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Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 309. 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, Mike Yagley and Scott Walsh join the show to discuss an epic journey exploring 8 different states through golf.

It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and Yags (along with Scott) dive into many topics including the challenge and excitement of following Route 66 and chasing ideas and recommendations from locals. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as Mike Yagley and Scott Walsh go Off Course.

Episode 309 is here and Dan and Yags discuss the following topics and a whole lot more.

100 years of Route 66
The challenge and excitement of following a route like 66
Exploring 8 States worth of golf potential
Avoiding chain hotels and food
Chasing ideas and recommendations from locals
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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Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 308. 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, James Miles joins the show to discuss whether or not PGA Tour players are getting a bit too lax with the rules.

It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and James dive into many topics including PGA Tour players vs the rules and how to make practicing a bit more fun. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as James Miles goes Off Course.

Episode 308 is here and Dan and James discuss the following topics and a whole lot more.

Are Tour pros getting too casual with the rules?
Making the PGA Tour Finale worth watching
Is practicing golf fun again?
Watching your swing on video can be so brutal
The benefits and education side of GolfTec instruction
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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Golf courses have never looked better. Fairways are striped, greens are smooth, bunkers are freshly raked and golfers have come to expect consistent conditions almost everywhere they play.

But are golf courses too easy?

On Episode 10 of Splitting Fairways, Hawk and Jeremy debate whether modern golf courses do enough to punish bad shots and, more importantly, where that punishment should actually come from.

Few topics get golfers fired up quite like loft jacking. Iron lofts have become stronger over the years, leading to plenty of comments about a modern 7-iron really being a 6-iron. But is looking at the number on the bottom of the club really that simple?

In Episode 9 of Splitting Fairways, Hawk and Jeremy tackle the loft-jacking debate and why stronger lofts aren’t necessarily good or bad.

Why Have Iron Lofts Become Stronger?

Modern iron construction has changed dramatically. Hollow-body designs, thinner faces, lower centers of gravity, and improved materials have allowed manufacturers to create irons that produce more ball speed while still launching the ball high enough to be playable.

For Hawk, that combination of added distance and forgiveness can be a major benefit. If a stronger-lofted 7-iron launches high, carries farther, and still has enough stopping power to hold a green, does it really matter what loft is stamped on the spec sheet?

Jeremy looks at things a little differently. As a golfer who already generates plenty of speed, chasing additional distance with an iron can create more problems than it solves. Spin, peak height, distance control, descent angle, and proper gapping throughout the set may be far more important than simply hitting a 7-iron farther.

Does Loft Jacking Really Matter?

Of course, stronger lofts can create other issues. The race to build the longest 7-iron can lead to larger gaps at the bottom of the bag and the need for additional wedges. At the same time, many of these distance-focused irons also provide forgiveness that can make the game easier for a wide range of golfers.

Maybe the loft-jacking debate doesn’t need a winner. Instead of worrying about whether your 7-iron has the loft of an old 6-iron, the better question might be whether it produces the launch, spin, height, forgiveness, consistency, and distance your game actually needs.

The loft-jacking debate is officially over. Well, at least until the comments open.

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Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 307. 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, Casey Shultz from Cleveland Golf joins the show to discuss the brand new RTZ 2 Wedges.

It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and Casey dive into many topics including bringing the legend Roger Cleveland in to deep dive on wedge design. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as Casey from Cleveland goes Off Course.

Episode 307 is here and Dan and Casey Shultz discuss the following topics and a whole lot more.

Bringing the legend Roger Cleveland in to deep dive on wedge design
Looking at a wedge through the lens of a designer
Important grind updates and additions for RTZ2
The benefits of ZipCore iQ
Tour Rack has some SERIOUS customization
The overhaul of the wedge customization options
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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