This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts focuses on iron shafts. Particularly, this episode dives into why iron shafts matter, and why iron shafts deserve your attention if you're looking for better approach shots. Joining for this episode is 2nd Swing master fitter Larry Bobka, who has spent 40+ years working in golf, including decades on tour with the best golfers in the world. Larry shares his perspective on iron shafts, including weight, flex, material, and more. 0:00 Intro to Iron Shafts 1:11 Iron shafts vs. wood shafts 4:50 Key factors in an iron fitting 9:47 Can you get overfit? (Søren Hansen story) 12:38 Stepping iron shafts 14:40 Combo sets & progressive iron shafts 18:39 Should wedge shafts match your irons? 23:08 Feel vs. numbers: when a fit doesn't feel right 29:11 Shaft weight or flex: what to change first 33:08 Final question & wrap: how an iron fitting improves performance The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf.

This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts focuses on shaft fitting. Particularly, this episode calls out the key factors of a golf shaft fitting, and why it's way more than just about launch and spin. In a good golf shaft fitting, the fitter will use the shaft to optimize impact location and start line, in addition to launch and spin.

0:00 Intro 0:54 What a Shaft Actually Does 7:33 The Three Parts of a Golf Shaft 17:28 Rotation Rate in a Shaft Fitting 21:20 More Than Just Speed 23:08 Wrap/Outro

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The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf.

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This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts highlights the best putters on tour in 2026, particularly the best putters in the bags of winners. The most notable trend from the best putters on tour in 2026 is the continued shift away from blade putters, as more and more tour pros opt for a mallet. Does this mean you should try a mallet putter? How soon before blade putters are completely erased from the best putters in golf discussion?

0:00 Intro: Is the Blade Putter Going Extinct? 3:21 Why Putting Deserves More Fitting Attention 4:47 Best Putters in 2026 & Tour Trends 11:42 Custom Putters & This Year's Blade Winners 15:37 MOI, Center Shafts & Zero Torque 24:02 Inside a Putter Fitting 33:04 Key Takeaways & Wrap-Up

The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast launches a new episode every week on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, and YouTube (links below).

The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf.

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