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Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 306. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday we give you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, Austin Tudor from Callaway joins the show to discuss a few new clubs that have dropped recently.

It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and AT dive into many topics including the fairway wood story is shifting for a lot of golfers and why 7 to 11 wood lofts make sense. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as AT from Callaway goes Off Course.

Episode 306 is here and Dan and Austin Tudor discuss the following topics and a whole lot more.

The fairway wood storyline is shifting for a lot of golfers
The 7 to 11 loft range and why woods make sense
Quantum Mini Spinner benefits for golfers
Not just internal, a visual shift in material design
Apex MB Tour raw design features
Tour Tri-sole is playing a big role in playability

And so much more

You can listen to the show right here, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you do your listening and downloading from, including Spotify and more. Search for the Hackers Paradise and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. After listening, come back over here and drop us a note below on what you agree and/or disagree with from the episode you just heard. If you get a chance, drop us a review wherever you listen from and let others know what you think of the show and/or channel.

Off course is now available in video form as well. Tune into the THPGolf YouTube Channel, jump into the latest episode’s video and watch the interaction between Dan and his guests each week rather than just listen.

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Golfers often say modern equipment is maxed out. New drivers aren’t really longer, annual releases are mostly marketing, and the gains are too small to matter.

Then many of those same golfers argue that equipment has become too powerful at the professional level. That contradiction drives the newest episode of Splitting Fairways.

Episode 7 asks whether golf equipment has actually peaked, or whether improvement has simply moved into areas that aren’t obvious on one perfect strike.

Both Ryan and Jeremy agree that modern equipment is still improving. The disagreement is more about how golfers define “better.”

Maximum distance is only part of the picture. Modern drivers are increasingly designed to preserve ball speed, launch, spin and direction when impact moves away from center. Two drivers may perform similarly on a perfect strike and very differently across the golfer’s normal pattern.

The episode also looks at fitting. Today’s driver families offer multiple heads, adjustable hosels, movable weights and different center-of-gravity locations. For golfers using poorly fit equipment, gains of 10 yards or more are still very real.

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Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 305. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday we give you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, Tim Beno from Cobra joins the show to discuss what its like to look way forward in club design.

It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and Tim dive into many topics including breaking down some of Tim’s favorite Cobra releases and navigating the shift to 3DP and what it potentially unlocks. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as Tim Beno from Cobra goes Off Course.

Episode 305 is here and Dan and Tim Beno discuss the following topics and a whole lot more.

Tim’s history at Cobra Golf
What it’s like to look way forward in club design
Breaking down some of Tim’s favorite Cobra releases
Navigating the shift to 3DP and what it potentially unlocks
The challenges of Cobra testing and the impact it can have
And so much more

You can listen to the show right here, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you do your listening and downloading from, including Spotify and more. Search for the Hackers Paradise and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. After listening, come back over here and drop us a note below on what you agree and/or disagree with from the episode you just heard. If you get a chance, drop us a review wherever you listen from and let others know what you think of the show and/or channel.

Off course is now available in video form as well. Tune into the THPGolf YouTube Channel, jump into the latest episode’s video and watch the interaction between Dan and his guests each week rather than just listen.

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Every golfer has heard the phrase, “That’s good.” It usually comes after a short putt stops just shy of the hole, and before anyone has a chance to tap it in. For most recreational golfers, it’s simply part of the game. But should it be?

That question is at the heart of Episode 6 of Splitting Fairways, the THP podcast where Ryan “Hawk” and Jeremy “Lord Tox” tackle the conversations golfers have every day.

This week, the discussion centers on one of golf’s oldest unwritten rules: the gimme. Ryan argues that conceded putts are a practical necessity, helping keep rounds moving and making recreational golf more enjoyable. Jeremy counters that golf has only one finish line, the bottom of the cup, and every conceded putt turns an actual score into an educated guess.

Along the way, the conversation explores where gimmes came from, why every group seems to have its own definition of “inside the leather,” and whether routinely accepting short putts quietly inflates handicaps over time. We also examine why golfers who never seem to miss a two-footer during a casual round suddenly insist on putting everything out when money, trophies, or bragging rights are on the line.

Gimmes undoubtedly help pace of play, but they also raise an uncomfortable question: if a handicap is meant to reflect what you actually shoot, should posted scores include putts that were never made?

After listening, we want to hear from you.

What’s the longest putt that can honestly be called a gimme?

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Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 304. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday we give you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, Josh Talge from Titleist, joins the show to discuss what makes Titleist GTS so great and how the GTS300 fits into the lineup.

It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and Josh Talge dive into many topics including a full breakdown of the GTS fairway woods and who they are designed for. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as Titleist goes Off Course.

Episode 304 is here and Dan and Josh discuss the following topics and a whole lot more.

THPers played some quality golf with JT at Dormie Club
What makes the Pinehurst area so great
Full breakdown of the GTS fairway woods and who they are designed for
Important refinements were made to the mini driver concept
What makes GTS300 great and where the name came from
The fantastic T series irons got a visual boost
And so much more

You can listen to the show right here, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you do your listening and downloading from, including Spotify and more. Search for the Hackers Paradise and make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. After listening, come back over here and drop us a note below on what you agree and/or disagree with from the episode you just heard. If you get a chance, drop us a review wherever you listen from and let others know what you think of the show and/or channel.

Off course is now available in video form as well. Tune into the THPGolf YouTube Channel, jump into the latest episode’s video and watch the interaction between Dan and his guests each week rather than just listen.

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