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Jon Rahm WITB (12th September, 2024) - What's In The Bag? LIV @ Bolingbrook Golf Club

Rahm’s driver setup – a Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond with a Fujikura Ventus Black 7X shaft – is tailored for his aggressive swing.

September 12, 2024

Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond 10.5°, Fujikura Ventus Black 7X shaft

3 Wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond T 16°, Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8X shaft

5 Wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond T 18°, Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8X shaft

Irons: Callaway Apex TCB (4-10), True Temper Project X Rifle 6.5 shafts

Wedges: Callaway Jaws Raw 52° (10), 56° (12), 60° (10), KBS Tour-V 125 shafts

Putter: Odyssey Ai-One Rossie S

Ball: Callaway Chrome Soft X

Grips: Golf Pride MCC Midsize 

Jon Rahm's Club Specifications and Their Impact on His Performance at the 2024 LIV Golf Tournament at Bolingbrook Golf Club

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – Jon Rahm is preparing for one of the most high-stakes events of the season, the 2024 LIV Golf Tournament at Bolingbrook Golf Club. With the Individual Championship and an $18 million bonus on the line, Rahm’s equipment will play a crucial role in determining his success. Rahm and Joaquin Niemann, his closest competitor, are the last two standing in the season-long LIV Golf race, and their performances this week will decide the title.

Here’s a breakdown of Rahm’s club specifications and how they will influence his chances at Bolingbrook:

Rahm’s driver setup – a Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond with a Fujikura Ventus Black 7X shaft – is tailored for his aggressive swing. The 10.5° loft, combined with the low-spin characteristics of this clubhead, allows Rahm to maintain distance and accuracy off the tee. Given Bolingbrook’s wide fairways, Rahm’s ability to launch booming drives could give him an advantage, especially in a head-to-head matchup with Niemann.

This 3-wood offers Rahm versatility and distance. With its 16° loft and Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8X shaft, Rahm has a perfect combination of power and control, allowing him to hit from tight fairway lies or off the tee when precision is key. Bolingbrook’s longer par 5s will give Rahm the chance to utilize this club, possibly setting up eagle opportunities or easy birdies.

Rahm’s 5-wood offers a higher ball flight, giving him an edge on approach shots into Bolingbrook’s elevated greens. In addition to being useful on the par 5s, this club can also help Rahm attack difficult pin positions, where softer landings are necessary to avoid trouble.

Rahm’s precision with his irons has been a key part of his game throughout the season, and his Callaway Apex TCB irons are designed for accuracy and consistency. The True Temper Project X Rifle 6.5 shafts provide the stiffness Rahm needs for his powerful swing. Bolingbrook’s relatively small greens will demand accuracy, and Rahm’s ability to control his trajectory and spin with these irons will be crucial for hitting greens in regulation.

Rahm’s wedge play will be pivotal at Bolingbrook. With sharp grooves and maximum spin, the Callaway Jaws Raw wedges offer Rahm the versatility needed for both approach shots and tricky short-game scenarios. The KBS Tour-V 125 shafts provide extra control, allowing Rahm to stop the ball quickly on Bolingbrook’s slick, undulating greens.

Rahm’s putting prowess could be the difference-maker this week. His Odyssey Ai-One Rossie S putter is designed for stability and consistency, qualities that will serve him well on Bolingbrook’s large, challenging greens. If Rahm can stay steady with the flat stick, particularly on long or tricky putts, it may be enough to secure him the Individual Championship.

The Callaway Chrome Soft X ball is known for its low spin and soft feel, giving Rahm the control he needs on both long drives and delicate short shots. His choice of Golf Pride MCC Midsize grips ensures a comfortable and reliable hold on the club, even under the pressure of a season-defining tournament.

Rahm vs. Niemann: A Battle for the LIV Golf Title

Rahm and Niemann are no strangers to competition. They’ve played together in high-stakes tournaments before, including the 2024 LIV Golf season opener in Mayakoba, where Niemann took the win after a thrilling four-hole playoff against Sergio Garcia. That was Rahm’s debut on the LIV circuit, and since then, the two have faced off numerous times, including rounds in Jeddah, Singapore, and Greenbrier.

Their rivalry will culminate at Bolingbrook, where they will be paired together again, starting off hole No. 1. The stakes could not be higher: the season-long Individual Championship is on the line, and with less than three points separating them, it’s essentially a head-to-head matchup for the $18 million bonus and the championship ring.

“This was the goal, to have a chance to win and hopefully win,” Rahm said. “Joaquin has played fantastic all year, so just being in this position means I've done pretty well myself.”

While Rahm overtook Niemann in the standings after his runner-up finish at Greenbrier, both players have been models of consistency all season. With so much on the line at Bolingbrook, Rahm’s club setup – optimized for power, precision, and control – will be key to navigating the course’s challenges.

Bolingbrook Golf Club: A Final Test

Bolingbrook Golf Club presents a mix of wide fairways and tricky greens, making it a course that demands both distance and precision. Rahm’s driver and woods will help him attack the course’s longer holes, while his iron and wedge play will be vital for controlling approach shots and navigating hazards.

Rahm and Niemann know that only one of them can walk away with the title. With Rahm’s ability to shape shots, control trajectory, and putt under pressure, his club choices could give him the edge he needs to emerge victorious at the 2024 LIV Golf Championship.

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