrowcord grips, continuing another distinctive element of his custom equipment preferences.
Did Brian Knudson Carry More Than 14 Clubs?
The published October equipment list contains 15 individual clubs when both full-size drivers, the mini driver, 5-wood, six irons, four wedges and putter are counted.
That creates an important distinction between an equipment showcase and a verified competition bag.
Under Rule 4.1b of the Rules of Golf, players cannot start or continue a round carrying more than 14 clubs.
Golfers are permitted to use two drivers, but those drivers count toward the overall limit.
GolfWRX’s October 23 report documents the equipment photographed and associated with Knudson’s appearance at the Pro Shop Open. It does not specify the exact 14-club configuration used during every round.
Consequently, the published list should not be interpreted as evidence of a rules violation.
It is more appropriately viewed as a detailed collection of clubs from an equipment enthusiast who regularly experiments with different setups.
How the October Bag Compares With His Previous Setup
Another useful detail is that many of the clubs had already appeared in Knudson’s October 14 Club Junkie update.
That earlier report also listed the Ping G440 Max, Cobra OPTM LS, Titleist GTS300, Titleist GTS2, McLaren Series3 irons and Kevin Burns putter.
It additionally included a Mizuno Fli-Hi utility club that does not appear in the October 23 photo list.
The comparison shows that the latest report is not necessarily a complete equipment overhaul.
Instead, it documents a recognizable combination of clubs from Knudson’s recent experimentation, with new photographs from the Pro Shop Open.
What Amateur Golfers Can Learn From The Club Junkie’s WITB
Knudson’s equipment selections highlight several topics worth considering during a golf fitting.
The different driver designs demonstrate why the same stated loft does not always produce the same performance.
His mini driver and 5-wood show the variety of options available for long shots.
The McLaren irons reflect the growing popularity of premium graphite iron-shaft combinations.
Meanwhile, his wedges demonstrate the importance of considering loft, sole design, bounce and shaft configuration together.
That does not mean recreational golfers should copy his specifications.
The most suitable setup depends on swing speed, strike quality, launch conditions, typical playing surfaces and individual preferences.
Testing equipment against existing clubs remains more useful than choosing a model solely because it appears in a WITB feature.
Final Thoughts
Brian Knudson’s October 2026 WITB offers a fascinating look at the equipment preferences of one of golf media’s most dedicated club testers.
Two contrasting 10.5-degree drivers, a Titleist mini driver, McLaren Series3 irons and an uncommon 62-degree wedge create a collection that stands out from a conventional golf bag.
The Kevin Burns putter and custom Arrowcord grips add further personality to the setup.
More than anything, the latest GolfWRX photographs demonstrate Knudson’s continued interest in experimenting with equipment, rather than settling permanently on a single collection of clubs.
For golf enthusiasts, the value lies in examining those choices, understanding the specifications and considering which ideas might be worth testing during their own fittings.
Source: GolfWRX, “Brian Knudson (The Club Junkie) WITB 2026 (October),” by Will Schube, published October 23, 2026.