Ben Griffin was in the midst of his best season as a professional, but that didn’t stop him from tinkering with the bag.
In a surprise switch this week, Griffin benched his longtime trusty Scotty Cameron Newport 2 putter for a new TaylorMade Spider Tour X Black at the World Wide Technology Championship. It was an interesting move considering Griffin was 16th in Strokes Gained: Putting on Tour this season.
Clearly, the change didn’t hold him back as he shot a final-round 63 at El Cardonal at Diamante to win the World Wide Technology Championship by two shots.
It’s Griffin’s third PGA Tour title this season, joining him with two other noted Spider Tour X users, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, as three-time winners in 2025. The Spider was the winningest putter on the PGA Tour this season, with Griffin’s latest victory bringing the total to 14.
Ben Griffin made an under-the-radar switch this week to a @TaylorMadeGolf Spider Tour X Black putter.
Wins in his first start with it. No Shot Link this week, but he did rank second in putts per GIR with 1.59.
He joins Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler as this PGA Tour… pic.twitter.com/ac0bxvXQEB
— Jack Hirsh (@JR_HIRSHey) November 9, 2025
Griffin has apparently had the Spider in his possession since the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February and must have wanted to make a change after a poor showing on the greens two weeks ago at the DP World Tour India Championship. According to DataGolf, Griffin lost shots on the greens in India for the first time since the John Deere Classic in July.
There was no Shot Link data this week in Mexico, but Griffin was second in the field with 1.59 putts per GIR.
The win also marks the third victory for Griffin’s unreleased UST Mamiya LINQ Proto driver shaft. Griffin is one of the few PGA Tour pros with a shaft deal after he signed with UST earlier this year.
Griffin is also a user of the Maxfli Tour X golf ball, earning all three of his wins this year with the golf ball, the first for the brand in 22 years. Griffin is Maxfli’s only PGA Tour endorsee.
It’s also another worldwide victory for Mizuno’s Pro S-3 irons. Between Griffin and Marco Penge on the DP World Tour, the irons have won six times now this season across the two tours.
Keep reading below for more on Griffin’s bag.
Ben Griffin’s winning clubs at the 2025 World Wide Technology Championship
Ben Griffin Ping G430 10K w/ UST Mamiya LINQ Proto
JACK HIRSH
Driver: Ping G430 Max 10K 9.0˚
Shaft: UST Mamiya Lin-Q Proto V1 7 TX
Trajectory Tuning 2.0: STD
PING G430 Max 10K Custom Driver
The G430 MAX 10K is PING’s straightest and highest MOI driver to date, eclipsing the 10,000 g-cm2 combined moment of inertia threshold first surpassed by the G400 MAX five years earlier.
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Ben Griffin won this week with both a TaylorMade Qi10 3- and 7-wood.
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3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 15 degrees (bonded)
Shaft: UST Mamiya Lin-Q Proto V1 9 TX
7-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 21 degrees (bonded)
UST Mamiya LINQ White M40X 8FS
TaylorMade Qi35 Custom Fairway Wood
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Ben Griffin’s 7-iron from all angles.
Jack Hirsh/GOLF
Irons: Mizuno Pro S-3 (4-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
7-iron Length: 36.625″ CUT
Lofts: 21.75/25/29/33/37/41/45.5
Lies: 62.5/63/63.5/64/64.5/65/65
Mizuno Pro S-3 Custom Irons
The Mizuno Pro S-3 irons epitomize refined craftsmanship and elite performance, combining Mizuno’s renowned forging expertise with the precision and versatility demanded by today’s golfers. With a sleek, compact profile and an exceptional feel, the Pro S-3 is the ultimate choice for players seeking precision and control in every shot.
Iconic Mizuno Pro FeelThe Mizuno Pro S-3 delivers the signature feel that has solidified Mizuno’s reputation. This exceptional sensation stems from the advanced Grain Flow Forged HD process, performed exclusively at Mizuno’s Hiroshima plant, and is enhanced by premium materials:
1025E Pure Select Mild Carbon Steel: Provides a soft, responsive touch that golfers love.
Copper Underlay: Subtly enhances vibration patterns, ensuring a smoother, more connected feel with every strike.
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Wedges: Mizuno Pro T-1 (52/10S @ 51˚), TaylorMade MG5 (56 SB,60 SB)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Mizuno Pro T-1 Custom Wedge
The Mizuno Pro T-1 and T-3 wedges have officially joined the esteemed Mizuno Pro family. As the best feeling and performing wedges Mizuno has ever made, they are now worthy of bearing the prestigious name. Engineered for precision and versatility, the T-1 and T-3 offer unmatched feel and control for golfers of all levels. With advanced forging techniques and meticulously crafted designs, these wedges deliver spin consistency, shot versatility, and a touch of Mizuno’s signature elegance.
ICONIC MIZUNO PRO FEEL
Forged using Mizuno’s Grain Flow Forged HD process at their exclusive Hiroshima facility, the T-1 wedges combine 1025 Pure Select Mild Carbon Steel with a Copper Underlay for an unparalleled feel. Every shot resonates with precision and feedback that’s unmistakably Mizuno.
CRAFTSMAN REFINED SHAPING
The T-1 features a compact Teardrop Shape with a straighter leading edge, creating a visually appealing profile from any angle. Its design is crafted for precision, confidence, and seamless turf interaction.
SIX DISTINCT SOLE PROFILES
The T-1 offers S, M, P, C, V, and X sole profiles, ensuring there’s a perfect option for every golfer’s unique wedge-playing style and course conditions. From full shots to delicate greenside play, these grind options provide unmatched versatility. The new M sole profile (Mid Bounce) takes the place of the T24 D-Grind, while the P sole profile (Plus Bounce) builds on a similar D profile, offering additional bounce.
SPIN CONSISTENCY IN ANY CONDITION
Featuring Quad Cut + Grooves and Hydroflow Micro Grooves, the T-1 delivers exceptional spin control in both dry and wet conditions. The tighter groove pattern enhances spin rates, while Hydroflow technology channels moisture away for consistent performance on every shot. Stronger lofted clubs in the T-1 range utilize grooves optimized for spin consistency, while the higher lofted focus on maximizing spin around the greens.
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TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 Custom Wedge
FORGED FEEL
Incredible feel is a must for having a great wedge game. MG5 has been forged from soft carbon steel and designed with geometry to provide excellent feel with great feedback.
MAXIMUM SPIN
MG5 uses all-new, more aggressive grooves designed to maximize spin. Saw-milled grooves produce tighter tolerances allowing engineers to design steeper walls and sharper radii intended to maximize spin in both dry and damp conditions.
PERFORMANCE IN ALL CONDITIONS
RAW face with Spin Tread technology channels away moisture to help retain spin. The same way that tire treads help your car stay connected to the road, laser-etched channels redirect water at impact and creates more friction between the club face and golf ball to maintain spin in wet conditions.
CRAFTSMANSHIP MEETS CONSISTENCY
Crafted by hand and then milled to perfection. Each wedge and sole grind are precision-milled to eliminate the natural human error that comes with hand polishing. Our grinds deliver unmatched consistency and craftsmanship that players can count on every time.
CHARCOAL FINISH
MG5 debuts a sleek, sophisticated charcoal finish that reduces glare and enhances its aesthetic appeal in the bag.
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Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X Black
TaylorMade 2025 Spider Tour X Black Custom Putter
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.
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Grip: Golf Pride MCC Black/Carolina Blue
Golf Pride MCC Grip
The MCC™ (New Decade® MultiCompound) is an innovative hybrid grip that fuses the positive performance of rubber and cord. The MCC boasts the Golf Pride® exclusive Brushed Cotton Cord in the upper hand area for firm all-weather control, and a performance rubber material in the lower hand for ultimate feel and responsiveness.
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Ball: Maxfli Tour X
Maxfli Tour X Golf Balls
Best for golfers seeking more spin and speed with a higher launch, from every club in their bag.
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