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Two Guys Talkin’ Golf: “Can you build a set of clubs for less than $750?”
Can you buy a full set of clubs for less than $750? Equipment expert Brian Knudson and GolfWRX editor Andrew Tursky take a run at it in our all new “Two Guys Talkin’ Golf” podcast. They also discuss Tiger’s comeback, how amateurs should feel about rolling the golf ball back, and the biggest equipment stories of 2017.
Listen to the full podcast below, and see below for our $750 budget WITBs. To listen on iTunes, CLICK HERE.
Brian’s Bag (total: $625)
Driver: Callaway X Hot ($100)
Fairway: Callaway Razr Fit Xtreme 4w ($70)
Irons: Taylormade R9 TP, 3-PW ($250)
Wedges: Cleveland 588REG: 52, 56 and 60 degrees ($135 total)
Putter: Odyssey Rossie 2 ($70)
Andrew’s bag (total $533)
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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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COGolfer
Dec 8, 2017 at 9:05 pm
Short answer: Obviously
joe
Dec 8, 2017 at 5:46 pm
$100 and you could build a fantastic set. Stop selling your BS.
Senior Golfer
Dec 8, 2017 at 5:23 pm
My whole WITB isn’t worth %500 !!!!
Ping G2 – 15.5º, 400cc driver
Powerbilt TPXL 3,4,5, and 7 fairways
Ping G2 4HL and 6 big flange irons
Ping Zing2 – 1 to 9 irons, Green dot, +1″ !!!!
Ping Zing2 W, SW, LS, L
Spaulding T.P.M 6 true blade putter.
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I mix and match the set for playing conditions. Oh, I also retired my 10.5º and 12º Powerbilt drivers… 400cc and 320cc respectively. The 15.5º G2 (Lady’s) driver is a recent addition with trade-in of useless putters costing me $0. I hope it works!!!
sean c
Dec 8, 2017 at 12:17 pm
Courtesy of Global Golf, Taylormade Pre-owned, and Play-It-Again-Sports:
Taylormade SLDR-C driver $65
Callaway Steelhead 4W and 7W $30
Callaway X-14 irons 4i-sw $90
Ping Anser4 ss putter $19
Total: $204
All the technology this 17 hdcp needs
Scooter
Dec 8, 2017 at 11:45 am
Andrew,
I think with another $220 left in the budget you can do better than an Acushnet Bullseye putter.
Larry Rogan
Dec 8, 2017 at 8:19 am
Callaway Diablo 9.5* Tour
Callaway XHot 13*
Taylor Made Rescue 19*
Taylor Made Rescue 24*
Callaway Prototype 5-PW
Score 51*
Taylor Made 56*
Ram Memorial TW putter
Alex J
Dec 7, 2017 at 1:57 pm
Here’s mine, very close to my current bag.
Driver: Titleist 915 D3 ($132)
Fairway: Titelst 915 F ($99)
Irons: Mizuno MP53 ($180)
Wedges: Titleist SM5 ($120 total)
Putter: Ping Anser Milled ($99)
Grand Total: $630.00
Zach
Dec 7, 2017 at 3:48 pm
Driver – TM Aeroburner TP ($160)
FW – TM Rocketballz Stage 2 ($70)
3H/4H – TM Rescue 09 TP, $35 each ($70)
5-PW – TM R9 irons ($200)
Wedges – Cleveleand Rotex 2.0 ($150)
Putter – Odyssey White Hot XG #5 ($30)
TOTAL – $690
Nat
Dec 6, 2017 at 8:27 pm
Here is mine
Cobra F6 $115
TE CB5 $24
Srixon H3&4 $95 both
Golfworks KE4 tour +,5-Gw, Nippon 950GH $250
Golfworks M wedges 54&58, $60
Putter looking, but it’ll be under $70
Jorge
Dec 6, 2017 at 11:57 pm
+1 for the GolfWorks stuff. Best value for money out there .
Louis
Dec 6, 2017 at 5:32 pm
Driver Titleist 983K
3 wood Taylormade V Steel
Hybrid Cobra Baffler 19*
Irons 3-P Bridgestone J33 combo
Wedges Vokey SM4 50* 54* 58*
Putter Ping Zing 2
the dude
Dec 6, 2017 at 4:09 pm
$650 in clubs…..index…+2
John
Dec 6, 2017 at 3:42 pm
750 seems like plenty, Here’s mine.
Callaway GBB $100
Callaway Steelhead III 4wood $30
Nickent 23* hybrid $20
Ping Eye 2 + 5-PW $125
Ping Eye 2 SW and LW (mint) $75
Old blade putter (had it forever but if I bought it now…) $10
(Most of the bag from eBay)
Total $360
Index 8.3
Michael
Dec 6, 2017 at 2:30 pm
I recently reworked my bag from eBay, WRX and Callaway pre-owned, all left hand. It goes slightly over the $750 price but it did come with a 4th wedge I will be selling.
Driver: Callaway GBB w/ shaft…………$150
3-Wood: SLDR-S Mini Driver……………$60
Hybrid: TaylorMade SLDR-S…………….$30
Irons (4-PW): Callaway X-Forged 2013…..$315
Wedges: Callaway MD3 Milled…………..$160
Putter: Odyssey White Ice #9………….$50
Total:……………………………..$765
Paul
Dec 6, 2017 at 2:27 pm
Probably close to my current bag:
Taylormade M2 2016 $210
Nike VR Pro Limited 3 wood $50
Nike VR Pro 21 Degree Hybird $40
Nike VR Pro Pro Combo $200
Nike Engage 52, 56 60 square $150
Nike Method Matter Newport head $60
Michael Riechmann
Dec 6, 2017 at 1:21 pm
Driver: $50
712U 2 Iron: $100
Srixon 965’s TI X100s: $500
Browning Wedge Set: $70
Old Blade Putter: $30
Driver technology really has only changed marginally since 2010 and don’t really need a fairway wood. Irons the most important thing to me for any set of clubs.
jack
Dec 7, 2017 at 8:09 am
The driver increased significantly in 2104…check Rick Shiels reviews…