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All attention right now is focused on THE PLAYERS Championship! And rightfully so! The field is set with the pros showcasing their skills, making shocking withdrawals, fighting through hardships. The stellar equipment choices is also garnering attention, particularly Eric Cole’s. He changed his arsenal to a new one, that is Black Ops from PXG, which  proved beneficial for him in the recent Sentry Tournament with his T14 finish. Will it be beneficial for him at TPC Sawgrass as well?

The PGA Tour’s 2023 Rookie of the Year is also vying for victory in the 2024 The PLAYERS Championship. Let’s find out what Cole has in his kit for this prestigious event to challenge some of the best-seasoned pros.

Will new PXG arsenal help Eric Cole in THE PLAYERS Championship?

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Starting with the driver, the American pro prefers to use the PXG 0311 Black Ops driver, which has 9 degrees of loft with a Project X Even Flow Riptide LX Proto 70 shaft. It is renowned for its exceptional distance and forgiveness. With the help of this driver, Cole attacks the toughest tee shots, maintaining both precision and power. The Black Ops driver offers extensive adjustability, with advanced aerodynamics adapting to various situations.

If we take a look at Cole’s Fairway Woods, he likes the PXG 0311 GEN5 with 18 degrees of loft and the Project X HZRDUS Black 95 TX shaft. Which provides him with a combination of distance and accuracy and also helps him with a versatile approach to hitting shots on the course.

Iron is something that provides the 35-year-old pro with the ultimate control and feel that he trusts PXG 0317 CB Players iron and 0317 ST Players iron with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shaft. Whether he wants to shape shots or pin attacks, these irons grant Cole the responsiveness and reliability to do so.

 

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Other than his choice of PXG clubs, and drivers, Cole also prefers to use PXG wedges and putters as well. Turns out, Cole is all and all a PXG guy!

What do Wedges and Putter Cole prefer?

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When it comes to wedges, the pro golfer prioritizes spin control and versatility over anything else. For that, he trusts the PXG 0317 CB 3X Forged and the 0317 ST 3X Forged with 50 and 54 degrees of loft. With a variety of loft and grind options, Cole can adjust his wedge selection to his needs as he progresses through THE PLAYERS Championship.

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Taking a closer look at his putter, the golfer completes his arsenal with a PXG Bat attack putter, which helps him sink crucial putts under various circumstances. The golfer uses the Titleist Pro V1x golf ball. The golfer signed with Tasc apparel in August 2023 and has been wearing the brand’s apparel on the greens and for shoes, he relies on FootJoy Sneaker Golf Speciality shoes.

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Switching to Black Ops Driver has enabled Cole to hit solid shots, and he seems confident about the 2024 THE PLAYERS Championship with this kit. Will the change help him navigate through this prestigious event? Stay tuned to find out!

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