Gear Smart

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Which clubs should you be playing? Why are wedge grinds important? What the hell is Smash Factor and why does it matter? There's a lot to unpack in each of these questions. And Ryan Barath, Skratch's resident Gear Czar, has the answer. Every other week, Barath will be answering a selection of the hundreds of real reader questions he gets each week on Instagram, talking to the leading innovators in the gear space, and delivering the need-to-know information that can turn any dedicated golf fan into a bona fide gear head.

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Gear Smart

Episodes (38)

Apr 30th McLaren Golf is here, what you can learn from Nelly's irons and new spring releases
Apr 23rd Talking Titleist Ball Fitting with Patrick Dewar
Apr 16th RBC Chat and asking the question- are there too many golf clubs?

Gear Smart

Apr 30, 2026
51 minutes
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Ryan dives into McLaren Golf's new tour pro ambassadors, then breaks down Nelly Korda's dominant win at at the Chevron Championship–and what you can learn from her irons for your next fitting. He then talks about the newest spring releases in equipment and answers your questions from the Gear Smart Hotline. Make sure to follow the Gear Smart Instagram account for more equipment news from Ryan!

Gear Smart

McLaren Golf is here, what you can learn from Nelly's irons and new spring releases

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