Podcasts
On Spec: Swing weight is overrated
A deep dive into one of the most talked about but truly misunderstood aspects of club building: swing weight. What it really means, and why it isn’t the end all be all for a set of clubs.
Check out the full podcast on SoundCloud below, or click here to listen on iTunes or here to listen on Spotify.
Club Junkie
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.
Follow Club Junkie:
Instagram: @clubjunkiepod
TikTok: @clubjunkiepod
Threads: @clubjunkiepod
X: @ClubJunkiePod
Club Junkie
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.
Club Junkie
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.
Follow Club Junkie on social media:
- Instagram: @clubjunkiepod
- X: @ClubJunkiePod
- TikTok: @clubjunkiepod
- Threads: @clubjunkiepod
Justin Rose WITB 2026 (April): Full WITB breakdown with new McLaren irons
What’s the story behind Webb Simpson’s custom-stamped irons?
Memorial Tournament Tour Report: Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young switch up drivers, and more
Cadillac Championship Tour Report: Spieth’s sizable changes, McLaren Golf launches, and more
Russell Henley’s winning WITB: 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge
Kristoffer Reitan’s winning WITB: 2026 Truist Championship
J.T. Poston’s winning WITB: 2026 Memorial Tournament
Best irons 2026: Best irons overall, most forgiving irons, and more
Aaron Rai’s winning WITB: 2026 PGA Championship
Cameron Young’s winning WITB: 2026 Cadillac Championship
Bud Cauley WITB 2026 (June)
Bud Cauley had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the Memorial Tournament. Driver: Titleist GTS2 (8 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura...
Hannah Green WITB 2026 (June)
Driver: Titleist GTS3 (10 degrees, D4 SureFit setting) Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana RB 53 S 3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees,...
Asterisk Talley WITB 2026 (June)
Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D (9 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 S 3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (16.5 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue...
Brianna Do WITB 2026 (June)
Driver: Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond (9 degrees) Shaft: KBS PGW 3-wood: Callaway Elyte Titanium (15 degrees) Shaft: KBS PGW 5-wood:...
-
Equipment6 days agoMemorial Tournament Tour Report: Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young switch up drivers, and more
-
News2 weeks agoRussell Henley’s winning WITB: 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge
-
Whats in the Bag4 days agoJ.T. Poston’s winning WITB: 2026 Memorial Tournament
-
Equipment3 days agoBest irons 2026: Best irons overall, most forgiving irons, and more
-
Equipment1 week agoDetails on Jason Day’s latest prototype Avoda iron setup
-
Equipment3 weeks agoCJ Cup Byron Nelson Tour Report: Koepka and Kim’s newest putters finally get hot
-
News2 weeks agoCharles Schwab Challenge Tour Report: MacIntyre, Åberg and Spaun all switch putters, TaylorMade launches new Spider
-
Equipment2 weeks agoDetails on J.J. Spaun’s surprise putter switch
Rich
May 22, 2019 at 3:21 am
Swing weight is a huge deal for me. Too low and I find myself coming over the top. Too high and I can’t feel or control the club.
D2 in my irons (4I – GW), D6 in my SW and LW. All are single length (Wishon Sterling). Also D2 in the hybrid. D5 in the driver and 3W.
In the irons I’ve gone as far as D5 in one direction–too heavy and hard to control–to C9–counterweighted with Boccieri Secret grips. Couldn’t feel them at the top. D2 is right for me.
I’m interested in switching to graphite shafts in the irons for both lighter weight and less vibrations, but I’m not going to switch from Wishon Sterlings. I don’t know how they’ll react to getting the swing weight right and I may not be able to do it.
Skip
May 21, 2019 at 12:45 pm
This guy just lost all credibility. Dismissing a feel characteristic in a feel game. smh. It’s not the difference between being able to hit the ball or not, but a club “feeling” better is a big deal.
Mf
May 20, 2019 at 7:25 pm
Anybody who dismisses any part of how anything is measured, ever, should just quit now and go away
Steve
May 20, 2019 at 3:14 pm
Admittedly, I have not listened to the audio, but I do know one thing: my transition from steel iron shafts with 105+ gram weight to graphite with one-third less total gram weight in the shafts is the most difficult (and regrettable) equipment adjustment I have ever made. If that is not what this podcast is about, then I’ll crawl back to my cave. In short, swing and total weight are a big deal and always have been — at least to my knowledge and experience.
Get-outta-here
May 20, 2019 at 2:26 pm
So if golf is a game of feel and swing weight is a measurement of how the club FEELS in your hand, then how is swing weight overrated??? Swing weight also plays a big role in keeping a person in tempo. I agree with Alex above. Prob not even worth wasting the time to listen to this.
Alex
May 20, 2019 at 2:12 pm
Funny thing for me swing weight is the MOST important thing. Especially in woods, on more than one occasion i have gotten drivers in the D6 range and could not hit a ball with it and then changing out the weight to a more manageable D2ish would be night and day difference.
TC
May 20, 2019 at 2:53 pm
I couldn’t agree more with Alex and after spending 40 years fitting, to me swing weight balance is absolutely the most important factor in making good clean contact and I couldn’t disagree more with this editorial it is absolutely wrong. When I fit anyone I warm them up with their clubs and adjust the swing weight balance on their clubs and they always get at least 10 yards more and pure strikes as opposed to they don’t have a clue where their head is at the upper transition and cant close nearly as well. I hate to disagree with Ryaqn Barath but this one we couldn’t be farther apart on and I really think he needs to go back and do some more research because swing weight is the most important aspect in club fitting and I agree 110% with Alex’s comment, swing weight balance is a very personal thing but it must be correct or you are loosing major distance and control
Bruingolf04
May 20, 2019 at 2:05 pm
Would love a “TLDR” or perhaps “TLDL” on these audio posts. Don’t always have time to weed through listening. Interesting subjects, poor execution on keeping people engaged.
Mike
May 20, 2019 at 11:30 am
Because it takes hours (or days) to transcribe audio for you. The ROI isn’t there.
Golf101
May 20, 2019 at 6:43 pm
Days? Phones have a talk to text feature and even if they didn’t it wouldn’t take days lmao.
Rob
May 20, 2019 at 10:50 am
I agree about the transcript
Scratchscorer
May 20, 2019 at 10:22 am
Maybe I am in the minority but I come here to read about golf. If I wanted to watch or merely listen I could go on YouTube or find a podcast. I don’t get why the conversation can’t be transcribed so I can read it at my own pace.