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Winner’s bag: Nelly Korda’s gear at the 2024 Chevron Championship
Take a closer look at the equipment Nelly Korda used to make it an astonishing five wins in a row at the Chevron Championship.
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Take a closer look at the equipment Nelly Korda used to make it an astonishing five wins in a row at the Chevron Championship.
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Another week, another win for Nelly Korda. Only this one had a bit more significance. Starting the day one shot back at the Chevron Championship, Korda grabbed the lead within the first three holes and never looked back. The victory in Texas made it five consecutive titles for Korda — a streak that dates back to the Drive on Championship in January.
Along the way, Korda changed putters (Scotty Cameron Squareback 2) and found her stroke on the green. The rest of her TaylorMade-heavy setup, however, has remained in place since she added TaylorMade’s Qi10 Max driver. There was never a reason to mess with success anyway.
Take a closer look at Korda’s entire equipment setup.
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TaylorMade Qi10 Max Custom Driver
$599.99
BUILT FOR FORGIVENESS & STABILITY The Qi10 Max features a shallower head shape that extends from front-to-back and significantly increases inertia by allowing mass to be placed further away from the center of the clubhead.
NEW INFINITY CARBON CROWN An Infinity Carbon Crown covers 97% of the total crown area, creating a strategic advantage for mass redistribution and enhanced forgiveness. At address, it delivers a sleek and clean view that pairs with subtle alignment cues, setting the stage for confidence and success.
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Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 Max (Mitsubishi Diamana GT 60S shaft), 10.5 degrees
TaylorMade Stealth 2 Custom Fairway Wood
$349.99
Variable face thickness is engineered to maximize ball speed across the face while maintaining playability in a confidence inspiring shape.
ULTRA LOW-CG DESIGN
Center of gravity is positioned lower compared to the original Stealth Fairway, delivering a more centered CG projection for better performance off the deck without sacrificing distance. To accomplish this feat, engineers lowered CG by placing a heavy internal mass toward the rear of the club and lowering the crown by 2mm.
3D CARBON CROWN
3D carbon crown pulls mass away from the high toe area, allowing more weight to be positioned rearward for optimal forgiveness and maximum playability.
V STEEL SOLE DESIGN
This iconic TaylorMade technology stays true to its heritage by improving turf interaction and versatility.
ADVANCED LASER ALIGNMENT
Providing visual contrast between face and crown, the laser etched aid is designed to highlight directional alignment for boosted confidence and accurate aim.
THRU-SLOT SPEED POCKET
Our flexible Speed Pocket design is engineered to maximize ball speeds and produce additional forgiveness on low-face strikes.
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3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 (Fujikura Ventus Red 7S shaft), 15 degrees
TaylorMade Stealth 2 Custom Fairway Wood
$349.99
Variable face thickness is engineered to maximize ball speed across the face while maintaining playability in a confidence inspiring shape.
ULTRA LOW-CG DESIGN
Center of gravity is positioned lower compared to the original Stealth Fairway, delivering a more centered CG projection for better performance off the deck without sacrificing distance. To accomplish this feat, engineers lowered CG by placing a heavy internal mass toward the rear of the club and lowering the crown by 2mm.
3D CARBON CROWN
3D carbon crown pulls mass away from the high toe area, allowing more weight to be positioned rearward for optimal forgiveness and maximum playability.
V STEEL SOLE DESIGN
This iconic TaylorMade technology stays true to its heritage by improving turf interaction and versatility.
ADVANCED LASER ALIGNMENT
Providing visual contrast between face and crown, the laser etched aid is designed to highlight directional alignment for boosted confidence and accurate aim.
THRU-SLOT SPEED POCKET
Our flexible Speed Pocket design is engineered to maximize ball speeds and produce additional forgiveness on low-face strikes.
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7-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 (Fujikura Ventus Black 7S shaft), 21 degrees
TaylorMade P770 Irons
$1224.99
Precision-milled grooves produce optimal spin and control
1025 carbon steel further enhances feel and durability
Tour-validated contours, progressive offsets, and thin toplines inspire confidence in the better player
Flatter, medium-cambered soles improve turf interaction from any lie
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TaylorMade 2023 P7MC Custom Irons
$185.71
FORGING TOWARDS PERFECTION TaylorMade’s Compact Grain Forging process uses 2,000 tons of pressure, more than double the industry standard. The additional force gives us precision control at a micro level and produces a tighter grain structure, creating the best possible feel.
INSPIRED BY TOUR The tour-inspired P·7MC fits the eye of discerning players. With minimal offset and perimeter weighting, this classically shaped iron delivers the ultimate in control and precision with a hint of forgiveness. REFINED CRAFTSMANSHIP Compact Grain Forging delivers a refined composition inside and out. The sophisticated craftsmanship comes to life with a satin finish and forged “Metal-T” within the cavity back, creating the unmistakable aesthetic of a premium TaylorMade iron.
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Irons: TaylorMade P770 (5-iron; AeroTech SteelFiber i80 cw shaft), TaylorMade P7MC (6-PW; AeroTech SteelFiber i80 cw shafts)
TaylorMade Milled Grind 4 Custom Wedge
$179.99
IMPROVED SPIN IN WET CONDITIONS Spin Tread technology utilizes laser etching to channel away moisture and help retain spin in wet conditions. The same way that tire treads help your car stay connected to the road, Spin Tread redirects water at impact and creates more friction between the club face and golf ball to impart more spin than prior generations.
REFINED SHAPING MG4 features refinements in shape and visual appeal with a focus on what players perceive at address. Details from the hosel blend, offset and leading-edge straightness were all inspired by the insights and preferences of the best players and most experienced designers. Compared to the previous MG3, MG4 showcases a slightly larger footprint that provides players with a sense of roundness, smoothness and improved ease of use.
RAW FACE & NEW FINISH There’s a reason raw wedges are preferred by the game’s best players. The unplated material will rust over time to preserve consistent spin while also delivering better performance in wet conditions. A new refined finish with a slightly darker tint minimizes glare and blends seamlessly with the raw face for a unified appearance.
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Titleist Vokey SM10 Raw Custom Wedge
$225
Anyone can manufacture a wedge, but it takes a master to turn a piece of high-performance technology into an instrument of creative control. Bob’s six tour-proven grinds are designed to offer maximum creativity, versatility and consistency, all meticulously developed through years of working with the best players in the world.
PROGRESSIVE CENTER OF GRAVITY
SM9 features a progressive center of gravity (CG) throughout the lofts, which optimizes ball flight, accuracy and forgiveness. Using tapered top lines and varied hosel lengths, the Vokey R&D team has raised the height of the CG in the higher lofts, which promotes a lower, more controlled flight.
The CG is also forward of the face, resulting in increased MOI, exceptional feel and a club face that simply wants to square up at impact.
SPIN MILLED GROOVES
SM9’s patented Spin Milled grooves are meticulously engineered through a new cutting process to maximize spin and durability. The process starts by cutting the face perfectly flat with a high-speed saw. Then every groove is individually cut based on loft and finish; low lofts (46°-54°) are designed with narrower, deeper grooves, while higher lofts (56°-62°) have wider, shallower grooves.
Micro-grooves are individually cut in between grooves, which maximize spin on partial shots. A proprietary heat treatment is applied to the impact area which doubles the durability of the groove without impacting feel, making it the most durable groove in golf. The process is only complete when every Vokey wedge is 100% inspected for utmost quality and performance.
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Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (50-09SB and 54-SB degrees; AeroTech SteelFiber i95 cw shaft), Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks (58T degrees; AeroTech SteelFiber i95 cw shaft)
Scotty Cameron Super Select Squareback 2 Putter
$449
NEW I-BEAM PLUMBING NECK
The new, precision sculpted neck designs give each model a racier, industrial look, but also allow for the removal and targeted repositioning of weight from the neck to the heel and toe of the putter head. This, coupled with a strategically placed notch on the models with plumbing necks—positioned for precise lie adjustments—and Scotty’s larger signature milled dots in the pocket, allowed additional weight to be meticulously redistributed for improved performance.
DUAL-MILLED FACE TECHNOLOGY
Combining the legendary softness of deep-milled putters with the feedback and roll of mid-milled offerings, Scotty’s new dual-milled face technology brings tour-inspired feel to a new level.
MULTI-MATERIAL CONSTRUCTION
The Super Select Squareback 2 extends Scotty Cameron’s proven construction methodology of incorporating complementary materials to achieve desired performance characteristics. Each ‘Plus’ model employs a precision milled 6061 aircraft grade aluminum sole plate expertly designed into the 303 stainless steel putter head, which allows for proper weight distribution, balance and feel.
ACCESSORIES
Each Super Select model has a specific grip, designed to not only provide each putter’s proper swing weight and balance, but also to offer the right in-hand feel. The Newport, Newport 2, and new Plus models come equipped with a textured Pistolini Plus grip, a smaller design with a thicker, more substantial feel through the lower part of the grip. This grip is paired with the blade-style putters, while a new, textured Pistolero Plus grip has been paired with the mid-mallets and Del Mar. The Squareback 2, Fastback 1.5, Del Mar, GOLO 6 and GOLO 6.5 each come with a Pistolero Plus grip that carries through the line’s color scheme and includes a modern dark grey on black look that gives this new line a more modern character. When comparing grips, the Pistolero Plus has a larger profile in the top hand location near the butt of the grip and is also slightly heavier and provides the appropriate complement to the mid-mallet putters’ head shapes.The Super Select Squareback 2 is a wider–bodied, angular mid–mallet with higher MOI, a solid milled putter face and an integrated 6061 aluminum sole plate with stainlesssteel sole weights, a refined I–beam plumbing neck and dual–milled face technology.
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Putter: Scotty Cameron Special Select Squareback 2
TaylorMade 2024 TP5x Pix Golf Balls
$54.99
TOUR DISTANCE WITH NEW SPEED WRAPPED CORE
TP5x is the fastest 5-layer Tour ball, prioritizing ball speed for golfers seeking increased velocity off the clubface. It delivers low-spin performance with driver and long irons for more distance, while maintaining exceptional greenside control. The new Speed Wrapped Core means a ½ club longer while delivering a softer sound and better feel, while promoting a faster and more responsive overall design. TP5x PIX WITH NEW CLEARPATH ALIGNMENT The 2024 TP5 pix golf ball builds on the groundbreaking visual technology of ClearPath Alignment, the most played all-over print visual technology on professional tours. Compared to previous generations, the new model features a longer centerline and additional color contrast, offering easier alignment and more precise feedback on the green.
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Ball: TaylorMade TP5x
Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord Grip
$13
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Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
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