Justin Thomas has been hinting at breaking his two-and-a-half-year win drought.
A second place on the ZOZO Championship in Japan on his newest begin confirmed the two-time main winner was getting nearer and nearer.
Now he’s in place to get the ‘W’ after taking the third-round lead on the Hero World Problem within the Bahamas.
And the distinction maker as he tries to carry a world-class subject at bay – a brand new driver.
Thomas has a brand new, longer 46” driver within the bag this week, an addition of round an inch and a half to the standard shaft he has on his Titleist GT2.
“I imply, I’ve messed with an extended driver this offseason and I put it in play at present simply because with not a lot wind I felt prefer it was alternative,” stated Thomas after a 66 in spherical one.
“I drove the hell out of it on the again 9.”
JT used a 46″ driver at present, greater than an inch longer than his gamer.
Mentioned he brings it with him to totally different TOUR stops, however hardly places in play. Provides 2-3mph ball pace, 8-10 yards of carry and 15 yards complete.
Cannot get as inventive with it, would not put in play in increased winds https://t.co/6UocrWdLVr pic.twitter.com/jAWBSXiAVq
— Paul Hodowanic (@PaulHodowanic) December 5, 2024
He additionally revealed that it gave him one other 2-3mph of ball pace, an additional 10 yards within the air and as a lot as 15 yards further with roll out.
“I’ve been hitting with it at dwelling. I’ve had a protracted driver that I’ll journey with for the final 12 months or so. I’ve used it a pair occasions, however this shaft that I’m utilizing is totally different. I need to have the ability to have that as a result of I feel there’s some programs that it’s an enormous benefit.”
And it appears to be working.
After a 67 in spherical two, Thomas added: “I drove it nicely at present. While you drive it the place I did at present, you’re feeling like 5 below’s in regards to the worst you would shoot and that’s form of how I really feel proper now.”
And his belief within the membership grew additional after he moved to the highest of the leaderboard – one shot away from World No.1 Scottie Scheffler – with a Saturday 66.
“I’m driving it nice. I’ve had quite a lot of confidence with it,” stated the 31-year-old after shifting to 17-under for the match.
And the stats again it up.
Thomas ranks 1st for Strokes Gained: Off The Tee after 54 holes and in addition 4th in Driving Distance (317.7 yards).
The tweak to his Titleist GT2 could possibly be the distinction maker as he chases that overdue win.
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