Photos: Eye-catching golf equipment spotted in 2022
In the weeks ahead, golf equipment companies will start rolling out their latest offerings and new gear for 2023. Pros competing in Hawaii will debut new woods, irons and golf balls they have been testing during their offseason. But before we turn our attention to all the stuff that will be filling the pro shop walls, let’s pause and take a look back at some of the cool, eye-catching gear that Golfweek senior writer and equipment guru David Dusek spotted on the range and in the practice areas at golf tournaments throughout 2022. Once again, it was a banner year for equipment lovers.
Ping Patent 55
To celebrate the 55th anniversary of the patenting of the Anser, Ping released a series limited…
To celebrate the 55th anniversary of the patenting of the Anser, Ping released a series limited edition Anser Patent 55 putters. This one, machined from aluminum bronze, sold out in minutes on March 21.
Cobra LTDx driver
The Cobra LTDx drivers were made with a face that is forged, then milled, creating very…
The Cobra LTDx drivers were made with a face that is forged, then milled, creating very detailed marks emanating from the center.
Kevin Kisner
Kevin Kisner’s Titleist Vokey Design 2022 prototype 60 T Grind lob wedge
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods’ golf equipment before the start of the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills.
Tiger Woods
Tiger raised eyebrows in 2022 by wearing FootJoy golf shoes at events like the Masters, PGA…
Tiger raised eyebrows in 2022 by wearing FootJoy golf shoes at events like the Masters, PGA Championship and British Open for extra lateral support instead of Nike.
Shaun Micheel
Shaun Micheel, the winner of the 2003 PGA Championship, used a vintage Wilson 8802 blade putter…
Shaun Micheel, the winner of the 2003 PGA Championship, used a vintage Wilson 8802 blade putter at the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills.
Jon Rahm’s wedges at the 2022 PGA Championship.
Jon Rahm’s Odyssey putter.
Jon Rahm’s Callaway Rogue ST Triple DiamondT 3HL fairway wood at the 2022 PGA Championship.
Will Zalatoris
Will Zalatoris’s Titleist irons.
Charl Scwartzel
Charl Schwartzel’s custom Artisan Golf irons.
Gary Woodland
Gary Woodland’s Wilson Staff irons.
LA Golf released an all-carbon fiber putter that comes standard with a carbon fiber shaft in…
LA Golf released an all-carbon fiber putter that comes standard with a carbon fiber shaft in mid-2022.
TaylorMade
TaylorMade released several versions of its TP5 Pix ball in 2022, including this Hawaiian-themed shave ice…
TaylorMade released several versions of its TP5 Pix ball in 2022, including this Hawaiian-themed shave ice version.
Fujikura released the Ventus Blue TR shaft in early 2022, followed by the Ventus Black and…
Fujikura released the Ventus Blue TR shaft in early 2022, followed by the Ventus Black and Ventus Red TR shafts.
Bubba Watson
Bubba Watson was injured for much of 2022, but heading into the PGA Championship in May,…
Bubba Watson was injured for much of 2022, but heading into the PGA Championship in May, he switched into a customized, pink HZRDUS Smoke Black shaft labeled “Bubba Smoke.”
Francis Ouimet
The USGA brought the putter Francis Ouimet used to win the 2013 U.S. Open at The…
The USGA brought the putter Francis Ouimet used to win the 2013 U.S. Open at The Country Club to the 2022 U.S. Open.
Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy’s “Rors Proto” TaylorMade irons
Abraham Ancer
Abraham Ancer’s Miura irons and wedges.
Keegan Bradley
At the U.S. Open, Keegan Bradley’s custom Jordan Brand golf shoes paid tribute to his wife’s…
At the U.S. Open, Keegan Bradley’s custom Jordan Brand golf shoes paid tribute to his wife’s uncle, Red Sox legend Carlton Fisk with a 27 on the side and “Uncle Pudge” on the tongue.
Matt Fitzpatrick
Matt Fitzpatrick’s Ping irons at the 2022 U.S. Open.
Jason Kokrak
Jason Kokrak’s PXG irons.
Sergio Garcia
Sergio Garcia’s TaylorMade P-750 irons
Brooks Koepka
Brooks Koepka changed into a TaylorMade driver and started using Titleist Pro V1x golf balls at…
Brooks Koepka changed into a TaylorMade driver and started using Titleist Pro V1x golf balls at Brookline in June.
Dustin Johnson
Dustin Johnson’s TaylorMade “DJ Proto” irons at the 2022 U.S. Open.
U.S. Open range bags
As you might suspect, these U.S. Open range ball bags became hot souvenirs among the volunteers…
As you might suspect, these U.S. Open range ball bags became hot souvenirs among the volunteers at Brookline.
Matt Cardis
Matt Cardis, the photographer behind “Golf in Your State” arrived at an Adidas event before the…
Matt Cardis, the photographer behind “Golf in Your State” arrived at an Adidas event before the start of the U.S. Open in a custom jacket that was covered with massive patches representing past USGA venues.
In 2022, Srixon expanded its Divide offers to include the Z-Star and Z-Star XV balls.
Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith won the Players Championship and the British Open in 2022 using these Titleist T100…
Cameron Smith won the Players Championship and the British Open in 2022 using these Titleist T100 irons with a customized black finish.
Cameron Smith
Smith also used this customized, black Scotty Cameron putter.
Collin Morikawa
Collin Morikawa’s TaylorMade irons
Titleist TSR driver heads inside the company’s PGA Tour van at the Travelers Championship.
Rickie Fowler
Rickie Fowler’s Cobra irons.
