Bryson DeChambeau will use a 5-iron he built with a 3D printer during the 2025 Masters Tournament, marking the latest in his history of club innovation. The 32-year-old golfer, known for his scientific approach to the game, told ESPN that his willingness to experiment stems from a habit of continuous improvement.
DeChambeau’s Strategy and Performance
DeChambeau has long been an outlier in professional golf for his single-length irons and graphite shafts. His latest 3D-printed club follows earlier experiments, including new wedges he tested during a recent win in South Africa. "There’s this nature that I have about myself where innovation is a habit of mine," he said. "I really find and take pride in that ability to learn, even through failure."
Since joining LIV Golf in 2022, DeChambeau has won just one PGA Tour major—the 2024 U.S. Open. His best Masters finish came in 2024, when he tied for fifth. He missed the cut in 2022 and 2023 but improved to tied for sixth in 2024 and fifth in 2025.
Background on Club Innovation
DeChambeau’s approach to club design is rooted in physics. He previously explained his single-length irons by referencing Force equals mass times acceleration (F=ma). His past deals with LA Golf and Cobra ended in February 2025, allowing him greater freedom to experiment with homemade equipment.
Recent Form and Mindset
DeChambeau enters the Masters on a high note, with back-to-back wins in Singapore and South Africa. He described his game as being in the best shape of his career, outside of his 58 at the Greenbrier in 2023. He attributed his recent Masters success to a more patient approach, though he remains aggressive in his equipment choices.