2nd Swing Thoughts
2nd Swing Thoughts is the official podcast of 2nd Swing Golf, a golf equipment retailer featuring the largest selection of new and used clubs, award-winning club fitting services, and industry-leading trade-in services. Episodes of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast will cover anything and everything in the world of golf equipment and club fitting with insights from experts in the industry.
Episodes
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts focuses on iron shafts. Particularly, this episode dives into why iron shafts matter, and why iron shafts deserve your attention if you're looking for better approach shots. Joining for this episode is 2nd Swing master fitter Larry Bobka, who has spent 40+ years working in golf, including decades on tour with the best golfers in the world. Larry shares his perspective on iron shafts, including wei...
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts focuses on shaft fitting. Particularly, this episode calls out the key factors of a golf shaft fitting, and why it's way more than just about launch and spin. In a good golf shaft fitting, the fitter will use the shaft to optimize impact location and start line, in addition to launch and spin.
0:00 Intro 0:54 What a Shaft Actually Does 7:33 The Three Parts of a Golf Shaft 17:28 Rotation Rate...
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts highlights the best putters on tour in 2026, particularly the best putters in the bags of winners. The most notable trend from the best putters on tour in 2026 is the continued shift away from blade putters, as more and more tour pros opt for a mallet. Does this mean you should try a mallet putter? How soon before blade putters are completely erased from the best putters in golf discussion?
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This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts highlights the best wedges on the PGA Tour in 2026. But more specifically, this episode highlights the customizations and fitting done to the best irons on the PGA Tour, and how the best players in the world optimize performance on approach shots. Throughout this discussion of the best irons on tour, we highlight the best iron models, the most common adjustments, combo iron sets, and more.
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This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts highlights the best irons on the PGA Tour in 2026. But more specifically, this episode highlights the customizations and fitting done to the best irons on the PGA Tour, and how the best players in the world optimize performance on approach shots. Throughout this discussion of the best irons on tour, we highlight the best iron models, the most common adjustments, combo iron sets, and more.
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This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts highlights the best drivers on the PGA Tour in 2026. But more specifically, this episode highlights the customizations done to the best drivers on the PGA Tour, and how the best players in the world optimize performance off the tee. Throughout this discussion of the best drivers on tour, we highlight the best driver models, the most common adjustments, the most popular driver shafts, and more.
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This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts focuses on the 7 wood decision so many golfers face. For Scottie Scheffler, the 7 wood decision dependent on the course and conditions he faces that week. For the average golfer, it's a little simpler. Does a 7 wood help you achieve better launch and spin for those tricky long approach shots? Or does a 7 wood provide too much spin and too high of a ball flight? That 7 wood discussion and more tour...
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features a club fitting discussion on High Loft Woods, specifically 7 woods and 9 woods, and whether high loft woods can benefit your game. Plus, this episode includes an exclusive interview from the Titleist Tour Truck and a recap of the wild weekend of golf.
Additionally, Drew and Harrison recap the Wyndham Championship, the US Women's Amateur, and dive into Michael Brennan's winning clubs at th...
What is optimal? It's the ultimate question in a club fitting. But, what's optimal is unique to every player, which makes every club fitting require different "optimal" numbers for each golfer. In this episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts, 2nd Swing's Drew Mahowald and Harrison Arnold discuss what is optimal in a club fitting for golfers, and how it can differ from player to player.
Additionally, Drew and Harrison recap the AIG Women's Op...
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features a recap of the 3M Open, won impressively by Jackson Koivun after holding off a challenge by World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. The 3M Open is played at TPC Twin Cities, a short drive from 2nd Swing Golf headquarters. Also, Emma Carpenter joins this episode to discuss her week at the 3M Open and her busy summer schedule.
- Intro - The Turn - Jackson Koivun wins 3M Open - Jackson Koivun Winning...
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features a recap of The Open Championship and the win by Ryan Fox. As a Srixon and Cleveland staffer, Ryan Fox has a mix of mostly Srixon and Cleveland golf clubs in his bag, but some very unique specs throughout his setup. In addition to the tournament itself, 2nd Swing also covers various unique equipment in play at The Open. This episode also features a preview of the MGA Amateur Championship.
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This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features an interview with Kate Smith-Stroh, who was in the field for her first major championship at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. She shares her thoughts on playing a major in her home state and her preparation for the tournament. Plus, this episode also features a recap of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and the Travelers Championship, with some callouts of the specific golf clubs used b...
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features a golf club fitting Q&A with master fitter Harrison Arnold. He answers a series of golf club fitting questions submitted by viewers and listeners of 2nd Swing Thoughts. Plus, this episode also features a recap of the US Open, unique clubs in play, and the major win by Wyndham Clark.
- Intro - The Turn - US Open Recap - Wyndham Clark WITB - Golf Club Fitting Q&A w/ Harrison Arnold ...
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features a golf driver discussion with master fitter Tyler Fitzel. He shares his thoughts on the improvements in driver technology and when it might be time for you to upgrade your golf driver. Plus, this episode also features a recap of the week on tour, unique clubs in play, and the win by Bud Cauley at the Canadian Open.
- Intro - The Turn - Golf Headlines - Bud Cauley WITB - Tyler Fitzel in Go...
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features a club fitting discussion with PGA Master Professional and 2nd Swing master club fitter Blaine Seitz on his fitting operation at PGA Coaching Center and what he's seen in the club fitting bay this year. Plus, this episode also features a recap of the week on tour, unique clubs in play, and the wins by JT Poston and Nelly Korda.
0:00 Intro 0:40 Recapping the week on tour 12:53 New Putters ...
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features conversation with Tom Fisher, Titleist Product Director, on the new Titleist GTS drivers and fairway woods from Titleist Performance Institute. During the discussion, Tom reveals all the major changes made to the Titleist GTS family. This episode also features a recap of the week on tour, unique clubs in play, and the major win by Aaron Rai at the PGA Championship.
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This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features conversation with master club fitter and general manager Jake Montgomery about his take on the best used golf clubs available at 2nd Swing. Jake will give his take on the best used golf clubs in various categories, including drivers, fairway woods, irons, and more. This episode also features a recap of the week on tour, unique clubs in play, and the wins by Kristoffer Reitan, Jeeno Thitik...
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" equ...
We dive deep into Matt Fitzpatrick’s incredible playoff victory at the RBC Heritage, analyzing the "shot of the tournament" and the unique gear setup that powered his win.
Plus, we sit down for an exclusive interview with Sam Bettinardi, President of Bettinardi Golf. Sam takes us through the rich heritage of the family brand and introduces the cutting-edge technology behind the 2026 BB Series putters, including the game-chang...
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts discusses the best clubs of 2026 with master fitter Kevin Kraft. In the aftermath of 2nd Swing Fitters Choice, Kevin joins to give his take on the best golf clubs of 2026. Plus, the team recaps Augusta and highlights some unique equipment that was in play for the season's first major.
What do you think are the best clubs of 2026?
Learn more about the Fitters Choice Best Clubs of 2026: https:...
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