In a nerve-wracking playoff, Freddy Schott secures his first DP World Tour win using exclusively Ping clubs.
Freddy Schott claimed his maiden victory on the DP World Tour at the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship 2026 after a tense playoff on the final day. It took a second playoff hole against Scotland’s Callum Hill and American Patrick Reed, who also finished the tournament at -17, for the 24-year-old from Düsseldorf to bring his first major success to Germany. Schott relies fully on the renowned Japanese brand Ping for his club selection.
Mini Driver as a Secret Weapon Off the Tee
The newly crowned winner of the recent DP World Tour event trusts a mini driver off the tee, similar to Marco Penge who recently adopted the same. Schott’s driver is a prototype model by Ping, added to the USGA Conforming List in January 2026. Ping is one of the few manufacturers whose mini drivers are not yet commercially available and are currently used only by top-level players worldwide. Notable features include the \”Prototype\” label on the sole, adjustable weight at the back, an adjustable hosel, and the term \”Spinsistency\” on the clubface, all part of this previously unseen model.
In addition, Freddy Schott carries a Ping utility iron. Previously, depending on course conditions, he used a 2- or 3-iron from the Ping iCrossover series, but has now been spotted with the recently released iDi utility iron from Ping, launched at the end of 2025. The PING iDi is a powerful long game iron that combines modern technology with a compact shape, excellent feel, and high control. It aims to deliver maximum ball speeds and stability, especially as a reliable option for tee shots (as a driving iron) or long approach shots.
Ping Blueprint-S for Control and Performance
For his standard irons (4-PW), Schott uses the Ping Blueprint-S series, a setup he has employed for about a year since the irons were introduced in early 2025. Previously, he played with Ping i59 irons for over two years. The Blueprint-S irons are fully forged from 8620 carbon steel, featuring a thin topline, narrow sole, and matte satin chrome finish. This series targets low-handicap golfers who prefer irons that offer excellent control and performance.
Schott’s wedges are also from Ping, specifically the S259 family. The S259 wedges have precision-milled MicroMax grooves on the clubface and a HydroPearl chrome finish designed to maximize friction and spin, especially in wet conditions. They succeed the popular S159 series and have been on the market since early 2026.
Freddy Schott’s Crucial Putter in the Playoff
The final club in Schott’s bag is also from Ping, a brand renowned since 1959 for its distinctive putter sound. Schott trusts the classic mallet design putters and has been seen playing putters of this shape in the past. His custom Ping PLD Ketsch putter was crafted to his specifications to provide precise roll characteristics and clear feedback. This putter helped him achieve the best putting statistics over the four tournament days and ultimately led