Club Fitting Q&A with Larry Bobka + The Algorithm of Winning

About this episode

The episode features a fitting Q&A with Larry Bobka, discussing golf performance and equipment insights.

This episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast brings you expert insights from the tour van at Hazeltine. Join Drew Mahowald and Harrison Arnold as they welcome fitting legend Larry Bobka for a deep-dive Fitting Q&A session. The guys recap a dominant performance by Cameron Young at the Cadillac Championship and a historic, "Tiger-esque" run by Nelly Korda. From the impact of a simple golf ball switch to the rare "Tour-only" equipment adjustments made by players like Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose, this episode is packed with technical analysis for the dedicated golfer. 🎙️ Episode Highlights:The "Larry Legend" Q&A: Larry Bobka discusses the success of the PING i540 irons and why even the longest hitters on Tour are leaning into more loft and shorter driver shafts. Cameron Young’s Breakthrough: A look at the Titleist GT3 specs and the Pro V1x prototype that helped Young finally conquer Doral. Nelly Korda’s Dominance: Breaking down the stats of her incredible winning streak and her specific TaylorMade/Ping combo set. Fitting for the "Mid-Game": Larry and the team explain why combo sets and specific wedge shaft weights (heavier and softer) are essential for consistent…

People in this episode

Hosts: Drew Mahowald, Harrison Arnold

Guest: Larry Bobka

Topics covered

• club fitting
• golf performance
• LPGA updates
• equipment analysis
• Cameron Young
• Nelly Korda
• golf technology

Keywords

• golf fitting
• Cameron Young
• Nelly Korda
• PING i540 irons
• Titleist GT3
• Pro V1x
• combo sets
• LPGA
• Cadillac Championship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PING, Titleist, TaylorMade, Cadillac Championship

Products: PING i540 irons, Pro V1x prototype, GT3 specs, combo sets

Places: Hazeltine

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