Dahmen’s October Bag
Joel Dahmen has set his bag for the October 2026 season, running a Ping driver and Vokey wedges while keeping his iron game steady. This move comes just as the fall swing heats up, and fans are already scrutinizing the setup. According to GolfWRX, the new setup features a Ping G440 LST driver paired with a Mitsubishi Diamana TB 60 TX shaft. The build suggests a focus on lower spin and maximum control off the tee, a common need for players chasing tight fairways in the autumn wind. The 3-wood is a Ping G430 Max, but the hybrid is a Ping Anser model.
The Specific Gear Details
Breaking down the numbers from the GolfWRX reporting, Dahmen’s driver sits at 9 degrees, a standard setting for a player who generates plenty of clubhead speed. The 3-wood is set at 15 degrees with a Project X HZRDUS Black 80 TX shaft. For the long game, he carries a 20-degree Ping Anser hybrid with a Ping TFC 800 shaft. The iron setup is a mix of models, utilizing PXG 0317 CB clubs for the 4-iron and PXG 0211 ST models for the 5-iron through the pitching wedge. All irons run True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Onyx X100 shafts. The wedge selection is particularly interesting, featuring Titleist Vokey Design SM10 models in 50-08F, 54-10S lofted to 55, and 60-04T. These wedges also run True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts. He completes the bag with a Hanna Golf Prototype putter and SuperStroke Crossline 2.0 grips, hitting the Titleist Pro V1x ball.
Why the Wedges Matter
For a Tour pro like Dahmen, the wedge gap is everything. The specific lofting of the 54-degree wedge to 55 degrees indicates a precise need to cover a yardage gap that standard lofts might miss. This is not random; it is a calculated adjustment for the specific greens he faces this month. The mix of PXG irons shows he is comfortable blending brands to get the right feel and trajectory. While the driver gets the most attention, the wedges often separate the good weeks from the great ones on tour.
With the new gear in the bag, Dahmen is ready to compete in the upcoming fall events. The immediate focus will be on how the new 9-degree driver performs under pressure and if the SM10 wedges provide the spin needed for tight approach shots.
