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Fore Love of Golf has moved channels! Subscribe here on ⁠Apple⁠ or ⁠Spotify⁠ for all future and past episodes. Well folks, we made it to Episode 50 which we hope is just a quick stop on a long journey with Fore Love of Golf. #50 is a special one for us as we were able to bring on friend of the pod, Sean McDonough. If you’ve watched any sports over the last 35+ years, there’s a decent chance you’ve seen or heard Sean. From The Masters to Monday Night Football, NCAA Hoops and Olympic Luge (Sean is a big Luger), he has added to so many memories for millions of people. It was great to have him on, and we are going to hold him to coming back for #100. Oh yeah, sorry to Hunter for all of the jabs he took tonight...we missed ya buddy.

Fore Love of Golf is moving channels! Subscribe here on Apple or Spotify for all future and past episodes. In Episode 49, the boys chat with Johnny Thompson, longtime Callaway Golf employee. Johnny has worked in some great roles within the company including years as a Tour Rep for Odyssey and Callaway. He has spent time on the LPGA Tour, Champions Tour, and PGA Tour and is now working as the Tour Content Manager for the company. JT is a fun guy and someone that is very knowledgeable in the clubfitting and Tour worlds.

In this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we sit down with master club builder and fitter Eric Cooke from King Pine Golf for a deep dive into the world of custom golf clubs. Eric shares his unique approach to building and fitting, what golfers often get wrong about their equipment, and how true customization can unlock better performance on the course. We also get into some of his philosophies on feel, consistency, and dialing in the details that matter most. Plus, Eric gives us a few intriguing hints about where King Pine Golf could be headed in the future. If you are serious about your equipment and want to understand what goes into a truly dialed in setup, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

What are the best fairway woods of 2026? Well GolfWRX just published their Best Fairway Woods list for this year and I break down who made it and a few who didn't on the show. Out at the Valero Texas Open there are some very interesting putters in some bags being tested. We have to jump in and talk about a few that stood out from Hideki, Marco, and Grillo with some special sauce! Finally, there isn't a ton on the workshop bench this week but it looks like I am going to have to reshaft my brother's set as the heads are flying off!

There are a lot of hot drivers out in the market this week and the new TaylorMade Qi4D has a ton of buzz going. I put the Qi4D up against its low spin Qi4D LS sibling to see how they are different. There are some really cool new putters floating around the Valspar this week and I have to break them down. Finally we run through what clubs are on the workbench for some tweaks.

Odyssey has some new putters with a interesting new insert and alignment aid. The new insert is called Ai-Dual and built on two layers of urethane for consistent ball speed and new FRD grooves for better roll. Odyssey features a 1/2 ball alignment feature that helps golfers frame the ball for better center contact. We also take a look at some of the interesting clubs and putters from the Arnold Palmer Invitational this week.

Time to finally review the new Ping G440 K driver! Ping did a great job with keeping the G440 K super forgiving and stable while making it long. Great ball speed for a straight driver. Breakdown a few Scotty Cameron putters from the 2026 Genesis, including Hideki's latest flat stick.

Time to review the pretty rare, but very cool, JP Golf irons! I get my hands on both the Prime and Camber models for a little head-to-head comparison. Bot have great feel but play and look a little different. Is the Waste Management Open just a little to wild now? Part of me says yes and the other part says to stop being old. Finally we break down a new stamping method for wedges and putters.

In this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast we take a deep dive into the all new Titleist Vokey SM11 wedges. Brian Knudson is joined by Vokey wedge experts Aaron Dill and Kevin Tassistro to break down what is new in the SM11 lineup and how these changes translate to real performance on the course. The conversation covers the design philosophy behind SM11 including center of gravity progression groove and spin improvements and how different grinds and finishes can be fit to a wide range of players. Aaron and Kevin share insight from tour feedback fittings and testing to explain why wedge fitting matters and how players can dial in distance control trajectory and versatility around the greens. Listen in for expert knowledge behind one of the most trusted wedge lines in golf and learn what makes the new SM11 a meaningful step forward.

In this episode we break down the new PING G440 K driver, taking a deep dive into the technology, performance goals, and fitting benefits behind PING's latest driver release. We're joined by Travis Milleman from PING, who walks us through the design philosophy of the G440 K, including face technology, CG placement, forgiveness improvements, and how this driver is engineered to deliver more ball speed and tighter dispersion across the face. We also discuss who the G440 K is built for, fitting considerations, and how it compares within the PING driver lineup. If you're looking for more consistency off the tee or want to understand how modern driver tech can help your game, this episode is packed with insight.

In this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we take a deep dive into TaylorMade's all-new Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons. Designed for maximum forgiveness, launch, and consistency, these irons are built to help golfers play better—and today we break down exactly how they do it. We're joined by Matt Bovee from TaylorMade, who walks us through the technology behind the Qi Max family, including face design, CG placement, forgiveness differences between Qi Max and Qi Max HL, and who each iron is really built for. We also discuss fitting considerations, shaft pairings, and how these irons compare to previous TaylorMade game-improvement models. If you're considering new irons for 2026 or want to understand how modern iron tech is evolving, this episode is a must-listen.

Cobra Golf just released brand new 3D printed irons to their lineup, joining the already exciting 3DP Tour. Caitlin Farley joins us to break down all of the technology that goes into 3D printing golf clubs while also giving us the insight into each model. For the better player there is a 3D printed MB blade irons that offer precision and workability in a more forgiving package. Cobra also introduces the 3DP X irons that are larger and built for the ultimate in stability and forgiveness.

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