Okay, folks, gather ’round. Every year, especially with the season kicking off, I get this itch. I start wondering what gear the pros are sticking with, what they’re changing. And this time, my focus landed on Bernhard Langer for 2024. The guy’s a machine, right? Still competing at his age, it’s incredible. So, I figured I’d try and piece together what’s in his bag this year, his WITB.
First off, I just started digging around online. You know the drill. Watched some early tournament footage, looked at photos from the events he’s played in 2024 so far. You gotta look close sometimes, zoom in on those Getty Images snaps or screenshots from broadcasts. It’s like playing detective, but for golf clubs.
My Process – Finding the Clubs
I started with the big stick, the driver. Langer’s been pretty loyal to certain brands over the years. I looked for pictures of his tee shots. From what I could spot, it still looks like he’s gaming a Ping driver. Maybe the G430 Max? It’s hard to be absolutely certain with the headcovers and the distance, but the shape seemed familiar from last year.
Then I moved onto the fairway woods and hybrids. Again, I strained my eyes looking at photos and whatever clips I could find. It seems like he’s still got a mix in there. Often see him with Adams hybrids, those things are classics, and maybe a Ping fairway wood to match the driver. Consistency seems key for him.
Irons and Wedges – Where the Work Gets Done
This part took a bit more effort. You don’t always get clear shots of the irons unless they’re cleaning them or pulling one out. I tried looking for shots of him on the fairway or practice range. It appears he might be using a combo set. Maybe some cavity backs in the longer irons for forgiveness and blades or muscle backs in the shorter irons for feel. I saw some speculation about Hogan irons still being in there, mixed possibly with some newer stuff. For wedges, I looked for shots around the green. They looked like Vokeys or maybe Pings, but wedge setups can change week to week based on conditions, so that’s always a bit tricky to pin down exactly.
The Famous Putter
Ah, the putter. Everyone always asks about Langer’s putter, especially with the anchoring rules. From all the footage in 2024, yup, he’s still wielding a long putter. Looks like his trusty Odyssey model. He’s obviously figured out how to use it effectively without anchoring it against his body, gripping way down on it. It’s fascinating to watch his technique, honestly.
Putting it All Together (My Best Guess)
So, after all that looking and comparing notes, here’s what I think Bernhard Langer is likely playing in 2024. Remember, this is just based on my observations, things can always change!
- Driver: Looks like a Ping G430 Max (maybe around 9 degrees, but that’s just a guess)
- Fairway Wood: Possibly a Ping G430
- Hybrids: Seemed like Adams Idea Pro models are still in there
- Irons: A combo set, potentially Hogan FT. WORTH 15 blades mixed with maybe some Tour Edge Exotics cavity backs or something similar in the longer irons.
- Wedges: Likely Vokey SM series or maybe Ping Glide models (around 56 and 60 degrees)
- Putter: Odyssey White Hot 2-Ball Long (non-anchored)
- Ball: Titleist Pro V1
It’s always interesting to see what someone with so much experience and success relies on. He doesn’t seem to chase the newest thing every single year, sticks with what works for him. That tells you something. Anyway, that was my little project trying to figure out Langer’s 2024 bag. Fun stuff trying to decode it all from the sidelines.
