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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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

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This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts highlights the best wedges on the PGA Tour in 2026. But more specifically, this episode highlights the customizations and fitting done to the best irons on the PGA Tour, and how the best players in the world optimize performance on approach shots. Throughout this discussion of the best irons on tour, we highlight the best iron models, the most common adjustments, combo iron sets, and more.

0:00 Intro to the Episode 1:15 Best Irons on Tour in 2026 4:30 Emergence of Combo Sets 9:00 Best Irons: Shafts 12:12 Where Does the Transition Happen? 16:30 Combo Sets Including Hybrids and Woods 19:30 Why It's Important To Get Fit 27:23 Wrap

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This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts highlights the best irons on the PGA Tour in 2026. But more specifically, this episode highlights the customizations and fitting done to the best irons on the PGA Tour, and how the best players in the world optimize performance on approach shots. Throughout this discussion of the best irons on tour, we highlight the best iron models, the most common adjustments, combo iron sets, and more.

0:00 Intro to the Episode 1:15 Best Irons on Tour in 2026 4:30 Emergence of Combo Sets 9:00 Best Irons: Shafts 12:12 Where Does the Transition Happen? 16:30 Combo Sets Including Hybrids and Woods 19:30 Why It's Important To Get Fit 27:23 Wrap

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This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts highlights the best drivers on the PGA Tour in 2026. But more specifically, this episode highlights the customizations done to the best drivers on the PGA Tour, and how the best players in the world optimize performance off the tee. Throughout this discussion of the best drivers on tour, we highlight the best driver models, the most common adjustments, the most popular driver shafts, and more.

0:00 Intro to the Episode 2:01 Best Drivers On Tour - Brands

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This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts focuses on the 7 wood decision so many golfers face. For Scottie Scheffler, the 7 wood decision dependent on the course and conditions he faces that week. For the average golfer, it's a little simpler. Does a 7 wood help you achieve better launch and spin for those tricky long approach shots? Or does a 7 wood provide too much spin and too high of a ball flight? That 7 wood discussion and more tour equipment notes on this episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts.

0:00 Intro & Scheffler Wins Tour Championship 2:20 The Turn - Tour Equipment Headlines 14:45 Scottie Scheffler WITB 25:48 Harrison Qualifies for US Mid-Am 29:43 Should You Play a 7-Wood? 37:38 Wrap and Final Reminders

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This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features a club fitting discussion on High Loft Woods, specifically 7 woods and 9 woods, and whether high loft woods can benefit your game. Plus, this episode includes an exclusive interview from the Titleist Tour Truck and a recap of the wild weekend of golf.

Additionally, Drew and Harrison recap the Wyndham Championship, the US Women's Amateur, and dive into Michael Brennan's winning clubs at the Wyndham Championship, including one of the most popular high loft woods in the game.

0:00 Intro and Topics 2:23 The Turn - Weekend Headlines 11:30 Michael Brennan's Winning WITB 16:25 Titleist Tour Truck w/ Emma Carpenter & Nick Geyer 34:45 High Loft Fairway Woods 42:40 Final Notes and Sign Off

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

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