Podcasts

GEAR DIVE: Titleist Tour rep on the new TS drivers, working with JT and Spieth since a young age

Published

8 years ago

Sep 6, 2018

Veteran Tour rep JJ Van Wezenbeeck joins THE GEAR DIVE, brought to you by SuperSpeed Golf, and he speaks on working with countless young guns such as JT, SPieth and Cantly, what it was like launching the TS drivers at the U.S. Open, and having Vokey and Scotty at your disposal.

Check out the full podcast on SoundCloud below, or click here to listen on iTunes!

3:30 — Difference between a web.com player and PGA Tour player
4:50 — Who tinkers and who doesn’t
6:00 — Justin Thomas
11:30 — Patrick Cantlay
13:30 — What is it about Tiltleist that keeps their staff in tact
17:45 — Adam Scott
21:40 — Jordan Spieth
25:50 — TS Driver and Fairway woods
34:50 — Having so many weapons at your disposal, blessing or curse?
42:25 — JJ’s favorite Titleist offering
44:09 — The importance of Gapping
49:00 — The legend of Scott Piercy and his love for the lead tape

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TaylorMade Spider Tour Torched revue + Odyssey Damascus with Luke Williams

Published

17 mins ago

Jun 12, 2026

Brian Knudson

On this episode of Club Junkie, Brian dives into the all new TaylorMade Spider Tour Torched putters and breaks down everything from the unique torched finish to the performance, feel, and roll on the greens. Are these Spiders just a cosmetic upgrade, or is there more to the story?

Then, Brian is joined by Luke Williams from Odyssey Golf to discuss the highly anticipated Damascus Milled putters. Luke shares the inspiration behind the project, the challenges of working with Damascus steel, what makes these putters so special, and why collectors and players alike are excited about Odyssey’s latest premium offering.

Whether you’re a putter junkie, gear collector, or just looking for your next flatstick, this episode is packed with insights on two of the most talked-about putter releases of the year.

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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

GolfWRX Staff

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

Published

2 weeks ago

May 28, 2026

Brian Knudson

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.