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Will Jenny Shin's new gear give her the edge she needs to dominate the 2024 LPGA season?

We all know how important it is for a golfer to have good, trusted equipment. And Jenny Shin, a well-known name on the LPGA Tour, is no exception. The golfer goes into the specifics of the top-notch equipment she uses. Her equipment has helped her win numerous tournaments like the 2010 International at Concord on the Futures Tour and her first LPGA Tour victory at the 2016 Volunteers of America Texas Shootout. But what equipment does she use? Well, Shin has various choices and all of them are pretty excellent.

The Powerhouse: Driver, Woods, and Irons of Jenny Shin

A good driver is like a confidence boost on the greens. So, like a lot of big golfers, Shin’s go-to driver is the TaylorMade M1 460 (9.5°) priced at $499, which is no short of a powerhouse of accuracy and distance. When it comes to choosing her woods, Shin’s choices are some of the best woods in the business, the TaylorMade RBZ Stage 2 Tour (14.5°) priced at $299, TaylorMade Aeroburner (19°) at $249 and TaylorMade Aeroburner (22°) at $249.

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These woods offer a perfect blend of forgiveness and playability, which allows the golfer using them, a superpower to navigate the fairways with ease. But what really sets Shin apart is her iron game. Her Titleist AP2 716 (5-9) starts at a whopping $1,399 and is known for its precision and control. This set of five irons allows the golfer to make accurate shots, taking their gameplay to a whole new level.

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Well, that was Jenny Shin’s iron, driver, and wood, but what does she use for her wedges and putters? Keep reading the article and find out!

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The Finishing Touch: Wedges, Putter, and Ball

Shin’s wedge game is strong, thanks to her Callaway Mack Daddy 3 wedges. These wedges feature advanced technology for exceptional control and excellence. Shin has three wedges, 50° AW,  54° SW, and the 58°LW. The first two models have a straight edge grind and 20V grooves, while LW has a C-Grind for increased versatility.

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All these wedges are made from 1025 steel and provide a soft feel and great precision. Prices range from $149 for the 50° and 54° models to $159 for the 58° LW. Please check Callaway Golf’s official website for more information.

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Her putter of choice is the Titleist SC-Newport 2.5 starting at $299 which is a reliable and consistent club that helps her sink crucial putts. Finally, for her golf ball, she trusts the Titleist Pro V1 ball. This amazing golf ball is known for its superior distance and accuracy. These were tools she used to secure her first LPGA victory, so it is pretty obvious that this blend of equipment is a showstopper.

As she continues to compete at the highest level, it will be exciting to see how she updates her gear to meet the demands of the game.