WITB: Using a new Callaway driver, proven iron setup, and distinctive putter, Nacho Elvira claimed his third DP World Tour title at the Dubai Invitational.Against a strong field, Nacho Elvira kept his composure at the Dubai Invitational, celebrating his third DP World Tour win together with a debut in his bag.
Breakthrough with the New Callaway Quantum Driver
His first victory of the year also marked his first tournament use of the new Callaway Quantum driver. The 38-year-old Spaniard relied on the brand-new Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond Max Driver with 7.5 degrees loft and a Graphite Design Tour AD TX shaft. The new Quantum driver proved its worth right away during its inaugural public use.
Consistency on the Fairway
On the fairway, Elvira trusts the Callaway Parady Ai Smoke Max fairway wood, set at 14 degrees and equipped with a Fujikura Ventus TR Red shaft. This setup has remained unchanged for two years. Transitioning from wood to irons, his bag also includes the Callaway Apex UW 25 with a Graphite Design Tour AD TX shaft.
Utility and Compact Iron Setup
A staple in Elvira’s bag is the Callaway X Forged UT CF18 utility iron with 24 degrees loft. Although it dates back to 2018, it has consistently been a reliable option. Elvira wields it with a Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei AV Raw White 90 HY TX shaft, the same combination used in previous tournament wins.
Due to this head-heavy setup, his traditional iron set starts at 5-iron. He plays a Callaway Apex TCB 5-iron combined with Callaway Apex MB irons from 6 to 9, all equipped with KBS $-Taper X shafts, a constant signature in his setup for years.
Elvira also emphasizes precision and variety in his wedges. His four-wedge setup consists of a Titleist Vokey Wedgeworks 44°, Vokey SM10 50° and 54°, and a Vokey Wedgeworks Proto 58°. While the three lower lofted wedges also have KBS $-Taper X shafts, Elvira trusts a True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shaft for the 58-degree wedge.
WITB: Success with the Putter
Perhaps the most eye-catching club in Elvira’s bag is the Odyssey Ai-One Jailbird Mini 1/2 Ball Prototype putter. It features a bold alignment aid with a black line, white semicircle on the crown, and a two-tone face. Having recently switched from another Odyssey model, his confidence in the Ai-One Jailbird Mini 1/2 Ball Prototype paid off: Elvira led the putting statistics in the crucial days, making the putter a key to his success.
The Champion’s Clubs:
Driver: Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond Max (7.5°) with Graphite Design Tour AD 7 TX shaft
Callaway Parady Ai Smoke Max 3-wood with Fujikura Ventus TR Red shaft