Hosted by GOLF’s Johnny Wunder and Kris McCormack alongside Fairway Jockey’s Wadeh Maroun, Fully Equipped aims to share gear knowledge from three unique expert perspectives. It is your go to podcast for first hand gear news from the tour, detailed information on all equipment releases, and in depth interviews featuring PGA and LPGA players, Gearhead Celebrities, and the key influencers in the industry.
Episodes
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
On this week’s episode of Fully Equipped, hosts Jonathan Wall, Managing Editor for equipment at GOLF, and GOLF’s Senior Editor for Equipment, Andrew Tursky, breakdown what irons were in Patrick Reed's winning bag this week, Brandel Chamblee's twitter hot takes on the distance report, and Rory changing putter length again. The Gear Spotlight is then put on what's in Jonathan's bag before a related weekly mailbag segment looks at which Tour player you would want to swap gear with. The episode then concludes with an interview featuring PGA Tour Winner Kevin Kisner.
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
On this week’s episode of Fully Equipped, hosts Tim Briand, Senior Vice President at True Spec Golf, and GOLF’s Senior Editor for Equipment, Andrew Tursky, look back at Tim's chat with Bryson DeChambeau and George Gankas during the Genesis Invitational, talk the importance of Rory's change in putter length, and delve into the impact of the USGA Distance Report on equipment manufacturers. The Gear Spotlight is then put on Titleist’s TS4 driver, before the weekly mailbag segment answers a question on bending wedge loft. The episode then concludes with an interview featuring renowned PGA Tour Instructor James Sieckmann.
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
On this week’s episode of Fully Equipped, hosts Tim Briand, Senior Vice President at True Spec Golf, and GOLF’s Managing Editor for Equipment, Jonathan Wall, reflect on Paul Casey's comments about being an equipment free agent, the clubs Alex Rodriguez was spotted with on the range at Riviera, and Nick Taylor bagging the SIM Max 4-iron. The Gear Spotlight is then put on combo iron sets before the weekly mailbag segment addresses the increased use of cavity back long irons. The episode then concludes with an interview featuring 2013 U.S. Open Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Justin Rose.
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
On this week’s episode of Fully Equipped, hosts Tim Briand, Senior Vice President at True Spec Golf, and GOLF’s Managing Editor for Equipment, Jonathan Wall, breakdown Brooks Koepka's switch to the Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero driver, Titleist's clean sweep at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, and Chris Kirk adding a draw-biased Mizuno ST200X driver to his bag. The Gear Spotlight is then put on the TaylorMade Truss Putter, before our weekly Mailbag segment answers an often asked question on how shaft weight is properly interpreted. The episode then concludes with an interview featuring Titliest Vokey Tour Representative, Aaron Dill. Episode 29 Breakdown: 3:26 - Brooks Koepka switches to Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero driver 12:52 - Titleist clean sweep at WMPO. 21:30 - Chris Kirk's draw-biased Mizuno ST200X driver, S200 iron shafts 28:26 - Gear Spotlight: TaylorMade Truss Putter 36:03 - Mailbag: Jorge Hernandez -When we say that a shaft weighs 120gr, is that the weight of the shaft for all of the irons or for an established shaft length? I mean, all the irons aren’t the same length, so if it’s always the same shaft, the weight will vary with each length, right? 40:43 - Interview: Titliest Vokey Tour Representative, Aaron Dill
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
On this week’s episode of Fully Equipped, hosts Tim Briand, Senior Vice President at True Spec Golf, and GOLF’s Managing Editor for Equipment, Jonathan Wall, talk Keegan Bradley bringing a draw-biased driver out on Tour, Bryson's "secret" wedges, and Gary Woodland's TW grind lob wedge. The Gear Spotlight is then put on the Titleist T100S irons before our weekly Mailbag segment looks at how far Tour players stray from stock specs on their grips and irons. The episode then concludes with an interview featuring 2020 Farmers Insurance Open Winner, Marc Leishman. Episode 28 Breakdown: 2:30 - Keegan Bradley's draw-biased TaylorMade Sim Max D driver. 13:55 - Bryson DeChambeau's "Secret" wedges. 22:31 - Gary Woodland's Tiger Woods Grind lob wedge. 29:20 - Gear Spotlight: Titleist T100S Irons 38:03 .- Mailbag: Joshua Viohl - Grip size and iron specs have always interested me. Especially with the importance of custom fitting being preached. How many pros actually stray from stock specs? 40:43 - Interview: 2020 Farmers Insurance Open Winner, Marc Leishman Episode 28 Breakdown:
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
On this week’s episode of Fully Equipped, hosts Tim Briand, Senior Vice President at True Spec Golf, and GOLF’s Managing Editor for Equipment, Jonathan Wall, dive into Sergio Garcia's equipment saga and discuss Jack Nicklaus' thoughts on Tiger's edge when it comes to his equipment. The Gear Spotlight is then put on the emergence of optical alignment aids in today's game before our weekly Mailbag segment raises a question on the difference between a Scotty Cameron Circle T versus the putter you buy off the shelf. The episode then concludes with an interview featuring Bridgestone's Elliot Mellow and Adam Rehberg who dish on designing the Tour B with Tiger, Fred Couples, and Bryson DeChambeau. Episode 27 Breakdown: 6:00 - Segio Garcia's Equipment Saga 13:25 - Jack Nicklaus talks Tiger's equipment edge 23:16 - Gear Spotlight: The Emergence of Optical Alignment Aids 29:30 - Mailbag: Ben DeGagne - What are the main difference between a Scotty Cameron Circle T and the regular putter we buy on the shelves? 42:07 - Interview: Bridgestone's Elliot Mellow and Adam Rehberg on designing Tour B with Tiger, Fred Couples, Bryson.
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
On this week’s episode of Fully Equipped, hosts Tim Briand, Senior Vice President at True Spec Golf, and GOLF’s Managing Editor for Equipment, Jonathan Wall, discuss the changes Brooks Koepka appears to be making to his bag, Matt Wallace signing with Callaway, and Rory testing out the SIM Max hybrid. The Gear Spotlight is then put on Callaway's new Mavrik product line before diving into our weekly mailbag segment. The episode then concludes with an interview with Three-Time PGA Tour Winner, and Callaway staffer, Francesco Molinari. Episode 26 Breakdown: 3:00 - Brooks Koepka making changes to his bag? 12:39 - Matt Wallace signs with Callaway. 16:44 - Rory tests the TaylorMade SIM Max hybrid 25:28 - Gear Spotlight: Callaway's new Mavrik product line. 37:30 - Mailbag: Nick Worthy - I've seen some players on tour have their club grips built up with extra wraps of tape underneath the rubber instead of going to a midsize or oversized version. Is there a benefit to using wraps of tape versus increasing the size of the grip? 42:07 - Interview: Three-Time PGA Tour Winner Francesco Molinari
Friday Jan 10, 2020
Friday Jan 10, 2020
On this week’s episode of Fully Equipped, hosts Tim Briand, Senior Vice President at True Spec Golf, and GOLF’s Managing Editor for Equipment, Jonathan Wall, discuss DJ's new TaylorMade SIM Max hybrid, the shot distance of the new SIM fairway wood for players on Tour, and Xander's decision to change his ball, putter, and driver all at once. That's followed up by our weekly mailbag segment, before the new SIM product talk continues, with an interview featuring TaylorMade's Global Head of Irons, Matt Bovee. Episode 25 Breakdown: 6:03 - DJ Puts the new TaylorMade SIM Hybrid in his bag. 15:40 - Is the new TaylorMade SIM fairway wood going to far for Tour players? 23:50 - Xander switches his ball, putter, and driver all at once. 32:29 - Mailbag: Ryan Redding (via Twitter): Should we expect any more player equipment signings/changes? Or do you believe everything's been pretty much announced? 40:09 - Interview: TaylorMade Global Head of Irons, Matt Bovee
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
On a special New Year's Day episode of Fully Equipped, hosts Tim Briand, Senior Vice President at True Spec Golf, and GOLF’s Managing Editor for Equipment, Jonathan Wall, give their top 3 clubs of the decade across multiple club categories. The episode then concludes with a look ahead to what the next 10 years might hold in store for gear heads, pros, and everyday golfers alike.
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
On this week’s episode of Fully Equipped, hosts Tim Briand, Senior Vice President at True Spec Golf, and GOLF’s Managing Editor for Equipment, Jonathan Wall, recap some interesting gear decisions made at the Presidents Cup, including Bryson's 4.8-degree driver, Xander putting the new Callaway Mavrik Driver in the bag, and Tiger's bold move not to pair players who use the same golf ball during foursomes. This week's Gear Spotlight then highlights Jonathan and Tim's equipment resolutions for 2020, followed by our weekly Mailbag segment. The episode then concludes with an interview with PGA Tour player, and recent Houston Open winner, Lanto Griffin. Episode 23 Breakdown: 5:18 - Bryson DeChambeau changes the loft on his driver 4.8-degrees. 12:00 - Xander Schauffele puts the new Callaway Mavrik Driver in his bag. 23:20 - Tiger's bold move not to pair players with the same ball during foursomes. 26:22 - Gear Spotlight: Jonathan and Tim's 2020 equipment resolutions 32:29 - Mailbag 1: Myke Arrington: "I'm a 5 handicap in my early 50s who's used to playing traditional cavity back irons, but a bunch of my buddies are going to irons like P790 and Apex and picking up distance. Would I run the risk of losing consistency if I go away from my forged clubs to something similar?" 37:33 - Interview: Houston Open winner, Lanto Griffin