The smaller grip is designed to get the hands more engaged in the stroke, as opposed to a larger version that places more of an emphasis on the larger muscle, thereby reducing wrist movement.Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 12 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. For Rahm, it’s an Odyssey version that bears many of the same hallmarks. Knowing Rahm’s admiration for Tiger, it seems fitting that he plays a piece of gear that Woods put on the map - a traditional pistol-style rubber putter grip. “It wasn’t the best time, because there’s a lot that comes into play with Tiger, right, a lot of memories I have, as he is one the people I grew up idolizing.” “All year long I was looking forward to the day I was going to play with Tiger Woods, and it didn’t happen until singles at the Ryder Cup,” Rahm said in an interview with. Following his Sunday singles win over the 15-time major winner at the 2018 Ryder Cup, Rahm discussed the magnitude of the moment and the chance to play against one of his idols. Rahm’s respect for Tiger is well documented. Rahm and Tiger use the same putter grip design. Recreational golfers can learn a thing or two from Rahm on how to treat a reliable shaft during a gear fitting. When you have a shaft that’s working, make the clubhead adapt to the surroundings. He’s made that clear that he doesn’t want to change.” He knows that shaft and has played great with that shaft. If you have too many variables, it can make things difficult to figure out. “Your first goal is to eliminate variables. “It definitely makes things easier when we’re doing a driver fitting with Jon,” said Jacob Davidson, Callaway’s PGA Tour Manager.

Knowing you need to find a head that benefits, in Rahm’s case, an Aldila Tour Green 75TX driver shaft can cut down on the search process. In Jon Rahm’s case, the driver shaft isn’t changing - along with the irons shafts - when he starts testing new Callaway product. Jonathan Wall/GOLFĪs much as we preach treating every fitting as a blank slate and leaving biases at the door, having the ability to eliminate variables during the session can make things a lot easier. Rahm has been playing Aldila’s Tour Green driver shaft since he turned pro.

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