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Gear Dive: Kevin Burns explains why he didn’t sell out, and he opens up about the putter industry

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8 years ago

May 15, 2018

Putter maker Kevin Burns discusses why he fell out of the main stream, and explains the struggles of marketing against the bigger companies. It’s a fascinating and highly opinionated interview that will shed some light on just how hard it is to succeed in the putter business regardless of the quality of your product.

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Frank

Apr 19, 2019 at 2:15 pm

This guy is a total and complete joke. Copies Ping and calls it “His” and lives in the shadows of Scotty Cameron and others who are a success and made it in the industry. Has a huge chip on his shoulder and envies Scotty, Tyson, Bettinardi etc…

Has never formed an original thought and consistently rips others ideas and claims them as his own.

Embarrassment to the industry.

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Zack

Jun 13, 2018 at 8:36 am

Kevin comes across as a little bitter with the success of other putter makers (as he calls them) who jazz up existing putter models. I’m sure Kevin makes a great putter but aesthetically, his putters have conflicting lines and geometry.

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Dave r

May 19, 2018 at 10:41 am

Yes pls print it

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Jamie

May 17, 2018 at 10:43 am

A milled Ping Anser with the pro platinum finish and a custom stamp? What a visionary!

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Jack

May 16, 2018 at 7:45 pm

Kbputters.com doesn’t work for me. Anyone else try?

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Joe

May 16, 2018 at 4:16 pm

CNC milling is old technology. Kevin Burns may know a lot about milling putters, but that’s like knowing a whole lot about how to develop 35mm camera film when everyone’s cell phone has a digital camera in it.

3D printing is the future.

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Mart

May 15, 2018 at 11:05 pm

Please please please stop the stupid podcast…. it’s a website, I want to read.

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- HDTVMAN
  
  May 17, 2018 at 9:19 am
  
  Fully agree. Print it!
  
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Geoff

May 15, 2018 at 6:57 pm

That pic is mine of my 9306.

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- steve
  
  May 15, 2018 at 10:11 pm
  
  I have the newer improved 9316 model…. so mine is better than yours… 😛
  
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Garth

May 15, 2018 at 5:00 pm

I live on the east coast.

How do I get a putter if I did decide I wanted one?

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- steve
  
  May 15, 2018 at 10:12 pm
  
  Go to the west coast… aka the left coast… 😀
  
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Building my 2026 gamer WITB: Ranking the contenders and new putter projects – Club Junkie Podcast

Published

1 week ago

Jun 4, 2026

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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

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2 weeks ago

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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

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3 weeks ago

May 21, 2026

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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.

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