At the PGA Tour’s only team event, the two players combined to finish 28 under par across two days of foursomes and two days of four-ball play, edging the team of Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard by just a shot.
For Griffin, the win was historic as Griffin is currently the only player on the PGA Tour playing Maxlfi golf balls and picked up the first win on the PGA Tour for the brand since 2003. Griffin signed an endorsement contract with the company, which is now owned by Dick’s Sporting Goods, last season and plays the Maxfli Tour X golf ball.
“Lexi drew my interest to the ball initially,” Griffin told GOLF in 2024. “I saw she was playing it and my caddie, [Alex Ritthamel], who used to caddie for Lexi’s brother Curtis, thought I should at least test out the Maxfli to see how it performed. A few months passed and I finally got my hands on some. I did some preliminary testing but wasn’t planning on doing much with the ball.
“It was roughly 8 yards additional during preliminary testing,” Griffin said. “Around the green, I didn’t see a ton of differences across balls. That’s when the distance side really started to intrigue me. There are certain weeks out here when distance has kind of turned into a priority.”
Not only did Griffin use the Maxfli ball during the fourball play, Novak also played the ball during the two days of foursomes (alternate shot), including Sunday’s final round.
“We want to congratulate Ben Griffin and Andrew Novak on their first wins on the PGA Tour,” Ed Stack, Executive Chairman of Dick’s, told GOLF in a statement. “We are so proud to have Ben exclusively playing the Maxfli Tour X ball. Ben’s been on a remarkable journey and it was great to see it culminate in a win today. We can’t wait to see what he accomplishes next.”
Both players play the irons and wedges of their main equipment sponsor, with Griffin opting for Mizuno’s new Pro S-3 irons and Pro T-1 wedges. Novak plays a combo set of Srixon ZX7 Mk II and Z-Forged irons with Cleveland RTZ wedges.
The pair both share a the selection of Ping drivers with Griffin playing the ultra forgiving Ping G430 Max 10k and Novak choosing the new G440 LST.
Keep reading below for complete specs for both Griffin and Novak.
Ben Griffin’s winning clubs at the 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Driver: Ping G430 Max 10k 9.0˚ (STD setting), UST Mamiya LINQ White 7TX prototype
PING G430 Max 10K Custom Driver
The G430 MAX 10K is PING’s straightest and highest MOI driver to date, eclipsing the 10,000 g-cm2 combined moment of inertia threshold first surpassed by the G400 MAX five years earlier.
Introducing the Qi10 fairways. Experience TaylorMade speed with Qi10 forgiveness…off the tee and off the deck.
TOUR PROVEN PERFORMANCE
The model most popular with both Tour players and amateurs, the Qi10 Fairway is the ideal blend of distance and forgiveness, while the precision CG location delivers a combo of high launch and low spin.
NEW INFINITY CARBON CROWN
An Infinity Crown provides a clean, uninterrupted view at address while also optimizing performance. Engineers relied on this new design to reshape the club, shifting more weight lower in the clubhead to maintain high inertia with an enlarged face profile to inspire confidence and generate ball speed.
The Mizuno Pro S-3 irons epitomize refined craftsmanship and elite performance, combining Mizuno’s renowned forging expertise with the precision and versatility demanded by today’s golfers. With a sleek, compact profile and an exceptional feel, the Pro S-3 is the ultimate choice for players seeking precision and control in every shot.
Iconic Mizuno Pro FeelThe Mizuno Pro S-3 delivers the signature feel that has solidified Mizuno’s reputation. This exceptional sensation stems from the advanced Grain Flow Forged HD process, performed exclusively at Mizuno’s Hiroshima plant, and is enhanced by premium materials:
1025E Pure Select Mild Carbon Steel: Provides a soft, responsive touch that golfers love.
Copper Underlay: Subtly enhances vibration patterns, ensuring a smoother, more connected feel with every strike.
The Mizuno Pro T-1 and T-3 wedges have officially joined the esteemed Mizuno Pro family. As the best feeling and performing wedges Mizuno has ever made, they are now worthy of bearing the prestigious name. Engineered for precision and versatility, the T-1 and T-3 offer unmatched feel and control for golfers of all levels. With advanced forging techniques and meticulously crafted designs, these wedges deliver spin consistency, shot versatility, and a touch of Mizuno’s signature elegance.
ICONIC MIZUNO PRO FEEL
Forged using Mizuno’s Grain Flow Forged HD process at their exclusive Hiroshima facility, the T-1 wedges combine 1025 Pure Select Mild Carbon Steel with a Copper Underlay for an unparalleled feel. Every shot resonates with precision and feedback that’s unmistakably Mizuno.
CRAFTSMAN REFINED SHAPING
The T-1 features a compact Teardrop Shape with a straighter leading edge, creating a visually appealing profile from any angle. Its design is crafted for precision, confidence, and seamless turf interaction.
SIX DISTINCT SOLE PROFILES
The T-1 offers S, M, P, C, V, and X sole profiles, ensuring there’s a perfect option for every golfer’s unique wedge-playing style and course conditions. From full shots to delicate greenside play, these grind options provide unmatched versatility. The new M sole profile (Mid Bounce) takes the place of the T24 D-Grind, while the P sole profile (Plus Bounce) builds on a similar D profile, offering additional bounce.
SPIN CONSISTENCY IN ANY CONDITION
Featuring Quad Cut + Grooves and Hydroflow Micro Grooves, the T-1 delivers exceptional spin control in both dry and wet conditions. The tighter groove pattern enhances spin rates, while Hydroflow technology channels moisture away for consistent performance on every shot. Stronger lofted clubs in the T-1 range utilize grooves optimized for spin consistency, while the higher lofted focus on maximizing spin around the greens.
Milled Grind 4 utilizes laser etched Spin Tread and a raw face to provide better bite around the greens and superior spin in wet conditions. Refined shaping creates a smooth aesthetic that inspires creativity around the greens, while improved mass distribution provides a solid feel.
IMPROVED SPIN IN WET CONDITIONS
Spin Tread technology utilizes laser etching to channel away moisture and help retain spin in wet conditions. The same way that tire treads help your car stay connected to the road, Spin Tread redirects water at impact and creates more friction between the club face and golf ball to impart more spin than prior generations.
REFINED SHAPING
MG4 features refinements in shape and visual appeal with a focus on what players perceive at address. Details from the hosel blend, offset and leading-edge straightness were all inspired by the insights and preferences of the best players and most experienced designers. Compared to the previous MG3, MG4 showcases a slightly larger footprint that provides players with a sense of roundness, smoothness and improved ease of use.
RAW FACE & NEW FINISH
There’s a reason raw wedges are preferred by the game’s best players. The unplated material will rust over time to preserve consistent spin while also delivering better performance in wet conditions. A new refined finish with a slightly darker tint minimizes glare and blends seamlessly with the raw face for a unified appearance.
STUDIO CARBON STEEL (SCS) FACE INSERT
Designed to deliver the unmistakably soft sound and feel of carbon, the new precision milled Studio Carbon Steel (SCS) insert is treated with an electroless nickel plating for enhanced durability in a re–engineered concept that includes the line’s new chain–link face milling technology and aerospace–inspired vibration damping for tuned sound, feel and performance.
CHAIN–LINK FACE MILLING TECHNOLOGY
New chain–link face milling technology reduces the putter face insert’s touch points at impact with the ball using a texture that softens the sound and provides improved roll characteristics while preserving feel and feedback off the putter face.
FULL CONTACT SLIM GRIP
With a comfortable chain–link texture to match the new putter face milling pattern, the custom crafted Full Contact Slim paddle–style grip was designed to complement the stroke and performance of blade and mid–mallet putters. Its uniquely contoured profile and flat top provide superior comfort and contact between the hands and the putter, and enhanced body alignment.
The MCC™ (New Decade® MultiCompound) is an innovative hybrid grip that fuses the positive performance of rubber and cord. The MCC boasts the Golf Pride® exclusive Brushed Cotton Cord in the upper hand area for firm all-weather control, and a performance rubber material in the lower hand for ultimate feel and responsiveness.
Andrew Novak’s winning clubs at the 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Driver: Ping G440 LST 7.5˚, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green 70TX
PING G440 LST Custom Driver
The G440 driver family (MAX, LST, SFT) is optimized to deliver more ball speed through multiple advancements, including PING’s deepest CG in a driver to date and a shallower, thinner face, while continuing to ensure the game-changing forgiveness expected from a PING driver. The G440 LST (Low Spin) design appeals to players with faster swing speeds, providing lower spin and more control in 9° and 10.5° lofts with the three-position back weight.
HIGHLY FORGIVING
Lighter head weight allows for heavier back weight.
FASTER FACE
Shallow, thinner, face increases ball speed for more distance, higher launch.
SOUND DESIGN
New shaping, carbon crown and internal ribs produce muted impact experience.
FREE-HOSEL DESIGN
Saves weight to lower CG, increase forgiveness. Allows for more heel-side face flexing for consistent ball speed across face.
Smoke Green is the latest engineering marvel in the HZRDUS Universe. Being the stiffest HZRDUS shaft yet, Smoke Green is designed to maintain maximum stability and keep up with even the fastest swings. Smoke Green is available in a traditional Smoke Grey and Gamma PVD finish.
3-wood: Ping G440 Max 15˚, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 80TX
5-wood: Ping G440 Max 19˚, Project X HZRDUS RDX Green 85TX
PING G440 Max Custom Fairway Wood
The G440 fairway family (MAX, LST, SFT) advances PING’s reputation as a Tour-preferred model of choice through a re-designed face structure and low CG system. The face is taller for more confidence off the tee while maintaining a CG location that delivers high- launching performance off the ground. The MAX model (which fits most golfers) is available in five lofts (including a new 4-wood) to provide more gapping solutions.
HIGH MOI
Easy to launch, stable design increases forgiveness.
FLEXING FACE
Maraging steel face flexes for more ball speed, optimizes spin.
TALLER FACE PROFILE
Improves performance off the tee, maintains low CG.
FREE-HOSEL DESIGN
Saves weight to lower CG, optimize launch/spin and increase forgiveness.
Wedges: Cleveland RTZ (50/Mid), Cleveland RTZ Full (54 and 60), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Cleveland RTZ Full-Face Custom Wedge
All-new RTZ Wedges are made with Z-Alloy, a completely new steel formula that enables a zero-compromise design approach for incredible feel, better durability, and more consistency for our best performing tour Wedges yet. Plus, there’s an all-new ADAPT grind featuring full-face grooves, to give RTZ Wedges more versatility than ever before.
Z-Alloy
Z-Alloy is a brand-new steel with better feel. It’s softer, lighter, and remarkably durable. It gives RTZ Wedges superior feel, better forgiveness, and more consistency. On RTZ Tour Rack Wedges, Z-Alloy’s rust-resistant properties ensure longer-lasting, like-new performance.
HydraZip
HydraZip is a unique system of face blasts and laser-milled lines formulated to maximize spin performance under wet conditions. This technology is dynamically configured by loft groupings, which helps balance spin across lofts, while maximizing spin in adverse conditions.
ZipCore
This low-density core technology replaces heavier material in the heel and hosel area with a lightweight, low-density, vibration-dampening material. This proprietary core allows us to shift the Center of Gravity closer to where you strike the ball, while simultaneously adding MOI.
UltiZip
UltiZip’s sharper grooves cut through grass and debris at contact, while deeper grooves help make space for grass, sand, dirt, or water to clear the impact zone, giving RTZ Wedges stronger, more consistent spin from the fairway, rough, or bunker.
These Odyssey Ai-ONE Milled putters feature a milled titanium insert which delivers more consistent ball speed speeds, even from off-center hits, leaving putts closer to the hole.
Ai-ONE MILLED INSERT
This milled titanium insert was designed using Artificial Intelligence to create the unique contours on the back surface to promote consistent ball speed across the face with the pure milled feel that many golfers prefer.
MILLED STAINLESS STEEL HEADS
All the heads in this line are 100% milled for the beauty and precision that the most discerning golfers appreciate.
UNIQUE NAVY BLUE PVD FINISH
These putters all feature a beautiful navy blue PVD finish that sets them apart, and complements the milling for a unique and beautiful look.
SL 90 SHAFT
A lightweight steel shaft with 20-30 grams (depending on the grip) of counterbalance weight in the butt end. This is an evolution of our Stroke Lab Weighting that will appeal to even more golfers.
INTERCHANGEABLE FRONT WEIGHTS
Available in 5, 10, 15 and 20 grams these removable weights allow you to dial in your head weight to your exact preference.
OUR VAN ACCESS: The winningest cord grip on Tour. The Tour Velvet Cord Midsize was trusted to win two majors in 2019. It features Brushed Cotton Cord Technology (BCT) – a woven cotton twill fiber material that increases traction and performance in all weather conditions.
Z-STAR SeriesWhether you’re chasing major championships or your next personal best, the all-new Z-STAR series is the choice for serious players everywhere. Featuring reformulated cores and covers across the line, this generation of Z-STAR golf balls delivers greater distance, optimized spin, and tour-level stopping power around the green.
It’s a formula designed to give you one thing: pure performance when it matters most.
With a blend of greenside control and long-game distance, the new Z-STAR ♦ DIAMOND also delivers the unique benefit of increased spin on long and mid Iron shots.
Jack Hirsh is the Associate Equipment Editor at GOLF. A Pennsylvania native, Jack is a 2020 graduate of Penn State University, earning degrees in broadcast journalism and political science. He was captain of his high school golf team and recently returned to the program to serve as head coach. Jack also still *tries* to remain competitive in local amateurs. Before joining GOLF, Jack spent two years working at a TV station in Bend, Oregon, primarily as a Multimedia Journalist/reporter, but also producing, anchoring and even presenting the weather. He can be reached at jack.hirsh@golf.com.
