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Sergio Garcia splits with Callaway; using Ping and TaylorMade clubs in Abu Dhabi

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Sergio Garcia has split with Callaway after two mixed years using the brand’s equipment.

The Spaniard signed with the company in 2018 after 15 years with TaylorMade. In a statement to Golf Digest, a Callaway spokesperson confirmed the split as well as commenting that they had parted on great terms.

“We can confirm Callaway did not renew its agreement with Sergio Garcia for the 2020 season. We parted on great terms and the option for Sergio to carry Callaway equipment in the future remains.”

Garcia has won twice on the European Tour since 2018, and once on the Asian Tour, but has struggled for consistency, missing six of his last eight cuts at major championships in this period.

Sergio Garcia Abu Dhabi WITB

Driver: Ping G410 (9 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue 80TX

Fairway Wood: TaylorMade SIM (15 and 19 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue 80TX

Irons: Ping Blueprint (3-PW)
Shafts: Nippon Pro Modus3 130x

Wedges: Ping Glide 3.0 (54 and 58-degrees)
Shafts: Nippon Pro Modus3 130x

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x ball

Garcia will also be using an Anser-style putter this week.

 

 

Gianni is the Managing Editor at GolfWRX. He can be contacted at gianni@golfwrx.com.

14 Comments

14 Comments

  1. Jose Pinatas

    Jan 17, 2020 at 7:06 am

    Curious. I believe it’s an ouch for Callaway. Not one of their clubs carried over into his new set.

  2. Richard Grime

    Jan 16, 2020 at 6:06 pm

    Think that it reflects well on Pings blueprint irons and their 410 Driver. Notice Colin Montgomorie uses this too!

  3. jgpl001

    Jan 16, 2020 at 6:27 am

    Not there is a free slot any chance Callaway you will take me?
    I promise not to thrash greens or swear at anybody

  4. freestylebirdies

    Jan 16, 2020 at 1:28 am

    imagine being paid to NOT use a companies equipment

  5. ActualFacts

    Jan 16, 2020 at 12:31 am

    Very good move on Callaway’s part. Long overdue but glad to see them cut the line nonetheless…

  6. Curt

    Jan 15, 2020 at 11:57 pm

    Good move Callaway. The immature punk was not a good reflection on Callaway!

  7. HDTVMAN

    Jan 15, 2020 at 1:46 pm

    Sorry Sergio, but it’s not the clubs! It’s the clubber!

  8. James

    Jan 15, 2020 at 12:59 pm

    Matt Wallace for Sergio Garcia? Good trade.

  9. jason

    Jan 15, 2020 at 11:28 am

    good for callaway, bad for submerge-io

  10. 19_Majors

    Jan 15, 2020 at 9:15 am

    Not surprised, with his inconsistent play and poor on-course behavior, Sergio is that last person most companies want to sign right now.

    • RTFA

      Jan 15, 2020 at 11:33 am

      Bro did you RTFA? They parted ways amicably, seems like it was more Sergio’s choice than anything.

      • isitour

        Jan 15, 2020 at 12:32 pm

        Seriously , what do you expect them to say? Like we dropped Sergio because he is a douche bag? Which is actually reason why they dropped him….lol

      • James

        Jan 15, 2020 at 12:58 pm

        You believe everything you read? That’s a good sheep.

      • DukeOfChinoHills

        Jan 15, 2020 at 7:15 pm

        I’ll translate Callaway’s statement since you cannot read between the lines: “We didn’t want Sergio back. Maybe he’ll play our clubs in 2035.”

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BK’s Breakdowns: Cameron Young’s winning WITB, 2025 Wyndham Championship

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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

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Peter Malnati WITB 2025 (August)

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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

Check out more in-hand photos Malnati’s clubs here.

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GolfWRX Members Choice presented by 2nd Swing: Best driver of 2025

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We’re proud to once again partner with 2nd Swing Golf to bring you GolfWRX Members Choice 2025! 2nd Swing has more than 150,000 new and pre-swung golf clubs available in six store locations and online. Check them out here

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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