Club Junkie
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Hosted by Brian Knudson, Club Junkie dives deep into the technical side of golf equipment with a focus on home club building. BK's show covers gear reviews, fittings, and industry trends, often featuring insights from manufacturers, club builders, and fitters. It’s aimed at true club junkies, who are obsessed with optimizing performance through equipment, with detailed discussions on shafts, heads, and customization that go well beyond surface-level product talk.
Episodes
- My New Titleist GTS Driver Fitting Results!
This episode details a driver fitting session using the new Titleist GTS lineup at the Titleist Performance Institute, discussing the fitting process, performance differences, and head/shaft combinations. It also covers Brooks Koepka's PGA…
- Titleist GTS Woods Deep Dive with Stephanie Luttrell
Stephanie Luttrell from Titleist joins GolfWRX Radio to discuss the new Titleist GTS drivers and fairway woods. The episode covers the technology, design goals, player feedback, and performance of the new lineup, including fitting insights.
- A Putter That I Love and Hate Right Now!
This episode reviews the TaylorMade SYSTM 2 putters, discussing their strengths and weaknesses. It also examines putters used on the PGA Tour and details the process of building a custom set of JP Golf Prime irons with Baddazz Gold Series…
- Fore Love of Golf: A Great Session With Sean McDonough
The Fore Love of Golf podcast has moved channels and is now available on Apple Podcasts. Episode 50 features Sean McDonough, a sports broadcaster known for covering events like The Masters and Monday Night Football.
- My Top 10 Zero Torque Putter Ranking of 2026!
This episode of Club Junkie presents a ranking of the top 10 zero torque putters for 2026, evaluating their performance based on factors like feel, consistency, and forgiveness, and assessing the effectiveness of zero torque technology.
- Fore Love of Golf: Johnny Thompson of Callaway Golf
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…
- New Level Golf SPN V3 Wedge & Brand Deep Dive
On this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, Brian sits down with Andy Hennis from New Level Golf for a deep dive into one of the most interesting independent brands in the game. Andy shares the story behind New Level Golf, how the company…
- Club Junkie: Hanging out with King Pine Golf's Eric Cooke! What A Great Time!
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 g…
- Club Junkie: New Gears Golf OVVIO Shafts! Masters Limited Edition Gear!
I get to test out the new OVVIO driver shafts from Gears Golf. Gears created a shaft lineup to work with players swing types using their high-tech data. Every year we see tons of limited edition Masters themed gear from brands big and smal…
- Club Junkie: What are the best fairway woods of 2026? Some awesome putters at the Valero!
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 pu…
- Club Junkie: LAB Golf Link 2.2 Blade Putter Review! Wilson Golf's Markus McCaine
In this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we take a deep dive into the new LAB Golf Link 2.2 putter and explore what makes it one of the most talked about zero torque designs in the game. From its unique construction to the feel and perf…
- Club Junkie: TaylorMade Qi4D Driver Shootout! Qi4D versus Qi4D LS
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 fl…
- Club Junkie: Reviewing the best Wilson Golf irons ever! Staff Model XB, CB, & MB!
Time to review the hottest irons from Wilson Golf! This year Wilson is giving us 3 brand new Staff Model irons with one, the XB, being brand new to the lineup. Wilson's Staff Model XB is a new hollow body design that gives golfers distance…
- Club Junkie: Odyssey Ai-Dual Putter Review! 1/2 Ball Alignment!
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 a…
- Club Junkie: $900 Attomax Pro Atom Blue Shaft Review! New LAB Prototype Putters!
I get to review one of the hottest shafts out of Korea, the Attomax Pro Atom Blue wood shaft! This $900 shaft features super high-end carbon fiber and an amorphous metal wire technology for added stability. I break down the new LAB Golf pr…
- Club Junkie: Ping G440 K Driver Review! New Scotty Cameron Putters at The Genesis!
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 G…
- Club Junkie: New 2026 Scotty Cameron Phantom Putters!
This week I review the new 2026 Scotty Cameron Phantom putter line. I have both the Phantom 5.5 and 9R putters in-hand that I have been rolling for a bit now. The new SCS face insert offers a softer feel and I like the new look of the 9R.…
- Club Junkie Podcast: JP Golf Irons Review! Prime & Camber! Is the Waste Management Too Wild?
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 j…
- Club Junkie: Mizuno Pro M-13 & M-15 Irons Review!
The newest Mizuno Pro irons are here and Club Junkie is putting them to the test. In this video we take a deep dive into the all new Mizuno Pro M-13 and Mizuno Pro M-15 irons to see how they compare in looks feel and performance. From clas…
- Club Junkie: Titleist Vokey SM11 Wedges with Aaron Dill & Kevin Tassistro
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…
- Club Junkie: UST Mamiya Lin-Q PowerCore Shaft Review! All 3 Profiles!
The Club Junkie Podcast is back with an in depth review of the new 2026 UST Mamiya Lin-Q PowerCore golf shafts. In this episode we break down the full Lin-Q lineup and compare the White, Blue, and Red profiles to help golfers understand ho…
- Ping G440 K Driver Deep Dive with Travis Milleman!
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…
- TaylorMade Qi4D Driver Deep Dive with Andrew Oldknow
In this episode we go all in on TaylorMade's new Qi4D drivers, breaking down the technology, design philosophy, and performance gains behind one of the most talked-about driver launches. We're joined by Andrew Oldknow from TaylorMade, who…
- TaylorMade Qi Max Iron Deep Dive with Matt Bovee!
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…
- Club Junkie" Evnroll Origin SweetFace 2.0 Putter Review! ER2 & ER10 Putters
In this episode, we test the latest from Evnroll, the Origin series. We dive into what makes the SweetFace 2.0 insert a serious contender for your next putter. From feel and roll to alignment and performance on the greens, we cover it all…
- Cobra's New 3D Printed Irons with Caitlin Farley! 3DP MB and 3DP X Deep Dive
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…
- Club Junkie: The final WITB of 2025!
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-cou…
- Club Junkie: The Final Top Ten Zero Torque Putter Ranking of 2025!
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…
- Club Junkie: New UST Lin-Q PowerCore Shaft Deep Dive! With Danny Le and Andy Kerr
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…
- Club Junkie: SeeMore Zero Torque SBx & SKx putter review!
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…
- Club Junkie: Sub 70 669 CB Irons Review + First Look at 2026 Wood Shafts from UST, KBS & Aretera!
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…
- Club Junkie: New Bettinardi Antidote SB3 & SB5 Putter Review
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…
- Club Junkie: Scotty Cameron Zero Torque Putter Review! Phantom 11R OC & Studio Style Fastback OC
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 sq…
- Club Junkie: Final Fall Golf Weekend WITB!
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 d…
- Club Junkie: New Odyssey Square 2 Square Tri-Hot putters with Jacob Davidson
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 stuffe…
- Club Junkie: TPT Nitro Driver Shaft Review & Nippon Modus Hybrid GHOST HL Shaft
Two shafts go for review this week! The first is TPT's Nitro driver shaft in the 16/Hi configuration. It offers stability and consistency that I haven't seen this year in driver. The advanced tech in the shaft clearly shows in its performa…
- Club Junkie: PXG Mustang ZT & Tour Edge Exotics Max Irons Review
This week on the Club Junkie Podcast, we're diving deep into two standout pieces of gear making waves in 2025: the new PXG Mustang ZT putter and Tour Edge's Exotics Max irons. Tune in as we break down the tech, feel, and performance of the…
- Club Junkie: New 2026 Tour Edge Exotics Driver Reviews! LS and Max!
This week on the Club Junkie Podcast, Brian dives deep into the 2026 Tour Edge Exotics LS and Max drivers! From ball speed and feel to forgiveness and adjustability, get the full breakdown on how these new Exotics models perform on the cou…
- Club Junkie: The Most Underrated Golf Club of 2025!
In this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we're shining a spotlight on the hidden gems of the golf world — the most underrated golf clubs of 2025. These are the clubs that didn't get the biggest ad campaigns or influencer pushes, but sti…
- Club Junkie: Titleist T250 Launch Spec Irons & U505 Utility Iron Review
In this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we're diving deep into the new Titleist T-Series lineup, focusing on the T250 Launch Spec irons and the updated U505 utility iron. Are these clubs game-changers for mid-to-low handicappers? How d…
- Club Junkie: Graphite Design Tour AD FI Shaft Review! Smallest Blades in Golf!
Reviewing the new Graphite Design Tour AD FI wood shaft. This new mid launch, low spin shaft has a smooth feel but offers great stability and consistency. I also hit the smallest blades in golf! Vega's new SS irons are extremely compact bu…
- Club Junkie: My Top 10 Zero Torque Putter List! Version 2!
Back, by popular demand, with 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 2025! 📲 FOLLOW Club Junkie for More Golf Gear…
- Club Junkie: 2025 Callaway Apex UW Review! Apex Ti Super Hybrid!
Time to review the new Callaway Apex UW and Ti Super Hybrid! Both of these are meant for different players to use at the top end of their bag. The 2025 Apex UW is here and it definitely takes a TON from the loved 2021 model! Shaping, perfo…
- Club Junkie: LAB Golf's new heel shafted OZ.1i HS putter review
This week on Club Junkie, we dive into the latest innovation from LAB Golf — the OZ.1i HS putter! From its unique head shape to the new heel-shafted design, we break down how this putter performs on the green and whether it lives up to the…
- Club Junkie: TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 Wedge Review
In this video, we take an in-depth look at the new TaylorMade MG5 wedges—breaking down the performance, feel, spin, and what sets them apart from the MG4s. Are these the best wedges TaylorMade has ever made? Tune in as we test them on the…
- Club Junkie: Bettinardi HLX 6.0 Wedge Review – Spin, Feel & Short-Game Performance!
This week on the Club Junkie Podcast, we take a deep dive into the brand-new Bettinardi HLX 6.0 wedges. From the fresh head shape and precision-milled grooves to the feel and performance on the course, I break down everything you need to k…
- Club Junkie: GolfWRX Members Choice Results & My Golf Trip Recap!
This week's episode covers two big topics—first up, we dive into the results of the 2025 GolfWRX Members Choice Awards! Hear what gear WRXers voted as the best in categories like drivers, irons, wedges, and more. Then I break down the high…
- Club Junkie: Ping i240 Irons Review & PXG Hellcat ZT Putter!
In this episode, we dive into two of the hottest pieces of gear in the game — the precision-focused PING i240 irons and the bold PXG Hellcat putter. I put both through their paces on the range and in the shop to see if they live up to the…
- Club Junkie: My annual golf trip WITB! The gamer and backup WITB is done!
My annual guys golf trip is coming up next week and I have the golf bag dialed in. This episode I go deep on every club that will be in the bag to help my team win! For this trip I bring 2 full bags just in case I need to swap something ou…
- Club Junkie: Ben Hogan PTx LST Driver Review! My WITB Is Getting Close!
Ben Hogan's new PTx LST driver is built for higher speed players who need launch and spin control. Not many direct to consumer brands are able to offer something this but Ben Hogan did a really good job. The looks are solid and classic but…