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Apr 15, 2021; Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA; Billy Horschel tees off on the ninth hole during the first round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 15, 2021; Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA; Billy Horschel tees off on the ninth hole during the first round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Billy Horschel’s name is all you can hear at Royal Troon. His powerful swing has earned him this rightful place, after all. But what gives him these powerful strides? Well, first, there’s his immaculate swings and his ability to rise above challenges, no matter what befalls him. Then, there are the secrets resting well in the depths of his bag.
After all, a good set of clubs, coupled with some other essential pieces of equipment, can make or break a player’s game. And in Horschel’s case, it’s definitely the former. His equipment picks speak for themselves, with Titleist at the center of most of his choices. So what are some of these equipment picks?
Billy Horschel’s secret weapons that strengthen his game
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A proud lover of Titleist, this 37-year-old’s smooth drives find their power from the GT3 driver with a 9-degree loft and the Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X shafts. These freshly introduced GT series pieces have caught the eyes of the Tour since they made their way to some of the most skilled pros. The public still has to wait till August to get hold of this skillfully curated masterpiece.
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Poll 1 of 5
Which piece of Billy Horschel's equipment do you think gives him the biggest edge?
Driver
Putter
Irons
Wedges
What do you think was the most challenging aspect of Billy Horschel's personal battles?
Supporting his wife
Balancing career and personal life
Dealing with public scrutiny
Managing his own mental health
Whats your Perspective on:
Does Billy Horschel's gear give him an edge, or is it all about the golfer's skill?
Have an interesting take?
What do you think of Jason Day's wacky Malbon outfit at The Open Championship?
Fashion statement
Disrespectful
Just for fun
Completely inappropriate
Do you think Greg Norman is breaking the rules by showing up at Royal Troon?
Yes, he should respect the rules
No, he has every right to be there
Not sure, but it's causing drama
Who cares, it's just golf politics
For his fairway woods, Horschel makes use of the Titleist TSi2 three-wood with a 15-degree loft and a Project X HZURDUS Smoke Black 70 6.5 shaft, and the Titleist TSi2 five-wood with an 18-degree loft and a Project X HZURDUS Smoke Black 80 6.5 shaft.
Continuing his saga with Titleist are his irons. He uses the Tour-famous Titleist T100 irons from 3 through 5, and Titleist 620 MB irons from 6 through 9 which are built for the golfing purist. He couples all his irons with the trusted True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts. The former is priced at $200/iron. Whereas, the latter is priced at $175/iron.
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Golf – European Tour – BMW PGA Championship – Wentworth Golf Club, Virginia Water, Britain – September 8, 2022 Billy Horschel of the U.S. during the first round Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
Next on the list of Horschel’s pieces of equipment is his safe choice of wedges. Like most Tour pros, he uses the Titleist Vokey Design SM10 wedges (46-10F, 52-12F, 56-10S, and 60-08V bent to 62), all with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts. These are priced at $189 per club and “help generate precise contact, optimize flighting and increase spin.”
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What’s your perspective on:
Does Billy Horschel's gear give him an edge, or is it all about the golfer's skill?
Have an interesting take?
Quick Fact: This is Titleist’s most advanced wedge design to date
What are the putters and balls that Horschel uses?
Driving away from his Titleist-ruled bag is Horschel’s choice of putter from Ping. These are the renowned PLD Anser Raw putters. Milled to perfection, these putters feature a gunmetal finish, offering precision and control to the player.
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Then the American pro continues his love story with Titleist with his pick for a golf ball. He uses the Titleist Pro V1 ball, a Tour-preferred choice. This ball is known as the “#1 ball at The Open Championship since records have been kept.” To make the best use of his skilfully picked choices, Billy Horschel ensures his style and comfort with FootJoy shoes.
What do you think about Billy Horschel’s picks? Let us know in the comments below.
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Does Billy Horschel's gear give him an edge, or is it all about the golfer's skill?