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2nd Swing Thoughts

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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.

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Outdoor Club Fitting & Biv's Best Golf Clubs of 2026

19 min

This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features a discussion on outdoor fittings and 2026 golf clubs with master fitter Mike Biviano. Mike serves as 2nd Swing's lead fitter at McDowell Mountain Golf Course in Scottsdale, offering a unique, tour-level outdoor fitting experience. Additionally, Mike gives his take on 2026 golf clubs, popular trends such as low-torque putters and high-lofted fairway woods, and his choice for best golf clubs of 2026. 0:00 Intro to Mike Biviano at McDowell Mountain 0:40 2nd Swing Outdoor Fittings at McDowell Mountain 7:20 2026 Golf Clubs and Fitting Trends 17:35 Mike's Best Golf Clubs of 2026 Learn more about 2nd Swing club fittings outdoors at McDowell Mountain: https://www.2ndswing.com/mcdowell-mountain-outdoor-fittings The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast launches a new episode every week on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, and YouTube (links below). The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Why Iron Shafts Deserve Your Attention! 2nd Swing Thoughts Ep. 155

38 min

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 weight, flex, material, and more. 0:00 Intro to Iron Shafts 1:11 Iron shafts vs. wood shafts 4:50 Key factors in an iron fitting 9:47 Can you get overfit? (Søren Hansen story) 12:38 Stepping iron shafts 14:40 Combo sets & progressive iron shafts 18:39 Should wedge shafts match your irons? 23:08 Feel vs. numbers: when a fit doesn't feel right 29:11 Shaft weight or flex: what to change first 33:08 Final question & wrap: how an iron fitting improves performance The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf.

The REAL Factors in a Shaft Fitting! 2nd Swing Thoughts Ep. 154

26 min

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 in a Shaft Fitting 21:20 More Than Just Speed 23:08 Wrap/Outro The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast launches a new episode every week on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, and YouTube (links below). The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

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Outdoor Club Fitting & Biv's Best Golf Clubs of 2026

19 min

This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features a discussion on outdoor fittings and 2026 golf clubs with master fitter Mike Biviano. Mike serves as 2nd Swing's lead fitter at McDowell Mountain Golf Course in Scottsdale, offering a unique, tour-level outdoor fitting experience. Additionally, Mike gives his take on 2026 golf clubs, popular trends such as low-torque putters and high-lofted fairway woods, and his choice for best golf clubs of 2026. 0:00 Intro to Mike Biviano at McDowell Mountain 0:40 2nd Swing Outdoor Fittings at McDowell Mountain 7:20 2026 Golf Clubs and Fitting Trends 17:35 Mike's Best Golf Clubs of 2026 Learn more about 2nd Swing club fittings outdoors at McDowell Mountain: https://www.2ndswing.com/mcdowell-mountain-outdoor-fittings The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast launches a new episode every week on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, and YouTube (links below). The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Why Iron Shafts Deserve Your Attention! 2nd Swing Thoughts Ep. 155

38 min

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 weight, flex, material, and more. 0:00 Intro to Iron Shafts 1:11 Iron shafts vs. wood shafts 4:50 Key factors in an iron fitting 9:47 Can you get overfit? (Søren Hansen story) 12:38 Stepping iron shafts 14:40 Combo sets & progressive iron shafts 18:39 Should wedge shafts match your irons? 23:08 Feel vs. numbers: when a fit doesn't feel right 29:11 Shaft weight or flex: what to change first 33:08 Final question & wrap: how an iron fitting improves performance The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf.

The REAL Factors in a Shaft Fitting! 2nd Swing Thoughts Ep. 154

26 min

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 in a Shaft Fitting 21:20 More Than Just Speed 23:08 Wrap/Outro The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast launches a new episode every week on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, and YouTube (links below). The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Best PUTTERS on Tour in 2026: 2nd Swing Thoughts Ep. 153

35 min

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? 0:00 Intro: Is the Blade Putter Going Extinct? 3:21 Why Putting Deserves More Fitting Attention 4:47 Best Putters in 2026 & Tour Trends 11:42 Custom Putters & This Year's Blade Winners 15:37 MOI, Center Shafts & Zero Torque 24:02 Inside a Putter Fitting 33:04 Key Takeaways & Wrap-Up The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast launches a new episode every week on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, and YouTube (links below). The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Best Wedges On Tour | A Fitting Deep Dive

29 min

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. 0:00 Intro to the Episode 1:15 Best Irons on Tour in 2026 4:30 Emergence of Combo Sets 9:00 Best Irons: Shafts 12:12 Where Does the Transition Happen? 16:30 Combo Sets Including Hybrids and Woods 19:30 Why It's Important To Get Fit 27:23 Wrap  The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast launches a new episode every week on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, and YouTube (links below). The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Best Irons On Tour in 2026!

29 min

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. 0:00 Intro to the Episode 1:15 Best Irons on Tour in 2026 4:30 Emergence of Combo Sets 9:00 Best Irons: Shafts 12:12 Where Does the Transition Happen? 16:30 Combo Sets Including Hybrids and Woods 19:30 Why It's Important To Get Fit 27:23 Wrap  The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast launches a new episode every week on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, and YouTube (links below). The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

The Best Drivers On Tour in 2026

35 min

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. 0:00 Intro to the Episode 2:01 Best Drivers On Tour - Brands The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast launches a new episode every week on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, and YouTube (links below). The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Scheffler Wins w/ 7 Wood, Should You Play One?

39 min

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 equipment notes on this episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts. 0:00 Intro & Scheffler Wins Tour Championship 2:20 The Turn - Tour Equipment Headlines 14:45 Scottie Scheffler WITB 25:48 Harrison Qualifies for US Mid-Am 29:43 Should You Play a 7-Wood? 37:38 Wrap and Final Reminders The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast launches a new episode every Monday on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, and YouTube (links below). The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

7-Woods, Titleist Tour Truck + WITB Insights

44 min

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 the Wyndham Championship, including one of the most popular high loft woods in the game. 0:00 Intro and Topics 2:23 The Turn - Weekend Headlines 11:30 Michael Brennan's Winning WITB 16:25 Titleist Tour Truck w/ Emma Carpenter & Nick Geyer 34:45 High Loft Fairway Woods 42:40 Final Notes and Sign Off The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast launches a new episode every Monday on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, and YouTube (links below). The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

"What Is Optimal?" Club Fitting Optimization

41 min

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 Open, the Rocket Classic, and dive into Michael Thorbjornsen's winning clubs at the Rocket Classic. 0:00 Intro and Topics 1:15 Women's Open Recap 6:21 Rocket Classic Recap 8:29 Other Golf Headlines 16:22 Michael Thorbjornsen's Winning WITB 23:52 Club Fitting Optimization 39:24 Final Notes and Sign-Off The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast launches a new episode every Monday on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, and YouTube (links below). The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Jackson Koivun's 3M Open Win + Emma Carpenter

46 min

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 WITB - Other Golf News - Emma Carpenter Interview - Harrison Arnold live club fitting Q&A The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel.  The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Ryan Fox's Win, Unique Clubs at The Open, & MGA State Amateur Preview

1 hr 1 min

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. - Intro - The Turn - Ryan Fox wins The Open - Ryan Fox Winning WITB - MGA Amateur Championship - Harrison Arnold, Ben Greve, and Doug Hoffman - Harrison Arnold live club fitting Q&A The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel.  The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Viktor Hovland's Win, KPMG Recap + Kate Smith-Stroh

52 min

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 by the winners.  - Intro - The Turn - Women's PGA and Travelers - Winning WITBs from Women's PGA and Travelers - Kate Smith-Stroh on Playing Her First Major - Harrison Arnold live club fitting Q&A The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel.  The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

U.S. Open Reaction + Club Fitting Deep Dive

1 hr 0 min

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 - Golf Ball Giveaway The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel.  The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

When to Upgrade Your Driver?

53 min

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 Golf Driver Technology and best Used Drivers - US Open Preview The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel.  The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Club Fitting Trends in 2026 + Nelly Korda & J.T. Poston's Wins

1 hr 6 min

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 (TaylorMade Spider Torched & LAB VZN.1i) 15:40 Winning WITBs - JT Poston & Nelly Korda 26:09 Interview w/ Blaine Seitz - PGA Coaching Center, Club Fitting Trends, etc 52:30 LIVE Club Fitting Q&A w/ Harrison Arnold The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel.  The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Titleist GTS and Aaron Rai's PGA Championship Win

51 min

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. The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel.  The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Best USED Golf Clubs at 2nd Swing

54 min

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 Thitikul, and more. The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel.  The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Club Fitting Q&A with Larry Bobka + The Algorithm of Winning

54 min

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" equipment adjustments made by players like Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose, this episode is packed with technical analysis for the dedicated golfer. 🎙️ Episode Highlights: The "Larry Legend" Q&A: Larry Bobka discusses the success of the PING i540 irons and why even the longest hitters on Tour are leaning into more loft and shorter driver shafts. Cameron Young’s Breakthrough: A look at the Titleist GT3 specs and the Pro V1x prototype that helped Young finally conquer Doral. Nelly Korda’s Dominance: Breaking down the stats of her incredible winning streak and her specific TaylorMade/Ping combo set. Fitting for the "Mid-Game": Larry and the team explain why combo sets and specific wedge shaft weights (heavier and softer) are essential for consistent scoring. 00:00:19 – Introduction 00:00:31 – Welcome from the Tour Van at Hazeltine 00:01:10 – Recapping the Cadillac Championship: Cameron Young’s Dominance at Doral 00:02:45 – The Science of the Switch: How a Ball Change Transformed Cam Young's Game 00:04:36 – LPGA Update: Nelly Korda’s Historic Statistical Run 00:06:55 – Equipment Headlines: Justin Rose & McLaren Golf, Jordan Spieth’s Driver Testing 00:09:53 – Tactical Gear: Tommy Fleetwood’s Unique Setup 00:11:54 – Winner’s Circle Specs: Diving into Cam Young’s WITB 00:17:45 – Nelly Korda’s WITB: Blended Irons and High-Loft Woods 00:19:09 – Larry Bobka Q&A: Surprising Success of the Ping i540 00:21:23 – Why PGA Pros Use Shorter/Heavier Driver Shafts 00:24:33 – Graphite vs. Steel in Wedges: Finding the Right Weight and Feel 00:30:24...

New Bettinardi BB Series + Matt Fitzpatrick's Big Win

47 min

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-changing Variable Depth Face (VDF) milling. Whether you're interested in Tour drama, equipment deep-dives, or the latest in putter technology, this episode has it all. [00:00] – Introduction: Recapping a busy weekend in golf. [01:12] – RBC Heritage Recap: Matt Fitzpatrick’s playoff win over Scotty Scheffler. [03:40] – Fitzpatrick’s Equipment Tweak: Why switching back to his custom Bettinardi BB1 changed everything. [05:46] – LIV Golf Update: Jon Rahm’s dominant win in Mexico and the latest league buzz. [10:48] – LPGA Spotlight: Hannah Green’s historic comeback victory. [12:15] – New Gear Alerts: Breaking down the Callaway Quantum Mini Driver and Odyssey Square-to-Square models. [15:13] – Giveaway Announcement: Congratulating our Callaway Staff Bag winner. [16:22] – What's In The Bag: A detailed look at Matt Fitzpatrick’s Winning WITB. [24:55] – Exclusive Interview: Sam Bettinardi: The history of milled putters and the evolution of Bettinardi Golf. [29:50] – The 2026 BB Series: Exploring VDF milling and how it improves distance control on off-center hits. [32:20] – The Art of Arm Lock: How Bettinardi worked with Matt Kuchar to pioneer a new putting style. [34:30] – Coming Soon: Previewing upcoming reviews for Fujikura Ventus TR and the 2nd Swing Virtual Tour Van fitting service. The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel.  The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will fe...

Kevin Kraft's Top Golf Clubs of 2026 + Augusta Recap

1 hr 11 min

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://www.2ndswing.com/fitters-choice The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel.  The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Fitters Choice BEST IRONS of 2026 + Gary Woodland's Big Win

47 min

In this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast, Drew and master fitter Harrison Arnold break down a massive weekend in golf! We dive deep into Gary Woodland’s incredible comeback win at the Houston Open and dissect th equipment specs required to handle his tour-leading 130 mph swing speed. Plus, the wait is over: we are officially revealing the 2026 Fitters’ Choice Award winners for the Iron categories! From Game Improvement to Pure Blades, find out which models our award-winning fitters are seeing the best results with in the bays this year. 00:00 – Welcome 01:43 – Houston Open: Gary Woodland's Return to the Winner's Circle 03:15 – Driving Distance Analysis: The Trend of Speed on Tour 04:55 – GIVEAWAY: Signed Gary Woodland Cobra/Puma Hats 08:17 – Fitters' Choice Recap: Fairway Wood, Hybrids & Utility Irons 09:42 – ANNOUNCEMENT: Massive Circle T Putter Collection Trade-In Reveal 10:19 – Gary Woodland’s Driver Build (7.8 Degrees!) 14:16 – Iron Shaft Shifts: KBS Tour 130x vs. Dynamic Gold 16:01 – Putter Prototype: The Scotty Cameron "Go Low" Mid-Mallet 18:00 – Tour Equipment Trends: Adam Scott & Denny McCarthy 19:45 – Why Pros are Bagging 7-Woods and 9-Woods 21:26 – Fitters Choice Irons of the Year 27:57 – The "Retrospec" Advantage: PING’s Custom Loft Strategy 29:57 – Turf Interaction: Why V-Sole is Changing Fittings 33:46 – LIVE Q&A 44:33 – Wrap The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel.  The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoug...

Best Fairway Woods, Hybrids & Utility Irons | 2nd Swing Fitters Choice 2026

41 min

In this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, Harrison Arnold and Jake Montgomery break down the weekend's golf action, including Matt Fitzpatrick’s gritty win at the Valspar Championship. They also dive into the 2026 Fitter’s Choice winners for fairway woods, hybrids, and utility irons, and answer listener questions about the latest gear from PING, TaylorMade, and Srixon. Episode Chapters 00:00 Intro: Welcome back to the show with guest Jake Montgomery. 01:05 The Turn: Recapping Matt Fitzpatrick’s Valspar win and the difficult conditions at Copperhead. 003:07 New Gear: First impressions of the bladed L.A.B. Link 2.1 and 2.2 putters. 06:16 Fitter’s Choice Driver Recap: Revisiting the G440 Max, G440 K, and GT3 results. 13:00 What’s in the Bag: A deep dive into Matt Fitzpatrick’s unique iron and putter setup. 21:49 Driver Trends: Why Gary Woodland is opting for forgiveness over pure low spin. 25:12 Fitter's Choice Revealed: The winners for fairway woods (TaylorMade Qi40 Tour, PING G440 Max, G440 SFT). 28:29 Fitter's Choice Continued: Top picks for hybrids (PING G440) and utility irons (Srixon ZXi U). 35:10 Tech Talk: The "mirror" technology hidden on the Srixon ZXi U utility iron. 37:53 Q&A: Jake and the host answer listener questions on TaylorMade vs. PING hybrids and 2026 gear surprises. 43:32 Outro: Previewing next week’s iron reveal and March Major contest. The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel.  The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-...

Best Drivers, Mini Drivers & Premium Shafts | Fitters Choice 2026

59 min

In this week's episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast, Drew Mahowald and Sean Bower are live in the studio to break down a massive week in the world of golf. Fresh off a thrilling finish at the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, the guys discuss Cam Young’s performance and the equipment  that led him to the winner's circle. The highlights of the show are the exclusive reveals for the early-season 2026 Fitters’ Choice Awards. Based on data from thousands of fittings, we crown the best-performing drivers, mini drivers and shafts on the market right now. Plus, we take a deep dive into the latest hardware from PING, including the i540 and G740 irons, and Titleist’s limited edition "Oil Can" T-Series launch.   00:00 – Intro: Live from the studio and recap of the Minnesota blizzard. 02:00 – The Players Championship Recap 07:23 – Ping’s Triple Launch: First impressions of the i540 (Players Distance), G740 (Super Game Improvement), and the G LE4 women’s line. 10:05 – Titleist News: The "Oil Can" finish on T-Series irons. 11:35 – WITB: Cam Young 20:40 – Tour Equipment Nuggets: Matt Fitzpatrick’s putter switch, Wyndham Clark’s "off-the-rack" Bettinardi, and Bryson’s new wedges. 26:29 – 2026 Fitters’ Choice Awards: Drivers & Shafts Core Driver: Ping G440 Max Low Spin Driver: Titleist GT3 Draw Bias: Ping G440 K Lightweight: Ping G440 HL Mini Driver: TaylorMade R7 Quad Mini Shafts: High, Mid, and Low launch winners from the Fujikura Ventus Velocore+ line. 37:27 – Deep Dive: Ping i540 Irons: Interview with Ping Senior Engineer Travis Milleman 44:27 – Deep Dive: Ping G740 Irons: Maximizing forgiveness and height for the super game improvement category. 50:40 – Listener Q&A: Upgrading from Aerojet to DS-ADAPT, and why swing speed isn't the only factor in shaft flex. 54:50 – Looking Ahead: Next week’s preview (Fairway Woods & Hybrids) and the March Major Contest details.

Arnold Palmer Invitational + Pre-Vokey Titleist Wedges

56 min

The legendary golf wedges in this episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts are presented by master fitter Larry Bobka. He specifically brought in four wedges designed for former tour pros such as Davis Love III, Tim Kite, Steve Elkington, and Brad Faxon. Additionally, 2nd Swing recaps the best golf clubs from Tour, including the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. Agenda of this 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast episode: 00:00 Introduction 01:20 The Turn - Recap of the week in golf 08:00 Akshay Bhatia Winning WITB Insights 23:35 Larry Bobka's Pre-Vokey Titleist Wedges 39:00 Live Club Fitting Q&A 50:50 Wrap The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel.  The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Cognizant Classic Reaction + Club Fitting Q&A w/ Kevin Kraft

56 min

This episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast features a second club fitting Q&A discussion with master fitter Kevin Kraft, highlighting new 2026 golf clubs and some of the most relevant club fitting conversations. Additionally, 2nd Swing wraps up the most interesting and successful golf clubs in the bags of the best players in the world at the PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic. Agenda of this 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast episode: 00:00 Introduction 01:20 The Turn - Recap of the week in golf 09:30 Winning WITB Insights 23:36 Club Fitting Q&A w/ Kevin Kraft 43:30 Live Q&A w/ Harrison Arnold 53:00 Wrap The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel.  The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Golf Clubs at Riviera, Kevin Kraft Q&A + Mizuno JPX ONE

1 hr 4 min

This episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast breaks down winning and unique golf clubs in play at Riviera for the Genesis Invitational. It also features a club fitting Q&A discussion with master fitter Kevin Kraft, highlighting new 2026 golf clubs and some of the most relevant club fitting conversations. Additionally, 2nd Swing caught up with Mizuno Director of Golf Chris Voshall at the PGA Show to break down the new Mizuno JPX One drivers and fairway woods. Agenda of this 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast episode: 00:00 Introduction 01:30 The Turn - Recap of the week in golf 08:00 Winning Golf Clubs - Jacob Bridgeman 18:00 Club Fitting Q&A w/ Kevin Kraft 44:45 Mizuno JPX One w/ Chris Voshall 53:00 Live Club Fitting Questions The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel.  The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Cobra OPTM, Vokey SM11 + Tour Fitting Insights

59 min

This episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast features a discussion with master fitter Kevin Kraft on the new Cobra OPTM lineup, including the Cobra OPTM drivers and Cobra OPTM fairway woods. Additionally, 2nd Swing caught up with Titleist Vokey wedge Product Director Corey Gerrard at the PGA Show to break down the new Titleist Vokey SM11 wedges. 0:00 Introduction & The Turn 6:00 Winning WITB - Collin Morikawa & Anthony Kim 25:14 Cobra OPTM w/ Kevin Kraft 41:28 Vokey SM11 wedges w/ Corey Gerrard 47:46 LIVE Fitting Q&A & Wrap The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel.  The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

WM Phoenix Open, Callaway Quantum, PING s259 + Q&A

1 hr 9 min

This episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast features a discussion with master fitter Kevin Kraft on the new Callaway Quantum lineup, including the Callaway Quantum drivers, Callaway Quantum fairway woods, and Callaway Quantum irons. Additionally, 2nd Swing caught up with PING wedge designer Jacob Clarke at the PGA Show to break down the new PING s259 wedges. 00:00 Introduction 02:30 Golf Headlines/The Turn 10:45 Chris Gotterup WITB 23:56 Callaway Quantum w/ Kevin Kraft 42:28 PING s259 Wedges 54:30 Live Q&A 1:06:48 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel.  The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Mizuno's Newest Irons + Tour Equipment Fitting Insights

46 min

Mizuno's newest irons and the Equipment on Tour are the focus of this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast. Mizuno released the new Pro M-13 and Pro M-15 Irons, along with a new Pro Fli-Hi Utility Iron in 2026. We Speak with Mizuno Director of Golf Chris Voshall at the PGA Show about the tech and design behind Mizuno's newest irons. Justin Rose captured the Farmers Insurance this past weekend on the PGA Tour. We breakdown the equipment he used and what we've seen in 2nd Swing Fittings in regards to the specific clubs and general setup of Rose's Winning WITB. 00:00 Introduction 01:20 The Turn 12:50 Tour Equipment Fitting Insights 33:45 Mizuno's Newest Irons 41:40 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

New Putters in 2026 | Scotty Cameron Phantom Mallets + L.A.B. DF3i

41 min

The newest putters in 2026 have arrived, including the Scotty Cameron 2026 Phantom Mallet Putters and the new L.A.B. Golf DF3i Putter. In this 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, we are covering the biggest new putters to hit the golfing world in 2026 including: the Scotty Cameron 2026 Phantom Putters, L.A.B. Golf's DF3i Putter,  Odyssey's Ai-DUAL lineup, Bettinardi's 2026 BB Series and Mizuno's M Craft City Series Putters. Included in this episode are two featured interviews from the PGA Show in Orlando, Flordia. 2nd Swing's Drew Mahowald talks with Scotty Cameron Senior Director of R&D Austie Rollinson about the design, technology and performance of the new Phantom Putter lineup.  L.A.B. Golf also introduced a new putter in 2026, with the L.A.B. DF3i, which features an insert in their most popular mallet putter, the L.A.B. DF3. We caught up with L.A.B. Golf's Kevin Martin and Cameron Day at PGA Show Demo Day to review their newest putter. 00:00 Intro 01:45 The Turn 04:00 Scottie Scheffler WITB 12:35 Odyssey Ai-DUAL Putters 14:40 Bettinardi 2026 Putters 15:50 Mizuno M Craft City Series Putters 18:39 Scotty Cameron 2026 Phantom Mallets 28:55 L.A.B. DF3i Putter 36:00 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights....

PGA Show 2026 | PING G440 K + Cobra OPTM

24 min

We are at PGA Show Demo Day for this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast. 2nd Swing's Drew Mahowald and Sean Bower were on site at Orange County National Golf Center for PGA Show Demo Day learning about the newest golf clubs in 2026 including the PING G440 K Driver and Cobra OPTM Driver lineup.  Drew talks about PING's newest driver, the G440 K, with Marty Jertson, PING VP of Fitting & Performance. They discuss what went into the design, where it fits within the G440 lineup and what types of golfers could benefit playing this driver.  Then we visit the Cobra Golf booth to talk about Cobra's new OPTM Driver lineup with Jose Miraflor, Cobra's VP of Marketing & Club Architecture. We breakdown OPTM's new POI measurement when it comes to forgiveness in drivers, plus FutureFit33 and more. 00:00 Introduction 04:55 PING G440 K 15:43 Cobra OTPM 21:17 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

2025 2nd Swing Fitters Choice Awards Show

58 min

This video and episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast features a discussion on the best golf clubs of 2025 in the format of an awards show. Now that 2nd Swing fitters have had the chance to fit the best golf clubs of 2025 for a whole year, master fitter Tyler Fitzel conducted a survey to get feedback from fitters on how the best golf clubs of 2025 performed in fittings. 0:00 Intro to Fitters Choice 3:00 Low-Spin Drivers 8:00 High-MOI / Core Drivers 11:10 Draw-Bias Drivers 14:54 Mini Drivers 17:33 Fairway Woods 22:24 Utility Irons 27:42 Hybrids 30:16 Tour Blade Irons 33:03 Tour Cavity Irons 37:25 Players Distance Irons 41:39 Game Improvement Irons 44:13 Wedges 47:53 Mallet Putters 50:18 Low Torque Putters 55:22 Blade Putters In this episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts, Drew Mahowald and Tyler Fitzel discuss the best golf clubs of 2025 based on feedback from 2nd Swing's master club fitters. The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

The Best Golf Clubs of 2025 w/ Tyler Fitzel

46 min

What are the absolute best golf clubs of 2025? 🏌️‍♂️⛳ In this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, 2nd Swing Master Fitter Tyler Fitzel breaks down the top-performing equipment of the year. Based on thousands of data points from real-world player fittings in 2025, Tyler reveals which clubs are actually delivering the most distance, forgiveness, and precision on the course. Whether you are looking for the best driver of 2025 to add yards to your tee shots or the most forgiving irons to lower your scores, this comprehensive guide covers every category in the bag. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 The Turn 12:50 Fitting Insights w/ Harrison Arnold 20:00 Best Golf Clubs of 2025 20:50 Best Drivers of 2025 23:25 Best Fairway Woods of 2025 25:35 Best Hybrid of 2025 27:00 Best Utility Iron of 2025 28:30 Best Irons of 2025 32:45 Best Wedges of 2025 35:55 Best Putters of 2025 40:00 Tyler's Final Thoughts 41:17 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Best Performing Golf Clubs on the LPGA Tour

59 min

What are the best performing golf clubs on the LPGA Tour? 2nd Swing's Drew Mahowald and Harrison Arnold breakdown the LPGA Tour's Stat Leaders in Driving, Iron Play, Wedge Play and Putting and discuss the clubs and setups they use, and how we've seen these clubs, shafts and setups perform in fittings. Then 2nd Swing Master Fitter Jake Montgomery answers viewers questions on club fitting.  00:00 Introduction 01:46 The Turn 11:42 Best Clubs on LPGA Tour 38:06 Ask a Fitter 56:05 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Best Golf Clubs on the PGA Tour in 2025

51 min

We take a look at the best golf clubs on the PGA Tour on this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast. Which clubs did the PGA Tour's Statistical leaders play in 2025? 2nd Swing's Drew Mahowald and Master Fitter Harrison Arnold dive into what these players were playing and discuss what we've seen in fittings with these specific clubs and general club trends. Then 2nd Swing Master Fitters Jake Montgomery and Harrison Arnold discuss the role Face Angle plays in 2nd Swing Fittings.  00:00 Introduction 01:30 The Turn 12:40 Best Golf Clubs on PGA Tour 39:30 Face Angle in Fittings 46:15 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Club Path & Tour Trending Club Fitting Insights

44 min

Club Path and Tour Trending Clubs are the focus of this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast. 2nd Swing Master Fitters Jake Montgomery and Harrison Arnold break down the role club path plays not only in the golf swing, but how it impacts the golf clubs that best suit your game. Then Harrison and 2nd Swing's Drew Mahowald break down the latest winning WITBs from the PGA and LPGA Tours, and dive into what we are seeing with these Tour Trending Clubs in our very own 2nd Swing Fittings. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 The Turn 12:00 Tour Trending Clubs in Fittings 32:00 Club Path's Role in Club Fittings 40:15 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

What Are We Seeing in 2nd Swing Fittings? | Titleist Trends in 2025

47 min

What are we seeing in 2nd Swing Fittings when it comes to Titleist Clubs? In this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast we head to Titleist Performance Institute to discuss the top Titleist Trends in 2025 our Fitters have seen. Plus we break down some of the trending equipment from some of the Tour winners from across the world of golf.  00:00 Introduction 01:40 The Turn 08:30 Internet Invitational 12:43 Trending Golf Clubs on Tour 31:21 Titleist Trends in 2025 43:15 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Angle of Attack

33 min

Angle of Attack and Ben Griffin's WITB are this week's featured topics in the 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast. 2nd Swing Master Fitters Jake Montgomery and Harrison Arnold break down the importance of Angle of Attack and how our fitters optimize your golf equipment based on how you attack the golf ball. Then Harrison joins 2nd Swing's Drew Mahowald for an inside look at Ben Griffin's WITB including the brand new putter he put in the bag at the World Wide Technology Championship.  00:00 Introduction 1:30 The Turn 06:10 Scotty Cameron OC Putters 09:20 Ben Griffin WITB 20:10 Angle of Attack 29:00 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

The Importance of Spin in a Properly Fitted Golf Bag

30 min

The importance of spin in a properly fitted golf bag is the main topic in this 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast. 2nd Swing Master Fitters Jake Montgomery and Harrison Arnold breakdown the importance of spin in club fittings and how they address spin to help golfers get the most out of their equipment. Harrison Arnold also discusses Michael Brennan's Winning WITB and dives into why he plays the equipment he does, and how it relates to the everyday golfer. 00:00 Introduction 01:40 The Turn 03:45 Michael Brennan WITB 08:50 Michael Brennen WITB Insights 19:00 Why Spin Matters So Much 26:50 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

What Golf Clubs Does an Elite Golfer Play + Top Driver Fitting Trends

42 min

What golf clubs does an elite level golfer play? What were the top driver fitting trends of the year? Those are the main topics in this week's episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast.  2nd Swing Master Fitter Harrison Arnold is a former collegiate golfer who advanced to the final stage of U.S. Open Qualifying and made it to the match play portion of the U.S. Mid-Amateur this past year. He reflects on his golfing journey and dives into the equipment in his golf bag.  Then 2nd Swing Master Fitters Jake Montgomery and Mark Olson break down the Top Driver Fitting Trends they've seen in the fitting bay in 2025. 00:00 Introduction 04:30 Tommy Fleetwood WITB Fitting Insights 11:11 Elite Level Golfer's Equipment 31:25 Top Driver Fitting Trends of 2025 39:00 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Fitting Talk | Favorite Club Fittings + Xander Schauffele WITB

42 min

Fitting Talk is the theme of this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast. Three 2nd Swing Master Fitters join the show to talk club fitting. 2nd Swing's Tyler Fitzel breaks down Xander Schauffele's Winning WITB and talks about which clubs are performing in 2nd Swing Fittings. Then 2nd Swing Master Fitters Jake Montgomery and Max Busch talk about their favorite club fittings of the year.  00:00 Introduction 01:50 The Turn 11:00 Xander Schauffele Fitting Insights 26:00 Favorite Fittings of the Year 37:45 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Club Fitting & Data Insights into the Equipment on Tour

37 min

Club Fitting and Data are intertwined throughout golf. In this 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, we dive into the equipment on Tour in two different avenues. First, 2nd Swing Master Fitter Jake Montgomery shares his fitting insights into the golf clubs Steven Fisk played in his first career PGA Tour win at the Sanderson Farms Championship. Then we head inside the Callaway Tour Truck to see how they value club and shot data, and how they relay this information to their players for optimal performance. 00:00 Introduction 02:19 The Turn 10:10 WITB Fitting Insights 19:07 Callaway Tour Truck 32:56 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

End of Golf Season Club Fittings

40 min

Why is an end of golf season club fitting so beneficial? In this 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, 2nd Swing Master Fitter Tyler Fitzel joins the show discuss the importance of an end of golf season club fitting, and how it can help set up your game to be even better heading into next year's golf season.  00:00 Introduction 01:35 Ryder Cup Recap 17:15 End of Season Club Fittings 36:15 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Fitting Insights + Top Clubs at The Ryder Cup

43 min

Club Fitting Insights and The Ryder Cup. Those are the topics in this week's 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast. 2nd Swing Master Fitter Jake Montgomery joins the show to answer questions from the viewers on all things golf including equipment, fitting and golf in general. Then 2nd Swing's Sean Bower and Drew Mahowald dive into the top clubs in play at the Ryder Cup. Among the areas they discuss include the most popular clubs among all 24 players competing in the Ryder Cup, specific club trends we're seeing among those players and some of the most unique club you'll see in play this week at Bethpage Black.  00:00 Introduction 10:51 Top Clubs at The Ryder Cup 20:52 Fitting Q&A W/ Jake Montgomery 40:30 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

What's In His Bag? | Kevin Kraft's WITB from 2025

32 min

Who doesn't enjoy an updated WITB with Kevin Kraft? In this 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast renowned club tinkerer and 2nd Swing Master Fitter Kevin Kraft breaks down his golf bag's current setup and explains why he opted for some unique fairway wood combinations and a run through a bunch of different wedges. 00:00 Introduction 01:45 PGA Tour + Ryder Cup News 06:50 Harrison Arnold U.S. Mid-Am 10:30 Kevin Kraft WITB 29:45 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Properly Gapping Your Bag with a Club Fitting

38 min

Gapping your bag properly is one of the key parts in a 2nd Swing Club Fitting.  While getting fit for new golf clubs is one of the best ways to create more consistency in your golf game, making sure your clubs cover as many yardage gaps as possible is also super important if you want to get the most out of your game. In this 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, 2nd Swing Master Club Fitter Jake Montgomery joins the show to discuss how 2nd Swing Fitters gap both the top and bottom of the bag through their fittings to optimize your game. 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Rory McIlroy Irish Open Win 04:30 Rory McIlroy WITB 05:30 Rory McIlroy Putters 06:55 Walker Cup Recap 12:55 Properly Gapping Your Bag 34:10 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

TCU Golfer Sam Udovich reflects on Amateur Career, Equipment & Fitting

37 min

Sam Udovich is one of the most decorated high school golfers in Minnesota State History. In this 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, Udovich reflects on his amateur career, which includes winning the Minnesota State High School Championship as a freshman and a senior and qualifying for the U.S. Amateur in his home state in 2024. The TCU Horned Frogs Freshman also dives into his equipment decisions, his fittings at 2nd Swing and some specific areas in his game he has improved upon.  2nd Swing's Drew Mahowald and Sean Bower also breakdown the Ryder Cup selections, the new TaylorMade MG5 wedges, L.A.B. Golf's new Oz.1i HS Putter & more! 00:00 Introduction 02:15 Ryder Cup Selections 09:40 TaylorMade MG5 Wedges 11:05 L.A.B. Oz.1i HS Putter 13:20 PING PLD Ally Blue Onset 16:00 TCU Golfer Sam Udovich 32:50 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

New Bobka Proto Irons + 2nd Swing Wedge Fitting

53 min

New Bobka Proto Irons have arrived as 2nd Swing Master Fitter and Legendary Club Builder Larry Bobka shares the story behind the design of these new players cavity irons. Then 2nd Swing Master Fitter Kevin Kraft joins the show to answer some of the most common questions we get when it comes to getting fit for wedges in an indoor setting.  2nd Swing's Drew Mahowald and Sean Bower also discuss Tommy Fleetwood's first career PGA Tour win, take a look at his winning WITB, guess who Keegan Bradley will pick for the Ryder Cup and discuss a new offering from L.A.B. Golf.  00:00 Introduction 01:40 Tommy Fleetwood 04:15 Tommy Fleetwood WITB 07:00 Ryder Cup Captain's Picks 14:15  L.A.B. Golf Oz.1i HS 18:20 Bobka Proto Irons w/ Larry Bobka 38:00 Wedge Fitting w/ Kevin Kraft 49:53 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

2025 Titleist T-Series Irons | Behind the Design & Technology

40 min

The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

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