Club Junkie

On this episode of Club Junkie, I dive into the brand new Ping i540 irons and talk about where they fit in the lineup, the performance on the course, and who I think they are really made for. There is a lot to love and maybe one complaint in the new i540 irons.The show also covers the new LAB VZN.1i putters that have started showing up, plus some new Graphite Design Tour AD shafts spotted out on the PGA Tour and what makes them interesting. Wrapping things up, I might swap a few shafts into some putters and talk through how those changes might completely alter feel and performance.Follow Club Junkie on social media:Instagram: @clubjunkiepodX: @ClubJunkiePodTikTok: @club.junkie.golfThreads: @clubjunkiepod

On this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, I head to the Titleist Performance Institute for a full driver fitting with the new Titleist GTS lineup. We dive into the fitting process, talk about what made the biggest difference in performance, and break down how the different GTS heads and shaft combinations compare on the launch monitor. If you are thinking about a new driver setup for this season, there is a lot to take away from this one.I also get into Brooks Koepka and the gear setup he brought to the PGA Championship, including the putters that caught my eye during the week. There are some interesting equipment trends showing up at the highest level right now and we break down what stands out.To wrap things up, I talk about reshafting a few wedges and swapping an adaptor onto a new shaft for another build project in the shop. A gear packed episode from start to finish for anyone who loves golf equipment and club building.Follow Club Junkie everywhere:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clubjunkiepod/X https://x.com/ClubJunkiePodTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@clubjunkiepodThreads https://www.threads.com/@clubjunkiepod

The new Titleist GTS drivers and fairway woods are here and we’re taking a full deep dive into everything golfers want to know. On this episode of GolfWRX Radio, Stephanie Luttrell from Titleist joins us to break down the technology, design goals, player feedback, and performance behind the newest GTS lineup.We talk about what makes the GTS drivers different, how the fairway woods were engineered for speed and consistency, the fitting insights players need to know, and which models could fit the widest range of golfers. From tour inspired shaping to real world forgiveness, this episode covers it all.If you’re curious about the latest Titleist GTS woods and want insider insight straight from the source, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we dive into one of the most interesting flatstick releases of the year with a full review of the new TaylorMade SYSTM 2 putters. After spending time on the greens, I break down what makes this design stand out, where it performs, and why it has me completely torn between loving it and fighting it. If you are into feel, alignment, and consistency, this is one you will want to hear about.We also take a look at some of the putters in play on the PGA Tour last week. From familiar favorites to a few surprising setups, there is always something to learn from what the best players in the world are rolling with under pressure.To wrap things up, I walk through the process of building a set of JP Golf Prime irons paired with Baddazz Gold Series shafts. From component selection to performance goals, this is a deep dive into what goes into creating a unique custom set and why this combo has been so intriguing.Follow Club Junkie for more gear talk and behind the scenes content:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clubjunkiepod/X https://x.com/ClubJunkiePodTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@club.junkie.golfThreads https://www.threads.com/@clubjunkiepodListen to more episodes and read gear content at GolfWRXhttps://www.golfwrx.com/?s=club+junkie

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Well folks, we made it to Episode 50 which we hope is just a quick stop on a long journey with Fore Love of Golf.  #50 is a special one for us as we were able to bring on friend of the pod, Sean McDonough.  If you’ve watched any sports over the last 35+ years, there’s a decent chance you’ve seen or heard Sean.  From The Masters to Monday Night Football, NCAA Hoops and Olympic Luge (Sean is a big Luger), he has added to so many memories for millions of people.

It was great to have him on, and we are going to hold him to coming back for #100.  Oh yeah, sorry to Hunter for all of the jabs he took tonight...we missed ya buddy.