Club Junkie

Club Junkie

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.

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July 30, 2026 52 mins
The new Bettinardi Matt Fitzpatrick signature putters are finally here, and I spent some time taking a close look to see if they're more than just a limited edition collector's piece. We get into the design, feel, performance, and who these putters actually make sense for.I also talk about my annual guys golf trip that's right around the corner, what's making the bag, the last minute equipment decisions, and why golf weekends alway...
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This week on the Club Junkie Podcast, Brian Knudson takes an in-depth look at the new JP Golf Prime irons to see if these premium forged irons live up to the hype. From looks and feel to performance on the course, find out who these irons are built for and whether they're worth a spot in your bag.Brian also breaks down Charlie Woods' What's In The Bag from the USGA Junior Amateur, taking a closer look at the clubs, shafts, and equi...
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On this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, Brian Knudson reviews a custom Dan Carraher putter after spending time with it on the course. He also shares the latest updates to his gamer bag, what's staying, what's getting replaced, and why he's making the switch to stiff flex driver shafts. If you love golf equipment, club fitting, putters, shafts, and What's In The Bag updates, this episode is for you.Follow Club Junkie:Instagram: ...
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Can a more affordable shaft really compete with the premium options? This week on the Club Junkie Podcast, Brian Knudson puts the VA Composites Baddazz Gold wood shaft to the test. Designed to deliver premium performance at a friendlier price, Brian breaks down how it feels, how it performs on the course, and who should give it a serious look.Then it's time to roll some putts with one of the most eye catching limited releases of th...
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The latest Club Junkie Podcast is packed with some of the hottest gear in golf. Brian takes an in depth look at the new LAB Golf VZN.1i putter, breaking down how it performs on the course, who it fits best, and whether the latest zero torque design lives up to the hype.Then it's over to the PGA Tour for a look at the latest equipment spotted at the 2026 John Deere Classic. Rickie Fowler has several intriguing prototype putters in t...
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On this episode of Club Junkie, Brian dives into two very different flatsticks that have been getting plenty of attention lately: the Machine M12 ZTX zero torque putter and the HOG CSX Milled putter. How do they perform on the course? Which one delivers the best feel, forgiveness, and confidence on the greens? Brian breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of both and explains which golfers each model might fit best.The show also s...
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On this week's episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we deliver an in-depth review and head-to-head comparison of the new Cobra OPTM X and Cobra OPTM Max K drivers. We analyze the launch monitor data, spin profiles, and forgiveness levels of both heads to help you decide between the low-spin workability of the X model and the high-MOI stability of the Max K.Next, we take you inside the ropes at the US Open to break down the most exci...
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On this episode of Club Junkie, Brian dives into the all new TaylorMade Spider Tour Torched putters and breaks down everything from the unique torched finish to the performance, feel, and roll on the greens. Are these Spiders just a cosmetic upgrade, or is there more to the story?Then, Brian is joined by Luke Williams from Odyssey Golf to discuss the highly anticipated Damascus Milled putters. Luke shares the inspiration behind the...
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The annual What's In The Bag build is underway, and on this episode of Club Junkie, Brian breaks down the clubs currently leading the race for a spot in his 2026 gamer setup. From drivers and fairway woods to irons, wedges, and shafts, he ranks the equipment that's performing best and explains what's separating the front runners from the rest of the field.Brian also heads into the workshop to discuss several putter projects current...
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On this episode of Club Junkie, I put the new Tour Edge Exotics Mini Driver to the test and break down the performance, forgiveness, distance, and where it fits compared to a traditional driver or strong fairway wood. If you have been curious about adding a mini driver to the bag, this one is worth a look.I also dive into the new TaylorMade Spider ZT Max putter that was recently spotted and discuss the growing zero torque putter tr...
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On this episode of Club Junkie, I dive into the brand new Ping i540 irons and talk about where they fit in the lineup, the performance on the course, and who I think they are really made for. There is a lot to love and maybe one complaint in the new i540 irons.The show also covers the new LAB VZN.1i putters that have started showing up, plus some new Graphite Design Tour AD shafts spotted out on the PGA Tour and what makes them int...
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On this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, I head to the Titleist Performance Institute for a full driver fitting with the new Titleist GTS lineup. We dive into the fitting process, talk about what made the biggest difference in performance, and break down how the different GTS heads and shaft combinations compare on the launch monitor. If you are thinking about a new driver setup for this season, there is a lot to take away from ...
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The new Titleist GTS drivers and fairway woods are here and we’re taking a full deep dive into everything golfers want to know. On this episode of GolfWRX Radio, Stephanie Luttrell from Titleist joins us to break down the technology, design goals, player feedback, and performance behind the newest GTS lineup.We talk about what makes the GTS drivers different, how the fairway woods were engineered for speed and consistency, th...
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In this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we dive into one of the most interesting flatstick releases of the year with a full review of the new TaylorMade SYSTM 2 putters. After spending time on the greens, I break down what makes this design stand out, where it performs, and why it has me completely torn between loving it and fighting it. If you are into feel, alignment, and consistency, this is one you will want to hear about.W...
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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 s...
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I break down my first Top 10 Zero Torque Putter Rankings for 2026. From the biggest names in the category to a few under the radar surprises, I dive into what makes each of these putters stand out and how they performed.Talk about feel, consistency, forgiveness, and of course whether zero torque technology actually delivers on its promise to help you start more putts on line. If you have been curious about making the switch or just...
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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....
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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 approaches design and performance, and what sets their clubs apart in a crowded equipment landscape.The conversation then shifts to the brand new SPN V3 wedges. Andy breaks down the technology, sh...
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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...
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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 small. I break down some of the great items from some of the big EOMs.
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