Training Guide

When it comes to pitching in golf, most rookies make one common mistake- they consider the shot part of their long game instead of the short game.

Golfers who have the most difficulty pitching – the bumbling 30-80 yard shots – frequently treat pitches as mini versions of their regular swings. You develop something of a weight shift with this – which may be great for long game plays, but it becomes problematic when you’re pitching since it relies on distance control and finesse.

So, the key is to view pitching as an expansion of chipping instead of a watered-down version of the long game.

If that sounds interesting, read ahead to find all the basics about how to hit a pitch shot in golf and how you can blend it into your game in five easy steps.

What Exactly are Pitch Shots in Golf?

Put simply, pitch shots are the longer version of chip shots and are shorter than a full iron shot. These shots usually travel through the air instead of the green.

For instance, when you’re away from the green by 30 yards, you’ll need a pitch shot since the ball will travel 30 yards before rolling 3-5 yards more at landing.

The chip shot, in contrast, occurs closer to the green, when the ball flies only a little before rolling almost all the way out to the hole.

It makes sense, right?

A good rule of thumb is to consider a pitch shot as a wedge shot between thirty and seventy yards from the hole.

Characteristics of a Pitching Wedge

Pitching wedges, named for how frequently they are used to hit pitch shots, are irons with clubface lofts around 43° to 49°. They’re typically the wedge with the lowest loft, somewhere between a gap wedge and a 9-iron. Generally, they have shaft lengths ranging from 34 to 38 inches and bounce between 2° and 3°.

Having a bounce so low rarely allows the wedge to slide under the ball, and that’s why they’re not used for some balls. For example- a bunker shot, where the ball’s sitting on the rough or soft lies.

In contrast to a sand wedge, which typically has a higher bounce, a pitching wedge tends to dig into the ground like most other irons. It’s perfect for tight lies on the fringe or fairway. A full-swing can produce a high-arcing shot of around 75-125 yards that lands softly. Additionally, a pitching wedge also allows you to chip or punch out of a deep rough.

In our opinion, one of the best pitching & chipping wedges for you is the Square Strike Wedge.

How to Hit a Pitch Shot In Golf with a Pitching Wedge in Five Steps?

Golf pitch shots are ideal for taking down 15 to 60 yards with the desired precision as these wedges are tailored for lofting the ball. Follow this step-by-step guide for hitting perfect pitching wedges.

Step-1: Ensure Proper Grip

For a successful golf pitching, you must have the proper grip before anything else. The aim is to have both hands and all the fingers in the right place.

First, place your left thumb straight on the handle before overlapping it with the right hand. Remember to put your right thumb right across from the club.

Next, make sure that your right hand’s pinky is placed neatly in between your left index and middle finger. After following all these steps as directed, you should have an excellent grip that will allow you to make all of the successful shots.

Step-2: Concentrate on Your Stance

Once you have fixed up your grip, it should be evident that you must concentrate on your stance. It’s vital for generating the necessary power.

Start by having your feet close together. Then position the clubhead against the ball before you swing. It helps set the proper alignment, increasing your chances of striking the ball more crisply.

Once you’ve had the clubface aligned, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Keep your right toe pointed toward the target line. You should keep your hips and feet slightly open towards the target while shooting. When you are ready to take the shot, tilt your hips slightly and square your shoulders.

Step-3: The Backswing and the Downswing

In this entire process, the backswing is the most crucial part. Therefore, you need to take the utmost care when doing it. When you do the backswing, your first goal is to fix your front arm.

If you want to do it successfully, you need to focus your eyes and head on the ball. Position yourself correctly with your clubhead, as you would do with an opened door. During the downswing, the clubhead will become similar to a closed-door, so it is relatively flat when hitting the ball.

As a rough summary, your body must turn away from the target in the backswing, and in the downswing, it must turn toward it. Timing is crucial in every phase of the process.

Read: Starting the downswing in golf

Step-4: The Hit

Getting a good height on the pitch involves striking an inch or two laterally behind the ball. In any case, you’ll want to avoid digging in too hard, so you don’t hit any further than the ball.

Step-5: Follow Through

Never consider the downswing as the end of this process. It’s, instead, the follow-through process that actually ends it. Unless you follow through, your shot is likely to be incomplete.

Following through is about making both of your hands high above your head and, most importantly, lining up both your clubhead and spine equally.

Final Words…

A pitching wedge is undeniably an invaluable weapon in a passionate golfer’s arsenal. Our demonstration of hitting higher golf pitch shots will hopefully help you set your game aright.

You’re more likely to save parts nearly 80-100% of the time when you’re feeling it.  Getting good at short games does not require incredible speed, strength, or technique. Instead, it requires some feel and rehearsals, coupled with a degree of confidence in getting over the ball.  The key to becoming an expert in all three is practice, competition, and repetition.

Golf is a wonderful game that is embraced by new golfers every day thanks to the physical and mental benefits it provides. Its popularity is growing as it offers new challenges to golfers that are eager to work harder and improve their game!

However, a lot of people are still reluctant to take up the amazing game of golf because of some misconceptions that they have. For instance, some believe that golf is a rich man’s game; others believe that it is not an actual sport or that it is too easy or too difficult to master, etc. However, we assure you that most (if not all) of those misconceptions and judgments are simply wrong!

This article will be devoted to exploring the ten most common myths and misconceptions about golf and providing proof to bust those myths once and for all. The goal is to encourage more people to engage in the amazing game of golf without any worries or misconceptions.

Happy reading!

10 Most Common Golf Myths and Misconceptions

1- Golf is too difficult or too easy to master

There are two types of people sharing this misconception, albeit with two extreme ideas.

The first group believes that golf is too challenging to learn and master, and as a result, they don’t even try it at all. On the other hand, the other group would say that golf is too simple and doesn’t require any effort. For these people, golf is not even worth it and is seen as a waste of time.

We have to admit that golf is not easy to learn and master. In fact, it is a very technical and challenging game! To improve, a lot of time and effort needs to be invested. However, we also need to point out that it is not too challenging or impossible to master either. With the right amount of practice, determination and dedication, anyone can learn to play golf and continuously improve their level.

In a nutshell, everything worthwhile in life is challenging to achieve; simple things are usually not the most interesting. Golf is not an exception!

2- Golf is not a real sport

It seems that this is one of the most widely popular misconceptions about golf. A lot of people believe that golf is all about riding a cart, stopping to hit a golf ball and getting back in the cart! The whole golf round is nothing but a ride in a comfortable cart. At least, that’s what these people see on TV.

This can’t be further from the truth! To begin with, a lot of golfers choose to walk between the holes of a golf course, which provides very good physical exercise. Moreover, the golf swing is not just a random movement; it is rather a very precise set of positions and movements combined together to swing the golf club in a specific manner and control the ball trajectory, speed, spin, etc.

Golf is a challenging sport, both physically and mentally!

Read: How to avoid topping the golf ball?

3- Only rich people can afford to play golf

This may have been true in the past, when only rich people could afford to buy golf gear and go to golf clubs and resorts to enjoy the game.

Today, however, technological advancements have reversed this trend, as more and more people can play golf even if they are from the middle or working classes.

Golf clubs and overall gear have gotten more affordable, which means that golf, as a game, is not exclusive to wealthy people anymore. Also, technology allows golf clubs to accommodate many more players at the same time without any issues because computers can help manage everything.

Today, golf gear, as well as club subscriptions, are relatively cheaper, which means the game is more accessible to people from different social classes.

4- Playing golf on a course requires old-fashioned clothes

Most of the people having this misconception have an image of golfers wearing khakis and collared shirts due to dressing codes imposed by golf clubs.

This may be true for some exclusive private clubs that impose a strict dressing code on their customers. However, the majority of public golf clubs impose very little to no dressing code on golfers. So, in the end, as long as you have some clothes on, no one will stop you from wearing your most comfortable outfit to hit the golf course.

5- You have to be a certain age to play golf

Some golf clubs may have their own age requirements, but there is no rule in the PGA, USGA or any other major golf authority that sets a minimum age for people to start playing golf.

As a matter of fact, the earliest you pick up the game, the better results you may be able to achieve. This is because young players tend to learn the game and improve faster.

Some of the youngest PGA tour players of all time include Don Dunkelberger (1937 Chicago Open) at age 11,  Michelle Wie (2004 Sony Open – age 14), Guan Tianlang (2013 Master – age 14), among others.

6- Before going to a golf course, I have to get better

This is a common issue with beginner golfers. They prefer not to go to a course until they learn how to play the game. They are simply afraid of making mistakes and being embarrassed on the course.

You need to know that there is nothing wrong with making mistakes while playing. Mistakes are a sign of trying and learning. We assure you that no one will be judging you or scrutinizing your mistakes.

On the contrary, most players on a golf course will be more than happy to help you out and give you tips on how to improve your game and get better. So, stop worrying and hit the golf course as soon as you can!

7- You should always keep your head down while swinging

The idea here is that by keeping the head down, you will be able to focus on the ball and achieve better contact with the club resulting in a better swing and shot (better accuracy and speed).

The truth is that doing so may increase your chances of getting injured. In addition, looking down will restrict movement on the upper part of the body and cause imbalance during the swing. That’s why we highly discourage keeping the head down while swinging!

8- Using your partner’s old clubs until you get better

This is usually a matter of saving money. New golfers want to try golf before they invest money in it. For example, a wife may be tempted to try her husband’s clubs to see if she likes golf or not.

While this may sound like a good idea at first glance, it really isn’t! You will end up making the process of learning golf much more complicated than it really is. What works for one player may not work for another, more so if they are of different genders. There are club sets designed specifically for women, children, seniors, etc. There are even different clubs for right-handed and left-handed players.

Each age or gender category has specific needs that are taken into consideration while making golf clubs. That’s why you need to buy at least a couple of clubs that are suitable for you while you test-drive golf instead of using gear that will make things worse!

9- It’s all about swinging your club very fast

Some players believe that what matters is a swing that is as fast as possible. Everything else is less important than swing speed. This may be true if you know how to make good use of that speed.

In fact, too much focus on swinging your club very fast may cause injury in the long term, especially if other things like balance, impact, etc., are neglected.

Read: How to avoid back injuries?

That’s why the majority of players focus more on having consistent swing speeds coupled with good impact to achieve better results.

10- Golf is for older people

This is one of the worst misconceptions that a lot of people have: Golf is a game for older people (especially rich ones).

This is absolutely ridiculous, as golf has never been related to a specific age or gender category (and will never be). People of all ages can play and enjoy the game regardless of how old they are.

Statistically speaking, the majority of professional golfers are younger people, which shows that golf is not about age or anything related to it; it’s more about passion and the love of the game!

Conclusion…

Golf is a beautiful game that is widely misunderstood by a lot of people around the world. There are countless misconceptions that prevent a lot of people from even trying the game, consequently missing out on enjoying one of the most addictive and fun games!

In this article, we busted 10 of the most widely spread myths and misconceptions about the game of golf. We also tried to clarify everything so that people could have an idea of what golf really is.

In the end, we encourage anyone who is thinking about trying golf just to go ahead and do it without overthinking. Don’t believe anything you hear, and try to experience everything and see for yourself. You will be surprised at how simple and enjoyable golf can be.

Now, it’s time to hit the course and start playing without any worries or concerns!

Golf blading chips are arguably the most frustrating events golfers of any skill level can ever experience.

You miss the green on the approach shot and now have to up-and-down to save par. Trying to hit the chip close to escape with a par, you step up, but the result is less than what you hoped for; that’s because you’ve bladed and chunked.

Even Tiger Woods has struggled with chunked chips in the past year, hence, not to mention how badly it can plague anyone’s game. Just one shot can ruin an otherwise good round.

Fortunately, it isn’t impossible to eliminate this trouble from your game. And in this article, we’ll show you how to make this a reality.

So, keep reading to learn how to stop blading chip shots once and for all.

What Is Blading a Shot?

In golf, blading the ball is the term used for a high strike on the ball. It usually happens when the golf club’s leading edge strikes the golf ball at or above its equator. It results in an exceptionally low lofted shot having a great deal of topspin. Consequently, it hinders your ball control and leads to poor outcomes around the greens.

What Causes a Bladed Chip Shot?

Why do you keep blading your chip shots at all? What’s causing you to contact the hosel rather than the sweet spot constantly?

Chances are, you’re repeating one of the following two mistakes.

1. Take a look at your hands the next time you set them up before a chip shot. Do they seem to be stretching toward the target too far?

Whenever you push your hands forward too far, the club is sure to follow. Essentially, you’re rotating the clubface right (right-handed players), exposing your heel as you swing down. Then your golf ball is bound to bounce off that heel, forcing you to shoot to your right.

2. Often, golfers shank wedges by dragging their clubhead inside during the backswing. In other words, they try to rotate the clubhead at the same level as their bodies instead of swinging straight through and back.

The problem? By dragging the golf club inside, you make the clubhead rotate, revealing the heel once again. Consequently, there’s a slim chance of getting a solid contact on the ball.  That’s why making solid wedge shots with the club heel is pretty challenging.

Read: factors to consider for the best chippers for you

How to Stop Chunking and Blading Chips?

Now that you know the flaws are making you blading chip shots, it’s time you fixed it. To accomplish that, follow these three steps.

Step-1: Be Aware Of Your Setup

Knowing your setup is the first step to eliminating chunking and blading. You should have the ball near the inside of your back foot at the back of your stance. Furthermore, it’s vital to hold a narrow stance. As a general rule, the shorter the strike, the narrower the stance should be.

When addressing the ball, your hands should stay slightly forward, and you should put most of your weight on your front foot. More vertical stances make chunks less likely to occur. As you become more consistent with your setup, you will achieve more consistent chips.

Read: How to cure chipping yips?

Step-2: Aim in Front of the Ball

A golfer who chunks a chip usually tries to pick at the ball, but only to end up hitting it from behind.

To avoid hitting behind the ball, aim at a spot in front. It may appear awkward at first, but once you get accustomed to it, you’ll stop chunking your shots and hit more consistent chips. It is beneficial for iron shots too.

Step-3: Stop Hitting Down So Much

The rule to hit down on the ball is what every golfer hears over and over again. However, being good at chipping and pitching does not necessarily require hitting the ball hard. Many golfers get into trouble because they have no idea what they’re doing or overdo it. During a chip or pitch, good golfers will feel their golf club bottom thump or scrape the ground.

Good players rarely take divots or dig the club into the ground during shorter shots. However, many middle handicappers dig their clubs in their efforts to “hit down” on the ball. And there’s hardly much room for error when it occurs, but the contact should be nearly perfect.

Ideally, you should feel the club bottom thumping the ground. Avoiding divots should be the goal here. Upon doing this and starting to feel the ground, you will have a much higher margin for error. Even when you hit a bit behind the ball, you can still hit a good shot by keeping your club from digging.

On a Final Note…

Last but not least, when you step up to the ball for hitting a chip shot (or any shot), you must have positive thoughts. Negative thoughts can derail your chances of making a successful shot. If you think about chunking a shot as you shoot it, you will probably chunk it.

Instead of fixing your focus on not blading your chips, fix it on hitting a successful one. You need to visualize the ball’s landing and where your want it to end up. Breathe profoundly and execute.

Good luck and have fun golfing!

Golf is a sport that varies greatly depending on the layout of the course, the skill level of the player, and the equipment they are using—not forgetting that you are not on the run. You are not about to leap. You are not hurting anything. Furthermore, you are not catching anything. Indeed, in terms of physical activity, your movement in golf is relatively consistent.

You are holding a slender, narrow stick; you swing at a small ball that must weigh less than 1.6 ounces in the hope of propelling it several hundred yards across a well-kept field to a faraway hole. There are too many variables in golf to compare it with other sports accurately.

Here are a few reasons why we think golf is different from other sports.

1.   Different Golf Course Different Challenges

Is it true that every golf course is the same?

Absolutely no!

In addition to the landscape, time spent playing, and access to the course, a golf course can be categorized into several other subcategories.

Since there is no such thing as a duplicate golf course in the entire world, this makes it one of the apparent reasons why golf is different than other sports. The diameter and form of each are unique. The pin is never placed in the same spot twice, making it more interesting. Besides, as a sport, golf is an excellent reason to travel the world and play on new courses. Whether you’re in Malaysia or anywhere else in the world, there are always new golf courses for you to explore!

2.   Every Round Of Golf Is Different

If you’re a member of a golf club, you’ve almost certainly been asked by non-golfers, “don’t you get tired of playing the same course again and over?” The answer, of course, is always no. The weather is never the same, the company might not be the same, and your golf is certainly never the same. Every round of golf is an adventure in and of itself, with no two matches ever being exactly alike.

3.   Golfers Can Penalize Themselves

One of golf’s best features is the ability to penalize oneself. With its base established on the integrity of each individual player, golf is self-monitoring. After breaking the rules, we are expected to take the penalty strokes before moving on humbly.

A player is disqualified if they know that they have broken a rule that results in a penalty and intentionally fails to apply the penalty.

Players are disqualified if two or more players willfully agree to disregard any rule or punishment, they are aware of, and any of those players have already begun the round.

Read: What is an albatross in golf terms?

4.   You Play Against Yourselves

Even though some golfers play for the sake of competition, the majority of golfers simply want to get out in nature, get some exercise, and work on their own game. Some golfers don’t even bother to keep track of their scores, especially when they’re just getting started. It doesn’t matter what kind of golfer you are; there is always space for improvement, no matter how good you believe you are.

That is the true essence of golf: you will never master it. Even the best professionals do not always nail every shot on their best day. There is always some degree of good or bad luck involved. Occasionally, you’ll strike a PERFECT shot, but often, you’ll cobble together several subpar strokes as you make your way around the course in search of a good score. It is this unachievable pursuit of perfection that keeps you going back for more.

5.   It Is A Lifelong Sport

Golf is a sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. You can start playing golf at any time in your life, and there is no age limit for golfers to start or stop playing golf. Thanks to the game’s low impact and non-contact nature, there is a common danger of harm and an opportunity to sustain skill development into old age.                 For instance, you can start your golf journey at the tender age of two. We all know who did, Tiger Wood, and one of the oldest known golfers was still playing at the age of 103!

6.   Interesting Way Of Meeting New People

Speaking of friends, golf is just as pleasant when played alone. Whether for practice or just plain old “me time,” a solo round is ideal. It’s difficult to envision a football players enjoying themself while playing alone! But as we all know, golf is a great way to meet new people and develop new business contacts because it’s full of friendly, intriguing, and successful individuals.

No golf buddies to play with? Deemples is a golf app that enables golfers to reach out to golfers around them. With this technology, you would never have a fear of golfing alone again. Wherever you are, whenever you want, just head on over to the app and you’ll find other like-minded golfers ready to play!

7.   The Handicap System Means Everyone Can Play As An Equal

Golfers of various skill levels can compete against each other on an even playing field thanks to the handicap system. Having a “handicap” allows players of different skill levels to compete on an even playing field, as long as they can keep up.

If you’re a Deemples user, you’d know that getting a Deemples handicap is relatively easy. You will need to play a total of five 18-hole games hosted in Deemples, get two other golfers to submit your scores, and your handicap will show up in your profile.

8.   Plenty Of Different Formats

Medal, Stableford, Texas-scramble, foursomes, and greensomes are all options. There are numerous methods to score and enjoy golf, which makes it different from other sports, ensuring that the sport will never go dull.

9.   You Can Eat And Drink While You Play

You may eat anything that you want while walking down the fairway. Can you name other sports that allow you to do this? None! This is also true for beverages. If you’re in the mood for coffee, you can have one; if you’re in the mood for beer, you can have one!

Summary

There are tons of answers to why golf is different than other sports. Most importantly, which sports allow you to eat and drink whilst playing it? We are a golfer for these and many more reasons, and I believe that golf is a worthwhile pastime. The game of golf is not something to be taken lightly, and I advise people who have never picked up a club to at least give it a shot. It can be difficult, but the rewards far outweigh the frustrations.

A PGA Tour golfer who has always employed authentic game plans to achieve extraordinary accuracy and consistency with his irons and woods through his not-so-conventional swing. That’s Jim Furyk! So it’s only logical for his golf bag to include clubs that prioritize precision and spin more than distance and speed.

Entered the professional arena at only 22 and won his first U.S. Major title when he was just 33 years old. His golf bag then and even now is built to smoothly and strategically plot around that golf course. The yardage gapping between his clubs has been consistent throughout all these years. So let’s find out what’s in the golf bag of Jim Furyk!

Jim Furyk – The PGA Tour Personality

Jim Furyk is now 51 years old, born in 1970 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. His golfing professional career began when he was only 22 (so that was back in 1992). And as of now in 2022, Jim Furyk has been a part of many PGA Tour plus PGA Tour Champions tournaments, along with American-based Nike Tours as well (now known as Korn Ferry TOUR).

This professional golfer best known for his unconventional swing has already won 28 titles, 17 of which were PGA Tour and 2 PGA Tour Champions tournaments. The only Major, U.S. Open, won by Jim Furyk was in 2003. And 3 years later in 2006, he was ranked as the second world-best golfer.

His unorthodox golf swing, which was the driving force behind his exceptional consistency spanned across two whole decades.

This expertise comes from being brought up exposed to the sport of golf from a very young age. Jim Furyk’s father, Mike Furyk, held a very prominent position at many Pennsylvania-based golf courses. So Jim’s “formal” golf training was naturally conducted by his father, in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. When in high school, Jim Furyk was already actively playing golf.

Mike, Jim Furyk father and coach, was a strong advocate of forming your own natural golf swing, even if this meant accepting your natural movements as long as they feel comfortable. Hence, the formation of Jim Furyk’s weirdly shaped, unusual yet extremely effective swing (that has been compared to the image of an octopus tumbling down a tree).

Moving on to ‘Jim Furyk, What’s In The Bag?’

Driver is Callaway, fairway wood is Callaway, hybrid is Callaway, irons are Callaway, wedges are Callaway, and even golf balls are Callaway. So it’s pretty loud and clear which golf brand he prefers. Now let’s get to know which specific Callaway inventions he uses…

1. Callaway GBB Epic Driver (9-degree loft configuration)

Not just Jim Furyk but Tiger Woods too is on the list of top players who have the Callaway GBB Epic Driver in their arsenal. GBB here stands for Great Big Bertha. So this is actually a highly upgraded, Tour-grade version of Callaway’s very popular Great Big Bertha Driver.

Callaway GBB Epic features some of the brand’s most remarkable technologies infused into most of their top-rated golf drivers. Such as innovative Jailbreak for increasing ‘average’ distances through changing the behavior of the clubhead at impact in order to enhance speed across a larger surface of the clubface.

Just like every other Big Bertha creation by Callaway, even GBB Epic is outfitted with an extremely lightweight triaxial carbon material crown for low spin, high launch, and tons of forgiveness.

Then there’s perimeter weighting, which is sliding/adjustable to enable shot-shape correction. Meaning you get hands on greater control and, ultimately, more distance achieved.

OptiFit loft/lie adjustability (8-way) and advanced aerodynamics are incorporated into the streamlined head to boost swing speed as well as distance. All this greatness keeps stacking up to justify why not only Jim Furyk or any other professional or even just about any golfer capable of producing a consistent ball flight should use the Callaway GBB Epic Driver.

Read: How do I stop topping the golf ball with my driver?

2. Callaway GBB Epic Fairway Wood (3 wood, 15-degree configuration)

Just like the driver, even the fairway wood that Jim Furyk has in his golf bag comes from the same Callaway product line, Great Big Bertha Epic. So the same notable features as the golf driver – great feel, long distance, confidence-boosting sound at impact, and more.

But what seems to be the most attractive feature on Callaway GBB Epic Fairway Wood is its phenomenal fourth-generation Face Cup technology. It increases ball speed no matter where across the clubface you hit, so the golf ball travels as farther and straighter as you want it to go.

Then comes Callaway’s revolutionary Speed Step technology as well that’s integrated into this 3-wood (3-wood and not 5-wood says Jim Furyk because the latter is a more fitting choice for beginners and he, by no means, is a brand new recruit). The aerodynamics of this truly outstanding innovation makes sure that your every swing generates greater speed, which inevitably produces more distance.

Overall, it’s a forgiving, friendly fairway wood that goes LONG (because of the larger clubhead size) yet feels LIGHT (because of the super-light titanium construction and ultra-lightweight graphite shaft). Even the satisfying hollow sound at impact is something that really inspires more confidence in you as a serious golfer.

Read: Features of the TaylorMade SIM Max Fairway Wood

3. Callaway RAZR X Irons (4-iron to pitching wedge)

Be it forgiveness, distance, accuracy, or any other such crucial factor, RAZR X Irons by Callaway has got it all covered. And that’s precisely why Tour players like Jim Furyk choose these irons. So what irons does Jim Furyk use? Now you know! You get all kinds of benefits from these without a single compromise.

Perfectly oversized, Callaway RAZR X Irons feature a confidence-inspiring topline. Very forgiving with a very pleasing sound and feel. And a uniflex, steel shaft that delivers powerful strikes.

But the best, most incredible innovation is the RAZR Technology itself. This consists of a more compact shaping of the head with a thinner topline and less offset than the classic X irons to make it more workable and sleek for better golfers.

15-percent deeper and 12-percent lower is the center of gravity placement in comparison to the previous X series irons by Callaway. Each iron is well-optimized in terms of the CG positioning (known as VFT Power System) to maximize ball speed.

On top of that, the sole is wider too, hence more forgiveness. So all this upper hand is gained, as I already mentioned before, without having to sacrifice a single thing, even playability is not compromised. And to be honest, this is exactly what Jim Furyk kept in mind when compiling a list of these best Callaway irons.

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4. Callaway X2 Hot Pro Hybrid (20-degree loft configuration)

The remarkable performance and new shaping of Callaway X2 Hot Pro made it the best of the lot when it was launched in 2014. And Jim Furyk has still got this hybrid in his golf bag because of those and many other reasons.

Firstly, it looks simply amazing with cleaner lines and that deep charcoal matte finish. Secondly, the compact shape of the squared clubface, the reasonably flat sole (plays easily from just about any lie, a benefit that even a professional golfer like Jim Furyk counts on), and minimal offset allow one to transition to leading edge from hosel very smoothly and easily.

And thirdly, its phenomenal HyperSpeed Cup Face produces an incredibly solid ‘pop’ sound at impact. The 20-degree loft angle, on top of that, is perfect for generating ample height along with some additional green-holding spin.

5. Wedges – Callaway MD3 Milled and Callaway Mack Daddy 2

The Callaway Mack Daddy range of golf wedges has been a favorite among Tour players because of its forgiving shape and easier transition to wedge from irons (and this is something that appeals to inexperienced golfers as well). So you receive that much-needed confidence boost around those greens.

Callaway MD3 Milled (Jim Furyk plays the 60-degree loft configuration), and this is what makes this wedge stand out from the rest, features three different kinds of groove patterns (loft-specific of course).

Lower loft with narrow grooves (30V grooves) minimize the spin of full shots. Middle loft with steeper grooves (20V grooves) slightly increase spin on bunker and full-swing shots. And finally, the highest loft with wide grooves (5V grooves) max out spin (partial-swing and greenside).

Additionally, MD3 also comes in three different sole grind options – C-grind, S-grind, and W-grind.

As his 50-degree wedge, Jim Furyk has chosen Callaway Mack Daddy 2. Forged using soft carbon steel, this wedge offers the best control and feel. In comparison to the previous MD wedge, this one is designed with sharper side walls and bigger grooves. So the overall groove pattern (laser-etched with greater surface roughness) looks very aggressive. And the high level of spin this places on the golf ball is just too impressive!

Better, professional players like Jim Furyk appreciate the perfect, not-too-compact size of the head at address since it can be played to get shots out of all types of lie.

Read: Features of the New Square strike pitching wedges

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6. Odyssey Versa 1W Putter

If you ask Jim Furyk, he’ll tell you exactly why he’s so fond of this Odyssey putter. He finds every single thing – from its great feel to its visually appealing design – about it practical in terms of boosting short-game performance and consistency.

The contrasting colors on this Jim Furyk putter make it so much easier for him to visualize his every shot. So that gives him better accuracy. Then he even has nothing but good things to say about the White Hot insert that improves consistency and feel. Moreover, it’s a milled insert for meeting the high-performance demands of professional play.

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7. Callaway HBT Dot Golf Balls

Probably not the best golf balls, Callaway HBT Dot is still preferred by Jim Furyk because of the unparalleled performance he gets. The use of innovative materials for the construction of these Tour Spin and Tour Distance golf balls – right from their core inside to their shell outside – is what he finds the most appealing.

Here’s Jim Furyk himself giving us more than just a peek into his Tour golf bag…

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Apart From Callaway Wedges, Does Jim Furyk Use Any Other Wedges?

Between his 60-degree Callaway MD3 Milled Wedge and 50-degree Callaway Mack Daddy 2 Wedge is 56-degree Titleist Vokey SM4 Wedge. Yes, it’s an old golf wedge but still ranks as a highly competitive option among not just the Titleist clientele but also throughout the whole golfing community, Jim Furyk is still using it after all.

And that’s mainly because the new regulation-abiding V-grooves of this particular wedge have an enhanced grip on the golf ball, a bit more teeth so to speak. Even though this generates less spin than the non-conforming square grooves of the past, players seem to appreciate the new design since it reduces the chances of perfectly hit, long-distance shots spinning backward.

What Golf Club Shafts Does Jim Furyk Use?

For his driver, Oban Devotion 7 (75 grams, 05-Flex) – Best for low spin and mid launch.

For his 3-wood, Fujikura Speeder 869 Evolution 8.2 Tour Spec X-Flex – Best for exceptional performance and feel. Its Triax Core technology and 3D woven graphite design ensure the highest level of stability.

For his hybrid, UST Mamiya ProForce VTS 105 Hybrid (S-Flex) – Best for increasing ball speed and reducing/tightening shot dispersion.

For his pitching wedge, KBS Tour 110 R-Flex – Best for Tour-caliber, versatile performance with a smoother feel and the ability to hit straighter, longer shots more consistently.

For other wedges, True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 – Best for tighter tolerances that professional players absolutely prefer, demand, and expect.

Conclusion…

Jim Furyk WITB has been discussed in quite a lot of detail, where even the shafts and golf balls he uses are talked about, and also why he chooses them.

Mostly, Jim Furyk is Team Callaway (for his driver, fairway wood, irons, hybrid, and wedges). So you can see how ardently he prefers Callaway over other brands because he strongly believes that Callaway’s performance, quality, etc. are unparalleled. Much like other Tour professionals such as Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm, Georgia Hall, Michelle Wie West, and many, many more.