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Club Lab is a golf equipment podcast hosted by Golf Digest managing editor Jonathan Wall and Golf Laboratories founder Gene Parente, diving deep into the gear generating buzz through real robot-testing data, tour trends and conversations with the people who matter most in the industry. Every episode is designed to make you smarter about the equipment in your bag.
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It's that time of year again. New drivers are out and JWall and Uncle Gene have tested them on the robot. This week, we dive into the last three TaylorMade driver families: Qi10, Qi35 and Qi4D. Plus, it's Masters limited release season, when brands drop their Augusta-themed merch, Gary Woodland completes his improbable comeback with a unicorn driver and why Jake Knapp is a crazy person. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Same pod, new name. The Golf IQ Equipment Pod is now Club Lab! On this episode, JWall and Uncle Gene discuss Titleist's March (?!) driver release, a new putting contraption and a new brand in the golf space. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Spring is coming, which means golf season is near. There's no better way to kick off the season than with Director of Golf Performance and Innovation for Dick's and Golf Galaxy Chris Marchini. JWall, Uncle Gene and Marchini touch on a weird gear note from the PGA Tour, Jim Furyk's recent comments and 2026 driver releases. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
As mallets, and more specifically, the TaylorMade Spider have become the dominant putter on tour and in recreational golf, there's one man with invaluable insight into the process behind how they're made and tuned for tour pros. James Holley joins Jonathan Wall to take listeners behind the scenes of TaylorMade's process. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Last week was for our heel strikers, this week is for our toe strikers. Plus, putter fads, a bit of a gear surprise and a deep dive on Uncle Gene's snowboarding escapades. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
No parking lot recording this week. JWall and Uncle Gene dive into a treasure trove of data regarding heel misses on the 2026 lineup of drivers. Plus, some notes on Anthony Kim's bag as he returned to the winner's circle for the first time in almost 16 years. But first, Gene explains why he's lucky to have not been knocked out by Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Pebble Beach Week, but JWall and Uncle Gene are diving into the first results from robot testing on 2026 drivers. They've identified problem areas and cheat code locations on certain faces. This episode is heaven for a Numbers Nerd. Plus, notes from Pebble, including a new Scotty Cameron insert, a Rory iron change and notes on mini drivers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The numbers are in on our 2026 driver tests, and with Uncle Gene's newfound AI skills, we're able to identify some trends faster than ever before. Plus, a legendary WMPO robot story and an interesting gear tidbit about Justin Rose. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
JWall and Uncle Gene are BACK from the PGA Show and have insights on things they saw, and didn't see in Orlando. Plus, gear signings and a look ahead to 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Callaway's VP of Global Tour and Product Strategy Jacob Davidson joins JWall on the latest Gear Pod to discuss the new line of Quantum drivers, which features never-before-used technology in the driver space. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The first gear pod of 2026 kicks off with an interview with TaylorMade tour rep Adrian Rietveld and a deep dive into some of the brand's top stars, including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Charley Hull. Plus, more information on TaylorMade's driver for 2026, the Qi4D. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The final gear pod of 2025 is here, and we've saved our favorite test for last. Ahead of his 50th birthday, we tested Tiger Woods' famous Titleist 975D, the driver he used to complete the 'Tiger Slam'. How would 'Tiger Slam' Tiger compare to a present-day pro? How much better would 'Tiger Slam' Tiger be with today's equipment? We have the answers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
JWall and Uncle Gene dive into what could be a new trend with some tour players who play a particular brand. Plus, the possibility of new gear signings, a proclamation about an underrated brand and a bit of golf history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
JWall and Uncle Gene break down some of the newest gear to pop up on the USGA's Conforming Club and Ball Lists. Plus, we reviewed Amazon's new golf ball, and Gene put out a video with internet megastar Mr. Beast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
JWall and Uncle Gene discuss fall product releases. New drivers. New golf balls. More putters. The IQ of the pod is down. The gear ramblings are up. We're back, baby. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Director of Golf Performance and Innovation at Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy Chris Marchini is back to answer more of your questions with JWall and Uncle Gene, including gear components that will make you better right away. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The gear crew kicks around questions tied to changes they’d make in the gear and fitting space, apex versus landing angle and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Director of Golf Performance and Innovation at Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy Chris Marchini returns to answer your questions with Uncle Gene. Plus, a JWall giveaway spree. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Director of Golf Performance and Innovation at Dick's and Golf Galaxy is back with JWall and Uncle Gene — who will not be silenced! — to answer more of your questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In the latest episode, JWall and Uncle Gene recap a rowdy Ryder Cup, analyze the balls used by each foursome pairing and discuss a rarely used driver metric that can lead to more distance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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