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Jon Rahm switches putters to fix an issue with his stroke
World No.1-ranked Jon Rahm found plenty success with his former Odyssey White Hot OG Rossie S prototype putter. After all, it helped him win the 2021 U.S. Open and launch into his current place as the world’s best golfer.
There’s a fine line between comfort and complacency, though.
To stay on top, it’s important to monitor performance and identify any areas that need improvement. While it can be difficult to switch out a club that’s proven successful, it’s detrimental to keep a club in play at the expense of performance just because it’s worked in the past.
Recently, according to an Odyssey tour rep Joe Toulon, Rahm noticed he was “burning a lot of edges” with the Rossie, and he “wanted to look at a couple different heads.” His stroke was tending to get a bit steep with his former Rossie putter and lifting too much off the putting surface, which was negatively impacting his release of the putter head.
One of the putters that Toulon and Rahm tested was an Odyssey White Hot OG #7S model. Although Rahm had been using the Rossie during competition, he kept a #7 putter model at home that he would practice with, so he was already familiar with the head style.
“He’s always liked the #7, and he practices with one when he’s home,” Toulon told GolfWRX. “His path looked very good with it, stayed lower to the ground during the backstroke, which allowed it to arc nicely and put him in a great position to release the putter through impact.”
While both of the putters have the short slant neck hosel that Rahm prefers, the model designs are quite different. Rahm’s former Rossie putter has a center of gravity (CG) that’s a bit closer to the face due to the half-moon style head, whereas the CG of the #7S putter is a touch lower and further back in the head thanks to the low-sitting winged shape.
Since the #7S seemed to help Rahm keep the putter low to the ground and release the face better, the backup turned into the gamer for the final round of the 2022 Genesis Invitational.
That’s right. Although Rahm used his familiar Rossie putter for the first three rounds of the 2022 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club, he switched into the new #7S for the final round.
As it turned out, the switch worked, and Rahm shot a final-round 65 making four birdies and an eagle.
Ahead of the 2022 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Rahm had only one putter in his bag: the Odyssey White Hot OG #7S. It appears that Rahm is sticking with the putter that helps his stroke stay low to the ground, rather than the Rossie that helped him win the U.S. Open.
In other words, when it comes to beating the world’s best golfers, Rahm isn’t staying satisfied.
For amateur golfers looking to find their right putter, remember that everyone has a different stroke. It’s important to identify your own tendencies and flaws, and find a putter that’s right for your stroke. Professional fitters can help immensely with this process, so be on the lookout for a certified putter fitter near you.
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Photos from the 2024 PGA Championship
GolfWRX is on site this week at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, for the PGA Championship.
While we see fewer equipment changes and new gear seeding at major championships, we get a look at custom gear and looks into the bags of players we rarely see, which is just as exciting. In the case of the PGA Championship, this means a look at the gear some of the PGA Professionals who qualified for the tournament will be gaming, and LIV players, such as Jon Rahm and Patrick Reed.
Check out links to all our albums from Valhalla below and check back throughout the week as we continue to update.
General Albums
WITB Albums
- Michael Block – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Patrick Reed – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Cam Smith – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Brooks Koepka – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Josh Speight – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Takumi Kanaya – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Kyle Mendoza – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Adrian Meronk – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Jordan Smith – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Jeremy Wells – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Jared Jones – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- John Somers – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Larkin Gross – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Tracy Phillips – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Jon Rahm – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Keita Nakajima – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Kazuma Kobori – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- David Puig – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Ryan Van Velzen – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Brad Marek – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Chris Gotterup – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Rich Beem WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Phil Mickelson – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Matt Dobyns – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Lucas Herbert – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Jason Dufner – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- John Daly – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Taylor Gooch – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Dean Burmester – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Joaquin Niemann – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
- Dustin Johnson – WITB – 2024 PGA Championship
Pullout Albums
- Ping putter covers – 2024 PGA Championship
- Bettinardi covers – 2024 PGA Championship
- Cameron putter covers – 2024 PGA Championship
- Max Homa – Titleist 2 wood – 2024 PGA Championship
- Scotty Cameron experimental putter shaft by UST – 2024 PGA Championship
- Joaquin Niemann – new Ping putter – 2024 PGA Championship
- Brooks Koepka’s new Cameron putter – 2024 PGA Championship
- Rickie Fowler’s Cobra bag and Aerojet driver – 2024 PGA Championship
- Super Stroke grip – 2024 PGA Championship
- Tiger Woods – 2024 PGA Championship
- Michael Block’s new TaylorMade “Proto” 7-iron, from address – 2024 PGA Championship
- Odyssey putter covers – 2024 PGA Championship
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Photos from the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
GolfWRX is live this week at the Wells Fargo Championship as a field of the world’s best golfers descend upon Charlotte, North Carolina, hoping to tame the beast that is Quail Hollow Club in this Signature Event — only Scottie Scheffler, who is home awaiting the birth of his first child, is absent.
From the grounds at Quail Hollow, we have our usual assortment of general galleries and WITBs — including a look at left-hander Akshay Bhatia’s setup. Among the pullout albums, we have a look inside Cobra’s impressive new tour truck for you to check out. Also featured is a special look at Quail Hollow king, Rory McIlroy.
Be sure to check back throughout the week as we add more galleries.
General Albums
- 2024 Wells Fargo Championship – Monday #1
- 2024 Wells Fargo Championship – Tuesday #1
- 2024 Wells Fargo Championship – Tuesday #2
WITB Albums
- Akshay Bhatia – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Matthieu Pavon – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Keegan Bradley – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Webb Simpson – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Emiliano Grillo – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Taylor Pendrith – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Kevin Tway – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
Pullout Albums
- New Cobra equipment truck – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Rory McIlroy – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- New Cobra equipment truck – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Eric Cole’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Custom Cameron putter – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Matt Kuchar’s custom Bettinardi – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Justin Thomas – driver change – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Rickie Fowler – putter change – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Rickie Fowler’s new custom Odyssey Jailbird 380 putter – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Tommy Fleetwood testing a TaylorMade Spider Tour X (with custom neck) – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Cobra Darkspeed Volition driver – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
See what GolfWRXers are saying about our Wells Fargo Championship photos in the forums.
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Photos from the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
GolfWRX is on site this week in McKinney, Texas, at the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson (FKA the AT&T Byron Nelson).
Last year at TPC Craig Ranch, Jason Day ended a five-year winless streak. J-Day is in the field again, as are Jordan Spieth, Tom Kim, and Will Zalatoris.
We have our usual assortment of general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums for your perusal. As always, we’ll continue to add links to additional albums as they make their way to us from the Lone Star State.
Check out links to all our photos below.
General Albums
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Monday #1
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Monday #2
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Tuesday #1
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Tuesday #2
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Tuesday #3
WITB Albums
- Pierceson Coody – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Kris Kim – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- David Nyfjall – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Adrien Dumont de Chassart – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Jarred Jetter – North Texas PGA Section Champ – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Richy Werenski – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Wesley Bryan – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Parker Coody – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Peter Kuest – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Blaine Hale, Jr. – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Kelly Kraft – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Rico Hoey – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Pullout Albums
- Adam Scott’s 2 new custom L.A.B. Golf putters – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Scotty Cameron putters – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Ben Griffin playing Maxfli golf ball
See what GolfWRXers are saying in the forums.
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Benny
Mar 4, 2022 at 6:01 pm
Great article. Thanks Wrx
TW
Mar 4, 2022 at 5:24 pm
Has anyone heard of the carbon fiber putting solution by Caliber Golf? 1st ever, Improves slight to target and square face putting. Conforms with the rules of golf. Scheduled to hit the golf market this April.
GenoK
Mar 4, 2022 at 3:19 pm
For golfers like myself, spending a lot of money on clubs, can stretch one’s budget. That said, a putter is different as roughly 1/2 your strokes are with this one club. I bought the putter ranked #2 in 2020 with the same style as his. List price, $99 sale $79. Looking at this years offerings, Tied with the top Blade, List $149 on sale $119. The one I originally bought, gave me 4 strokes a round back. I am looking at the new one, because it tested at the top from 20′ a range I have difficulty from. Forgot to mention…they’re Tommy Armour putters.
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Jim
Mar 3, 2022 at 8:23 pm
Hopefully he doesn’t have the putting Yips now with that 10” miss
geohogan
Mar 9, 2022 at 7:44 pm
It only took a phone call to fix.
Lushton
Mar 3, 2022 at 8:07 pm
May want to rethink using this article as “advice”. ?
Gimmeputt
Mar 3, 2022 at 7:20 pm
This did not age well
https://www.golfdigest.com/story/jon-rahm-short-putt-bay-hill
chip75
Mar 3, 2022 at 8:30 pm
If it wasn’t a stub, I wonder if something got between the ball and the putter face? but it would be about the size of a peanut to take that much speed off the ball.