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The Gear Dive: Titleist’s VP of Golf Ball Marketing digs in on the 2019 Pro V1
In this episode of The Gear Dive, Johnny chats with VP of Titleist’s golf ball marketing, Michael Mahoney, about the launch of the 2019 Pro V1 and Pro V1x. Michael also talks tour testing, the Titleist legacy, and what it likes to transition the best players in the world into the most important piece of equipment they use.
Check out the full podcast on SoundCloud below, or click here to listen on iTunes or here to listen on Spotify.
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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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Randy Wall
Jan 31, 2019 at 1:14 pm
Like the concept, and the interviews from Johnny Wunder, but I do wish the guests were allowed to talk more, or in other words, more questions from the host, with the guest answering, instead of host answering for guest on technical issues.
DP
Jan 28, 2019 at 12:06 pm
Can we start hitting up the guests with real questions instead of softball tosses? Mahoney goes into how the proV is great for all handicaps especially high handicaps and compares that to game improvement irons. The biggest difference is you don’t lose 2 to 4 clubs per round like you do a golf ball. Have him explain how losing $15 worth of golf balls per round makes it more enjoyable. It would also be interesting to ask him about durability and explain why buying new balls is worth it when quality used balls are available today at a fraction the price.
The content is great but you guys treat the guests like its your honor to speak to them. When a guest is someone hawking their wares, they should be the ones honored to be on the show to get access to your audience not the other way around.
doug
Jan 28, 2019 at 4:00 pm
Good point DP. I get the need to pitch hard and all that, but I suspect that if Titleist were to have a good, hard look at what’s really going on, they’d go all out to design, price and flog a ball that could go toe-to-toe with the Callaway SuperSoft.
The SuperSoft ticks all the boxes for players across most levels:crazy inexpensive,long enough, straight, pretty good green-side,nice off the putter…and a solid sound off the club face.
A year or so back Titleist launched the so called ‘Tour Soft’ – and in my humble opinion it was an absolute turkey. Tried it a few times, and came away with the feeling that it was the product of a bad planning session by all concerned. Very ordinary,bland ball – despite the Big Pitch.
Blade hunter
Jan 26, 2019 at 4:01 pm
That is why we need the podcasts in text form. So I can skim down to the point and skip the bulls hat.
Jerry G
Jan 26, 2019 at 10:25 am
10 minutes into it – can we please talk about the golf ball and not the freakin backstory. I don’t have the time. That made me want to go out and buy more Callaway CS balls.
S Mcivor
Jan 26, 2019 at 4:10 pm
You’re an idiot.