MY BAG: Thorbj√∏rn Olesen
"The ball is really soft, it's easy to chip around the greens and putt, and it goes through wind really well, which is very important, especially in Europe."
1. DRIVER
Nike
VR_S Covert Tour (9.5°)
nikegolf.com
Shaft: Graphite Design
Tour AD D1-7x
prochoicegolfshafts.com
2. FAIRWAY WOOD
Nike
VR_S Covert (15°)
Shaft: Mitsubishi
Diamana 'ahina 80√ó5ct
mitsubishirayongolf.com
3. HYBRID
*Nike
VR_S Covert Tour (18°)
Shaft: Mitsubishi
Fubuki h500ct x
4. IRONS
Nike
VR Pro Blade (3--9)
Shafts: Project X
6.5
pxshaft.com
5. WEDGES
Nike
VR Pro (46°, 54°, 58°)
Shafts: Project X
6.5
6. PUTTER
Nike
Method 001 34 inches
7. BALL
Nike
20XI
GRIPS
Golf Pride
New Decade MultiCompound
golfpride.com
See close-up images of Thorbj√∏rn Olesen's gear at golf.com/equipment
*Olesen switches between the hybrid and a Nike VR_S Covert (19°) fairway wood.
TECH TALK
Sole Mates
CALLAWAY MACK DADDY 2 WEDGES BOOST SPIN AND PLAYABILITY
Forged from 1020 carbon steel, these wedges have machined grooves, enhanced surface roughness and laser-etched oval marks on the face. The 56° design delivers 25% more spin than Callaway's current wedges but 25% less spin than the original Mack Daddy grooves in the X-Forged wedges (pre--2010 rules change). The Mack Daddy 2 comes in a standard grind, C-grind or U-grind. Lofts of 54° or less have the standard grind, the 56° comes in the standard or C-grind, and the 58° and 60° are available in the standard, C- or U-grind. The U-grind (right) has a wider sole with a concave area and a rearward bounce profile designed for greenside explosions. Phil Mickelson played the 60° (U-grind) during his Scottish Open victory last week. He also added the 64° for the U.S. Open last month at Merion. $119, chrome or vintage slate finish.
PHOTO
ANGUS MURRAY (BAG, BALL)
PHOTO
SNAP 36 (FAIRWAY WOOD, HYBRID)
PHOTO
SIMON BRUTY/SPORTS ILLUSTRATED (OLESEN)
PHOTO
COURTESY OF CALLAWAY (WEDGE)
The wedges come in three grinds, including the U-grind with a concave sole.