Diving into Callaway Golf's latest driver face tech, Chrome Tour balls, and more with Jacob Davidson and Brian Williams
05/03/2026 | 53 min
On this week's episode, Ryan sits down with Callaway Golf's Jacob Davidson, VP of Global Tours, and Brian Williams, VP of R&D to chat about driver face technology, Chrome Tour golf balls, developing protypes, and how they're leaning into equipment that can help golfers blend their bags.
Ryan also dives into the announcement of McLaren Golf, including the big names from the industry that are involved.
Presented by Callaway Golf.
Talking Vokey Wedges and Design with Titleist's Kevin Tassistro
26/02/2026 | 49 min
Vokey Director of Wedge Development Kevin Tassistro joins this week's episode of Gear Smart to chat about their new SM11s, the process of designing wedges, how they're constantly improving their technology and more.
Ryan also talks about Jacob Bridgeman's win at the Genesis Invitational, the unique gear set up he has in his bag, and the Spider putter's hot streak on TOUR.
Collin Morikawa's winning new putter, Srixon's Blackout line and more gear changes of the week
19/02/2026 | 48 min
There were some big gear changes at Pebble Beach last week that proved successful. Ryan breaks down Collin Morikawa's winning new putter, Min Woo Lee's swap to a TRTL and more. Then he dives into the new Blackout collection from Srixon, LA Golf's direct-to-consumer rumors, and other gear news of the week.
Back to blades for Rory at Pebble + More Mini drivers, and a controversial Q&A
12/02/2026 | 49 min
Coming off his switch to cavity back irons, Rory McIlroy is back in blades at Pebble Beach. Ryan breaks down what it means and what the biggest differences are for Rory.
Then he chats about more new mini drivers and answers a controversial Q&A from the gear Hotline.
Talking club design with New Level Golf's Andy Hennis
05/02/2026 | 52 min
Ryan breaks down Justin Rose's equipment free-agent win at Torrey Pines, previews gear changes ahead of WM Phoenix Open and shares more about week testing new clubs of 2026.
Then he's joined by Andy Hennis of New Level Golf, to talk about club design, their player-driven design philosophy, forged wedges and more.
Which clubs should you be playing? Why are wedge grinds important? What the hell is Smash Factor and why does it matter? There's a lot to unpack in each of these questions. And Ryan Barath, Skratch's resident Gear Czar, has the answer. Every other week, Barath will be answering a selection of the hundreds of real reader questions he gets each week on Instagram, talking to the leading innovators in the gear space, and delivering the need-to-know information that can turn any dedicated golf fan into a bona fide gear head.