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Club Junkie
Hosted by Brian Knudson, Club Junkie dives deep into the technical side of golf equipment with a focus on home club building. BK's show covers gear reviews, fittings, and industry trends, often featuring insights from manufacturers, club builders, and fitters. It’s aimed at true club junkies, who are obsessed with optimizing performance through equipment, with detailed discussions on shafts, heads, and customization that go well beyond surface-level product talk.
Episodes
- Club Junkie
Shell Yeah! Odyssey TRTL Putter Review + Srixon ZXi7 Update
In this episode of Club Junkie, we’re giving a full breakdown of one of the most intriguing putters of the year: the brand-new Odyssey TRTL. I explore its…
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Srixon ZXi RKT Driver Tech Breakdown With Patrick Ripp
Srixon’s newest driver release is here—and we’re taking a deep dive into the technology, performance, and tour feedback behind the all-new Srixon ZXi RKT…
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Two New Golf Weapons! Project X Titan Black Shaft & Callaway Quantum Mini
The Club Junkie Podcast is back with two pieces of golf gear worth checking out! Knudson dives into the Project X Titan Black driver shaft, breaking down its…
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The 10 Best Zero Torque Putters Ranked! My #1 Might Surprise You
Zero torque putters are everywhere right now, but which ones actually deserve a spot at the top? Knudson is counting down his Top 10 Zero Torque Putters, and…
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Srixon ZXi7 vs ZXi5 vs ZXi5+ | USGA Equipment Testing Explained + CRAZY PXG Prototype Driver
The new Srixon ZXi irons are here, and there’s a lot to unpack. On this episode of Club Junkie, I’m testing the new Srixon ZXi7, ZXi5 and ZXi5+ irons to see…
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Can a 35g Shaft REALLY Work? Graphite Design Tour AD EK + Aretera AO2 Tested!
Two VERY different shafts are on the Club Junkie hot seat this week. I’m putting the new Graphite Design Tour AD EK driver shaft through its paces, then…
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This $120 Wedge Is REALLY Good?! Plus Crazy Clubs & New KBS Shafts
Some seriously good golf equipment on this episode of Club Junkie. I’m putting a surprisingly good value wedge from Tour Edge through its paces to see how it…
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New Mizuno Pro S-4 Irons, Tour Proto Putters and a Big Reshafting Project!
The new Mizuno Pro S-4 irons are here, and I finally got a chance to put them to the test! I break down how they look, feel, and perform, plus whether they…
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Why Do I Actually Like These Irons?! + A Crazy Light Driver Shaft
New golf equipment is flying in, and this week on the Club Junkie Podcast we’re digging into some seriously interesting gear. First up, Brian puts the new…
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Are Electric Push Carts The Future? + New Toulon and Bettinardi Putters at the Tour Championship
This episode of Club Junkie is all about rolling around the course and checking out some fresh putter gear from the Tour Championship. First, I review the…
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Titleist GTS300 Mini Driver Review + CRAZY Prototype Putters at the BMW Championship!
The Titleist GTS300 Mini Driver is here, and Club Junkie is putting it to the test! We break down how this new mini driver performs, where it fits in the bag…
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Did We WIN on my Golf Trip?! + TaylorMade Hi-Toe 5 Wedge Review & Sanfirth Putter
It’s golf trip recap time! I’m breaking down my annual guys golf trip, how I played, the good shots, the disasters, and most importantly… did we actually win?…
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Testing The Cleveland RTZ2 Wedges! What Is A Mini Spinner?!
This week on the Club Junkie Podcast, we're diving into Cleveland Golf's new RTZ2 wedges to see if they deliver the feel, spin, and versatility golfers are…
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Bettinardi Matt Fitzpatrick Putters Reviewed Plus My Golf Trip Is Coming Up Soon!
The new Bettinardi Matt Fitzpatrick signature putters are finally here, and I spent some time taking a close look to see if they're more than just a limited…
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JP Golf Prime Irons Review | Charlie Woods WITB at the USGA Junior Amateur
This week on the Club Junkie Podcast, Brian Knudson takes an in-depth look at the new JP Golf Prime irons to see if these premium forged irons live up to the…
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It's time to make a switch... Dan Carraher custom putter review
On this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, Brian Knudson reviews a custom Dan Carraher putter after spending time with it on the course. He also shares the…
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The Best Value Shaft of 2026? VA Baddazz Gold and Spider ZT Americana Review
Can a more affordable shaft really compete with the premium options? This week on the Club Junkie Podcast, Brian Knudson puts the VA Composites Baddazz Gold…
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New LAB Golf VZN.1i Putter Review + Rickie's New Cameron Prototype Putters
The latest Club Junkie Podcast is packed with some of the hottest gear in golf. Brian takes an in depth look at the new LAB Golf VZN.1i putter, breaking down…
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Two Unique Milled Putters Machine & Hog + Srixon's New Drivers Spotted!
On this episode of Club Junkie, Brian dives into two very different flatsticks that have been getting plenty of attention lately: the Machine M12 ZTX zero…
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Cobra OPTM X vs OPTM Max K Driver Review + US Open Prototype Gear
On this week's episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we deliver an in-depth review and head-to-head comparison of the new Cobra OPTM X and Cobra OPTM Max K…
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TaylorMade Spider Tour Torched Review + Odyssey Damascus Putters with Luke Williams
On this episode of Club Junkie, Brian dives into the all new TaylorMade Spider Tour Torched putters and breaks down everything from the unique torched finish…
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Building My 2026 WITB: Ranking the Contenders and New Putter Projects
The annual What's In The Bag build is underway, and on this episode of Club Junkie, Brian breaks down the clubs currently leading the race for a spot in his…
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Tour Edge Exotics Mini Driver Review and TaylorMade Spider ZT Max First Look
On this episode of Club Junkie, I put the new Tour Edge Exotics Mini Driver to the test and break down the performance, forgiveness, distance, and where it…
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Ping i540 Irons Review! Plus LAB VZN.1i Putters and Graphite Design Shaft Sightings!
On this episode of Club Junkie, I dive into the brand new Ping i540 irons and talk about where they fit in the lineup, the performance on the course, and who I…
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My New Titleist GTS Driver Fitting Results!
On this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, I head to the Titleist Performance Institute for a full driver fitting with the new Titleist GTS lineup. We dive…
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Titleist GTS Woods Deep Dive with Stephanie Luttrell
The new Titleist GTS drivers and fairway woods are here and we’re taking a full deep dive into everything golfers want to know. On this episode of GolfWRX…
Club JunkieA Putter That I Love and Hate Right Now!
In this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we dive into one of the most interesting flatstick releases of the year with a full review of the new TaylorMade…
Club JunkieFore Love of Golf: A Great Session With Sean McDonough
Fore Love of Golf has moved channels! Subscribe here on Apple or Spotify for all future and past episodes. Well folks, we made it to Episode 50 which we…
Club JunkieMy Top 10 Zero Torque Putter Ranking of 2026!
I break down my first Top 10 Zero Torque Putter Rankings for 2026. From the biggest names in the category to a few under the radar surprises, I dive into what…
Club JunkieFore Love of Golf: Johnny Thompson of Callaway Golf
Fore Love of Golf is moving channels! Subscribe here on Apple or Spotify for all future and past episodes. In Episode 49, the boys chat with Johnny Thompson…
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New Level Golf SPN V3 Wedge & Brand Deep Dive
On this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, Brian sits down with Andy Hennis from New Level Golf for a deep dive into one of the most interesting independent…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: Hanging out with King Pine Golf's Eric Cooke! What A Great Time!
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…
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Club Junkie: New Gears Golf OVVIO Shafts! Masters Limited Edition Gear!
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…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: What are the best fairway woods of 2026? Some awesome putters at the Valero!
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…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: LAB Golf Link 2.2 Blade Putter Review! Wilson Golf's Markus McCaine
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…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: TaylorMade Qi4D Driver Shootout! Qi4D versus Qi4D LS
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…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: Reviewing the best Wilson Golf irons ever! Staff Model XB, CB, & MB!
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…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: Odyssey Ai-Dual Putter Review! 1/2 Ball Alignment!
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…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: $900 Attomax Pro Atom Blue Shaft Review! New LAB Prototype Putters!
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…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: Ping G440 K Driver Review! New Scotty Cameron Putters at The Genesis!
Time to finally review the new Ping G440 K driver! Ping did a great job with keeping the G440 K super forgiving and stable while making it long. Great ball…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: New 2026 Scotty Cameron Phantom Putters!
This week I review the new 2026 Scotty Cameron Phantom putter line. I have both the Phantom 5.5 and 9R putters in-hand that I have been rolling for a bit now…
Club JunkieClub Junkie Podcast: JP Golf Irons Review! Prime & Camber! Is the Waste Management Too Wild?
Time to review the pretty rare, but very cool, JP Golf irons! I get my hands on both the Prime and Camber models for a little head-to-head comparison. Bot have…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: Mizuno Pro M-13 & M-15 Irons Review!
The newest Mizuno Pro irons are here and Club Junkie is putting them to the test. In this video we take a deep dive into the all new Mizuno Pro M-13 and Mizuno…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: Titleist Vokey SM11 Wedges with Aaron Dill & Kevin Tassistro
In this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast we take a deep dive into the all new Titleist Vokey SM11 wedges. Brian Knudson is joined by Vokey wedge experts…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: UST Mamiya Lin-Q PowerCore Shaft Review! All 3 Profiles!
The Club Junkie Podcast is back with an in depth review of the new 2026 UST Mamiya Lin-Q PowerCore golf shafts. In this episode we break down the full Lin-Q…
Club JunkiePing G440 K Driver Deep Dive with Travis Milleman!
In this episode we break down the new PING G440 K driver, taking a deep dive into the technology, performance goals, and fitting benefits behind PING's latest…
Club JunkieTaylorMade Qi Max Iron Deep Dive with Matt Bovee!
In this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we take a deep dive into TaylorMade's all-new Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons. Designed for maximum forgiveness, launch…
Club JunkieTaylorMade Qi4D Driver Deep Dive with Andrew Oldknow
In this episode we go all in on TaylorMade's new Qi4D drivers, breaking down the technology, design philosophy, and performance gains behind one of the most…
Club JunkieClub Junkie" Evnroll Origin SweetFace 2.0 Putter Review! ER2 & ER10 Putters
In this episode, we test the latest from Evnroll, the Origin series. We dive into what makes the SweetFace 2.0 insert a serious contender for your next putter…
Club JunkieCobra's New 3D Printed Irons with Caitlin Farley! 3DP MB and 3DP X Deep Dive
Cobra Golf just released brand new 3D printed irons to their lineup, joining the already exciting 3DP Tour. Caitlin Farley joins us to break down all of the…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: The final WITB of 2025!
We're closing the book on 2025 by breaking down the final WITB (What's In The Bag) from Club Junkie. In this episode, we go club by club through the exact gear…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: The Final Top Ten Zero Torque Putter Ranking of 2025!
Part 3!!! Here is my updated top zero torque putter list! Here are my top 10 favorite putters that are balanced for the face to point towards the target. Here…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: New UST Lin-Q PowerCore Shaft Deep Dive! With Danny Le and Andy Kerr
This week on the Club Junkie Podcast, we dive deep into UST Mamiya's brand-new Lin-Q PowerCore shafts with two special guests: Danny Le and Andy Kerr from UST…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: SeeMore Zero Torque SBx & SKx putter review!
Take a deep dive with Club Junkie as we review the brand-new SeeMore SBx and SKx Zero Torque putters! These innovative flatsticks bring a unique blend of…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: Sub 70 669 CB Irons Review + First Look at 2026 Wood Shafts from UST, KBS & Aretera!
In this week's episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most talked-about iron sets in the direct-to-consumer world—the Sub70 669 CB…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: New Bettinardi Antidote SB3 & SB5 Putter Review
In this episode of the Club Junkie golf equipment podcast, we review the brand-new Bettinardi Antidote SB3 and SB5 putters. If you're searching for an in-depth…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: Scotty Cameron Zero Torque Putter Review! Phantom 11R OC & Studio Style Fastback OC
This week, we're diving deep into the latest lineup from Scotty Cameron: the Phantom 11R OC and Studio Style Fastback OC, both featuring the brand-new OC…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: Final Fall Golf Weekend WITB!
It's the last fall golf weekend of the season, and you know what that means — time to dive into what's actually in the bag! In this episode, Brian breaks down…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: New Odyssey Square 2 Square Tri-Hot putters with Jacob Davidson
Odyssey's newest putter, the Square 2 Square Tri-Hot, gets a deep dive! Jacob Davidson, of Odyssey Golf, joins me on the show to talk about the new putters and…
Club JunkieClub Junkie: TPT Nitro Driver Shaft Review & Nippon Modus Hybrid GHOST HL Shaft
Two shafts go for review this week! The first is TPT's Nitro driver shaft in the 16/Hi configuration. It offers stability and consistency that I haven't seen…