Best Golf Equipment of 2025 | GolfWRX Members Choice Voting

Best Golf Equipment of 2025 | GolfWRX Members Choice Voting

Author: 2nd Swing Golf August 13, 2025 Duration: 1:10:09
This 2nd Swing Thoughts episode focuses on the best golf equipment of 2025 according to GolfWRX Members Choice Voting. Brian Knudson from GolfWRX joins to discuss the best drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges, putters, golf balls and shafts of 2025 and the results of the GolfWRX Members Choice Voting. What do you think of this year's results? Visit golfwrx.com for more information and results from 2025 GolfWRX Members Choice Voting.  2nd Swing's Drew Mahowald and Sean Bower also discuss the latest news in golf, TaylorMade's new MG5 wedges and take a closer look at Justin Rose's unique winning WITB from the FedEx St. Jude Championship.  00:00 Introduction05:00 Justin Rose WITB08:15 TaylorMade Milled Grind 510:00 Best Golf Equipment of 2025 w/ Brian Knudson12:20 Best Drivers17:00 Best Fairway Woods22:22 Best Hybrids28:26 Best Irons34:30 Best Wedges40:42 Best Blade Putters46:10 Best Mallet Putters53:25 Best Tour Golf Balls59:12 Best Graphite Shafts1:06:35 Conclusion The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bJFzfhoUmpHZF6fyFsjmX  LISTEN ON AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5e3b825-bae2-40d0-9ec4-722e96b99de6/2nd-swing-thoughts  LISTEN ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2nd-swing-thoughts/id1683899359 Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

For golfers who believe the right equipment is more than just a purchase-it's a pivotal part of their game, 2nd Swing Thoughts offers a clear advantage. This isn't about superficial reviews or fleeting opinions. Instead, the team at 2nd Swing Golf connects you directly with the engineers, fitters, and designers who shape the gear you use. Each conversation digs into the nuanced world of modern club technology, breaking down how subtle changes in loft, lie, shaft composition, and head design translate to tangible differences on the course. You'll gain a practical understanding of current equipment trends, moving beyond marketing buzzwords to grasp the actual physics and fitting principles that can lower your scores. The focus here is on actionable insight: learning not just what you might want to play, but precisely why a certain driver, iron, or wedge could be the key to unlocking your potential. It’s a deep, ongoing education in the tools of the sport, hosted by people who live and breathe golf tech every single day. Tune in to make your next equipment decision an informed one, armed with knowledge that turns speculation into confidence.
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The Best Drivers On Tour in 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:59
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts highlights the best drivers on the PGA Tour in 2026. But more specifically, this episode highlights the customizations done to the best drivers on the PGA Tour, and how the best players…
Scheffler Wins w/ 7 Wood, Should You Play One? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:15
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts focuses on the 7 wood decision so many golfers face. For Scottie Scheffler, the 7 wood decision dependent on the course and conditions he faces that week. For the average golfer, it's a…
7-Woods, Titleist Tour Truck + WITB Insights [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:11
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features a club fitting discussion on High Loft Woods, specifically 7 woods and 9 woods, and whether high loft woods can benefit your game. Plus, this episode includes an exclusive inte…
"What Is Optimal?" Club Fitting Optimization [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:09
What is optimal? It's the ultimate question in a club fitting. But, what's optimal is unique to every player, which makes every club fitting require different "optimal" numbers for each golfer. In this episode of 2nd Swi…
Jackson Koivun's 3M Open Win + Emma Carpenter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:16
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features a recap of the 3M Open, won impressively by Jackson Koivun after holding off a challenge by World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. The 3M Open is played at TPC Twin Cities, a short dri…
Ryan Fox's Win, Unique Clubs at The Open, & MGA State Amateur Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:53
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features a recap of The Open Championship and the win by Ryan Fox. As a Srixon and Cleveland staffer, Ryan Fox has a mix of mostly Srixon and Cleveland golf clubs in his bag, but some v…
Viktor Hovland's Win, KPMG Recap + Kate Smith-Stroh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:51
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features an interview with Kate Smith-Stroh, who was in the field for her first major championship at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. She shares her thoughts on playing a major in he…
U.S. Open Reaction + Club Fitting Deep Dive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:52
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features a golf club fitting Q&A with master fitter Harrison Arnold. He answers a series of golf club fitting questions submitted by viewers and listeners of 2nd Swing Thoughts. Plus, t…
When to Upgrade Your Driver? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:34
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features a golf driver discussion with master fitter Tyler Fitzel. He shares his thoughts on the improvements in driver technology and when it might be time for you to upgrade your golf…
Club Fitting Trends in 2026 + Nelly Korda & J.T. Poston's Wins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:55
This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts features a club fitting discussion with PGA Master Professional and 2nd Swing master club fitter Blaine Seitz on his fitting operation at PGA Coaching Center and what he's seen in the c…