There are life and game-altering moments that occur in one’s existence, and after 43 years in the game of golf, I’m witnessing the launch monitor’s era, and I welcome the change with open arms. The most important thing for my job is my student’s happiness; they improve their swings, they stripe the ball more solidly more often, they are happier, they find the equipment that suits them. Moreover, I want students to improve the consistency and feel even more of their strike. They are even more comfortable. For me, it’s essential to have both.

After a busy week in professional golf on multiple tours, this episode has a lot to cover, and host Ryan Barath does his best to break it all down—with some golf ranting along the way.

There was the WGC Match Play along with the opposite-field event on the PGA Tour, and then the Kia Classic on the LPGA Tour where Inbee Park went wire-to-wire and won by five shots.

Come for the golf takes, and stay for the final segment where Ryan talks fairway woods, shafts, and how to build the best combo for you.

GolfWRX’s list of the best fairways and hybrids for 2021 is out and being talked about all over—these lists were created by data from the best fitters from the USA and Canada. Ryan Barath and Brian Knudson discuss what made the list and some surprises that missed.