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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.
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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!
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Zero torque putters are everywhere right now, but which ones actually deserve a spot at the top?
Knudson is counting down his Top 10 Zero Torque Putters, and this list has a new #1! He breaks down what makes each putter stand out, how they perform, and which ones he would actually put in the bag. If you’ve been curious about zero torque or face balanced putters, this is a ranking you’re going to want to hear.
Plus, we’re getting into some putter work. Knudson regrips a couple of putters with new P2 grips, talks about the difference a grip can make, and puts together a custom build on a gamer putter from earlier this year.
There are some big names on the list, a few surprises, and one putter that officially takes over the #1 spot.
Who made your Top 10?
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The new Srixon ZXi irons are here, and there’s a lot to unpack. On this episode of Club Junkie, I’m testing the new Srixon ZXi7, ZXi5 and ZXi5+ irons to see how the three models compare and who each one might be built for.
We also have a really cool conversation with Rob and Grady from the USGA about what actually goes into testing golf equipment. We talk about how the USGA tests clubs to make sure they conform to the Rules of Golf and some of the things that happen behind the scenes before equipment makes it into players’ bags.
And, of course, we found some interesting equipment at the Bank of Utah Championship. There’s a prototype PXG driver that caught our attention, plus a seriously cool custom Scotty Cameron “Circle L” putter made for Zac Blair.
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Two VERY different shafts are on the Club Junkie hot seat this week.
I’m putting the new Graphite Design Tour AD EK driver shaft through its paces, then jumping into the ultra lightweight Aretera AO2 Blue 35 gram shaft. One is all about performance and feel, while the other has me asking just how light you can go without giving up distance, control and consistency.
We’ll talk launch, spin, feel, stability and what each shaft is actually doing during the swing. And yes, I’m going to find out if a 35 gram driver shaft can actually surprise me.

Some seriously good golf equipment on this episode of Club Junkie.
I’m putting a surprisingly good value wedge from Tour Edge through its paces to see how it stacks up, checking out some of the coolest and most interesting golf clubs spotted at the 2026 Biltmore Championship, and heading into the workshop to reshaft a set of irons with some new KBS shafts.
If you’re into golf clubs, club building, equipment testing and finding gear that actually deserves a spot in the bag, there’s plenty to dig into.
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The new Mizuno Pro S-4 irons are here, and I finally got a chance to put them to the test! I break down how they look, feel, and perform, plus whether they might be one of Mizuno's best new iron releases.
Also on this episode, we check out some seriously interesting prototype putters spotted at the 2026 Simmons Bank Open and talk about two full sets of irons getting reshafted later this week in the Club Junkie workshop.
New irons, Tour prototypes, and some serious club building coming up. What more do you need?
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New golf equipment is flying in, and this week on the Club Junkie Podcast we’re digging into some seriously interesting gear.
First up, Brian puts the new McLaren Series 3 irons under the microscope. We’re talking looks, feel, performance, forgiveness, and whether these irons deserve a spot on your radar.
Then we get into Aretera shafts, including a new hybrid shaft and an ultra lightweight wood shaft that could be a game changer for golfers looking to add speed without giving up performance.

This episode of Club Junkie is all about rolling around the course and checking out some fresh putter gear from the Tour Championship.
First, I review the Navee Birdie 3X electric golf cart and see what it’s like to hand the walking duties over to a battery powered caddie. From setup and features to how it performs out on the course, I break down whether the Birdie 3X can make walking 18 a little easier and a lot more fun.
Then we head to the Tour Championship for a look at some new putters from Toulon and Bettinardi. There are new designs, fresh shapes and plenty of details for the putter junkies out there, including some gear that could be making its way into the bags of the best players in the world.
If you’re into electric golf carts, custom putters and keeping up with the latest equipment on the PGA TOUR, this episode has plenty to talk about.

The Titleist GTS300 Mini Driver is here, and Club Junkie is putting it to the test! We break down how this new mini driver performs, where it fits in the bag, and whether it can actually compete with a traditional driver or 3 wood.
Then we head inside the equipment world at the 2026 BMW Championship, where some seriously interesting prototype putters were spotted on Tour. I break down what the pros were testing and some of the details that caught my eye.
Plus, plenty of golf equipment talk and the latest from the world of golf gear.