Golf equipment is incredible, but most people only know that what they have in their hands or on their backs or feet works for them. On The Bag Room, Ryan Ballengee talks with the people behind these products to understand how equipment is researched, designed and made -- and how it can ultimately help us golfers.
20: Talking smarter golf with Newton Shafts' Aki Yorihiro
03-22-2024
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Sacks Parente Golf co-founder Aki Yorihiro to talk about the brand's new Newton Shafts, fitting for players, creating a better shaft for the driver and so much more.
19: Taking risks, making headcovers and giving back with Bluetross' Marc Hanson
03-01-2024
In this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Bluetross co-founder Marc Hanson to talk about starting his company, his journey to making headcovers and other accessories, finding materials, business challenges and so much more.
18: Talking PXG Black Ops with CPO Brad Schweigert
01-30-2024
On this episode of The Bag Room, Ryan Ballengee is joined by PXG Chief Product Officer Brad Schweigert to talk about the company's new Black Ops driver, driver design, club fitting and so much more that golfers need to hear.
17: Fitting the pros and joes for PXG with Scott Kim
10-31-2023
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Scott Kim, the LPGA Tour manager for PXG. The pair talk about the great year PXG has enjoyed on the LPGA, including four wins from world No. 1 Celine Boutier and Megan Khang's breakthrough. How do top players fit into PXG and how does that experience work for recreational players at PXG locations?
16: Collaborating with Ecco and Erik Van Rooyen
10-16-2023
On this show, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Ecco Golf's Todd Davidson to discuss their recent shoe collaboration with PGA Tour player and noted fashionisto Erik van Rooyen. We talk about what went into the process and the many things Ecco brings to the table in golf footwear.
