Welcome to Kick Point: The Golf Gear Show brought to you by Golf Monthly. Each week a new episode will land providing you with in-depth gear-related insights. Whether you are thinking your next purchase or you’re interested in the finer details behind golf club design and fitting, this show provides a light-hearted, informative look at all areas of golf equipment.
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Can Odyssey Dethrone The Spider Tour? (ft. Min Woo Lee's Verdict) Odyssey Turtle Putters Review, Joe's TGL Playoff With Kevin Kisner & The History Of Callaway Golf
This week, we are reporting live from the Sofi Centre in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, at the launch event for the new Odyssey Turtle putters. We had a really fun time testing out these new flat sticks, hitting shots inside the incredible TGL arena, and even playing in a wild alternate-shot playoff alongside PGA Tour stars Min Woo Lee and Kevin Kisner (more on that from Joe in the episode).
Later in the episode, Min Woo Lee joins us for a quick chat to cover his equipment preferences, including his thoughts on putter setups, his leather grip routine, and how many gloves he burns through on a hot day. Plus, we dive into a deep history of Callaway Golf, tracing the brand from its origins with Eli Callaway back in the 1980s through legendary innovations like S2H2 technology, the game-changing Big Bertha drivers, the acquisition of Odyssey, and iconic favourites like the Warbird and Steelhead fairway woods.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Sofi Centre
01:47 Odyssey Turtle launch & TGL playoff
04:59 Odyssey Turtle putter initial thoughts
10:20 Testing a vintage Callaway Warbird putter
12:41 Interview with Min Woo Lee
22:11 Behind the scenes on the Callaway tour truck
24:38 History of Callaway Golf
27:30 S2H2 technology & Big Bertha drivers
35:10 Acquisition of Odyssey Putters
38:37 Roger Cleveland & Callaway wedges
41:46 Favourite historic Callaway clubs
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30 Oct 2026
Have Direct-To-Consumer Drivers Finally Caught Up? Takomo Ignis D2 Driver Review! Plus, The True Difference Between Range Golf Balls And Real Golf Balls & Our Reaction To Bryson's Return To YouTube
We kick things off with a lively discussion about Bryson DeChambeau's return to YouTube and what it says about the current landscape of professional golf and content creation. Moving into equipment, we break down testing data comparing premium tour balls to standard range balls, looking at how launch, spin, and ball speed dramatically alter performance - and why range data shouldn't always be taken as gospel. We then take a deep dive into the Takomo Ignis 2 driver, evaluating its design changes, non-conforming predecessor, shaft offerings, and overall value against top OEM brands.
Later in the show, Joe shares his hands-on experience testing the latest Graphite Design shafts, including the Tour AD FI and the new EK model. We also examine Proto Concept irons and unpack a broader debate around iron offset, testing whether it actually impacts performance or if it is purely a visual preference. Finally, we tackle viewer questions in Ask the Pod, covering everything from classic 1980s one-club TV challenges to advice on building a starter set for beginners
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Get in touch with Dan and Joe and 'Ask The Pod' via our email: kickpointpodcast@futurenet.com
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23 Oct 2026
Are Miura Irons Really Worth The Hype? We've Tested All 7 Models! Plus, How To Combat Indoor Fitting Anxiety, Does Tipping Shafts Have Any Real Effects & The Eccentric Life Of Jarmo Sandelin
This week, we start with a debate on green fees - how much is too much to pay for a round of golf? Joe then introduces a brand-new segment called Streets Will Never Forget, taking a deep dive into the colourful career, wild outfits, and bizarre Ryder Cup stories of cult golf hero Jarmo Sandelin. Over at the Wofcom testing site, Joe puts shaft tipping to the test to see if standard industry practices actually lower launch and spin, or if it’s all just marketing hype. Plus, we finally get hands-on with Miura irons, testing seven models from their pure MB-101 blade to forgiving hollow-body designs. To wrap up, we answer your listener questions in Ask the Pod, covering groove repair options and how to handle indoor fitting anxiety - enjoy!
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