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GOLF’s Fully Equipped

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Sep 21, 2023 • 1h 18min

Decoding Jon Rahm’s mystery putter and a behind the scenes look at TaylorMade’s new Spider Tour line

GOLF's Fully Equipped features Jon Rahm decoding his new putter and TaylorMade's Spider Tour line. They discuss Rahm's new putter's design, compare putter inserts, and analyze the importance of feel and ball speed. They also talk about Justin Thomas testing a longer driver, the significance of a good grip, Saath Tagala's iron choice, hitting the ball towards the heel of irons, and the return of the Spider putter. The podcast concludes with predictions and doubt for the Ryder Cup.
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Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 8min

Tiger’s important gear lesson, insights on club deals from a Tour pro, testing TaylorMade’s MG4 wedge and the impending death of blades

On this week's edition of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Kris McCormack of True Spec Golf and Golf Laboratories' Gene Parente to reflect on Tiger's important gear lesson, a Tour pro's thoughts on current club deals and the results of our TaylorMade MG4 wedge testing. The episode then concludes with us checking in on the Fully Equipped Hotline, including a question regarding the impending death of blades. -- This week's episode of Fully Equipped is brought to you by our official sponsor Golf Pride. Go to golfpride.com and use promo code "fullyequipped" to get free shipping on your next order! Available for all US orders, with no minimum purchase required.
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Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 14min

Rory battles Gene’s robot, our Mount Rushmore of gear luminaries, bringing Tour product to retail... and Elder Wands

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Kris McCormack of True Spec Golf and Golf Laboratories' Gene Parente to debate the biggest influencers in golf equipment history, if more Tour only offerings should be made available at retail and a Hotline question involving Harry Potter wands. The episode then concludes with an exclusive interview featuring Bettinardi Golf President, Sam Bettinardi. -- This week's episode of Fully Equipped is brought to you by our official sponsor Golf Pride. Go to golfpride.com and use promo code "fullyequipped" to get free shipping on your next order! Available for all US orders, with no minimum purchase required.
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Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 31min

What’s it like working on Viktor Hovland’s Ping gear? An insider details the process. | The Fully Equipped Hotline debuts with some FIRE takes

Kris McCormack of True Spec Golf joins GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath to discuss Viktor Hovland's winning bag at East Lake and Adam Scott becoming the long putter whisperer. Ping Tour Rep Kenton Oates then provides an exclusive interview breaking down his work with the 2023 Tour Championship winner.
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Aug 24, 2023 • 56min

Another twist in the Tour-USGA ball saga? Our takes on the TaylorMade P790 irons and the top gear storylines of the 2022-23 season

Kris McCormack of True Spec Golf and Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories join Fully Equipped to discuss the potential twist in the Tour-USGA ball saga, the new TaylorMade P790 irons, and the top gear storylines of the 2022-23 PGA Tour season.
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Aug 17, 2023 • 1h 12min

Our favorite takeaways from robot testing Titleist’s T-Series irons and a wild golf resort is coming for gearheads | Interview: Adidas Golf’s Masun Denison

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall is joined by Kris McCormack of True Spec Golf and Golf Laboratories' Gene Parante to discuss our takeaways from robot testing Titleist's new T-Series irons, TaylorMade pulling a trick with their new MG4 wedge and a wild gear related golf resort set to open in Texas. The episode then concludes with RB sitting down for an exclusive interview with Adidas Golf's Global Footwear Director Masun Denison. -- This week's episode of Fully Equipped is brought to you by our official sponsor Golf Pride. Go to golfpride.com and use promo code "fullyequipped" to get free shipping on your next order! Available for all US orders, with no minimum purchase required.
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Aug 9, 2023 • 52min

Breaking gear news from Memphis | Interview: 2023 3M Open winner Lee Hodges

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Kris McCormack of True Spec Golf and Golf Laboratories' Gene Parante to break down Jonathan's on-site gear observations from the St. Jude Championship in Memphis. The episode then concludes with an exclusive interview featuring the PGA Tour's most recent first-time winner, Lee Hodges. -- This week's episode of Fully Equipped is brought to you by our official sponsor Golf Pride. Go to golfpride.com and use promo code "fullyequipped" to get free shipping on your next order! Available for all US orders, with no minimum purchase required.
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Aug 3, 2023 • 1h 19min

The Tour’s response to the USGA’s MLR, breaking down Callaway and Titleist’s new gear | Interview: Titleist’s Marni Ines

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Golf Laboratories' Gene Parente to discuss the PGA Tour's response to the USGA's proposed Model Local Rule for the golf ball, Nelly Korda's surprise driver switch and the new gear being released by Callaway and Titleist this week. The episode then concludes with an exclusive interview featuring Titleist's Director of Product Development Marni Ines. -- This week's episode of Fully Equipped is brought to you by our official sponsor Golf Pride. Go to https://golfpride.com and use promo code "fullyequipped" to get free shipping on your next order! Available for all US orders, with no minimum purchase required. -- Callaway makes apparel to excel at one thing: golf. They take pride in outfitting all golfers with the right style, comfort, and performance so they can feel and play their best. Look for Callaway Apparel at a shop near you or use code CALFE20 at https://CallawayApparel.com for 20% off your purchase. 
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Jul 27, 2023 • 1h 53min

Talking shop with master craftsman Mike Taylor -- Artisan Golf co-founder and Tiger Woods’ longtime club whisperer

On the 200th episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall is joined by master craftsman, and Artisan Golf co-founder, Mike Taylor for an exclusive interview. They talk Mike's humble beginnings in the equipment industry, his days at Nike Golf as Tiger Woods' club whisperer and what led to the creation of Artisan Golf. -- This week's episode of Fully Equipped is brought to you by our official sponsor Golf Pride. Go to https://golfpride.com and use promo code "fullyequipped" to get free shipping on your next order! Available for all US orders, with no minimum purchase required. -- Callaway makes apparel to excel at one thing: golf. They take pride in outfitting all golfers with the right style, comfort, and performance so they can feel and play their best. Look for Callaway Apparel at a shop near you or use code CALFE20 at https://CallawayApparel.com for 20% off your purchase. 
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Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 23min

Rory’s winning 2-iron, Phil putting a Ping driver in the bag for the Open? | Interview: PGA Tour Rep for Odyssey/Callaway Golf Joe Toulon

On this week's Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Golf Labortories' Gene Parente and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to talk Rory's winning 2-iron, Phil testing a Ping driver/fairway and what to expect at the Open Championship. The episode then concludes with an exclusive interview featuring Odyssey/Callaway Golf's PGA Tour Rep Joe Toulon. -- This week's episode of Fully Equipped is brought to you by our official sponsor Golf Pride. Go to https://golfpride.com and use promo code "fullyequipped" to get free shipping on your next order! Available for all US orders, with no minimum purchase required. -- Callaway makes apparel to excel at one thing: golf. They take pride in outfitting all golfers with the right style, comfort, and performance so they can feel and play their best. Look for Callaway Apparel at a shop near you or use code CALFE20 at https://CallawayApparel.com for 20% off your purchase. 

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