This is a fairly common loft for a driver as lofts have. It was mickelsons victory number 43 on the pga tour and 46 th worldwide in a career that includes five major championships. Phil mickelson excited about state of his game after poor. Phil mickelson witb 2020 by golfwrx staff golfwrx 2020 03 07. Then, he talked about what, exactly is different between the two drivers. Jul 18, 2017 mickelson s strategy is not crazy, but its just very phil mickelson. Phil mickelson witb for 2017 full breakdown of phils. It was mickelsons victory number 43 on the pga tour and 46th worldwide in. Plus hes a known tinkerer, he plays some strange setups and usually changes at least something every couple weeks. Callaway rogue sub zero driver project x hzrdus t1100, 9 degrees 3wood. Phil mickelson in an inveterate tinkerer with his equipment. Equipment latest team usa ryder cup whats in the bag sep 30th, 2016 team usa ryder cup whats in the bag phil and brooks have new drivers words. Transcript the three wood technology made my year 20 phenomenal because specifically in the majors.
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. I wont need a 3iron or a hybrid, so the longest iron ill have. As phil rotates through his hips are extending toward the target and hes launching himself off the ground, which helps pull the club up into the ball. Brooks koepkas surprise switch caps big week for callaway. Phil mickelson adding loft back to his driver golf channel. Phil mickelson uses two drivers, explains why in goofy video. The clubs phil mickelson used to win the wgcmexico. Although one driver is a 9degree epic flash sub zero that has been his current gamer while the other, shorterlength club is the companys standard epic flash at 10.
Apr 11, 20 however, golf digests guy yocom spoke with phils caddie jim bones mackay, and bones said it was somewhere between 8. Over the last few years, he has delofted his driver to as low as six degrees. Conventional wisdom has it that phil will replace a 9. Phil mickelsons win at the wgc mexico was matched only by his class in taking time to talk an unsure shubhankar sharma through a ruling and stay with him while he took relief. The green is well elevated and the front third of it slopes sharply back toward the fairway. Jul 02, 2015 but even though mickelsons driver swing strays from technical perfection, it exhibits traits definitely worth adopting. Phil mickelson on how his 3wood tech made his year golf. He has three callaway mack daddy pm grind wedges in 54, 60 and 64 of loft.
Callaway x forged ut 18 degrees, callaway epic pro. How phil mickelsons phrankenwood stacks up against other. Phil mickelson also opted for callaways mavrik driver 9 degrees and fairway wood. With the golf ball last year i went from the ix to an iz that has a little more spin, ive knocked it down to just below 6. Mickelson explains why hes using two drivers at the memorial. Today, i like to show you how phil mickelson hits his draw or fade. It was phil mickelsons last chance to make something happen after making three birdies and two bogeys on saturday. Phil mickelson s witb is accurate as of august, 2019 driver. The less you try to emulate him the better driver youll be. There are more than a few ways to hit a fade and a draw. Why phil mickelson may solve his left miss with a driver shaft switch. As tiger woods and phil mickelson prepare to go headtohead on friday at shadow creek in las vegas, the equipment each player has in the bag will be a secondary storyline during the 18hole showdown.
Mar 09, 2018 phil mickelson is already in the world golf hall of fame and added to his stellar resume with a popular win sunday against the elite 65man wgcmexico championship field that included 45 of the top 50 in the world golf rankings. Youll be surprised how far the ball goes with what. Callaway big bertha diablo 15 degrees, a mitsubishi fubuki 73 x shaft. Mickelson explanation of how he made room for the second driver was straightforward. Phil mickelson prevails over tiger woods in 22 holes in. Golf pride mcc whiteblack more photos of phil mickelsons witb in the forums. Callaway golf staffer phil mickelson wins pga championship. Equipment accurate as of the arnold palmer invitational.
Streeter leckagetty images on and on he went, mickelson almost giddy at the. Jul 22, 20 phil mickelson %27s british open triumph gives him five major crowns at 43%2c mickelson still seems to have plenty of time to win more the competition is deep%2c but few have shown mickelson %27s. Frustrated with his driving accuracy, mickelson made the decision in april 2007 to leave longtime swing coach, rick smith. Although one driver is a 9degree epic flash sub zero that has been his current. 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. Sep 04, 2019 phil mickelsons witb is accurate as of august, 2019 driver. Phil mickelsons witb is accurate as of august, 2019 driver. Will we see phil mickelson using two drivers at the u. When phil is playing well, his driver is a formidable weapon that has helped him win 42 us pga tour events, including five majors. Mickelson, who once had two drivers in his bag at the masters, didnt hit a driver in the 2008 u. Mar 05, 2018 phil mickelson had gone fourplus years without a win on the pga tour but lefty ended that drought at the wgcmexico championship, defeating justin thomas on the first hole of a playoff with a two. 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.
As they talked, the callaway team pointed out to phil that since his masters victory in 2006, he has consistently taken loft off his driver. To hit a fade, he moves his ball slightly forward in his stance. 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. Phil mickelson got off to a strong start at quail hollow with a 4under opening round at the wells fargo championship. Callaway xforged 4, x proto 5pw, with rifle project x 7. Mickelsons version has a little over 11 degrees of loft, closer to the average driver. Its not for the simple reason of trying to get some spin off of it, and it seems to have done the trick. Here we take a look at phil mickelsons equipment including the new. Brooks koepkas surprise switch caps big week for callaway mavrik. Phil mickelson described his phrankenwood, calling it a 3wood on steroids and explained why hes using the newlydesigned callaway club at the 20 masters. Callaway big bertha diablo 15 degrees, a mitsubishi fubuki 73 x shaft hybrid. Take an analytic, framebyframe look at phil mickelsons driver swing. May 02, 20 phil mickelson got off to a strong start at quail hollow with a 4under opening round at the wells fargo championship.
This week phil mickelson will tee it up at the open championship without a driver in his bag. Nov 18, 2018 as tiger woods and phil mickelson prepare to go headtohead on friday at shadow creek in las vegas, the equipment each player has in the bag will be a secondary storyline during the 18hole showdown. Golf pride mcc whiteblack more photos of phil mickelson s witb in the forums. Mickelson to play british open with no drivers fox sports. May 30, 2019 although one driver is a 9degree epic flash sub zero that has been his current gamer while the other, shorterlength club is the companys standard epic flash at 10. Mickelson says that the longershafted driver launches about 16 or 17 degrees, which is such a high launch you cant control that 14 times a. Phil mickelson witb for 2017 full breakdown of phils bag. Aug 29, 2015 it was phil mickelsons last chance to make something happen after making three birdies and two bogeys on saturday. Phil mickelson%27s british open triumph gives him five major crowns at 43%2c mickelson still seems to have plenty of time to win more the competition is deep%2c but few have shown mickelson%27s. Only a handful of people were aware of the drama surrounding the driver phil mickelson used to claim his third green jacket. Com equipment insider jonathan wall discusses a handful of gear topics, including the phil mickelsons new driver, superstrokes club grips and do. Equipment is accurate as of the wgc dell match play 3202018. If europe are concentrating on getting the ball in the hole with their equipment changes, team usa are focusing on getting the ball off the tee. Mickelson opts for phrankenwood instead of driver at the.
Phils upper body is rotating the address position away from the target and hes maintaining the triangle between his arms and shoulders. Mar 06, 2020 equipment accurate as of the arnold palmer invitational. Phil mickelsons callaway gear at the wgcmexico golf. The fivetime major winner also said hell be rekindling an old flame with his hot callaway 3wood which he used in his triumphant 20 open win at muirfield, ironically also when he went sans driver. Phil mickelson used his hall of fame short game to propel himself to victory at the wgcmexico championship. Mar 21, 2017 phil knows how to hit it hard, but if youre trying to get more distance, remember to swing only as fast as you can without losing your balance. Phil mickelson discusses how 3wood technology influenced his eventful year on the pga tour. According to mickelson, the prototype fairway metal reduces spin so he can flight the ball down and hit flatter, running shots. Callaway prototype 22 degrees, with mitsubishi diamana thump x shaft. Interestingly, theyre both the same loft theyre both 8. He wasnt much of a factor that week and finished five shots out of. Phil wont carry a driver at the open swingu clubhouse.
The clubs phil mickelson used to win the wgcmexico championship. But even though mickelsons driver swing strays from technical perfection, it exhibits traits definitely worth adopting. Feb 18, 2014 phil mickelson discusses how 3wood technology influenced his eventful year on the pga tour. Lefty claimed the winnertakeall prize money with a birdie. Phil mickelson prevails over tiger woods in 22 holes in the. Many pga tour pros play with drivers around 8 degrees and 3woods in the 14 degree range. Phil mickelsons latest british open experiment is either. 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.
Com equipment insider jonathan wall discusses a handful of gear topics, including the phil mickelsons new. 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 degrees. The drive of multiple major champion phil mickelson, captured at the barclays 2012, is analyzed by fourtime pga tour winner and emmywinning broadcaster billy kratzert. Philip alfred mickelson born june 16, 1970, nicknamed lefty, is an american professional. Mickelsons strategy is not crazy, but its just very phil mickelson.
Apr 09, 20 phil mickelson described his phrankenwood, calling it a 3wood on steroids and explained why hes using the newlydesigned callaway club at the 20 masters. However, golf digests guy yocom spoke with phils caddie jim bones mackay, and bones said it was somewhere between 8. Phil mickelsons act of sportsmanship to help shubhankar sharma was class golfcentraldaily golf parody fun gossip jokes betting tips. Phil mickelson reveals the logic behind his eyecatching new idea. Mickelson to use two drivers again at augusta golfweek. Birkdale is a setup where you may not need to hit a driver until the last five or six holes. Tiger woods and phil mickelsons equipment for the match. For the second major in succession, the 43 yearold american has elected to swap his driver for a fifth wedge and he has little doubt it will prove to be a sound tactic on a course where accuracy is much more important than distance from the tee. Callaway prototype 22 degrees, with mitsubishi diamana thump x shaft irons. Callaway tour authentic mickelson removed his 6iron in the first round and his 3wood in the second, third and fourth rounds to make room for a fifth wedge. Phil knows how to hit it hard, but if youre trying to get more distance, remember to swing only as fast as you can without losing your balance. Callaway tour authentic mickelson removed his 6iron in the first round. Callaway epic flash sub zero 9 degrees, 1d optifit setting, weight removed shaft.
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