Consistent. Smooth. Magical. Abraham Ancer’s game this season is worthy of all the appreciation there is. Currently swinging his club to glory at LIV Golf Nashville, this Mexican-American pro golfer has already underscored a win at the breakaway league’s event in Hong Kong. Along with this, halfway into the season, he has delivered four top-10 finishes so far, and it seems Nashville will soon add to his fast-expanding list.
One secret behind his newfound glory on the greens remains hidden inside his golf bag. His diverse equipment picks tell a story of a well-thought-out and experimental approach that seems to be working in Ancer’s direction. So what are some of this 33-year-old’s equipment picks that make him stand out in Nashville?
What armor is Abraham Ancer counting on for 2024?
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After his run with Callaway Golf for a couple of years, Ancer seems to be flourishing in his life as a free agent, carefully experimenting with an assortment that serves him well. For his smooth drive, the Fireballs GC’s masterpiece of a member puts his trust in the PING G430 LST driver with a 10.5° loft. Known for their enhanced spin consistency and carry distance, these retail for $579.99.
Adding to these exclusive Low Spin Technology carbon fly-wrapped drivers is his unique pick of clubs. He uses a powerful set of irons from Miura Golf. This is the Miura TC-201 from 5 through 9 irons with the smart choice of Mitsubishi MMT 105 TX shafts to make his swings smoother.
A closer look into his strongly improving game would reveal his use of Fairway woods from TaylorMade and Callaway to further enhance his skills on-course. He uses the TaylorMade SIM2 Max Fairway Woods with a 15° loft and Project X Even Flow Riptide 70 6.5 TX shaft for its characteristic explosive distance and enhanced forgiveness, and the Callaway Rogue ST prototype Fairway Woods with the famous LA Golf Ozik TP shaft, for more precise shot-making.
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Known for their promise to deliver versatility that’s just “like cheat code,” Ancer makes use of the famous TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus Rescue hybrids with a 22° loft and Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 90 6.5 TX shafts, as per National Club Golfer. These usually retail for $299. They can be used for almost all kinds of challenges, from off the tee, from the fairway, or out of the rough. These smartly crafted hybrids never fail to help Ancer achieve all that he hopes for. But what about another important aspect of his bag: his wedges and putter choice?
What wedges and putters does Abraham Ancer choose?
Abraham Ancer’s choice of wedges and putter reflects his efforts to maximize his existing short-game performance. Breaking away from the age-old shackles of brand loyalty, the golfer makes sure to test the water with what works best for him: a mix of Miura, Artisan, Cobra, and Vokey wedges. From full shots to delicate pitches and bunker play, Ancer makes use of wedges like the Miura HB-10 with a 52° loft, the Artisan Prototype wedges in the 56° and 60° lofts, the Cobra King Forged wedges with a 60° loft, the Vokey Design WedgeWorks in the 60-W lost, and the True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Black S400 shafts. His choice on a specific day remains focused on course conditions or specific shot requirements.
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He uses the Odyssey White Hot No. 5 Stroke Lab putter. This is a face-balanced mallet-style putter known for its stability and alignment features, which help best with strokes that come with minimal arc and face rotation. He further uses the golf world’s favorite Titleist Pro V1x ball, which is stable on most pro golfers’ bags. Finally, he uses Golf Pride’s MMC grips, which promise an innovative hybrid take on the positive performance of rubber and cord.
This bag seems to be working well for Abraham Ancer at the moment. What’s your pick from his golfing essentials? Let us know in the comments!