Episode 83: Soft Goods Design & Development

About this episode

Shane and Marty discuss golf bags, headwear, and accessories with Alex Kump, focusing on design and development at PING.

Shane and Marty are joined by Alex Kump, PING Soft Goods Design & Development Director, for a gear-focused discussion on golf bags, headwear and accessories, all of which are designed by his team at PING HQ. They dive into the origins of the iconic L8 and Hoofer golf bags, the R&D behind the new PING Reserve carry bag, and headwear insights from his team's partnership with our PING pros.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Shane, Marty

Guest: Alex Kump

Topics covered

• soft goods design
• golf bags
• headwear
• accessories
• PING pros
• R&D

Keywords

• soft goods
• golf bags
• headwear
• PING
• design
• development
• accessories
• R&D

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PING

Products: L8 golf bag, Hoofer golf bag, PING Reserve carry bag, headwear

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