GolfWRX equipment specialist Brian Knudson has revealed his Club Junkie Week 39 golf bag update for October 2026, featuring two full-size drivers, a PXG mini driver, Srixon ZXi5 irons and four different wedge options.
Published on October 22, the latest What’s in the Bag (WITB) installment highlights Knudson’s changing equipment preferences as he continues experimenting with clubs from leading golf manufacturers.
His updated collection includes Titleist, Srixon, PXG, TaylorMade, Callaway and Ping equipment, alongside a putter identified only as an unreleased model.
The selection is particularly interesting when compared with his Week 38 setup, which featured different drivers, irons, wedges and a putter.
Two Drivers Lead Brian Knudson’s Week 39 Golf Bag
Knudson’s latest equipment list begins with a Titleist GTS3 Max driver featuring 11 degrees of loft.
The club is paired with a TPT Nitro 16Hi shaft.
His second full-size driver is a Srixon ZXi RKT with 10.5 degrees of loft, fitted with a Project X HZRDUS Gen5 Black 60 6.0 shaft.
The combination provides two different driver configurations, with differences in head design, shaft construction and stated loft.
While many recreational golfers carry only one driver during a round, experimenting with multiple models can help identify how different specifications affect launch, spin and shot shape.
However, the Week 39 listing does not include launch-monitor measurements or head-to-head performance results.
It therefore remains unclear which driver Knudson would select for a particular competitive round.
PXG Secret Weapon Mini Driver Adds Another Tee Option
Knudson also lists a PXG Secret Weapon mini driver with 13 degrees of loft.
The club is equipped with a Graphite Design Tour AD VR-7 S shaft.
Mini drivers have become an increasingly visible part of golf equipment discussions because they occupy a space between conventional drivers and fairway woods.
They can provide another option for tee shots where a golfer wants a different launch profile or level of control.
The PXG model replaces the Titleist GTS300 mini driver listed in Knudson’s Week 38 setup.
That change represents one of several significant differences between the two weekly equipment updates.
TaylorMade and Callaway Fairway Woods Feature
Knudson’s latest fairway wood selections include a TaylorMade Qi4D Tour 3-wood and a Callaway Quantum Ti 5-wood.
The TaylorMade 3-wood has 15 degrees of loft and uses a UST Mamiya LIN-Q PowerCore Red 7 S shaft.
The Callaway 5-wood features 18 degrees of loft and a Project X Denali Frost Silver 70 6.0 shaft.
The two clubs provide different options for longer shots from the fairway or tee.
Knudson also identifies a PXG Lightning 5-hybrid with 24 degrees of loft, paired with a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Hybrid S shaft.
Together, the mini driver, fairway woods and hybrid illustrate the range of long-game equipment options being considered.
The listing does not establish which combination would be selected for a regulation 14-club round.
Srixon ZXi5 Irons Replace Previous McLaren Setup
One of the most noticeable changes in the Week 39 equipment update is Knudson’s iron selection.
He now lists Srixon ZXi5 2026 irons from 5-iron through pitching wedge, fitted with True Temper Dynamic Gold Mid 115 S300 shafts.
The new selection replaces the McLaren Series 3 irons featured in his Week 38 WITB.
Those earlier irons were equipped with Fujikura Axiom 105 S shafts.
The switch represents a change in both clubheads and shaft models.
Iron selection can involve several considerations, including feel, launch characteristics, forgiveness, distance consistency and personal preference.
However, Knudson’s published specifications do not include detailed performance comparisons, making it inappropriate to conclude that one set performed better than the other.
Ping S259 and TaylorMade Hi-Toe 5 Wedges Stand Out
Knudson’s short-game equipment provides another interesting part of the Week 39 collection.
He lists three Ping S259 wedges, configured at 50, 56 and 60 degrees.
The 50-degree wedge carries a 12S specification, the 56-degree wedge is listed as 10H, and the 60-degree wedge features a 6T configuration.
All three use Ping ZZ115 shafts.
A fourth wedge option comes from TaylorMade, with a Hi-Toe 5 featuring 60 degrees of loft and a 10 ATS specification.
It is fitted with a KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 115 shaft.
The presence of two 60-degree wedges is particularly noteworthy.
Although they share the same stated loft, their sole configurations and clubhead designs may offer different interactions with turf and sand.
The equipment list does not provide enough detail to establish which option Knudson prefers for specific short-game situations.
Compared with Week 38, when he listed four Titleist Vokey wedges, the new selection represents a substantial change in manufacturer and configuration.
Unreleased Putter Remains a Mystery
The Week 39 list also includes a putter identified simply as unreleased.
GolfWRX does not specify its manufacturer, model, length or shaft.
That leaves one of the most interesting questions about Knudson’s current equipment unanswered.
In Week 38, he listed a Kevin Burns 9306 2.0 putter equipped with a TPT Pulse 60 shaft.
The move to an unidentified model introduces another change to his setup, although further details would be needed to explain the decision.
The golf ball has also changed.
Knudson now lists a Callaway Chrome Tour X after previously featuring a Titleist Pro V1x.
His Week 39 bag is identified as a Ghost Golf GT-14 Patriot.
Does the Week 39 Equipment List Exceed 14 Clubs?
Counting every listed club in Knudson’s Week 39 equipment inventory produces a total of 17 clubs.
The Rules of Golf generally limit players to carrying no more than 14 clubs during a round.
However, an equipment inventory containing multiple possible configurations does not necessarily indicate that all the clubs were carried during a regulation round.
GolfWRX does not identify which three clubs would be removed to create a 14-club combination.
For readers, the distinction is important: the feature documents Knudson’s equipment selections without confirming one final competition-ready setup.
What Makes Club Junkie Week 39 Interesting?
The latest installment illustrates how frequently equipment preferences can change when golfers have access to multiple club models and shaft configurations.
Knudson’s Week 39 selection differs considerably from his previous update, particularly in the driver, iron and wedge categories.
The introduction of Srixon ZXi5 irons, the addition of Ping S259 wedges and the unidentified putter provide several points of interest for golf equipment enthusiasts.
The two-driver configuration and additional mini driver also highlight the different approaches golfers can explore when selecting long-game clubs.
For recreational players, the broader takeaway is that finding a suitable combination of equipment requires understanding individual performance rather than assuming that one manufacturer’s products will work best in every position.
Final Thoughts
Brian Knudson’s Club Junkie WITB Week 39 offers an interesting snapshot of a constantly changing golf equipment collection.
With Titleist and Srixon drivers, a PXG mini driver, TaylorMade and Callaway fairway woods, Srixon irons, Ping and TaylorMade wedges, and an unreleased putter, the latest configuration features a wide range of modern equipment.
Compared with Week 38, the new list reflects substantial changes across nearly every major club category.
For equipment enthusiasts, the unanswered questions surrounding the putter and the final 14-club selection provide additional reasons to follow future Club Junkie updates.