Srixon
Srixon is a brand owned by SRI Sports Limited, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd., specializing in golf and tennis. Srixon is most well known globally for its golf balls, holding the largest number of golf ball patents worldwide, and having previously supplied other leading manufacturers …
TaylorMade Golf
TaylorMade Golf Company is an American manufacturer of golf clubs, bags and accessories based in Carlsbad, California, United States. TaylorMade Golf was sold by Adidas to KPS Capital Partners in October 2017.
What is Hideki Matsuyama’s putter?
Apr 11, 2021 · Matsuyama’s irons are Srixon’s Z Forged blade irons. “I made the switch from cavity-back to blade when I turned pro,” Matsuyama told Golf Digest a couple of years ago. “It allows me to maneuver the...
How many clubs are in Matsuyama’s bag?
Nov 14, 2020 · Matsuyama currently has three Cleveland RTX-4 wedges in the bag, at 52, 56 and 60 degrees of loft. Putter Scotty Cameron prototype Shaft: LAGP TPZ A bit like his driver situation, Matsuyama’s putter has been changing regularly during the past year. He has been seen using a Scotty Cameron Circle T GSS, then a TaylorMade prototype.
What's in Hideki Matsuyama's bag?
Jul 12, 2015 · The shaft is heavy, at 95 grams. IRONS. specs: Srixon Z U45, 2-iron; Srixon Z 945, 4-PW, True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 shafts, S-flex, IOMIC X-GripsThere is lead tape on the back of all my irons ...
How does Hideki Matsuyama prepare for tournaments?
Apr 10, 2021 · Hideki Matsuyama with one of his Scotty Cameron putters. Getty Images Hideki Matsuyama, the 54-hole leader at The 2021 Masters, has been blazing the greens at Augusta National with preeminent...
What kind of clubs does Matsuyama use?
As he so often does, Matsuyama produced superior ball-striking over the four rounds, leading the field in greens in regulation at 81.9 percent, hitting 59 of 72 greens with his Srixon Z Forged blade irons.Oct 24, 2021
What clubs does Dustin Johnson play with?
Dustin Johnson is part of TaylorMade, which boasts one of the strongest line-ups in all of professional golf. Johnson forms part of a group that as of 2022 includes Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa, Matthew Wolff, Rickie Fowler, Tommy Fleetwood and Sergio Garcia to name a few.Feb 5, 2022
What kind of putter does Hideki Matsuyama use?
Newport 2 GSS 350Scotty Cameron tour rep Drew Page said Matsuyama has used the Timeless Newport 2 GSS 350-gram putter for seven of his eight PGA TOUR victories (his Masters victory is the lone exception). The putter's first win came at the 2014 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, and the most recent was at last week's Sony Open.Jan 18, 2022
What golf grips does Matsuyama use?
This “mixed” grip style is fairly common among today's tour pros. Matsuyama's swing is a picture of purity. His hands are high at the top, club shaft parallel to the ground and clubface on plane. A neutral grip makes this enviable position much easier to attain than a grip that's too strong or too weak.
What clubs does Phil Mickelson use?
Phil Mickelson uses Callaway X Forged UT, X21 UT Proto and Apex MB '21 irons.Nov 15, 2021
What golf ball does Rory McIlroy use?
TAYLORMADE 2021 TP5X GOLF BALL Rory plays the new 2021 TaylorMade TP5X ball, a firmer compression ball that complements his high swing speed but still provides plenty of feel around the greens.Oct 14, 2021
What clubs does Brooks koepka use?
Check out the full specs below on Koepka's bag for this week as he defends his title at the WM Phoenix Open.Driver: Srixon ZX7 (10.75 degrees) ... 3-wood: TaylorMade M2 Tour 3HL (16.5 degrees) ... Driving iron: Nike Vapor Fly Pro (3-iron) ... Irons: Srixon ZX7 (4-PW)More items...•Feb 10, 2022
What ball does Brooks koepka play?
Srixon Z-Star Diamond golf ballBrooks Koepka uses the Srixon Z-Star Diamond golf ball.Feb 4, 2022
Has Hideki Matsuyama won a major?
Hideki Matsuyama (松山 英樹, Matsuyama Hideki, born 25 February 1992) is a Japanese professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour....Hideki Matsuyama.Hideki Matsuyama 松山 英樹Best results in major championships (wins: 1)Masters TournamentWon: 2021PGA ChampionshipT4: 2016U.S. OpenT2: 201724 more rows
What ball does Matsuyama play?
Srixon Z-Star XVGolf Ball: Srixon Z-Star XV Matsuyama knows this, so he is picky with what he uses. And in his 2021 Masters game, we have seen him use the Srixon Z-Star XV. This is the same golf ball in Cameron Champ WITB.Nov 25, 2021
What golf clubs does Tiger Woods use?
Tiger Woods has used blade irons for pretty much his entire professional career, using models from Mizuno, Titleist and TaylorMade. His current set came into the bag back in 2019 as he shifted from the TW Phase 1 bladed irons to the P7TW Prototypes.Apr 5, 2022
What clubs does Shane Lowry use?
Shane Lowry WITB 2022 (February)Driver: Srixon ZX5 (9.5 degrees) Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D+ White 70 TX.3-wood: TaylorMade SIM2 Titanium (15 degrees) ... 5-wood: TaylorMade M5 (19 degrees) ... Utility: Srixon ZX Utility (20 degrees) ... Wedges: Cleveland RTX ZipCore (50-10 MID, 58-08) ... Putter: Odyssey Stroke Lab Exo 2-Ball.Feb 22, 2022
Srixon ZX7
The eight-time PGA Tour winner used to have the Ping G400 Tour 65 driver in the bag and was seen using the Callaway Epic Flash and TaylorMade M5 drivers in the past too. However, he has switched to the Srixon ZX7 driver.
TaylorMade SIM2 Ti, Cobra Radspeed Tour
Moving onto the fairways, the Japanese player has a SIM2 three-wood as well as what appears to be a Cobra Radspeed Tour fairway wood as well. We believe the former has around 15 degrees of loft and the latter around the 17.5 degree mark. The SIM2 is a club that many have put into play out on Tour because of the high-level of performance on offer.
Srixon Z-Forged
As far as utility goes, Hideki does occasionally carry one and he has been spotted with a TaylorMade SIM UDI on more than one occasion. However this club comes in and out of the setup. The rest of his irons are a set of Srixon Z-Forged blades.
Cleveland RTX-4 Forged
Hideki currently has four Cleveland RTX-4 Prototype wedges in the bag too. These have 46, 52, 57.5 and 62 degrees of loft and in a GolfWRX article a member of his team said of his wedge setup; "All three sole grinds have a similar characteristic. Hideki doesn’t change his 52-degree sole often, but he is constantly tinkering with his 56 and 60.
Scotty Cameron Newport 2 GSS
His putter situation has shifted regularly over the last few years. He has been using a variety of Scotty Cameron models as well as designs from TaylorMade and Piretti. However the model that always seems to come back into the picture is a Scotty Cameron Newport 2 GSS.
Srixon Z-Star XV
His ball is the Srixon Z Star XV which is a superb premium golf ball. It will appeal to higher swing speed players that want distance off the tee without compromising on feel around the green.
What golf clubs does Hideki Matsuyama use?
Japan's Hideki Matsuyama, the first male Japanese golfer to win a Major with his victory at the 2021 Masters, produced a moment of magic to win the 2022 Sony Open, his eighth PGA Tour Victory.
Wedges
Cleveland RTX 4 Forged Prototype (46º and 52º-10, True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shaft; 56º-8 at 57.5º, 60º-8 at 62º, True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts) | VIEW OFFER
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What irons does Matsuyama use?
Matsuyama’s irons are Srixon’s Z Forged blade irons. “I made the switch from cavity-back to blade when I turned pro,” Matsuyama told Golf Digest a couple of years ago. “It allows me to maneuver the shape of the shots more than cavity backs.”.
Why is the ZX5 longer?
The ZX5 also stretches longer front to back for more forgiveness on off-center hits and to provide a higher flight —the latter which appealed to the Japanese star. The new Masters champ also uses the company’s latest version of its Z-Star XV ball.
Who won the 2021 Masters?
Hideki Matsuyama won the 2021 Masters, and when it comes to storylines, well, there are simply too many to count. Matsuyama grabbed the lead with a third-round 65 and kept the pressure on his pursuers by making four birdies against just two bogeys for a final-round 73 that gave him a one-shot win over Will Zalatoris at Augusta National.
Hideki Matsuyama WITB 2020
Driver: TaylorMade SIM Max, (9°, Graphite Design Tour AD XC-8 TX shaft)
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Is it time for club golfers to swap their irons for a full bag of hybrids?
What putter does Matsuyama use?
A bit like his driver situation, Matsuyama’s putter has been changing regularly during the past year. He has been seen using a Scotty Cameron Circle T GSS, then a TaylorMade prototype. Right now he has got a Scotty Cameron prototype in the bag.
What blades does Shane Lowry use?
He uses a Srixon ZX for his 4-iron. Shane Lowry is another top pro to use ZX irons. For his 5-iron down to pitching wedge he goes with Srixon Z-Forged blades.
Who is the number 2 golfer in the world?
Let’s find out what clubs Hideki Matsuyama is putting in his golf bag. The Japanese five-time PGA Tour winner became the world’s number two ranked player after his runner-up finish at the 2017 US Open, but has since dropped to 18. He is yet to win a major but has recorded top six finishes at all four of them.
Who has the coolest putter in the 2021 Masters?
Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Brooks Koepka and Adam Scott come to mind. It’s Matsuyama, however, your 54-hole leader at the 2021 Masters, that has the coolest Scotty Cameron custom putter collection. At least, that’s according to Scotty Cameron himself.
Who owns Scotty Cameron putters?
Hideki Matsuyama not only has the 54-hole lead at the Masters, but he’s the owner of the coolest collection of Scotty Cameron putters, too. Life is good. Want to overhaul your bag for 2021? Visit the expert fitters at our sister company, True Spec Golf.
Who is the most frequently switched putter player on the PGA Tour?
There’s a few different players on the PGA Tour, though, who are constantly testing and switching putters; sometimes week-to-week, and sometimes day-to-day. Matsuyama is at the top of the list of players who switch putters most frequently.
Who is the leader of the 2021 Masters?
Hideki Matsuyama, the 54-hole leader at The 2021 Masters, has been blazing the greens at Augusta National with preeminent putting. While he’s using a Scotty Cameron Tour-Only Newport 2 prototype this week, that specific putter is far from the only option in his arsenal. Most golfers, especially professionals who get clubs for free, ...
Do golfers have putters?
Most golfers, especially professionals who get clubs for free, have backup putters. If something happens to the gamer, such as Si Woo Kim for a recent example, it’s smart to keep a backup putter in the bullpen.
What putter did Rory McIlroy use?
WITB UPDATE 25/02/2021: After enduring a frustrating run of form McIlroy swapped out his TaylorMade Spider X mallet putter for the TaylorMade TP Collection Juno putter at the WGC-Workday Championship in late February.
What is SIM2 fairway?
SIM2 Titanium fairways feature a compact head and are constructed from titanium rather than steel, like most other fairway woods. Designed for better players, they are perfectly suited to life on tour with a strong and penetrating ball flight that Rory can take advantage of on longer holes.
