Phil on his equipment comments and the Titleist Pro V1x ball impact

"Phil Mickelson had a conference call with Florida writers Wednesday to promote the upcoming Ford Championship at Doral C.C. Once again, the subject of equipment came up, and Lefty admitted disappointment about being criticized by the press for comments he made about Woods and Nike.

"I certainly should not have gone that direction I went in December and I certainly paid the penalty ten-fold," he said. "What kills me is that all of you guys who printed it and found it easy to lay into me, none of you have admitted the accuracy of the statement."

Mickelson added, "When I try to be honest and up front and give a little insight, I get reamed for it. I don't know what else to say other than the only guy to win (this year) with something other than the (Titleist) Pro V1x is Tiger.""