What’s In The Bag: Linn Grant
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Today’s Golfer finds out what’s in the bag of Linn Grant, the first woman to win on the DP World Tour and 2023 Solheim Cup rookie
Linn Grant made history at the Volvo Scandinavian Mixed in June 2022, becoming the first woman to win a DP World Tour event. The Swede, who only turned pro in 2021 produced a masterclass to win in Stockholm by a whopping nine shots over compatriot and tournament host Henrik Stenson, shooting an eight-under final round 64.
Linn was born on the south-west coast of Sweden, in Helsingborg, where her grandfather James Grant, also a professional golfer, emigrated from Scotland.
“I’m just proud of myself and really happy,” she said. “I just hope people recognize women’s golf, with more sponsors, and this pumps up the women’s game a little bit more.”
The event, which has been played since 1991, was co-sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour in 2020 and rebranded the Scandinavian Mixed, with both male and female golfers competing in the event co-hosted by Stenson and Solheim Cup legend Annika Sorenstam.
Grant’s landmark win at the Scandinavian Mixed was quickly followed by a one-stroke victory over compatriot Lisa Pettersson at the 2022 Skafto Open where she lifted her fourth Ladies European title of the year, and seventh including her three triumphs on the Sunshine Ladies Tour – not bad going!
Further victories at the 2023 Jabra Ladies Open and a first on the LPGA Tour at the 2023 Dana Open have continued Grant’s climb toward the top 20 of the Women’s World Golf Rankings, securing herself a place on Europe’s Solheim Cup team for the first time in the process.
Let’s take a look at Ping golf equipment used by Linn Grant in 2023.
What driver does Linn Grant use?
Linn Grant uses a Ping G430 LST driver (9°) with a Fujikura Speeder TR 757 shaft
The Ping LST drivers traditionally have looked more intimidating at address, this new model looks more friendly and playable sat behind a ball. Ping says the 9,083gcm2 MOI is 5.5% higher than its G425 LST predecessor and is now at the level of most rivals’ more forgiving drivers.
Ping drivers usually favor forgiveness over all-out ball speed and distance, but our data shows the LST is a bit of a brute in 2023. The model was within 0.3mph of the fastest average ball speed of our entire test. And while posting data significantly better than our test averages for protecting ball speed and tightening dispersion, it was also our longest low-spin driver of 2023, with a carry distance of 282 yards – an impressive step forward from the previous model.
Thanks to the carbon crown upping the price, the G430 LST is a sizeable investment over previous titanium Ping drivers. But if your game will benefit from cutting spin and you don’t want to give up forgiveness unnecessarily, the LST will be good now and for years to come.
Read our full Ping G430 LST driver review.
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| Lofts | 9°, 10.5° |
| Stock shafts | Alta CB Black, Ping Tour 2.0 Chrome, Ping Tour 2.0 Black |
| Adjustable hosel | +/- 1.5° |
What fairway wood does Linn Grant use?
Linn Grant uses a Ping G425 Max fairway wood (14.5°) with a Ping Tour 65 shaft
We spent lots of time trawling through our fairway wood test data to see if Ping’s ‘spinsistency’ face story really stacks up. In our test pro's preferred Mitsubishi Tensei Orange shaft, the G425 was fourth best at protecting spin difference between shots, but more importantly, it was also just 0.2% back from the lowest carry drop-off; exactly the sort of additional consistency Ping rave about.
Read our full Ping G425 fairway woods review.
| Lofts | 3 - 14.5°/ 5 - 17.5° / 7 - 20.5° / 9 - 23.5° |
| Stock shafts | Ping Alta CB or Ping Tour |
| Stock grip | Arccos GP Lite 360 Tour Velvet |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes (+/-1.5° loft adjustment and upto a 3° flat lie) |
What hybrids does Linn Grant use?
Linn Grant uses Ping G400 hybrids (19°, 22°) with Tour AD-HY 65 shafts
The G400 is an absolute cracker of a hybrid, which all three testers would be happy to put in their own bags. The beauty of the G400 lies in its versatility and ability to suit so many different types of player. We’re big fans of the across the board performance which was highlighted when the G400 produced our two amateurs second fastest ball speeds from a slightly weaker loft than the test average.
Our test pro loved how the face grooves highlight where you should be impacting shots, and Chris in particular felt able to hit both higher flighted softer landing and lower more penetrating shots for maximum distance. Being able to buy G400 in both a lighter Alta 70 and heavier Tour 85 shaft means all golfers should be able to find their perfect fit and feel.
| Lofts | #2-17°, #3-19°, #4-22°, #5-26°, #6-30° |
| Stock shaft | Ping Alta CB / Ping Tour |
| Adjustable hosel | No |
What irons does Linn Grant use?
Linn Grant uses Ping i210 irons (5-PW) with Dynamic Gold S300 shafts
The i210s are an excellent players’ iron. So good, in fact, that our test pro swapped his iBlades for a set! Their ability to marry good looks with decent levels of playability is what convinced players like Lee Westwood and Tyrrell Hatton to use them.
Unlike muscle-back blades, which are favored by some of the very top players on tour, the i210 is also a great option for good club golfers looking for a solid, reliable iron to keep in the bag for years. Our test pro was particularly impressed with the extra feel he got over the Ping i500s, which can only be put down to additional elastomer in the head which creeps further up the back of the face, supporting the head’s structure and dampening vibration. Put simply, an excellent choice for good golfers.
Read our full Ping i210 irons review.
| Availability | 3-UW |
| 7-iron loft | 33° |
| Stock shafts | Ping AWT 2.0, True Temper XP95, KBS Tour, various others |
What wedges does Linn Grant use?
Linn Grant uses Ping Glide Forged Pro wedges (50°, 54°, 58°) with Dynamic Gold S300 shafts
A proverbial shot maker’s wedge, the Glide Forged Pro is smaller in size (toe to heel) but gives more spin along with a new turf interaction experience. Expect a slightly rounder leading edge, with a similar offset and a little less hosel width compared to the previous Glide Forged wedge.
Read our full Ping Glide Forged Pro wedges review.
| Lofts | 50° / 52° / 54° / 56° / 58° / 59° / 60° |
| Head options | S Grind, T Grind, Eye 2 Toe |
| Stock shaft | Ping Z-Z115 (s) Alta CB Slate (g) |
What putter does Linn Grant use?
Linn Grant uses a Ping PLD Prime Tyne prototype putter
A short slant hosel means you get toe hang, so the model can be a good fit for players switching from toe hang blades in the search of a more forgiving putter. We like how the single white sightline and prominent golf ball width fangs heap focus on the impact area, which is great for golfers who hit a lot of putts away from the center of the face.
Read our full Ping PLD putters review.
| Loft | 3° (+/- 3°) |
| Toe-hang | 20° (+/- 4°) |
| Weight | 360g |
| Stock grip | Ping PP58 Blackout |
What golf ball does Linn Grant use?
Linn Grant uses a Titleist Pro V1 golf ball
Titleist’s flagship balls were played by all four of the men's Major winners in 2022, with Scottie Scheffler using the Pro V1 for his victory at the Masters and as he rose to No.1 in the world. Former World No.1 Justin Thomas used the Pro V1x as he lifted his second PGA Championship before Matt Fitzpatrick secured his maiden Major at the US Open with the Pro V1x. And there was another Grand Slam success for the Pro V1x at The 150th Open, where Cameron Smith sealed the Claret Jug.
On the PGA and DP World Tours, it’s more a case of who doesn’t use a Pro V1 or Pro V1x. Some of the biggest names include Jordan Spieth, Will Zalatoris, Viktor Hovland, Tony Finau, Adam Scott, Tom Kim, Max Homa, Cameron Young, Tyrrell Hatton, Seamus Power, and Sungjae Im.
Read our full Titleist Pro V1 golf ball review.
| Colour | White |
| Layers | Three-piece |
| Cover | Cast urethane elastomer |
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We review the equipment used by golfer Linn Grant, who became the first woman to win on the DP World Tour.
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Linn Grant with Annika Sorenstam and Henrik Stenson.
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Linn Grant uses a Ping G425 Max fairway wood
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Linn Grant uses a Ping G430 LST driver
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Linn Grant uses Ping Glide Forged Pro wedges
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Linn Grant uses Ping i210 irons
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Linn Grant uses a Ping PLD Prime Tyne putter
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Linn Grant became the first woman to win on the DP World Tour at the Volvo Scandinavian Mixed.
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Linn Grant wins 2023 Dana Open
