GOLF’s Fully Equipped

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

Bryson's Graphite-Shafted Wedges and Part 1 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 jump into the failed driver testing at the Safeway Open and the Graphite-Shafted Wedges added to Bryson Dechambeau's bag this week. The Gear Spotlight is then put on Safeway Open Winner Cameron Champ's PING G410 LST Driver, followed by a couple of listener questions in our weekly Mailbag segment, and Part 1 of a 2 part interview with one of the finest putters in PGA Tour history, Brad Faxon. Episode 12 Breakdown: 2:26 - 5 Driver's Fail New PGA Tour Testing Protocol 12:39 - Bryson's Graphite-Shafted Wedges 22:49 - Gear Spotlight: Cameron Champ's Winning PING G410 LST Driver 33:05 - Mailbag 1: Mwilliams0312: Do you lose distance by using a softer ball? 36:39 - Mailbag 2: Kvm_gs: My irons are 10 years old, but I’ve gotten myself down to a scratch player. Would I really see much benefit by upgrading? 38:09 - Part 1 of 2 with Brad Faxon

The Importance of Ball Fitting and Part 2 of 2 with Cristie Kerr

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 PING i210 Irons Sebastian Munoz used to win at Sanderson Farms, Francesco Molinari's Callaway Chrome Soft X Triple Track, and how Rocco Mediate winning with a Bridgestone highlights the importance of golf ball testing. The Gear Spotlight is then put on the original Ping Eye Irons, followed by a couple of listener questions in our weekly Mailbag segment, and Part 2 of a 2 part interview with America's All-Time Leading Money Winner on the LPGA Tour, Cristie Kerr. Episode 11 Breakdown: 2:03 - Sebastian Munoz's win at Sanderson Farms w PING i210 Irons 9:30 - Francesco Molinari Callaway Chrome Soft X Triple Track 18:54 - Rocco Mediate wins with Bridgestone - Golf Ball Fitting 29:45 - The Original Ping Eye Irons- The Cavity Backs that Started it All 38:45 - Mailbag #1: totallydonner: How often do companies release new drivers, and are the improvements really that vast just one year later? 42:52 - Mailbag #2: Backwardsk12: How often do pros make changes to their bag? 45:53 - Part 2 of 2 with Cristie Kerr

Joaquin Niemann's Winning Wedges and Part 1 of 2 with Cristie Kerr

On this week’s episode of Fully Equipped, hosts Tim Briand from True Spec Golf and GOLF’s Jonathan Wall discuss the unique wedge setup Joaquin Niemann used to win A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier, Rory earning Player of the Year with a record setting third equipment manufacturer, and Akshay Bhatia's decisions to turn pro and sign with Callaway. The Gear Spotlight is then put on the high-end graphite iron shafts appearing on tour, followed by a couple of listener questions in our weekly Mailbag segment, and Part 1 of a 2 part interview with America's All-Time Leading Money Winner on the LPGA Tour, Cristie Kerr. Episode 10 Breakdown: 1:36 - A Quirk with Joaquin Niemann's Winning Wedges 9:59 - Rory Wins Player of the Year with a Third OEM 18:03 - Akshay Bahtia turning pro and signing with Callaway 25:17 - Gear Spotlight: High-End Graphite Iron Shafts on Tour 37:01 - Mailbag Q1: What’s the advantage of having less bounce in a wedge? 41:11 - Mailbag Q2: Is there a limit on how much gear sponsors will give Tour players? 50:02 - Part 1 of 2 with Cristie Kerr

PGA Tour Begins New Driver Testing Protocol This Week | Part 2 of 2 With Abraham Ancer

In this week’s episode of Fully Equipped, hosts Tim Briand from True Spec Golf and GOLF’s Jonathan Wall take a deep dive into the new PGA Tour Driver Testing Protocol starting this week, talk Tommy Fleetwood's move to an eBay Putter, before putting the Gear Spotlight on Callaway's new MD5 Jaws wedge. They then answer a couple mailbag questions, present part 2 of 2 of their interview with Abraham Ancer, and close out the week with a tribute from Tim to his recently deceased mentor Charles De Lucca. Episode 9 Breakdown: 2:50 - PGA Tour introduces driver testing protocol. What does it all mean? 16:43 - Tommy Fleetwood's eBay putter. 27:47 - Gear Spotlight: Callway MD5 Jaws Wedge 39:20 - Mailbag Question 1 - @bknymorf: How often should you go through a full gapping session? 48:19 - Mailbag Question 2 - @Cent: How long does a driver typically last before it losses its “pop”? 51:40 - Abraham Ancer Pt. 2 of 2 1:03:45 - Tim's tribute to Charles De Lucca

Rory's Ball Change | Part 1 of 2 with Abraham Ancer

In this week’s episode of Fully Equipped, hosts Tim Briand from True Spec Golf and GOLF’s Jonathan Wall talk Rory's switch from the TP5x to the TP5, Viktor Hovland using yet another set of irons to earn his tour card, while looking ahead to the offseason testing that will be going on in the coming weeks. They then take a closer look at Nissan's ProPilot Golf Ball in this week's Gear Spotlight, answer some mailbag questions, and close the week out with Part 1 of a 2 Part Interview with Presidents Cup International Team Member, Abraham Ancer.

Viktor Hovland's Iron Shuffling and Bob Bettinardi Pt. 2

In this week’s episode of Fully Equipped, hosts Tim Briand from True Spec Golf and GOLF’s Jonathan Wall look at Viktor Hovland's recent iron shuffling, Webb Simpon's suggestion on a new ball for Patrick Reed, and what they are each getting excited for with product launch season approaching. The Gear Spotlight is then shined on JT's T100 4-iron before getting to some mailbag questions and Part 2/2 of their interview with Bob Bettinardi.

Debut Episode With Charles Howell III Pt 1

In the debut episode of GOLF’s Fully Equipped Podcast presented by True Spec Golf, Hosts Tim Briand and Jonathan Wall dive right into Tony Finau’s recent change in driver shaft length, Scotty Cameron’s upcoming release of a new T22 Teryllium putter line, while being joined by PGA Tour Winner Charles Howell III for part one of a two part interview on equipment, his favorite clubs, and the mindset behind his recent move to Titleist.

Barracuda Championship Winner Collin Morikawa

In this week’s episode of Fully Equipped, hosts Tim Briand from True Spec Golf and GOLF’s Jonathan Wall follow up on the controversy surrounding Xander Schauffelle’s driver, discuss the potential impacts of testing aftermarket driver shafts for the amateur golfer, and in a new weekly segment, answer questions submitted directly by the Fully Equipped audience. They then are joined by the winner of last week’s Barracuda Championship, Collin Morikawa, to discuss winning in his sixth professional start, being a TaylorMade staffer, and what it's like to have obtained his tour card in rapid fashion.