The new Chrome Soft X LS is here which means the Chrome Soft Family has a new member! We are really excited about this new addition which has already generated some buzz on TOUR. But this begs the question, which Chrome Soft ball should I be playing? In this edition of the Fitting Room Podcast, our Director of Player Fitting and Performance, Michael Vrska and Golf Ball R&D Manager, Nick Yontz break down the new Chrome Soft X LS, where it fits in the Chrome Soft family, and which Chrome Soft ...
Mar 18, 2021•12 min
At the Fitting Room, our episodes with Tour Players are some of our favorites since we always learn something new from the best players in the world. We were lucky enough to get some time with Kevin Na earlier this year fresh off his big win at the 2021 Sony Open and we go deep into his winning bag, his red hot putter, and his process for testing and evaluating new equipment. Have fitting questions or episode requests? Hit us up on the Callaway Community in the Fitting Corner: community.callaway...
Mar 04, 2021•19 min
Description of podcast - This year there are three New Epic Driver models, all fast, all forgiving...so which one really is right for you? In this episode of the Fitting Room the team puts all three drivers head to head to head to head. Same loft, same shaft, same Opti-Fit configuration to see what the performance and tendencies of each club are. The results were pretty interesting and definitely surprised us. Enjoy the latest Fitting Room Face Off! Have fitting questions or questions on the New...
Feb 18, 2021•16 min
The secret menu items at a restaurant are always the best. So we thought...what if we could bring that same concept to our Apex Combo set offerings? Sure, the classic "Mixed set" of Apex and Apex Pro has been available in the past, but with the addition of the Apex DCB and Apex MB the possibilities become a little more interesting. And thanks to Callaway's Director of Fitting and Player Performance, Michael Vrska, we took our combo set offerings to the next level. There are FOUR (!) combo sets o...
Feb 14, 2021•31 min
Earlier this year, we went through the new Apex Irons and broke down each model, the design profile, and in general which player is each model designed for. For many reasons, we wanted to put our hypothesis to the test and see what happens to perfomance when one player hits all three irons. So Nate, D-Nevs, and Producer Tyler went to the Ely Callaway Performance Center and hit each head built to their respective specs to evaluate the performance and tendencies of each club...and the results offe...
Feb 11, 2021•27 min
Description of podcast - The White Hot insert is perhaps the most legendary and renown putter face insert of all time. It's two-part urethane insert that achieves an almost mythical combination of feel, sound, and performance. It has been the gold standard for putter inserts for 20+ years on Tour and is still the preferred insert of the best in the world. There's also a good chance you have a white hot putter stashed in the garage somewhere.The release of the new White Hot OG line this year is o...
Feb 08, 2021•30 min
Description of podcast - Last year the MAVRIK Fairway Woods were considered to be the golden standard of high ball speed fairway woods. So when we got early testing back that showed the new Epic Speed Fairways we're 7.2 yards longer (!) than MAVRIK, we knew we would have to dig into these bruiser's on the Fitting Room. There are two Epic Fairway models this year, the Epic Speed and Epic Max, in this episode we run you through the tech, specs, and best way to set these fairway woods up for maximu...
Feb 01, 2021•27 min
It's time to talk about the big stick! The New Epic family of Drivers has arrived. Whether it's the new Epic Speed, the Epic Max or Epic Max LS, they are fast, forgiving, distance machines that will have you hitting it longer and straighter (once you get fit, of course!) than ever before. But with three unique Epic head models, we wanted to give you a deep dive into the tech, performance characteristics, and specs+options, so by the end of this podcast you know exactly which Epic Driver you shou...
Jan 26, 2021•25 min
Description: Here at the Fitting Room there is little that gets us more excited than an Apex Irons year. They are always the best looking, best feeling, and highest performing irons that we get to break down. So we wanted to get this year started by digging into the BRAND NEW Apex 21 line that features three unique sets: Apex 21, Apex Pro, and the new Apex DCB. With these three models there is literally an Apex Iron for everyone. In this episode, we break down what's new with Apex 21 and dig int...
Jan 19, 2021•32 min
Our listeners wanted it, so we delivered. In this episode of the Fitting Room we put the latest trend on tour to the test. The Fitting Room Team built up 47in driver shafts to go head to head with our 45.5in gamers and compared the results. They were surprising to say the least. Tune in to hear the results of our test, and some best practices if you want to give it a shot. Have questions? Hit us up on the community: community.callawaygolf.com/categories/…ngCorner-71 See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Dec 21, 2020•25 min
In this edition of the Fitting Room we bring you a Distance Fitting in action. We recently ran a contest with AmatuerGolf.com to give a lucky winner a brand new set of X Forged Irons, but in Fitting Room fashion, we had to make sure our winner was fully dialed in, so Nate and John Mlynarski took Nathan Lee through a Callaway Distance Fitting to make sure he is locked in next time he gets out on course.Tune in to hear how a Distance Fitting works, and how Callaway Master Fitters can fit you for n...
Dec 03, 2020•35 min
This week the Fitting Room tackles one of the hottest trends in equipment, longer driver shafts. On TOUR over the last few months we have seen more than a handful of players ditch the usual 45in length shaft, trying longer length options in the search for more ball speed and distance. We dig in to this new trend, the pros and the potential cons, build considerations, and if this is a trend that is here to stay. Thinking about trying it out? Hit us up on the Callaway Community: community.callaway...
Nov 23, 2020•35 min
Description of podcast - Graphite irons shafts dominate the lightweight market and are a popular choice for higher handicappers. But graphite has yet to become a serious consideration for better players. But that is starting to change and we are starting to see better player offerings like the new Callaway X Forged CB coming out with high performance graphite irons shafts as a stock option. So we wanted to talk to the experts and get the scoop on Graphite Irons shafts for the low handicapper. In...
Nov 02, 2020•33 min
The Golden Boy, Oscar De La Hoya joins us in the Fitting Room to talk about his love for golf and to breakdown his recent fitting and new clubs. Nate and Oscar get into how his life in boxing translates onto the course and how some newly fit equipment have changed his game. Have a question? Hit us up on the Callaway Community: community.callawaygolf.com/categories/…ngCorner-71 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 19, 2020•30 min
This edition of the Fitting Room is a serious episode, for the serious player... Why? Because we are breaking down three brand new irons that the discerning better players will absolutely go nuts over. The new Apex MB's and the new X Forged CB and UT irons are here! This is the top of the pyramid when it comes to irons, and are designed specifically for the elite Tour players and better players out there. Tune in to get the full rundown from Nate and D-Nevs on the design features and philosophy,...
Oct 13, 2020•40 min
At the Fitting Room we love to pick the brains of the worlds top master fitters. Trent Maxwell is a top-50 fitter and recent Callaway Master Staffer and The Windmill Golf Center where he is the Director of Fitting is Ohio's #1 Fitting location. In this episode of the Fitting Room we get into Trent' fitting process and methodology, his favorite parts of club fitting, and how you could potentially get fit by Trent himself. Have a question? Hit us up on the Callaway Community: community.callawaygol...
Oct 05, 2020•37 min
Are you ready for more shaft talk? We received more questions than we could answer in last weeks Shaft Fact or Fiction episode. So we are back this week to dig deeper into shaft dynamics, shaft selection (without breaking the bank), bust some more common shaft myths, and answer questions from the Callaway Community. Have a a question about Golf Shafts? Hit us up on the Callaway Community: community.callawaygolf.com/categories/ …ngCorner-71 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 29, 2020•38 min
Shafts. This is easily the topic of conversation the Fitting Room team gets the most questions on. Everyone is out there looking for that shaft(s) that is/are perfect for their game. But there are also a lot of misconceptions out there about shafts. So in this edition of The Fitting Room, Nate and Gerritt are joined by Fujikura's Austin Tudor to talk shaft design, the most important elements in shaft selection, bust some common shaft myths, and answer questions from the Callaway Community. Have ...
Sep 21, 2020•48 min
You just got fit for your brand new game improvement irons. They are easy to launch, go a long way, and you are hitting more greens….then your bag transitions into traditional blade style wedges? Many golfers out there find traditional wedges hard to hit consistently. That’s why one of the hottest trends in wedge design is the Cavity Back wedge, a more forgiving and versatile option, that blends seamlessly with your irons. In this episode of the Fitting Room, Nate and Dave “Specs” Neville break ...
Sep 15, 2020•25 min
Are female golfers limited to just the specific women’s lines of clubs? On this episode of the Fitting Room, Nate is joined by Kim Johnson, LPGA Class A Instructor and member of the Callaway Women’s Task Force, to discuss the best practices for fitting female golfers. And we introduce the brand new Big Bertha REVA complete lineup of clubs. Check out the new REVA B21 line here: https://www.callawaygolf.com/ Have Fitting Questions: https://community.callawaygolf.com/categories/FittingCorner-71 See...
Aug 31, 2020•28 min
For an iron to be forgiving, it must deliver consistent launch, spin, and speed regardless of ball and turf contact. Shots hit low on the face, high on the face, thin, or fat all must be accounted for in the design. And on top of that, it must also inspire confidence at address. Today Nate and Dave introduce a breakthrough in iron forgiveness: The Big Bertha B21 Irons. Check out the new line here: https://www.callawaygolf.com/ Have Fitting Questions: https://community.callawaygolf.com/categories...
Aug 24, 2020•28 min
The slice is the most common flaw among amateur golfers and one that fitters everywhere are work to help golfers manage. In this weeks episode we break down the various different causes of a slice and the newest tool in the fitters tool belt to combat it: The Big Bertha B21 Woods. Join Nate Adelman and Dave Neville as they fight back against the slice with the Big Bertha B21 lineup. Check out the new line here: https://www.callawaygolf.com/ Have Fitting Questions: https://community.callawaygolf....
Aug 18, 2020•34 min
Nate Adelman is joined by Dave Neville to take a deep dive into YOUR questions on this Mailbag Episode They discuss different ways to measure length, the right 3 Wood and much more! Have Fitting Questions: https://community.callawaygolf.com/categories/FittingCorner-71 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28, 2020•29 min
An often misunderstood aspect of club fitting is "swing weight". Swing weight is an element of club fitting that is extremely important, very player dependent, and just about anything you do to a club will affect it's swing weight. Join us this week on the Fitting Room as Nate and Gerritt break down swing weight. We dig into what it is, how having the right swing weight for each club can help you, how to avoid swing weight mistakes, and how to determine YOUR swing weight. Have Fitting Questions:...
Jul 20, 2020•45 min
This week's edition of the Fitting Room is a special one, because Nate is joined by Phil Kenyon and Sean Toulon, two of the most influential men in the craft of putting. Phil Kenyon (if you haven't already heard of him) is the premier and most sought after putting coach to the BEST players in the world. Working with countless major champions including 2018 Open Champion, Francesco Molinari. Sean Toulon, GM of the Odyssey brand and the man driving much of today's putter innovation co-hosts with N...
Jul 14, 2020•51 min
Chase Seiffert is an up-and-coming Rookie on the PGA Tour this year and also happens to be a member of our Callaway Tour Staff. When one of the Callaway Tour Reps let us know he was a fellow "tinkerer" we knew we had to get him on the Fitting Room! In this episode of the Fitting Room we dig into Chase's WITB (spoiler alert: BEAUTIFUL IRONS), the love of his MAVRIK Woods, his experience on TOUR so far, and a quick look at his tinkering workshop. Have Fitting Questions: https://community.callawayg...
Jul 06, 2020•26 min
The New Chrome Soft X is here! In this episode of the Fitting Room, Nate and Jason Finley revisit the 2020 Chrome Soft and Chrome Soft X product deep dive episode.Now that Chrome Soft X is available. Tune in to find out how both Chrome Soft balls can help your game and the new improvements they have over last years models. Plus, the ever important question...which ball is right for my game? Have Fitting Questions: https://c https://community.callawaygolf.com/categories/FittingCorner-71 Get the n...
Jun 29, 2020•42 min
Nate and Gerritt are back with another deep dive edition of the Fitting Room. This time we dig into club length. Did you know that length plays an influence on flex, swing weight, overall weight, and lie angle? Tune in this week and we will show you how to use "length" properly in your equipment set-up. Have Fitting Questions: https://community.callawaygolf.com/categories/FittingCorner-71 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 22, 2020•47 min
There is no one more discerning and thoughtful when it comes to their equipment than Phil Mickelson. So when he put in the new KBS TD shafts in his woods, we got a mailbag full of questions about his new set-up. So we went right to the experts from KBS, R&D Director Kim Braly (KBS=Kim Braly Shafts) and TK (Thomas Kalinowski) to get the details on the design, specs, and performance of the new TD Woods shaft. The Fitting Room team also visited the KBS Tour Experience in Carlsbad, CA to get fit...
Jun 15, 2020•36 min
This week on the Fitting Room, the one-and-only, wedge master, Roger Cleveland, helps us break down the new JAWS MD5 Raw wedges. Join us as we dig into the development, design, and application of JAWS wedges, the Raw finish and how to improve your wedge game. Check out JAWS RAW - https://www.callawaygolf.com/golf-clubs/wedges/wedges-2020-md5-jaws-raw.html Have Questions? Hit us up on the Callaway Community - https://community.callawaygolf.com/categories/FittingCorner-71 See omnystudio.com/listen...
Jun 04, 2020•27 min
