Club Fitting Q&A with Larry Bobka + The Algorithm of Winning

This episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts Podcast brings you expert insights from the tour van at Hazeltine. Join Drew Mahowald and Harrison Arnold as they welcome fitting legend Larry Bobka for a deep-dive Fitting Q&A session.

The guys recap a dominant performance by Cameron Young at the Cadillac Championship and a historic, "Tiger-esque" run by Nelly Korda. From the impact of a simple golf ball switch to the rare "Tour-only" equipment adjustments made by players like Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose, this episode is packed with technical analysis for the dedicated golfer.

🎙️ Episode Highlights: The "Larry Legend" Q&A: Larry Bobka discusses the success of the PING i540 irons and why even the longest hitters on Tour are leaning into more loft and shorter driver shafts.

Cameron Young’s Breakthrough: A look at the Titleist GT3 specs and the Pro V1x prototype that helped Young finally conquer Doral.

Nelly Korda’s Dominance: Breaking down the stats of her incredible winning streak and her specific TaylorMade/Ping combo set.

Fitting for the "Mid-Game": Larry and the team explain why combo sets and specific wedge shaft weights (heavier and softer) are essential for consistent scoring.

00:00:19 – Introduction

00:00:31 – Welcome from the Tour Van at Hazeltine

00:01:10 – Recapping the Cadillac Championship: Cameron Young’s Dominance at Doral

00:02:45 – The Science of the Switch: How a Ball Change Transformed Cam Young's Game

00:04:36 – LPGA Update: Nelly Korda’s Historic Statistical Run

00:06:55 – Equipment Headlines: Justin Rose & McLaren Golf, Jordan Spieth’s Driver Testing

00:09:53 – Tactical Gear: Tommy Fleetwood’s Unique Setup

00:11:54 – Winner’s Circle Specs: Diving into Cam Young’s WITB

00:17:45 – Nelly Korda’s WITB: Blended Irons and High-Loft Woods

00:19:09 – Larry Bobka Q&A: Surprising Success of the Ping i540

00:21:23 – Why PGA Pros Use Shorter/Heavier Driver Shafts

00:24:33 – Graphite vs. Steel in Wedges: Finding the Right Weight and Feel

00:30:24 – When to Switch to Graphite Iron Shafts

00:35:10 – Fitting Advice: The Danger of Full-Set Experiments

00:37:56 – What’s in Larry’s Bag? High-Loft Woods and Custom Forged Blades

00:41:59 – Don’t Fear the Loft: Why Low-Loft Ego is Killing Your Distance

00:47:38 – Live Q&A:

00:53:22 – Final Thoughts

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