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Viktor Hovland WITB (14th June, 2025) - What's In The Bag? The US Open @ Oakmont Golf and Country Club

The G425 LST is a low-spin bullet that gives Hovland high launch and tight dispersion. Paired with the Speeder 661 TR X shaft, this setup is for bombers with control issues—except Viktor doesn’t have control issues anymore. It’s surgical mayhem off the tee.

June 14, 2025

🏌️ Viktor Hovland: Golf's Smiliest Assassin Is Back for U.S. Open Carnage

Viktor Hovland looks like he should be selling you a travel rewards credit card in a Norwegian ski lodge, but don’t let that baby-faced grin fool you—he’s an absolute killer. It’s U.S. Open week, and Vicky Ice is rolling in hotter than a midsummer espresso shot. He’s lean, he’s mean, and he’s finally got his short game out of whatever witness protection program it was hiding in for the last few years.

This is the guy who once chunked a dozen chips into oblivion, laughed about it in interviews, then went full cyborg and won the FedEx Cup like he was stealing candy from JT’s locker. And now? He’s got a new caddie, a reloaded bag, and the quiet swagger of someone who knows his game is ready to go nuclear.

Hovland is a stats nerd’s dream. Ball-striking tighter than a tax loophole, tempo smoother than a lo-fi playlist, and a work ethic that screams "range rat with a master's degree." He’s basically what you get if Viktor Frankl and a TrackMan had a baby.

But let’s talk about the elephant in the locker room: his short game used to suck. Like, “Why is this guy trying to chip with a frying pan?” kind of suck. But to his credit, Viktor worked his tail off, and suddenly he's pulling off touch shots that make even Jordan Spieth blink. The scars are still there, but so is the swagger.

And let’s not ignore his vibe. Hovland might be the only man in golf who could win the U.S. Open and still look like a guy apologizing for being too loud at brunch. He’s clean cut, polite, always smiling—even when he’s quietly stuffing his playing partners in a metaphorical locker with birdies. He’s like the friendly neighborhood Terminator.

This season, Viktor's gear has had a mild facelift—no wild left turns, but enough tweaks to sharpen his already lethal game. He's still gaming his trusty i210s, but has added some heat with the SIM Ti fairway and U505 utility stick. It’s a mix of loyalty and logic—a bag built for precision, launch, and the occasional thunderclap.

Oakmont, or wherever this chaos ends up being hosted, better watch its back. Viktor’s coming with that 180 mph ball speed and the demeanor of someone who just found out the course is giving out free cinnamon rolls on 18.

He’s not a sleeper pick. He’s not a dark horse. He’s not "just happy to be here." He’s here to win. And when he does? Expect the biggest smile in golf to flash on repeat across every highlight reel and every frozen moment of a major finally falling into his Norwegian lap.

🧰 Viktor Hovland’s 2025 Golf Bag – Full Specs Breakdown (aka “Vicky Ice’s Arsenal of Smiling Destruction”)

Driver: Ping G425 LST 9°, Fujikura Speeder 661 TR X shaft
The G425 LST is a low-spin bullet that gives Hovland high launch and tight dispersion. Paired with the Speeder 661 TR X shaft, this setup is for bombers with control issues—except Viktor doesn’t have control issues anymore. It’s surgical mayhem off the tee.

3 Wood: TaylorMade Sim Ti 15°, Fujikura Ventus Black 7X shaft
A throwback gamer that refuses to leave the bag. The SIM Ti has that hot face and bullet-launch profile Viktor loves, especially with the Ventus Black 7X—a shaft stiffer than a Pinehurst penalty area. It’s the “hit a fairway at 300 yards or else” club.

Utility: Titleist U505 (3), Graphite Design Tour AD DI Hybrid 85X shaft
This hybrid iron is the equivalent of a missile with manners. Hovland uses it for tee boxes, tight approaches, and to let everyone know he's better than you from 240 yards. The Tour AD DI Hybrid shaft brings extra spice and stability.

Irons: Ping i210 (4-PW), KBS Tour-V 120X shafts
These aren’t just irons—they’re family. Hovland has gamed the i210s longer than most golf influencers have had relevance. Soft feel, elite consistency, and a sexy flight profile. The KBS Tour-V 120X shafts are stout enough to handle Viktor’s ball-striking fury without losing feel.

Wedges: Ping s159 50° (12S), 56° (12S), Ping Glide 2.0 60° (TS), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts
These babies are what turned Viktor from a short-game meme into a greenside murderer. The s159s give him modern spin and clean turf interaction, while the Glide 2.0 60°—still holding on like a Hollywood actor in their 60s—adds nostalgia and nastiness. The S400 shafts bring weight and feel for control over those once-cringey chips.

Putter: Ping PLD DS 72 Prototype
This ain’t just a flatstick—it’s a laser-guided scoring weapon. Clean, stable, and built for someone who doesn’t blink. The DS 72 has a forgiving face, a no-nonsense vibe, and zero drama—just like Viktor. He rolls it pure and emotionless, like a Scandinavian assassin.

Ball: Titleist Pro V1
The gold standard. Nothing flashy, nothing gimmicky—just elite feel, control, and flight. It matches Viktor’s whole vibe: consistent, cold-blooded, and devastatingly efficient.

Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Tried, true, and tour-tested. The MCC grips let Viktor feel the club without ripping his hands off. Firm up top, soft below—just like a Scandinavian bedtime story.

This is a bag that doesn’t mess around. It’s not trying to be edgy or trendy. It’s built for domination—fairways, greens, and finally majors. If Hovland wins this week, it won’t be because of one club. It’ll be because the entire setup is a precision orchestra conducted by a grinning, dead-eyed maestro.

🏆 Viktor Hovland at the 2025 U.S. Open: Is It Finally His Major Moment?

Viktor Hovland has been dancing around major glory like it’s a first date with destiny—flirting hard, looking sharp, but never quite sealing the deal. That might change this week. The U.S. Open is chaos personified, and Viktor? He thrives in chaos now.

He’s finished top-10 in every major. He’s won big events, slapped up top fields, and gone full Viking berserker when the FedEx Cup was on the line. And now he’s bringing the full package: elite ball striking, short game rehabbed to scratch levels, and a putter that finally obeys commands. This is Hovland 2.0—same smile, but with way more bite.

The U.S. Open doesn’t favor anyone. It destroys hopes, ruins rounds, and makes grown men cry into their free Range Rover courtesy cars. But Viktor has been forged in fire. He’s paid his dues in bunkers, grown from his chip yips, and figured out how to close tournaments instead of just surviving them.

He’s got the complete toolkit: accuracy off the tee, mid-iron lasers, and a short game that no longer requires a blindfold and prayer. The biggest improvement? He wants the moment now. He doesn’t look overwhelmed. He looks ready to bully the leaderboard.

And let’s face it—he’s due. The golf gods owe him one. They’ve watched him wear that “Close, but…” label for too long. They’ve seen him politely handshake his way to T5s. It’s time to see him hoist a major trophy and smile like he just got handed a free Tesla from the Norwegian government.

Could this be his week? Absolutely. He’s shown the gear is dialed, the swing is grooved, and the mind is sharper than ever. The biggest question is: can he make enough putts? If he rolls it well, he’s the man to beat.

He’s not flashy. He’s not loud. He’s not courting controversy. He’s just quietly becoming one of the most consistent destroyers in professional golf. And if he wins? Expect a celebration that involves a soft smile, a Norwegian flag, and maybe—just maybe—a single swear word in pure Viking joy.

This is Hovland’s shot. Don’t blink.

Grips: Golf Pride MCC

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

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