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Club Lab

Club Lab

Gene Parente, Jonathan Wall 71 Episodes Jul 22, 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

And now, a Royal Rumble of drivers
And now, a Royal Rumble of drivers Jul 22, 2026 00:37:05 A couple weeks ago, we gave you a Royal Rumble of irons. Now, we've done the same with drivers. But first, an equipment recap from the Open Championship, including why you might want to put a putter head on a telephone pole. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Equipment notes for the Open Championship
Equipment notes for the Open Championship Jul 15, 2026 00:46:31 You asked, we listened. We tested Titleist's GTS drivers at 105 mph on the Golf Laboratories swing robot, and the results were intriguing. But first, it's Open Championship week, which means a whole lot of changes at both ends of the bag for many tour pros. High lofted woods become long irons and mini drivers and new bounce options are in play for wedges on the baked, firm, sandy soil. Hosted by S
A Royal Rumble of irons
A Royal Rumble of irons Jul 8, 2026 00:40:08 Who says irons need to be in one category or another? We put every iron we tested on the Golf Laboratories swing robot in one big pot and picked the most outstanding few in a bunch of categories. But first, some tour talk as players head over to Britain for the Open Championship. Look for some long irons this in place of fairway woods. Plus, L.A.B. Golf collabs with Uncrustables? Hosted by Simplec
We put Titleist's GTS drivers to the test
We put Titleist's GTS drivers to the test Jul 1, 2026 00:53:53 Titleist made waves with its April release of its new GTS line of drivers. And there was a whole lot of hullabaloo around how much ball speed, and, in turn, distance pros were gaining. JWall and Uncle Gene finally got their hands on some drivers and put them to the test on the Golf Laboratories swing robot. Also, Viktor Hovland's driver change pays off and what's the deal with Damascus steel? Host
Some surprising super game improvement iron data
Some surprising super game improvement iron data Jun 24, 2026 00:43:32 JWall and Uncle Gene are back from their respective vacations and we have lots of super game improvement iron robot data to discuss. But first, Wyndham Clark's Ping Scottsdale Tec putter carries him to his second U.S. Open title and the USGA delays its rollback plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adve
Robotic iron analysis: Game Improvement Irons
Robotic iron analysis: Game Improvement Irons Jun 17, 2026 00:29:56 Our summer robot analysis series continues with game improvement irons as JWall and Uncle Gene break down the data from the Golf Laboratories swing robot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
How 2026 players distance irons performed with a robot
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
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
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
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
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
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.

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