
Which clubs should you be playing? Why are wedge grinds important? What the hell is Smash Factor and why does it matter? There's a lot to unpack in each of these questions. And Ryan Barath, Skratch's resident Gear Czar, has the answer. Every other week, Barath will be answering a selection of the hundreds of real reader questions he gets each week on Instagram, talking to the leading innovators in... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 32 | Founded | a year ago |
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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... more
Ryan is fresh from a few days at TPC Sawgrass ahead of THE PLAYERS Championship talking about the gear changes tour pros made ahead of the tournament, visiting all the tour trucks, the surprising reason Justin Thomas put some old clubs in the bag and... more
On this week's episode, Ryan sits down with Callaway Golf's Jacob Davidson, VP of Global Tours, and Brian Williams, VP of R&D to chat about driver face technology, Chrome Tour golf balls, developing protypes, and how they're leaning into equipment th... more
Vokey Director of Wedge Development Kevin Tassistro joins this week's episode of Gear Smart to chat about their new SM11s, the process of designing wedges, how they're constantly improving their technology and more.
Ryan also talks about Jacob Bridg... more
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Listeners can expect engaging discussions centered around the specific details of golf equipment, from club selection to the nuances of gear performance. The focus is primarily on practical advice to enhance golfing skills through informed equipment choices, addressing key themes like club fitting, the importance of various gear, and innovations in the industry. Noteworthy episodes feature insights from industry leaders and gear experts, providing a depth of knowledge that caters to both casual golfers and enthusiasts eager to delve into the mechanics of their sport. This combination of knowledgeable guests and listener advice creates a community-focused atmosphere likely to enrich the golfing experience for all.
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Recent guests on Gear Smart include:
1. Jacob Davidson
2. Brian Williams
3. Kevin Tassistro
4. Andy Hennis
5. Rob Hogan
6. Vijay Singh
7. Marco Penj
8. Brian Knudson
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