Podcasts
The Gear Dive: Ryan Palmer finally switches irons…after 9 years
Check out the full podcast on SoundCloud below, or click here to listen on iTunes!
5:30 Palmer intro
6:20 Palmer’s background
7:10 On growing up in Texas, Texas golf – 8:10
8:15 Early equipment
9:15 What he looks for in an iron
10:40 Woods, driver fitting
12:40 Driver numbers
13:25 Driver for 2019
13:45 Iron switch
14:40 Tour pros without equipment contracts
17 710 AP2, iron switch
19:15 Putter
20:50 Claw grip
21:35 Other clubs
22:25 Accra shaft
24:05 Fourteen golf
24:50 shaft preferences
25:30 2019 season
27:00 Moving the PGA Championship to May
27:35 Favorite major?
28:40 Thoughts on The Match
30 If you could go back in time and talk to yourself 15 years ago…
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.
Club Junkie
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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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...
Dave r
Dec 16, 2018 at 4:10 pm
STOP With the podcasts I can read.
Bladehunter
Dec 2, 2018 at 5:30 pm
Never listen to podcasts. I learned to read in elementary school. And who wants to look like an idiot in public with earbuds in. Words people. I want to read words.
Calvin
Dec 3, 2018 at 11:29 am
I don’t think it’s the earbuds that make you look like an idiot…..
Terry, this is not a Game
Dec 10, 2018 at 11:47 am
I agree Bladehunter! People who listen are IDIOTS!
Scratchscorer
Dec 2, 2018 at 1:32 pm
When I see it’s a video or podcast, I just keep it moving. I come here for articles. I can go to YouTube to watch videos or other forms of media to listen to a podcast. I come here to read.
Jimbo
Dec 3, 2018 at 5:43 pm
Agree
joe
Dec 2, 2018 at 12:45 pm
No more podcasts, but if you keep them, post the transcript.
Scooter
Nov 30, 2018 at 5:01 pm
Really like the timeline-summary approach … so much better for finding the info of interest … Thanks!
Jerry
Nov 30, 2018 at 2:31 pm
The technologically challenged (read geriatric) members of the forum want an article. I think the article should be how and where to download the Podcasts.
Oldballs McGhee
Dec 1, 2018 at 9:25 am
Na bro. It’s just because the new younger generation has no idea how, or is to lazy to sit and transcript the interview… Anyways I’m not opposed to a click link, but my ears are jacked from nam, can’t afford earbuds, and don’t want others to hear a bunch of noise just coming from my phone in public.. I prefer to read…
Brian
Dec 1, 2018 at 11:56 am
Thank you for your service SIR!
I too have bad ears, Yet apparently to Jerry I’m challenged with technology. ? Thanks for thinking of others Jerry!
kevin
Nov 30, 2018 at 12:34 pm
wow lots of complainers here. i love the podcasts but get why so many would like a transcript. but some people are just constantly angry or never satisfied. anyone volunteering to transcribe these interviews? until then…grab a set of earbuds and listen.
Ben Alberstadt
Nov 30, 2018 at 8:32 am
Thank you for the feedback, everyone. We hear the request for transcripts, articles, etc, and are working on a solution!
Robert
Nov 30, 2018 at 8:00 am
Never listen…article please
the dude
Dec 1, 2018 at 11:10 am
spoken like a true millenial……
Jeff horn
Nov 30, 2018 at 4:48 am
The podcasts are terrible post the bloody articles
Tommy
Nov 30, 2018 at 1:56 am
Did anyone understand what irons RP said he played for years? With his strong Texas drawl and fast speech, I couldn’t understand what he said. Did he say “Toth” irons? I listened several times and just couldn’t catch it.
Tom Feakalmatter
Nov 30, 2018 at 1:44 am
Count me in as the 4th against the inane pods. Post the article for our hearing impaired “readers” and post some pics of the
equipment!
CrashTestDummy
Nov 30, 2018 at 12:47 am
Interesting podcast. It is cool to listen to the pros talk in depth about their equipment.
I think the same way about irons as Palmer. It is a lot about the sole. Titleist irons definitely have a wider sole so it has a shallower divot compared to a lot of other irons. Surprised he didn’t move to a newer version of Titleist irons.
TexasSnowman
Nov 29, 2018 at 10:42 pm
too much chit chat and sports-talky radio stuff…. at least provide a dang transcript
ogo
Nov 29, 2018 at 7:54 pm
I still don’t know his WITB arsenal of weapons… 😮
William
Nov 29, 2018 at 5:10 pm
Seriously, stop with the podcasts. Myself, and I am sure the majority of other frequenters of GolfWRX would prefer to read an article over listening to a 30+ minute podcast. There are so many benefits of a written article. It is impossible to skim a podcast in just a few minutes. Or at least provide those of us who prefer to read an article the full manuscript of the podcast so we do not have to listen to the entire thing just to get the information we want to know. I am very close to giving up on GolfWRX as a whole and no longer checking the website for golf related news.
Pat
Nov 29, 2018 at 4:25 pm
Enough with the 35 minute podcasts! Give me the article! I don’t have to listen to that!
Harry
Nov 29, 2018 at 7:18 pm
I couldn’t agree more pat…. I hate the podcasts.
Curt
Nov 29, 2018 at 7:24 pm
Then don’t listen to ’em Jack_ss.
Others might like them.
Pat
Nov 29, 2018 at 8:22 pm
Well, it’s 2 guys to one so far against the podcasts….
Jbone
Nov 30, 2018 at 12:10 am
Make that 3. Write the article!
Brian
Nov 30, 2018 at 12:33 am
Article, ….Hearing impared
Golfer69
Nov 30, 2018 at 12:53 am
Stop these podcasts and videos. Most of us read your site during work so articles are much better!!!