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Hosted by GOLF’s Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath alongside True Spec’s Kris McCormack and Golf Laboratories’ Gene Parente, Fully Equipped aims to share gear knowledge from two unique expert perspectives. It is your go to podcast for first hand gear news from the tour, detailed information on all equipment releases, and in depth interviews featuring PGA and LPGA players, Gearhead Celebrities, and the key influencers in the industry.

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236 episodes

Callaway Golf's interesting week, embracing blended iron sets and the future of TaylorMade putters

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories to break down the rumors that Callaway has been put up for sale, the growing popularity of blended iron sets and the future of TaylorMade putters.

56m
Mar 28
What you can learn from tour gear trends, and the rise of player's distance irons | Interview Miura's Bill Holowaty

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories to talk what amateur golfers can learn from the latest gear trends on tour and the rise of player's distance irons. The episode then concludes with an exclusive, in-studio, interview featuring Miura Golf's COO Bill Holowaty discussing the release of their new 602 irons. -- Watch/Subscribe to full episodes on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FullyEquippedGolf

1h 27m
Mar 21
The secret to Scottie Scheffler's putting resurgence, Titleist's intriguing TSR 2-wood | Interview: PXG's Eric Cole and Laura Baugh

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to talk the key to Scottie Scheffler's putting resurgence, Titleist's new TSR 2-wood and gear updates from The Players Championship. We then dive into another edition of the Hotline before the episode concludes with an exclusive interview featuring PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Eric Cole and his mother Laura Baugh.

1h 26m
Mar 13
Is the tour equipment landscape on the verge of massive change? And will a mallet save Scottie Scheffler?

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to give a live report from Bay Hill, talk a massive change potentially coming for equipment manufacturers' on tour and take a closer look at Scottie Scheffler's rumored switch to a mallet putter.

1h 5m
Mar 07
What '24 drivers impressed us the most? WE dive deep into the robot testing insights

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to breakdown all of our robot testing data and reveal which drivers impressed us the most. -- The Inside GOLF team is NOW putting on a bucket-list Golf experience. It’s a 3 day / 2 night event at Pinehurst, just 2 weeks before they play the US Open there next year. For more info visit: https://golf.com/insidegolf-2024-pinehurst-experience-tickets/

1h 31m
Feb 29
Hideki's fascinating gear setup, Kirkland's next club drop, Scottie's putter dilemma | Interview: Vokey's Aaron Dill

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to talk Hideki Matsuyama's winning bag set up at Riviera, Kirkland's newest golf release and Scottie Scheffler's putter dilemma. The guys then hit the Fully Equipped Hotline to answer a couple of listener submitted questions before the episode concludes with an exclusive interview featuring Vokey's Aaron Dill.

1h 29m
Feb 22
Our take on Tiger's new apparel, what it's like to hold the Elder Wand and gear changes from Riviera

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to break down what gear changes are in the works at The Genesis Invitational, what it's like getting an upclose look at Tiger's Scotty Cameron gamer and the potential impact of Sun Day Red. -- Together with Tour Validated, Fully Equipped is now the home for all GOLF’s gear insights and new releases.   🎯 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FullyEquippedGolf   🛒 Shop Fairway Jockey: https://bit.ly/3StB45F Instagram ► https://instagram.com/fullyequippedgolf Twitter ► https://https://twitter.com/Fully_Equipped https://https//twitter.com/Fully_Equipped  

59m
Feb 14
TaylorMade - Costco legal battle, Scottie Scheffler putter testing and the Hotline returns | Interviews: Cobra's Rickie Fowler, Gary Woodland and Justin Suh

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to discuss the ongoing legal battle between TaylorMade and Costco, learnings from Scottie Scheffler's putter testing and gear updates from the WM Phoenix Open. Our Hotline segment then makes a return before the episode concludes with three exclusive interviews featuring Cobra's Rickie Fowler, Gary Woodland and Justin Suh.

1h 20m
Feb 07
Why Lexi Thompson's Maxfli deal is so fascinating, gear changes at Pebble and PGA Show reax

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories to talk their live reactions to the gear changes at Pebble, why Lexi Thompson's Maxfli deal is so fascinating and what went down at this past week's PGA Show.

1h 15m
Jan 31
In depth Scotty Cameron interview with never before heard Tiger Woods stories

Fully Equipped's Jonathan Wall is joined by one of the most revered master craftsmen in the game today, Scotty Cameron, to discuss everything from his new line of Phantom mallet putters to never before heard stories from his time working with Tiger Woods. This exclusive 90-plus minute interview is one you truly do not want to miss!

1h 33m
Jan 25
Why 2024 is "The Year of the Driver" and we robot-tested Costco's newest gear release | Interview: Cobra's Tom Olsavsky

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to break down why 2024 is "The Year of the Driver," how Costco's driver faired in our robot-testing and the biggest gear updates on Tour. The episode then concludes with an exclusive interview featuring Cobra's Vice President of R&D Tom Olsavsky talking their new Darkspeed driver.

1h 38m
Jan 18
Tiger’s next landing spot, what makes Ping G430 Max 10k and TaylorMade Qi10 Max so special | Interview: TaylorMade’s Tomo Bystedt

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories to take a deep dive into the 10k driver releases from TaylorMade and Ping, the next clothing company to partner with Tiger Woods and Collin Morikawa's shocking gear switch. The episode then concludes with an exclusive interview featuring TaylorMade's Tomo Bystedt.

1h 33m
Jan 11
The biggest gear surprises from Hawaii, Callaway’s Ai Smoke debuts and robot testing results for Costco’s irons

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to break down Callaway's new Ai Smoke line, the biggest gear surprises from Hawaii and what our robot testing taught us about Costco's Kirkland irons.

50m
Jan 04
Hotline Edition! We answer your burning Questions: Tiger-Nike, rollback, fitting, shaft chatter and more

On special Hotline only edition of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to answer your burning questions on everything from the ball rollback to Tiger's relationship with Nike. If you want your shot at being featured on the Fully Equipped Hotline leave us a voicemail at (602) 935-4974 and stay tuned to future episodes!

1h 23m
Dec 14, 2023
Emergency Pod: The biggest surprise from the USGA’s ball rollback announcement

On an emergency edition of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to break down the USGA and R&A's announcement of plans for a ball rollback.

55m
Dec 06, 2023
Sounding off on a golf ball rollback for all. What does it mean for everyday golfers?

On a special Monday edition of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories to discuss the impending announcement of a universal golf ball rollback.

55m
Dec 04, 2023
Decoding Tiger’s shoe and driver changes, an impending golf ball rollback and how to find the driver’s sweet spot

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath fire off some hot takes regarding if Tiger Woods is mad at Nike over Jordan's foray into golf, indicators of an impending golf ball rollback and what pro motivated TaylorMade to add the Qi10 to the USGA conforming list.

55m
Nov 29, 2023
Will Tiger Woods play the new TaylorMade driver? Plus rants, ramblings and robots!

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories for a special Thanksgiving episode. The guys debate if Tiger (or Charlie) Woods will be using the new TaylorMade driver at their upcoming events and dive into other speculation on what players have been locked into equipment deals for this season.

49m
Nov 22, 2023
Reacting to the surprise driver releases on Tour | Interview: Sam Burns on why he FINALLY switched putters

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories get together in San Diego to discuss the surprise reveal of new drivers on the PGA Tour. The episode then concludes with an exclusive interview featuring Tour winner Sam Burns revealing why he finally switched putters.

54m
Nov 17, 2023
The Hype behind Kirkland’s new driver, Tiger Woods’ ”secret gamer,” and when to cut bait with a club fitter

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to talk the hype behind Kirkland's new driver, TaylorMade's Spider Tour X Proto and Tiger Woods' "Secret Gamer" being put up for sale. The episode then concludes with another edition of the Fully Equipped Hotline, this time featuring a question addressing the signs that you need to find a new club fitter.

1h 6m
Nov 09, 2023
RB’s advice for building your own clubs | Xander Schauffele joins the pod to discuss Odyssey’s AI-One putter

On this week's edition of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to talk the launch of Odyssey's new AI-One putter line, RB's advice for building your own clubs and what old school ClubTest gems we have uncovered from the Golf Magazine archives. The episode then concludes with an exclusive interview featuring 7-time Tour Winner Xander Schauffele.

1h 6m
Nov 02, 2023
What OEM needs a big 2024? | Collin Morikawa’s under the radar gear moves that led to victory at the Zozo Championship

On this week's edition of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Golf Laboratories' Gene Parente to talk Collin Morikawa's gear changes ahead of his victory, consistency with iron testing and what OEM needs a big year for their new products in 2024. -- This week's episode of Fully Equipped is brought to you by our official sponsor Golf Pride. Go to golfpride.com and use promo code "fullyequipped" to get free shipping on your next order! Available for all US orders, with no minimum purchase required.

1h 6m
Oct 26, 2023
Clubs that have us excited for ’24, Nike’s Tiger dilemma and TaylorMade’s biggest collab yet

On this week's edition of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Kris McCormack of True Spec Golf and Golf Laboratories' Gene Parente to break down RB's week in Vegas, what we know about Callaway's new wedges and TaylorMade unveiling their biggest collaboration yet. The episode then concludes with our Fully Equipped Hotline segment, including a question on why Nike has not gone out of their way to accommodate Tiger Woods' golf shoe needs. -- This week's episode of Fully Equipped is brought to you by our official sponsor Golf Pride. Go to golfpride.com https://golfpride.com and use promo code "fullyequipped" to get free shipping on your next order! Available for all US orders, with no minimum purchase required.

1h 1m
Oct 19, 2023
Gene recaps his R&A trip, new gear finds in Vegas and the crew gets called out for driver distance

On this week's edition of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall is joined by Kris McCormack of True Spec Golf and Golf Laboratories' Gene Parente to talk what gear changes are being made in Vegas, Gene's recent trip to the R&A and what Luke List's winning bag tells us about his deal with PXG. The episode then concludes with the return of the Fully Equipped Hotline where the guys get a reality check from a loyal listener. -- This week's episode of Fully Equipped is brought to you by our official sponsor Golf Pride. Go to golfpride.com https://golfpride.com and use promo code "fullyequipped" to get free shipping on your next order! Available for all US orders, with no minimum purchase required.

54m
Oct 12, 2023
Ryder Cup gear changes that caught our eye | Interview: Sal Syed, Arccos co-founder and CEO

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath take a look back at the gear changes that caught their eye during this year's Ryder Cup. They then are joined by Arccos co-founder and CEO, Sal Syed, who reveals the company's origin story and how the data they are gathering is changing the game of golf. -- This week's episode of Fully Equipped is brought to you by our official sponsor Golf Pride. Go to golfpride.com and use promo code "fullyequipped" to get free shipping on your next order! Available for all US orders, with no minimum purchase required.

1h 15m
Oct 05, 2023
The ’Short Game Chef’ Parker McLachlin on transitioning from Tour pro to red-hot instructor, wedge tips for amateurs and more

On this special edition of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall is joined in-studio by PGA Tour winner and instructor Parker McLachlin for an exclusive interview. The 'Short Game Chef' talks working with other PGA Tour pros while continuing to compete in events, developing Flight Lines on Vokey wedges and his best short game advice for amateur golfers. -- This week's episode of Fully Equipped is brought to you by our official sponsor Golf Pride. Go to golfpride.com and use promo code "fullyequipped" to get free shipping on your next order! Available for all US orders, with no minimum purchase required.

1h 6m
Sep 27, 2023
Decoding Jon Rahm’s mystery putter and a behind the scenes look at TaylorMade’s new Spider Tour line

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Golf Laboratories' Gene Parente to try and decode Jon Rahm's new mystery putter and break down other potential gear changes being made ahead of the Ryder Cup. Jonathan is then joined by TaylorMade's Patrick Baxter to offer an inside look at the creation of their new Spider Tour putters. The episode then concludes with the Fully Equipped Hotline, featuring a question on what items you do not want to forget on a golf vacation.  -- This week's episode of Fully Equipped is brought to you by our official sponsor Golf Pride. Go to golfpride.com and use promo code "fullyequipped" to get free shipping on your next order! Available for all US orders, with no minimum purchase required.

1h 18m
Sep 21, 2023
Tiger’s important gear lesson, insights on club deals from a Tour pro, testing TaylorMade’s MG4 wedge and the impending death of blades

On this week's edition of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Kris McCormack of True Spec Golf and Golf Laboratories' Gene Parente to reflect on Tiger's important gear lesson, a Tour pro's thoughts on current club deals and the results of our TaylorMade MG4 wedge testing. The episode then concludes with us checking in on the Fully Equipped Hotline, including a question regarding the impending death of blades. -- This week's episode of Fully Equipped is brought to you by our official sponsor Golf Pride. Go to golfpride.com and use promo code "fullyequipped" to get free shipping on your next order! Available for all US orders, with no minimum purchase required.

1h 7m
Sep 14, 2023
Rory battles Gene’s robot, our Mount Rushmore of gear luminaries, bringing Tour product to retail... and Elder Wands

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Kris McCormack of True Spec Golf and Golf Laboratories' Gene Parente to debate the biggest influencers in golf equipment history, if more Tour only offerings should be made available at retail and a Hotline question involving Harry Potter wands. The episode then concludes with an exclusive interview featuring Bettinardi Golf President, Sam Bettinardi. -- This week's episode of Fully Equipped is brought to you by our official sponsor Golf Pride. Go to golfpride.com and use promo code "fullyequipped" to get free shipping on your next order! Available for all US orders, with no minimum purchase required.

1h 13m
Sep 07, 2023
What’s it like working on Viktor Hovland’s Ping gear? An insider details the process. | The Fully Equipped Hotline debuts with some FIRE takes

On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Kris McCormack of True Spec Golf to discuss Viktor Hovland's winning bag at East Lake and Adam Scott becoming the long putter whisperer.  Ping Tour Rep Kenton Oates then joins the show for an exclusive interview breaking down his work with the 2023 Tour Championship winner.  The episode then concludes with the debut of our Fully Equipped Hotline segment, which you don't want to miss.  -- This week's episode of Fully Equipped is brought to you by our official sponsor Golf Pride. Go to golfpride.com and use promo code "fullyequipped" to get free shipping on your next order! Available for all US orders, with no minimum purchase required.

1h 31m
Aug 29, 2023