Podcasts
The Gear Dive: The “Wedge Wizard” Jacob Sanborn
Jacob Sanborn, known on Instagram as “The Wedge Wizard,” speaks on getting started in the industry, the new frontier of club customization and how art is finally making its way into golf clubs.
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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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Aaron Rai’s winning WITB: 2026 PGA Championship
Russell Henley’s winning WITB: 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge
Photos from the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
CJ Cup Byron Nelson Tour Report: Koepka and Kim’s newest putters finally get hot
Charles Schwab Challenge Tour Report: MacIntyre, Åberg and Spaun all switch putters, TaylorMade launches new Spider
Details on J.J. Spaun’s surprise putter switch
GolfWRX Launch Report: 2026 Titleist GTS drivers
Photos from the 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge
PGA Championship Tour Report: Fitzpatrick, Koepka among big-name putter switches for Aronimink
Photos from the ShopRite LPGA
Maria Torres WITB 2026 (June)
Driver: Ping G440 LST (9 degrees) Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 5-M4 3-wood: Ping G440 Max (15 degrees) Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4 5-wood: Ping G440...
Eric Cole WITB 2026 (June)
Driver: PXG Lightning Tour Max (9 degrees) Shaft: Project X Titan Yellow 70 TX 3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (15 degrees) Shaft:...
Si Woo Kim WITB 2026 (May)
Driver: Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond (8.5 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X Mini driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Mini...
Wyndham Clark’s winning WITB: 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D (10.5 degrees) Shaft: Project X Titan Yellow 60 TX 3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D Tour (15 degrees) Shaft: Project...
B Wilk
Oct 8, 2018 at 1:42 pm
I’ve been in the business for a couple decades and have never met a nicer guy. One of Oceanside’s finest! I find it very refreshing hearing stories from the younger generation of golf enthusiasts. Im also quite positive if you take the time to tell Jacob about your wedge shot patterns he is a going to not only make your wedge shine but make you a better player. He’s the real deal.
bruce
Oct 8, 2018 at 1:10 am
All of the voices in the anti-Kavanagh demonstrations were women voices…. older and younger millennial man-hating man-bashing feminists marching, screaming, demonstrating against the rule of law. Men are silent, hiding, frightened. These crazed women hate old white men… their fathers. Hide on the golf course, cowards.
JP
Oct 8, 2018 at 10:42 pm
What does this have to do with wedges?
geo
Oct 9, 2018 at 3:50 pm
Bruce seems to think,(using that term loosely), rather than join women protesting a child molesting, drunk for Supreme Court
many men hide on the golf course, with their wedge by their side.
LaMont
Oct 8, 2018 at 12:48 am
Guys talk about wanting “Tour Quality” pieces and getting to see the real craftsmen behind them. This guy is learning, but is miles behind talents liike Aaron Dill, Rusty Estes and a couple others. What? Those names aren’t familiar? That is because they were not built overnight on social media, with pretty pictures and fluff. Rusty is the REAL man behind Fourteen Tour clubs and works his butt off in an independent tour van. Aaron is someone who impressed Mr Vokey enough in a very short time, that Bob knew, “this is the guy!” You’ve managed a second fluff piece on a personality built on pretty pictures and social media prowess. Congratulations.
shawn
Oct 6, 2018 at 4:36 pm
Saxiest pns wedge… and the colors are totally erºtic… belongs in my bag where they can intermingle with my driver… 😮