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Hosted by GOLF’s Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath alongside True Spec’s Kris McCormack and Golf Laboratories’ Gene Parente, Fully Equipped aims to share gear knowledge from two unique expert perspectives. It is your go to podcast for first hand gear news from the tour, detailed information on all equipment releases, and in depth interviews featuring PGA and LPGA players, Gearhead Celebrities, and the key influencers in the industry. read less
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Masters gear reax, new Tour releases and we answer your hard-hitting gear questions
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Masters gear reax, new Tour releases and we answer your hard-hitting gear questions
On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and Kris McCormack of True Spec Golf to talk the biggest gear stories coming out of the Masters and new releases spotted in Harbour Town. The guys then check in on the Hotline to answer another batch of our audience submitted voicemails. -- Thanks to our official sponsor Golf Pride and their new Reverse Taper putter grip.  It’s the most crucial split-second in golf. You can’t worry about if the ball is going in the hole or not – if you haven’t worried about what’s happening at impact. That’s what led Golf Pride to design a grip to ensure you’re set up to succeed in that split-second. The very moment where the putt is decided. With REVERSE TAPER technology to ensure you have a more consistently square face at impact. A grip that’s most impactful, during the most impactful split-second in golf. These new grips are now available.  Visit Golfpride.com to learn more.

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Masters gear reax, new Tour releases and we answer your hard-hitting gear questions
Yesterday
Masters gear reax, new Tour releases and we answer your hard-hitting gear questions
On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and Kris McCormack of True Spec Golf to talk the biggest gear stories coming out of the Masters and new releases spotted in Harbour Town. The guys then check in on the Hotline to answer another batch of our audience submitted voicemails. -- Thanks to our official sponsor Golf Pride and their new Reverse Taper putter grip.  It’s the most crucial split-second in golf. You can’t worry about if the ball is going in the hole or not – if you haven’t worried about what’s happening at impact. That’s what led Golf Pride to design a grip to ensure you’re set up to succeed in that split-second. The very moment where the putt is decided. With REVERSE TAPER technology to ensure you have a more consistently square face at impact. A grip that’s most impactful, during the most impactful split-second in golf. These new grips are now available.  Visit Golfpride.com to learn more.
2024 Masters Gear Breakdown: What we're seeing from Augusta
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2024 Masters Gear Breakdown: What we're seeing from Augusta
On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and Kris McCormack of True Spec Golf to dive in to the 2024 Masters. --  Thanks to our official sponsor Golf Pride and their new Reverse Taper putter grip.  It’s the most crucial split-second in golf. You can’t worry about if the ball is going in the hole or not – if you haven’t worried about what’s happening at impact. That’s what led Golf Pride to design a grip to ensure you’re set up to succeed in that split-second. The very moment where the putt is decided. With REVERSE TAPER technology to ensure you have a more consistently square face at impact. A grip that’s most impactful, during the most impactful split-second in golf. Presale open now and in stores April 15th.  Visit Golfpride.com to learn more
These '24 fairway woods and irons impressed us the most during robot testing
04-04-2024
These '24 fairway woods and irons impressed us the most during robot testing
On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and Kris McCormack of True Spec Golf to break down all of our 2024 robot testing insights for fairway woods and irons. --  Thanks to our official sponsor Golf Pride and their new Reverse Taper putter grip.  It’s the most crucial split-second in golf. You can’t worry about if the ball is going in the hole or not – if you haven’t worried about what’s happening at impact. That’s what led Golf Pride to design a grip to ensure you’re set up to succeed in that split-second. The very moment where the putt is decided. With REVERSE TAPER technology to ensure you have a more consistently square face at impact. A grip that’s most impactful, during the most impactful split-second in golf. Presale open now and in stores April 15th.  Visit Golfpride.com to learn more
Callaway Golf's interesting week, embracing blended iron sets and the future of TaylorMade putters
28-03-2024
Callaway Golf's interesting week, embracing blended iron sets and the future of TaylorMade putters
On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories to break down the rumors that Callaway has been put up for sale, the growing popularity of blended iron sets and the future of TaylorMade putters.
What you can learn from tour gear trends, and the rise of player's distance irons | Interview Miura's Bill Holowaty
21-03-2024
What you can learn from tour gear trends, and the rise of player's distance irons | Interview Miura's Bill Holowaty
On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories to talk what amateur golfers can learn from the latest gear trends on tour and the rise of player's distance irons. The episode then concludes with an exclusive, in-studio, interview featuring Miura Golf's COO Bill Holowaty discussing the release of their new 602 irons. -- Watch/Subscribe to full episodes on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FullyEquippedGolf
The secret to Scottie Scheffler's putting resurgence, Titleist's intriguing TSR 2-wood | Interview: PXG's Eric Cole and Laura Baugh
13-03-2024
The secret to Scottie Scheffler's putting resurgence, Titleist's intriguing TSR 2-wood | Interview: PXG's Eric Cole and Laura Baugh
On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to talk the key to Scottie Scheffler's putting resurgence, Titleist's new TSR 2-wood and gear updates from The Players Championship. We then dive into another edition of the Hotline before the episode concludes with an exclusive interview featuring PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Eric Cole and his mother Laura Baugh.
Is the tour equipment landscape on the verge of massive change? And will a mallet save Scottie Scheffler?
07-03-2024
Is the tour equipment landscape on the verge of massive change? And will a mallet save Scottie Scheffler?
On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to give a live report from Bay Hill, talk a massive change potentially coming for equipment manufacturers' on tour and take a closer look at Scottie Scheffler's rumored switch to a mallet putter.
What '24 drivers impressed us the most? We dive deep into our robot testing insights
29-02-2024
What '24 drivers impressed us the most? We dive deep into our robot testing insights
On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to breakdown all of our robot testing data and reveal which drivers impressed us the most. -- The Inside GOLF team is NOW putting on a bucket-list Golf experience. It’s a 3 day / 2 night event at Pinehurst, just 2 weeks before they play the US Open there next year. For more info visit: https://golf.com/insidegolf-2024-pinehurst-experience-tickets/
Hideki's fascinating gear setup, Kirkland's next club drop, Scottie's putter dilemma | Interview: Vokey's Aaron Dill
22-02-2024
Hideki's fascinating gear setup, Kirkland's next club drop, Scottie's putter dilemma | Interview: Vokey's Aaron Dill
On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to talk Hideki Matsuyama's winning bag set up at Riviera, Kirkland's newest golf release and Scottie Scheffler's putter dilemma. The guys then hit the Fully Equipped Hotline to answer a couple of listener submitted questions before the episode concludes with an exclusive interview featuring Vokey's Aaron Dill.
Our take on Tiger's new apparel, what it's like to hold the Elder Wand and gear changes from Riviera
14-02-2024
Our take on Tiger's new apparel, what it's like to hold the Elder Wand and gear changes from Riviera
On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to break down what gear changes are in the works at The Genesis Invitational, what it's like getting an upclose look at Tiger's Scotty Cameron gamer and the potential impact of Sun Day Red. -- Together with Tour Validated, Fully Equipped is now the home for all GOLF’s gear insights and new releases.   🎯 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FullyEquippedGolf   🛒 Shop Fairway Jockey: https://bit.ly/3StB45F Instagram ► https://instagram.com/fullyequippedgolf Twitter ► https://https://twitter.com/Fully_Equipped
TaylorMade - Costco legal battle, Scottie Scheffler putter testing and the Hotline returns | Interviews: Cobra's Rickie Fowler, Gary Woodland and Justin Suh
07-02-2024
TaylorMade - Costco legal battle, Scottie Scheffler putter testing and the Hotline returns | Interviews: Cobra's Rickie Fowler, Gary Woodland and Justin Suh
On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to discuss the ongoing legal battle between TaylorMade and Costco, learnings from Scottie Scheffler's putter testing and gear updates from the WM Phoenix Open. Our Hotline segment then makes a return before the episode concludes with three exclusive interviews featuring Cobra's Rickie Fowler, Gary Woodland and Justin Suh.
Why Lexi Thompson's Maxfli deal is so fascinating, gear changes at Pebble and PGA Show reax
31-01-2024
Why Lexi Thompson's Maxfli deal is so fascinating, gear changes at Pebble and PGA Show reax
On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories to talk their live reactions to the gear changes at Pebble, why Lexi Thompson's Maxfli deal is so fascinating and what went down at this past week's PGA Show.
In depth Scotty Cameron interview with never before heard Tiger Woods stories
25-01-2024
In depth Scotty Cameron interview with never before heard Tiger Woods stories
Fully Equipped's Jonathan Wall is joined by one of the most revered master craftsmen in the game today, Scotty Cameron, to discuss everything from his new line of Phantom mallet putters to never before heard stories from his time working with Tiger Woods. This exclusive 90-plus minute interview is one you truly do not want to miss!
Why 2024 is "The Year of the Driver" and we robot-tested Costco's newest gear release | Interview: Cobra's Tom Olsavsky
18-01-2024
Why 2024 is "The Year of the Driver" and we robot-tested Costco's newest gear release | Interview: Cobra's Tom Olsavsky
On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to break down why 2024 is "The Year of the Driver," how Costco's driver faired in our robot-testing and the biggest gear updates on Tour. The episode then concludes with an exclusive interview featuring Cobra's Vice President of R&D Tom Olsavsky talking their new Darkspeed driver.
Tiger’s next landing spot, what makes Ping G430 Max 10k and TaylorMade Qi10 Max so special | Interview: TaylorMade’s Tomo Bystedt
11-01-2024
Tiger’s next landing spot, what makes Ping G430 Max 10k and TaylorMade Qi10 Max so special | Interview: TaylorMade’s Tomo Bystedt
On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories to take a deep dive into the 10k driver releases from TaylorMade and Ping, the next clothing company to partner with Tiger Woods and Collin Morikawa's shocking gear switch. The episode then concludes with an exclusive interview featuring TaylorMade's Tomo Bystedt.
The biggest gear surprises from Hawaii, Callaway’s Ai Smoke debuts and robot testing results for Costco’s irons
04-01-2024
The biggest gear surprises from Hawaii, Callaway’s Ai Smoke debuts and robot testing results for Costco’s irons
On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to break down Callaway's new Ai Smoke line, the biggest gear surprises from Hawaii and what our robot testing taught us about Costco's Kirkland irons.
Hotline Edition! We answer your burning Questions: Tiger-Nike, rollback, fitting, shaft chatter and more
14-12-2023
Hotline Edition! We answer your burning Questions: Tiger-Nike, rollback, fitting, shaft chatter and more
On special Hotline only edition of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to answer your burning questions on everything from the ball rollback to Tiger's relationship with Nike. If you want your shot at being featured on the Fully Equipped Hotline leave us a voicemail at (602) 935-4974 and stay tuned to future episodes!
Emergency Pod: The biggest surprise from the USGA’s ball rollback announcement
06-12-2023
Emergency Pod: The biggest surprise from the USGA’s ball rollback announcement
On an emergency edition of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories and True Spec Golf's Kris McCormack to break down the USGA and R&A's announcement of plans for a ball rollback.
Sounding off on a golf ball rollback for all. What does it mean for everyday golfers?
04-12-2023
Sounding off on a golf ball rollback for all. What does it mean for everyday golfers?
On a special Monday edition of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath are joined by Gene Parente of Golf Laboratories to discuss the impending announcement of a universal golf ball rollback.
Decoding Tiger’s shoe and driver changes, an impending golf ball rollback and how to find the driver’s sweet spot
29-11-2023
Decoding Tiger’s shoe and driver changes, an impending golf ball rollback and how to find the driver’s sweet spot
On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath fire off some hot takes regarding if Tiger Woods is mad at Nike over Jordan's foray into golf, indicators of an impending golf ball rollback and what pro motivated TaylorMade to add the Qi10 to the USGA conforming list.