Matthieu Pavon What’s In The Bag?
Having taken advantage of the 2023 DP World Tour graduation pathway, Matthieu Pavon became the first Frenchman in history to win on the PGA Tour early in 2024, capturing the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.
Pavon, a long time member of the DP World Tour, won his first event after 184 previous attempts at the 2023 Open De Espana in Madrid, holding off home favorite Jon Rahm in the process.
A long time Ping staffer, we take a look at the tools of Pavon’s trade.
Driver
What Driver Does Matthieu Pavon Use?
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Matthieu Pavon is currently using the Ping G430 Max driver in the 9 degree head. He has this fitted with a Fujikura Ventus TR Black 6-X shaft.
The Max model was introduced as the most forgiving of the G430 range and is undoubtedly one of the very best drivers on the market, but with the introduction of the G430 Max 10K that has received rave reviews, it will be interesting to see if Pavon does any further testing.
The Ventus Black TR is probably the stoutest shaft in the Ventus range, with an extremely stiff tip section, designed for strong swingers looking for low launch and spin characteristics with maximum stability.
Fairway Woods
What Fairway Wood Does Matthieu Pavon Use?
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Pavon uses Ping’s G430 LST 15 degree 3 wood. This is also fitted with a Fujikura Ventus TR Black shaft, but this time it is the 7-X version. The only difference here is the weight, which comes in around 10 grams heavier than his driver shaft. This is common practice among tour professionals.
The LST model is a very low spinning head, and one of the longest 3 woods we have tested here at Golf Monthly. The combination of power and forgiveness makes it one of the best fairway woods.
Hybrid
What Hybrid Does Matthieu Pavon Use?
To bridge the gap between his longest iron and 3 wood, Pavon chooses to use one of the best hybrids, the Ping G430. He again plays this with a shaft from the Fujikura Ventus range, this time choosing the Black 10-X.
Irons
What Irons Does Matthieu Pavon Use?
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In his irons, Matthieu Pavon once again trusts Ping and has opted for the i230 model. During testing, we found the i230 to be a reliable, versatile iron that can hit all the shots with a surprisingly high margin for error despite its relatively compact size. For us, it produced a lively, stable feel with good distance and stopping power for competent players.
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