WITB: With a new Callaway driver, trusted iron setup, and standout putter, Nacho Elvira secured his third DP World Tour title at the Dubai Invitational. A look inside the winning bag.
Against a strong field, Nacho Elvira kept his composure at the Dubai Invitational, capturing his third DP World Tour victory with a new addition to his bag.
Breakthrough with the New Callaway Quantum Driver
Elvira’s first win of the year coincided with his debut using the new Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond Max Driver, featuring a 7.5-degree loft and a Graphite Design Tour AD TX shaft. The 38-year-old Spaniard’s new driver proved effective immediately in its first public outing.
Consistency on the Fairway
On the fairway, Elvira relies on the Callaway Parady Ai Smoke Max fairway wood set at 14 degrees with a Fujikura Ventus TR Red shaft, a setup unchanged for two years. His bag is complemented by the Callaway Apex UW 25 utility club, also fitted with a Graphite Design Tour AD TX shaft.
Utility and Compact Iron Setup
A staple in Elvira’s bag is the 2018 Callaway X Forged UT CF18 Utility iron with 24 degrees loft, paired with a Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei AV Raw White 90 HY TX shaft—the same combo used in previous wins. His traditional iron set starts at a 5-iron, featuring a Callaway Apex TCB 5-iron and Callaway Apex MB irons from 6 to 9 all equipped with KBS $-Taper X shafts, maintaining a setup constant over the years.
He also employs a precise four-wedge setup with Titleist Vokey Wedgeworks: 44°, Vokey SM10 at 50° and 54°, and a Vokey Wedgeworks Proto 58°. The lower loft wedges use KBS $-Taper X shafts, while the 58-degree wedge utilizes a True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shaft.
WITB: Success with the Putter
The most eye-catching club in Elvira’s bag is the Odyssey Ai-One Jailbird Mini 1/2 Ball Prototype putter. Featuring a distinctive alignment aid with a black line, white semicircle on the crown, and a two-tone face, this putter propelled Elvira to lead putting stats during the decisive days, becoming a key factor in his win.
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
Callaway Apex UW 25 with Graphite Design Tour AD TX shaft
Callaway X Forged UT CF18 Utility iron with 24° loft and Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei AV Raw White 90 HY TX shaft
Callaway Apex TCB 5-iron with KBS $-Taper X