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Adrian Meronk WITB - LIV Golf Riyadh (9th February, 2025) - What's In The Bag?

Gone is his previous setup with a lower-spinning driver, replaced by the Ping G430 Max 10.5° with a Fujikura Speeder Evolution V1 661-X shaft.

February 09, 2025

Who is Adrian Meronk and WITB for 2025?

Adrian Meronk is the kind of golfer who makes you think, "Wait, Poland has elite golfers now?" Yes, they do. And Meronk isn’t just any golfer—he’s the guy putting Polish golf on the map, one towering drive at a time. Born in Hamburg, Germany, but proudly representing Poland, Meronk has been steadily climbing the ranks, proving that golf is no longer just a game for Americans, Brits, and the occasional South African world-beater.

Standing at 6'6", Meronk looks more like a shooting guard in the NBA than a professional golfer, but that height translates to some serious power off the tee. After turning pro in 2016, he worked his way through the European Tour, picking up his first victory at the 2022 Irish Open and making waves as Poland’s first-ever winner on the DP World Tour. That wasn’t enough, though—Meronk kept stacking top finishes and, just when it seemed like he’d be a lock for the 2023 Ryder Cup, he was controversially left off the European squad.

Did he mope? Nah. He packed his bags and took his talents to LIV Golf, joining Cleeks GC and making an immediate impact. Now, in 2025, he's just bagged his first LIV Golf victory at Riyadh, holding off none other than Jon Rahm in the process. Not bad for a guy from a country with roughly six golf courses.

Meronk’s 2025 WITB vs. 2024: What’s Changed?

Adrian Meronk’s bag for 2025 is still very Ping-heavy, as he continues his long-time relationship with the brand. But there have been some subtle and not-so-subtle tweaks that indicate he’s dialing things in for consistency and playability.

and WITB The move suggests he’s chasing a bit more forgiveness off the tee while still maintaining his ability to bomb it past most of the field. Another tweak? He’s sticking with Ping G425 Max 14.5° fairway wood, but he’s matched it with a slightly heavier Fujikura Speeder Evolution V1 757-X shaft, which could be his answer to controlling ball flight in windy conditions like those he faced in Riyadh.

One of the more noticeable changes is in his hybrid setup. He’s playing the Ping G430 19° hybrid with a Ping Tour 85-X shaft, which tells us he wants a trusty, high-launching weapon that he can use to attack long par-5s and tight fairway lies.

The irons remain the Ping iBlade (4-PW) with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts—a setup that’s all about control, precision, and that buttery feel good ball-strikers crave.

His Titleist Vokey Design SM10 wedges (50°, 54°, 58°) with True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 Tour Issue shafts give him all the versatility he needs around the greens, and his Ping Vault 2.0 Ketsch putter continues to be his go-to on the greens.

Here’s a full breakdown:

Driver: Ping G430 Max 10.5° with a Fujikura Speeder Evolution V1 661-X shaft

More forgiveness, better launch, and just the right amount of spin to maximize distance and accuracy.

3 Wood: Ping G425 Max 14.5° with a Fujikura Speeder Evolution V1 757-X shaft

A reliable fairway finder, optimized for a balance of power and control.

Hybrid: Ping G430 19° with a Ping Tour 85-X shaft

A high-launch, easy-to-hit hybrid that plays a crucial role in attacking long par-5s.

Irons: Ping iBlade (4-PW) with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts

Designed for elite ball-strikers, these irons deliver consistency and workability.

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50°-12F, 54°-10S, 58°-10S) with True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 Tour Issue shafts

Versatile grinds for any situation, offering incredible spin control and feel.

Putter: Ping Vault 2.0 Ketsch

One of the best mallet putters in the game, giving Meronk stability and confidence on the greens.

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

Optimal for control, feel, and spin—exactly what he needs to compete at the highest level.

Grips: Golf Pride MCC

Providing a great mix of comfort, tackiness, and responsiveness.

How These Changes Impact His Game at LIV Golf Riyadh

Meronk’s bag setup clearly played a massive role in his LIV Golf victory at Riyadh. The switch to a higher-lofted driver likely helped him navigate the challenging, sometimes windy conditions of Saudi Arabia, where control off the tee is just as critical as distance.

His G430 Max driver and G425 Max fairway wood provided him with a blend of power and accuracy, ensuring he could position himself well off the tee and give himself the best chance at attacking pins.

His Vokey SM10 wedges also came in clutch, particularly when navigating the firm greens at Riyadh Golf Club. Being able to execute crisp wedge shots under pressure is a massive reason he was able to hold off Rahm and Muñoz down the stretch.

Meronk’s putter, the Ping Vault 2.0 Ketsch, has been a steady presence in his bag. While he’s not always known as a lights-out putter, he drained the key putts when it mattered, securing a wire-to-wire win in the first-ever LIV Golf event under the lights.

Final Thoughts

With his first LIV Golf win now in the books, Adrian Meronk is proving he belongs among the game’s elite. His bag setup for 2025 reflects a player fine-tuning every aspect of his game, seeking better consistency, and optimizing for control while maintaining his ability to unleash absolute bombs off the tee.

Expect Meronk to keep making waves in LIV Golf, whether it’s winning more tournaments, climbing the individual rankings, or simply continuing to make golf a bigger deal in Poland. One thing is certain—he’s here to stay, and his gear choices suggest he’s only getting better.

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