Alright, let me tell you about my experience digging into Tom Kim’s WITB (What’s In The Bag) for 2024. I saw the title and thought, “Okay, let’s see what the pro’s are swinging these days.” I mean, you always learn something, right?
First things first, I started by scouring the internet. I hit up all the usual golf sites, YouTube channels, and even some forums to piece together what Tom Kim’s actually got in his bag. It’s like detective work, trying to filter out the rumors and get the real deal. It’s never just laid out perfectly, you gotta dig.
The Driver: From what I gathered, he’s been using a Titleist TSR3 driver. I saw a bunch of images and videos confirming it. I remember thinking, “Huh, interesting choice.” I’ve tried that driver before, and it felt pretty solid. Decided to look closer at the specs. The loft and shaft he’s using seemed pretty standard for a pro with his swing speed. Nothing too crazy there.
Fairway Woods: Next up were the fairway woods. He seems to be rocking a Titleist TSR2. Again, nothing groundbreaking, but a reliable choice. I’ve heard those are pretty forgiving. I made a note to check out the shaft he’s using in that – might be worth trying something similar myself. My fairway woods are always a struggle.
Irons: This is where things got a little more interesting. He’s using Titleist T100 irons. These are player’s irons, so you gotta be pretty consistent to get the most out of them. I remember watching some slow-motion swing videos and seeing how clean he hits those things. Makes me want to practice more! I read online that he also adjusts the lie angle frequently to adjust to course conditions.
Wedges: I spotted Vokey Design SM10 wedges in his bag. No surprise there, Vokey’s are super popular on tour. I paid attention to the lofts he’s carrying. Seems he likes to have good coverage around the greens, with a good gap between each wedge. I wrote down his loft setup, thinking I could maybe tweak mine to be a little more like his.
Putter: Okay, the putter. He uses a Scotty Cameron putter. The model is a TourType Newport 2. I saw a couple of close-up shots of it and noted that he uses a simple pistol grip. I’ve always been curious about how much the pros customize their putters, like the weight and balance. I didn’t find a ton of info on his specific putter setup, but I’m sure it’s dialed in perfectly for his stroke.
The Ball: He plays a Titleist Pro V1x. Another no brainer. It’s the most played ball on tour for a reason. I tried the Pro V1x before, and I liked the way it felt off the tee. I personally prefer the ProV1 though.
Final Thoughts: After diving into Tom Kim’s WITB 2024, nothing really jumped out as super surprising, but it’s cool to see what equipment the pros trust. It’s all Titleist, pretty standard stuff. It’s a reminder that having the right equipment can definitely help, but at the end of the day, it’s the skill and dedication that really matters. I’m not going to magically become Tom Kim by switching to his clubs, but it’s always fun to see what the best in the world are using. Maybe I’ll tweak my wedge setup after all.
