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Phil Mickelson explains his unique putter design at the 2023 PGA Championship

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The last time GolfWRX shot in-hand photos of Phil Mickelson’s golf clubs was back in 2022, so his 2023 PGA Championship setup was a big question mark.

Now, we have the answers.

Mickelson – who finished T2 in the Masters last month – showed up on Tuesday at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York, for the year’s second major with a mixed bag. His current setup includes a Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond 8.5-degree driver, a TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver (11.5 degrees), a Callaway Apex UW, a Ping Anser 17-degree hybrid, a Callaway X Forged UT driving iron, a set of Callaway X Forged 2013 irons, Callaway Jaws wedges (50 and 56 degrees), and an Odyssey “Phil Mickelson” blade at four degrees.

See more photos of Phil Mickelson’s 2023 PGA Championship WITB here

His putter is not the typical blade putter that Mickelson has used throughout his career, however. It’s a prototype putter that Mickelson started testing in 2021, and it’s built with unique internal weighting.

“Do you want some insight on that putter?” Mickelson asked GolfWRX’s photographer while he was photographing Mickelson’s clubs.

Well, of course…

“It has an aluminum plug in the heel and a tungsten plug in the toe to move CG (center of gravity) to the center of the putter,” Mickelson explained.

Since the putter is made from steel, the lighter-weight aluminum plug (in the heel) and heavier-weighted tungsten plug (in the toe) help to shift the overall center of gravity (CG) away from the heavy hosel. In typical Phil fashion, he also added multiple strips of lead tape to the back cavity, and he equips the putter with a 17-inch SuperStroke WristLock grip.

The last time Mickelson teed it up in a PGA Championship, he won. In case you don’t recall, Mickelson claimed the 2021 PGA Championship at 50 years old, but he didn’t play in the 2022 edition. So, in a way, this week is his first shot at a title defense.

We’ll update you with more information on Mickelson’s current setup as it becomes available.

Check out Mickelson’s full WITB, and don’t forget to check out all of our photos from the 2023 PGA Championship here.

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He played on the Hawaii Pacific University Men's Golf team and earned a Masters degree in Communications. He also played college golf at Rutgers University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

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  1. Robert Fuller

    May 18, 2023 at 7:48 pm

    What shaft is in Phil’s putter?

  2. Pingback: Phil Mickelson WITB 2023 (May) – GolfWRX

  3. jamho3

    May 16, 2023 at 10:41 pm

    Putter is gorgeous, and what a lot of us 8802 fans would’ve done given the opportunity. Looks so much like his Yonex ADX from the 90’s though kinda funny.

    Very curious why no mention of the Ping Eye 2 wedge? Was that a sponsors choice?

    • BunkerFinder

      May 17, 2023 at 8:54 pm

      The Ping was my first though – Eye 2 EG so legal, and know he was a fan of the original. Wondering if it has a regular place in the bag.

      Also, love the putter 🙂

  4. BobbyG

    May 16, 2023 at 6:46 pm

    Even rigged up, the 8802 style head looks pure.

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Nick Bienz WITB 2024 (July)

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Driver: Callaway Rogue ST Triple Diamond (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue 50 TX

3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max HL (16.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Red 70 TX

Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 90 X

Irons: Srixon ZU65 (4), Callaway Apex Pro (5-9)
Shafts: Mitsubishi MMT HY 100 TX (4), Mitsubishi MMT 125 TX (5-9)

Wedges: Callaway Jaws MD5 (46-10S), Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (50-12F, 54-10S), SM10 (58-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putter: Odyssey Toulon Design Portland

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

See more in-hand photos of Bienz’s WITB here.

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Hayden Springer WITB 2024 (July)

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Driver: Titleist GT3 (8 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana GT 70 TX

3-wood: Titleist GT2 (13.5 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana GT 80 TX

5-wood: Titleist GT3 (18 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black 80 6.5

Irons: Titleist T150 (3-PW)
Shafts: KBS Tour C-Taper 125 S+

Check out more in-hand photos of Hayden Springer’s clubs here.

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-08F, 52-10S, 60-08M)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putter: Odyssey 2-Ball 10 Tour Lined
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Tour 1.0

Grips: Lamkin Crossline Cord

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

Check out more in-hand photos of Hayden Springer’s clubs here.

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Mitsubishi launches Diamana BB shaft

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Mitsubishi has today launched the second in the latest generation of the brand’s Diamana Series, the smooth-feeling, mid-launching BB profile.

We originally spotted the BB at the U.S. Open in June where Phil Mickelson was seen testing the shaft.

Like its lower-launching counterpart, WB, the Diamana BB features the latest proprietary material and structural technologies – including Consistent Feel Design for greater fitting efficacy and Xlink Tech Resin System in design to enhance structural strength – all wrapped in the flower and surf iconography synonymous with the brand since the original launch in 2004.

As with all “blue” color-coded Mitsubishi shafts, Diamana BB – the ‘BB’ designation stands for “Blue Board” – is a mid-launch, mid-spin profile most suitable for golfers looking to increase the launch trajectory off the tee while also maximizing speed and distance.

To ensure the “pure feel” distinction, Mitsubishi has utilized its proprietary Xlink Tech Resin System to increase overall strength and durability of the shaft while also driving carbon fiber volume up. That carbon fiber – both 80-ton Dialead pitch fiber in the handle and 46-ton throughout the angle plies – not only increases energy transfer, but also lowers torque for greater stability.

“We are humbled by the level of excitement we’ve seen from consumers and industry partners alike for this new generation of Diamana. Though people do really love the new look, this new shaft series goes beyond just its retro cosmetic, said Mark Gunther, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing at Mitsubishi Chemical Sporting Goods Division. “Golfers who try DiamanaTM BB will immediately recognize the performance characteristics and feel so often associated with the Diamana Blue Board franchise. The Diamana brand originally started with a mid-launch blue board profile back in 2005 and we believe this new BB profile to be a worthy modern-day, successor.” 

The all-new Diamana BB will be available for pre-order at select retailers beginning in mid-July and at authorized online retailers and club fitters worldwide beginning September 6, 2024 with an MSRP of $400.

Additional specs below. 

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