What’s In The Bag: Viktor Hovland’s 2024 golf equipment
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What’s in the bag of Viktor Hovland? Our in-depth review of the clubs, balls, apparel, and shoes used by the FedExCup Champion
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The 2023 PGA Tour Season finale had more than a tint of Norwegian red and blue to it – with Viktor (Hovland) by name, victor by nature – going back-to-back, storming to Tour Championship glory.
A truly dominant performance against the top 30 players in the world closed out a five-stroke victory at East Lake to additionally secure the converted FedExCup title and with it a cheque for $18 million.
There was nothing a battling Xander Schauffele could do, as Hovland carded a final round 63 to finish 27-under, which together with his winning 17-under a week earlier at the BMW Championship, put the Norwegian 44-under across his last eight rounds. Utrolig!
Now, with six PGA Tour wins, including three in 2023, it certainly feels like Hovland is knocking at the door of a first Major title, and if performances at the season-ending FedExCup Playoffs are anything to go by, he may be crashing through it sooner rather than later.
The proud Norwegian, 25, has shown he can dominate fields from the get-go, but also raise his game to new heights with Major Champions breathing down his neck in a final-round tussle.
Hovland carded a career-low 61 to break the Olympia Fields course record at the BMW Championship, holding off Matt Fitzpatrick, Scottie Scheffler, and Rory McIlroy to claim victory.
The season-ending double backs up his Memorial Tournament triumph just two months earlier and consolidate his top 5 position in the Official Golf World Rankings alongside the biggest names in the game.
Hovland has also been putting on impressive performances in Majors since turning professional in 2019, finishing T-4 at the 2022 Open Championship, T-7 at the 2023 Masters, and T-2 at the 2023 PGA Championship.
Hovland became the first Norwegian to win on the European Tour with victory at the 2021 BMW International Open, before becoming the first of his countrymen to represent Team Europe at the Ryder Cup when he made his debut for Padraig Harrington’s side in September 2021.
His 2023 form ensured he was a vital player in Europe’s romp to victory in Rome. Viktor claimed 3.5 of the 16.5 points that Luke Donald’s men needed to wrestle the Ryder Cup back from the USA at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club.
The former World Amateur No.1 is a Ping staff player with the majority of his bag made up of the brand’s clubs, although he does have some other brands in there as well. He’s not one to change his equipment on a regular basis and has very little 2023 equipment in his bag, instead preferring to play clubs from previous years.
Let’s take an in-depth look at what is in Viktor Hovland’s (very successful) 2023 golf bag.
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What driver does Viktor Hovland use?
Viktor Hovland uses a Ping G425 LST driver (9° at 8.4°) with a Fujikura Speeder 661 TX shaft
| Lofts | 9°, 10.5° |
| Stock shafts | Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW Orange 65, Aldila Rogue White 130 M.S.I. 70 |
| Stock grip | Arccos / Golf Pride Lite 360 Tour Velvet |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes (+/- 1.5°) |
What fairway woods does Viktor Hovland use?
Viktor Hovland uses a TaylorMade Stealth Plus fairway wood (15° at 16.5°) with a Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X shaft
| Lofts | 13.5° - Rocket 3 / 15° - 3W / 19° - 5W |
| Stock shaft | Project X HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX 70 |
| Stock grip | Lamkin Crossline 360 |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes (+/- 2°) |
Viktor Hovland uses a Ping G430 Max fairway wood (20.5° at 18.75°) with a Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X shaft
| Lofts | 3 – 15° / 5 – 18° / 7 – 21° / 9 - 24° |
| Stock shafts | Ping Alta CB Black, Ping Tour 2.0 Chrome, Ping Tour 2.0 Black |
| Stock grip | Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes (+/- 1.5°) |
What driving iron does Viktor Hovland use?
Viktor Hovland uses a Titleist U510 driving iron (20°) with a Graphite Design Tour AD DI Hybrid 85 X shaft
| Lofts | 16°, 18°, 20°, 22° |
| Stock shaft | Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black Graphite |
| Stock grip | Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 |
What irons does Viktor Hovland use?
Viktor Hovland uses Ping i201 irons (4-PW) with KBS Tour V 120 X shafts
Read our full Ping i210 irons review.
| Availability | 3-UW |
| 7-iron loft | 33° |
| Stock shafts | Ping AWT 2.0, True Temper XP95, KBS Tour, various others |
What wedges does Viktor Hovland use?
Viktor Hovland uses Ping S159 wedges (50°-12S, 56°-12S) and Ping Glide 2.0 (60°-TS) with True Temper Dynamic Golf Tour Issue S400 shafts
What putter does Viktor Hovland use?
Viktor Hovland uses a Ping PLD DS 72 putter (2.5° loft, 20° lie) with a Patina finish and a 36" stepped shaft
| Loft | 3° (+3°/-2°) |
| Lie angle | 20° (+/- 2°) |
| Weight | 365g |
What golf ball does Viktor Hovland use?
Viktor Hovland uses a Titleist Pro V1golf ball
On the PGA and DP World Tours, it’s more a case of who doesn’t use a Pro V1 or Pro V1x. Some of the biggest names include Jordan Spieth, Will Zalatoris, Viktor Hovland, Tony Finau, Adam Scott, Tom Kim, Max Homa, Cameron Young, Tyrrell Hatton, Seamus Power, and Sungjae Im.
Read our full Titleist Pro V1 golf ball review.
| Colour | White |
| Layers | Three-piece |
| Cover | Cast urethane elastomer |
What golf glove does Viktor Hovland wear?
Viktor Hovland wears a Titleist Players golf glove
Best leather golf glove
The main reason is that Cabretta leather is engineered to the thinnest specification offering the best feel and precise fit. This is complemented by breathable perforations and clever seam placement.
Pros
- Classic style
- Tour quality
- Soft leather
Cons
- Long in the thumb
| Sizes (5) | Small-XL |
| Colors | White |
| Material | Leather |
What golf cap does Viktor Hovland wear?
Viktor Hovland wears a Ping Tour Classic golf cap
Read our guide to the best golf caps 2023.
| Color | Black, White, Navy, Grey |
| Material | 97% Polyester, 3% Spandex |
| Size | One size |
What golf apparel does Viktor Hovland wear?
Viktor Hovland wears J.Lindeberg apparel
Hovland is well-recognizable on Tour with his eye-catching apparel which polarizes opinion across social media.
When asked about his choice of clothing, Hovland said: "J.Lindeberg, they give me this stuff and pay me money to do so, so I just show up and wear what they want me to wear."
Pros
Cons
What golf shoes does Viktor Hovland wear?
Viktor Hovland wears Puma Ignite Articulate golf shoes
Best spiked golf shoe for out-of-the-box comfort
Puma's Ignite range is a favorite among amateur golfers and a big hit with the younger generation. Ignite Articulate brilliantly combines comfort, style, and performance.
It has been designed to perform on any lie, with any stance, and any swing. This is the brand's most versatile version in the Ignite series and we can see why.
The slip-on design has plenty of heel support and cushioning for out-of-the-box comfort and we've never had any issues with pinching or blistering.
The Articulate's outsole has durable spikes that have been specifically placed to offer support through the golf swing and we had no issues with slipping or instability. Puma's special PU Foam provides excellent cushioning, making this one of the most comfortable shoes we've worn.
Compare the Articulate with the rest of the best Puma Golf Shoes.
Pros
- Excellent cushioning
- Super supportive
- Look good with any outfit
Cons
- Similar to previous models
| Sizes | 7 – 12 |
| Colors | 4 |
| BOA | Yes |
| Waterproof | Yes |
About the Author
Rob specializes in the DP World Tour, PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and the Ryder Cup, spending large chunks of his days reading about, writing about, and watching the tours each month.
He’s passionate about the equipment used by professional golfers and is also a font of knowledge regarding golf balls, golf trolleys, and golf bags, testing thousands down the years.
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WITB Viktor Hovland 2023
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Viktor Hovland uses the Ping G425 LST driver.
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Hovland L.Lindeberg Apparel
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Hovland Ping PLD Putter
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Hovland TaylorMade Stealth Plus 3-Wood
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Hovland Titleist U510 Driving Iron
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J.Lindeberg Tour Tech Polo Shirt
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Ping G425 Hybrid
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Ping Tour Classic Cap
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Titleist U510 Driving Iron
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Viktor Hovland with the Hero World challenge trophy.
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