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Can a more affordable shaft really compete with the premium options? This week on the Club Junkie Podcast, Brian Knudson puts the VA Composites Baddazz Gold wood shaft to the test. Designed to deliver premium performance at a friendlier price, Brian breaks down how it feels, how it performs on the course, and who should give it a serious look.Then it's time to roll some putts with one of the most eye catching limited releases of the year. Brian reviews the new TaylorMade Spider ZT Americana 250 putter, covering the zero torque design, performance on the greens, and whether this limited edition model is more than just great looks.If you love golf equipment, honest reviews, club fitting, and the latest gear releases, this episode has you covered.Follow Club Junkie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubjunkiepod/X: https://x.com/ClubJunkiePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clubjunkiepodThreads: https://www.threads.com/@clubjunkiepod/Read the latest equipment news and reviews at GolfWRX:https://www.golfwrx.com/?s=club+junkie

The latest Club Junkie Podcast is packed with some of the hottest gear in golf. Brian takes an in depth look at the new LAB Golf VZN.1i putter, breaking down how it performs on the course, who it fits best, and whether the latest zero torque design lives up to the hype.Then it's over to the PGA Tour for a look at the latest equipment spotted at the 2026 John Deere Classic. Rickie Fowler has several intriguing prototype putters in testing, including some unique Cameron creations, and Brian shares his thoughts on them. Plus, get a first look at the new Project X Titan Green "Hulk" wood shaft, the lowest launching and lowest spinning model in the Titan lineup built for the fastest swingers in the game.If you're into putters, prototype gear, tour equipment, and honest golf club reviews, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Subscribe to Club Junkie for weekly golf equipment reviews, tour gear news, interviews with the biggest names in the industry, and the latest club fitting insights.Follow Club Junkie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubjunkiepod/X: https://x.com/ClubJunkiePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clubjunkiepodThreads: https://www.threads.com/@clubjunkiepod/

On this episode of Club Junkie, Brian dives into two very different flatsticks that have been getting plenty of attention lately: the Machine M12 ZTX zero torque putter and the HOG CSX Milled putter. How do they perform on the course? Which one delivers the best feel, forgiveness, and confidence on the greens? Brian breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of both and explains which golfers each model might fit best.The show also shifts to the PGA Tour, where Srixon's new prototype ZXi RKT drivers made their debut at the 2026 Travelers Championship. Brian takes a closer look at the new lineup, including the RKT, RKT LS, and RKT Max models, the updated weighting systems, new face technology, and what these early tour photos might tell us about the future of Srixon's driver lineup.If you're a gear junkie who loves putters, prototype equipment, and getting an early look at what's coming next, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Follow Club Junkie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubjunkiepod/X: https://x.com/ClubJunkiePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clubjunkiepodThreads: https://www.threads.com/@clubjunkiepod

On this week's episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we deliver an in-depth review and head-to-head comparison of the new Cobra OPTM X and Cobra OPTM Max K drivers. We analyze the launch monitor data, spin profiles, and forgiveness levels of both heads to help you decide between the low-spin workability of the X model and the high-MOI stability of the Max K.Next, we take you inside the ropes at the US Open to break down the most exciting prototype gear in professional golf. Our equipment analysis covers Bryson DeChambeau’s mysterious new TaylorMade prototype driver, Taihei Sato’s custom Scotty Cameron putter setup, and Filippo Celli’s unreleased Callaway prototype 3-iron. We wrap up the show in the workshop with a step-by-step guide on how to build a custom set of junior clubs, sharing practical tips on sourcing components, cutting shafts, and managing swing weight for my daughter's new setup.Follow Club Junkie:Instagram: @clubjunkiepodTikTok: @clubjunkiepodThreads: @clubjunkiepodX: @ClubJunkiePod

On this episode of Club Junkie, Brian dives into the all new TaylorMade Spider Tour Torched putters and breaks down everything from the unique torched finish to the performance, feel, and roll on the greens. Are these Spiders just a cosmetic upgrade, or is there more to the story?Then, Brian is joined by Luke Williams from Odyssey Golf to discuss the highly anticipated Damascus Milled putters. Luke shares the inspiration behind the project, the challenges of working with Damascus steel, what makes these putters so special, and why collectors and players alike are excited about Odyssey's latest premium offering.Whether you're a putter junkie, gear collector, or just looking for your next flatstick, this episode is packed with insights on two of the most talked-about putter releases of the year.