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The Club Junkie Podcast is back with an in depth review of the new 2026 UST Mamiya Lin-Q PowerCore golf shafts. In this episode we break down the full Lin-Q lineup and compare the White, Blue, and Red profiles to help golfers understand how each shaft is designed to perform.

Whether you are getting fit for a new driver, fairway wood, or simply want to understand how shaft profiles affect ball flight this episode delivers real world insight and fitting focused feedback you can trust.

Listen now to hear which Lin-Q PowerCore shaft stands out and why the 2026 lineup may be one of UST Mamiya’s most versatile offerings yet.

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In Episode 36, the whole crew assembles to chat with Michael Sims, Co-Founder and President of Hook + Gaff Watch Company. Hook + Gaff has come on board as a partner of FLoG and we look forward to bringing you closer to the brand in 2026!

In this episode we break down the new PING G440 K driver, taking a deep dive into the technology, performance goals, and fitting benefits behind PING’s latest driver release.

We’re joined by Travis Milleman from PING, who walks us through the design philosophy of the G440 K, including face technology, CG placement, forgiveness improvements, and how this driver is engineered to deliver more ball speed and tighter dispersion across the face. We also discuss who the G440 K is built for, fitting considerations, and how it compares within the PING driver lineup.

If you’re looking for more consistency off the tee or want to understand how modern driver tech can help your game, this episode is packed with insight.

Join us for an in depth look at the brand new 2026 Cobra OPTM drivers as we sit down with Jose Miraflor from Cobra Golf. This episode goes beyond the spec sheet to explain the design philosophy, engineering goals, and performance gains behind Cobra’s latest driver lineup.

Jose walks us through what makes the OPTM drivers unique, including face technology, aerodynamics, weighting strategies, and how Cobra is targeting speed, forgiveness, and consistency for a wide range of players. We also discuss who these drivers are built for, how they compare within the Cobra lineup, and what golfers should expect during a proper fitting.

If you are a gear junkie who loves understanding the why behind the tech, this is a must watch conversation straight from the source at Cobra Golf.

Make sure to like, subscribe, and drop your questions or thoughts on the new Cobra OPTM drivers in the comments.

In this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we take a deep dive into TaylorMade’s all-new Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons. Designed for maximum forgiveness, launch, and consistency, these irons are built to help golfers play better—and today we break down exactly how they do it.

We’re joined by Matt Bovee from TaylorMade, who walks us through the technology behind the Qi Max family, including face design, CG placement, forgiveness differences between Qi Max and Qi Max HL, and who each iron is really built for. We also discuss fitting considerations, shaft pairings, and how these irons compare to previous TaylorMade game-improvement models.

If you’re considering new irons for 2026 or want to understand how modern iron tech is evolving, this episode is a must-listen.