Just before Justin Rose won for the first time in more than two years at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, he made a crazy choice.

He switched to a driver he had never used on a golf course.

Just this week, Rose put into play a new Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max driver that he had only used for one range session on Tuesday.

Callaway’s Johnny Thompson told GOLF that Rose first hit the driver Tuesday afternoon, but didn’t feel well on Wednesday and didn’t play the pro-am. No matter! He gamed the new big stick anyway and it helped lead him to victory.

At the spry age of 45, the NBC announcing team marveled at Rose’s length off the tee this week as he averaged 312 yards a pop, good for 18th in the field. No drive was bigger than his tee shot right over the corner of the water on the first playoff hole. Rose’s ball barely stayed dry just 100 yards from the hole, 74 yards closer than J.J. Spaun.

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Thompson said Rose picked up 4 mph of ball speed during testing, so it’s no wonder his tee shots had a booming youthfulness to them. The driver also had a slightly more left start line and removed a right miss from his driving game.

Perhaps every club in Rose’s bag has a unique story, from the TaylorMade R7 Quad Mini Driver he added earlier this spring to his six-year-old M6 5-wood (he also has a 3- and 7-wood of the same model).

He’s also made numerous changes throughout this season, including playing a driver with lead tape wrapped on the shaft under the grip. Still, one of Rose’s more unique setups is his split set of Titleist 620 CBs and Miura MC-502 blades.

Rose has at times used the full set of Miura 502s, but has settled into the split with the slightly more forgiving Titleist CBs for his long irons. He picks up the first official win for Miura irons on the PGA Tour since 2021.

He also keeps an interesting run of four PGA Tour winners using a variant of the Vokey K-Grind. After the past two winners used the unqiue K*-Grind on their lob wedges, Rose was playing a WedgeWorks K-Grind 60-degree wedge. At the Open Championship last month, Scottie Scheffler used a 60.06K low bounce K-Grind.

Keep reading below for Rose’s detailed WITB specs.

Justin Rose’s winning clubs at the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship

Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max 8.5˚ (D/-1, 12 g front, 8g rear)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 63 TX (45.125″ Cut, Tipped 1″, D3.2)

Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max Tour Issue Custom Driver

Ai SMOKE TD MAX DRIVER – TOUR DESIGN The Paradym Ai Smoke TD-S is a Tour Edition model within Callaway’s revolutionary Ai Smoke driver lineup. Tour issue models feature tighter loft, lie, weight and CT tolerance than retail heads. Previously reserved for Tour pros only, now available in limited quantities from Fairway Jockey. The TD-Max is a slightly larger version of the standard Triple Diamond. With mid spin and a very neutral shot shape. It holds the highest MOI of all TD models. World’s First Ai Smart FaceThe all-new Ai Smart Face is engineered using swing dynamics from thousands of real players to optimize launch, spin, and downrange dispersion. The result is a driver that adapts to your swing and delivers consistent, Tour-level performance. Tour-Level Forgiveness and Flight ControlThe Triple Diamond MAX features a full-size 460cc head with a neutral-to-fade bias, preferred by skilled players who demand shape control off the tee. Designed as a Tour model with added forgiveness, it includes fixed 7g weights in both the front and back — promoting a stable, mid-launch profile with reduced spin and enhanced ball speed.

$399.99 from Fairway Jockey

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Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana WB Wood Shaft

  The board is back. After a few years away, the vintage surfboard always associated with Diamana makes its return with Diamana WB. Built on an extraordinarily popular and tour-proven platform, WB brings classic low-low performance and the legendary stability and control you’ve come to expect after two decades. The first in the 6th Generation Diamana family, WB is designed with all the traditional branding that made Diamana so beloved, including flowers in the handle section, a surfboard behind the Diamana logo, and return to the original 53/63/73/83 weight class designations. But rest assured, the only thing throwback about Diamana WB is its appearance. Indeed, super high-modulus 80-ton Dialead Pitch Fiber is used in the butt section to deliver maximum stability and increased energy transfer and high modulus 46-ton fiber is used in the shaft’s angle plies to reduce torque without increasing weight for improved control and stability. Carbon fiber orientation at the tip section is optimized to further lower torque. The classic feel of this Diamana profile is achieved through the use of our proprietary Xlink Tech Resin System and MR70 technologies. Our Xlink Tech Resin System increases the strength and durability of the shaft while driving carbon fiber volume up for better feel. Feel and strength is further increased through the use of our aerospace-grade MR70 fiber – our strongest fiber to date.

$360 from Fairway Jockey

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Mini Driver: TaylorMade R7 Quad Mini
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 63 TX

TaylorMade R7 Quad Custom Mini Driver

PERFORMANCE FOR THE MODERN PLAYER Inspired by one of the most iconic models in TaylorMade history, the R7 Quad Mini Driver pays homage to what’s come before, while creating its own modern identity in the same breath. It’s that very modern design that incorporates proven TaylorMade technologies to give golfers versatility and playability. R7 QUAD WEIGHTING SYSTEM The new quad weighting system features four movable weights (13g x2, 4g x2) that provide the ultimate in spin management and shot shape control. Forward CG creates a penetrating flight best suited for maximizing distance whereas rear CG helps prioritize control and ease of use from the deck. Shot shape can also be fine-tuned helping create the most optimal flight. Additional weights can be purchased for a wider range of adjustability. INFINITY CARBON CROWN A new satin Infinity Carbon Crown has been added to the R7 Quad Mini Driver chassis creating a stunning look while saving weight for better mass optimization. The cosmetic package is clean, elegant, and confidence-inspiring.

$479.99 from Fairway Jockey

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5-Wood: TaylorMade M6 18.0˚
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 80 TX

TaylorMade Qi35 Custom Fairway Wood

$349.99 from Fairway Jockey

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Irons: Titleist 620 CB (4-6), Miura MC-502 (7-PW)
Shafts: KBS C-Taper 125 S+

Miura MC-502 Custom Irons

  New to the MC-502 is an increase in face progression (less offset), which has always been a welcomed look for the better player. Additionally, a softer, more rounded top line and toe profile found their way from the sketch pad to the final product. The result is an iron that is easy to align while delivering an unrivaled level of confidence and playability. There were no compromises when it came to the new design. The sound, feel and performance, which have been hallmarks of Miura irons since 1957, embodied the finished product. MATERIAL Premium S20C Soft Carbon Steel FINISH Satin Chrome

$350 from Fairway Jockey

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Titleist 620 CB Custom Irons

Read more about the Titleist 620 CB Custom Irons at Golf.com Aimed at low-mid handicaps, this sleek classic style cavity-back provides consistency and a smooth turf interaction to ensure clean contact. The 620 CB features a traditionally designed, players style cavity back for plenty of shot-making capabilities and co-forged tungsten in the long irons for a boost in stability and forgiveness. With reduced offset and a thinner topline, the 620 CB stays true to what players desire in a cavity back iron. To optimize consistency throughout the set, Titleist uses progressive blade length and a tour-refined sole for improved turf interaction.  Brushed Chrome finish

$175 from Fairway Jockey

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Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (52-08F, 56-08M), WedgeWorks (60K)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 Onyx

Titleist Vokey SM10 Tour Chrome Custom Wedge

Adding Vokey Design® SM10 Wedges to your bag opens a world of scoring opportunities. Between the crisp contact, optimal flighting, incredible spin – and those magical Bob Vokey grinds – they give you everything you need to grow your short game skill. From the simple to the sensational, SM10 are made to make great shots happen. Improved Flighting & Feel Get lower, more attacking flight in a wedge that feels amazingly solid at impact with SM10. A precise shift in the center of gravity gives you even more control and stability for greater confidence over every shot. Ultimate Shot Versatility Your swing is unique and requires the right tools. Finding your ideal mix of grinds will provide you with flawless contact and maximum versatility so you can be prepared for everything the course demands.

$189.99 from Fairway Jockey

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Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom T-5 Tour Prototype (SuperStroke Zenergy Claw 1.0 grip)

Scotty Cameron 2024 Phantom 5 Custom Putter

Designed with an updated, slightly more compact shape with refined wing angles to enhance alignment, the near-face balanced Phantom 5 stays true to its tour-proven design and features a mid-bend shaft, new sight dot alignment and a blade-like feel.

$449 from Fairway Jockey

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Ball: Titleist 2025 Pro V1x

Grips: Lamkin JR Rel

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