Team europe’s ryder Cup Weaponry Revealed: A Deep Dive into Player Equipment
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ROME – A meticulously curated arsenal of clubs is fueling Team Europe’s quest for Ryder Cup glory at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club. From Rory McIlroy’s TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus driver to Justin Rose’s trusted Scotty Cameron putter, each player’s bag reflects a blend of personal preference and cutting-edge technology, meticulously dialed in for the demands of match play.
This year’s equipment choices carry heightened significance as Team Europe aims to reclaim the Ryder Cup on home soil, facing a formidable American team. The stakes are immense – national pride, a two-year hold on one of golf’s most coveted trophies, and the individual legacies of the players involved. Understanding the tools these golfers wield offers a unique window into their strategies and the relentless pursuit of competitive advantage. Following the competition, expect manufacturers to see increased demand for similar equipment as fans seek to emulate the performance of their ryder Cup heroes.
Driver Details
Rory McIlroy is relying on a 9.0° TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus driver with a Mitsubishi Diamana+ 70 TX shaft.Viktor Hovland utilizes a TaylorMade Qi10 LS driver (8.5°) paired with a Fujikura Ventus Black 7 shaft.Jon Rahm trusts a Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond LS driver (9.0°) and a Fujikura Ventus Black 6X shaft. Matt Fitzpatrick swings a TaylorMade Qi10 driver (9.0°) with a Fujikura Ventus Black 7 shaft. ludvig Åberg employs a Ping G430 LST driver (9.0°) with a Fujikura Ventus Black 9 shaft.
Iron Sets
McIlroy plays TaylorMade P770 (3-PW) irons with True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 shafts. Hovland uses TaylorMade P7MC irons (4-9) with True Temper Dynamic Gold shafts. Rahm’s irons are Callaway apex Pro (4-9) with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue shafts. Fitzpatrick utilizes a combination of TaylorMade P7MC (4-7) and TaylorMade P770 (8-PW) irons, both with True Temper Dynamic Gold shafts. Åberg swings Ping i230 irons (4-PW) with True Temper Dynamic Gold shafts. Justin Rose plays Titleist T100 irons (4-9) with True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 shafts.
Wedge Selection
Hovland carries a TaylorMade MG4 (52° & 58°) and a Titleist Vokey SM9 (46°) wedge. Rahm utilizes Callaway Jaws Raw (50°, 54°, & 58°) wedges. Fitzpatrick employs Titleist Vokey SM9 (52°, 56°, & 60°) wedges. Åberg uses Ping J-Wedge (50°, 54°, & 58°) wedges. Rose carries Titleist Vokey SM9 (52°, 56°, & 60°) wedges.
Putter Preferences
Rory McIlroy uses a TaylorMade Spider X Hydro Blast putter. Viktor Hovland relies on a Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5 putter. Jon Rahm employs a odyssey White Hot Versa #7 putter. Matt Fitzpatrick uses a Ping PLD Anser putter. Ludvig Åberg utilizes a Ping Tyne 4 putter. Justin Rose’s putter is a Scotty Cameron Phantom T-5 Tour Prototype with a SuperStroke Zenergy Claw 1.0 grip.
Ball choice
The majority of Team Europe players, including McIlroy, Hovland, Rahm, and fitzpatrick, are playing the Titleist Pro V1x golf ball. Åberg and Rose are using the Titleist Pro V1 ball.
