Jason Day returns to the PGA TOUR after a two-month hiatus, with a new bag setup including prototype curved-face irons, new shafts, grips, and a hybrid. Day discusses his equipment changes and his performance at the Bank of Utah Championship.
Imagine stepping onto the course with just 13 clubs in your bag. Each won a carefully selected tool designed to revolutionize your game. That’s exactly what Jason Day did at the Bank of Utah Championship, marking his return to the PGA Tour after a two-month break. But here’s where it gets intriguing. Among those 13 clubs were cuttingedge prototype ions with curved faces. A bold move that’s sparking conversations across the golf world. Could this be the secret to his comeback? Let’s dive in. Written by Alistair Cameron. This story isn’t just about a golfer tweaking his setup. It’s about a former world number one and 13 time tour winner reinventing his approach to the game. After a hiatus that allowed him to reassess his performance, they emerged in Ivans, Utah with a bag full of surprises. New irons, new shafts, new grips, and even a hybrid. All part of a radical overhaul aimed at reclaiming his peak form. Despite the changes, Day showed no signs of rust in his first round, carding a three under 68 at Black Desert Resort. He hit 12 of 14 fairways and narrowly missed just for greens. Yet, he admitted his iron play had been a weak spot this season. I hadn’t been hitting my irions great at all, they confessed. I decided to have a chat with my coach Colin Swatton and say, “Do you reckon we can go out and just maybe have a look. This led to a dramatic shift in his equipment strategy.” And this is the part most people miss. Day’s new ions aren’t just any ions. They are 3D printed of golf prototypes featuring a curved face. A design inspired by Bryson Duchambo’s US Open victory at Pinehurst number two. As an equipment free agent, Day is on a mission to see what the best of the best is. And with Swatton’s help, he discovered a voter golf. “He got off the phone and called me,” De recalled. And he goes, “Man, in all the years I’ve been doing this, I’ve never come across guys who explained everything so clearly.” The results designed to reduce side spin on off-center hits by counteracting gear effect. a gamecher according to PGA Tour live host Lisa Cornwell who noted De’s immediate improvement in dispersion. But here’s where it gets controversial. While Day adopted the curved face technology, he opted for standard shaft lengths instead of Dambo’s single length approach. Is this a smarter move or is he missing out on a proven strategy? Let us know in the comments. Day isn’t done tinkering though. I’d like to see a little more offset, a tiny bit more turn, he said, aiming to elevate the ball higher for better control. In addition to the ions, Day swapped his heavier dynamic gold X7 shafts for lighter KBS graphite ones paired with Jumboax JMX Zen Light grips. It’s definitely easier on the body, he noted. his goal. A consistent swing profile across all clubs from the 60° wedge to the driver, allowing him to produce the same shot repeatedly, whether it’s a draw or a fade. Despite the 13 club setup, they admitted he missed having that 14th club on the par 59th where he closed with a bogey. Will he add it back on Friday? Only time will tell. With signature event status secured for 2026, this fall is the perfect testing ground for Day to experiment and chase his first win since the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in 2023. Here’s the burning question. Is Jason Day’s 13 club setup a stroke of genius or a risky gamble? And could his curved face ions redefine how pros approach equipment customization? Share your thoughts below. This is one golf conversation you won’t want to miss.
