What’s In The Bag: Anthony Kim’s equipment of choice after 12-year golf exile
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After 12 years in exile, what golf equipment will folklore hero Anthony Kim wield as he returns to battle it out on the LIV Golf circuit in 2024?
Forget the mega-money moves for Rahm, DJ, and Koepka…LIV’s most intriguing signing to date is golf’s forgotten man – Anthony Kim (AK).
Greg Norman shrewdly pounced on his chance to bring Kim, once dubbed “the next Tiger Woods” over to the breakaway tour, and it might just be the signing that persuades golf’s middle ground, and even a few traditionalists to give LIV a crack.
AK rose to prominence on the PGA Tour in the late noughties, winning three times in a six-year spell that saw him rout Sergio Garcia 5&4 to help steer Team USA to victory at the 2008 Ryder Cup in Valhalla, and six months later, set a Masters record for the most birdies in a single round (11).
The Californian rose to a career-high of No.6 in the world rankings, registering three top-10 finishes in Major Championships, with many believing the best was yet to come from the talented Mr Kim.
The promise was never realized, however, with a series of injuries culminating in AK undergoing surgery in June 2012 to repair his Achilles tendon. His withdrawal from the Wells Fargo Championship a month prior was to be the last real ‘sighting’ we had of the man described as “golf’s yeti”.
With no retirement announcement, explanation of whereabouts, and endless speculation, AK’s return after 12 years in the wilderness is made all the more intriguing, fueled by LIV’s bizarre ‘dance of redemption’ teaser video.
Having gamed an exclusively Nike bag back in 2012, AK returned to the range in Jeddah with a new look Titleist setup. Let’s take a look at what the 38-year-old has in play for his eagerly anticipated return to golf.
WITB Anthony Kim:
What driver does Anthony Kim use?
Anthony Kim uses a Titleist TSR3 driver (9°) with a Fujikura Ventus Black TR-6X shaft.
Now switching to Titleist for his 2024 comeback, Kim is opting for the TSR3, the current choice of pros including Justin Thomas and Max Homa.
Read our full Titleist TSR3 driver review.
What fairway wood does Anthony Kim use?
Anthony Kim uses a Titleist TSR2+ fairway wood (13°) with a Fujikura Ventus Blue TR-7X shaft.
The Titleist TSR2 fairway wood he's likely to use throughout 2024 is also put in play by Max Homa and Charley Hoffman.
Read our full Titleist TSR2+ fairway wood.
What irons does Anthony Kim use?
Anthony Kim uses Titleist irons (2-T200, 4-T100, 5-PW-620 MB) with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts.
AK previously gamed a Nike VR Pro Split CB 3-iron and Nike VR Pro MBs (4-PW).
Read our guide to the best Titleist irons in 2024.
What wedges does Anthony Kim use?
Anthony Kim uses Titleist Vokey SM10 wedges (50, 54, 60°) with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts.
Read our full Titleist Vokey SM10 wedges review.
What putter does Anthony Kim use?
Anthony Kim uses a Titleist Scotty Cameron Newport T10 Select putter.
The T10 (Teryllium Ten), celebrates a decade of Teryllium, a copper alloy with a silky soft feel and response that many players now swear by.
Read our full Titleist Scotty Cameron putters review.
What golf ball does Anthony Kim use?
Anthony Kim uses a Titleist Pro V1 golf ball.
Read our full Titleist Pro V1 golf ball review.
What golf shoes does Anthony Kim wear?
Anthony Kim took to the course in Jeddah in a pair of Autry sneakers.
Read our guide to the best golf shoes in 2024.
What golf apparel does Anthony Kim wear?
Watch this space…we imagine there will not be a shortage of active clothing brands clambering for Kim’s signature in 2024 now that he’s confirmed as a season-long wildcard.
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Ross Tugwood
Golf Equipment Writer
Ross Tugwood is a golf equipment writer for todays-golfer.com, specializing in data, analytics, science, and innovation.
Ross is passionate about optimizing sports performance and has a decade of experience working with professional athletes and coaches for British Athletics, the UK Sports Institute, and Team GB.
He has post-graduate degrees in Performance Analysis and Sports Journalism, enabling him to critically analyze and review the latest golf equipment and technology to help you make better-informed buying decisions.
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What's In The Bag: Anthony Kim
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Anthony Kim wearing Autry sneakers.
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Anthony Kim tees of during round 1 of LIV Golf Jeddah.
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Anthony Kim uses Titleist Vokey SM10 wedges.
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Anthony Kim uses a Titleist TSR2 fairway wood.
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Today's Golfer What's In The Bag is brought to you in association with Callaway Chrome Tour and Chrome Tour X golf balls.
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Anthony Kim will be in the field at LIV Golf Hong Kong
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Titleist TSR2+ Fairway Wood
