Hosted by Brian Knudson, Club Junkie dives deep into the technical side of golf equipment with a focus on home club building. BK's show covers gear reviews, fittings, and industry trends, often featuring insights from manufacturers, club builders, and fitters. It’s aimed at true club junkies, who are obsessed with optimizing performance through equipment, with detailed discussions on shafts, heads, and customization that go well beyond surface-level product talk.
Latest episodes
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57 min
Srixon ZXi RKT Driver Tech Breakdown With Patrick Ripp
Srixon’s newest driver release is here—and we’re taking a deep dive into the technology, performance, and tour feedback behind the all-new Srixon ZXi RKT drivers!In this episode of…
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34 min
Two New Golf Weapons! Project X Titan Black Shaft & Callaway Quantum Mini
The Club Junkie Podcast is back with two pieces of golf gear worth checking out! Knudson dives into the Project X Titan Black driver shaft, breaking down its feel and performance,…
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58 min
The 10 Best Zero Torque Putters Ranked! My #1 Might Surprise You
Zero torque putters are everywhere right now, but which ones actually deserve a spot at the top?Knudson is counting down his Top 10 Zero Torque Putters, and this list has a new #1!…
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1 h 27
Srixon ZXi7 vs ZXi5 vs ZXi5+ | USGA Equipment Testing Explained + CRAZY PXG Prototype Driver
The new Srixon ZXi irons are here, and there’s a lot to unpack. On this episode of Club Junkie, I’m testing the new Srixon ZXi7, ZXi5 and ZXi5+ irons to see how the three models co…
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44 min
Can a 35g Shaft REALLY Work? Graphite Design Tour AD EK + Aretera AO2 Tested!
Two VERY different shafts are on the Club Junkie hot seat this week.I’m putting the new Graphite Design Tour AD EK driver shaft through its paces, then jumping into the ultra light…
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44 min
Can a 35g Shaft REALLY Work? Graphite Design Tour AD EK + Aretera AO2 Tested!
Two VERY different shafts are on the Club Junkie hot seat this week.I’m putting the new Graphite Design Tour AD EK driver shaft through its paces, then jumping into the ultra light…
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52 min
This $120 Wedge Is REALLY Good?! Plus Crazy Clubs & New KBS Shafts
Some seriously good golf equipment on this episode of Club Junkie.I’m putting a surprisingly good value wedge from Tour Edge through its paces to see how it stacks up, checking out…
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47 min
New Mizuno Pro S-4 Irons, Tour Proto Putters and a Big Reshafting Project!
The new Mizuno Pro S-4 irons are here, and I finally got a chance to put them to the test! I break down how they look, feel, and perform, plus whether they might be one of Mizuno's…
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46 min
Why Do I Actually Like These Irons?! + A Crazy Light Driver Shaft
New golf equipment is flying in, and this week on the Club Junkie Podcast we’re digging into some seriously interesting gear.First up, Brian puts the new McLaren Series 3 irons und…
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30 min
Are Electric Push Carts The Future? + New Toulon and Bettinardi Putters at the Tour Championship
This episode of Club Junkie is all about rolling around the course and checking out some fresh putter gear from the Tour Championship.First, I review the Navee Birdie 3X electric g…
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48 min
Titleist GTS300 Mini Driver Review + CRAZY Prototype Putters at the BMW Championship!
The Titleist GTS300 Mini Driver is here, and Club Junkie is putting it to the test! We break down how this new mini driver performs, where it fits in the bag, and whether it can ac…
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47 min
Did We WIN on my Golf Trip?! + TaylorMade Hi-Toe 5 Wedge Review & Sanfirth Putter
It’s golf trip recap time! I’m breaking down my annual guys golf trip, how I played, the good shots, the disasters, and most importantly… did we actually win?I also get into two ne…
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60 min
Testing The Cleveland RTZ2 Wedges! What Is A Mini Spinner?!
This week on the Club Junkie Podcast, we're diving into Cleveland Golf's new RTZ2 wedges to see if they deliver the feel, spin, and versatility golfers are looking for around the g…
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53 min
Bettinardi Matt Fitzpatrick Putters Reviewed Plus My Golf Trip Is Coming Up Soon!
The new Bettinardi Matt Fitzpatrick signature putters are finally here, and I spent some time taking a close look to see if they're more than just a limited edition collector's pie…
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58 min
JP Golf Prime Irons Review | Charlie Woods WITB at the USGA Junior Amateur
This week on the Club Junkie Podcast, Brian Knudson takes an in-depth look at the new JP Golf Prime irons to see if these premium forged irons live up to the hype. From looks and f…
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45 min
It's time to make a switch... Dan Carraher custom putter review
On this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, Brian Knudson reviews a custom Dan Carraher putter after spending time with it on the course. He also shares the latest updates to his g…
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36 min
The Best Value Shaft of 2026? VA Baddazz Gold and Spider ZT Americana Review
Can a more affordable shaft really compete with the premium options? This week on the Club Junkie Podcast, Brian Knudson puts the VA Composites Baddazz Gold wood shaft to the test.…
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34 min
New LAB Golf VZN.1i Putter Review + Rickie's New Cameron Prototype Putters
The latest Club Junkie Podcast is packed with some of the hottest gear in golf. Brian takes an in depth look at the new LAB Golf VZN.1i putter, breaking down how it performs on the…
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45 min
Two Unique Milled Putters Machine & Hog + Srixon's New Drivers Spotted!
On this episode of Club Junkie, Brian dives into two very different flatsticks that have been getting plenty of attention lately: the Machine M12 ZTX zero torque putter and the HOG…
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53 min
Cobra OPTM X vs OPTM Max K Driver Review + US Open Prototype Gear
On this week's episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we deliver an in-depth review and head-to-head comparison of the new Cobra OPTM X and Cobra OPTM Max K drivers. We analyze the la…