Club Junkie

First up, Brian gives his full in-hand review of the brand-new L.A.B. Golf MEZZ.2i. With a refined, traditional diamond-fang profile, a fly-milled 303 stainless steel insert, and zero-torque Lie Angle Balance tech, could this be the “gateway” putter that finally converts diehard traditionalists? We break down how it rolls, distance control, feel off the face, and why this shape is turning heads.Then, tour seeding season is officially here! We break down the PING G450 metalwood family that was just spotted on the PGA Tour and landed on the USGA conforming list. From early adoption by tour pros to the all-new sole tech and the surprise G450 “MiniMax” mini driver, we speculate on what PING has up its sleeve for forgiveness, distance, and retail availability.Hit subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and head over to the forums at GolfWRX to join the discussion!

In this episode of Club Junkie, we’re diving into some serious craftsmanship and legendary setups. First up, an in-depth review of the Bettinardi Queen B line. From the caramel copper PVD finish and updated head shapes to the feel and roll characteristics of the newly refined face milling, we break down how these premium milled flatsticks perform where it counts—on the putting green.Then, we unpack the bag of "The Iceman" himself: Henrik Stenson. We take a deep dive into Stenson’s WITB, exploring his notoriously stubborn setup, the legendary fairway woods he refuses to abandon, his trusted iron build, and what club junkies can learn from a major winner who values trust over tech turnover. Grab your coffee or tee it up on your commute—this is pure gear talk from start to finish.

In this episode of Club Junkie, we’re giving a full breakdown of one of the most intriguing putters of the year: the brand-new Odyssey TRTL. I explore its performance, the brand-new Ai-STAR insert, the Dual Track alignment setup, and whether this unconventional shape actually helps drop more putts.Plus, it's time for an update on the Srixon ZXi7 irons. Now that they've been put through their paces on the course, we discuss how the i-Forged feel, pure player's profile, and V-Sole turf interaction translate into real-world scoring.Follow Club Junkie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubjunkiepod/X: https://x.com/ClubJunkiePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clubjunkiepodThreads: https://www.threads.com/@clubjunkiepod

Srixon’s newest driver release is here—and we’re taking a deep dive into the technology, performance, and tour feedback behind the all-new Srixon ZXi RKT drivers!In this episode of Club Junkie, Brian Knudson sits down with Patrick Ripp from Srixon to unpack everything gearheads need to know about the ZXi RKT driver family. From key ball-speed innovations and spin control to launch profiles and head design, Patrick gives us the behind-the-scenes engineering story and insight on how these heads perform on the PGA Tour.Follow Club Junkie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubjunkiepod/X: https://x.com/ClubJunkiePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clubjunkiepodThreads: https://www.threads.com/@clubjunkiepod

The Club Junkie Podcast is back with two pieces of golf gear worth checking out! Knudson dives into the Project X Titan Black driver shaft, breaking down its feel and performance, then takes a closer look at the Callaway Quantum Mini Driver to see how it performs and whether it deserves a spot in the bag.Two equipment deep dives, plenty of golf gear talk, and more reasons to tinker with your setup!Subscribe to Club Junkie for the latest golf club reviews, shaft testing, equipment news, and custom builds.Follow Club Junkie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubjunkiepod/X: https://x.com/ClubJunkiePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@club.junkie.golfThreads: https://www.threads.com/@clubjunkiepod