Club Junkie

The new Srixon ZXi irons are here, and there’s a lot to unpack. On this episode of Club Junkie, I’m testing the new Srixon ZXi7, ZXi5 and ZXi5+ irons to see how the three models compare and who each one might be built for.We also have a really cool conversation with Rob and Grady from the USGA about what actually goes into testing golf equipment. We talk about how the USGA tests clubs to make sure they conform to the Rules of Golf and some of the things that happen behind the scenes before equipment makes it into players’ bags.And, of course, we found some interesting equipment at the Bank of Utah Championship. There’s a prototype PXG driver that caught our attention, plus a seriously cool custom Scotty Cameron “Circle L” putter made for Zac Blair.Subscribe to Club Junkie for more golf club reviews, equipment testing, WITB, tour gear, club building and golf equipment news.Follow Club Junkie:Instagram: @clubjunkiepodX: @ClubJunkiePodTikTok: @clubjunkiepodThreads: @clubjunkiepod

Two VERY different shafts are on the Club Junkie hot seat this week.I’m putting the new Graphite Design Tour AD EK driver shaft through its paces, then jumping into the ultra lightweight Aretera AO2 Blue 35 gram shaft. One is all about performance and feel, while the other has me asking just how light you can go without giving up distance, control and consistency.We’ll talk launch, spin, feel, stability and what each shaft is actually doing during the swing. And yes, I’m going to find out if a 35 gram driver shaft can actually surprise me.

Some seriously good golf equipment on this episode of Club Junkie.I’m putting a surprisingly good value wedge from Tour Edge through its paces to see how it stacks up, checking out some of the coolest and most interesting golf clubs spotted at the 2026 Biltmore Championship, and heading into the workshop to reshaft a set of irons with some new KBS shafts.If you’re into golf clubs, club building, equipment testing and finding gear that actually deserves a spot in the bag, there’s plenty to dig into.Follow Club Junkie:Instagram: @clubjunkiepodX: @ClubJunkiePodTikTok: @club.junkie.golfThreads: @clubjunkiepod

The new Mizuno Pro S-4 irons are here, and I finally got a chance to put them to the test! I break down how they look, feel, and perform, plus whether they might be one of Mizuno's best new iron releases.Also on this episode, we check out some seriously interesting prototype putters spotted at the 2026 Simmons Bank Open and talk about two full sets of irons getting reshafted later this week in the Club Junkie workshop.New irons, Tour prototypes, and some serious club building coming up. What more do you need?#ClubJunkie #MizunoGolf #MizunoProS4 #GolfIrons #ProtoPutters #GolfEquipment #GolfWRX #ClubBuilding #GolfClubs

New golf equipment is flying in, and this week on the Club Junkie Podcast we’re digging into some seriously interesting gear.First up, Brian puts the new McLaren Series 3 irons under the microscope. We’re talking looks, feel, performance, forgiveness, and whether these irons deserve a spot on your radar.Then we get into Aretera shafts, including a new hybrid shaft and an ultra lightweight wood shaft that could be a game changer for golfers looking to add speed without giving up performance.