Xander Schauffele names piece of equipment he’s been using for two years after copying Scottie Scheffler

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Xander Schauffele could prove to be Scottie Scheffler’s biggest rival once the 2025 PGA Tour season gets underway.

The American’s double-major winning campaign was revered by his closest competitors, and Schauffele has been backed to complete a career grand slam.

Schauffele believes his best is yet to come, and it feels like only a matter of time before he dons a green jacket and also gets his hands on the prestigious US Open trophy.

Scheffler, however, will stand in his compatriot’s way. The world number one looks primed to continue his dominant form and will be the red-hot favourite when The Masters Tournament begins in April.

Xander Schauffele copies Scottie Scheffler’s training aid

After winning nine times, Scheffler’s 2024 earnings totaled over $60 million. Despite his success, Scheffler has consistently highlighted the importance of the basics, mainly his grip.

Scheffler uses a training aid to reinforce his grip before rounds, and Schauffele has revealed he’s now been using a similar piece of equipment for nearly two years.

“I copied Scottie with the grip thing,” Schauffele told Golf.com. “Had that for a couple of years now, probably two. On a seven-iron. My grip trends really strong. I like to throttle the handle; it’s a comfortable place for me.

“But with how I release the club, it puts me in a really strong position – shut – and then I start reacting to that shut face. I will start tipping or yanking straight across to react to what is a shut face.”

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What does Scottie Scheffler’s training aid do?

So, what exactly is Scheffler’s training aid? The $13 contraption is fitted to his seven-iron and ensures he’s correctly gripping the club. Scheffler’s coach, Randy Smith, constantly gets his man to be consistent with his grip, and if issues arise, the first port of call is how Scheffler is holding the club.

Furthermore, Scheffler’s focus on his grip also allows him to control the club face, which is a skill often overlooked by amateur players.

During his formative years on the PGA Tour, Scheffler was one of the only players using such a device.

But, after the success the American has had over the past three seasons, it’s no surprise to see the likes of Schauffele follow suit.