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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

Tyrrell Hatton is just two shots off the lead heading into the final round of the Asian Tour’s PIF Saudi International, as he aims for his third global victory of 2024. The World No. 16 secured his first LIV Golf win in Nashville this June, followed by a third triumph at the DP World Tour’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland this October. He is now hoping to end the season with a bang, by clinching the trophy at Riyadh.

For the third round, Hatton went completely bogey-free and carded a 5-under to accumulate his score to a 15-under for the tournament. He is currently at T4 with Jason Kokrak. All he needs to do is pace up his momentum a little more. But what has been helping him with such exceptional performances on the greens?

Tyrrell Hatton has been using the Ping G430 LST driver (10.5° degree head lofted down to 9.1°) with a Mitsubishi Diamana TB 60TX shaft for the 2024 PIF Saudi International. Its low spin helps in balancing distance with consistency and has helped him rank 20th on the driving distance standings, with an average of 308.2 yards. These are priced at $699.

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Hatton carries two Ping G430 Max fairway woods in his bag. One has 14° of loft, paired with a Mitsubishi Diamana TB 70TX shaft, while the other, a 21° model, features a Mitsubishi Diamana PD 80TX shaft. The 21° club is his seven wood, which he has previously described as his favorite club in the bag. These are priced at $549.99. It’s a long, yet easy-to-use, model, with superb versatility and high launch characteristics.

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For the irons, Tyrrell Hatton has two in his bag. The Ping i230, from 4-6 iron, and then a Ping Blueprint S  7-iron to pitching wedge. The first set of irons helps in giving precision and delivers consistency. These are available between $179.99 – $199.99 per club. While the second set of irons helps him in improving his forgiveness. These are priced between $249.99 – $269.99 per club. He equips both of them with the Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 X.

Tyrrell Hatton’s companions for the greens

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Tyrrell Hatton likes having his options. Even for the wedges, he has two different clubs. The first one is the Ping s159 (50°, 54°). This helps in giving a shallow angle of attack and neutral face delivery. These are priced at $179.99. The second one is the Titleist Vokey Wedge Works (60°), which are available for $249.99, and help in improving his short game.

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Finally, for the putter, he uses the LIV Ping Vault Oslo. It offers an exceptional feel and control on the greens. Priced around $299.99, it’s designed for golfers seeking a high-performance putter with a classic blade shape. With the help of this, he has been able to rank himself second in the putting average standings with an average of 1.53. He completes his kit with the Titleist Pro V1x ball.

Do you think Tyrrell Hatton will come out victorious in the final battle of the season? Stay tuned to find out. 

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