Bryson DeChambeau drops ‘controversial’ view on new golf equipment after making a change early into his career

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Bryson DeChambeau is one of the trailblazers when it comes to testing out new equipment within the professional game.

The LIV Golf star hit the headlines at the 2024 Masters after gaining last-minute authorisation to use single-length 3D-printed irons.

DeChambeau wants 3D-printed clubs to become commonplace and has predicted the technology will be widely used once the cost decreases.

DeChambeau is also working on a unique driver, which could soon become available for amateur players to purchase.

Clearly, the American is well-versed in the stats and figures behind new equipment, and DeChambeau believes modern brands are shoehorning all levels of golfers into hitting a fade.

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During a recent video on Golf Digest’s YouTube channel, DeChambeau was asked why he changed ball flight during his formative years on tour.

“I used to be straight or a little bit of a cut. But now I’ve just sequenced things in a way where now I am comfortable drawing it,” DeChambeau explained.

“I just naturally got comfortable with it over time. Most people don’t go from a fade to a draw; most people go from a draw to a fade. I definitely have a unique case.”

The two-time major winner was then asked about why fades are more common on tour. “That’s a deep rabbit hole (why fades are more common). That’s all equipment manufacturing,” DeChambeau added.

“It’s all equipment. I am just going to leave it that. Why can’t you hit a low spinning draw, it’s controversial, but there’s other reasons why.”

Bryson DeChambeau’s stock yardage revealed

DeChambeau’s stock yardages are also unique. Very few players hit the ball further than the American, and his unique clubs are somewhat responsible.

The American’s five-iron, for example, has 17 degrees of loft. Typically, 17 degrees of loft would be used for a two-iron or a five-wood. Direct comparisons from Titleist, Ping and Srixon have 27, 26 and 25 degrees of loft, respectively.

So when DeChambeau pulls a five-iron out of the bag, it’s not the stock 200-yard club which most professionals and low-handicap amateurs hit.

DeChambeau’s driver is also extremely strong. His Krank Formula big stick has six degrees of loft, three degrees less than the tour average.