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We’re closing the book on 2025 by breaking down the final WITB (What’s In The Bag) from Club Junkie. In this episode, we go club by club through the exact gear that earned a spot in the bag after a full year of testing, fitting, and on-course evaluation. From the driver and fairway woods all the way down to irons, wedges, putter, and shaft choices, we explain why each piece made the cut, what got swapped out along the way, and how performance, feel, and consistency played a role in the final setup. If you’re a gear junkie looking for real-world feedback—not marketing hype—this episode is for you. Whether you’re building your own bag for 2026 or just love diving deep into golf equipment, this WITB episode gives you a transparent look at how Club Junkie approaches testing and decision-making. 🎧 Tune in and find out what stayed, what changed, and what ultimately earned a spot in the bag for the end of 2025. Follow Club Junkie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubjunkiepod/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/ClubJunkiePod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@club.junkie.golf Threads: https://www.threads.com/@clubjunkiepod SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/golfwrx GolfWRX: https://www.golfwrx.com/?s=club+junkie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tg2wrx/

Welcome folks! For this week’s episode, we are going to share an encore of our chat with US Olympic Medalist, Paul Juda. Paul is a fun guy and this episode was one of the best of the year. We hope you enjoy listening to it again, or for the first time!

Part 3!!! Here is my updated top zero torque putter list! Here are my top 10 favorite putters that are balanced for the face to point towards the target. Here are my favorites for final run of 2025! 📲 FOLLOW Club Junkie for More Golf Gear Reviews & News: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubjunkiepodcast 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/clubjunkiepod 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clubjunkiegolf 💬 Have you tried a zero torque putter? Drop your favorite in the comments! 👍 Like this video if you're obsessed with golf gear 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes, reviews, and equipment rankings #GolfPodcast #ZeroTorquePutters #ClubJunkie #GolfGear #BestPutters2025 #LABGolf #PXG #Evnroll #PuttingTips #GolfEquipmentReview #GolfYouTube

This is an incredible journey of ah ha moments.

In Episode 33, Parker and Ryan chat with Ryan Carey, Founder and President of Golden Age Auctions. You may have heard of Golden Age Auctions from their sale of Horton Smith’s Green Jacket, or perhaps Tiger Woods’ Tiger Slam irons, or maybe the Jack Nicklaus Andy Warhol painting. For anyone in the golf memorabilia world, you have likely crossed paths with Golden Age and their team. Ryan details company history, his personal grail and several things in between. We hope you enjoy!

This week on the Club Junkie Podcast, we dive deep into UST Mamiya’s brand-new Lin-Q PowerCore shafts with two special guests: Danny Le and Andy Kerr from UST. We break down everything you need to know about the new technology, performance benefits, design inspiration, and how PowerCore changes the feel and stability of the Lin-Q lineup. Whether you’re a gear nut, a shaft junkie, or just curious how the next generation of UST shafts could fit your game, this episode has everything—tech talk, fitting insights, and real-world performance notes. If you love golf equipment deep dives, this one’s packed with info! 🔗 Follow Club Junkie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubjunkiepod/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/ClubJunkiePod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@club.junkie.golf Threads: https://www.threads.com/@clubjunkiepod SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/golfwrx Articles on GolfWRX: https://www.golfwrx.com/?s=club+junkie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tg2wrx/ 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly golf gear reviews, shaft deep dives, and all things equipment!

In Episode 32, Ryan and Parker chat with Connor T. Lewis, Founder/CEO of The Society of Golf Historians. Connor is truly a fountian of knowledge and has some wonderful stories. His “Golffice” has become quite legendary and is spoken about just enough here to give a glimpse into the tales and artifacts that call it home. We hope you enjoy the episode, and we’ll be back next week!

Take a deep dive with Club Junkie as we review the brand-new SeeMore SBx and SKx Zero Torque putters! These innovative flatsticks bring a unique blend of stability, balance, and SeeMore’s iconic RifleScope alignment system—designed to help golfers square the face naturally and roll it pure. In this episode, I break down the tech behind the new Zero Torque designs, how they perform on the green, feel differences between SBx and SKx models, and who each putter might fit best. If you're a SeeMore fan—or just a gear junkie searching for your next gamer—this one’s for you. 🔗 Follow Club Junkie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubjunkiepod/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/ClubJunkiePod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@club.junkie.golf Threads: https://www.threads.com/@clubjunkiepod SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/golfwrx Articles on GolfWRX: https://www.golfwrx.com/?s=club+junkie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tg2wrx/

In Episode #31, Parker and Ryan preview the Hero World Challenge, chat about a PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour assurance plan, and dig into Gary McCord’s idea related to the future of the PGA Tour. Gary has clearly done some work on this and we find it an intriguing concept.

In this week’s episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most talked-about iron sets in the direct-to-consumer world—the Sub70 669 CB irons. I break down the feel, performance, forgiveness, and overall playability of these cavity backs, and who they’re truly designed for. If you’ve been debating an upgrade or are curious about Sub70’s growing reputation, this full review is a must-watch. Then we shift gears and look ahead at some early info and impressions on 2026 wood shafts from UST Mamiya, KBS, and Aretera. From new materials to evolving EI profiles, these upcoming shafts hint at some big performance trends for next season. Get a sneak peek at what your driver and fairway woods might be swinging next year! FOLLOW CLUB JUNKIE 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubjunkiepod/ 🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/ClubJunkiePod 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@club.junkie.golf 🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@clubjunkiepod 🎧 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/golfwrx 📰 Articles on GolfWRX: https://www.golfwrx.com/?s=club+junkie 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tg2wrx/ 👍 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & DROP YOUR QUESTIONS BELOW!

In Episode 31, we chat with J.T. Carney, fresh off of his experience playing in the RSM Pro-Am with none other than Sami Valimaki. What a week to be paired with the first PGA Tour winner from Finland! J.T. gives us insight on how he got into the event, the ins and outs of the Pro-Am and much more. We hope you enjoy!

In this episode of the Club Junkie golf equipment podcast, we review the brand-new Bettinardi Antidote SB3 and SB5 putters. If you’re searching for an in-depth Bettinardi Antidote review, wondering how the SB3 vs. SB5 compare, or trying to find the best high-MOI putter for your stroke—this breakdown covers everything you need. I take these putters on the course for real-world testing and discuss performance, feel, stability, alignment, and who each model is designed for. Bettinardi fans and gear junkies won’t want to miss this one.

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In Episode 30, we chat with Glenn Birchfield. Glenn is the Build Shop Manager for Peoples Golf, which owns The Peoples Clubs at Tour Stock Putters. Glenn has been putting his stamp on the club building world for years now, and gives us a peek behind the curtain about equipment, Tour Issue product, and his love for putters.

This week, we’re diving deep into the latest lineup from Scotty Cameron: the Phantom 11R OC and Studio Style Fastback OC, both featuring the brand-new OC (Onset Center) design that’s all about reducing torque and keeping the putter face square through impact. We break down what makes the OC setup special — with the shaft positioned in line with the center of gravity and slightly back from the leading edge — and talk about how that helps stabilize your stroke and improve consistency. We’ll share our thoughts on the Phantom 11R OC’s rounded shape, heavier head, and ultra-stable feel, plus how the Studio Style Fastback OC brings that classic mid-mallet look with a carbon steel insert and chain-link milling for a buttery smooth roll. You’ll hear our first-hand impressions from testing: alignment, feel, roll, and stability, plus who we think each model really suits. We wrap it up with our verdict on where these fit in the current putter lineup — and which one might earn a spot in your bag. 🔗 Stay connected Follow Club Junkie for gear updates, behind-the-scenes shots, listener questions, and more: Instagram: @ClubJunkiepod Twitter/X: @ClubJunkiepod TikTok: @ClubJunkieGolf If you like what you hear — hit subscribe, drop a review, and let us know: which of these new Scotty Camerons would you game? 🏆 Thanks for tuning in. Let’s keep the face square, the roll pure, and the putts dropping.

We focus on the golf course and on the chase for distance is it worth it?

In Episode 29, we chat with Jordan Crouse, PGA, sales rep for Criquet Shirts. We hope you enjoy learning about Jordan’s interesting career, the ins and outs of the sales side of the golf business, and Criquet as a brand. Thank you for listening!

It’s the last fall golf weekend of the season, and you know what that means — time to dive into what’s actually in the bag! In this episode, Brian breaks down his full WITB (What’s In The Bag) setup for the final rounds of the year. From drivers to wedges, and even a few backup options in case the fall weather decides to throw a curveball, we’re covering it all. Hear why certain clubs made the cut, which shafts are staying, and what gear might be swapped in depending on course conditions. Whether you’re a gear junkie or just curious about how to prep your bag for late-season golf, this episode has you covered. In This Episode: 🏌️‍♂️ Driver setup for cooler temps 🎯 Iron and wedge combo that’s feeling dialed 🔥 Backup hybrids and fairways ready to go 🧤 Fall golf adjustments for spin and control 📲 Follow Club Junkie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubjunkiepod Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/clubjunkiepod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clubjunkiepod 🎧 Listen to past episodes & gear reviews: https://www.golfwrx.com/clubjunkiepodcast Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your own fall WITB setup — what are you gaming for your final rounds of the season? 🍁 #GolfPodcast #ClubJunkie #WITB #GolfWRX #GolfGear #FallGolf #What’sInTheBag Would you like me to tailor this for YouTube SEO optimization (e.g., include targeted tags and keywords to help the video rank higher for “WITB” and “fall golf gear”)?

2025 is coming to a close, and the boys have put together a plan to come out swinging in 2026! We hope you will enjoy learning about the efforts made to move Fore Love of Golf to another level next year. There are lots of exciting things in store and we look forward to going on the journey with you all!

Odyssey's newest putter, the Square 2 Square Tri-Hot, gets a deep dive! Jacob Davidson, of Odyssey Golf, joins me on the show to talk about the new putters and what's under the hood. He gets into the Tri-Hot engineering and how they stuffed a ton of tungsten into the front of the putters. We also go deep into the new Ai-Dual insert and how it helps with distance control and improved roll.