2nd Swing Thoughts

Viktor Hovland's Win, KPMG Recap + Kate Smith-Stroh

This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features an interview with Kate Smith-Stroh, who was in the field for her first major championship at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. She shares her thoughts on playing a major in her home state and her preparation for the tournament. Plus, this episode also features a recap of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and the Travelers Championship, with some callouts of the specific golf clubs used by the winners. 
- Intro- The Turn - Women's PGA and Travelers- Winning WITBs from Women's PGA and Travelers- Kate Smith-Stroh on Playing Her First Major- Harrison Arnold live club fitting Q&A
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U.S. Open Reaction + Club Fitting Deep Dive

This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features a golf club fitting Q&A with master fitter Harrison Arnold. He answers a series of golf club fitting questions submitted by viewers and listeners of 2nd Swing Thoughts. Plus, this episode also features a recap of the US Open, unique clubs in play, and the major win by Wyndham Clark.
- Intro- The Turn - US Open Recap- Wyndham Clark WITB- Golf Club Fitting Q&A w/ Harrison Arnold- Golf Ball Giveaway
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When to Upgrade Your Driver?

This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features a golf driver discussion with master fitter Tyler Fitzel. He shares his thoughts on the improvements in driver technology and when it might be time for you to upgrade your golf driver. Plus, this episode also features a recap of the week on tour, unique clubs in play, and the win by Bud Cauley at the Canadian Open.
- Intro- The Turn - Golf Headlines- Bud Cauley WITB- Tyler Fitzel in Golf Driver Technology and best Used Drivers- US Open Preview
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Club Fitting Trends in 2026 + Nelly Korda & J.T. Poston's Wins

This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features a club fitting discussion with PGA Master Professional and 2nd Swing master club fitter Blaine Seitz on his fitting operation at PGA Coaching Center and what he's seen in the club fitting bay this year. Plus, this episode also features a recap of the week on tour, unique clubs in play, and the wins by JT Poston and Nelly Korda.
0:00 Intro0:40 Recapping the week on tour12:53 New Putters (TaylorMade Spider Torched & LAB VZN.1i)15:40 Winning WITBs - JT Poston & Nelly Korda26:09 Interview w/ Blaine Seitz - PGA Coaching Center, Club Fitting Trends, etc52:30 LIVE Club Fitting Q&A w/ Harrison Arnold
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Titleist GTS and Aaron Rai's PGA Championship Win

This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features conversation with Tom Fisher, Titleist Product Director, on the new Titleist GTS drivers and fairway woods from Titleist Performance Institute. During the discussion, Tom reveals all the major changes made to the Titleist GTS family. This episode also features a recap of the week on tour, unique clubs in play, and the major win by Aaron Rai at the PGA Championship.
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Best USED Golf Clubs at 2nd Swing

This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features conversation with master club fitter and general manager Jake Montgomery about his take on the best used golf clubs available at 2nd Swing. Jake will give his take on the best used golf clubs in various categories, including drivers, fairway woods, irons, and more. This episode also features a recap of the week on tour, unique clubs in play, and the wins by Kristoffer Reitan, Jeeno Thitikul, and more.
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Club Fitting Q&A with Larry Bobka + The Algorithm of Winning

This episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast brings you expert insights from the tour van at Hazeltine. Join Drew Mahowald and Harrison Arnold as they welcome fitting legend Larry Bobka for a deep-dive Fitting Q&A session.
The guys recap a dominant performance by Cameron Young at the Cadillac Championship and a historic, "Tiger-esque" run by Nelly Korda. From the impact of a simple golf ball switch to the rare "Tour-only" equipment adjustments made by players like Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose, this episode is packed with technical analysis for the dedicated golfer.
🎙️ Episode Highlights:The "Larry Legend" Q&A: Larry Bobka discusses the success of the PING i540 irons and why even the longest hitters on Tour are leaning into more loft and shorter driver shafts.
Cameron Young’s Breakthrough: A look at the Titleist GT3 specs and the Pro V1x prototype that helped Young finally conquer Doral.
Nelly Korda’s Dominance: Breaking down the stats of her incredible winning streak and her specific TaylorMade/Ping combo set.
Fitting for the "Mid-Game": Larry and the team explain why combo sets and specific wedge shaft weights (heavier and softer) are essential for consistent scoring.
00:00:19 – Introduction
00:00:31 – Welcome from the Tour Van at Hazeltine
00:01:10 – Recapping the Cadillac Championship: Cameron Young’s Dominance at Doral
00:02:45 – The Science of the Switch: How a Ball Change Transformed Cam Young's Game
00:04:36 – LPGA Update: Nelly Korda’s Historic Statistical Run
00:06:55 – Equipment Headlines: Justin Rose & McLaren Golf, Jordan Spieth’s Driver Testing
00:09:53 – Tactical Gear: Tommy Fleetwood’s Unique Setup
00:11:54 – Winner’s Circle Specs: Diving into Cam Young’s WITB
00:17:45 – Nelly Korda’s WITB: Blended Irons and High-Loft Woods
00:19:09 – Larry Bobka Q&A: Surprising Success of the Ping i540
00:21:23 – Why PGA Pros Use Shorter/Heavier Driver Shafts
00:24:33 – Graphite vs. Steel in Wedges: Finding the Right Weight and Feel
00:30:24 – When to Switch to Graphite Iron Shafts
00:35:10 – Fitting Advice: The Danger of Full-Set Experiments
00:37:56 – What’s in Larry’s Bag? High-Loft Woods and Custom Forged Blades
00:41:59 – Don’t Fear the Loft: Why Low-Loft Ego is Killing Your Distance
00:47:38 – Live Q&A:
00:53:22 – Final Thoughts
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New Bettinardi BB Series + Matt Fitzpatrick's Big Win

We dive deep into Matt Fitzpatrick’s incredible playoff victory at the RBC Heritage, analyzing the "shot of the tournament" and the unique gear setup that powered his win.
Plus, we sit down for an exclusive interview with Sam Bettinardi, President of Bettinardi Golf. Sam takes us through the rich heritage of the family brand and introduces the cutting-edge technology behind the 2026 BB Series putters, including the game-changing Variable Depth Face (VDF) milling.
Whether you're interested in Tour drama, equipment deep-dives, or the latest in putter technology, this episode has it all.
[00:00] – Introduction: Recapping a busy weekend in golf.
[01:12] – RBC Heritage Recap: Matt Fitzpatrick’s playoff win over Scotty Scheffler.
[03:40] – Fitzpatrick’s Equipment Tweak: Why switching back to his custom Bettinardi BB1 changed everything.
[05:46] – LIV Golf Update: Jon Rahm’s dominant win in Mexico and the latest league buzz.
[10:48] – LPGA Spotlight: Hannah Green’s historic comeback victory.
[12:15] – New Gear Alerts: Breaking down the Callaway Quantum Mini Driver and Odyssey Square-to-Square models.
[15:13] – Giveaway Announcement: Congratulating our Callaway Staff Bag winner.
[16:22] – What's In The Bag: A detailed look at Matt Fitzpatrick’s Winning WITB.
[24:55] – Exclusive Interview: Sam Bettinardi: The history of milled putters and the evolution of Bettinardi Golf.
[29:50] – The 2026 BB Series: Exploring VDF milling and how it improves distance control on off-center hits.
[32:20] – The Art of Arm Lock: How Bettinardi worked with Matt Kuchar to pioneer a new putting style.
[34:30] – Coming Soon: Previewing upcoming reviews for Fujikura Ventus TR and the 2nd Swing Virtual Tour Van fitting service.
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Kevin Kraft's Top Golf Clubs of 2026 + Augusta Recap

This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts discusses the best clubs of 2026 with master fitter Kevin Kraft. In the aftermath of 2nd Swing Fitters Choice, Kevin joins to give his take on the best golf clubs of 2026. Plus, the team recaps Augusta and highlights some unique equipment that was in play for the season's first major. 
What do you think are the best clubs of 2026?
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Fitters Choice BEST IRONS of 2026 + Gary Woodland's Big Win

In this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast, Drew and master fitter Harrison Arnold break down a massive weekend in golf! We dive deep into Gary Woodland’s incredible comeback win at the Houston Open and dissect th equipment specs required to handle his tour-leading 130 mph swing speed.
Plus, the wait is over: we are officially revealing the 2026 Fitters’ Choice Award winners for the Iron categories! From Game Improvement to Pure Blades, find out which models our award-winning fitters are seeing the best results with in the bays this year.
00:00 – Welcome
01:43 – Houston Open: Gary Woodland's Return to the Winner's Circle
03:15 – Driving Distance Analysis: The Trend of Speed on Tour
04:55 – GIVEAWAY: Signed Gary Woodland Cobra/Puma Hats
08:17 – Fitters' Choice Recap: Fairway Wood, Hybrids & Utility Irons
09:42 – ANNOUNCEMENT: Massive Circle T Putter Collection Trade-In Reveal
10:19 – Gary Woodland’s Driver Build (7.8 Degrees!)
14:16 – Iron Shaft Shifts: KBS Tour 130x vs. Dynamic Gold
16:01 – Putter Prototype: The Scotty Cameron "Go Low" Mid-Mallet
18:00 – Tour Equipment Trends: Adam Scott & Denny McCarthy
19:45 – Why Pros are Bagging 7-Woods and 9-Woods
21:26 – Fitters Choice Irons of the Year
27:57 – The "Retrospec" Advantage: PING’s Custom Loft Strategy
29:57 – Turf Interaction: Why V-Sole is Changing Fittings
33:46 – LIVE Q&A
44:33 – Wrap
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