Bubba Watson What’s In The Bag? 2024 Update

The two-time Masters champion and LIV golfer has played with Ping gear since a young age

Bubba Watson What’s In The Bag? 2024 Update
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A two-time winner at Augusta, Bubba Watson now plies his trade on LIV Golf. The American has been playing Ping clubs since he received a junior set at the age of eight. Here's a breakdown of what the Range Goats GC captain has in the bag.

Driver

What Driver Does Bubba Watson Use?

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At the top end of the bag, Watson plays with a 9° Ping G430 LST driver (@7.9°), perfect for hitting those power fades of his. This is a low spin driver with a truly broad appeal that has the high tech looks and powerful feel to match the all round performance.

In case you're wondering, there's a story to the pink design, which he once explained on the Off Course with Claude Harmon podcast.

“The pink shaft started when I was on the, back then it was the Nationwide Tour, Korn Ferry Tour,” he said. “I said I want a hot pink shaft. And they said, 'No. Who are you?'

“So, Shinnecock, the US Open was there in ’04. I qualified in ’04. The first hole was downwind, and you know how that hole is - kind of a dogleg to the right. And True Temper - Matt Rollins was at Ping at the time, and he said hey, just come watch him hit before you say no to the driver shaft. And I drove it over the green on 1. And they were like, 'What color of pink do you want?' So we told them and they made it.”

Fairway

What Fairway Wood Does Bubba Watson Use?

Ping G430 MAX Fairway Review

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Staying at the top end, Watson's choice of fairway is a Ping G430 Max (three wood). This club has 15° of loft and is fitted with the Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 80 shaft. The American has been known to carry a seven and nine wood on occasions, but he doesn't appear to have these in the bag at present. 

The Ping G430 Max is one of the best fairway woods on the market - a long yet easy-to-use model that will be popular with club golfers and pros alike in 2014  thanks to its versatility and high launch characteristics. 

Irons

What Irons Does Bubba Watson Use?

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When it comes to irons, Watson plays with a set of Ping Blueprint S irons (3-PW), all fitted with the True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 shaft. 

Wedges

What Wedges Does Bubba Watson Use?

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At the bottom end of the bag, the 2012 and '14 Masters champion carries three Ping Glide 2.0 wedges: 52°, 56° and 60°, which all have the True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 shaft. We've not seen a close-up recently, but we believe they are stamped with 'Bubba's Sweet Spot' (Watson owns a sweet shop). 

Putter

What Putter Does Bubba Watson Use?

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Watson has been putting with a Ping PLD Anser D prototype putter for some time now. The Anser blade shape is a classic, and Watson has been using Ping designs since he first started playing the game. Ping manufactures some of the best blade putters on the market. 

Ball

What Golf Ball Does Bubba Watson Use?

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In terms of ball, Watson uses a Titleist Pro V1x, one of the very best premium golf balls on the market. He was one of the very few Tour professionals to put a yellow version into play, and he also drew a lot of attention when he briefly signed with Volvik; but at the moment he puts a regular Pro V1x golf ball into play. 

Apparel/Shoes

What Shoes Does Bubba Watson Wear?

Watson's love of the color pink isn't just evident when he pulls his driver out - his shoes are often equally as bright. In recent times, he's been pictured in both Jordan golf shoes and FootJoy (above). Watson appears to change footwear fairly regularly, from tournament to tournament. 

In terms of clothing, Watson is a brand ambassador for lifestyle brand, Linksoul.

Bubba Watson WITB: Full Specs

Driver: Ping G430 LST, 9° @7.9°, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 60 shaft.
Three wood: Ping G430 Max, 15°, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 80 shaft.
Irons: Ping Blueprint S irons (3-PW), True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 shaft.
Wedges: Ping Glide 2.0, 52°, 56°, 60°, True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 shaft.
Putter: Ping PLD Anser D prototype, Ping PP58 Midsize grip.
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x.
Apparel & glove: Linksoul, FootJoy.
Footwear: Nike, FootJoy. 

Michael Weston
Contributing editor

Michael has been with Golf Monthly since 2008. As a multimedia journalist, he has also worked for The Football Association, where he created content to support the men's European Championships, The FA Cup, London 2012, and FA Women's Super League. As content editor at Foremost Golf, Michael worked closely with golf's biggest equipment manufacturers, and has developed an in-depth knowledge of this side of the industry. He's now a regular contributor, covering instruction, equipment and feature content. Michael has interviewed many of the game's biggest stars, including six world number ones, and has attended and reported on many Major Championships and Ryder Cups. He's a member of Formby Golf Club.