WITB: What’s in Viktor Hovland’s bag?

Viktor Hovland is undoubtedly one of the best golfers in the world right now. But what clubs does the Norwegian superstar use?

What’s in Viktor Hovland’s bag?

Viktor Hovland has an equipment deal with Ping, and while most of his clubs are made by the manufacturer, Hovland does have some other brands in the bag.

At the top of the set, the FedEx Cup champion has a Ping G425 LST in the bag. This isn’t Ping’s most up to date driver, but it clearly works for Hovland.

Next, he has the TaylorMade Stealth Plus 3-wood in the bag. Hovland had been testing out the Ping G430 ahead of the Genesis Invitational, but for now, the trusty TaylorMade keeps its spot.

To bridge the gap between his woods and irons, Hovland introduces another brand, with the Titleist U505 3-iron in the bag.

That leads to a very trusty set of Ping i210 irons, which have been in Hovland’s bag for as long as he has been a pro. Whether or not he’ll change to Ping’s new Blueprint irons remains to be seen, but for now, it’s the i210 clubs in the bag.

There’s new wedges in the bag for the Norwegian for 2024. He has two Ping s159 wedges, along with an older model in his most lofted wedge, the Ping Glide 2.0.

Finally, it’s the iconic putter that has become synonymous with Hovland. He uses the Ping PLD DS 72 Prototype, with a 36 inch shaft. It’s also a very upright model, which suits his style on the greens.

It seems remarkable to say it, but Viktor Hovland starts 2024 having still not won a major championship. He’ll be hoping to put an end to that record at the 2024 Masters. Augusta National is a course where Hovland finished 7th last year, and he’ll be hoping for another strong performance. Here are the clubs he has in the bag in the lead up to the Masters.

Viktor Hovland WITB 2024

Driver: Ping 425 LST (9°, Fujikura Speeder 661 TR X)

3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth Plus (15°, Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 X)

Driving iron: Titleist U505 (3-iron, Graphite Design Tour AD DI Hybrid 85 X)

Irons: Ping i210 (4-iron – Pitching Wedge, KBS Tour-V 120 X)

Wedges: Ping s159 (50°, 56°) Ping Glide 2.0 (60°); True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putter: Ping PLD DS 72 prototype

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

Apparel: J Lindeberg

Shoes: Puma

Not much has changed in Viktor Hovland’s bag in the last year. Here’s the clubs he was using back in April of 2023.

Viktor Hovland WITB 2023

Driver: Ping 425 LST (9°, Fujikura Speeder 661 TR X)

3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth Plus (15°, Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 X)

Driving iron: Titleist U510 (3-iron, Graphite Design Tour AD Hybrid DI 85 X)

Irons: Ping i210 (4-iron – Pitching Wedge, KBS Tour-V 120 X)

Wedges: Ping Glide 4.0 (50°, 56°, KBS Tour-V 120 X), Ping Glide 2.0 (58°, 60°)

Putter: Ping PLD DS 72 prototype

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

Apparel: J Lindeberg

Shoes: Puma

The clubs Hovland was using back in 2022 aren’t hugely different either.

Viktor Hovland WITB 2022

Driver: Ping 425 LST (9°, Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X)

3-wood: TaylorMade SIM (15°, Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 X)

Hybrid: Ping G425 (19°, Fujikura Ventus Hybrid Black 9 X)

Irons: Ping i210 (4-iron – Pitching Wedge, KBS Tour-V 120 X)

Wedges: Ping Glide Forged Pro (50°, 56°) Callaway Jaws MD5 (60°)

Putter: Ping PLD DS 72 prototype

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

Apparel: J Lindeberg

Shoes: Nike

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Lewis Fraser As bunkered’s Performance Editor, Lewis oversees the content that’s designed to make you a better player. From the latest gear to tuition, nutrition, strategy and more, he’s the man. A graduate of the University of Stirling, Lewis joined bunkered in 2021. Formerly a caddie at Castle Stuart Golf Links, he is a member of Bathgate Golf Club where he plays off four.

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