In this episode, we bring back Gene Parente from Golf Laboratories to break down some of the most eye-opening robot tests we’ve ever discussed on the show. From wet-vs-dry performance to why a 95 mph swing can keep up with 105 when you optimize impact, Gene explains the data in a way every golfer can actually use on the course. We also dive into mini-drivers, three-woods, gear effect, and the hidden physics that make certain clubs way harder to hit than you think. If you love understanding the why behind better golf, this is one of those conversations that will absolutely change how you play.

Thank you to our show sponsors, The Indoor Golf Shop, HackMotion, BUBS Naturals, and LMNT:

Level up your swing this off-season with HackMotion — the ultimate wrist and clubface feedback tool that’s like having a coach on your wrist. Trusted by over 30,000 golfers, HackMotion helps you master wrist angles for more consistent ball striking, better control, and lower scores. Try it risk-free for 30 days and get 20% off this November at ⁠https://hackmotion.com/sweetspot⁠

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As we enter the fall season, many golfers will be looking to upgrade their indoor practice. I've been trusting The Indoor Golf Shop for years and recommending them to anyone who wants to improve their home setup.

They offer all the top launch monitor brands, including SkyTrak, Uneekor, and Foresight, and regularly run sales. They also have everything you need for your indoor practice - hitting mats, golf nets, impact screens, and custom enclosures.

If you're looking for a custom residential build to have the simulator of your dreams, their team can make that happen. They built mine! And their designers can also handle any kind of commercial facility where you're building from scratch or want to make an upgrade.

To learn more, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shopindoorgolf.com/⁠

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In this episode, we discuss how Adam was "swing shamed" on social media and how it reveals some truths and myths about swing aesthetics. Jon also recounts the wildest behavior he's ever seen from a playing partner in a recent tournament. We discuss how to deal with distractions and how to avoid becoming one yourself.

Thanks to our show sponsors The Indoor Golf Shop, HackMotion, Ridge, and Ethos:

Level up your swing this off-season with HackMotion — the ultimate wrist and clubface feedback tool that’s like having a coach on your wrist. Trusted by over 30,000 golfers, HackMotion helps you master wrist angles for more consistent ball striking, better control, and lower scores. Try it risk-free for 30 days and get 20% off this November at https://hackmotion.com/sweetspot

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As we enter the fall season, many golfers will be looking to upgrade their indoor practice. I've been trusting The Indoor Golf Shop for years and recommending them to anyone who wants to improve their home setup.

They offer all the top launch monitor brands, including SkyTrak, Uneekor, and Foresight, and regularly run sales. They also have everything you need for your indoor practice - hitting mats, golf nets, impact screens, and custom enclosures.

If you're looking for a custom residential build to have the simulator of your dreams, their team can make that happen. They built mine! And their designers can also handle any kind of commercial facility where you're building from scratch or want to make an upgrade.

To learn more, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shopindoorgolf.com/⁠

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In this episode, Adam and I take a deep dive into when you actually shouldn’t hit driver—because despite what modern analytics say, there are times when it makes sense to leave it in the bag. We talk through how to evaluate risk vs. reward off the tee, why certain holes (like tight doglegs and pinched fairways) punish driver, and how to make smarter decisions that protect your score. Adam also shares one of his best breakdowns of beginner fundamentals—grip, ball position, posture, and the common mistakes that create chaos at impact. I talk about watching my son learn the game and what that reveals about instinct, concept, and strike. Whether you’re a 20-handicap or scratch, this episode will help you understand the “Big Three” skills—face control, strike location, and ground contact—that actually separate good golfers from everyone else.

Thank you to our show sponsors HackMotion, The Indoor Golf Shop, and LMNT:

This episode is brought to you by HackMotion—it’s like having a coach on your wrist. HackMotion gives you real-time feedback on your wrist angles so you can finally understand what your clubface is doing and build a more consistent, repeatable swing. Trusted by over 30,000 golfers worldwide, you can try it risk-free for 30 days—and right now, they’re offering 20% off for November, making it the perfect time to improve your game this off-season.

Visit https://hackmotion.com/sweetspot and use promo code SWEETSPOT

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If you want to take your hydration to the next level without sugar and all of the other dodgy ingredients in sports drinks, then you need to try LMNT. They just released a limited edition lemonade blend for the summer months.

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As we enter the fall season, many golfers will be looking to upgrade their indoor practice. I've been trusting The Indoor Golf Shop for years and recommending them to anyone who wants to improve their home setup.

They offer all the top launch monitor brands, including SkyTrak, Uneekor, and Foresight, and regularly run sales. They also have everything you need for your indoor practice - hitting mats, golf nets, impact screens, and custom enclosures.

If you're looking for a custom residential build to have the simulator of your dreams, their team can make that happen. They built mine! And their designers can also handle any kind of commercial facility where you're building from scratch or want to make an upgrade.

To learn more, check out ⁠⁠⁠https://shopindoorgolf.com/⁠⁠

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We revisit our episode on how more golf advice (especially on the swing) is available than ever. But is consuming too much of it making you better or worse? We discuss common mistakes and how best to filter out information—even from Adam and Jon!

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PGA Tour winner Mackenzie Hughes joins the show to recap his 2025 season. He discusses how seeing Chris Como and Scott Hamilton are reshaping the concept of his golf swing, how maintaining identity is hard for pro golfers, and the goals he's set for himself in 2026.

Thank you to our show sponsors DeleteMe, LMNT, and the Indoor Golf Shop

If you want to take your hydration to the next level without sugar and all of the other dodgy ingredients in sports drinks, then you need to try LMNT. They just released a limited edition lemonade blend for the summer months.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drinklmnt.com/sweetspot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to claim your free gift.

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As we enter the fall season, many golfers will be looking to upgrade their indoor practice. I've been trusting The Indoor Golf Shop for years and recommending them to anyone who wants to improve their home setup.

They offer all the top launch monitor brands, including SkyTrak, Uneekor, and Foresight, and regularly run sales. They also have everything you need for your indoor practice - hitting mats, golf nets, impact screens, and custom enclosures.

If you're looking for a custom residential build to have the simulator of your dreams, their team can make that happen. They built mine! And their designers can also handle any kind of commercial facility where you're building from scratch or want to make an upgrade.

To learn more, check out ⁠⁠https://shopindoorgolf.com/⁠⁠

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In this episode, Jon and Adam unpack one of golf’s most overlooked fundamentals — arc depth, the vertical dimension of your swing that determines whether you strike it pure, fat, or thin. They explain how it differs from attack angle and plane, why it’s the “hidden force” behind contact quality, and how you can train it using simple feedback drills. Jon also shares lessons from a conversation with Sir Nick Faldo about confidence under pressure, preparation, and finding a go-to shot when it matters most. The two finish by debating how launch monitors have changed the way golfers learn — and whether chasing numbers is helping or hurting our ability to play instinctively.

Thank you to our Show Sponsors GolfRx, Ethos, and The Indoor Golf Shop

GolfRx is a wellness membership designed for golfers who want to make golf part of their mental health and self-care routine. Members can use HSA or FSA funds (and sometimes deduct it on taxes) to make golf essentially tax-free. Each plan includes guided wellness tools plus a monthly reimbursement for golf activities. Sign up, swing, and save — and Sweet Spot listeners get their first month free with code SWEETSPOT at https://www.gogolfrx.com/signup

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As we enter the fall season, many golfers will be looking to upgrade their indoor practice. I've been trusting The Indoor Golf Shop for years and recommending them to anyone who wants to improve their home setup.

They offer all the top launch monitor brands, including SkyTrak, Uneekor, and Foresight, and regularly run sales. They also have everything you need for your indoor practice - hitting mats, golf nets, impact screens, and custom enclosures.

If you're looking for a custom residential build to have the simulator of your dreams, their team can make that happen. They built mine! And their designers can also handle any kind of commercial facility where you're building from scratch or want to make an upgrade.

To learn more, check out ⁠⁠https://shopindoorgolf.com/

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In this episode, Jon opens up about a recent tournament where he lost his temper on the course for the first time in years and what it revealed about perfectionism, ego, and expectation management in golf. He and Adam break down why anger shows up for golfers of every level, from the feeling of helplessness to tying our self-worth to our scores. The conversation explores how to recognize when frustration crosses the line into self-sabotage, and how philosophy and rational thinking can help you regain control. Whether you’re slamming clubs or silently boiling inside, this episode will help you understand the roots of golf anger and how to use it to play (and live) better.

Thank you to our show sponsors The Indoor Golf Shop, LMNT, and Ethos Life Insurance

As we enter the fall season, many golfers will be looking to upgrade their indoor practice. I've been trusting The Indoor Golf Shop for years and recommending them to anyone who wants to improve their home setup.

They offer all the top launch monitor brands, including SkyTrak, Uneekor, and Foresight, and regularly run sales. They also have everything you need for your indoor practice - hitting mats, golf nets, impact screens, and custom enclosures.

If you're looking for a custom residential build to have the simulator of your dreams, their team can make that happen. They built mine! And their designers can also handle any kind of commercial facility where you're building from scratch or want to make an upgrade.

To learn more, check out ⁠⁠https://shopindoorgolf.com/⁠

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If you want to take your hydration to the next level without sugar and all of the other dodgy ingredients in sports drinks, then you need to try LMNT. They just released a limited edition lemonade blend for the summer months.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drinklmnt.com/sweetspot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to claim your free gift.

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In this episode, we revisit how to control your distance with irons. Every round, you will encounter shots where you seem to be caught between clubs. Do you choose a longer club and take something off? Or do you go with a shorter iron and try to swing harder? We clear up many of these concepts in this episode!

Thank you to our show sponsors The Indoor Golf Shop and DeleteMe

As we enter the fall season, many golfers will be looking to upgrade their indoor practice. I've been trusting The Indoor Golf Shop for years and recommending them to anyone who wants to improve their home setup.

They offer all the top launch monitor brands, including SkyTrak, Uneekor, and Foresight, and regularly run sales. They also have everything you need for your indoor practice - hitting mats, golf nets, impact screens, and custom enclosures.

If you're looking for a custom residential build to have the simulator of your dreams, their team can make that happen. They built mine! And their designers can also handle any kind of commercial facility where you're building from scratch or want to make an upgrade.

To learn more, check out ⁠https://shopindoorgolf.com/⁠

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DeleteMe makes it easy, quick, and safe to remove your personal data online at a time when surveillance and data breaches are common enough to make everyone vulnerable.

Take control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a special discount for our listeners. Get 20% your DeleteMe plan by texting SWEET to 64000. Message and data rates apply.

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Performance coach Karl Morris joins the show to discuss a ton of topics, including:

To learn more about Karl's programs, visit his website here: https://themindfactor.net/

Thank you to our show sponsors The Indoor Golf Shop, LMNT, and Ethos Life Insurance

As we enter the fall season, many golfers will be looking to upgrade their indoor practice. I've been trusting The Indoor Golf Shop for years and recommending them to anyone who wants to improve their home setup.

They offer all the top launch monitor brands, including SkyTrak, Uneekor, and Foresight, and regularly run sales. They also have everything you need for your indoor practice - hitting mats, golf nets, impact screens, and custom enclosures.

If you're looking for a custom residential build to have the simulator of your dreams, their team can make that happen. They built mine! And their designers can also handle any kind of commercial facility where you're building from scratch or want to make an upgrade.

To learn more, check out ⁠https://shopindoorgolf.com/

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Ethos is an online platform that makes getting life insurance fast and easy

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No medical exam required. You just answer a few health questions

Get a quote in as little as 10 minutes

You can get same-day coverage without ever leaving your house

Get your free quote today at https://www.ethos.com/sweetspot⁠⁠⁠https://www.ethos.com/sweetspot⁠⁠

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If you want to take your hydration to the next level without sugar and all of the other dodgy ingredients in sports drinks, then you need to try LMNT. They just released a limited edition lemonade blend for the summer months.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drinklmnt.com/sweetspot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to claim your free gift.

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Most golfers think new equipment is the answer, but the truth is one lesson can often do more than a $1,000 driver. In this episode, Adam and Jon dig into why so many players struggle to change their swing, the role that concepts and external cues play, and how Adam fixed a 60-yard slice in just a few swings with a simple drill. We also tackle a listener question about match play strateg - how to handle the mental side of competing against a friend and avoid the common traps golfers fall into. If you’ve ever wondered why swing changes feel impossible or how to sharpen your competitive mindset, this episode has plenty of practical takeaways you can bring straight to the course.

Thank you to our show sponsors The Indoor Golf Shop and DeleteMe

As we enter the fall season, many golfers will be looking to upgrade their indoor practice. I've been trusting The Indoor Golf Shop for years and recommending them to anyone who wants to improve their home setup.

They offer all the top launch monitor brands, including SkyTrak, Uneekor, and Foresight, and regularly run sales. They also have everything you need for your indoor practice - hitting mats, golf nets, impact screens, and custom enclosures.

If you're looking for a custom residential build to have the simulator of your dreams, their team can make that happen. They built mine! And their designers can also handle any kind of commercial facility where you're building from scratch or want to make an upgrade.

To learn more, check out https://shopindoorgolf.com/

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DeleteMe makes it easy, quick, and safe to remove your personal data online at a time when surveillance and data breaches are common enough to make everyone vulnerable.

Take control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a special discount for our listeners. Get 20% your DeleteMe plan by texting SWEET to 64000. Message and data rates apply.

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