The Masters is one of the most prestigious championships on the golfing calendar, the only men’s Major championship to take place at the same course every year.

Known for its stunning backdrop, Augusta National has produced many incredible finishes throughout its history, with one of the keys to success being the ability to put the ball in-play from off the tee.

Rory McIlroy tees off the 18th at Augusta National

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Looking at the past winners, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm and Dustin Johnson all ranked inside the top 10 for Strokes Gained: Off the Tee when they won, while an above average week for Hideki Matsuyama off the tee also secured him a Green Jacket.

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the 90th Masters, we’ve taken a look at what drivers the world’s best have in-play for the first men’s Major of 2026.

Take a look at the full set-ups below…

most-used golf balls at The Masters, where Titleist dominates, the most used driver brand is incredibly close between Titleist, Ping and Callaway, with the three manufacturers used by 24, 22 and 21 players.

It’s not just the newest models either, as seven different Titleist heads feature, while seven Ping and seven Callaway models are also spread among the field.

Behind the trio of brands is TaylorMade, with four of the world’s top 10 using its drivers. Srixon, Cobra, PXG and Krank make up the remaining 12 spots at The Masters.

Ping G440 LST drivers are in-play at Augusta National, narrowly edging out the Titleist GT3 which is used by nine players.

Ranked as one of the best drivers money can buy, the low-spinning model is not just used by Ping staffers, but also equipment-free agents, including Patrick Cantlay and Chris Gotterup.