Golf's most passionate competition is about to kick off outside Paris, where a determined European team is hosting an equally committed United States squad at Le Golf National for the 42nd edition of the Ryder Cup Matches.
The European side is looking to avenge the 17-11 loss they suffered in 2016 at Hazeltine Golf Club, the biggest rout by the U.S. team in 35 years. For their part, the Americans are hoping to win on European soil for the first time since 1993, when they triumphed at The Belfry.
Come Sunday, it's anyone's guess as to which team will earn the 14 1/2 points needed to raise the Cup, but one thing is certain, throughout the opening fourball and foursome competition and as the pressure builds towards the deciding single matches, more players will trust a Pro V1 or Pro V1x than any other golf ball at the Ryder Cup.
And as we get ready for the drama and spectacle that can only be enjoyed during Ryder Cup week, here's a quick look at the gear that Justin Thomas, Francesco Molinari, Rickie Fowler, Jordan Spieth, Tommy Fleetwood, Bubba Watson, Webb Simpson, Paul Casey, Henrik Stenson, Tyrrell Hatton, Ian Poulter and Thorbjorn Olesen will trust as they square off for national honor and Tour bragging rights at Le Golf National.
TEAM USA
Justin Thomas
Golf Ball: Pro V1x
Driver: TS3 9.5º
Fairway: TS3 15º and 915Fd 18º
Irons: 718 AP2 (3) and 718 MB (5-9)
Wedges: Vokey Design SM6 pitching (46.08 F Grind), SM5 gap (52.12 F Grind), SM6 sand (56.14 F Grind) and lob (60.12 K Grind) wedges
Putter: Scotty Cameron X5
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Rickie Fowler
Golf Ball: Pro V1
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Jordan Spieth
Golf Ball: Pro V1x
Driver: 915D2 (9.5°)
Fairway: TS2 (15°)
Hybrid: 816H2 (21°)
Irons: 718 T-MB (4), 718 AP2 (5-9)
Wedges: Vokey Design SM7 pitching (46.10 F Grind), gap (52.08 F grind), sand (56.10 S Grind) and lob (60.04 L Grind)
Putter: Scotty Cameron 009
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Bubba Watson
Golf Ball: Pro V1x
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Webb Simpson
Golf Ball: Pro V1
Driver: TS3 (10.5º)
Fairway: 913Fd (18º)
Hybrids: 913Hd (20º), 915Hd (23.5°)
Irons: 718 MB (5-PW9)
Wedges: Vokey Design SM7 sand (54.14 F grind) and prototype lob (60.06 K grind)
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TEAM EUROPE
Francesco Molinaris
Golf Ball: Pro V1x
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Tommy Fleetwood
Golf Ball: Pro V1x
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Paul Casey
Golf Ball: Pro V1
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Henrik Stenson
Golf Ball: Pro V1
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Tyrrell Hatton
Golf Ball: Pro V1x
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Ian Poulter
Golf Ball: Pro V1x
Driver: TS3 (9.5º)
Fairways: 917F2 (16.5º)
Hybrid: 816 H2 (21º)
Irons: 716 T-MB (4), 718 AP2 (5-PW)
Wedges: Vokey Design SM7 gap (52.12 F-grind), sand (56.14 F-grind) and lob (60.04 L-grind)
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Thorbjorn Olesen
Golf Ball: Pro V1x
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Good luck to all of #TeamTitleist this weekend!