LIV Golf Adelaide Announces Equipment Upgrades
LIV Golf Adelaide is gearing up for an exciting week, with significant equipment upgrades from various players. This event highlights the latest changes that could impact performance on the course.
Key Equipment Changes at LIV Golf Adelaide
Charles Howell III
- Irons: Switched from Srixon ZXi7 to PXG 0317CB.
- Driver Head: Changed from PING G440K to Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond.
- Performance Note: Howell III’s return to PXG irons follows a T2 finish in Korea in 2025.
Thomas Pieters
- Putter: Transitioned from TaylorMade Spider to Titleist Scotty Cameron Fastback 1.5.
- Performance Insight: Pieters maintained a neutral putting performance with a +0.04 last week.
Branden Grace
- Irons: Changed from Callaway X-Forged (7–PW) to Miura TC-202.
- Long Iron: Replaced a 7-wood with a Miura TC-202 3 Iron for better control.
- Performance Note: Grace was neutral on approach with a +0.05 last week.
Joaquín Niemann
- Driver Head: Switched from PING G430 LST to PING G440.
- Performance Insight: Niemann gained 0.41 strokes, performing solidly but below his elite standards.
Bryson DeChambeau
- Driver Shaft: Returned to LA Golf from True Temper Project X D70 Prototype.
- Performance Note: DeChambeau gained 1.13 strokes per round, indicating a strong performance off the tee.
Notable Previous Changes and Performances
Thomas Pieters (Riyadh Event)
- Switched from Titleist 620 to Miura TC-202.
- Achieved his best performance on approach, gaining 1.15 strokes, ranking 2nd in the field.
Sergio Garcia
- Made significant equipment changes, including switching from TaylorMade TP5 to an Underground Golf ball.
- Changed putters from a Scotty Cameron Masterful Tour Type SSS to Golfyr The Maker Tour.
- Performance Insights: Gained 0.59 strokes on approach but lost 0.74 with his new putter.
Jon Rahm
- Switched from Elite Triple Diamond to Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond.
- Dominated off the tee, gaining 1.43 strokes, leading the field by a significant margin.
The equipment upgrades at LIV Golf Adelaide are expected to influence players’ performance in this high-stakes tournament. Stay tuned to Filmogaz.com for updates and detailed analyses as the event unfolds.
