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David Dusek

U.S. Open: Brooks Koepka considers equipment changes at The Country Club

BROOKLINE, Mass – Brooks Koepka, a two-time U.S. Open winner, is considering substantial equipment changes before the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club.

After being an equipment free agent for several seasons, Koepka signed an endorsement deal last November with Srixon. He already had used the company’s irons for several months, but the deal ensured he would use a Srixon driver and irons, play Cleveland wedges, use a Srixon ball and carry a Srixon bag.

However, on Tuesday morning Koepka practiced putting and worked in the short-game area using a 2017 version of Titleist’s Pro V1x, the ball he used to win both his U.S. Open titles (2017 and ’18) as well as two PGA Championships (2018 and ’19).

Brooks Koepka’s putter and ball Tuesday at the 2022 U.S. Open (David Dusek/Golfweek)

While hitting a series of pitch shots, he spoke briefly with Justin Thomas and asked which ball Thomas played. The winner of last month’s PGA Championship replied that he is playing the 2021 version of the Pro V1x, then he asked Koepka if he was having golf ball troubles. Koepka smiled and said he was working with the 2017 Pro V1x again.

Brooks Koepka’s golf balls Tuesday at the 2022 U.S. Open (David Dusek/Golfweek)

Thomas said his ball, the 2021 version, would spin more than the 2017 version, smiled and went back to hitting pitch shots.

Thirty minutes later on the driving range, after Koepka warmed up with his Cleveland wedges and Srixon irons, he took a Srixon headcover off his driver, but the club was a TaylorMade M5.

Brooks Koepka practices with a TaylorMade M5 driver at the 2022 U.S. Open. (David Dusek/Golfweek)

Koepka used the TaylorMade M5 to win the PGA Championship at Bethpage.

Koepka is scheduled to start his first round at 1:25 p.m. Thursday alongside Cameron Smith and reigning Masters champion Scottie Scheffler. 

Brooks Koepka's irons - $1,137.99 Brooks Koepka's wedges ; $149.99 each Justin Thomas' golf ball - $49.99 per dozen

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