
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... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 25 | Founded | a year ago |
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Ahead of Brooks Koepka =PGA TOUR return this week, Ryan breaks down what he's got in his bag–including a very old Nike club. Then Ryan chats about Scottie Scheffler's 20th PGA TOUR win, including why he keeps going back to an old reliable driver.
An... more
It's PGA Show week, so Ryan breaks down all the new gear that's dropping, including the Titleist SM11s, and chats about Chris Gotterup's win in Hawaii using the new Bridgestone ball.
Then Rob Hogan aka Speed Golf Rob joins Ryan to talk about his jou... more
Ryan is diving into more equipment hitting the USGA conforming list, including a new PING mini driver. Then he breaks down Cobra's new OPTM line, the PXG Gen 8 irons, and fresh equipment contracts in play at the Sony Open before answering a question ... more
Ryan breaks down the fresh 2026 launches of the week, including Mizuno irons, drivers, and putters, TaylorMade's Qi4D driver, and the Titleist ProV1x Left Dash.
Then he brings back Ryan's bargain bin, and answers questions from the listener hot line... more
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Focused on the intricacies of golf equipment and gear, this podcast addresses a wide range of topics relevant to enthusiasts, from the importance of proper fitting and innovative designs to analyzing the latest gear releases from leading brands. Ryan Barath engages with industry experts and delves into practical insights, making complex concepts like wedge grinds and smash factor accessible to listeners. This unique blend of technical knowledge and personal anecdotes creates a platform where golfers of all levels can enhance their understanding of the gear that impacts their game.
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Recent guests on Gear Smart include:
1. Rob Hogan
2. Vijay Singh
3. Marco Penj
4. Brian Knudson
5. Marshall Thompson
6. Adam Legg
7. Zach Oakley
8. Matt Bovee
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