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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 ... more
FAQs about Gear Smart:How many episodes does Gear Smart have?The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.
June 25, 2026Talking U.S. Open gear, golf ball rollback and ribbed gripsRyan recaps Wyndham Clark's win at the U.S. Open and breaks down the biggest differences in his golf bag compared to his 2023 victory. He also dives into his recent swap to a Ping putter. He also shares more about the equipment changes he saw at Shinnecock, including Bryson DeChambeau's new driver. He also chats about the governing bodies announcement on the potential golf ball rollback and previews this week's Travelers Championship....more57minPlay
June 18, 2026Previewing the U.S. Open and talking ball R&D with Callaway's Eric LoperU.S. Open week is here! Ryan previews this week's gear news before chatting with Callaway's Sr. Director of Golf Ball R&D, Eric Loper, about their design philosophy, their investment in ball R&D, utilizing AI and more....more47minPlay
June 11, 2026RBC Canadian Open gear, lead tape on irons, and questions from listenersThe PGA TOUR is in Ryan's backyard this week at the RBC Canadian Open. He stopped by TPC Toronto to check out what's in players bags and finally got to check out the new GTS proto fairway wood in person. Then he dives into why players utilize lead tape on their irons, and the trend of mallets winning on tour. ...more52minPlay
June 04, 2026Talking Golf Ball Alignment with Titleist's Michael FishRyan dives into the success of mallet's on tour and why more players are leaning into alignment technology from tee to green. He also shares why if you're looking for new irons, an older set might be more valuable for your game than the latest releases.Then Ryan chats with Titleist's Sr. Manager of Golf Ball Product Management, Michael Fish, to discuss the evolution of golf ball alignment preferences, why players are focused on alignment precision and their advancements in research and technology....more52minPlay
May 28, 2026Gear Smart Hot Line Q&A, plus is it worth practicing with less forgiving clubs?Ryan dives into Jacob Bridgeman's unique practice routine, discusses if it's worthwhile to practice with less forgiving clubs, and dives into listener questions from Instagram and the Gear Smart Hot Line.If you have a gear question for Ryan, leave him a message at 747-224-1868 ☎️...more58minPlay
May 21, 2026Breaking Down Aaron Rai's Golf Bag + A Sneaky Conforming List FindRyan breaks down the newest equipment of the week then dives into the PGA Championship and what winner Aaron Rai has in the bag. He's also breaking down the practice routine of tour pros and answers a listener question on how players are winning with older drivers without them becoming non-conforming....more44minPlay
May 14, 2026Talking PGA Gear News + Titleist GTS drivers with the people behind the designsIt's a major week with MAJOR gear news. Titleist's new GTS line is officially available for fittings, so Ryan sat down with Sr. VP of Golf Club R&D Chuck Golden and Director of Metalwood Product Stephanie Luttrell to dive into everything you need to know behind the design process....more57minPlay
May 07, 2026New Titleist Mini & Talking LIV vs PGA TOURRyan discusses the new gear releases of the week, including the McLaren Series 3 irons and the Titleist Mini Driver, then dives into the LIV Golf vs. PGA TOUR debate and what LIV's financial status could mean for players in the future.Enter for a chance to win a trip for two to the American Century Championshio in Lake Tahoe this July by visiting fujikuragolf.com/acc! Use the code "GEARSMART" for an extra entry....more54minPlay
April 30, 2026McLaren Golf is here, what you can learn from Nelly's irons and new spring releasesRyan dives into McLaren Golf's new tour pro ambassadors, then breaks down Nelly Korda's dominant win at at the Chevron Championship–and what you can learn from her irons for your next fitting. He then talks about the newest spring releases in equipment and answers your questions from the Gear Smart Hotline.Make sure to follow the Gear Smart Instagram account for more equipment news from Ryan!...more53minPlay
April 23, 2026Talking Titleist Ball Fitting with Patrick DewarPatrick Dewar, Titleist's Associate Tour Consultant for Ball Performance, joins this week's episode to discuss the ball testing process, fitting tour pros, how to find the right balance between short game feel and ball flight, Cameron Young's switch into the Double Dot and more.Presented by Titleist....more35minPlay
FAQs about Gear Smart:How many episodes does Gear Smart have?The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.