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Winners’ bags: Lydia Ko and Jason Day at the Grant Thornton Invitational

Jason Day and Lydia Ko fist bump at the Grant Thornton Invitational.

Jason Day and Lydia Ko both used Ping drivers this week.

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Thanks to a spectacular fairway wood on the 17th hole in the final round, Lydia Ko and Jason Day captured the Grant Thornton Invitational Sunday, the first LPGA and PGA Tour co-sanctioned event in more than two decades. But it was the driver that earned the attention of gear nerds everywhere.

While both Ko and Day are currently gear free agents, Day and Ko both opted for Ping’s G430 LST driver to help lead them to victory at Tiburon Golf Club. Keep reading for each player’s entire bag setup this week in Naples.

Lydia Ko

Driver: Ping G430 LST (Mitsubishi Diamana GT 50S), 10.5 degrees

Ping G430 LST Custom Driver

$579.99
The PING G430 LST Driver features an exclusive Low Spin Technology (LST) Carbonfly Wrap, a lightweight composite that covers the crown and wraps into the heel/toe sections of the skirt to save weight and lower the CG for more ball speed, less spin and higher MOI. The 8-layer, one-piece composite saves four grams and weighs 11.5g fully installed. A moveable 22-gram, high-density tungsten backweight influences shot shape ±7 yards between the Draw, Neutral and Fade settings. At 440cc, the smaller tour-style LST is available in 9° and 10.5° lofts (adjustable +/-1.5° and lie up to 3° flat from standard) and best fits faster swing speeds. THE DISTANCE DIFFERENCE. MORE BALL SPEED. A shallower, variable-thickness face is thinner to create more face deflection for generating faster ball speed for our biggest distance gains to date. THE SOUND SOLUTION A new integral rib structure and increased curvature of the crown, skirt and sole fine tunes clubhead frequencies to produce a desirable sound and impact experience. SPINSISTENCY A variable roll radius, with less loft low on the face, enhances spin consistency and carry distance. CARBONFLY WRAP Lightweight composite crown wraps into the heel and toe of the skirt to save weight and lower the CG for more ball speed with higher MOI. MOVEABLE BACK WEIGHT A 25-gram, high-density tungsten moveable backweight influences shot shape +/-10 yards between the Draw, Neutral and Fade settings.
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3-wood: Ping G430 Max (Mitsubishi Diamana PD 60S shaft), 15 degrees

5-wood: Ping G430 Max (Mitsubishi Diamana GT 60S shaft), 18 degrees

Ping G430 Max Custom Fairway Wood

$349.99
Sizing up your approach into a long par 4, going for the par-5 in two, you want 100% confidence that your fairway wood will give you the solid contact, speed and higher ball flight to get you home. In the G430 fairways, we’ve developed Carbonfly Wrap to deliver more distance by positioning the CG closer to the force line to maximize ball speed, resulting in higher, longer carries. The PING G430 MAX Fairway Wood fits the widest range of golfers with four options (3W/15°, 5W/18°, 7W/21°, 9W/24°). CARBONFLY WRAP The lightweight composite crown wraps into the heel and toe sections of the skirt, creating weight savings of 10 grams which are reallocated to achieve the lower the CG and increase ball speed. The composite also plays a role in the pleasing sound. FACE WRAP TECHNOLOGY FaceWrap Technology, a variable-thickness, high-strength maraging steel face wraps into the sole and crown of the stainless steel head, generating more flexing for faster ball speed and higher launch for greater distance. SPINSISTENCY The variable roll radius of Spinsistency improves performance across the face (especially on thin shots) by reducing spin to increase ball speed from the maraging steel face. TUNGSTEN BACK WEIGHT A tungsten back weight extends the perimeter weighting to ensure maximum forgiveness. TRAJECTORY TUNING 2.0 Trajectory Tuning 2.0 provides eight hosel positions, adjusting for loft (+/- .5°) and lie (up to 3° flatter than std).
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Hybrid: Ping G430 (Graphite Design Tour AD HY 65S shaft), 22 degrees

Ping G430 Custom Hybrid

$299.99
The PING G430 Hybrid is loaded with innovations like Carbonfly Wrap, PING’s newest technology and the key to more distance and green-holding stopping power. Alongside proven technologies Facewrap Technology and Spinsistency, they deliver the speed and performance golfers need to take on any approach shot. With six loft options (2H/17°, 3H/19°, 4H/22°, 5H/26°, 6H/30°, 7/34°) they are ideal mid- and long-iron replacements to help fill distance gaps in a player’s game. CARBONFLY WRAP The lightweight composite crown wraps into the heel and toe sections of the skirt, creating weight savings of 10 grams which are reallocated to achieve the lower the CG and increase ball speed. The composite also plays a role in the pleasing sound. FACE WRAP TECHNOLOGY FaceWrap Technology, a variable-thickness, high-strength maraging steel face wraps into the sole and crown of the stainless steel head, generating more flexing for faster ball speed and higher launch for greater distance. SPINSISTENCY The variable roll radius of Spinsistency improves performance across the face (especially on thin shots) by reducing spin to increase ball speed from the maraging steel face. TUNGSTEN BACK WEIGHT A tungsten back weight extends the perimeter weighting to ensure maximum forgiveness. TRAJECTORY TUNING The lightweight, 8-position hosel enables adjustments for loft (±1.5°) and lie (3° flatter than std.) to further dial in ball flight for the best results.
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Irons: Ping i230 (5-7; AeroTech SteelFiber FC 70 shafts), Ping Blueprint S (8-9; AeroTech SteelFiber FC 70 shafts)

Ping i230 Custom Irons

$187.5
Already a winner on Tour, the players-style i230 iron delivers consistent and predictable distance control with tighter dispersion for hitting precise yardages. An activated elastomer insert creates discretionary weight to lower the CG for more distance while enhancing feel and sound in conjunction with a multi-material badge. A more rounded lead edge ensures smooth turf interaction for clean strikes and MicroMax grooves produce consistent performance from wet and dry grass. PERFORMANCE PACKED. TOUR PROVEN. More distance and control. Increased MOI, tighter dispersion. Elevated impact experience All-weather control  MICROMAX™ GROOVES Fully machined face and grooves Consistent launch and spin in long irons Short-iron control and spin retent ion in wet conditions
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Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (46-10F degrees; AeroTech SteelFiber FC 70 shaft), Vokey Design SM9 (48-10F, 54-10F and 58-08F degrees; AeroTech SteelFiber FC 80 shafts)

Titleist Vokey SM9 Tour Chrome Custom Wedge

$179.99
  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.
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Putter: Scotty Cameron TG6

Scotty Cameron Super Select Golo 6 Putter

$449
The GOLO returns in a new size as the Super Select GOLO 6, a roundedcompact mallet precision milled from 303 stainless steel sized in between the previous GOLO 5 and 7 models. With a mid–bend shaft and an integrated sole plate machined from 6061 aircraft aluminum, the GOLO 6 includes the line’s new dual–milled face technology and stainless steel sole weights.
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Grips: Iomic

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

Titleist 2023 Pro V1x Golf Balls

$54.99
Pro V1x is the optimal premium performance choice for players looking for maximum distance, who need higher flight and more stopping power.

Jason Day

Driver: Ping G430 LST (TPT Prototype shaft), 10 degrees

Ping G430 LST Custom Driver

$579.99
The PING G430 LST Driver features an exclusive Low Spin Technology (LST) Carbonfly Wrap, a lightweight composite that covers the crown and wraps into the heel/toe sections of the skirt to save weight and lower the CG for more ball speed, less spin and higher MOI. The 8-layer, one-piece composite saves four grams and weighs 11.5g fully installed. A moveable 22-gram, high-density tungsten backweight influences shot shape ±7 yards between the Draw, Neutral and Fade settings. At 440cc, the smaller tour-style LST is available in 9° and 10.5° lofts (adjustable +/-1.5° and lie up to 3° flat from standard) and best fits faster swing speeds. THE DISTANCE DIFFERENCE. MORE BALL SPEED. A shallower, variable-thickness face is thinner to create more face deflection for generating faster ball speed for our biggest distance gains to date. THE SOUND SOLUTION A new integral rib structure and increased curvature of the crown, skirt and sole fine tunes clubhead frequencies to produce a desirable sound and impact experience. SPINSISTENCY A variable roll radius, with less loft low on the face, enhances spin consistency and carry distance. CARBONFLY WRAP Lightweight composite crown wraps into the heel and toe of the skirt to save weight and lower the CG for more ball speed with higher MOI. MOVEABLE BACK WEIGHT A 25-gram, high-density tungsten moveable backweight influences shot shape +/-10 yards between the Draw, Neutral and Fade settings.
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3-wood: TaylorMade SIM Max (Mitsubishi Kuro Kage 80X shaft), 15 degrees

5-wood: TaylorMade SIM Max (Mitsubishi Kuro Kage 80X shaft), 21 degrees

TaylorMade SIM2 Max Fairway Wood

$279.99
TaylorMade SIM2 Max Fairway Woods are equipped with a high strength C300 steel face engineered for explosive ball speeds.  The fairway’s Thru-Slot speed pocket provides increased face flexibility to help preserve ball speed and distance on shots struck low on the face, the most common miss with a fairway wood. The SIM2 Max features a larger 190cc head design.  Mass from the updated V Steel sole has been redistributed to enhance forgiveness, while still maintaining low CG properties for explosive distance and a high launch.   SIM2 MAX FAIRWAY V Steel Sole with Ultra Low CG for enhanced forgiveness, turf interaction, and versatility ZATECH TI Twist Face for fast ball speed Multi-Material construction for low CG performance and high MOI forgiveness Thru-Slot Speed Pocket™ designed to maximize face flexibility for greater ball speed and forgiveness Adjustable Loft Sleeve provides adjustability and personalization Launch: Mid-Launch with Low Spin Flight Bias: Neutral   CLUB NUMBER LOFT HAND LIE VOLUME LENGTH SWING WEIGHT SIM2 Max Fairway  3 15° RH/LH 59° 190cc 43.25″ D3 SIM2 Max Fairway 3HL 16.5° RH/LH 59° 190cc 43.25″ D3 SIM2 Max Fairway 5 18° RH/LH 59.5° 160cc 42.25″ D3 SIM2 Max Fairway 7 21° RH 60° 160cc 41.75″ D3 SIM2 Max Fairway 9 24° RH 60.5° 145cc 41.25″ D3
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Irons: TaylorMade P770 (4-iron; KBS C-Taper 125 S+ shaft), P7MC (5-PW; KBS C-Taper 125 S+ shafts)

TaylorMade 2023 P770 Custom Irons

$185.71
FORGED HOLLOW BODY CONSTRUCTION The forged hollow body construction gives golfers the best of both worlds; beautyand performance. A soft 8620 carbon steel body is paired with an incredibly thinforged 4140 steel face and Thru-Slot Speed Pocket™ for a design that is fast,flexible and forgiving even in a compact head shape. FLTD CG FLTD CG strategically positions the center of gravity (CG) the lowest in the long ironsand progressively shifts higher throughout the set. Using up to 46g of tungsten, FLTDCG is designed to provide players with improved launch and playability in long irons and increase spin in the scoring irons. SPEEDFOAM AIR All new SpeedFoam Air is 69% less dense than its predecessor, creating mass savingsthat is redistributed to improve performance. SpeedFoam Air dampens vibrations forexquisite sound and feel while delivering a fast, flexible face. TOUR-INSPIRED SHAPING Featuring elegant refinements, including less offset in the long irons, the new P•770is designed to fit the eye of a more discerning player with visual cues including a thintopline, less offset, and shorter blade length when compared to the P•790. THRU-SLOT SPEED POCKET  The Thru-Slot Speed Pocket™ provides increased face flexibility while preserving ballspeed and distance on low face strikes.
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TaylorMade 2023 P7MC Custom Irons

$185.71
With precision playability and a hint of forgiveness, P·7MC caters to the game’s best ball strikers. These irons will celebrate all the work you’ve put in to get to this point and be the perfect tool for the continued grind. FORGING TOWARDS PERFECTION TaylorMade’s Compact Grain Forging™ process uses 2,000 tons of pressure, more than double the industry standard. The additional force gives us precision control at a micro level and produces a tighter grain structure, creating the best possible feel. INSPIRED BY TOUR The tour-inspired P·7MC™ fits the eye of discerning players. With minimal offset and perimeter weighting, this classically shaped iron delivers the ultimate in control and precision with a hint of forgiveness. REFINED CRAFTSMANSHIP  Compact Grain Forging delivers a refined composition inside and out. The sophisticated craftsmanship comes to life with a satin finish and forged “Metal-T” within the cavity back, creating the unmistakable aesthetic of a premium TaylorMade iron.
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Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (52-08F, 56-10S and 60-08M AD+ degrees; True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts)

Titleist Vokey SM9 Tour Chrome Custom Wedge

$179.99
  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.
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Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour

TaylorMade Spider Tour Putter

$349.99
STABILITY FOR THE WIN THIN WALL UNDERCUT CONSTRUCTION We’ve engineered a super stable structure by removing excess weight to create high MOI and legendary Spider performance. STEEL WIREFRAME Allows engineers to better control weight distribution and CG location. HYBRAR ECHO® DAMPENER HYBRAR is behind the face to dampen unwanted vibrations, delivering premium sound and feel on every putt with the best possible sensation. DIFFERENT CG LOCATION Each Spider Tour model features different CG locations for optimal putter fitting. TSS WEIGHTING TSS weights provide balanced weighting and help optimize performance for all various putter lengths. GUNMETAL PVD FINISH The durable PVD coating creates a beautiful high-quality finish. TRUE PATH™ ALIGNMENT The patented alignment system provides visual clarity and helps golfers better envision the line to the hole. WHITE TPU PURE ROLL™ INSERT Made 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. REFINED HOSEL DESIGNS Spider Tour Series includes two different hosel shapes and designs. The small slant produces toe hang, and the double bend produces a face balanced design.
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Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord

Ball: Bridgestone Tour B X Prototype 2024

Bridgestone Tour B X Golf Balls

$44.99
REACTIV IQ MORE DISTANCE: REACTIV iQ rebounds quickly on tee shots, delivering explosive velocity and increased distance • MORE CONTROL: REACTIV iQ stays on the face longer on approach shots, providing more spin and soft feel around the green. GRADATIONAL CORE Added distance and forgiveness comes from the Gradational Compression core. Higher initial ball speed and lower side spin from the Gradational Compression core help give you an advantage on the course. DUAL DIMPLE Extra distance and enhanced aerodynamics are a result of the Dual Dimple technology. The added distance comes from a more efficient ball trajectory thanks to less drag when the ball is in flight. SEAMLESS COVER Consistent flight and performance are a result of the proprietary Seamless Cover Technology. The perfect performance and aerodynamic balance comes from a manufacturing processes that creates a perfectly balanced dimple pattern. FEATURES: The NEW TOUR B with REACTIV iQ is THE SMARTER TOUR BALL Proprietary NEW REACTIV iQ is a SMART cover technology that reacts to the force of impact MORE DISTANCE: REACTIV iQ rebounds quickly on tee shots, delivering explosive velocity and increased distance MORE CONTROL: REACTIV iQ stays on the face longer on approach shots, providing more spin and soft feel around the green Dual Dimple technology provides efficient trajectory and reduced drag through enhanced aerodynamics The TOUR B X with REACTIV iQ delivers increased ball speed for MAXIMUM DISTANCE off the tee and HIT & SIT performance on approach shots Bridgestone Golf is the #1 BALL FITTER IN GOLF: The TOUR B X is ideal for players with swing speeds OVER 105 MPH who want additional distance BRYSON DeCHAMBEAU assisted in the development of the NEW TOUR B X and he and MATT KUCHAR play it in professional competition Consistency and control are key factors for my game. What we’ve done with Bridgestone’s R&D team is develop and test this new Reactiv cover that allows me to control launch and spin in ways that traditional urethane falls short.– Bryson DeChambeau
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