# Austin Smotherman Wins Bank of Utah with 7-Year-Old Hybrid

> Austin Smotherman wins Bank of Utah Championship using TaylorMade SIM Max Rescue hybrid from 2020.
- Title: Austin Smotherman Wins Bank of Utah with 7-Year-Old Hybrid
- Summary: Austin Smotherman wins Bank of Utah Championship using TaylorMade SIM Max Rescue hybrid from 2020. Austin Smotherman won his first PGA Tour title at Bank of…
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- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/gear/austin-smotherman-2026-bank-of-utah-witb
- Published: 2026-10-04T21:48:11+00:00
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- Topics: austin smotherman, bank of utah championship, taylormade, sim max rescue, hybrid, pga tour, l.a.b. golf, titleist pro v1x, sports
## Austin Smotherman wins Bank of Utah Championship
Austin Smotherman won his first PGA Tour title at the Bank of Utah Championship on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
## Austin Smotherman uses 7-year-old hybrid
Austin Smotherman carries a nearly seven-year-old TaylorMade SIM Max 3-hybrid, making him the fourth player this season to win on the PGA Tour with a hybrid.
## SIM Max Rescue hybrid history
The SIM Max Rescue earned its reputation as the first hybrid Rory McIlroy ever used on the PGA Tour in 2020.
## McIlroy's hybrid preference
McIlroy called the SIM Max Rescue 'unbelievable' and used it during both 2020 and 2021 seasons.

> I’ve never been a hybrid of a rescue guy. I’m a bit of a traditionalist… but I picked this thing up and it was unbelievable.
## Dustin Johnson also used SIM Max
Dustin Johnson played the SIM Max Rescue during the 2020 season.
## Hybrids rare in 2026
Hybrids went from being a trendy add in the early 2010s to a rarity in 2026, but Smotherman still uses one.
## Smotherman signs L.A.B. Golf deal
Smotherman signed an endorsement contract with L.A.B. Golf earlier this year after his T2 finish at the Cognizant Classic.
## Smotherman switches to new L.A.B. Golf club
Smotherman moved from the OZ.1 mallet to the new VZN.1i that was released earlier this summer.
## Titleist GT3 Custom Driver
Austin Smotherman uses a Titleist GT3 Custom Driver with Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black TX 60g shaft.
## Project X HZRDUS Gen 5 Black Wood Shaft
The Project X HZRDUS Gen 5 Black Wood Shaft features 4D Optimized Carbon weave for enhanced performance.
## TaylorMade Qi4D Custom Fairway Wood
Austin Smotherman uses a TaylorMade Qi4D Custom Fairway Wood with Graphite Design Tour AD IZ-7 X shaft.
## TaylorMade Qi4D Custom Hybrid
Austin Smotherman uses a TaylorMade Qi4D Custom Hybrid with Graphite Design Tour AD DI Hybrid shaft.
## Titleist 2025 T100 Custom Irons
Austin Smotherman uses Titleist 2025 T100 Custom Irons with KBS Tour 125 S+ shafts.
## Titleist Vokey SM10 Raw Custom Wedge
Austin Smotherman uses a Titleist Vokey SM10 Raw Custom Wedge with specific grinds and shafts.
## L.A.B. Golf VZN.1i Alignment Aid
Austin Smotherman uses L.A.B. Golf VZN.1i Alignment Aid with SuperStroke grip.
## Titleist Pro V1x 2025 Standard Play Golf Balls
Austin Smotherman uses Titleist Pro V1x 2025 Standard Play Golf Balls for high performance.
## Key takeaway

Austin Smotherman won his first PGA Tour title at Bank of Utah Championship using a 2020 TaylorMade SIM Max Rescue hybrid.