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TG2: “If you could only play one brand, what would it be?” (Part 2)
“If you could only play one brand, what would it be?” Brian Knudson and Andrew Tursky debate their choices in part 2 of this podcast (click here in case you missed Part 1). Also, TG2 welcomes special guest and GolfWRX Forum Member Ed Settle to the show to discuss what clubs he has in the bag.
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Club Junkie
Tour Edge Exotics mini driver review + TaylorMade Spider ZT Max first look – Club Junkie
On this episode of Club Junkie, I put the new Tour Edge Exotics Mini Driver to the test and break down the performance, forgiveness, distance, and where it fits compared to a traditional driver or strong fairway wood. If you have been curious about adding a mini driver to the bag, this one is worth a look.
I also dive into the new TaylorMade Spider ZT Max putter that was recently spotted and discuss the growing zero torque putter trend. Plus, there is a closer look at the new Project X Titan Yellow shaft showing up on the PGA Tour and what makes it different from other profiles currently out there.
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Club Junkie: Ping i540 irons review + L.A.B. VZN.1i putters and Graphite Design shaft sightings
On this episode of Club Junkie, I dive into the brand-new Ping i540 irons and talk about where they fit in the lineup, their 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 L.A.B. 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.
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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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Joro
Feb 19, 2018 at 3:07 pm
I have never seen such stupid comments to a simple question, it is obvious only a couple of you really read what they asked.
New TM M3s. Wedges, Putter and Ball. That is one brand as asked.
Robert Parsons
Feb 19, 2018 at 1:15 pm
Is this really a question?
KaBoom Baby!!!!!
HDTVMAN
Feb 19, 2018 at 1:00 pm
I was all Callaway with a Fusion driver & 5, Apex hybrids & irons, PM Wedges, Odyssey putter, until I replaced the driver with a Ping G400 Max and a Ping putter. Waiting for the G700 irons to come out and give them a shot, along with the Glide 2.0’s.
Kohrean
Feb 19, 2018 at 12:01 pm
I dont know if its tribalism, but I like the same brand bag for the simple reason that it feels very similar across all clubs in my bag. Except for the putter, which seems to change more frequent than I like to admit, I found that matching my wedges with same brand gives me similar feedback and feel, irons from same brand transitioning well from those wedges, and woods and hybrids that also match in feel, sound, and trajectory.
GeraldT’sMom
Feb 19, 2018 at 11:16 am
I use an awesome Distance Whip driver. Carry it about 296 all day long. Also use a set of Pal Joey irons with extra weak liofts. Will play any of you WRXers for money!
Sven Olsen
Feb 19, 2018 at 11:15 am
Taylormade TP 2014 MB, R11S woods alt M3/4 woods
LeBlanc
Feb 17, 2018 at 6:32 pm
If i could only play one band, what would it be? Simple… The Beatles… 😀
The dude
Feb 17, 2018 at 5:44 pm
Powerbilt …..it’s no contest!….and there are no lines are walmart
Fuzzy
Gerald Teigrob
Feb 16, 2018 at 7:04 pm
I’ve essentially played Adams Golf for the past ten years or so. I picked up the odd club such as a Cobra Fly Z 9 iron and a Callaway XR sand wedge. Otherwise, I would say I am pretty brand loyal.
Justin
Feb 16, 2018 at 8:21 pm
Me too. I love my Adams clubs particularly my Tight Lies fairways. I’ve tried Cobra but I always go back to my first love – Adams all the way.
The Taint
Feb 17, 2018 at 10:51 am
Adams work great for those 65 and older who are on a budget. Great sticks, thanks for sharing G money!
steve
Feb 16, 2018 at 5:23 pm
Brand loyalty is a form of tribalism, an instinct that resides in our primal psyche.
People want to “belong” to a group for comfort and safety, however to link one’s identity to a commercial brand is outright pathetic.
Just imagine how immature and weak it must be to wear or play and display the name of a brand! You become a walking talking advertisement for that brand and paying a premium for the dubious honor!
Idiotic and all too common in humanity. No other identity other than a product!! 🙁
Justin
Feb 16, 2018 at 8:23 pm
Nothing wrong with playing clubs you love. If that’s tribalism then I’m a proud tribalist.
Gerald Teigrob
Feb 19, 2018 at 3:48 pm
Agreed, Justin. I am a tribalist too and very happy to have found clubs that work for me!
Gerald Teigrob
Feb 19, 2018 at 3:47 pm
Actually, Steve, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I have gone back and forth with the Redlines and Adams A7s. I am looking for the Adams 7 hybrids to match so |I can play those hybrids like my 5 iron.I used to wonder why I had trouble with the stiff steel in the A7 hybrid irons, and then between GolfTec and Golf Town, I no longer faded or sliced my shots, I can draw or hit the ball straight. Knowing all this information encouraged me to go back to the A7 irons, and bogey golf or slightly better will translate into some 80s rounds this year. Nothing wrong with wearing my Adams Golf hats or carrying my Adams Golf stand bag. Unless if you consider stupid playing the best golf since my early 30s! SMH PGA pros do it, so are they really that immature? Think before you post!
Chuck Zirkle
Feb 16, 2018 at 3:29 pm
I have played all the major brands and finally settled on 100% Titleist, including Vokey and Scotty Cameron. Am very pleased with their performance. I go to their Titleist Thursdays when they are in my area for free fittings and at 71 I am playing very consistent golf and hold my handicap around 10.
steve
Feb 16, 2018 at 6:12 pm
You are soooo proud to be a Titleist golfer but what about their balls… do you play Kirkland? … 😮