Tommy Fleetwood's long wait is finally over. After 164 PGA Tour starts without a win, he delivered an unforgettable performance at the 2025 Tour Championship, claiming not only his first PGA Tour victory but also the FedEx Cup. His steady play around East Lake Golf Club and his composure under pressure marked the perfect storm of talent, patience, and preparation coming together at last.
Beyond the emotional breakthrough, what really grabbed attention among golf gear enthusiasts was Fleetwood's unique bag setup. Tommy has become notorious for mixing things up at the top of the bag, and in Atlanta his choices were no exception: a driver, mini driver, 5-wood, 9-wood, and then straight to a 5-iron. As the kids say? electric!
When it came to fitting Fleetwood for the TaylorMade Qi35 Driver, the process began by matching his spec to his trusted gamer. From there, he and the TaylorMade Tour team explored different head and shaft combinations to uncover performance gains. At first, he gravitated towards the Qi35 head paired with the Ventus Red 6X Velocore+. The stiff handle design gave him extra speed and stability, while delivering solid spin rates.
But Fleetwood, as exacting as they come with equipment, continued testing. By the Travelers Championship he switched back to the Ventus TR Blue 6X, a shaft he had relied on for years. This shaft, with its stiff tip profile, allowed him to bring spin down to around 2400 RPM without lowering loft--perfect for optimising distance while keeping consistent gapping with his R7 Quad Mini driver. Adding a touch more loft in the head also helped him launch the ball higher, tighten dispersion, and draw the ball more naturally--his stock shot shape.
| Club | Model / Loft | Shaft |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | TaylorMade Qi35, 10.5° | Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6-X |
| Mini Driver | TaylorMade R7 Quad, 13.5° | Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6-X |
| 5-Wood | TaylorMade Qi35, 18° | Mitsubishi Kuro Kage 80 TX |
| 9-Wood | TaylorMade Qi10, 24° | Mitsubishi Kuro Kage 80 TX |
| Irons (5-PW) | TaylorMade P7TW | Project X 6.5 |
| Wedges | Hi-Toe 4 (52°), MG Proto (56°, 60°) | True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 |
| Putter | TaylorMade Spider Tour Black | SuperStroke Mid Slim 2.0 |
| Golf Ball | TaylorMade TP5x Pix | |
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Head | Qi35 10.5° |
| Finished Loft | 9.8° |
| Lie | 58.5° |
| Front Weight | 13g |
| Back Weight | 3g |
| Loft Sleeve | Standard Upright |
| Shaft | Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6X |
| Tipping | 1" |
| Length | 45 1/4" EOG |
| Swingweight | D3 |
| Grip | Tour Velvet 58 RD, 1 Tape, Logo Down |
Alongside his unique driver setup, Fleetwood also made history by claiming his first PGA Tour win using the TaylorMade TP5x Pix golf ball. This ball has been part of his bag since 2021, when a putting session with his coach uncovered an issue with alignment. He had been drawing a thin Sharpie line on a plain white ball, but this sometimes gave him a false sense of aim--what felt square was actually slightly off.
By moving to the Pix with ClearPath Alignment, Fleetwood gained immediate visual feedback on roll and start line. To reinforce this, he even drew a thick Sharpie line across the Pix's design, further strengthening the "feel vs. real" connection. It gave him greater confidence over putts, allowing him to trust his stroke and alignment at the most critical moments.
Fast-forward to East Lake, and that confidence came to fruition. Fleetwood holed clutch putts throughout the week, with the TP5x Pix proving its worth in performance and precision. For a player known for his meticulous preparation, this golf ball was the final piece of the puzzle in a career-defining victory.
Fleetwood's Tour Championship triumph was a story of patience, talent, and precision. His bold top-of-bag setup, finely tuned Qi35 driver, and reliance on the TP5x Pix ball illustrate how tailored equipment choices can unlock peak performance. After years of near-misses, his breakthrough wasn't just a victory for himself--it was a showcase of how dedication, detail, and the right gear can combine to make history.
