Collin Morikawa’s Open gear breakdown reveals elite-level setup secrets

Collin Morikawa is contending at the 2026 Open with a bag engineered for precision. His TaylorMade setup-reverse-built around the TP5x ball-delivers his trademark starting-left fade with locked-in spin, keeping every shot on target.

What’s in Collin Morikawa’s bag?

Morikawa’s gear is a masterclass in synchronization. Every club and ball choice serves one goal: a controlled cut that holds its line. The foundation is the TP5x, a ball designed for tour-level speed and microcoated for flawless consistency. Adrian Rietveld, the TaylorMade tour rep, calls it a reverse-engineering job. “His clubs are set up for this ball,” Rietveld said. “It moves left to right, and the lofts let him add cut without overdoing it.”

Why the TP5x fits Morikawa’s game

The TP5x’s reengineered core boosts ball speed, while its microcoating ensures even dimple coverage. That means tighter dispersion-critical for Morikawa’s fade. The driver, a Qi4D LS set to 9.75 degrees, pairs with a forward-sliding weight to match his flat delivery. “You need loft to get the ball up,” Rietveld said. “Otherwise it goes left and won’t launch.”

The driver’s role in his setup

Morikawa’s Qi4D LS runs at 8 degrees but sits flat with the weight forward. That setup matches his bowed left wrist at impact, compressing the ball without adding spin. The static loft of 9.75 degrees keeps his fade predictable. “The face stays open, the spin stays stable,” Rietveld said. “It’s the lowest spin you can get while still holding the line.”

What this means for his Open chances

Morikawa’s gear isn’t just about hardware-it’s about harmony. Every club, from driver to wedges, reacts the same way with the TP5x. That consistency is why he’s in contention. The Open starts on 18 July, and his bag is ready to deliver.