Your Golf Podcast by NCG

In this episode of the Your Golf Podcast by NCG, Oliver Jennings from TaylorMade goes through the biggest equipment mistakes amateur golfers make, and why understanding exactly what’s in your golf bag can be just as important as getting a custom-fitting in the first place.We go behind the scenes at the TaylorMade Kingdom at The Grove, showing the technology used during fittings and what makes the facility different from a traditional fitting experience.Oliver goes into club fitting, putter technology and some of the latest equipment from TaylorMade.We take a close look at the 2026 TaylorMade Spider putter range and discuss how putter fitting can help you understand how different features of a putter massively impacts your game.Oliver also talks through the TaylorMade MG5 and Hi-Toe 5 wedges and why testing them from different lies and in bunkers is so important when finding the right setup.

Your Golf Podcast host Nicola Slater chats to George Thompson, Senior Marketing Lead at Mizuno, about the brand’s latest equipment launches and what goes on behind the scenes when developing new products.Nicola and George explore Mizuno’s Japanese heritage and approach to club design, before diving into the technology behind its latest drivers, M.Craft X putters and new Mizuno Pro S-4 irons.George also explains the importance of custom fitting and how the brand's iconic blend of feel, forgiveness and performance has led to the phrase on everyone's lips where the brand is concerned: Nothing feels like a Mizuno.

20 wedges went head-to-head. One was crowned the winner. But which one?NCG puts 20 of the biggest wedge names in golf through a serious Best in Class test, with pitching, chipping and bunker testing alongside spin, forgiveness, looks, feel and value.There are some surprising results, some seriously close scores and plenty of disagreement between the testers.But which wedge came out on top?

Srixon’s new ZXi iron range is here, and we’re getting the inside story from Joe at Srixon.Nicola Slater is joined by Joe to take a closer look at the new ZXi irons, including the exciting ZXi5+, how it fits into the range and why it could offer the perfect blend of looks, forgiveness and performance.They also discuss the ZXi5 and ZXi7, building combo sets, Srixon’s Tour V.T. sole, the precision behind Srixon’s forging process and the importance of getting properly fitted rather than simply choosing irons based on loft numbers.Plus, we chat about Ryan Fox putting the ZXi5+ into play and the return of legendary wedge designer Roger Cleveland.What makes the new ZXi range different, and which iron could be right for your game?

In this episode of the NCG Your Golf Podcast, Nicola Slater and Jack Backhouse dive into NCG’s latest wedge testing, with 21 wedges put through their paces at Leeds Golf Centre.They discuss what makes a great wedge, from looks, feel and forgiveness to turf interaction, grind options, green-side performance and spin. They also look at why wedge fitting is often overlooked and what golfers should consider when choosing the wedges in their bag.Plus, Nicola speaks to Toby Graves from Avoda about the brand’s approach to wedge design, its innovative technology and the thinking behind its different wedge options, including varying bounce and length configurations. With some of the biggest names in golf equipment involved in NCG’s test, Nicola and Jack also discuss their early impressions and what makes one wedge stand out from another.

How do you design a golf club four years before it reaches the shelves? And what can 3D printing actually do that traditional manufacturing can't?On this episode of the NCG Your Golf Podcast, Nicola Slater is joined by Doug Roberts, Vice President of Research, Development and Innovation at Cobra, to go behind the scenes of how Cobra develops its latest golf equipment.Doug explains the thinking behind Cobra's 3D-printed irons, including how the technology allows the company to redistribute weight and create the forgiveness of a game-improvement iron in a more compact, tour-inspired shape. He also reveals how 3D printing is being used in Cobra's putters and why certain designs simply wouldn't be possible using conventional manufacturing.The conversation also covers Cobra's new Optum driver range, the research behind its focus on distance, forgiveness and accuracy, the thinking behind POI technology and how the Future Fit 33 system gives golfers more fitting options.A fascinating look inside the technology, testing and innovation shaping the golf clubs of today and tomorrow.

What really separates the best putters from the average club golfer?In this episode of the NCG Your Golf Podcast, Nicola Slater is joined by specialist putting coach and senior AimPoint instructor Jamie Donaldson to break down the fundamentals of better putting.Jamie explains why speed control is arguably the most important part of putting, how swing length and tempo influence distance control, and why so many amateurs struggle with their longer putts.They also discuss putting setup, ball position, eye position, arm structure and the common misconception that your eyes need to be directly over the ball. The pair also look at how professional golfers approach speed control and what club golfers can do to improve their own putting.Jamie also shares insights from working with some of the world's best players, as well as practical drills that golfers can use to improve their distance control and reduce those costly three-putts.If you're looking to become a better putter, this is one episode you won't want to miss.

How do you decide which putter is truly the best?In this episode of the NCG Your Golf Podcast, Nicola Slater and Jack Backhouse take a deep dive into NCG’s brand-new Best in Class: Putters testing, explaining exactly how the new methodology works.From 36 putters across blades, mallets and zero-torque models to a panel of testers putting each club through its paces, Nicola reveals how NCG has moved away from relying on a single tester’s opinion. The putters were assessed across categories including looks, sound and feel, technology, forgiveness, stability, consistency and value for money.They also discuss some of the biggest surprises from the testing, the putters that stood out in different categories, and why testing golf equipment fairly is far more complicated than it might seem.If you’re interested in putters, equipment testing or finding out which clubs are actually worth your money, this is one to watch.