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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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Porker
Jan 4, 2021 at 3:07 pm
No matter what you or anybody says.. Tiger won’t ever consider himself done until he has 19 majors… if he gets there, we can have this discussion… this is a bit premature.. (she says)
Joe
Jan 4, 2021 at 1:02 pm
Jack is the GREATEST, period. Aside from the fact he won more majors than Tiger, he was 2nd in majors 18 times (to Tiger’s 6, I believe it is). Jack was also an elite ATHLETE, in other sports, not just golf, which is more proof he was the GOAT.
A. Commoner
Jan 4, 2021 at 9:34 am
Largely because change is constant and all pervasive, picking a “greatest” in anything is simply a “fool’s exercise.”
Hue Davis
Jan 4, 2021 at 12:32 am
To be a GOAT, undisputed action in the game must be one of the criteria.
TW’s attitude towards penalties to be taken are seriously on the brink of breach in some cases.
Richo
Jan 3, 2021 at 9:38 pm
What a load of garbage. TW isn’t even close to being the GOAT. In order to be the GOAT of anything, you have to be a quality human being and TW isn’t even a shadow of that.
Bradley Read
Jan 3, 2021 at 12:50 pm
Ben Hogan is the goat. Until the others have their legs crushed and almost die. Mr Hogan did it himself, no teacher, no video, himself only. Oh…did jack or tiger watch their fathers put a bullet in their heads at the age of 6 and then become the greatest ball striker/player of all time????
Taylor Richard
Jan 2, 2021 at 2:48 pm
Different eras can never be honesty evaluated. Different competeters,different courses, different equipment But if you put a gun to my head and I had to name the Goat it would be Jack Nicklaus
John Wunder
Jan 3, 2021 at 8:43 am
I totally agree with your comparing era’s argument. It’s impossible. Jack had more competition without question. Tiger had more drama, more eyeballs etc. It’s always going to come down to what WE as golf fans think. I think Tiger is the greatest for a ton of reasons I discussed on the POD and others I didn’t have time to. Every point I made brings with it a valid argument against it. That’s what makes the convo so much fun.
Risky Plan
Jan 2, 2021 at 1:26 pm
He isn’t the GOAT. He could have been, but he found a way to fall short, the GOAT wouldn’t have done that.
John Wunder
Jan 3, 2021 at 8:47 am
From a moral standpoint you make a good point but the path is the path in my opinion. Whether its self inflicted or not you still have to walk it. Jacks resistance to external drama is def a check in the positive box for him. perhaps we call it strong moral will. fun part is we will never know who the actual GOAT is.