Three interesting things in Bernhard Langer’s unique winning gear setup
Bernhard Langer’s equipment setup for his victory at the 2024 Charles Schwab Cup Championship is as unique as his legendary career. Here are three standout elements of his gear that helped him secure his 47th PGA TOUR Champions win:
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Classic Hybrid with Lead Tape: Langer uses the Adams Idea Pro Tour Prototype hybrid, a club that debuted in 2006 but still remains in his bag. His 18-degree hybrid is paired with an RT Technologies Midas Filament Wound Nano shaft. Langer has customized the hybrid by adding lead tape, which helps him fine-tune its performance and trajectory.
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Custom 1-of-1 Iron Setup: Langer’s irons aren’t a one-size-fits-all setup. He builds each club in his set individually, treating each one as a separate "tool" for a specific job. For example, he uses Tour Edge Exotics CBX long irons (4-6), Tour Edge Exotics Pro 732 mid irons (7-9), and a Tour Edge BL Proto pitching wedge. Langer further customizes his irons with weight ports to adjust each club’s weight to match his swing preferences.
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Split-Gripped Long Putter: Langer’s putting technique is iconic, using a long putter with a split-handed grip. However, his putter setup is unconventional in that he uses two Golf Pride club grips instead of a typical putter grip, providing a unique feel that suits his style. For additional alignment, he marks his Odyssey White Hot 2-ball putter with a thick line drawn with a sharpie, adding a simple but effective tool for visual alignment.
Langer’s equipment strategy focuses on making sure each club is tailored for performance rather than following trends, underscoring the importance of playing with what works best for an individual’s game.
