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4.9from
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87 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
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Date created
2023/05/08
Latest episode
2026/02/04
Average duration
33 min.
Release period
19 days
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The PING Proving Grounds podcast dives into PING's celebrated history and immeasurable contributions to golf equipment, custom fitting and the game of golf in general. Broadcaster Shane Bacon and Marty Jertson, PING's Vice President of Fitting and Performance and professional golfer, discuss what happens behind the scenes at the PING Proving Grounds where data-driven research helps a team of scientists and engineers develop products and fitting tools to help golfers play their best. From the gold putter vault to PING Man and everything in between, tune in to hear more about what goes on at the PING Proving Grounds. Want to watch the podcast? Go to https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLerJdr1xhGiUKMPq3_uhO3HeIGE98CgTy
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Episode 87: Viktor Hovland & Shay Knight
2026/02/04
Viktor Hovland and his caddie, Shay Knight, join Shane Bacon inside the new PING Tour Truck at TPC Scottsdale to discuss the upcoming WM Phoenix Open, recent swing changes Viktor has been working on, his interest in philosophy, and Viktor and Shay's player-caddie relationship.
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Episode 86: s259 Wedges
2026/01/30
Senior Design Engineer, Jacob Clarke, joins Shane and Marty at the PING Proving Grounds to review the s259 wedge lineup. They cover the six grind options, the refinements that were made to the sole designs, and how Tour feedback plays a role in the research and development process. They also dive into the importance of wedge fitting and gapping.
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Episode 85: G440 K Driver
2026/01/21
Shane and Marty are joined at the PING Proving Grounds by Ryan Stokke, PING Director of Product Design, to go behind the design of the G440 K driver. They dive into the design and development process, the innovations that contribute to PING's straightest and most forgiving model to date, and why MOI matters for all swing speeds.
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Episode 84: Shaft Development
2025/12/19
Shane and Marty are joined at PING HQ by John Oldenburg, Director of Shaft Development, to dive into the world of graphite shafts. They discuss PING's approach to shaft design, the new PING Shaft Lab, and how the new space will be used to elevate PING's holistic approach to club design.
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Episode 83: Soft Goods Design & Development
2025/12/03
Shane and Marty are joined by Alex Kump, PING Soft Goods Design & Development Director, for a gear-focused discussion on golf bags, headwear and accessories, all of which are designed by his team at PING HQ. They dive into the origins of the iconic L8 and Hoofer golf bags, the R&D behind the new PING Reserve carry bag, and headwear insights from his team's partnership with our PING pros.
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Episode 82: Top-End Fitting
2025/10/29
Shane and Marty discuss how to determine the best clubs between your driver and longest iron. They compare all of the equipment options, identify the fitting tools golfers can utilize to gap the top-end of their bag, and review PGA Tour trends at that end of the bag.
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Episode 81: Alternative Style Putters
2025/10/15
Shane and Marty discuss alternative style putting and the fitting tools available to help golfers find a putter that’s best for their setup and stroke. They dive even deeper into long putters and one of the newest options available in the PLD family, the PLD Oslo L.
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Episode 80: Ryder Cup Preview (Feat. Harris English)
2025/09/23
PING Pro Harris English joins Shane Bacon ahead of his second Ryder Cup to discuss Bethpage Black, what it’s like to play for Team USA, and how he’s continued to elevate his game and prepare for the biggest events in golf.
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Episode 79: The PING Virtual Fitting Experience
2025/09/03
As Fall approaches, Shane and Marty take time to discuss the PING Virtual Fitting Experience, a complimentary fitting session with PING Fitting Specialists, available to everyone. They cover why and when a virtual fitting might be a good option, what to expect from the process, and fitting applications like PING Co-Pilot.
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Episode 78: Mason Howell
2025/08/27
Newly crowned U.S. Amateur Champion, Mason Howell, joins the pod off the back of his recent win at The Olympic Club. The 18-year-old high schooler chats with Shane and Marty about his unforgettable week in the Bay Area, qualifying for the Walker Cup at Cypress Point, what’s in the bag, and some advice for junior golfers.
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Episode 77: Putter Torque (Feat. Dr. Erik Henrikson)
2025/08/20
Dr. Erik Henrikson, PING Director of Golf Science, joins Marty Jertson in the PING Putting Lab for a discussion on putter torque and why it's a popular topic in golf. They cover the five senses and physics of putting, putter innovation, and the latest PLD Milled SE model, the Ally Blue Onset.
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Episode 76: i240 Irons
2025/07/23
Shane and Marty discuss the most recent addition to the PING iron lineup, the i240 irons. They dive into the technologies have helped advance performance in the new players-style design, how the i240 irons are engineered to blend well with other models and the early success of the model on professional tours worldwide.
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Episode 75: iDi Driving Iron
2025/07/11
As The Open Championship approaches, Shane and Marty discuss the new iDi driving iron, PING's latest long-game solution. They cover inR-Air technology, the three loft options that deliver varying performance benefits, and how the iDi can provide more versatility and control at the top end of players' bags.
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Episode 74: Prepping for Tournament Golf
2025/06/27
Summer is a busy time for tournament golf. In this episode of the PING Proving Grounds podcast, Shane and Marty discuss their tournament schedules and how they prepare while balancing the demands of work and life outside of golf. They offer tips on how to get your game tournament ready and strategies for qualifying for bigger events.
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Episode 73: Tour Development Program (Feat. Scott Sullivan)
2025/05/23
Shane and Marty are joined on the PING Tour Truck by Scott Sullivan, PING Senior Manager of Amateur Player Development. They discuss the philosophies that guide PING’s Player Development Program, the support that PING provides at the collegiate level, and the impact of NIL endorsements on the program.
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DTMNIN 2025/12/25
Addicted
I absolutely love the podcast! I had the opportunity to do a PLD custom fitting and a full bag fitting at the Proving Grounds and it was so cool!
CDScott20 2025/07/11
Ping is the Best
I love listening to each and every podcast. The level of engineering and science that goes into everything they do is 2nd to none. I am a lifetime Pin...
betterbelieve 2023/11/16
Great golf content
PING is the best!
JA1941Williams 2023/08/11
I love this Podcast!
Shane and Marty do an amazing job of bringing us behind the scenes at PING with deep dives into technology and the process of innovation at PING. Amaz...
Tim Mess 2023/08/07
Ping Fan and Oredigger
I’ve gamed a Ping O Blade for years!
A podcast on how those original bronze putters were made would be so awesome. When you polish them there isn’t ...
Sergeant Baller 2023/06/29
Love the fresh take!
Small world! I’m in copper mining in Utah and have a few friends who went to CSM.
Been a lifelong Ping player, never been fitted and always bought u...
Mike Riffice 2023/05/28
Well done
Shane…good luck on the new venture. I am sorry our time did not overlap at Brooklawn. I dropped my membership shortly before you joined. I was there...