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Francesco Molinari’s Winning What’s in the Bag: 2019 Arnold Palmer Invitational

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7 years ago

Mar 10, 2019

GolfWRX Staff

Driver: Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero (9 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro Blue 70 TX

Fairway wood: Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero (13.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro Blue 80 TX

Hybrid: Callaway Apex Hybrid (20 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro Blue 90 TX

Irons: Callaway Apex Pro ’19 (4-iron), Apex MB ’18 (prototype) (5-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X 100

Wedges: Callaway Mack Daddy 4 (50, 56, 60 degrees)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X 100

Putter: Odyssey Toulon Madison Stroke Lab

Ball: Callaway Chrome Soft X

Grips: Lamkin TS1

More photos of Molinari’s clubs in the forums.

In announcing his signing with the Carlsbad-based company, the Italian had this to say

“I am joining Callaway because I’m so impressed by their equipment. More than anything, I’m looking forward to playing the new Epic Flash Driver and the Chrome Soft X Golf Ball. The ball speed gains that I’m getting from the driver are unbelievable. And this golf ball is the best one that I’ve ever played. The performance from tee-to-green, especially the feel and control, is exactly what I want.”

He echoed the same enthusiastic sentiments about his equipment after the round

“My first week as a Callaway player…so happy to see that the switch I made wasn’t as crazy as some people thought. I know the clubs are good for me and I showed it this week.”

More photos of Molinari’s clubs in the forums.

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12 Comments

Benny

Mar 11, 2019 at 7:28 pm

Well said guys. Love this dude and his calm demeanor. Crazy that he plays these heavy shafts in TX though. Just goes to show it’s not about SS and more about feel.

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Tony

Mar 11, 2019 at 4:18 pm

Looked like he had the Stability putter shaft. Can’t confirm though.

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Art Williams

Mar 11, 2019 at 1:55 pm

Looks like a great deal for Moliari and Callaway. So many of these switches go sideways. This is a testimony for Francesco’s ability to handle such a move and Callaway’s staff to produce such great clubs that fit Franceso’s swing needs in a rather short time period. Bravo to both!

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Midwest Blade

Mar 11, 2019 at 12:30 pm

I really like Francesco, super calm on the course, seems like a real gentleman off and is on a real role at the moment. Glad that we will see more of his play stateside in the next few years.

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Travis

Mar 10, 2019 at 9:45 pm

Probably the best hybrid Callaway ever made right there.

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- H
  
  Mar 10, 2019 at 10:08 pm
  
  No, the XHot is, it’s way more user friendly for all
  
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  - Travis
    
    Mar 11, 2019 at 8:11 am
    
    True – the XHot was also really, really solid. Pretty sure Furyk still games one to this day?!
    
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- Central Oregon Golf
  
  Mar 11, 2019 at 7:55 am
  
  ….looks just like a Taylormade R15 (and the Adams before that)!
  
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- DJ
  
  Mar 11, 2019 at 4:54 pm
  
  the best iron like hybrid ever. I game the ’16 4H and it is straight! like the square look at address.
  
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P

Mar 10, 2019 at 8:47 pm

He played just as well with TM gear. This is not a big deal.
It’s more about his new swing

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Mike

Mar 10, 2019 at 7:45 pm

What a good deal for Molinari to find a setup that was SPOT ON! Great deal for both parties, wow. Similar to Justin Rose winning w/ his new Honma setup. I wish I could win every time I get new clubs.

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Kev

Mar 10, 2019 at 6:33 pm

what a good deal for Callaway

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Driver: Ping G440 LST (9 degrees)
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