So, I got really hooked watching Matthew Pavon play earlier this year, especially when he clinched that win. Something about his game, maybe the steadiness, got me thinking. You know how it goes, you see someone performing well, and the first thing that pops into my head is, “Okay, what gear is this guy actually using?” It wasn’t like checking the big names, where their stuff is plastered everywhere. Pavon felt a bit more under the radar, equipment-wise, at least to me back then.
I started digging around. Wasn’t straightforward, mind you. Just doing a quick search gave me bits and pieces, some old stuff, some speculation. I wanted the real deal, the setup he was actually winning with. Spent a good chunk of an evening going through golf forums, trying to decipher grainy photos from tournaments, checked out some equipment sites. It felt like proper detective work for a bit there, piecing clues together.
Finding the Goods
Eventually, I managed to put together what felt like a solid list. It turned out he’s mostly rocking PING gear, which wasn’t a huge surprise, but the specifics were interesting.
- Driver: Looked like a PING G430 LST. That low spin head, makes sense for control.
- Fairway Wood: Also a PING G430 Max, saw that distinctive shape.
- Irons: This was cool. Seemed like he was using PING i230 for the longer irons, maybe blending into the PING Blueprint S for the scoring clubs. That kind of combo always gets my attention – optimizing launch and forgiveness where needed, but pure feel down low.
- Wedges: Pretty sure they were PING Glide Forged Pro. Common choice for tour guys wanting versatility.
- Putter: This one took the longest. Looked like a custom PING PLD mallet, maybe an Oslo 3 shape? Hard to be certain from pictures alone, but definitely something tailored for him.
Why the effort, though?
Honestly, it reminded me of my own endless tinkering phase back in the day. I used to spend hours, I mean hours, messing with clubs. Trying different shafts, lead tape experiments, swapping grips, you name it. Drove myself nuts sometimes. Seeing a pro like Pavon, who probably went through a similar fitting process but on a whole different level, find a setup that just works… it’s kind of satisfying.
It wasn’t about thinking I could play like him if I got the same clubs. We all know that’s nonsense. It was more about appreciating the craft, both his playing craft and the equipment choices supporting it. It’s like looking under the hood of a race car. You know you can’t drive it like the pro, but understanding the engine, the setup, it adds another layer of appreciation.
So yeah, went down a rabbit hole finding Matthew Pavon’s bag details. Didn’t change my game one bit, obviously. But it was a fun little exercise, a reminder of how specific this game gets at the top level, and frankly, a nice distraction figuring it all out. It’s just interesting to see what tools someone uses to get the job done so well.
