Michael Block WITB 2023: Everything You Need to Know About the American Pro’s Golfing Gear

2023 has been a bumpy one for Michael Block. However, he has gone ahead and pushed forward with determination and hard work in a bid to keep himself at the top of his game. That is exactly what the American is doing at the ISPS Handa Australian Open as he strives to claim the top spot on the table. However, can he do it by himself?

The 47-year-old has managed to turn many heads through the skills that he has employed on the golf course. Block could bag his five professional wins in his career through his skills, hardwork, and with the equipments in his bag.

The tools that help Michael Block on the greens

Although the golfer has not garnered any wins in 2023, his is a story that has garnered much attention on the course. He managed to surprise a lot of people at the 2023 PGA Championship by putting up a scintillating performance and finishing T15 at the major all the while making a hole-in-one against Rory McIlroy in the final round. Moreover, coupled with some amazing set of gear, he continues to display his skills on course at the Australian Open.

The pro turns to the TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus for his driver. The tool is coupled with a Fujikura Ventus Black 6x shaft which is elevated at 9° and priced at $399.98. Moreover, the equipment helps the golfer maintain speed on the ball through the advanced Inverted Cone Technology (ICT) while the Carbon Reinforced Composite ring provides more forgiveness.

The 2001 California State Open champ uses the TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus for his 3-wood, at $349.98 while turning to the TaylorMade M5 for his 5-wood also priced at the same. The two are attached to the Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei CK Pro Orange 70X TX shaft and lofted at 15 and 19 degrees respectively.

For his irons, the 47-year-old golfer turns to TaylorMade Stealth UDI coupled with Graphite Design Tour AD-DI 85 X shaft for his 4-irons while using the TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC with Project X 6.5 shafts for his irons from 5 to 9. Priced at $249.99, the tools are able to provide optimal distance and amazing playability to the golfer.

Block’s choice of wedges and putters

The 3X Southern California PGA Championship winner is dependent on the TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 (46-09SB, 60-11TW) costing $149.98 for his wedges while using the TaylorMade MG2 (52-09SB, 56) for the rest. The tools with the raised micro-ribs and raw face technology help the pro with an increase in spin while improving accuracy.

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Turning to his putter, the American uses the Odyssey 2-Ball at $299.99. The gear helped increase his aim all the while advancing the forgiveness of the ball. He uses the tool to putt his Titleist Pro V1 balls which cost $54.99 into the hole all the while using Golf Pride MCC grips.

Looks like Block has prepped up well for the ongoing event. What did you think? Will he be able to pull off a win with the gear?

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