Kick Point: The Golf Gear Show

Happy Friday, everyone. We've got a jam-packed show for you this week! Joe purchased a new 3-wood (with his own money), we play a new game called 'Golf Club Name Or Not Golf Club Name', and we've dug deeper into the science of Cobra's new 3D printed irons, why they cost so much and why Joe is immediately putting them in his bag.
As well as loads of your excellent recent questions and comments, we also welcome the founder of Avoda Golf, Tom Bailey, onto the show. He dives into the tech behind the company's curved face irons, his relationship with Bryson DeChambeau that saw him put Avoda irons into play at the 2024 Masters, as well as his ongoing relationship with Jason Day.
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Thanks to this week's sponsor, Fujikura. For those seeking measurable improvements in consistency, ball speed, and overall club efficiency, the VENTUS TR Blue with VeloCore+ and the rest of the VENTUS line is available at Fujikura Charter Dealers. Visit fujikuragolf.com to learn more & find your local Fujikura dealer.

It's our first Monday three-way for Kick Point: Tour Issue with Joe returning from his well-deserved break to bring the team back to its full quota. This week, we digest everything that happened at The Genesis Invitational, come to terms with the fact that TaylorMade has shifted the sands to become the dominant putter brand on Tour, and debate whether Tiger Woods can, will, and should make his long-awaited return at the Masters this April. And, completely away from the Tour, Joe asks why nobody is getting any better at golf despite all of the technological advancements we've had over the last 20 years.
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This week, we're live from what Joe has dubbed 'heaven on earth', otherwise known as Golf Pride's Global Innovation Centre in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Filmed during our trip in December, consider this week's episode the grip special you've all been waiting for. We cover all of the behind-the-scenes goodness from Golf Pride's HQ, including its Performance Lab, Fitting Centre, and its retail fitting space. We've also got news on its latest model, the Zero Taper Putter grip, as well as some of your grip-specific Ask The Pods. Apologies that this week's episode is a little shorter than our normal Friday offering, but we had limited time in Golf Pride's Performance Lab. We'll be back on Monday for Tour Issue and back in the studio next Friday for the Golf Gear Show.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro and why you should care about golf grips
04:08 Golf Pride's new Performance Lab
06:28 The new Golf Pride Zero Taper putter grip
09:51 The grip fitting process
15:19 Domed vs flat butt caps
20:02 Ask The Pod - what club should I put my training grip on?
29:52 Ask The Pod - why aren't grips more considered during the fitting process?
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Well, who saw that coming? After what looked like a Bryson vs Rahm Sunday shootout was going to take place at LIV Golf Adelaide, Anthony Kim came from five shots back to win for the first time in 16 years and send the world of professional golf into something representing unified glee. We ask whether Kim's win is the biggest and best comeback story since Tiger's in 2019, and also ask whether LIV Golf's TV coverage has the edge over the PGA Tour's TV offering. Elsewhere, we dissect Collin Morikawa's win at Pebble Beach, Jacob Bridgeman's Best Bogey Ever on the final hole, and take a quick look at Charley Hull's win on the LPGA Tour. Baz also looks ahead to the second Signature Event in as many weeks as the PGA Tour returns to Riviera.
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Get in touch with Dan and Joe and 'Ask The Pod' via our email: [email protected]
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Massive thanks to Under Armour for sponsoring this week's episode. The new Drive Pro Clone and Drive Pro Clone SL golf shoes are on sale now.

Happy Friday, everyone! For those in the UK, we hope you're not buried under too much water and can get out and golf this weekend. Those listening from warmer climates...don't want to hear about it. This week, we've got two new iron families to talk about, Wilson's Staff Model MB, CB and XB, as well as some surprise new irons from the folks at LA Golf. Wilson's 2026 irons have been universally well-received, so can we call them (and a brand with the most Major wins) underrated anymore? And why won't anyone buy them, even when they're £300 cheaper than the competition?

Elsewhere, Joe has a warning about strike location on winter mats (who said we're niche?), Titleist has slashed its GT driver prices by the best part of £200 (what does this mean for you?), and we dive into some of your excellent Ask The Pods regarding golf ball choice and clubs for teenagers - enjoy!

Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro and catching up
0:03:13 New sponsor - Under Armour Drive Pro Clone!
0:07:16 Dan's indoor golf adventures in America
0:09:52 Joe Winter mat warning on strike location
0:15:05 Is this the worst worn grip you've ever seen?
0:17:11 Titleist slash 2026 driver prices - what does this mean?
0:19:29 LA Golf's surprise new irons, reviewed
0:27:13 Wilson Staff Model MB, CB & XB reviews: the most underrated irons of 2026?
0:37:09 Ask The Pod - Catching up with your comments
0:43:46 Ask The Pod - Advice on sourcing driver heads from America
0:49:42 Ask The Pod - What clubs should I get my 14-year-old?
0:56:33 Ask The Pod - Should I use the same type of golf ball all year?
Watch us in FULL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KickPointGolf
Get in touch with Dan and Joe and 'Ask The Pod' via our email: [email protected]
Sign up for the weekly Kick Point newsletter, released every Friday: https://www.golfmonthly.com/newsletter
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