Scheffler’s bag remains largely unchanged from his other wins this season, although he subbed out the 7-wood he used to win at Quail Hollow and Murfield Village for the Srixon ZU85 3-iron he’s used for every one of his other wins before this season. Swapping high-lofted fairway woods for utility and driving irons was a common theme this week, and is usually the case for links golf. Scheffler was no exception.
The victory is the 25th for TaylorMade’s Spider putter family, which Scheffler switched to last year, since the beginning of 2024. Scheffler accounts for 11 of those victories now, and it’s back-to-back for what’s become the winningest putter on the PGA Tour.
It’s also Scheffler’s fourth victory this season, all since he switched back to a Vokey SM10 60.06K lob wedge. Scheffler’s go-to lobber had been the 60.04T from the end of the 2022 season until this spring, but he switched back to the .06K — which is known for its super wide sole to aid performance out of the bunker — at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and has won four times since. Scheffler won his debut major at the 2022 Masters with this wedge and has added two more with it this season.
One popular gear change this week on the firm links turf was taking the ribbons, or grind lines, out of their wedges to help them move through the turf faster. The nice thing about Scheffler’s .06K grind wedge is that it doesn’t have any ribbons to begin with, which likely helped him adjust to the links turf seamlessly.
It’s interesting that each of Scheffler’s three victory runs immediately preceded a major gear switch. His five wins in three months in 2022 came shortly after he switched to a Scotty Cameron Timeless Tourtype GSS putter. Then his seven wins from March to August of last season came right when he switched again to his current Spider L-Neck gamer. Now he’s won four times in the three months since switching back to the K-grind wedge.
With Scheffler’s win wrapping up the major season, with him and Rory McIlroy both using the original Fujikura Ventus Black profile in their drivers and J.J. Spaun playing the new Ventus Black with Velocore+, Fujikura Ventus has swept the majors for this season. Also, all four major winners played the same TaylorMade Qi10 3-wood, marking a sweep there as well.
Keep reading below for Scheffler’s detailed specs.
The Fujikura Ventus Black utilizes a Tour-inspired profile and the first to include Fujikura’s VeloCore Technology in an accelerated taper, ultra stiff tip profile. Maximum energy transfer from the tip section boosts the clubhead’s performance and a straight taper design enhances loading and feel. You can purchase the Fujikura Ventus Black in the following models: 6, 7, and 8. You can buy the Fujikura Ventus Black with the adaptor sleeve of choice built to your requires specifications.
JOCKEY TIP: The Fujikura Ventus Black is ideal for the player looking for a low launch, low spin shaft that was designed to significantly tighten shot dispersion and maximize ball speed especially on off-center shots.
MILLED GRIND SOLE DEBUT
Milled Grind eliminates variances in sole geometry from head to head and ensures precision in every iron set, while the CNC machined sole geometry and a precise leading edge promote consistent turf interaction.
TIGER’S FINGERPRINT
Each iron has been meticulously shaped to meet Tiger’s discerning eye—longer blade length, thinner topline, progressive face height, and more.
For every shot, every lie, every course, there’s a grind fit for your swing. Finding the right grind to match your swing and playing conditions will give you the best turf interaction, contact and shot performance. Master Craftsman Bob Vokey has spent decades crafting, developing and improving his tour proven grinds to fit players of all levels.Anyone can manufacture a wedge, but it takes a master to turn a piece of high-performance technology into an instrument of creative control. Bob’s six tour-proven grinds are designed to offer maximum creativity, versatility and consistency, all meticulously developed through years of working with the best players in the world.
PROGRESSIVE CENTER OF GRAVITY
SM9 features a progressive center of gravity (CG) throughout the lofts, which optimizes ball flight, accuracy and forgiveness. Using tapered top lines and varied hosel lengths, the Vokey R&D team has raised the height of the CG in the higher lofts, which promotes a lower, more controlled flight.The CG is also forward of the face, resulting in increased MOI, exceptional feel and a club face that simply wants to square up at impact.
SPIN MILLED GROOVES
SM9’s patented Spin Milled grooves are meticulously engineered through a new cutting process to maximize spin and durability. The process starts by cutting the face perfectly flat with a high-speed saw. Then every groove is individually cut based on loft and finish; low lofts (46°-54°) are designed with narrower, deeper grooves, while higher lofts (56°-62°) have wider, shallower grooves.Micro-grooves are individually cut in between grooves, which maximize spin on partial shots. A proprietary heat treatment is applied to the impact area which doubles the durability of the groove without impacting feel, making it the most durable groove in golf. The process is only complete when every Vokey wedge is 100% inspected for utmost quality and performance.
BLACK PVD FINISH The durable PVD coating creates a beautiful high-quality finish with sole plate, back badge and copper accents.
TRUE PATH™ ALIGNMENT The patented alignment system provides visual clarity and helps golfers better envision the line to the hole.
WHITE TPU PURE ROLL™ INSERTMade from a combination of Surlyn and aluminum, the white TPU Pure Roll™ insert creates a softer feel.Grooves are angled at 45° to encourage optimal forward roll as well as better sound, feel and overall roll characteristics. The white insert also creates better symmetry with the white True Path alignment.
THIN WALL UNDERCUT CONSTRUCTION We’ve engineered a super stable structure by removing excess weight to create high MOI and legendary Spider performance.
HYBRAR ECHO®DAMPENER HYBRAR is behind the face to dampen unwanted vibrations, delivering premium sound and feelon every putt with the best possible sensation.
TSS WEIGHTING TSS weights provide balanced weighting and help optimize performance for all various putter lengths.
STEEL WIREFRAME Allows engineers to better control weight distribution and CG location.
The modern-day grip standard. Tour Velvet is the perfect blend of state-of-the-art rubber and a one-of-a kind plus sign texture for all-around playability. The ultimate combination of comfort and performance is what makes Tour Velvet the most popular grip in golf today.
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.
