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TG2: Analyzing Tiger’s new irons, and Tursky’s big announcement
Tiger Woods has finally switched to TaylorMade irons, so equipment expert Brian Knudson and Editor Andrew Tursky analyze the new prototype blades and how they’re different, or not-so-different, from his irons in the past. Also, Tursky makes a big announcement that will greatly effect his golf career going forward.
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Building my 2026 gamer WITB: Ranking the contenders and new putter projects – Club Junkie Podcast
The annual What’s In The Bag build is underway, and on this episode of Club Junkie, Brian breaks down the clubs currently leading the race for a spot in his 2026 gamer setup. From drivers and fairway woods to irons, wedges, and shafts, he ranks the equipment that’s performing best and explains what’s separating the front runners from the rest of the field.
Brian also heads into the workshop to discuss several putter projects currently on the bench. From head options and shaft choices to build ideas and testing plans, he shares what he’s working on and which putters could become serious contenders for the bag this season.
If you’re a gear junkie who loves equipment testing, club building, and the never-ending pursuit of the perfect setup, this episode is for you.
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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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golfbum
May 10, 2018 at 4:56 pm
A bit disappointed in the podcast. I get that Artisen or the Oven are grinding the irons, and then perhaps sending them out to be plated; but you made no mention of WHO the house was that forged them? Meaning that these came in to the US raw and then were handled and made to order. Again by whom. I am a big fan of Kyoei forgings as I play a style that although are still available today, were tooled 30 years ago. Therefore, the Taylormade logo stamped on these is no different than a logo on a golf shirt and making a consumer think its a TM brand shirt.
So, who forged these irons is what I would like to know.
New to your pod’s – love them!
nguyenmy
Sep 20, 2018 at 12:25 pm
Hi I really appreciate your all efforts which is specially for the golf accessories keep posting.
bro
May 5, 2018 at 9:33 pm
I luv Tiger… I luv Tiger’s clubs…. I luv Tiger’s clothes…. I luv Tiger’s shoes … ball … tiger clubhead covers…. I luv luv luv Tiger … OoOoOoOoOohhhh
dgarland
May 5, 2018 at 5:44 pm
Tursky… I absolutely believe 100% that you will break 100 lefty by Labor Day. If for no other reason that you could probably bunt a 7 iron around and chip and putt your way to it. The reason I feel so confident is because the pro at our club about 10 years ago cut a ligament on the thumb of his left hand opening a box with a hook blade and had to get surgery to repair it. He couldn’t swing a club for several months so he played a few times one handed. He shot in the 90’s and that has to be way harder than left handed for a righty.
Brando
May 5, 2018 at 2:15 am
Tiger could still win with his bag of clubs from 2000 if He is in rythm and in the zone. Sure the new clubs go father but hitting the sweet spot and knowing your equipment is most important thing at a professional level. I had 975d 8.5 built like tigers back in the day 43.5 inches x100 bore thru. I actually played a track today I haven’t played in years and hit my M1 440 45.25 inches 20 yards short of a bunker that I flew the ball into once when I pured the 975d. Granted I didn’t pure the one today but it was not that bad 280 or so. Tiger could hit it 330 with his cobra deep face driver back in 1997. Sure he was younger but just goes to show old clubs hit mighty far in the right hands. Phil always said Tiger uses inferior equipment ? I think Tiger proved him wrong on that wise crack. I won a long drive contest 293 yards with the original warbird driver stock shaft back in 1997 or so. That same shot today maybe 320 with my M1 I think.
Dave r
May 4, 2018 at 9:55 pm
Never seen so much tiger this Tiger that. His irons this his irons that ,who cares oh I know Brandel he’s probably drulin as he reads this article. Seems Golf Channel can’t talk about anything else but Tiger. Yes he’s done lots for golf but come on it’s over sorry to say.
Kevin Arnold
May 5, 2018 at 8:59 am
It’s terribe….Golf Channel has regressed to the point of TMZ…..all they talk about is Tiger Woods and Blair O’Neal’s Instagram posts. Boring, I hope their ratings bomb.
SK
May 4, 2018 at 6:51 pm
Game improvement irons are designed for a rearward center of gravity which will enhance ball height trajectory. Unfortunately it’s at the cost of reduced shaping shots.
Pure muscleback irons pull the CofG closer to the face and that allows for shot shaping. Tiger is going for ball control.
However, some pros will prefer a cavity-back long iron to loft the ball better. Tiger doesn’t need that with his 2-iron stinger shot that stays low and long.
Another consideration is the use of unorthodox GI irons with high clubhead speeds which eliminates shot shaping for pure distance play.
joro
May 4, 2018 at 2:13 pm
At least the new Irons have the announcers down on their knees in front of Tiger as usual, otherwise I don’t see them doing much for him. I like the comment about him going to a more of a G I club like a Ping, which by the way is what he started with as a teen. But it is hard to quit old habits and he has too many bad old habits.
I don’t respect the guy but I do wish him well, he is good for the game and the pathetic Golf Channel and there bunch of Clowns.
So there!
Robert Parsons
May 4, 2018 at 2:28 pm
Agree on all points. Even clowns. Hahaha
Geoffrey Holland
May 4, 2018 at 12:06 pm
I’d really like to see Tiger make the switch to total game improvement cavity back irons like Ping or something. Might actually help his game.
2putttom
May 4, 2018 at 12:18 pm
your post makes sense to me, at this point in the tournament
Mark
May 4, 2018 at 1:32 am
It would not surprise me if Tursky sent a copy of this headline to his mother. Why would he? Simply because it would make her immensely proud to see her son’s name and Tiger’s so close together.
rex235
May 3, 2018 at 9:12 pm
All those TaylorMade Proto Blade irons Tursky covets-like TWs irons-are RH ONLY.
Good Luck.
viagrgolfer
May 3, 2018 at 5:10 pm
What’s wrong with this comment topic thread…. everything goes to moderation ???!!!!
viagrgolfer
May 3, 2018 at 5:13 pm
If you played Tiger’s new clubs it would cure your back, hand, wrist problems