Tommy Fleetwood was the star of the show in the first round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. He hit eight birdies and an eagle in his first 18 to end the day at 10-under par 72. Not only did he lead the board on the first day, but also equalled the record lowest strokes played in a round at 62.

Coming back from a 4-week sabbatical, fans must be curious about what has got the Englishman to hit such fine form. Well, one factor that definitely deserves the credit is his golf kit. Especially considering that the 33-year-old changed a piece in his bag. So let’s check out what’s helping Tommy Fleetwood ‘Putt‘ up such an amazing performance.

What’s new in Tommy Fleetwood’s golf bag?

The Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship is often the stage where golfers experiment with their equipment. As the penultimate event of the DP World Tour season, it provides the perfect stage for pros to try a different set to enhance their game and get a headstart for the next season. As per the reports provided by the European Tour website, Tommy Fleetwood was one of the eight individuals who changed one of their golf clubs this year at the Abu Dhabi-based event.

Tommy Fleetwood admitted that the flawless first round he had was due to the TaylorMade Truss Soto-TP. Fleetwood himself was involved in the design and development of this beautiful putter. Collaborating with TaylorMade, the English pro has been completely in tune with the club as he has confidently hit some amazing putts throughout the day. He believes that his decision to test this new putt has given him a ‘slight edge‘ over his competitors at Yas Links.

But this is not the only piece Tommy Fleetwood is carrying in his golf bag. Let’s look at the rest of the lineup.

The woods of Tommy Fleetwood

When it comes to Fleetwood’s long-range tee-offs, he prefers using the Qi10 LS 9.0° Driver with an 8.5° finished loft. It is paired with a 45 1/8” CUT Ventus Blue TR 6X shaft and a Golf Pride Tour Velvet 58 RD (1 Tape) grip. The LS in the name of the driver stands for low spin as it is considered one of the straightest drivers designed by TaylorMade. The build of the club ensures that it is far more forgiving when catching air and hence has been trusted by not only Tommy Fleetwood, but also the likes of Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and many more. The club can be found at a price of $499.99 on the TaylorMade website.

For shorter tee-offs, Fleetwood goes for the BRNR Mini Driver 13.5°. At 12.0° loft, this beautiful piece ensures that the strokes don’t catch much air and spin as he gets closer to the greens. This $449.99 club complements Fleetwood’s preference for working with straight-hitting drivers.

The world no. 10 goes back to the Qi10 series when he is reaching for his set of woods. Fleetwood has a Qi10 18.0° 5-Wood with a 17.75° loft in his golf bag that is paired with a Mitsubishi KuroKage XTS 80X 41 7/8” CUT shaft. Packed with a punch and incredible control, this amazing club is considered the perfect all-rounder for any challenge the Englishman faces. It is priced at $299.99 apiece. So is the Qi10 9-Wood 24.0°, another Wood in Fleetwood’s arsenal that offers him versatility when he is trying to hit laser-accurate shots close to the green.

Tommy Fleetwood tries to channel his inner Tiger Woods again with his first choice of iron. He uses the P·7TW, a trademark Tiger Woods club that was consistently used by the legend himself. Fleetwood uses the Iomic Blue (1 Tape) grip along with this iron which gives him better control over his strokes. The club can be purchased from the TaylorMade website for $1,999.99.

The round 1 leader also has Hi-Toe 4 52° in his bag. With an ATS 9° bounce, this wedge is worth $179.99 on TaylorMade’s website. The weight of this beautiful wedge is balanced around the center, which allows for a better lift from roughs and ability to hit with incredible spin. The next piece in Fleetwood’s lineup is the Milled Grind 4 60° with an LB.09° bounce. Alternatively known as the MG4, the $179.99 wedge has been considered one of the best end-game pieces for a long time now. Of course, he is also carrying the TP Soto Truss Prototype that has helped him throughout the first 18. Lastly, to complete his kit, Tommy Fleetwood uses the TP5x pix. The golf ball is known to help those pros who have struggled with accuracy, priced at just $49.99.

So what do you think about Fleetwood’s golf bag? Do you think he will continue to have an advantage over his adversaries throughout the tournament and capture the title on November 10? Let us know in the comments section.