The less you try to emulate him the better driver youll be. Greens hit in regulation using a 64degree wedge is at 44 percentthe lowest for any wedge loft. Phil mickelson s witb is accurate as of august, 2019 driver. Mickelson to use two drivers again at augusta golfweek. Phil mickelsons callaway x hot 3deep reappeared at tpc river highlands. Phil mickelsons putter change draws attention to the.
It has less than 9 degrees of loft, but more than 8. In what probably could be the least surprising thing youll hear today, phil mickelson is contemplating playing this weeks open championship at royal birkdale golf club without a driver. No, it wouldnt and im not going to go through a large post explaining why. Phil mickelsons callaway gear at the wgcmexico golf. A threetime major winner, mickelson has, at various times, carried two drivers including during his second masters win in 2006, no drivers an unsuccessful experiment at torrey pines during the 2008 u. The angle of the face of the club with respect to the shaft is called loft. Mickelson was a trendsetter of sorts when it came to one club in particular. Phil mickelsons latest british open experiment is either. Mickelson explains why hes using two drivers at the memorial. Callaway phil mickelson tour issue big bertha alpha driver fubuki j xstiff.
For many of you that might actually decrease your distance. Phil mickelson could not have asked for a better time celebrating his 39th birthday. Lob wedges were a common sight on tour during the 2006 season, but the standard loft. His ball will balloon if he creates too much spin in combination with his positive attack angle, robbing him of both carry distance and roll. Try a variety of clubs to find the best loft for your swing. Phil mickelson has always been a tinkerer with his gear, occasionally playing with two or no drivers and normally carrying a lob wedge of 64. For example, not only is the mavrik driver s face different than the mavrik sub zero face, the 9 degree mavriks face is subtly different than the 10. The pm stands for phil mickelson because he helped design the wedges with roger cleveland.
Golf driver loft distance, degrees, and best club selection. Closed face increases dynamic loft open faces decrease dynamic loft. The loft is measured on a digital loft and lie machine. Phil mickelson reveals the logic behind his eyecatching. The aoa angle of attack, as its known in the biz and spin rate differ because the because the two drivers are different lengths, phil explains i launch the bomb driver at 16, 17.
Why amateurs should stop carrying a 64degree wedge golf. Shortly after phil mickelson won last years masters, callaway golf produced 164 limited edition versions of the odyssey pt 82 putter he used. Mickelson s version has a little over 11 degrees of loft, closer to the average driver. Apr 10, 20 and as we saw in phils interview on tuesday, hes obviously excited about this club, which is bad news for the rest of the field. Then, he talked about what, exactly is different between the two drivers. Jaws callaway mack daddy 2 later in year and ping eye2 64 degree.
Part of the story was his use of two drivers he dropped the sand wedge. Indisputable top tips for improving your golf swing ideas. His loft gapping should be a lesson not a criticism. People usually choose a putter without thinking about the head geometry but loft matters. May 25, 2009 a flop shot lesson with phil mickelson whitleygolf. Phil mickelson to go without his drivers at royal birkdale.
Mickelson instead has four wedges, including a 64 degree sand wedge that he can use for flop shots off tight lies on a links course. Com equipment insider phil mickelson s callaway x hot phrankenwood is no longer a. In this piece we take a look at what clubs the fivetime major winner and long time callaway ambassador currently puts into play out on tour. With the wind gusting well over 30 miles per hour, defending wgcca champion phil mickelson has decided to add a second driver to his bag. Phil mickelson to play british open with no drivers the star. And while that may sound strange on the surface, theres sound logic behind the 47yearolds. Phil mickelson witb for 2017 full breakdown of phils bag. Many pga tour pros play with drivers around 8 degrees and 3woods in the 14 degree range. Callaway epic flash sub zero 9 degrees, 1d optifit setting, weight removed shaft. Callaway driver lefthanded extra stiff flex golf clubs. The 64 degree wedge is just a lob wedge with a few more degrees of loft, helping phil lift his ball a touch.
Over the last few years, he has delofted his driver to as low as six degrees. It was mickelson s victory number 43 on the pga tour and 46 th worldwide in a career that includes five major championships. Phils hitting it straighter than his conventional driver, and long. They feature 39% more groove area to help golfers from tricky lies. Every club has unique characteristics, most notably where the center of gravity is. Callaway golf has a tradition of confidence and leadership backed by innovative technology and breakthrough performance. Lefty told the media on tuesday that he doesnt foresee carrying the big stick, but instead, is thinking about replacing it with a 64 degree wedge. Phil mickelson has been known to tinker with his equipment on occasion. Lefty may be on the wrong side of 40, but hes still ranked 18th in the world and in the top 10 in strokes gained, birdie average, and number one in scoring average. Phil mickelson plays his taylormade sldr driver in the draw position. According to my source at callaway golf, mickelson made an easy birdie on 18 wednesday. Phil mickelson always deliversat least as it relates to interesting equipment stories.
Phil mickelson, stuart appleby and ernie els are among the pga pros who carry the ft tour driver. Mickelson will also have two 3irons in his bag, one of them with the loft of a twoiron that can be used instead of a driver. Instead, mickelson will carry four wedges, including a 64 degree sand wedge that will come in handy for the deep pot bunkers he will encounter on a links course. Phil mickelson to play british open without driver in his bag southport, england royal birkdale and torrey pines would seem to have nothing in common except phil mickelson playing major. An oral history of phil mickelson s callaway x hot. Mickelson seemed more than ready to test out his new driver, the club he hopes will allow him to win the u. Phil mickelson also opted for callaways mavrik driver 9 degrees and fairway wood. Buy callaway golf clubs, including drivers, irons, fairway woods, wedges and. Mickelson to play british open with no drivers fox sports.
Phil mickelson adding loft back to his driver golf channel. Phil mickelson employed two drivers for the first time at the 2006 masters. Jun 11, 2019 leading up to the 2006 masters, mickelson tried out a twodriver setup the week prior at the bellsouth classic and won by an astounding shots with a pair of 9. Four degrees at impact gives me optimum roll, mickelson told golf world in 2011. Notes no dinosaur head for phils birthday golf channel. The ultimate guide to ball position at address usgolftv. Phil mickelsons golf bag containing two drivers during the final round of. Gradually, the difference in loft between the pitching wedge and the sand wedge increased. Phil mickelson brings back british open 3wood at travelers, ariya. How phil mickelsons phrankenwood stacks up against other.
The company understands every golfers search for the pure shot and, for more than 25 years, callaway has helped more golfers experience the sweet sensation of striking the ball perfectly more often. Phil mickelson may take risks on the course, but the worlds no. Mickelson added a 64 degree wedge in place of his driver. Regardless of the amount of loft, the goal is the same. Phil mickelson uses two drivers, explains why in goofy video. Jul 18, 2017 southport, england phil mickelson is at it again. Phil mickelson s top10 great escapes on the pga tour duration. Late wednesday, phil mickelson walked the hallowed grounds of riviera cc with callaway golfs technology team, explaining to them a look he was trying to achieve in his driver setup. Jul 19, 2017 phil mickelson is going to try to win the british open without using a driver.
Pga tour professional phil mickelson claims that a hot day can change the distance of his 7iron from 175yards to 185yards. Jul 19, 2017 in what probably could be the least surprising thing youll hear today, phil mickelson is contemplating playing this weeks open championship at royal birkdale golf club without a driver. Callaway mavrik, mavrik sub zero, mavrik max drivers. Callaway x forged ut 18 degrees, callaway epic pro. Word is phil mickelson will remove driver and replace it with degree callaway x.
Alternatively, the average amateur golfer will have a swing speed somewhere between 60 and 100 mph depending on. Phil mickelson made big news a few weeks ago when he won the bellsouth classic by a whopping strokes. Lob wedges were a common sight on tour during the 2006 season, but the standard loft used by most. Phil wont carry a driver at the open swingu clubhouse. Phil mickelson reveals the logic behind his eyecatching new idea. Phil mickelson meets the new guy, world longdrive champ kyle berkshire. However, at various times in his career, mickelson has used a putter with as much as 7 degrees of loft.
After recently employing a twodriver strategy, lefty hauled out his old callaway x hot 3deep fairway wood that he used to win the 20 open championship with. However, golf digests guy yocom spoke with phil s caddie jim bones mackay, and bones said it was somewhere between 8. And there is a different face for each loft of each driver. In his attempt to win his second british open and earn his first tour victory since 20, the worlds 26thranked player is ditching his driver this week at royal birkdale.
Typically no, this is determined at point of impact in relation to the swing and position of the ball. Mickelson, who once had two drivers in his bag at the masters, didnt hit a driver in the 2008 u. Tour issue gbb epic phil mickelson driver left hand head only. This video looks at whether different driver lofts actually make a difference to performance. However, tiger woods equipment is constantly evolving, and there is no better tournament to witness that evolution than to take a peek into the equipment he used to win all five of his masters tournaments. According to golf channel, mickelson will not use a driver and instead will opt to have a 64 degree wedge in his bag. Up close and personal with phils phrankenwood golf digest.
I know that phil helps bring in customers like me, but why is it that he can get this driver with an 8. Brooks koepkas surprise switch caps big week for callaway. Jan 24, 2016 lol phil knows what clubs he needs and what shots he can hit. So what do you think, will phil win a fourth green jacket with the phrankenwood in his. For example, most golfers assume that getting a lower loft on their driver will increase distance. Jul 18, 2017 word is phil mickelson will remove driver and replace it with degree callaway x. Mickelson to play british open with no drivers golf espn. Callaway epic flash sub zero 9 with hzrdus t110 shaft. He also has two 3irons, one of them with the loft tweaked to. Open and swapped out his sand wedge for a 3iron prior to a playoff at the 2005 bellsouth which he won. Our testing featured players with swing speeds of 75 and 95 miles per hour using tour edge geomax drivers with lofts from 9 to 16 degrees.
Phil mickelson on how his 3wood tech made his year golf. Scotty cameron of titleist golf talks about why you need loft on a putter. Remembering phil mickelsons wildest equipment changes. Phils phrankenwood what you need to know callaway golf. How to determine which loft you should get on your driver. Plus hes a known tinkerer, he plays some strange setups and usually changes at least something every couple weeks. My simple tips to play your best golf digest whether youre a tour professional or a weekend golfer, here are three keys from phil mickelson that will help you save a lot of strokes. If for example a straight line is drawn horizontally and the driver is placed at address and the driver has a 10 degree loft, do we launch at 10 degrees. However, at various times in his career, mickelson has used a putter with as much as 7. In the 1960s, there was a five degree difference between the sand wedge and the pitching wedge. At its core, tiger woods equipment hasnt changed by much over the better part of the last two decades.
Golf association had in mind when it brought the national championship back to this 101. He has three callaway mack daddy pm grind wedges in 54, 60 and 64 of loft. Interestingly, theyre both the same loft theyre both 8. Jul 18, 2017 phil mickelson to play british open with no drivers. Phil mickelson %2c who won with two drivers in 2006%2c will try none this year the threetime champ will debut callaway%27s x hot phrankenwood the club is 45 inches long with 8. Brand new callaway phil mickelson grind 56 degree wedge w14 bounce right handed. He doesnt bend the ball as much as he does his driver, but thats ok. Mar 04, 2018 short game legend phil mickelson demonstrates the three basic keys of how to hit more consistent chip shots.
The alpha driver, a part of the big bertha line, wont be in shops until. A player using a putter with that little loft is not unusual. Open without a driver in his bag is not exactly what the u. From adam scott and tiger woods to phil mickelson and bubba watson, see the gear used by every masters winner since 2010. After talking it over, phil and callaways tour and technology team decided to increase phils driver loft by a full degree. Phil mickelson will play british open at royal birkdale. Discount golf world blog phil mickelson golf club tips. The combination of the driver head and shaft is crucial. Get the best deals on callaway driver lefthanded extra stiff flex golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. He said he was willing to sacrifice 20 yards off the tee hitting a 3wood for the opportunity to save a shot or two with his ultra lob wedge. Doyle, who grew up playing on bad greens, got so accustomed to a putter with 6 degrees loft that he continued to use it even during his tour days.
He wasnt much of a factor that week and finished five shots out of the playoff that tiger woods won over rocco mediate mickelson instead has four wedges, including a 64 degree sand wedge that he can use for flop shots off tight lies on a links course. Mickelson won the 2010 masters, appleby shot a 59 in the closing round to win the greenbrier classic in august 2010, and els won the 2010 arnold palmer invitational using the ft tour driver. When putting wedges in your bag you should be more concerned about the shots you need to hit not perfect 4 gaps. The example drives home the fact that putter loft can be overlooked as a key to success on. Mickelson dominates, wins going away with razr fit xtreme. I heard phil say, on tv, that his new driver was 10. The sales person at the store said that was the best loft for me. Phil has all the shots you need to play at a high level.
Here we take a look at phil mickelsons equipment including the new. Official callaway golf site golf clubs golf equipment. Phil mickelson to play british open without driver in his bag. Jul 18, 2017 mickelson instead has four wedges, including a 64 degree sand wedge that he can use for flop shots off tight lies on a links course. Mickelson likes his new driver, playing west coast and. Pga tour professional phil mickelson claims that a hot day can change the. Will we see phil mickelson using two drivers at the u. Loft angles are expressed in degrees with respect to vertical rather than the ground. Although one driver is a 9degree epic flash sub zero that has been his current gamer while the other, shorterlength club is the companys. A 4 four degree loft at impact is ideal, but is relative to the setup position. Butch harmon, mickelson s swing coach, told me on the driving range, one hits it higher and the other hits it lower.
Five months after phil mickelson swapped his callaway razr fit xtreme. Jan 02, 2018 at 45, phil mickelson has been very active early on this season with 3 top 10s in 6 starts including a solo 5th at the wgc two weeks ago. Use less than 10 degrees of loft if you swing faster than 100 mph. Amazing top tips for improving your golf swing ideas. Phil mickelsons golf equipment through the years golf monthly. Jun, 20 mickelson added a 64 degree wedge in place of his driver.
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