Jordan Spieth has new SM7 wedges AND 718 irons in play at the Australian Open…
All the Gear: What new gear is Jordan Spieth playing?
Jordan Spieth has switched to the new Vokey SM7 wedges AND 718 AP2 irons at the Australian Open.
This came as a bit of a shock as Spieth isn’t always the quickest to switch his equipment. He still plays the three-year-old Titleist 915 driver and 3-wood, for example.
SM7
And you may remember it took him a while to transition from the 714 AP2 irons into the 716 models. He made the switch, then went back to the 714 before finally getting the 716 in as a permanent fixture.
It has been a bit of a different story with wedges as he was very quick to move from the Vokey SM5 to the SM6.
And now, almost at the earliest opportunity, he has put the SM7 into play at the Australian Open. In a raw finish with his initials stamped on, obviously.
Jordan Spieth SM7 wedges
Speith plays four Vokey wedges – 46˚, 52˚, 56˚ and 60˚ which we found all about during a chat with Vokey tour rep Aaron Dill.
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Vokey SM7
So the seeding process has obviously been a success and the new sticks are going down well among Titleist staff players.
We’ve already see dozens of players switch to the 718 irons including Justin Thomas, Paul Dunne, Ian Poulter and more.
And now Spieth has joined the party with the 718 AP2s which we reviewed during the brand’s launch at Archerfield earlier this year.
Jordan Spieth SM7
Garcia’s Callaway deal all but confirmed
We reported last week how Sergio Garcia had put Callaway clubs into play in Dubai following his split with TaylorMade.
And the Masters champion stuck with the GBB Epic driver and 3-wood at the UBS Hong Kong Open.
Sergio Garcia Callaway
He’s also using the brand new Apex MB irons.
Sergio Garcia Callaway
So although no formal deal has been announced, it is only a matter of time before it becomes official.
Sergio Garcia Callaway
Rafa Cabrera Bello sporting new FootJoy shoes
Our man Craig Middleton is currently in Portugal learning about the new FootJoy shoes for 2018.
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And now we’ve seen Rafa Cabrera Bello sporting a new pair in Hong Kong.
FootJoy Tour-S
Again, these shoes are under embargo until next year so we’re not allowed to tell you what they are or speculate on the new technology.
FootJoy Tour-S
But they are black and they look a bit like Pro SL but with spikes. I’ve probably said to much.
FootJoy Tour-S
Geoff Ogilvy wades in on golf ball debate
The topic of ‘rolling back the golf ball’ has been back at the forefront of debate in recent weeks.
I’m guessing when Tiger Woods starts talking about it then it inevitably makes it way into the news.
But this is nothing new as the likes of Jack Nicklaus and Gary player have been banging on about it for years.
Gary Player
Geoff Ogilvy was asked about it at his press conference ahead of the Australian Open and he seems to think bifurcation – one ball for the pros and one for us hackers – is a logical move.
No Laying Up
Personally, I want to use the same equipment as the pros and I’m happy to see tour players hit it miles and shoot low scores.
I just can’t see how bifurcation will work. I’m yet to hear a sensible solution. How will it be policed? Will the manufactures ever agree to it?
Driving distances haven’t really gone up over the past 10 years so I think this debate should have taken place more seriously about 15 years ago.
Talk about trying to close the stable door after the horse has bolted…
And finally… Any new gear? Er… sort of
We’ve been starved of new releases this week. Everyone has obviously too busy focussing on Black Friday deals.
But thank god for Volvik who have released some new coloured balls.
Volvik balls
Not just any coloured balls, patriotic coloured balls with red, white and blue colours representing the United Kingdom’s Union Jack flag.
A similar box containing three green, white and orange balls should appeal to players with Irish allegiances; while a six-ball pack of blue and white coloured balls is aimed at Scottish golfers and visitors to the Home of Golf.
Volvik balls
The Volvik ‘Patriot’ boxes have an SRP of £32.99 for the UK and Ireland versions and £27.99 for the Scotland box.
For more information visit brandfusionltd.co.uk or volvik.com.
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