Winning at the Valspar Championship isn’t just about surviving the Snake Pit—it’s about precision, trust, and knowing exactly what tools to lean on when the pressure spikes. That’s exactly what gear-free agent Matt Fitzpatrick brought to Innisbrook Resort, rolling with one of the more unique setups on Tour: a blended bag of old reliables and modern tech. In true Fitzpatrick fashion, it’s not about chasing trends—it’s about dialing in performance.
Let’s take a look at the sticks that got it done.
Driver
At the top of the bag, Fitzpatrick relies on a Titleist GT3 driver, paired with a Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Orange shaft.
This setup is built for low spin and control—perfect for navigating Copperhead’s tight, tree-lined fairways. Fitzpatrick isn’t chasing distance for the sake of it (at least anymore); he’s chasing position. And this driver helps him do exactly that. He’s grooved a fairway finder shot with the big stick that will pay off during major season.
Fairway Woods
Fitzpatrick opts for TaylorMade Qi35 fairway woods – 15-degree 3-wood and 18-degree 5-wood – continuing his trend of mixing brands to find the best performance.
These clubs offer a blend of forgiveness and ball speed, giving him confidence both off the tee and on shots that need to land soft-ish on parking lot firm greens like what the pros saw last week at Innisbrook.
Irons
Here’s where things get interesting.
Fitzpatrick still games a combo set featuring:
Yes—those S55 irons date back to 2013. And yes—he keeps winning with them.
It’s a perfect example of his philosophy: if it works, leave it the F alone. These irons deliver the consistency and shot-shaping control he trusts under pressure. His iron game was on fire all week, and his stats are trending the way he wants them to; he’s now one of the best iron players on tour.
Wedges
Around the greens, Fitzpatrick leans on Titleist Vokey SM10 wedges (52°, 56°, 60°).
Only the finest.
Lofts and gaps are pretty standard Tour setup—but in Fitzpatrick’s hands, it’s anything but ordinary. His short game was clutch all week, especially coming down the stretch on Sunday.
Putter
On the greens, he turned to a Bettinardi DASS BB1 putter.
Fitzpatrick has experimented with different flatsticks, but this model gives him the feel and feedback he needs—especially evident with that tournament-winning birdie on 18.
Golf Ball
Fitzpatrick plays the Titleist Pro V1x (2019 version)—a slightly older model he continues to trust for its spin control and consistency.
Like the rest of his bag, it’s a choice rooted in familiarity, not marketing cycles.
The Takeaway
Fitzpatrick’s winning setup is a reminder that golf isn’t about having the newest gear—it’s about having theright gear.
A 13-year-old iron set. A modern driver. A mixed bag with no allegiance to a single brand. And most importantly, complete confidence in every club.
That combination just delivered a win—and $1.6 million—to prove it.