Okay, here’s my take on a blog post about Matthieu Pavon’s WITB (What’s In The Bag), focusing on a practical, relatable experience:
Alright folks, let’s talk about Matthieu Pavon’s bag. I spent some time digging into what clubs he’s been rocking and honestly, it got me thinking about my own game and gear.
First off, I checked out some articles and videos breaking down his setup. It’s pretty standard tour-level stuff, but the interesting part is why he chooses what he chooses. I really tried to get into his head about this.
So, I started by listing out his clubs. Driver, fairway wood, irons, wedges, putter – the usual suspects. I then tried to look up more details about each one. Brand, model, loft, shaft flex… all that jazz. Getting this info was essential, it was like preparing myself for a deep dive.
The Driver: From what I could gather, he usually plays with a Titleist driver. I spent some time on Titleist’s website and YouTube, watching reviews of their latest drivers. I even swung a few at my local golf shop, trying to imagine what Pavon feels when he bombs one down the fairway. It was a real experience, it pushed me to really consider that maybe it wasn’t my skill, but my driver that was holding me back.
The Irons: This is where it got interesting. Pavon uses a combo set of irons. I’ve been thinking about doing the same for a while, blending forgiveness in the longer irons with more control in the scoring irons. I went to the range and experimented with different iron types. Borrowed a friend’s game-improvement irons and compared them to my blades. Definitely saw a difference in launch angle and distance on off-center hits. Something to seriously consider.
The Wedges: Okay, wedges are my weakness. I always struggle with finding the right grind and bounce. Seeing that Pavon uses Vokey wedges (who doesn’t, right?) made me research different Vokey grinds. I watched a bunch of videos explaining the different options and how they interact with the turf. I even tried demoing a couple at the golf store. I still don’t fully understand it, but now i know more than i did before!
The Putter: Pavon’s putter looked to be a Scotty Cameron. That’s something I can appreciate. But honestly, putters are so personal. What works for one guy might feel terrible for another. I didn’t dwell on this too much, but i did go to the store and putt around for about an hour. It helped me reinforce what i already knew, that I need to practice more to improve.
After doing all of this, I didn’t magically transform into Matthieu Pavon. But it did give me a better understanding of how equipment choices can impact performance. It wasn’t just about copying what a pro uses, but about understanding why they use it and how that might translate to my own game. Now I can focus on building my equipment needs around my own needs and weaknesses.
