Tommy Fleetwood has used a mini driver for years as a reliable option both off the tee and from the fairway.
Fleetwood prefers his mini driver to look square at address. TaylorMade adjusted it with a 1-degree lower loft upright setting and moved weight toward the heel to help him draw the ball without altering the face angle.
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At the Genesis Invitational, Titleist Vokey Tour representatives addressed unique challenges posed by Riviera Country Club's Kikuyu grass and wet conditions, adjusting players' SM11 wedges for optimal performance. Reps like Aaron Dill and Shane Dyel emphasized adapting sole grinds to maintain ideal strike points amid the moisture. These tweaks highlight the versatility of the new SM11 line, as seen in fittings and on-course changes.
Tommy Fleetwood arrived at the Valero Texas Open with a modified TaylorMade Spider Tour Black putter, replacing his signature Sharpie lines with a milled 'Pilot’s Eye' alignment aid. The change aims to refresh his mindset amid a slow start to the season on the greens. He responded with a five-under 67 in the opening round at TPC San Antonio.
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Adrian Rietveld, the TaylorMade fitter who works with pros like Rory McIlroy, conducted a detailed session to customize the new Qi4D driver for Johnny Wunder, Golf.com's director of equipment. The fitting focused on matching the club's technology to Wunder's swing without altering his ingrained habits. Results showed improved consistency and eliminated his typical miss.
Shaft torque measures how much a driver shaft twists during the swing, influencing clubface stability. Mitsubishi's Diamana Gen 6 lineup rethinks torque using advanced materials to suit different swing profiles. Lower torque suits aggressive swings, while higher helps smoother tempos.
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A golf teacher offers advice on improving hybrid shots through better ball positioning.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler shot an even-par 72 in the first round of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, trailing leader Maverick McNealy by five strokes. He attributed his erratic driving to a switch back to his previous TaylorMade Qi10 driver after experimenting with a new model last week. Despite challenges, Scheffler showed strengths in approach play and putting.
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Padraig Harrington practiced with a large training aid on the range at Aronimink Golf Club on Wednesday ahead of the 2026 PGA Championship. The aid is designed to provide visual and physical feedback on swing plane and body angles.