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Kevin Kraft's Top Clubs of 2025 + Coach Corner with U of M's Justin Smith

In this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, we have a pair of featured guests. First up, it's 2nd Swing Master Fitter Kevin Kraft who shares his top new clubs for each category in 2025, plus he reflects on his list from 2024. Then in a new mini-series, University of Minnesota Men's Golf Coach Justin Smith speaks about the ways collegiate golf has changed from a technology standpoint from his days playing for Minnesota in the early 2000s to what his current players have at their disposal.Plus Sean and Drew break down an exciting finish from the Mexico Open and discuss the newest putters from Scotty Cameron.
 
00:00 Introduction01:50 The Turn09:07 Kevin Kraft Introduction11:05 Kevin Reflects on his Top 5 Clubs of 202421:05 Top Driver of 202524:50 Top Fairway Wood of 202527:00 Top Hybrid of 202528:25 Top Irons of 202535:30 Top Wedges of 202537:15 Top Putters of 202543:05 Coach's Corner with Justin SmithThe 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf.
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How a 2x PGA Tour Winner Chooses His Clubs | 2nd Swing Thoughts E.77

Erik van Rooyen is a Two-Time PGA Tour Winner, with his last win coming at the 2023 World Wide Technology Championship. His other PGA Tour victory came at the 2021 Barracuda Championship. The South Africa native has also racked up 3 other wins internationally in his professional career, capturing both the Eye of Africa PGA Championship and Hainan Open in 2017 and winning the Scandinavian Invitation in 2019. Before playing professionally, van Rooyen was a standout golfer at the University of Minnesota.
 
00:00 Introduction
01:56 The Turn
03:30 Ludvig Aberg WITB
05:56 Equipment Changes at Genesis Invitational
14:37 Erik van Rooyen
Two-Time PGA Tour Winner Erik van Rooyen joins the 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast for a deep dive into his equipment decisions. Van Rooyen goes into detail into how he chooses which clubs to play for specific tournaments, his process of deciding whether or not to make an equipment change when new clubs are released, and shares some advice for amateur golfers when it comes to making their own equipment decisions.
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New Mizuno Irons & Putters + U S Kids Golf | 2nd Swing Thoughts E.76

This episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast features a pair of interviews from the PGA Show Demo Day. We speak with Mizuno's Chris Voshall on the newest Mizuno Golf Clubs plus we interview U.S. Kids Golf's Josh Kinchen about how their company is helping grow the game with junior golfers. Drew also dives into the latest news in the world of golf, including looking at some unique clubs in play at the WM Phoenix Open.
00:00 Introduction01:19 The Turn01:42 Thomas Detry WITB04:20 Unique Clubs in Play at WM Phoenix Open05:41 Kate Smith-Stroh makes LPGA Debut06:58 Mizuno JPX 925 Forged & Pro S-3 Irons15:47 Mizuno M-Craft X Putters22:34 U.S. Kids Golf33:16 2nd Swing Finds
Mizuno has added two new irons to its lineup with the introduction of the Mizuno JPX 925 Forged and Mizuno Pro S-3 Irons. Mizuno Product Manager Chris Voshall shares what went into the design of each of these models and what types of golfers are best suited to play them. Mizuno also added a new putter series with the Mizuno M-Craft X lineup. Chris goes into detail on how these putters are designed, and why the versatility of these putters will be a game-changer. 
US Kids Golf is a leading organization dedicated to growing the game of golf among younger golfers. US Kids Golf is known for an innovative approach to junior golf, primarily through their specially designed equipment. U.S. Kids Golf Senior Director of Product Development Josh Kinchen joins the show to talk about the ways U.S. Kids Golf is growing the sport. 
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L.A.B. Golf's Evolution | 2nd Swing Thoughts Ep. 75

L.A.B. Golf expands its innovative putter lineup with the new OZ.1 and OZ.1i mallets. These mallet putters showcase a more traditional semi-circular shape with a refined design, inspired by feedback from tour professionals like Adam Scott. The key difference lies in the face: the OZ.1 features a one-piece aluminum construction for a softer feel, while the OZ.1i incorporates a stainless steel insert for a firmer feel and enhanced ball speed. Both models prioritize stability and forgiveness with a high-MOI design and utilize L.A.B. Golf's renowned Lie Angle Balance technology for a truer roll.
00:00 Introduction02:03 The Turn03:47 Rory McIlroy WITB08:14 New Titleist & Mizuno Clubs09:24 Drew & Sean's Most Intriguing New Clubs12:36 L.A.B. Golf w/ Ryan Deiro29:56 Final Thoughts
In this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, we speak with L.A.B. Golf Chief Growth Officer Ryan Deiro about the evolution of L.A.B. Golf. He takes us through each model, from the Directed Force 2.1 all the way through the brand new OZ.1. Drew & Sean also reflect on the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, look ahead to the WM Phoenix Open and share their most intriguing new clubs. 
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Titleist Pro V1 + New Vokey & Scotty Cameron's

Titleist has introduced a pair of new additions to its Vokey SM10 lineup with the Low Bounce K-Grind and Oil Can Finish wedges, plus they added the Phantom 5.2 and Phantom 7.2 to the Scotty Cameron Phantom line along with unveiling the all-new 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls. 
00:00 Introduction01:36 Harris English WITB05:47 2025 Titleist Pro V1 & Pro V1x 15:59 Scotty Cameron Phantom 5.2 & 7.222:59 New Vokey Wedges
In this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, we head down to Orlando for the 2025 PGA Show to get the inside information on the 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x Golf Balls with Titleist's Scott Cooper. We also speak with Scotty Cameron Senior Director of Putter R&D Austie Rollinson about the Phantom 5.2 and 7.2 Mallet putters plus we hear from Vokey Wedges' Aaron Dill about their new additions to the SM10 lineup, the Low Bounce K-Grind and Oil Can Finish wedges.
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PGA Show Demo Day | 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast

In this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, Sean and Drew are at the PGA Show Demo Day in Orlando. In this episode, Sean and Drew share their thoughts on some of the most intriguing clubs and presentations they saw at the PGA Show, plus they interview Cleveland's Jeff Brunski about the all-new Clevland RTZ wedges and Mizuno's Chris Voshall on the brand new Pro T-1 and T-3 Wedges.
00:00 Introduction0:50 PGA Show Demo Day Impressions04:56 Cleveland RTZ Wedges13:23 Mizuno Pro T-1 & T-3 Wedges
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TaylorMade, Mizuno & Callaway Impressions & Fitting Insights

TaylorMade, Mizuno and Callaway have all released some new clubs in 2025. In this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast we speak with 2nd Swing Master Fitter Tyler Fitzel, who shares his fitting insights into each of the new releases.
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New PING & Titleist Clubs | 2nd Swing Thoughts Ep. 72

PING and Titleist each released new clubs this week. PING unveiled their all-new PING G440 lineup, while Titleist introduced new members to the GT family, including the GT Hybrids, and GT1 Drivers, Fairway Woods and Hybrids. 
In this 2nd Swing Thoughts episode, we head to PING Proving Grounds to speak with PING Design Engineering Manger Travis Milleman about the design and technology within the PING G440 lineup. Then we visit the Titleist Performance Institute and discuss the technology and performance of the all-new Titleist GT1 and GT Hybrids with Titleist Director of Product Development Tom Fisher.
00:00 Introduction03:03 PING G44027:42 Titleist GT1 & Hybrids
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Zero Torque Putters | 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast Ep. 69

In this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast Master Fitter Tyler Fitzel joins the show to talk about one of the biggest trends in all of golf, zero torque putters. With the emergence of L.A.B. Golf and the popularity of its Lie Angle Balanced putters, more companies are diving into the "zero torque" putter market. Tyler shares his expertise into why these putters work, which types of golfers they will work for and more
00:00 Introduction01:37 Scottie Scheffler wins Hero World Challenge06:05 Justin Thomas Makes Equipment Change08:50 Previewing the Grant Thornton Invitational12:29 Zero Torque Putters with Tyler Fitzel29:40 2nd Swing Finds
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Inside College Golf w/ U of M Star Bella McCauley | 2nd Swing Thoughts Ep. 68

On this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast, University of Minnesota standout golfer Bella McCauley joins the show to reflect on her sensational fall golf season, getting to play with her younger sister once again and looking ahead to her spring season as she looks to build off of last year's NCAA Championship appearance.
00:00 Introduction01:30 Hero World Challenge Preview02:28 L.A.B. Oz.1 Putter Released04:18 U of M Golfer Bella McCauley24:34 2nd Swing Finds
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