GEAR SHORTS: Players ramp up Ryder Cup fever

Ryder Cup week is officially here. Golfers around the world are bursting with excitement and social media has given a great insight into the gear the pros will use and the fans will be wearing.

If this fanwear, spotted by Sky Sports’ James Haddock (@JamesHaddockSky), is anything to go by, the Americans are really up for the battle.

Read more -> US Ryder Cup teamwear revealed

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Reed, white and blue

The players have been gearing up for this weekend’s main event, too, and it’s no surprise the red, white and blue is out in force from the American team.

Odyssey has created this special White Hot RX #2 design for Patrick Reed to use at Hazeltine and the American loves it.

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Star spangled sneaks

Rickie Fowler showed off his American flag themed Puma sneaks on his way to Hazeltine. You certainly won’t miss him wearing these.

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First look: Team USA bag

Jimmy Walker revealed his sleek new bag for the week on Twitter overnight before leaving for Hazeltine to meet up with the rest of Team USA.

RIP King. Umbrellas and Pink all week. Bag looking sharp. pic.twitter.com/VVfWL8gSX4

— Jimmy Walker (@JimmyWalkerPGA) September 26, 2016

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Wood fights Europe’s corner

Debutant Chris Wood has been making sure Team Europe isn’t left behind in the custom gear stakes.

Check out his newly stamped Mizuno T7 wedge.

Early morning stamping @MizunoGolf_News #TeamEurope pic.twitter.com/vVH4F4txed

— Chris Wood (@Chris3Wood) September 22, 2016

Read more -> Mizuno T7 wedges revealed

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Phil makes HUGE driver gains

Phil Mickelson had moved to a shorter shaft earlier this year to increase his accuracy with his Callaway XR 16 Sub Zero. A trip to Hazeltine for a practice round convinced him he needed more distance.

He turned up at last week’s Tour Championship with three different drivers, each with a shaft 1.5 inches longer than he has been using this year.

The first one he tried on Thursday was a disaster. He only hit one of 14 fairways. The second one worked better and he hit five fairways.

It was a Project X HZRDUS T1100 shaft and Mickelson confirmed he would be using it this week at the Ryder Cup.

Read more – Mickelson dives Sub Zero

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Adidas’ Ryder Cup shoes

Adidas Golf is looking to capitalise on the Ryder Cup fever after it revealed its limited edition Chaska Collection shoes.

The brand says the shoes are a celebration of both Team Europe and Team USA with the designs using adidas’ Tour360 Boost as a base.

Priced at £139.95, they’re available from adidas.com/golf with the rest of the collection landing late September.

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And finally…

If you’re going to win $11.5million in one week, then you’d definitely want a ‘tour only’ Scotty Cameron cover like this.

Here’s Rory’s full FedEx Cup winning bag.

Driver Nike Vapor Fly Pro (9.5˚, neutral setting), Fairway Woods Nike Vapor Speed (15˚, 19˚), Irons Nike VR Pro Blades (4-9), Wedges Nike Engage (47˚, 52˚, 56˚ and 59˚), Putter Scotty Cameron M1 Prototype, Ball Nike RZN Tour Platinum.

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