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.
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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 Navee Birdie 3X electric golf cart and see what it’s like to hand the walking duties over to a battery powered caddie. From setup and features to how it performs out on the course, I break down whether the Birdie 3X can make walking 18 a little…
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, and whether it can actually compete with a traditional driver or 3 wood.Then we head inside the equipment world at the 2026 BMW Championship, where some seriously interesting prototype putters were spotted on Tour. I break down what the pros…
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?I also get into two new pieces of equipment I’ve been testing: the TaylorMade Hi-Toe 5 wedges and the Sanfirth Batch #1 putter. I’ll talk about how both performed, what I like, what I’m not sold on, and whether either one has a chance of…
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 looking for around the greens. I break down the performance, turf interaction, and who these wedges are best suited for after spending time testing them.Then I'm joined by Callaway Golf's Jacob Davidson to talk all about the new Quantum Mini…
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 edition collector's piece. We get into the design, feel, performance, and who these putters actually make sense for.I also talk about my annual guys golf trip that's right around the corner, what's making the bag, the last minute equipment…
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 hype. From looks and feel to performance on the course, find out who these irons are built for and whether they're worth a spot in your bag.Brian also breaks down Charlie Woods' What's In The Bag from the USGA Junior Amateur, taking a closer…
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 latest updates to his gamer bag, what's staying, what's getting replaced, and why he's making the switch to stiff flex driver shafts. If you love golf equipment, club fitting, putters, shafts, and What's In The Bag updates, this episode is for…
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 wood shaft to the test. Designed to deliver premium performance at a friendlier price, Brian breaks down how it feels, how it performs on the course, and who should give it a serious look.Then it's time to roll some putts with one of the most…
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 how it performs on the course, who it fits best, and whether the latest zero torque design lives up to the hype.Then it's over to the PGA Tour for a look at the latest equipment spotted at the 2026 John Deere Classic. Rickie Fowler has…
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 torque putter and the HOG CSX Milled putter. How do they perform on the course? Which one delivers the best feel, forgiveness, and confidence on the greens? Brian breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of both and explains which golfers each…
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 drivers. We analyze the launch monitor data, spin profiles, and forgiveness levels of both heads to help you decide between the low-spin workability of the X model and the high-MOI stability of the Max K.Next, we take you inside the ropes at the…
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 to the performance, feel, and roll on the greens. Are these Spiders just a cosmetic upgrade, or is there more to the story?Then, Brian is joined by Luke Williams from Odyssey Golf to discuss the highly anticipated Damascus Milled putters.…