Sam Burns has won five times on the PGA Tour. He’s mostly a Callaway guy but like a lot of Tour pros, he’s not afraid to grab clubs from other brands when they work better. Let’s dig into what he’s gaming early into the 2026 season.
Below is Sam Burns’ current setup.
• Driver: Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond Max
• Fairway Wood: Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond
• Utility Wood: Callaway Apex UW
• Irons: Callaway Apex TCB
• Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10
• Putter: Odyssey Ai-One 7S
• Ball: 2026 Callaway Chrome Tour X
Driver: Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond Max
Burns made the switch to Callaway’s newest driver for 2026, the Quantum Triple Diamond Max. That “Triple Diamond” name isn’t just marketing speak. It means this is a Tour-level head built for guys who swing it hard and want a smaller profile that keeps spin down. He’s got it paired with a Ventus Black TR shaft which has a stiff tip that helps kill spin even more.
What this means for you: These Triple Diamond models have the weight pushed forward, less built-in forgiveness and flatter face angles. If you’re a single-digit handicap fighting a hook or too much spin, you might unlock some serious distance. But if you’re a mid to high handicapper? Stay away. These low-spin designs will make your life miserable.
Fairway wood: Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond
Burns went all-in on the new Quantum lineup so his 3-wood matches his driver. It’s the Quantum Triple Diamond which makes sense: he’s sticking with the same technology and feel throughout the top of his bag.
What this means for you: Here’s something interesting about Burns switching to the Quantum: It shows that when your 3-wood isn’t working, it might not be your swing. It could just be the wrong club for how you deliver it. Finding the right 3-wood for your swing matters way more than buying whatever’s newest.
Utility wood: Callaway Apex UW
Burns carries the Apex Utility Wood to fill a gap where most players would have a long iron or hybrid. Utility woods are blowing up on Tour right now for good reason.
What this means for you: Struggling with long irons? Find hybrids too upright and awkward? A utility wood in the 18- to 21-degree range might be the best club in your bag for those long approach shots on par-4s and par-5s. Don’t sleep on these.
Irons: Callaway Apex TCB
Now we’re getting to the good stuff. Burns plays the Apex TCB (Tour Cavity Back) with Project X 6.5 shafts and this iron choice tells you everything about his confidence as a ball-striker. The TCB is a player’s cavity-back. It’s got just enough forgiveness to help on mishits but it still gives him the workability and feel he needs to shape shots at the Tour level.
What this means for you: Let me be blunt. Unless you’re scratch or better, don’t even think about muscle-back irons. The sweet spot is tiny and mishits get punished hard. Most of us need something like the TCB that gives you that buttery feel without destroying your scorecard when you catch one a groove low.
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10
Burns is a Callaway staffer but he plays Titleist Vokey SM10 wedges exclusively. He’s running a 50-, 56- and 60-degree with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts. The Vokey SM10 is the most popular wedge on Tour for good reason. The groove tech is dialed in and you can customize them to death.
What this means for you: Don’t feel like you have to match your wedge brand to your irons. Nobody cares about matching logos. What matters is finding the right bounce for your swing and building proper loft gaps. Burns’ 50-56-60 setup is a solid template. If you have a steep swing, you need less bounce. If you sweep it or play in soft conditions, you need more. Loft gaps matter. Logos don’t.
Putter: Odyssey Ai-One 7S
Burns uses the Odyssey Ai-One 7S and, get this, in 2025, he was the best putter on the entire PGA Tour. Led the field in Strokes Gained: Putting. The Ai-One 7S has all this AI-designed insert technology that’s supposed to give you consistent ball speed across the face but Burns’ dominance shows you something more important than any tech.
What this means for you: The “best” putter is whatever helps you start the ball on your line most consistently. That’s it. Confidence and feel beat technology every time. Burns proves that mastering your fundamentals and trusting your stroke matters way more than chasing the latest gimmick.
Ball: 2026 Callaway Chrome Tour X
Burns plays the Chrome Tour X, Callaway’s premium tour ball built for high swing speeds. It’s all about control and workability. That “X” means firmer compression and lower spin off the driver.
What this means for you: Burns plays a tour ball because he’s swinging 115-plus mph and can compress it. If your driver speed is under 95 mph, you’re leaving distance on the table. A softer compression ball will give you better results and more yards.
The bigger picture
Sam Burns’ 2026 setup shows you a guy who’s carefully picked every club to match what he needs. Control, workability, precision … those are the priorities. Forgiveness and max distance? Not so much. Which makes sense for a Tour-level ball striker.
Here’s the thing, though. You shouldn’t copy Burns’ bag club for club. Instead, steal the principles behind his choices.
- Play what fits your game. Burns can handle muscle-back irons because he’s an elite ball striker. You probably can’t and that’s OK.
- Mix brands without guilt. Even Tour pros under contract find ways to play what works, especially with wedges and putters.
- Get fitted, especially for shafts. Burns sticks with Ventus Black TR because he found what works. That’s the value of proper fitting.
- Give utility woods a shot. If long irons or hybrids aren’t working, Burns’ Apex UW shows these clubs deserve a look.
- Be honest about your game. Burns plays a firm, low-spinning tour ball because his speed and skill demand it. Playing the wrong ball costs you strokes.
Bottom line? Tour players build their bags through tons of testing and honest assessment of what they’re good at and what they’re not. Your equipment journey should work the same way, just with different answers based on your swing and skill level. Burns’ bag works for him because it’s optimized for his game. Your bag should be optimized for you and that might look completely different. And that’s perfectly fine.
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