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Club Lab

Club Lab

Gene Parente, Jonathan Wall 71 episodes Latest Jun 3, 2026

Club Lab is a golf equipment podcast hosted by Golf Digest managing editor Jonathan Wall and Golf Laboratories founder Gene Parente. The show dives deep into the gear generating buzz through real robot-testing data, tour trends, and conversations with key industry figures. Each episode aims to make listeners smarter about the equipment in their bag.

Episodes

How 2026 players distance irons performed with a robot Jun 10, 2026 00:34:13 We put the hottest category in irons to the test on Golf Laboratories' swing robot, and the numbers were outstanding. JWall and Uncle Gene break it all down, and JWall learns the difference between negative and positive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We robot tested 2026 players irons Jun 3, 2026 00:26:04 Robot testing is not just for drivers! JWall and Uncle Gene put the latest offerings in the players irons category to the test on the Golf Laboratories swing robot, and, well, it's time for Gene to eat some crow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What to know about irons, with Chris Marchini May 27, 2026 01:03:21 Director of Golf Performance and Innovation at Dick's and Golf Galaxy Chris Marchini is back with JWall and Uncle Gene to answer your questions about irons, including what to look for in a fitting, how you know when it's time to get new irons and specific data points he uses to get the right clubs in players' hands. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou
Why TaylorMade's Qi4D loft sleeve is so important May 20, 2026 00:48:58 TaylorMade's newest driver, the Qi4D, is both lower launching and lower spinning than its Qi10 and Qi35 predecessors, but that only tells part of the story. JWall and Uncle Gene go in depth on what that actually means for ball flight and how adjusting the loft sleeve can make a big difference. But first, a surprise PGA Championship winner claims a major with some old equipment, TaylorMade moves to
We tested a cult classic against a current driver May 13, 2026 00:49:54 We put a cult classic driver up against its modern-day descendant on a swing robot and the results are in. But first, a smorgasbord of PGA Championship equipment notes, featuring Brooks Koepka's new putter, all 31 of Justin Rose's McLaren irons, Rickie Fowler's shortest driver of his career and a new L.A.B. Golf prototype putter appears. And would Cameron Young's golf ball actually conform under t
Robot testing drivers at 105 mph May 6, 2026 00:55:54 You asked. We answered. Robot testing on drivers at 105 mph results are in. But first, Tony Finau makes another putter change, Jordan Spieth does some more tinkering and switches to a ball you can play, while Cameron Young is playing one you cannot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Analyzing three iterations of Ping drivers May 1, 2026 00:48:26 JWall and Uncle Gene dive into the robot data on three iterations of Ping drivers. But first, McLaren enters the golf club space, but can they have staying power without a driver. And Brooks Koepka is once again an equipment free agent. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Crunching the numbers on 3 years of Cobra drivers Apr 23, 2026 00:44:56 The robot testing data is in on the last three years of Cobra drivers. But first, why Uncle Gene feels like he was beaten with a sack of quarters, and the return of the blade? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Robot testing three years of Callaway drivers Apr 15, 2026 01:14:49 JWall and Uncle Gene crunch the numbers on the past three years of Callaway drivers. But first, why Uncle Gene skipped Coachella this year, a Masters equipment recap and a deep dive on the proposed ball rollback. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
An interview with Steve Williams Apr 6, 2026 00:50:10 Steve Williams has been part of 14 major-winning player-caddie duos helping some of the best players across multiple generations decide which club to hit and how. He joined Jonathan Wall to discuss what 40 years inside the ropes can tell us about equipment that no launch monitor can. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso
Comparing three years of TaylorMade drivers Apr 1, 2026 01:00:30 It's that time of year again. New drivers are out and JWall and Uncle Gene have tested them on the robot. This week, we dive into the last three TaylorMade driver families: Qi10, Qi35 and Qi4D. Plus, it's Masters limited release season, when brands drop their Augusta-themed merch, Gary Woodland completes his improbable comeback with a unicorn driver and why Jake Knapp is a crazy person. Hosted by
Titleist releases a new driver ... in March? Mar 26, 2026 01:03:07 Same pod, new name. The Golf IQ Equipment Pod is now Club Lab! On this episode, JWall and Uncle Gene discuss Titleist's March (?!) driver release, a new putting contraption and a new brand in the golf space. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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