Bag Check
Viktor Hovland Bag Check: Every Club He Plays in 2026
Fayrway Pros · 10 September 2026
Viktor Hovland is one of the most brand-loyal players in the game. While plenty of tour pros chop and change their gear every season, Hovland has built a near all-Ping bag and mostly left it alone. He wins with a Ping G440 LST driver, a set of Ping i210 irons that first went on sale back in 2018, and a Ping PLD DS72 prototype putter. The one thing that is not Ping? The ball. He plays a Titleist Pro V1, the exact same dozen you can put in your own bag today.
That is what makes Hovland such a fun Bag Check. His setup is a lesson in the value of not tinkering. The irons are old enough to be in secondary school and he is still striping them. So while you cannot buy his fitted, tour-issue clubs off a shelf, the thinking behind the bag is refreshingly simple to copy: find gear that works, then leave it alone.
Viktor Hovland's full bag, club by club
| Club | Model | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | Ping G440 LST (9 degrees) | Fujikura Ventus TR Black VeloCore+ 6 X shaft. The LST head is the low-spin, workable option in the G440 line. | |
| 3-wood | TaylorMade Qi4D (15 degrees) | The one non-Ping wood in the bag, on a Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X shaft. | |
| Utility iron | Ping iDi (3) | A driving iron for tight tee shots and long approaches. A Ping G440 hybrid rotates in on softer, longer courses. | |
| Irons | Ping i210 (4-PW) | KBS Tour-V 120 X shafts. First released in 2018 and still in the bag, which tells you plenty. | |
| Wedges | Ping S259 (50, 56), Ping Glide 2.0 (60) | He switched to the newer S259 grinds at the start of 2026, keeping the older Glide 2.0 for the lob wedge. | |
| Putter | Ping PLD DS72 prototype | A milled prototype blade around 36 inches with a patina finish. | |
| Ball | Titleist Pro V1 Titleist Pro V1£49.95Buy on Amazon |
The one item in his bag you can buy in a couple of clicks. He has trusted the Pro V1 for years. | £49.95 |
| Glove | Plain white cabretta tour glove | Nothing flashy, worn on the lead hand as usual for a right-handed player. |
Sources: Today's Golfer and Golf Monthly, both current for 2026.
The item you can buy today
Here is the honest bit. Almost everything in Hovland's bag is fitted, tour-issue Ping kit that you cannot simply add to a basket. The one exception is the ball, and it is the same ball a club golfer can pick up without a fitting.
Titleist Pro V1
- Tour-proven three-piece construction
- Soft feel with low long-game spin
- Consistent flight in wind
Price on Amazon
£49.95
The Pro V1 is the most-played ball in professional golf for a reason. It gives you a soft feel around the greens without ballooning into the wind off the tee, and the flight is predictable enough that you can trust your yardages. If you want to genuinely play a piece of Hovland's setup, this is the piece, and it costs a fraction of the clubs.
Not sure a premium ball is right for your game? Our guide to golf ball compression and swing speed walks through when a Pro V1 makes sense and when a softer, cheaper ball will serve you better.
The clubs you cannot just add to a bag
The rest of Hovland's bag is a masterclass in restraint. The Ping G440 LST driver is the low-spin head in the range, built for players who deliver plenty of speed and want to keep the ball flight down. His is on a stiff Fujikura Ventus shaft and set to 9 degrees, which is aggressive and not a starting point most amateurs should copy blind. If you are shopping for a driver, the smart move is a proper fitting rather than chasing his exact loft. Browse the drivers collection and get matched to your own numbers.
The Ping i210 irons are the headline story. They launched in 2018 and Hovland has never felt the need to move on. That is worth remembering the next time a shiny new set tempts you: a good iron that fits your swing does not expire. If you want that same compact, players' iron feel, the irons collection has current options in the same mould.
His wedges are a mix of the newer Ping S259 in 50 and 56 degrees plus an older Ping Glide 2.0 lob wedge at 60 degrees. Mixing wedge generations like that is common on tour, because a player keeps the one that performs and only swaps what needs improving. Find your gaps in the wedges collection.
The Ping PLD DS72 prototype putter is a milled blade with a patina finish, and being a prototype it is not something you will find on a shelf. The retail PLD range gives you the same feel and craftsmanship. Have a look at the putters collection for a blade in the same spirit.
The closest setup you can actually buy
You will never own Hovland's fitted, tour-issue bag, and you should not try to. But you can copy the approach, which is the part that actually matters.
Start with the ball, because that is the one exact match: a dozen Titleist Pro V1. From there, get fitted rather than shopping by name. A low-spin driver head like the G440 LST only works if your speed and delivery suit it, so let a fitter confirm the loft and shaft. For the irons, take the lesson rather than the model: pick a compact players' iron that fits, then commit to it for years the way Hovland has. Pair it with a two-wedge-plus-lob setup and a blade putter you trust, and you have the shape of his bag without pretending to have his swing.
Frequently asked questions
What ball does Viktor Hovland use?
A Titleist Pro V1. It is the one item in his bag that is not Ping, and he has played it for several years. It is the same retail dozen you can buy yourself.
What driver does Viktor Hovland play?
A Ping G440 LST set to 9 degrees, fitted with a Fujikura Ventus TR Black VeloCore+ X-stiff shaft. The LST is the low-spin head in the G440 family.
What putter does Viktor Hovland use?
A Ping PLD DS72 prototype, a milled blade around 36 inches with a patina finish. It is a prototype, so it is not sold at retail, but the standard Ping PLD range is close in feel.
How old are Viktor Hovland's irons?
His Ping i210 irons were first released in 2018. He has stuck with them because they fit and perform, which is a good reminder that a well-fitted iron does not go out of date.
Can I buy Viktor Hovland's exact setup?
Only the ball. His clubs are fitted, tour-issue Ping gear, some of it prototype, so the clubs themselves are not available off the shelf. The Titleist Pro V1 ball is the one exact match.
Why does Hovland play a TaylorMade 3-wood in a Ping bag?
Even loyal tour players will carry a different brand in one slot if it simply performs better for them. His 15-degree TaylorMade Qi4D is the single non-Ping wood in an otherwise all-Ping long game.
Want more tour setups broken down the same way? Head to the Bag Check hub for the full roster.
Setup as reported September 2026, equipment changes through the season, so treat this as a guide.
