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Golf Equipment: Does New Gear Fix Your Game? Fittings, Drivers, Irons & Ball Choices (Episode 22)
In Episode 22 of the FairwayFit Fit Golf Podcast, Greg, Stevie P (Tips From The Pro), and Brad kick off with a mishap in the home simulator that shatters a framed golf picture, then dive into a detailed discussion on whether golf equipment truly helps players improve or simply acts as a Band-Aid. They debate how to spend $1,500–$3,000 building a bag for a 15-handicapper, highlighting direct-to-consumer brands like Sub70 and the value of buying used. The group breaks down how driver technology has evolved (SLDR to Twist Face to modern composite heads), when clubs become “too old,” how fitting applies at different skill levels, which numbers matter, and what to ask a fitter. They also cover iron forgiveness vs consistency, wedges and the overrated 60°, the importance of playing a consistent golf ball “window,” and finish with rapid-fire equipment takes and dream-bag picks. Sponsor: FairwayFit Golf — shop apparel at https://www.fairwayfitgolf.com.
00:00 Podcast Welcome
00:41 Sim Mishap Story
02:38 Episode Topic Gear Talk
04:16 Build a $1500 Bag
05:15 Direct to Consumer Brands
10:06 How Old Is Too Old
12:19 Driver Tech Evolution
21:13 Used Clubs and Value
21:56 When to Get Fitted
24:28 Fitting Prep and Metrics
31:42 Distance vs Fairways
35:19 Adjustable Driver Settings
38:08 Are Irons Too Hard
46:56 Keep Clubs Longer
48:00 Gregs Iron Upgrade Debate
49:25 Wedges And Bag Gaps
52:22 Golf Ball Fitting Matters
56:34 Budget Balls And Windows
01:01:30 Build A Dream Bag
01:01:54 Drivers Woods Hybrids Picks
01:09:19 Dream Irons And Eye Test
01:14:30 Wedges Putters Rapid Fire
01:20:29 Overrated Underrated Clubs
01:24:17 Final Takeaways And Wrap
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