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In this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we sit down with master club builder and fitter Eric Cooke from King Pine Golf for a deep dive into the world of custom golf clubs. Eric shares his unique approach to building and fitting, what golfers often get wrong about their equipment, and how true customization can unlock better performance on the course. We also get into some of his philosophies on feel, consistency, and dialing in the details that matter most. Plus, Eric gives us a few intriguing hints about where King Pine Golf could be headed in the future. If you are serious about your equipment and want to understand what goes into a truly dialed in setup, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

In Episode #48, the guys discuss the 2026 Masters, Rory’s place in history, Augusta’s playing characteristics and more. We had yet another great tournament this year, and Augusta National and The Masters continue to put on one of, if not the greatest events in sports.

I get to test out the new OVVIO driver shafts from Gears Golf. Gears created a shaft lineup to work with players swing types using their high-tech data. Every year we see tons of limited edition Masters themed gear from brands big and small. I break down some of the great items from some of the big EOMs.

In Episode #47, Adam Messix joins to chat about the 2026 Masters, Augusta National, and great golf in general. Adam is one of the most knowledgeable golf architecture minds in the world and is one of a very small number of Centurions...folks that have played the Top 100 golf courses in the world. We hope you all enjoy the show and have a great Masters week!

What are the best fairway woods of 2026? Well GolfWRX just published their Best Fairway Woods list for this year and I break down who made it and a few who didn't on the show. Out at the Valero Texas Open there are some very interesting putters in some bags being tested. We have to jump in and talk about a few that stood out from Hideki, Marco, and Grillo with some special sauce! Finally, there isn't a ton on the workshop bench this week but it looks like I am going to have to reshaft my brother's set as the heads are flying off!

In Episode #46, the guys chat with friend of FLoG, Billy Nachman. Billy was one of the early believers in our show, and we are very grateful for that. Billy isn’t just a sponsor though, he’s a genuinely fun guy and someone we have enjoyed getting to know. His journey and business acumen is both helpful and fun to hear about. Criquet does things a little different and is carving their own path in the golf apparel world, which allows them to stand out. We hope you will enjoy learning more about building a brand, especially one that we are so close with.

In this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we take a deep dive into the new LAB Golf Link 2.2 putter and explore what makes it one of the most talked about zero torque designs in the game. From its unique construction to the feel and performance on the greens, we break down everything you need to know about how the Link 2.2 stacks up against other premium putters and who it is best suited for. We also sit down with Wilson Golf’s Markus McCaine for an inside look at the brand’s latest equipment, innovation process, and what is coming next from Wilson. Markus shares insights into product development, fitting trends, and how Wilson continues to push performance forward for golfers of all skill levels.

In Episode 45, the guys chat with friend of the pod, Josh Stueve. Josh’s career has spanned quite an array of experiences from his time in the U.S. Marines, to becoming Editor in Chief of Carolinas Golf Magazine...oh yeah, how about stops as the Director of Public Affairs for the U.S. Attorney’s office (Eastern District of Virginia), and spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Justice? Josh’s career is certainly worthy of a podcast episode and we hope you enjoy!

There are a lot of hot drivers out in the market this week and the new TaylorMade Qi4D has a ton of buzz going. I put the Qi4D up against its low spin Qi4D LS sibling to see how they are different. There are some really cool new putters floating around the Valspar this week and I have to break them down. Finally we run through what clubs are on the workbench for some tweaks.

This was for the Head Professional at the Windermere seeking more speed.

For those of you that don’t know the name Eric Wind...it’s worth a Google. Eric is one of the world’s foremost experts in watches and is also a certified golf aficionado. In our Hank Aaron episode, we do admittedly go a bit off script and talk a lot about watches, but there is also some fun golf tie-in as well. Eric is a fun guy to chat with and super knowledgeable, and we hope you enjoy the chat as much as we did!

Smashing success. Our work continues.

Time to review the hottest irons from Wilson Golf! This year Wilson is giving us 3 brand new Staff Model irons with one, the XB, being brand new to the lineup. Wilson's Staff Model XB is a new hollow body design that gives golfers distance, forgivness, and great feel in a players size. The Staff Model CB and MB irons have been updated for 2026 with a new satin finish for less glare and refined shapes for optimal CG placement and classic looks from address.

In Episode 43, the guys chat Drew Page, Player Relations Rep for Scotty Cameron on the PGA Tour. Drew gives us some great insight on life traveling with the Tour, new wands in the bags of some of the big names and even a peak into his own collection. We hope you enjoy!

Odyssey has some new putters with a interesting new insert and alignment aid. The new insert is called Ai-Dual and built on two layers of urethane for consistent ball speed and new FRD grooves for better roll. Odyssey features a 1/2 ball alignment feature that helps golfers frame the ball for better center contact. We also take a look at some of the interesting clubs and putters from the Arnold Palmer Invitational this week.

And it's the glue that holds it all together!

In episode #42, the guys chat with friend of the show, Don Sargent. Don is the Director of Instruction at legendary Scioto Country Club, home of the 2026 U.S. Senior Open. Sarge, as he is known to many, is one of GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 instructors and his career has included stops at some of the best clubs in the country and with some of the best instructors of all-time. In addition to being in the top class of his field, Sarge is a great storyteller and friend. We hope you enjoy the show!

I get to review one of the hottest shafts out of Korea, the Attomax Pro Atom Blue wood shaft! This $900 shaft features super high-end carbon fiber and an amorphous metal wire technology for added stability. I break down the new LAB Golf prototype putters spotted on tour. Reviewing the new Bettinardi BB Series putters has been awesome and I am really liking the new Variable Depth Fly Mill face. It feels great and puts a good roll on the ball.

Plus Pebble Beach impressions!

In Episode 41, the guys chat with friend of the show, Paul Chang. Paul’s journey in the game of golf is quite remarkable and has led him to the #1 team in NCAA Division I Men’s Golf and to being a Top 40 ranked amateur in the world. Through determination, hard work and grit, Paul is an inspiration and we hope this conversation will reveal the same thing to you.