McLaren's Series 3 Was A Flop, But Is Their New Blade Redemption? Plus, Why Golf Ball Fittings Are Upside Down & Introducing 'Sprezzatura' And Your Best Vibesman Bags Of The Week

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This week, we start with a serious look at golf ball performance and testing after Joe has decided he's taken this part of his equipment choices without enough gusto over recent years. We unpack our thoughts on why starting a ball fitting from the green (recommended by many) might actually be the wrong approach for many players.

We also get our teeth into team golf after the recent additions of the Solheim Cup and Presidents Cup, and argue for bringing back mixed-team match play and classic historical formats to inject much-needed fun and whimsy back into the sport. Plus, we break down how bag setup played a crucial role in Manuel Elvira's recent breakdown at Wentworth, debate the true value and role of caddies in the modern game, and take a look at a viral weighted practice club. Finally, we give our honest review of the McLaren Series 1 irons, look through some of your fantastic vibesman golf bag submissions and introduce our new favourite word, sprezzatura!

Chapters:

0:00:00 - Introduction and waffle

0:02:20 - Joe is now taking golf ball testing seriously; why?

0:19:22 - Fixing team golf & bringing back classic formats

0:32:27 - Reigniting the modern caddie debate

0:44:57 - The Viral Weighted Practice Club

0:47:45 - McLaren Series 1 Iron review

0:59:45 - Ask The Pod & listener comments

01:05:00 - What is sprezzatura & your best vibesman bags