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Kick Point: The Golf Gear Show

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145 episodes
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English
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Kick Point
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Date created
2024/06/20
Latest episode
2026/11/13
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73 min.
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Welcome to Kick Point: The Golf Gear Show brought to you by Golf Monthly. Each week a new episode will land providing you with in-depth gear-related insights. Whether you are thinking your next purchase or you’re interested in the finer details behind golf club design and fitting, this show provides a light-hearted, informative look at all areas of golf equipment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Who Can Build The Best Driver For Dan: Joe or A.I? Plus, Best Putting Mats Of 2026, Sandcastles For Tees & Pure Unadulterated Sprezzatura
2026/11/13
Massive thanks to GolfClubs4Cash for sponsoring this week's episode. To browse the more than 50,000 items they have in stock, you can visit golfclubs4cash.co.uk, download the app or visit them in store in Edinburgh, Warrington, Milton Keynes and Southampton. This week, we kick things off with a look at own-brand golf equipment after a viewer sent in some surprisingly sleek Golf Galaxy wedges, sparking a debate on retail-store clubs and revived classic brands. Then, we take a trip down memory lane to discuss outdated practices like putting your clubhead in front of the ball at address on the putting green, plumb-bobbing, and the ancient art of building sandcastles to tee off. Since winter is settling in, we also break down the best indoor putting mats - including a bizarre Tour rumour about Toyota Camry boot linings! The main event sees Joe trying his best to out-fit AI. Dan desperately needs a driver that works, so we pit a hyper-detailed Gemini prompt against Joe’s hands-on expertise to see who can build the ultimate driver spec. Finally, we go through your nostalgic stories, hot takes on gap wedges, and judge the latest listener submissions for the Vibesman bags - Spezzatura! Watch us in FULL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KickPointGolf Get in touch with Dan and Joe and 'Ask The Pod' via our email: [email protected] Sign up for the weekly Kick Point newsletter, released every Friday: https://www.golfmonthly.com/newsletter  Get three issues of the Golf Monthly magazine delivered to your door for just £5 at https://www.magazinesdirect.com/kickpoint   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can Odyssey Dethrone The Spider Tour? (ft. Min Woo Lee's Verdict) Odyssey Turtle Putters Review, Joe's TGL Playoff With Kevin Kisner & The History Of Callaway Golf
2026/11/06
This week, we are reporting live from the Sofi Centre in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, at the launch event for the new Odyssey Turtle putters. We had a really fun time testing out these new flat sticks, hitting shots inside the incredible TGL arena, and even playing in a wild alternate-shot playoff alongside PGA Tour stars Min Woo Lee and Kevin Kisner (more on that from Joe in the episode). Later in the episode, Min Woo Lee joins us for a quick chat to cover his equipment preferences, including his thoughts on putter setups, his leather grip routine, and how many gloves he burns through on a hot day. Plus, we dive into a deep history of Callaway Golf, tracing the brand from its origins with Eli Callaway back in the 1980s through legendary innovations like S2H2 technology, the game-changing Big Bertha drivers, the acquisition of Odyssey, and iconic favourites like the Warbird and Steelhead fairway woods. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Sofi Centre 01:47 Odyssey Turtle launch & TGL playoff 04:59 Odyssey Turtle putter initial thoughts 10:20 Testing a vintage Callaway Warbird putter 12:41 Interview with Min Woo Lee 22:11 Behind the scenes on the Callaway tour truck 24:38 History of Callaway Golf 27:30 S2H2 technology & Big Bertha drivers 35:10 Acquisition of Odyssey Putters 38:37 Roger Cleveland & Callaway wedges 41:46 Favourite historic Callaway clubs Watch us in FULL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KickPointGolf Get in touch with Dan and Joe and 'Ask The Pod' via our email: [email protected] Sign up for the weekly Kick Point newsletter, released every Friday: https://www.golfmonthly.com/newsletter  Get three issues of the Golf Monthly magazine delivered to your door for just £5 at https://www.magazinesdirect.com/kickpoint   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have Direct-To-Consumer Drivers Finally Caught Up? Takomo Ignis D2 Driver Review! Plus, The True Difference Between Range Golf Balls And Real Golf Balls & Our Reaction To Bryson's Return To YouTube
2026/10/30
We kick things off with a lively discussion about Bryson DeChambeau's return to YouTube and what it says about the current landscape of professional golf and content creation. Moving into equipment, we break down testing data comparing premium tour balls to standard range balls, looking at how launch, spin, and ball speed dramatically alter performance - and why range data shouldn't always be taken as gospel. We then take a deep dive into the Takomo Ignis 2 driver, evaluating its design changes, non-conforming predecessor, shaft offerings, and overall value against top OEM brands. Later in the show, Joe shares his hands-on experience testing the latest Graphite Design shafts, including the Tour AD FI and the new EK model. We also examine Proto Concept irons and unpack a broader debate around iron offset, testing whether it actually impacts performance or if it is purely a visual preference. Finally, we tackle viewer questions in Ask the Pod, covering everything from classic 1980s one-club TV challenges to advice on building a starter set for beginners Watch us in FULL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KickPointGolf Get in touch with Dan and Joe and 'Ask The Pod' via our email: [email protected] Sign up for the weekly Kick Point newsletter, released every Friday: https://www.golfmonthly.com/newsletter  Get three issues of the Golf Monthly magazine delivered to your door for just £5 at https://www.magazinesdirect.com/kickpoint   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are Miura Irons Really Worth The Hype? We've Tested All 7 Models! Plus, How To Combat Indoor Fitting Anxiety, Does Tipping Shafts Have Any Real Effects & The Eccentric Life Of Jarmo Sandelin
2026/10/23
This week, we start with a debate on green fees - how much is too much to pay for a round of golf? Joe then introduces a brand-new segment called Streets Will Never Forget, taking a deep dive into the colourful career, wild outfits, and bizarre Ryder Cup stories of cult golf hero Jarmo Sandelin. Over at the Wofcom testing site, Joe puts shaft tipping to the test to see if standard industry practices actually lower launch and spin, or if it’s all just marketing hype. Plus, we finally get hands-on with Miura irons, testing seven models from their pure MB-101 blade to forgiving hollow-body designs. To wrap up, we answer your listener questions in Ask the Pod, covering groove repair options and how to handle indoor fitting anxiety - enjoy! Watch us in FULL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KickPointGolf Get in touch with Dan and Joe and 'Ask The Pod' via our email: [email protected] Sign up for the weekly Kick Point newsletter, released every Friday: https://www.golfmonthly.com/newsletter  Get three issues of the Golf Monthly magazine delivered to your door for just £5 at https://www.magazinesdirect.com/kickpoint   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are These Already The Best Drivers Of 2027? Titleist GTS3 vs TaylorMade Qi4D Head To Head! Plus, More Of Your Best Vibesman Bags & What's The Best Budget Zero Torque Putter?
2026/10/16
We kick things off with a massive head-to-head driver test, comparing the Titleist GTS3 and the TaylorMade Qi4D. With both models staying in their respective lineups for next year, are we already looking at the two best drivers of 2027? We break down how these two giants deliver top-tier performance through completely different designs, visual setups, and forgiveness characteristics. Joe also shares his latest putter journey as he tests out the Odyssey Square 2 Square Tri-Hot #7, aiming to fix his lag-putting feel without losing that incredible short-range alignment. Plus, he digs deep into the world of stout shafts, testing out the ultra-stiff Project X Titan Black and Yellow models, which leads us into a debate over the realities of shaft fitting. As always, we cap off the show with Ask The Pod, reading through your comments on zero-torque putters and analysing another incredible "Sprezzatura" golf bag setup that brought absolute retro perfection to the studio - enjoy! Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro and waffle 0:02:59 Masters tickets every year, or play Augusta National once every ten years? 0:07:32 Joe's new putter and the effects of a putter shaft 0:14:49 What's the best 'budget' zero torque putter? 0:19:17 Project X Titan Black and Yellow shafts review 0:37:49 Titleist GTS3 vs TaylorMade Qi4D driver 0:52:17 Ask The Pod and your best vibesman bags of the week Watch us in FULL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KickPointGolf Get in touch with Dan and Joe and 'Ask The Pod' via our email: [email protected] Sign up for the weekly Kick Point newsletter, released every Friday: https://www.golfmonthly.com/newsletter  Get three issues of the Golf Monthly magazine delivered to your door for just £5 at https://www.magazinesdirect.com/kickpoint   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
McLaren's Series 3 Was A Flop, But Is Their New Blade Redemption? Plus, Why Golf Ball Fittings Are Upside Down & Introducing 'Sprezzatura' And Your Best Vibesman Bags Of The Week
2026/10/09
This week we're proudly sponsored by Golf GameBook, the app that can help improve your golf game and makes golf even more fun and social. Live leaderboards, loads of different game types and a built-in GPS system make Golf GameBook a one-stop shop for your next social round. Download now; available for free on iOS and Android. This week, we start with a serious look at golf ball performance and testing after Joe has decided he's taken this part of his equipment choices without enough gusto over recent years. We unpack our thoughts on why starting a ball fitting from the green (recommended by many) might actually be the wrong approach for many players. We also get our teeth into team golf after the recent additions of the Solheim Cup and Presidents Cup, and argue for bringing back mixed-team match play and classic historical formats to inject much-needed fun and whimsy back into the sport. Plus, we break down how bag setup played a crucial role in Manuel Elvira's recent breakdown at Wentworth, debate the true value and role of caddies in the modern game, and take a look at a viral weighted practice club. Finally, we give our honest review of the McLaren Series 1 irons, look through some of your fantastic vibesman golf bag submissions and introduce our new favourite word, sprezzatura! Chapters: 0:00:00 - Introduction and waffle 0:02:20 - Joe is now taking golf ball testing seriously; why? 0:19:22 - Fixing team golf & bringing back classic formats 0:32:27 - Reigniting the modern caddie debate 0:44:57 - The Viral Weighted Practice Club 0:47:45 - McLaren Series 1 Iron review 0:59:45 - Ask The Pod & listener comments 01:05:00 - What is sprezzatura & your best vibesman bags Watch us in FULL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KickPointGolf Get in touch with Dan and Joe and 'Ask The Pod' via our email: [email protected] Sign up for the weekly Kick Point newsletter, released every Friday: https://www.golfmonthly.com/newsletter  Get three issues of the Golf Monthly magazine delivered to your door for just £5 at https://www.magazinesdirect.com/kickpoint   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should More Golfers Play Blades To Improve? We Put Blades vs Hollow Bodies Irons To The Test At The Same Loft! Plus, What Would A Driver Look Like With No Rules & Joe's Made His Own Club From A DIY Store
2026/10/02
Thanks to KBS for supporting this video! Check out Joe playing with a full set of KBS shafts and his favourite golf clubs from his childhood in our recent video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFRZm3BXfB0&t=711s Welcome back to another jam-packed episode of the Kick Point Golf Show! This week, we are diving deep into the tech behind your clubs to see what actually drives distance and control. Joe puts a hollow-bodied iron (specifically the TaylorMade P790) head-to-head against a solid forged blade in the shape of the TaylorMade P7TW at identical lofts to answer a burning question: is face flexing actually delivering extra ball speed, or is it all just lower lofts? Would you be able to hit the And should more of us be using blades to make ourselves better ball strikers? Later, we are also joined by one of Ping's chief engineers, Travis Milleman. In our interview, he breaks down how clubs are developed years in advance, how material choices unlock structural innovation, and how their team balances player feedback with robot data. Plus, Joe presents his DIY prototype driver to Travis, and we answer your listener questions in Ask the Pod - enjoy! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 04:53 Strong fairway woods and unbranded gear 0:07:38 Callaway Tour equipment insights with Kellen Watson 0:21:20 Hollow body vs. blade iron testing at the same loft (P790 vs. P7TW) 0:33:16 Ask the Pod: Secondhand gear and bent adapter sleeves 0:44:25 Interview: Designing Ping clubs with Travis Milleman 01:08:08 Presenting the DIY driver prototype to Ping Watch us in FULL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KickPointGolf Get in touch with Dan and Joe and 'Ask The Pod' via our email: [email protected] Sign up for the weekly Kick Point newsletter, released every Friday: https://www.golfmonthly.com/newsletter  Get three issues of the Golf Monthly magazine delivered to your door for just £5 at https://www.magazinesdirect.com/kickpoint   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are New Drivers Officially Maxed Out (And Is The New Srixon Driver The Perfect Example Of That)? Plus, Pádraig Harrington Reveals His Unique Equipment Strategies & Weighs In On Golf's Distance Debate
2026/09/25
Happy Friday and thanks for downloading this week's classically jam-packed episode. This week, we discuss the latest equipment releases, starting with the new Srixon ZXi irons and ZXi RKT driver family. Are Srixon's new technologies (and subsequent lack of change from the last generation) proof that we're finally at the end of history when it comes to drivers delvoped under the current equipment rules? After that, we also explore the future of golf retail, exploring custom 3D-printed irons and we dive into the mailbag in Ask the Pod, covering topics like ball fitting, the debate on lake balls versus winter balls, and gap management for game-improvement irons. Finally, stick around for an exclusive interview with three-time Major champion Pádraig Harrington, who shares his ever-insightful and considered views on the proposed golf ball rollback, his setup quirks, and stories from his career - enjoy! This week we're proudly sponsored by Golf GameBook, the app that can help improve your game and makes it even more fun and social. Live leaderboards, loads of different game types and a built-in GPS system make Golf GameBook a one-stop shop for your next round. Download now; available for free on iOS and Android devices. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro and our new favourite golf app 0:05:41 The fate of the Callaway Full Toe SP wedge and other bad wedge releases 0:13:36 What is the future of golf retail & custom 3D printing 0:24:03 Srixon ZXi RKT driver reviews 0:32:35 Srixon ZXi7, ZXi5 & ZXi5+ review 0:39:31 Ask The Pod - Winter balls vs summer balls 0:51:01 Ask The Pod - Game-improvement iron gapping dilemma 0:57:00 Padraig Harrington interview on his equipment through the years and golf's distance debate Watch us in FULL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KickPointGolf Get in touch with Dan and Joe and 'Ask The Pod' via our email: [email protected] Sign up for the weekly Kick Point newsletter, released every Friday: https://www.golfmonthly.com/newsletter  Get three issues of the Golf Monthly magazine delivered to your door for just £5 at https://www.magazinesdirect.com/kickpoint   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Is The Best High-Handicap Iron Of 2026 (And Should More Golfers Be Using Them)? Plus, Collin Morikawa Reveals His Affection For TaylorMade's SIM & How He Stole His Current Putter From An Unsuspecting Caddie
2026/09/18
Big news this week: Joe got a haircut AND gave up sugary drinks, all in one week. Turning to golf, we discuss whether traditional blade putters will ever make a comeback after the recent dominance of high-MOI mallets on professional tours, and we examine how driver head size affects swing speed and aerodynamics. We've brought head-to-head to head-to-head back this week as we look at four of the top game (shot) improvement irons: the Titleist T350, Cobra 3DPX, Srixon ZXiR, and Ping G440. Which will come out as Joe's overall favourite as he rates them over categories such as aesthetics, centre and off-centre feel, forgiveness, and peak height? We then wrap up this week with a What's In The Bag interview with PGA Tour star Collin Morikawa. Morikawa shares details about his shoe testing with Adidas, his long-term relationship with a TaylorMade SIM 3-wood, his reaction to Qi4D woods rolling over into 2027 and the story behind stealing his current Spider X putter from Kurt Kitayama's caddie - enjoy! 0:00:00 - Intro & weekly catch-up 0:03:50 - Will blade putters make a comeback? 0:09:23 - Technique, unorthodox swings & UK vs. US coaching 0:15:07 - Trottie’s custom tour build service 0:18:11 - What is the best game improvement iron of 2026? 0:38:25 - Ask The Pod: listener mailbag & gear nostalgia 0:46:11 - Collin Morikawa: What's In The Bag interview Watch us in FULL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KickPointGolf Get in touch with Dan and Joe and 'Ask The Pod' via our email: [email protected] Sign up for the weekly Kick Point newsletter, released every Friday: https://www.golfmonthly.com/newsletter  Get three issues of the Golf Monthly magazine delivered to your door for just £5 at https://www.magazinesdirect.com/kickpoint   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Mizuno’s New 'Forgiving' Iron Ruined By Too Much Offset? Plus, Rory's Plea For Equipment Bifurcation, The Secret Sauce Behind Accra's Shaft Matrix & Joe's New Haircut
2026/09/11
This week, Joe returns from his holiday with a fresh haircut, and we dive into a packed slate of an hour (or more) of golf chat. We begin by discussing the response to our One Club Challenge and start laying down the strategy for a rematch. From there, we examine Rory McIlroy’s latest comments on equipment regulation and bifurcation, dive into tour stories involving Rafa Cabrera-Bello and Angel Ayora, and review the Mizuno Pro S4 irons. We also break down Accra's custom-fitting philosophy, DiMatch engineering, and their Tour Z and iSteel shaft lines. Finally, we respond to audience comments on gear worth the money and discuss how golf media tests forgiving clubs. Special thanks to Under Armour for outfitting us with its new Autumn/Winter 26 apparel - check out their latest range here: https://www.underarmour.co.uk/en-gb/c/sports/golf/ 0:00:00 Joe's new hair & our one club rematch strategy 0:03:14 Equipment bifurcation and course setup 0:22:50 Tour stories 0:30:50 Gear worth the money 0:32:53 Mizuno Pro S4 irons 0:41:14 Accra shafts breakdown 0:52:46 Viewer comments and feedback 01:00:58 Testing forgiving clubs Watch us in FULL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KickPointGolf Get in touch with Dan and Joe and 'Ask The Pod' via our email: [email protected] Sign up for the weekly Kick Point newsletter, released every Friday: https://www.golfmonthly.com/newsletter  Get three issues of the Golf Monthly magazine delivered to your door for just £5 at https://www.magazinesdirect.com/kickpoint   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are We Being Lied To About Golf Shaft Profiles? Plus, We Recap Our One Club Challenge (Could Joe Beat Dan With Just One Club?), Joe's Designed His Own Wedge & We Asses Your Best Vibesman Bags
2026/09/04
This week we're back with a full hour (or more) of golf equipment chat after our more abridged episode last Friday. First and foremost, we couldn't help but chat about our most recent YouTube video, our one-club vs 14-club challenge that is now live! Spoiler alert: if you haven't watched the video already, we cover the trials and tribulations of our challenge in some detail this week. You can watch it here if you want to see the epic match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9jJHt17-MQ Later, we showcase a beautiful new collaboration between Joe Ferguson's very own mind and the team at National Custom Works, who have collaborated to design what Joe thinks might be the perfect wedge. Speaking of wedges, we've got our opinion on two of the latest wedges to hit the market and the contrasting styles of the traditional Roger Cleveland legacy drop and the performance-optimised layout of the new TaylorMade Hi-Toe 5 wedges. Our main debate this week centres on Mitsubishi's aim to debunk the industry's issue with marketing golf shafts. Has shaft marketing been wrong this whole time? Finally, we take a look at some of your best Vibesman bags in a Vibesman special of Ask The Pod - enjoy! 00:00 Introduction 01:38 Recapping our Saunton one club challenge 13:39 Joe's minimalist wedge design with National Custom Works 17:03 New RTZ2 and Hi-Toe wedge releases 21:29 Debunking the shaft industry's marketing woes 36:51 How you can evaluate your clubs ahead of the off-season 52:46 Ask the pod, your best Vibesman bags and live bag roast Watch us in FULL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KickPointGolf Get in touch with Dan and Joe and 'Ask The Pod' via our email: [email protected] Sign up for the weekly Kick Point newsletter, released every Friday: https://www.golfmonthly.com/newsletter  Get three issues of the Golf Monthly magazine delivered to your door for just £5 at https://www.magazinesdirect.com/kickpoint   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is This The Most Complete Mini Driver On The Market (And Do You Even Need One)? Plus, What Would We Use In A 10 Club Bag, Equipment That Is ACTUALLY Worth The Money & Does Ink Negatively Affect Balls?
2026/08/28
Welcome back to an hour (or actually less this time) of golf equipment chat! We (Dan) accidentally broke a product embargo this week, which is why our runtime was slightly shorter than usual after it was cut. The product in question has already won a Major championship this year, but rules are rules, so you'll hear about that in a few weeks. This week, we kick off with a viral social media debate: could an average handicap golfer fend off Rory McIlroy over nine holes with a nine-stroke gross lead? Joe also addresses the polarising internet reaction to his recent experiments with AI-generated iron designs, specifically a concept set from Bob Vokey. Moving from AI to real-world physics, Joe then shares his thoughts on the hollow-body iron market, questioning whether the advertised ball speed gains are a marketing myth driven primarily by jacked lofts. We've also got a deep-dive review of Titleist's classy new addition to the market, the GTS300 mini driver. Finally, we rip open the mailbag for Ask the Pod to share our ideal setups for a hypothetical 10-club limit and investigate whether marking your golf balls with ink can actually cause them to become unbalanced - enjoy! Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:43 - The Rory Challenge: Nine-Shot Lead Over Nine Holes 03:47 - Polarising Internet Reaction to Vokey AI Iron Designs 07:51 - Are Hollow-Body Iron Ball Speed Claims a Marketing Myth? 15:43 - Golf Gear Actually Worth Your Hard-Earned Money 24:21 - Titleist GT300 Mini Driver Deep Dive Review 28:40 - Ask The Pod: Building a 10-Club Setup 37:43 - Ask The Pod: Does Sharpie Ink Unbalance Your Golf Ball? Watch us in FULL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KickPointGolf Get in touch with Dan and Joe and 'Ask The Pod' via our email: [email protected] Sign up for the weekly Kick Point newsletter, released every Friday: https://www.golfmonthly.com/newsletter  Get three issues of the Golf Monthly magazine delivered to your door for just £5 at https://www.magazinesdirect.com/kickpoint   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We've Designed Our Own Irons (And Joe Has 3D Printed Them)! Plus, Callaway's Mini Spinner & MB Blades Reviewed, The Best Golf Clubs Under £20 & Is Golf Equipment Marketing Out Of Control?
2026/08/21
This week we're proudly sponsored by Golf GameBook, the app that can help improve your golf game and makes golf even more fun and social. Live leaderboards, loads of different game types and a built-in GPS system make Golf GameBook a one-stop shop for your next social round. Download now; available for free on iOS and Android.  We're back in the studio again this week with a jam-packed discussion covering brand new golf equipment and the silly, silly world of golf marketing. This week, we dive into Joe’s latest side quest - his brand new 3D printer and his journey creating custom CNC-milled irons to his exact specifications. We also discuss the summer release wave from Callaway, highlighting the highly anticipated MB raw blades and the unique design principles behind the new mini spinner fairway wood. Plus, introducing 'Wofcom, ' our new agency aimed at calling out the industry's most ridiculous marketing stories and subcategories. Finally, we answer your questions and comments in this week's Ask the Pod, covering topics like ultimate bargain golf clubs, game strategy, and the human side of club fitting. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:00 Are other golf games too confusing? 0:05:58 Channel updates and new series 0:08:07 PRG x Guinness collaboration 0:10:16 Why are people buying Cam Young's actual shirt? 0:13:13 Is Scottie Scheffler’s driver actually a Qi4D? 0:16:15 Joe's 3D printer and iron-building side quest 0:23:56 The future of 3D printing in golf 0:34:20 Are Callaway's new MB Raw blades the best-looking blades ever? 0:41:02 Callaway mini spinner fairway wood - what exactly is it? 0:48:32 Have golf equipment subcategories got out of control? 0:53:59 Ask the Pod - retro golf nostalgia 0:57:48 What is the ultimate bargain golf club? 01:02:42 Equipment optimisation vs. player technique 01:08:39 Mini drivers and driver strategy Watch us in FULL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KickPointGolf Get in touch with Dan and Joe and 'Ask The Pod' via our email: [email protected] Sign up for the weekly Kick Point newsletter, released every Friday: https://www.golfmonthly.com/newsletter  Get three issues of the Golf Monthly magazine delivered to your door for just £5 at https://www.magazinesdirect.com/kickpoint   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Banning Tee Pegs Will Save Golf! Sir Nick Faldo Joins Our Anti-Tee Crusade, Joe Gives Foolproof Advice On How To Get Better With Your Wedges & The Pitfalls Of Using Lead Tape
2026/08/14
Big thanks to our friends at GolfClubs4Cash for sponsoring this week's episode. You can visit them in store now at its locations in Edinburgh, Warrington, Milton Keynes and Southampton or head to www.golfclubs4cash.co.uk to browse the more than 50,000 items in stock. In this week's episode, we're back in the studio tackling a mix of gear dilemmas, rules rants, and bringing you more equipment insights for Sir Nick Faldo. Joe kicks things off with a detailed rulebook rant, diving into the quirks of golf regulations, from equipment restrictions like putter grip shapes to ball replacement limits and the 14-club limit. Following up on a frustrating performance at the club championships, Joe shares some critical, practical advice on improving your short game and properly practising your 100-yard pitching strategy. Ask The Pod covers the risks of lead tape, finding classic C-groove putter faces, and the real feel impact of graphite putter shafts. To wrap it all up, Sir Nick Faldo returns for part two of his interview, discussing his campaign to ban long tees, the evolution of driver technology, and building his ultimate all-time 14-club bag - enjoy! Chapters: 0:00:00 Introduction 0:03:32 The golf rulebook rant 0:21:20 Mastering your 100-yard and in-wedge game 0:36:33 Ask The Pod - your questions and comments 0:42:07 What are the pitfalls of using lead tape? 0:45:11 Do graphite putter Shafts Change Feel? 0:49:17 Sir Nick Faldo interview (part 2): Banning long tees 0:59:40 The creation of Odyssey putters 01:03:14 The greatest invention in modern golf tech, according to Sir Nick 01:11:27 Sir Nick Faldo's all-time ideal 14-club bag Watch us in FULL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KickPointGolf Get in touch with Dan and Joe and 'Ask The Pod' via our email: [email protected] Sign up for the weekly Kick Point newsletter, released every Friday: https://www.golfmonthly.com/newsletter  Get three issues of the Golf Monthly magazine delivered to your door for just £5 at https://www.magazinesdirect.com/kickpoint   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are You Overspending On Custom Fitted Irons? Half Sets Explained! Plus, Sir Nick Faldo Tells Us About His Favourite Clubs Of His Career
2026/08/07
Big thanks to our friends at GolfClubs4Cash for sponsoring this week's episode. You can visit them in store now at its locations in Edinburgh, Warrington, Milton Keynes and Southampton or head to www.golfclubs4cash.co.uk to browse the more than 50,000 items in stock. Normal service is resumed this week, and we are back in our Winnersh studio with a jam-packed episode of equipment nonsense. Firstly: castle tees. With Aaron Rai and Wyndham Clark securing Majors this year using the humble castle tee, we think the stock. Stock is rising on the castle tee, and it has led to a wider conversation: if we were investing in a stock market for golf equipment categories, what would we be buying, holding, and selling? Rounding off this week, Joe is joined by England's greatest-ever golfer and serious equipment aficionado, Sir Nick Faldo, for a wide-ranging interview. Part one of their chat this week covers Sir Nick's favourite equipment of his career, and some of his wider thoughts on the modern world of golf equipment. All of that, plus your Ask The Pods, including one listener who wants to know whether too many of us are overinvesting in irons by buying full sets instead of half. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro & Phil Mickelson's specialist Titleist irons 0:05:50 The castle tee renaissance  0:11:08 What are we buying, holding and selling in our golf stock market? 0:31:06 Ask The Pod - your recent comments  0:37:02 Should more amateur golfers get fit for half sets? 0:40:33 Sir Nick Faldo interview part 1 Watch us in FULL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KickPointGolf Get in touch with Dan and Joe and 'Ask The Pod' via our email: [email protected] Sign up for the weekly Kick Point newsletter, released every Friday: https://www.golfmonthly.com/newsletter  Get three issues of the Golf Monthly magazine delivered to your door for just £5 at https://www.magazinesdirect.com/kickpoint   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jarrett Y. 2025/07/01
Love the show!
I love the show and love the idea of doing the Monday podcast. I think an amazing name for the Monday podcast could be, A case of the Mondays.
★★★★★
Siggy Sour 2024/12/24
Best new Golf Pod!!
Deff the most fun new golf podcast!!! Youtube channel also!!! Im entering this review to Win a custom Pimped out Kickpoint VESSEL bag!!
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