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   S2 · E21 · 28 May 2026 · 58 min

   Gear Smart Hot Line Q&A, plus is it worth practicing with less forgiving clubs?

   Ryan dives into Jacob Bridgeman's unique practice routine, discusses if it's worthwhile to practice with less forgiving clubs, and dives into listener questions from Instagram and the Gear Smart Hot Line. If you have a gear question for Ryan, leave him a message at 747-224-1868 ☎️

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   S2 · E20 · 21 May 2026 · 44 min

   Breaking Down Aaron Rai's Golf Bag + A Sneaky Conforming List Find

   Ryan breaks down the newest equipment of the week then dives into the PGA Championship and what winner Aaron Rai has in the bag. He's also breaking down the practice routine of tour pros and answers a listener question on how players are winning with older drivers without them becoming non-conforming.

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   S2 · E19 · 14 May 2026 · 57 min

   Talking PGA Gear News + Titleist GTS drivers with the people behind the designs

   It's a major week with MAJOR gear news. Titleist's new GTS line is officially available for fittings, so Ryan sat down with Sr. VP of Golf Club R&D Chuck Golden and Director of Metalwood Product Stephanie Luttrell to dive into everything you need to know behind the design process.

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   S2 · E18 · 7 May 2026 · 53 min

   New Titleist Mini & Talking LIV vs PGA TOUR

   Ryan discusses the new gear releases of the week, including the McLaren Series 3 irons and the Titleist Mini Driver, then dives into the LIV Golf vs. PGA TOUR debate and what LIV's financial status could mean for players in the future. Enter for a chance to win a trip for two to the American Century Championshio in Lake Tahoe this July by visiting fujikuragolf.com/acc! Use the code "GEARSMART" for an extra entry.

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   E39 · 30 Apr 2026 · 53 min

   McLaren Golf is here, what you can learn from Nelly's irons and new spring releases

   Ryan dives into McLaren Golf's new tour pro ambassadors, then breaks down Nelly Korda's dominant win at at the Chevron Championship–and what you can learn from her irons for your next fitting. He then talks about the newest spring releases in equipment and answers your questions from the Gear Smart Hotline. Make sure to follow the Gear Smart Instagram account for more equipment news from Ryan!

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   S1 · E37 · 16 Apr 2026 · 59 min

   RBC Chat and asking the question- are there too many golf clubs?

   We're back after an exciting week at the Masters! Ryan dives into the club changes this week at RBC Heritage, new releases and debates the question– are there just too many golf clubs on the market?

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   S1 · E36 · 8 Apr 2026 · 49 min

   Talking Masters with Club Junkie's Brian Knudson!

   It's MASTERS week and we're talking all things gear ahead of the action at Augusta National. Ryan is joined by Golf WRX's Club Junkie, Brian Knudson, to talk gear changes to watch for, dark horse picks and the one thing holding Bryson back.

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   S1 · E35 · 2 Apr 2026 · 44 min

   A deep dive into the BEST golf bags

   Ryan kicks off this week's episode breaking down Gary Woodland's incredible win at the Texas Children's Houston Open and why his equipment fits his game so well. Then he takes a deep dive into the best golf bags on the market, and why a "perfect" golf bag doesn't exist.

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   S1 · E36 · 26 Mar 2026 · 59 min

   Titleist's surprise GTS drop and talking TaylorMade Spider success with James Holley

   Ryan dives into a surprise Titleist announcement this past Sunday and what we know so far about their new GTS line of drivers and fairway woods. He also touches on Bryson DeChambeau's win with Bettinardi wedges, Fujikura's new blue profile and a recent Barath's Bargain Bin find. Then he's joined by TaylorMade's James Holley to talk about the success of their Spider putter, working with players like Tommy Fleetwood and more.

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    S1 · E33 · 19 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

    Cam Young's Secret Hybrid & talking with Cleveland Tour Engineering Manager Patrick Ripp

    Ryan dives into The PLAYERS Championship and the "off-menu" hybrid in Cam Young's bag that helped him win, and how it can help you too. Then he chats with Cleveland's Tour Engineering Manager Patrick Ripp about wedge design, working with players and the process of bringing products from concept to testing and retail.