How Liv rookie Josele Luis Ballester builds for his crazy speed

There are certainly some differences in Josele Luis Ballester.

Ask anyone in the college game and they will tell you about the former Arizona Sun Demon and the 2024 US Amateur Champion this Or at least among the first two players who graduated from college this year. He is the definition of a modern golfer: athletic ability, fast (195 mph between the driver), can beat any course on Earth – yes, he is young (only 21 years old). The youth surge is real on the golf course and is becoming more and more like professional tennis. Not only are these kids ready to win, but they usually have one thing every golfer desires: speed. Even slower elite college players have a ball speed of 170 mph. This is different from the game 15 years ago, and Ballester is a prototype example of the game.

It is not an easy task for someone who is suitable for Palestinian speed, because his speed is more important than technology. In other words, he is a primitive athlete and he doesn’t play very high games. His attack angle dropped, his launch was low, and his focus on rotation was probably more critical than most people. Why? At a firing degree below 8 degrees and 195 mph+, you need to rotate each time to keep the ball in the air. The last player I remember was the Cameron Champion.

I had the opportunity to browse the Ballester’s package with Ping’s Liv representative Spencer Rothluebber, who provided some interesting insights into the Ballester’s setup.

JW: What do you need to pay attention to when installing Palist’s speed and launch conditions?

SR: Iron and wedge wise, no different from any other player. Metal woods are different places. Josele’s attack angle is horizontal or negative, so if your 12-travel specification is perfect for most people, it’s not enough to keep the ball in the air. He is launching 7-8 in the range of 2,700-2,900 rpm.

Another unique thing about his setup is that he prefers the softer feel axis. We did this because he didn’t want to miss the remaining shots, mainly hitting the fade out of the tee. It is also a higher elevation driver so he can feel the ball cover while still being able to fire the ball. Therefore, the MCA Diamana RF has a hard handle with a softer tip profile. He plays the driver in the D4+, and to some, it’s like the rock at the end of a bull’s head. Very suitable for the way he offers a club. You will find a large number of tour players want to AOA for control in close to zero, and in the appropriate composition of the attic, CG and axes, you can recreate the optimal launch conditions without “swinging” on them. That’s why health is so important.

JW: He switched from ping cross-border driving to IDI?

SR: Grass interaction is the most important thing. IDI is much better through turf, from crossover to IDI, and the sound/feel is also better. Compared to 3 wood, interactions with all objects are so important. It has an effect on strike points, which in turn has a direct effect on launch, rotation, etc. We must always pay attention especially and someone at his speed.

JW: What is the most difficult aspect of dialing in his schoolbag?

SR: Due to his speed, the wedge is difficult. I tried to promote another wedge to allow more stock shots as his speed makes his distance difficult to control. This is anyone’s dilemma Real Long batsman: The gap may become fashionable, usually at the bottom of the bag. Prioritize players who have short iron/weed shapes and develop in this field (la Dustin Johnson seems to have achieved his greatest success. Essentially, it is teaching the elimination of boxers, and it is also a technician. It’s not easy for some people – it requires a lot of work and commitment.

JW: Did any of his stalker data catch your attention?

SR: Whenever I see Tour Pros at 200 mph [of ball speed]witness is always crazy.

Here is the complete setup of Josele Luis Ballester:

driver: G430 LST 10.5 @ 9.25 (big-)
Axis: Mitsubishi Diaman RF 70TX (tip 1, 45.25 EOG, D4+)

PING G430 LST custom driver

The PING G430 LST driver features exclusive Low Spin Technology (LST) Carbonfly Wrap, a lightweight composite that covers the crown and wraps it in the heel/toe segment of the skirt to save weight and lower CG for more ball speed, less spin and higher MOI. The 8-layer one-piece composite saved four grams and reinstalled 11.5 grams. The weight of movable 22 grams of high density tungsten after weight affects the shooting shape between ±7 yards, between neutral and fading settings. At 440cc, the smaller touring-style LST offers 9° and 10.5° lofts (adjustable +/- 1.5°, both flat with standard 3°) and is best suited for faster swing speeds. Distance difference. Higher ball speed. The shallower, variable thickness faces are thinner and can create more facial deflection to make our maximum distance grow faster by far. The sound solution is a new integral rib structure and adds crown, skirt and only fine-tuned club head frequency to produce the ideal sound and impact experience. Rotating variable rolling radius, lower lofts with lower faces, improve rotation consistency and carry distance. Carbonfly wraps a lightweight composite crown around the heels and toes of the skirt to save weight and lower CG to increase ball speed for higher MOIs. The movable weight is 25 grams, and the high density movable after weight affects the shooting shape +/- 10 yards between the draw, neutral and fade.

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Mini Driver: Taylormade BRNR 13.5
Axis: MCA KURO KAGE 80TX (43.5 EOG, D4)

Practical iron: ping idi #2 18
Axis: Mitsubishi MMT UT 125TX (39.75, D3)

Ping Idi Customized Driving Iron

IDI marks a big step in driving iron and remote performance, giving better golfers the flexibility to choose three lofts to fit their distance numbers and track windows. The loft’s products can be used to launch and rotate 2, 3 and 4 irons and have thinner forged steel faces that bend to increase ball speed and distance. These 2 are traditional drive iron that provides low emission and rotation. 3 (middle launch, intermediate rotation) is designed as a replacement for driving iron or far iron. These 4 fire higher through more rotations, making it easier for people holding green, and are also recommended as long iron alternatives. The 17-4 stainless steel head is both deeper, shallower and shallower, which makes the high/low impact MOI 15% higher and provides room for the new INR air technology. INR-Air is an air bag in Clubhead that suppresses sound and improves feeling. The covered cavity and I beam structure helps reduce vibration. Additionally, IDI’s shorter heel-to-foot makes adjustments easier. To control the shooting, each IDI is about 1/4 inch, which is 1° shorter.

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iron: (4) ping iblade (5-pw) ping blueprint (1 plane, std length, d2+)
Axis: Real Temperament Dynamic Golden Journey x7
Loft: 23/27/30.5/34/38/42/46

wedge: ping Glide Pro forging (50/10, 54/10, 58/10s)
Axis: Dynamic Golden Journey X100 (STD Length, D5)

Putter: Taylormade Spider Tour X (34-inch, 2.5 loft)
Grip: Golf Pride Professionals

Taylormade 2025 Spider Tour X Black L Neck Custom Putter

Spider Tour XL Neck has been providing the stability and performance of a championship for professionals and amateurs for nearly two decades. Scottie Scheffler recently joined the group, entering the winner circle for the third time, first with the Spider Tour XL leader. True Path™ Alignment Clearly navigates green through an optically designed True Path™ Alignment System. This old technology from Taylormade helps you better visualize the hole’s circuit while also making it easier to aim the putter at the target. White TPU Pure Roll™ Insert Experience the soft feel of our White TPU Pure Roll™ plugin. It is made from a mixture of Surlyn and Aluminum with grooves at 45° angles for optimal forward rolling and better overall rolling characteristics. Precise weighting and design thin wall undercuts and wire frames allow precise CG placement, creating superstructures with enhanced stability and forgiveness.

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Grip: Golf Pride Z-Grip Chords

Golf Proud Z-Grip Rope Medium

Golf Pride’s Z-Grip Line Medium Golf Grip combines two layers of texture for feedback and control, and features a deep “Z” texture pattern that is wound vertically around the grip for control and provides a heavy rope texture throughout. The design pattern is equipped with white end cap and white body paint filling.

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