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Sergio Garcia splits with Callaway; using Ping and TaylorMade clubs in Abu Dhabi

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Sergio Garcia has split with Callaway after two mixed years using the brand’s equipment.

The Spaniard signed with the company in 2018 after 15 years with TaylorMade. In a statement to Golf Digest, a Callaway spokesperson confirmed the split as well as commenting that they had parted on great terms.

“We can confirm Callaway did not renew its agreement with Sergio Garcia for the 2020 season. We parted on great terms and the option for Sergio to carry Callaway equipment in the future remains.”

Garcia has won twice on the European Tour since 2018, and once on the Asian Tour, but has struggled for consistency, missing six of his last eight cuts at major championships in this period.

Sergio Garcia Abu Dhabi WITB

Driver: Ping G410 (9 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue 80TX

Fairway Wood: TaylorMade SIM (15 and 19 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue 80TX

Irons: Ping Blueprint (3-PW)
Shafts: Nippon Pro Modus3 130x

Wedges: Ping Glide 3.0 (54 and 58-degrees)
Shafts: Nippon Pro Modus3 130x

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x ball

Garcia will also be using an Anser-style putter this week.

 

 

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  1. Jose Pinatas

    Jan 17, 2020 at 7:06 am

    Curious. I believe it’s an ouch for Callaway. Not one of their clubs carried over into his new set.

  2. Richard Grime

    Jan 16, 2020 at 6:06 pm

    Think that it reflects well on Pings blueprint irons and their 410 Driver. Notice Colin Montgomorie uses this too!

  3. jgpl001

    Jan 16, 2020 at 6:27 am

    Not there is a free slot any chance Callaway you will take me?
    I promise not to thrash greens or swear at anybody

  4. freestylebirdies

    Jan 16, 2020 at 1:28 am

    imagine being paid to NOT use a companies equipment

  5. ActualFacts

    Jan 16, 2020 at 12:31 am

    Very good move on Callaway’s part. Long overdue but glad to see them cut the line nonetheless…

  6. Curt

    Jan 15, 2020 at 11:57 pm

    Good move Callaway. The immature punk was not a good reflection on Callaway!

  7. HDTVMAN

    Jan 15, 2020 at 1:46 pm

    Sorry Sergio, but it’s not the clubs! It’s the clubber!

  8. James

    Jan 15, 2020 at 12:59 pm

    Matt Wallace for Sergio Garcia? Good trade.

  9. jason

    Jan 15, 2020 at 11:28 am

    good for callaway, bad for submerge-io

  10. 19_Majors

    Jan 15, 2020 at 9:15 am

    Not surprised, with his inconsistent play and poor on-course behavior, Sergio is that last person most companies want to sign right now.

    • RTFA

      Jan 15, 2020 at 11:33 am

      Bro did you RTFA? They parted ways amicably, seems like it was more Sergio’s choice than anything.

      • isitour

        Jan 15, 2020 at 12:32 pm

        Seriously , what do you expect them to say? Like we dropped Sergio because he is a douche bag? Which is actually reason why they dropped him….lol

      • James

        Jan 15, 2020 at 12:58 pm

        You believe everything you read? That’s a good sheep.

      • DukeOfChinoHills

        Jan 15, 2020 at 7:15 pm

        I’ll translate Callaway’s statement since you cannot read between the lines: “We didn’t want Sergio back. Maybe he’ll play our clubs in 2035.”

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Michael S. Kim WITB 2024 (April)

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  • Michael S. Kim what’s in the bag accurate as of the Valero Texas Open.

Driver: Titleist TSR3 (10 degrees, B1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 X

3-wood: Ping G430 Max (15 degrees)
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Irons: Titleist T200 (3, 4), Titleist T100 (5-PW)
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Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (52-12F), SM10 (56-14F), WedgeWorks Proto (60-L)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S300

Check out more in-hand photos of Michael Kim’s clubs here.

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Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Tour 1.0P 17

Grips: Golf Pride MCC

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

Check out more in-hand photos of Michael Kim’s clubs here. 

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TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver Copper: Leveraging 90s nostalgia

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TaylorMade is leaning in even further to the retro vibes with the 2024 edition of its BRNR Mini Driver.

Patterned after the Carlsbad-based company’s iconic late 1990s Burner driver design, the 2024 BRNR Mini features similar copper styling and a retro version of the TaylorMade logo.

Featuring the same technology as its 2023 BRNR Mini Driver, the 2024 edition continues to play the hits that saw the unique club land in the bag of tour pros, such as Tommy Fleetwood and Jake Knapp.

Why play a mini driver?

In general, TaylorMade finds two types of golfers gravitate toward a mini driver. In the first case, it’s an addition to a standard driver: Players looking for a “fairway finder” driver without giving up too much distance that can also be hit off the deck. Second, TaylorMade recommends giving a mini a go to golfers who struggle to hit 460 cc drivers, particularly choppers. It’s a better alternative than a 3-wood off the tee.

Tommy Fleetwood’s endorsement of playing a mini driver

“For me, if I HAD to hit a fairway, I’m more comfortable hitting a driver than a 3-wood. I would tee the driver down, and I would hit a little cut, or a neck-y cut in the fairway. The 3-wood isn’t for that. The 3-wood, generally, is a pretty hot club that I’ll hit from 270 or 280 in the fairway on a par 5. You get some courses where a 3-wood is not always necessary. [With the BRNR] you put a normal swing on it, and I’m more comfortable hitting it straight. It’s a replacement for a 3-wood, basically.”

Pricing, specs, availability

TaylorMade’s new BRNR Mini Driver Copper clubs will sell for $449.99 in 11.5 (RH/LH) and 13.5 (RH) degree options, and they will be available for custom orders.

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From the seller: (@hammertime1515): “Just one single iron set up for grabs today. Got these right before they quote selling them at the end of February. Only played 3 full rounds with them and a couple short range sessions. 7 iron shows the most wear and 8 iron has a sandy mark on the toe (ball striking out of winter wasn’t the strong suit) Just not right for me no matter how much I wanted them to be. Price is shipped and OBO……

P770 Black Out irons. 4-PW. —New Tour Velvet Align Midsize Grips —1/2” over TM standard —2 degrees upright —Standard Lofts —Dynamic Gold 105 X100 shafts —PW has never been hit, most of them have been hit sparingly. Tried to capture the wear on the 7 iron and the toe mark on the 8 iron the best I could. Soles have virtually no scratching from use and no bag chatter. -If more pics are needed just ask ——PRICE: $1000 OBO” & Shipped

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