Alex Fitzpatrick Leverages High-Spin Wood Setup

The modern professional game often leans toward extreme distance, but Alex Fitzpatrick’s bag shows a different priority. Recent data reveals a setup built around stability and specific launch conditions. While many players chase raw speed, Fitzpatrick’s configuration suggests a focus on controlled flight and consistent dispersion. This approach relies heavily on a specific blend of TaylorMade woods and high-performance shafts to manage the course.

According to GolfWRX, Fitzpatrick’s long game features a notable TaylorMade presence. His 3-wood is a 15-degree TaylorMade Qi4D equipped with a Fujikura Ventus TR Black 7 X shaft. He follows this with a 21-degree 7-wood, also from the TaylorMade Qi4D line, using a Fujikura Ventus Black 9 X shaft. To round out his wood game, he carries a 24-degree 9-wood, which is a TaylorMade Qi35 featuring a Fujikura Ventus Black 9 X shaft. This high-lofted wood setup is a distinct choice in a professional bag.

The driver setup is equally specific. According to GolfWRX, he uses a 9-degree Ping G440 LST. This club features a Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X shaft to help manage the low-spin characteristics of the head. It’s a setup designed for precision rather than just maximizing total distance.

Fitzpatrick’s approach to his irons and wedges shows a commitment to consistent feel and spin. Per GolfWRX, his iron set consists of Titleist T100 models ranging from 5 through 9 irons. Every iron in this set utilizes Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 X shafts. This uniformity helps maintain a consistent rhythm throughout his approach shots.

His wedge game is even more specialized. He carries several Titleist Vokey Design SM11 wedges, specifically a 46-degree (10F), 50-degree (12F), and 56-degree (14F) model. He also uses a custom Titleist Design Vokey WedgeWorks 60-degree (A+) wedge. The shafts vary slightly here. The 46 and 50-degree wedges use Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 X shafts, while the 56 and 60-degree wedges use True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts. This mix allows for different spin profiles depending on the distance needed.

The short game is completed with an Odyssey Ai-One #7 DB putter and Golf Pride MCC grips. He sticks to the classic Titleist Pro V1x ball to maintain consistent interaction with the greens. It’s a bag built for a player who values repeatable performance over experimental tech.

The sheer amount of high-lofted wood in this bag is the most interesting part of this setup. Most players avoid 7-woods and 9-woods because they can be harder to control in the wind. However, Fitzpatrick uses them to create specific launch windows. By using the TaylorMade Qi4D series across his 3, 7, and 9 woods, he creates a consistent swing weight and feel. This makes it much easier to trust the club during high-pressure shots.

The shaft choices also tell a story of stability. Using the Fujikura Ventus Black series in the driver and woods indicates a need to prevent the clubhead from twisting. The heavy 9-gram shafts in his 7 and 9 woods provide the mass needed to keep the club stable through impact.