Golf Equipment: Ernie's driver tweak

 BY GOLF WORLD 20-05-2010

Ernie Els Ernie Els made a driver shaft switch at the Valero Texas Open where he finished in a tie for third place.

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Els changed from True Temper's Project-X to a Fujikura 757 Speeder, which is slightly softer in the tip, promoting a higher launch off the tee.

Els finished T-3 at TPC San Antonio, ranking 29th in driving distance.


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