What’s more important than the skill set for a golfer? For the majority, it is the choice that they make with the clubs. Well, for the Finnish golfer, it seems like he has made the ideal choice, looking at the close finishes that he achieved till now at the PGA Tour. With his outstanding performance since the beginning of 2025, the golfer is on a promising run to get his first PGA Tour victory.
Valimaki, who turned professional in 2019, has 8 career victories under his name. However, he fell short of his maiden victory. In 2024, he was runner-up at the Mexico Open. Even in 2025, he has managed to get a decent finish with T15 at the Farmers Insurance Open. With his impressive performance and eagerness to get the first PGA Tour victory, let’s check out what he carries at the course.
The 26-year-old achieved the average driving distance of 309.6 yards at his last runner-up performance. All thanks to his preference for the tee shot, Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond S driver. To suit his style, he has adjusted it to 9 degrees loft and with an Accra TZ RPG 462 M5+ shaft. The driver offers an ideal balance for achieving long and forgiving distance to stay on the greens. The AI-powered driver at $449 is a great option for the first shot.
After the driver, he carries a Callaway Paradym 3 Wood with 16.5 degrees loft. The new AI-designed strength face cup of the club optimizes speed, launch, and spin for maximum accurate distance. After the driver, it can be a great savior to stay on the greens and achieve distance. Coming at $250, it makes a great option for long distance.
To make the best for the greens or covering the fairway, he carries Callaway irons, including X Forged UT 19 degrees and Apex MB (4-9). The irons are great for ball striking but require ideal contact as it has less forgiveness. Paired with these skills, the iron can get the best results at the course. Priced at roughly $215 per club, it is ideal for low handicap players.
After the long distance coverage and showcasing pure golfing skills. The Finnish man takes out his preferred clubs for the final shots.
Sam Valimaki’s preference for the greens
The final few shots require precision and ideal trajectory projection. For this, he uses Callaway wedges to reach near the cup. The bag has Callaway Jaw Raw 46-10S, 50-10S, 56-10S, and 60-10J paired with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts. The versatility of the wedge, apart from the great finish, can be observed with its impressive distance control for both short and long distances. Coming in at $149 each, they are a great way to reach the cup.
At last, for making the score move, Valimaki has Odyssey Ai-One #1 putter. The milled face club offers consistent ball speed with a premium feel to increase the opportunity of converting every shot. The premium putter is priced at approximately $300.
With the great preference of clubs and a close finish at the PGA Tour till now. Will Sam Valimaki get his maiden win this year? What is your prediction for it? Let us know in the comments below.
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