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If a physics textbook hit the gym and became a golfer, you’d get Bryson DeChambeau. He’s not your typical tour pro — more like a mad scientist in a polo shirt who experiments a lot with his game. Every swing, every angle, every club in his bag has a blueprint. He’s turned heads for his unorthodox approach. In 2020, DeChambeau confidently declared that Augusta was “par 67” for him. It quickly backfired. He opened with a double bogey and finished T34. After a T6 finish in 2024, he’s now back to try to win. To do that, his gear needs to be as ready as he is. 

What are Bryson DeChambeau’s more trusted weapons for his long game?

At the heart of DeChambeau’s long game is his Krank Formula Fire Pro driver, with a mind-blowing 6° loft. This driver alone costs a hefty $549.00, and it’s all about maxing out distance. Pair that with the LA Golf Dechambeau Series shaft, built ultra-stiff to handle his insane swing speeds, and you’ve got a setup designed for controlled chaos, that is. The shaft comes in at $449.00, and the combo is all about speed, spin control, and precision missile-launching.

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Now, when full send isn’t the right move — like tighter fairways or trickier angles — he pulls out a mini driver: the Krank Formula Fire FW 13°, also paired with the same LA Golf shaft. It gives him a sweet balance between distance and control — perfect for tight holes like Augusta’s notorious 10th, where going full nuke off the tee isn’t exactly ideal. The mini’s priced at $369.

Then there’s his fairway wood, also 13°, also Krank, also paired with the same shaft. It might sound like the mini driver on paper, but the head is different — this one’s a backup driver in disguise. Where most players use a 3-wood for finesse, DeChambeau uses his to almost match his driver when needed.

For irons, he prefers Avoda Prototypes (5-PW), paired with LA Golf shafts and chunky JumboMax grips he’s known for. The set runs around $1,230. These irons are strong-lofted. His 5-iron plays more like a 3-iron, which means he’s getting serious distance from his iron game too. 

That wraps up the long game — but don’t worry, his short game setup is just as unique (and just as Bryson).

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What does DeChambeau use for his short game?

Starting with his wedges, he’s got a full lineup of Ping Glide 4.0s in the bag: 45°, 50°, 56°, and 60°, all fitted with LA Golf BAD Prototype Rebar shafts. Each one sets him back around $128.98. These Glide 4.0s are kind of the best of both worlds — they’re somewhere between a pure blade and a chunky cavity back. Ping engineered them with weight positioned both high and low in the head, which boosts stability, especially when you catch one high on the face. 

For putting, he uses a SIK Pro-C Series Armlock putter, complete with a JumboFlat 17 grip that goes for $399.99 and has become a bit of the golfer’s trademark. “Descending Loft Technology has made a huge difference to my game, and I am excited that golfers of all standards now have the chance to appreciate what it can do for their putting – improved distance control, consistent ball striking, and confidence on the greens,” he said.

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For the ball, his choice is the Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash. These balls are built for low spin off the tee and high performance on the greens. A dozen will cost you about $54.95.

So with all that in the bag, DeChambeau’s looking locked in and ready for Augusta. The big question now is — can he turn all this gear into a Green Jacket? It remains to be seen! 

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