2nd Swing Thoughts

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.

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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 – When to Switch to Graphite Iron Shafts

00:35:10 – Fitting Advice: The Danger of Full-Set Experiments

00:37:56 – What’s in Larry’s Bag? High-Loft Woods and Custom Forged Blades

00:41:59 – Don’t Fear the Loft: Why Low-Loft Ego is Killing Your Distance

00:47:38 – Live Q&A:

00:53:22 – Final Thoughts

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.

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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.

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[00:00] – Introduction: Recapping a busy weekend in golf.

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[01:12] – RBC Heritage Recap: Matt Fitzpatrick’s playoff win over Scotty Scheffler.

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[03:40] – Fitzpatrick’s Equipment Tweak: Why switching back to his custom Bettinardi BB1 changed everything.

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[05:46] – LIV Golf Update: Jon Rahm’s dominant win in Mexico and the latest league buzz.

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[10:48] – LPGA Spotlight: Hannah Green’s historic comeback victory.

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[12:15] – New Gear Alerts: Breaking down the Callaway Quantum Mini Driver and Odyssey Square-to-Square models.

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[15:13] – Giveaway Announcement: Congratulating our Callaway Staff Bag winner.

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[16:22] – What's In The Bag: A detailed look at Matt Fitzpatrick’s Winning WITB.

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[24:55] – Exclusive Interview: Sam Bettinardi: The history of milled putters and the evolution of Bettinardi Golf.

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[29:50] – The 2026 BB Series: Exploring VDF milling and how it improves distance control on off-center hits.

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[32:20] – The Art of Arm Lock: How Bettinardi worked with Matt Kuchar to pioneer a new putting style.

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[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 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.

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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.

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