Podcasts
TG2: Are “Handcrafted” Project X shafts really any different? Don Brown explains
Don Brown, the Director of Golf Innovation and Product Strategy at Project X speaks on why “Handcrafted” shafts are different, Dynamic Gold vs. Project X iron shafts, designing Henrik Stenson’s Grafalloy Blue shaft, the new Project X Smoke shaft, why Project X HZRDUS Black got so popular, and much more!
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Club Junkie’s Titleist GTS driver fitting results!
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, what I learned during the process, 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.
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Club Junkie WITB, week 16: New Titleist GTS woods!
Excited for this week’s WITB as we get to add the new Titleist GTS woods to the bag! I was fit at Titleist’s TPI facility in Oceanside California a few weeks ago and my new clubs just showed up. I am also adding a cool set of irons that I built last year some wild custom wedges into a new golf bag. Speaking of the bag I have a new Ghost Anyday Black Ops stand bag that I will be using on my Motocaddy Remote M7 electric cart.
Driver: Titleist GTS3 (11 degrees @ 10.25)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 6s
3-wood: Titleist GT1 3Tour (14.5 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD CQ-7s
5-wood: Titleist GTS (18 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 7s
9-wood: Titleist GT1 (24 degress)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 7s
Irons: Bettinardi CB24 (5-PW)
Shafts: KBS C-Taper Lite 110 stiff
Wedge: TaylorMade MG5 (50-09 SB)
Shaft: Mitsubishi MMT 125 Stiff
Wedge: TaylorMade MG5 (56-12 SB)
Shaft: Mitsubishi MMT 125 Stiff
Wedge: TaylorMade MG5 (60-08 LB)
Shaft: Mitsubishi MMT 125 Stiff
Putter: Dan Carraher ZT Proto
Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour
Bag: Ghost Anyday Black Ops Stand Bag
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A putter that I love and hate – Club Junkie Podcast
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.
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allan
Nov 5, 2018 at 6:44 pm
Sooooo preeeeety…. I want them in my WITB arsenal of weapons… OoOoOooh
dgtails
Nov 5, 2018 at 11:47 am
i think i would have prefered this from someone who doesn’t manufacture shafts….$250 upcharge for hand crafted is a bit much.
ogo
Nov 3, 2018 at 10:17 pm
Listen… because the shaft is the most important part of the golf club… then the grip and lastly the clubhead. All gearheads and duffers get it bass ackward… they only look at the clubhead and slobber over it. Stoooopid…!!!
Yours Truly
Nov 2, 2018 at 4:08 pm
Some lures are designed to catch fish, other lures are designed to catch fishermen….
ogo
Nov 3, 2018 at 10:21 pm
… and a pretty golf shaft connected to an equally pretty clubhead… and the gearheads proudly proclaim “I love it!”. Makes ya wonder why anybody human would “love” cold metal… 😮