2nd Swing Thoughts

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 Intro
0:40 Recapping the week on tour
12:53 New Putters (TaylorMade Spider Torched & LAB VZN.1i)
15:40 Winning WITBs - JT Poston & Nelly Korda
26:09 Interview w/ Blaine Seitz - PGA Coaching Center, Club Fitting Trends, etc
52:30 LIVE Club Fitting Q&A w/ Harrison Arnold

The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel. 

The 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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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.

The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel. 

The 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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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.

The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel. 

The 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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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

The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel. 

The 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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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.

The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast is now LIVE every Monday at 9am on the 2nd Swing Golf YouTube channel. 

The 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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