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Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 313. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday we give you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, Zack Oakley joins the show to discuss his new role at Sun Mountain and a look into what is coming in the future. It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and Zack dive into many topics including Zack’s role at Sun Mountain and breaking down the many bag options for golfers. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as Zack from Sun Mountain goes Off Course. Episode 312 is here and Dan and Zack Oakley discuss the following topics and a whole lot more. Golf’s State of Mind New Role at Sun Mountain for Zack Oakley Breaking Down the Many Bag Options for Golfers A Look into the Future Including a New Release The ClubGlider And so much more You can listen to the show right here, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you do your listening and downloading from, including Spotify and more. Search for the Hackers Paradise and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. After listening, come back over here and drop us a note below on what you agree and/or disagree with from the episode you just heard. If you get a chance, drop us a review wherever you listen from and let others know what you think of the show and/or channel. Off course is now available in video form as well. Tune into the THPGolf YouTube Channel, jump into the latest episode’s video and watch the interaction between Dan and his guests each week rather than just listen. THPGolf · Off Course – Zack Oakley Joins Sun Mountain Go to discussion... document.write("Loading Custom Ratings..."); The post Off Course – Zack Oakley Joins Sun Mountain appeared first on The Hackers Paradise.

Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 312. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday we give you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, Rod Dunlap from CaddyDaddy joins the show to discuss isolating what matters in the CaddyDaddy lineup. It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and Rod dive into many topics including how the airlines do some pretty impressive things to golf bags and chasing what means something rather than trends. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as Rod from CaddyDaddy goes Off Course. Episode 312 is here and Dan and Rod Dunlap discuss the following topics and a whole lot more. Airlines do some pretty impressive things to golf bags Isolating what matters in the CaddyDaddy bag lineup Chasing what means something rather than trends Meaningful features on the bag lineup and what could be coming Pay attention, a bag sale is coming in October! And so much more You can listen to the show right here, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you do your listening and downloading from, including Spotify and more. Search for the Hackers Paradise and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. After listening, come back over here and drop us a note below on what you agree and/or disagree with from the episode you just heard. If you get a chance, drop us a review wherever you listen from and let others know what you think of the show and/or channel. Off course is now available in video form as well. Tune into the THPGolf YouTube Channel, jump into the latest episode’s video and watch the interaction between Dan and his guests each week rather than just listen. THPGolf · Off Course – Airlines, Bags and More Go to discussion... document.write("Loading Custom Ratings..."); The post Off Course – Airlines, Bags and More appeared first on The Hackers Paradise.

Should a golfer shooting 90’s really spend $60 on a dozen golf balls? That question is at the center of our latest episode of Splitting Fairways, recorded from the THP Titleist Golf Ball Experience at Hidden Creek Golf Club in New Jersey. Does Handicap Really Matter? There are plenty of shortcuts golfers use when picking a golf ball. Slower swing speed means play something soft. Higher handicaps shouldn’t waste money on premium balls. Faster players need something that spins less. The problem is that golf ball fitting isn’t necessarily that simple. Ryan and I have considerably different swing speeds, yet we both tend to benefit from a similar higher-flight, higher-full-swing-spin profile. We arrive there for different reasons, which raises a bigger question: Should golfers choose a ball based on handicap and swing speed, or what their game actually needs? When Does a $60 Golf Ball Make Sense? Maybe the better question isn’t whether a 15 handicap should play a $60 golf ball. It’s how many golf balls do you actually go through? And maybe most importantly, why playing the same golf ball might matter more than playing the most expensive one. What do you think? Should a 15 hdcp be playing a $60 golf ball? Let us know in the comments, we would love to hear your thoughts. Go to discussion... document.write("Loading Custom Ratings..."); The post Does a 15 HDCP need a $60 golf ball? appeared first on The Hackers Paradise.

Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 311. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday we give you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, John Freeman from Mizuno joins the show to discuss learning from one of the best and tour feedback for the Signature Series. It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and John dive into many topics including John’s college golf and entry into Mizuno R&D and where the S-4 fits into the iron lineup. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as John Freeman from Mizuno goes Off Course. Episode 311 is here and Dan and John Freeman discuss the following topics and a whole lot more. John’s college golf and entry into Mizuno R&D Learning from one of the best and early work Generating critical tour feedback for the Signature series Where the S-4 fits into the lineup, and Tour reactions John’s top iron from the bunch, and what’s in the bag right now And so much more You can listen to the show right here, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you do your listening and downloading from, including Spotify and more. Search for the Hackers Paradise and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. After listening, come back over here and drop us a note below on what you agree and/or disagree with from the episode you just heard. If you get a chance, drop us a review wherever you listen from and let others know what you think of the show and/or channel. Off course is now available in video form as well. Tune into the THPGolf YouTube Channel, jump into the latest episode’s video and watch the interaction between Dan and his guests each week rather than just listen. THPGolf · Off Course – John Freeman Mizuno R&D Go to discussion... document.write("Loading Custom Ratings..."); The post Off Course – John Freeman Mizuno R&D appeared first on The Hackers Paradise.

For more than four years, LIV Golf disrupted professional golf in a way few could have imagined. Billions of dollars were spent, some of the biggest names in the game left the PGA Tour, and the sport became increasingly divided between two competing sides. Now, LIV Golf has entered Chapter 11 restructuring, and that brings us to a question that isn’t quite as simple as it sounds. Did LIV Golf actually win? In this episode of Splitting Fairways, Ryan and Jeremy look beyond the bankruptcy headlines to debate what LIV actually accomplished and what its impact could mean for professional golf long after the original version of the league is gone. Did LIV Change the PGA Tour? From a business standpoint, LIV’s original model clearly ran into problems. But judging its success strictly by whether the league became sustainable may miss part of the story. The PGA Tour that exists today looks different from the one LIV challenged in 2022. Bigger purses, Signature Events and the Player Equity Program all became part of the landscape during the battle between the two sides. Would those changes have happened without LIV? That’s where the debate gets interesting. LIV may have failed as a league while succeeding as a disruptor. What About the Players? Then there are the golfers who left. For years, the easy criticism was that LIV players simply “took the money.” Chapter 11 complicates that argument, with LIV seeking the ability to reject existing player contracts and some contractual obligations still outstanding. Jon Rahm may be the most fascinating example. He left the PGA Tour in his prime and proceeded to win three consecutive LIV season-long individual championships. Yet, how many golf fans could name those accomplishments? That raises a much bigger question about legacy. What might Rahm’s career look like had those same three seasons played out on the PGA Tour? Bryson DeChambeau presents almost the opposite case. A U.S. Open victory, strong major performances and his enormous growth as a golf personality arguably strengthened his overall legacy. Who Won the Golf War? Should Rahm, DeChambeau and other LIV stars eventually be welcomed back to the PGA Tour? Should there be consequences for leaving? And when their careers are over, how much will LIV accomplishments matter? Maybe LIV changed professional golf. Maybe the PGA Tour survived. Maybe some players won financially. But after years of fractured fields and division throughout the sport, did golf fans actually win? Go to discussion... document.write("Loading Custom Ratings..."); The post Did LIV Golf Actually Win? | Splitting Fairways Episode 11 appeared first on The Hackers Paradise.

Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 310. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday we give you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, Randy Peitsch joins the show to discuss incorporating Lamkin technologies and the potential it brings to Super Stroke. It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and Randy dive into many topics including the right amount of options for all golfers and having fun with limited releases. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as Randy from Super Stroke go Off Course. Episode 310 is here and Dan and Randy discuss the following topics and a whole lot more. Randy’s background in retail Managing the right amount of options for all golfers The durability challenges of polyurethane Incorporating Lamkin technologies into swing grips, and what could potentially come elsewhere Having fun with limited releases And so much more You can listen to the show right here, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you do your listening and downloading from, including Spotify and more. Search for the Hackers Paradise and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. After listening, come back over here and drop us a note below on what you agree and/or disagree with from the episode you just heard. If you get a chance, drop us a review wherever you listen from and let others know what you think of the show and/or channel. Off course is now available in video form as well. Tune into the THPGolf YouTube Channel, jump into the latest episode’s video and watch the interaction between Dan and his guests each week rather than just listen. THPGolf · Off Course – Super Stroke Go to discussion... document.write("Loading Custom Ratings..."); The post Off Course – Super Stroke appeared first on The Hackers Paradise.

Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 309. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday we give you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, Mike Yagley and Scott Walsh join the show to discuss an epic journey exploring 8 different states through golf. It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and Yags (along with Scott) dive into many topics including the challenge and excitement of following Route 66 and chasing ideas and recommendations from locals. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as Mike Yagley and Scott Walsh go Off Course. Episode 309 is here and Dan and Yags discuss the following topics and a whole lot more. 100 years of Route 66 The challenge and excitement of following a route like 66 Exploring 8 States worth of golf potential Avoiding chain hotels and food Chasing ideas and recommendations from locals And so much more You can listen to the show right here, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you do your listening and downloading from, including Spotify and more. Search for the Hackers Paradise and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. After listening, come back over here and drop us a note below on what you agree and/or disagree with from the episode you just heard. If you get a chance, drop us a review wherever you listen from and let others know what you think of the show and/or channel. Off course is now available in video form as well. Tune into the THPGolf YouTube Channel, jump into the latest episode’s video and watch the interaction between Dan and his guests each week rather than just listen. THPGolf · Off Course – 100 Years of Route 66 Go to discussion... document.write("Loading Custom Ratings..."); The post Off Course – 100 Years of Route 66 appeared first on The Hackers Paradise.

Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 308. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday we give you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, James Miles joins the show to discuss whether or not PGA Tour players are getting a bit too lax with the rules. It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and James dive into many topics including PGA Tour players vs the rules and how to make practicing a bit more fun. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as James Miles goes Off Course. Episode 308 is here and Dan and James discuss the following topics and a whole lot more. Are Tour pros getting too casual with the rules? Making the PGA Tour Finale worth watching Is practicing golf fun again? Watching your swing on video can be so brutal The benefits and education side of GolfTec instruction And so much more You can listen to the show right here, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you do your listening and downloading from, including Spotify and more. Search for the Hackers Paradise and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. After listening, come back over here and drop us a note below on what you agree and/or disagree with from the episode you just heard. If you get a chance, drop us a review wherever you listen from and let others know what you think of the show and/or channel. Off course is now available in video form as well. Tune into the THPGolf YouTube Channel, jump into the latest episode’s video and watch the interaction between Dan and his guests each week rather than just listen. THPGolf · Off Course – PGA Tour Players and the Rules Go to discussion... document.write("Loading Custom Ratings..."); The post Off Course – PGA Tour Players and the Rules appeared first on The Hackers Paradise.

Golf courses have never looked better. Fairways are striped, greens are smooth, bunkers are freshly raked and golfers have come to expect consistent conditions almost everywhere they play. But are golf courses too easy? On Episode 10 of Splitting Fairways, Hawk and Jeremy debate whether modern golf courses do enough to punish bad shots and, more importantly, where that punishment should actually come from.

Few topics get golfers fired up quite like loft jacking. Iron lofts have become stronger over the years, leading to plenty of comments about a modern 7-iron really being a 6-iron. But is looking at the number on the bottom of the club really that simple? In Episode 9 of Splitting Fairways, Hawk and Jeremy tackle the loft-jacking debate and why stronger lofts aren’t necessarily good or bad. Why Have Iron Lofts Become Stronger? Modern iron construction has changed dramatically. Hollow-body designs, thinner faces, lower centers of gravity, and improved materials have allowed manufacturers to create irons that produce more ball speed while still launching the ball high enough to be playable. For Hawk, that combination of added distance and forgiveness can be a major benefit. If a stronger-lofted 7-iron launches high, carries farther, and still has enough stopping power to hold a green, does it really matter what loft is stamped on the spec sheet? Jeremy looks at things a little differently. As a golfer who already generates plenty of speed, chasing additional distance with an iron can create more problems than it solves. Spin, peak height, distance control, descent angle, and proper gapping throughout the set may be far more important than simply hitting a 7-iron farther. Does Loft Jacking Really Matter? Of course, stronger lofts can create other issues. The race to build the longest 7-iron can lead to larger gaps at the bottom of the bag and the need for additional wedges. At the same time, many of these distance-focused irons also provide forgiveness that can make the game easier for a wide range of golfers. Maybe the loft-jacking debate doesn’t need a winner. Instead of worrying about whether your 7-iron has the loft of an old 6-iron, the better question might be whether it produces the launch, spin, height, forgiveness, consistency, and distance your game actually needs. The loft-jacking debate is officially over. Well, at least until the comments open. Go to discussion... document.write("Loading Custom Ratings..."); The post Splitting Fairways Episode 9: The Definitive Loft Jacking Debate appeared first on The Hackers Paradise.

Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 307. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday we give you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, Casey Shultz from Cleveland Golf joins the show to discuss the brand new RTZ 2 Wedges. It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and Casey dive into many topics including bringing the legend Roger Cleveland in to deep dive on wedge design. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as Casey from Cleveland goes Off Course. Episode 307 is here and Dan and Casey Shultz discuss the following topics and a whole lot more. Bringing the legend Roger Cleveland in to deep dive on wedge design Looking at a wedge through the lens of a designer Important grind updates and additions for RTZ2 The benefits of ZipCore iQ Tour Rack has some SERIOUS customization The overhaul of the wedge customization options And so much more You can listen to the show right here, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you do your listening and downloading from, including Spotify and more. Search for the Hackers Paradise and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. After listening, come back over here and drop us a note below on what you agree and/or disagree with from the episode you just heard. If you get a chance, drop us a review wherever you listen from and let others know what you think of the show and/or channel. Off course is now available in video form as well. Tune into the THPGolf YouTube Channel, jump into the latest episode’s video and watch the interaction between Dan and his guests each week rather than just listen. THPGolf · Off Course – Cleveland RTZ 2 Wedges with Casey Shultz Go to discussion... document.write("Loading Custom Ratings..."); The post Off Course – Cleveland RTZ 2 Wedges with Casey Shultz appeared first on The Hackers Paradise.

Golf has plenty of official rules, but somehow, golfers have invented an entirely separate rulebook of things you’re just supposed to know. In Episode 08 of Splitting Fairways, Hawk and Tox take on Golf’s Dumbest Unwritten Rules and try to figure out where legitimate etiquette ends and pointless golf judgment begins. Hats indoors. Untucked shirts. Denim. Changing your shoes in the parking lot. Too many headcovers. 14-way bags. And, of course, the undisputed heavyweight champion of unnecessary golf arguments: iron covers. If none of these things affect another golfer’s round, why does anyone care? Ryan (Hawk) and Jeremy (Lord Tox) debate which traditions still have a place in the game, and which ones golfers need to stop taking so seriously. Then they head to the course to tackle the unwritten rules that might actually matter. Should honors on the tee give way to ready golf? Is talking to someone else’s ball harmless encouragement or an unforgivable offense? Can you call a putt before it drops? And do you really need to gently place the flagstick on the green? Not every unwritten rule deserves to disappear. Repairing pitch marks, raking bunkers, keeping pace, respecting another player’s concentration, and taking care of the course all make golf better for everyone. Maybe that’s the real test, the best etiquette usually makes golf better for somebody other than you. If you could erase one unwritten rule from golf tomorrow, which one goes? Go to discussion... document.write("Loading Custom Ratings..."); The post Splitting Fairways Episode 8: Golf’s Unwritten Rules appeared first on The Hackers Paradise.

Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 306. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday we give you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, Austin Tudor from Callaway joins the show to discuss a few new clubs that have dropped recently. It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and AT dive into many topics including the fairway wood story is shifting for a lot of golfers and why 7 to 11 wood lofts make sense. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as AT from Callaway goes Off Course. Episode 306 is here and Dan and Austin Tudor discuss the following topics and a whole lot more. The fairway wood storyline is shifting for a lot of golfers The 7 to 11 loft range and why woods make sense Quantum Mini Spinner benefits for golfers Not just internal, a visual shift in material design Apex MB Tour raw design features Tour Tri-sole is playing a big role in playability And so much more You can listen to the show right here, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you do your listening and downloading from, including Spotify and more. Search for the Hackers Paradise and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. After listening, come back over here and drop us a note below on what you agree and/or disagree with from the episode you just heard. If you get a chance, drop us a review wherever you listen from and let others know what you think of the show and/or channel. Off course is now available in video form as well. Tune into the THPGolf YouTube Channel, jump into the latest episode’s video and watch the interaction between Dan and his guests each week rather than just listen. THPGolf · Off Course – Austin Tudor from Callaway Golf Go to discussion... document.write("Loading Custom Ratings..."); The post Off Course – Austin Tudor from Callaway Golf appeared first on The Hackers Paradise.

Golfers often say modern equipment is maxed out. New drivers aren’t really longer, annual releases are mostly marketing, and the gains are too small to matter.  Then many of those same golfers argue that equipment has become too powerful at the professional level. That contradiction drives the newest episode of Splitting Fairways.  Episode 7 asks whether golf equipment has actually peaked, or whether improvement has simply moved into areas that aren’t obvious on one perfect strike. Both Ryan and Jeremy agree that modern equipment is still improving. The disagreement is more about how golfers define “better.”  Maximum distance is only part of the picture. Modern drivers are increasingly designed to preserve ball speed, launch, spin and direction when impact moves away from center. Two drivers may perform similarly on a perfect strike and very differently across the golfer’s normal pattern.  The episode also looks at fitting. Today’s driver families offer multiple heads, adjustable hosels, movable weights and different center-of-gravity locations. For golfers using poorly fit equipment, gains of 10 yards or more are still very real.  Go to discussion... document.write("Loading Custom Ratings..."); The post Splitting Fairways Episode 7: Has Golf Equipment Peaked?  appeared first on The Hackers Paradise.

Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 305. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday we give you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, Tim Beno from Cobra joins the show to discuss what its like to look way forward in club design. It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and Tim dive into many topics including breaking down some of Tim’s favorite Cobra releases and navigating the shift to 3DP and what it potentially unlocks. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as Tim Beno from Cobra goes Off Course. Episode 305 is here and Dan and Tim Beno discuss the following topics and a whole lot more. Tim’s history at Cobra Golf What it’s like to look way forward in club design Breaking down some of Tim’s favorite Cobra releases Navigating the shift to 3DP and what it potentially unlocks The challenges of Cobra testing and the impact it can have And so much more You can listen to the show right here, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you do your listening and downloading from, including Spotify and more. Search for the Hackers Paradise and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. After listening, come back over here and drop us a note below on what you agree and/or disagree with from the episode you just heard. If you get a chance, drop us a review wherever you listen from and let others know what you think of the show and/or channel. Off course is now available in video form as well. Tune into the THPGolf YouTube Channel, jump into the latest episode’s video and watch the interaction between Dan and his guests each week rather than just listen. THPGolf · Off Course – Cobra Golf Research and Testing Go to discussion... document.write("Loading Custom Ratings..."); The post Off Course – Cobra Golf Research and Testing appeared first on The Hackers Paradise.