GOLF’s Fully Equipped

Will Dustin Johnson use a new ball at the Presidents Cup? Interview: RSM Classic Winner Tyler Duncan

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, question whether Dustin Johnson will actually put a ball he has been using at the Presidents Cup in play this week and take a closer look at Justin Rose's new Honma prototype driver. The new Miura + LINKSOUL Color Theory irons are then put under the Gear Spotlight, followed by a couple of listener submitted questions in our weekly mailbag segment. The episode then concludes with an interview with PGA Tour player, and recent RSM Classic Winner, Tyler Duncan. 1:22 - Dustin Johnson spotted with TaylorMade TP5x Pix at the Presidents Cup 8:48 - Justin Rose using Honma TR20 Prototype driver 16:42 - Gear Spotlight: Miura+ LINKSOUL Color Theory irons 22:28 - Mailbag 1: Chris Walsh: Favorite club you've used in the last decade? 26:12 - Mailbag 2: jdpjdp88: Which new clubs that you tested are going to really surprise people? Good or bad? 30:16 - Interview: RSM Classic Winner Tyler Duncan

Patrick Reed's Mystery Irons, Rickie's Driver Changes, Interview: True SPORTS' Gawain Robertson

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, try to crack the mystery of Patrick Reed's new irons and breakdown the changes Rickie is making with his driver. The Gear Spotlight is then put on today's announcement that True SPORTS has acquired AeroTech. The episode then concludes with our weekly Mailbag segment, Tim’s story of trying to bring 100K worth of golf equipment into the Bahamas, and an interview with Accra Founder and current True SPORTS' Director of Aftermarket Sales, Gawain Robertson. 5:58 - Patrick Reed's Mystery Irons 18:15 - Rickie Changes Up His Driver 25:30 - Gear Spotlight: True SPORTS Acquires AeroTech 33:13 - Mailbag 1: nolanwalshgolf What's the average driver length on Tour? 38:13 - Mailbag 2: cruzedgmontington When you test a new driver do you test with your same shaft already in play. 40:18 - Tim’s story of trying to bring 100K worth of golf equipment for testing into the Bahamas. 48:35 - Interview: Accra Founder and current True SPORTS' Director of Aftermarket Sales, Gawain Robertson.

Rickie Fowler's Cobra RF Proto Irons, Rahm tries Tiger's Grind, and Part 2 of 2 with David Orr

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 the new Cobra RF Prototype Irons in Rickie Fowler's bag and how taking a page out of Tiger's playbook helped Jon Rahm win in Dubai. The Titleist Vokey SM8 wedges, which are now being used on Tour, are put under the Gear Spotlight, including Tim and Jonathan's first hand impressions of the product during ClubTest 2020. The episode then concludes with a couple of user submitted questions in our weekly mailbag segment and part 2 of a 2 part interview with GOLF Top 100 Teacher, Flatstick Academy Founder, and legendary putting coach, David Orr. Episode 20 Breakdown: 02:26 - Rickie Fowler's Cobra RF Prototype Irons 12:25 - Jon Rahm Picks up the TW11 grind TaylorMade Milled Grind 2 Lob Wedge 22:47 - Gear Spotlight: Titleist Vokey SM8 Wedges launch on Tour 32:41 - Mailbag 1: hashtaghagen (on IG): In the last 5 years, what has changed most in new drivers? 39:15 - Mailbag 2: jpringledgolf (on IG): Why are grip sizes and brands discussed so little? We never hear about what Tour players are using when it comes to grips. 48:56- Interview: Part 2 of 2 with David Orr

Russell Henley's Run-In with the One Ball Rule and Part 1 of 2 with David Orr

On this week’s episode of Fully Equipped, hosts Tim Briand, SVP and Head of Fitting at True Spec Golf, and GOLF’s Managing Editor for Equipment, Jonathan Wall, take a closer look at Russell Henley's run-in with the One Ball Rule as well as Matt Kuchar's switch to the new Bridgestone Proto ball. The recently revealed Cobra Speedzone driver is then put under the Gear Spotlight, including Tim and Jonathan's first hand impressions of the product during ClubTest 2020. The episode then concludes with a couple of user submitted questions in our weekly mailbag segment and part 1 of a 2 part interview with GOLF Top 100 Teacher, Flatstick Academy Founder, and legendary putting coach, David Orr. 02:22 - Russell Henley's run-in with the One Ball Rule 08:35 - Matt Kuchar's switch to the Bridgestone Proto ball 20:53 - Gear Spotlight: Cobra Speedzone Product Line 32:41 - Mailbag 1: ROBTOMSICK (On Twitter) What is the best way to find the correct club length? Measurement, lie board, swing type, or a combination? 42:14 - Mailbag 2: Simon Bird (On Instagram) I have an Odyssey SL 7s and want to switch grips. What are the impacts of changing grips over feel? Going from a 65g grip to 190g grip? 47:17 - Interview: Part 1 of 2 with David Orr

Eddie Pepperell's Tin Cup Moment and an Interview with George Gankas

On this week’s episode of Fully Equipped, hosts Tim Briand, Head of Fitting at True Spec Golf, and GOLF’s Managing Editor for Equipment, Jonathan Wall, discuss the impact of Jason Dufner’s new equipment deal with Cobra and Eddie Pepperell's Tin Cup moment at the Turkish Airlines Open. The Gear Spotlight then casts a broad spectrum across all of ClubTest 2020's robotic and player testing that took place the last few weeks. The episode then concludes with a couple of user submitted questions in our weekly mailbag segment and an interview with one of the hottest names in golf instruction, George Gankas. 2:44 - Jason Dufner Inks Equipment Deal with Cobra 14:33 - Gear Spotlight: Wrapping Up ClubTest 2020 Robot and Player Testing 28:05 - Mailbag 1: What's the use of buying fancy equipment when one doesn't have the skill, nor the speed, of a pro? 29:55 - Mailbag 2: Iron shafts: Steel vs Graphite your thoughts and the major differences? 31:26 - Interview with George Gankas

Rory's Recent Gear Changes and Live from South Korea for ClubTest 2020 Pt. 2

In a special edition of Fully Equipped, host Tim Briand, Head of Fitting at True Spec Golf, records live from South Korea where he continues to conduct robot testing at KIGOS for ClubTest 2020 while GOLF’s Managing Editor for Equipment Jonathan Wall has returned state-side to oversee player testing in Scottsdale. However, before continuing to dive into what is going on with ClubTest they take a look at two equipment changes that helped key Rory's latest victory. The episode then closes out with a double edition of our weekly mailbag segment where four listener submitted questions on robotic club testing are answered. Episode 17 Breakdown: 1:55 - Rory swaps out his wedge. 8:58 - A new shaft and weight settings for Rory's driver. 17:50 - GOLF ClubTest 2020 - Live from Robot Club Testing in South Korea 41:38 - Mailbag 1: Chrisgreengolf: Do you “fit” the robot’s shaft for each head? 43:55 - Mailbag 2: Mintconditiongolf: How do you test for forgiveness using a robot that essentially has a near-perfect swing every time? 46:17 - Mailbag 3: Schula218: Is there a specific ball used during club testing or do you try out different model types to compare? 51:22 - Mailbag 4: Par_then_bar: In what instances would you prefer to use a human vs. a robot during club testing?

Tiger's Gear Throughout His 82 Wins and Live From South Korea for ClubTest 2020 Pt. 1

In a special edition of Fully Equipped, hosts Tim Briand from True Spec Golf and GOLF’s Jonathan Wall record live from South Korea where they are conducting robotic testing at KIGOS for GOLF's ClubTest 2020. However, before shining the Gear Spotlight on KIGOS and their trip to South Korea, they take a deep dive into Tiger's equipment changes throughout his record tying 82 wins. The episode then closes out with our weekly mailbag segment where a couple of listener submitted questions on robotic club testing are answered. Episode 16 Breakdown: 2:53 - Tiger's Drivers Over the Years 12:43 - Tiger's Trailblazing Iron Choices 24:25 - Tiger's Famous Scotty Cameron Putter 30:56 - Tiger's Popularization of the Solid Construction Golf Ball 36:07 - GOLF ClubTest 2020 - Live from Robot Club Testing in South Korea 56:28 - Mailbag 1: Jack.hobbs17: How well can it test different swing speeds to see how a club performs for different swing types? 1:00:32 - Mailbag 2: Mintcondiongolf: Do you test how differences in strike location change results per club?

Tiger Spotted Testing a TaylorMade Prototype Putter in Japan and Part 2 of 2 with Roger Cleveland

On this week’s episode of Fully Equipped, hosts Tim Briand from True Spec Golf and GOLF’s Jonathan Wall take a closer look at the TaylorMade putter prototype Tiger Wood's was spotted testing in Japan and the new Ping Wolverine mallet in Viktor Hovland's bag. The Gear Spotlight is then put on a new Super Hybrid from Callaway and the overall impact of Hybrids in today's game. The episode then closes out with our weekly mailbag segment and Part 2 of a 2 Part interview with Callaway's legendary Chief Wedge Designer, Roger Cleveland, who talks creating the storied Frankenwedge for Phil Mickleson. Episode 15 Breakdown: 2:01 - Tiger Wood's tests a new TaylorMade putter prototype. 11:53 - Viktor Hovland adds a Ping Wolverine mallet to his bag 27:10 - Gear Spotlight: Callaway's new Super Hybrid 31:50 - Mailbag 1: I know it varies but generally speaking , if you have chrome stripped off irons, how many grams are lost in that process? Is lead tape acceptable for replacing the lost weight? And do tour pros have irons specifically made raw or are they just stripped? 34:19 - Mailbag 2: How Much difference does shaft length make when you are 6' or taller? 36:16 - Part 2 of 2 with Roger Cleveland

Henrik Stenson Says Goodbye to his 3-Wood and Part 1 of 2 with Callaway's Roger Cleveland

On this week’s episode of Fully Equipped, hosts Tim Briand from True Spec Golf and GOLF’s Jonathan Wall take a closer look at Henrik Stenson saying goodbye to his loyal 3-wood and Callaway's Tour Staff adding the MD5 to the bag. This week's Gear Spotlight is shined on the design of Mizuno's JPX Irons , Koepka's influence on the design, and how it factored into to Jonathan's recent Iron fitting with Tim. The episode then closes out with our weekly mailbag segment and Part 1 of a 2 Part interview with Callaway's legendary Chief Wedge Designer Roger Cleveland, who takes a deep dive into the recently released MD5 Jaws wedge. Episode 14 Breakdown: 2:01 - Henrik Stenson says goodbye to his 3-wood 8:52 - Callaway staffers adopting the MD5 Jaws wedge on Tour 15:55 - Gear Spotlight: Mizuno JPX Irons (Jonathan's Iron Fitting 21:19) 31:22 - Mailbag 1: Why does nobody make raw finish wedges for the retail market yet all the pros are using raw finishes? Vokey used to but not anymore more apparently? 34:55 - Mailbag 2: Why doesn't Scotty Cameron retail the futura X5 welded flow neck? Seems to work quite well for JT so why not us weekend warriors? 36:23 - Part 1 of 2 with Roger Cleveland talking the MD5 Jaws wedge

Phil Mickelson's Switch to a High MOI Putter and Part 2 of 2 with Brad Faxon

On this week’s episode of Fully Equipped, hosts Tim Briand from True Spec Golf and GOLF’s Jonathan Wall follow up on Bryson's history making shaft change, talk Phil's move to a high MOI mallet putter, and discuss how Adam Scott switching his loft to 11.5 on his driver could impact the everyday golfer. The Gear Spotlight is then put on two rising stars now using TaylorMade's TP5 and TP5x balls, followed by a couple of listener questions in our weekly Mailbag segment, before closing things out with Part 2 of a 2 part interview with one of the finest putters in PGA Tour history, Brad Faxon. Episode 13 Breakdown: 2:23 - 14 Carbon Shafts in Bryson's Bag 9:35 . - Phil's High MOI Mallet 19:56 - Adam Scott's Switch to 11.5 Loft on his Driver 26:24 - Gear Spotlight: TaylorMade TP5 and TPX 39:20 - Mailbag #1: What Are Your Thoughts on Puring/Spine Aligning? 44:57 - Mailbag #2: With as much access as you and Tim have to gear, how often are you two changing clubs? 48:18 - Part 2 of 2 with Brad Faxon