Just learning about the gear set-up that Aldrich Potgieter used to win the Rocket Classic makes my back hurt. He uses big-boy tools. The Titleist man’s shafts match his prodigious length and blistering club head speed.
Aldrich doesn’t look like an athlete at first glance. But don’t kid yourself: this kid is a big-A ripper and can out-muscle courses, just like he did in Detroit to win his first PGA TOUR title.
Aldrich Potgieter‘s Golf Gear at the 2025 Rocket Classic
DRIVER: Titleist GT2 (9°) w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X shaft
GT2 is Titleist’s latest low-spin, tour-preferred driver, designed for players who want control and piercing ball flights. Aldrich’s drives fly far and roll for miles. That’s why he leads the tour in driving distance.
The Ventus Black 8 X shaft is one of the stiffest, most stable options on the market. Perfect for Aldrich. It’s heavy (80g range) and meant for fast swings that need low launch and low spin. In other words, it’s crafted for grippers and rippers.
FAIRWAY WOOD: Ping G440 Max (15°) w/ Ventus Black TR 6 shaft
The G440 Max is super forgiving and offers a high MOI (moment of inertia), making it easier to launch from the fairway or tee. This is the first time we’ve seen this fairway metal in a winner’s bag not being paid by PING to play it.
The Ventus Black TR combines feel with added stiffness for players who really go after the ball. It’s stable through impact, giving him confidence in tight fairway shots.
IRONS: T250 2-iron w/ Mitsubishi MMT Hybrid 90 TX
- The 2-iron is a power tool, not for the faint of heart. The T250 offers forgiveness and speed, and the MMT Hybrid shaft is graphite/metal mesh—lightweight yet stable. If Iron Man made a shaft, this would be it.
T150 (4–5) + T100 (6–9) w/ KBS Tour V 130 X shafts
- He blends the T150 (more distance/forgiveness) in the long irons with the T100 (more precision) in the short irons.
- The KBS Tour V 130 X is a heavy, low-launch shaft designed for tight dispersion—great for strong players who want accuracy.
WEDGES: Titleist Vokey SM10 (46°, 52°, 54°, 60°)
- Vokey is a synonym for winners. With his wedge beauties, he mixes up his shafts. Because he can and gets his gear for free.
- KBS Tour V Ten 130 X in the 46° wedge (pitching wedge replacement).
- Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Onyx S400 in the others—known for their feel, spin control, and slightly lower launch. Putter: Scotty Cameron 009M Tour Prototype
- A classic blade-style putter, milled for feel and precision.
- The 009M is a custom Tour-only model—favored by players who want buttery feedback and a clean, compact look at address.
BALLS: Titleist Pro V1x+ Prototype
- Aldrich tees it up with a Tour-only version of the Pro V1x. The off-the-shelf version of the Pro V1x ball flies higher than its Pro V1 counterpart and is spinnier than a dreidel —ideal for players who want maximum stopping power with irons and wedges.
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