Ernie Els, the four-time major champion known as “The Big Easy,” continues to dominate the Champions Tour in 2025 with a golf bag that blends precision, power, and feel. With a smooth swing and years of experience, Els has crafted a setup that gives him maximum control from tee to green. Let’s take a closer look at the equipment powering his game this season.
Ernie Els – 2025 WITB
Driver
- XXIO 13 Driver, 8.7°
3‑Wood
- XXIO X 3‑Wood, 14° with EvenFlow Blue 6.5 85x shaft
Utility Irons (2–5)
- Srixon ZX Mk II utility irons
- 2‑iron to 5‑iron with KBS S‑taper 130X shafts
- 2‑iron to 5‑iron with KBS S‑taper 130X shafts
Irons (6–9)
- Srixon ZX7 Mk II irons with KBS S‑taper 130X shafts
Wedges
- Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Tour Rack:
- 52° (Gap), 56° (Sand), 60° (Lob), all with KBS S‑taper 130X
- 52° (Gap), 56° (Sand), 60° (Lob), all with KBS S‑taper 130X
Putter
- Bloodline Golf (model: Vale mallet)
Golf Ball
- Srixon Z-Star XV (Tour Yellow)
Equipment Specs Overview (from January 20, 2025 source)
- Driver: 2022 XXIO 12, 8.7° loft, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 60 TX shaft
- 3-Wood: 2022 XXIO X #3 (14°), Project X EvenFlow Blue 85 6.5
- Utility Irons: 2023 Srixon ZX Mk II (2–5), KBS $‑Taper 130 X
- Irons: 2021 Srixon ZX7 (6–9), same KBS shafts
- Wedges: 2023 Cleveland RTX 6 Tour Rack (52°, 56°, 60°), KBS shafts
- Putter: 2022 Bloodline Vale mallet (Odyssey Stroke Lab shaft)
Conclusion
Ernie Els’ 2025 bag is a testament to both cutting-edge technology and trusted performance. From XXIO woods to Srixon irons and Cleveland wedges, every club in his arsenal plays a role in maintaining his legendary consistency. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a weekend warrior, there’s something to learn from the tools of a true golfing icon.