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LA Golf Shafts announces partnership with Bryson DeChambeau
Less than 48 hours after his win at the 2018 Northern Trust, LA Golf Shafts has announced that Bryson DeChambeau has become a partner with the shaft company.
“But,” you say, “DeChambeau wasn’t even using an LA Golf Shaft product during his win! He was using a TPT driver shaft, HZRDUS fairway wood shafts, and True Temper shafts in his irons and wedges.”
Yes, you’re right that he was using those shafts at The Northern Trust. But actually, DeChambeau was using an LA Golf Shaft… in his putter. And it was specially designed for him.
When LA Golf Shafts, founded by Reed Dickens, announced that it was purchasing Matrix Shafts and all of its assets, the company said that it wouldn’t just pay players to play product, but that it would partner with golfers and fully customize their equipment from scratch (Dickens started the popular Marucci baseball bats with a very similar approach). It seems that DeChambeau and his putter shaft is the first of these ventures. For further clarification, here’s how LA Golf Shafts explains it in its press release on the partnership that was issued on Tuesday: “Through strategic partnerships with touring professionals like DeChambeau, the players have an equity stake in the company and have direct involvement in their product development rather than the added frustration of picking product through trial and error. The company’s mission is to bring the same signature series products to golfers at every level.”
It’s interesting, and probably fitting, that LA Golf Shafts chose DeChambeau as the first face of this endeavor. Here’s what Dickens has to say about the partnership:
“Bryson’s analytical approach to the game, emphasis on data driven improvements in his equipment, and his ability to communicate meaningful input into designs make him an ideal partner for LA Golf Shafts,” said Dickens. “I can’t think of a more appropriate strategic partner for our mission to bring the technically advanced shafts used by the pros directly to golfers.”
According to the press release about the partnership, DeChambeau worked with John Oldenburg, who’s the current lead product developer at LA Golf Shafts and former lead shaft designer at Aldila. Together, the duo created DeChambeau’s new “performance driven and technologically advanced” LA Golf putter shaft.
In addition to just a putter shaft, the press release says that DeChambeau and Oldenburg “have plans to develop custom shafts for additional clubs… in the months to come.”
Bryson DeChambeau weighed in on the partnership himself:
“I love the science behind the game, so the concept of actively participating in the development of my own shafts is very appealing,” said DeChambeau. “I’m excited to partner with a design innovator such as John Oldenburg, to not only improve my game, but bring those same solutions to recreational golfers everywhere.”
Here’s what Oldenburg had to say about the new job at LA Golf Shafts:
“It’s extremely liberating to take the shackles off and be in a situation with significantly more design freedom than I have ever had in terms of profiles and cost constraints,” said Oldenburg. “The opportunity to develop signature lines directly with the players and provide every golfer the access to those shafts and creating advanced designs in the main line is incredibly motivating for me.”
LA Golf Shafts, according to the press release, “will be launching new product lines this year,” in addition to its current OZIK line.
Related: Read more about LA Golf Shafts hiring former Aldila shaft designer John Oldenburg
Cameron Young’s WITB from his win at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Cameron is a Titleist staff player but his bag is definitely filled with some unique clubs. Here are the clubs he used to secure his first PGA Tour win!
Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus HB Black VeloCore+ 10 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T100 (5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F @57), WedgeWorks (60-K* @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Prototype
- Peter Malnati what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wyndham Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (10 degrees, C2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X
7-wood: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T150 (4, 5), Titleist T100 (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 52-12F, 56-08M @57, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Fastback 1.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow
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What is the best driver in 2025? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. When it comes to the best driver of 2025, we want to know what our forum faithful think.
Since our founding in 2005, the bedrock of GolfWRX.com has been the community of passionate and knowledgeable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.
Below are the results of GolfWRX member voting for the 2025 best driver, along with the vote percentage for each club.
Best driver of 2025: The top 5
5. Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond: 6.02%
Callaway’s pitch: “For golfers looking for a fast, forgiving, yet workable driver, the Elyte Triple Diamond features a tour-inspired shape and is the preferred model by most Callaway tour players.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond here.
4. Ping G440 Max: 6.86%
Ping’s pitch: “The most forgiving G440 model, MAX has a hotter face to generate speed and distance, and a lighter overall system weight with a longer shaft (46″) for faster clubhead speed, higher launch and longer carries. The Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown save weight to create our lowest CG ever and increase forgiveness while contributing to a more muted, pleasing sound.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 Max here.
3. Ping G440 LST: 9.53%
Ping’s pitch: “LST is an especially good fit for faster swings, offering less spin and more control with a penetrating trajectory. A hotter face, lighter overall system weight and longer shaft (46″) deliver more speed and distance while maintaining tight dispersion.”
@phizzy30: “Not a fan of Ping drivers in general, but 440 LST takes the cake. It’s super forgiving across the face for a low spin head, looks and sounds good and the ability to make it play neutral or slightly fade biased through the hosel settings is very appealing.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 LST here.
2. Titleist GT3: 16.55%
Titleist’s pitch: “The GT3 Driver offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization through adjustable performance. Dial in the CG Track to your frequent contact location to make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.”
@mrmikeac: “I’ve been Anti-Titleist for years and years and years (outside of Vokey, of course). With that being said, HOLY BEGEEZUS the GT3 driver is an absolute NUCLEAR MONSTER! This thing blew my G430 10K Max out of the water in every single category. Forgiveness is the biggest thing that stands out of me, the 3 model has always been one of the less forgiving models in the past but this GT3 can take bad shot after bad shot and still end up in the fairway, I think a ton of that has to do with the adjustability, it’s actually effective. Feel and sound is perfect, that solid crack is so addicting to hear and when you hit it out the screws this thing can absolutely bomb it. Titleist, I’m sorry for doubting you. You have converted me.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT3 here.
1. Titleist GT2: 22.91%
Titleist’s pitch: “Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, the Titleist GT2 Driver extracts maximum performance through a forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed.”
@DTorres: “The Titleist GT2 has proven to be the best driver of the year. Packaged in a classic profile, GT2 perfectly balances performance and forgiveness while consistently being a high performer across all categories.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT2 here.
Other drivers receiving >2% of the vote
| Driver | Vote percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Cobra DS Adapt Max K | 4.85% |
| Ping G430 Max 10K | 3.85% |
| Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond | 3.68% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 | 3.51% |
| Callaway Elyte | 3.18% |
| Cobra DS Adapt X | 2.34% |
| Cobra DS Adapt LS | 2.17% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 LS | 2.17% |
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Anser
Aug 29, 2018 at 8:14 am
Was Lance Ten Broeke not available to sign?
donald
Aug 29, 2018 at 12:09 am
The shafts are the most important component in single length clubs. Is he not happy with the shafts he gets from Cobra?
Kevin
Aug 29, 2018 at 12:05 pm
He might be “happy”. However, I believe that a company that directs all of its resources to developing shafts may be able to exploit all of performance out of a shaft designed for single length irons. Cobra’s resources are delegated various ventures. Cobra produces quality products, but maybe not as performing as a manufacturer with a single interest.
Ryan Michael
Aug 28, 2018 at 7:36 pm
Wow I didn’t realize there was money in putter shafts! Better get that puppy on a launch monitor!