Bryson DeChambeau Set to Switch to TaylorMade Driver Ahead of US Open

Bryson DeChambeau appears poised to make a significant equipment change, reportedly preparing to use a TaylorMade driver at the upcoming US Open after years of relying on niche manufacturers. The move marks a departure from his recent strategy of working exclusively with smaller brands such as Avoda, LA Golf, and Krank, which has drawn scrutiny amid his struggles on the major championship circuit this year.

Evidence of the potential switch emerged when two new TaylorMade Qi4D variants appeared suddenly on the USGA Conforming list this week. The drivers, designated as Qi4D Proto 200+ Version 1 and Version 2, are both spec'd at an ultra-low seven-degree loft—matching the specifications of DeChambeau's current Krank driver. Equipment insiders have also circulated photographs suggesting DeChambeau has already been testing an unspecified TaylorMade driver, further substantiating the speculation.

While DeChambeau is unlikely to sign as a formal staff player with TaylorMade, having previously held a full-bag equipment deal with Cobra, the imminent debut of these custom drivers would represent a major coup for the company. The move reflects DeChambeau's ongoing effort to regain form and recapture the major-winning success that defined his career. Whether he will ultimately compete with a TaylorMade driver at Shinnecock Hills for the US Open remains uncertain, though the conforming list entries and testing activity suggest a decision may be imminent.