PING Proving Grounds

Épisodes

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  Episode 103: Golf Mythbusters 05.10.2026 39min

  In this podcast episode, Marty and Shane put common golf beliefs to the test. Using research and insights from the PING Proving Grounds, they discuss Strokes Gained: Driving vs. Putting, spin characteristics out of the rough, and how wind affects ball flight.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Episode 102: Hunter Mahan 17.09.2026 1h 13min

  Six-time PGA TOUR winner, past Ryder Cup competitor, and longtime PING Pro Hunter Mahan joins Shane and Marty for a conversation about life on and off the golf course. Hunter reflects on his long relationship with PING, discusses his latest role coaching high school golf, and shares stories from his years competing at the highest level.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Episode 101: Iron Fitting 18.08.2026 28min

  Shane and Marty return to the pod for a deep dive into the fitting process for the scoring clubs. They cover PING’s iron lineup, WebFit, and how it can be used to jumpstart the fitting process, and what to consider when getting fit inside vs. outside.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Episode 100: Charles Barkley 22.07.2026 41min

  In a special 100th episode, Shane and Marty welcome friend of the PING brand, and two-time Hall of Famer, Charles Barkley to the Proving Grounds podcast. From rebuilding his infamous golf swing under the tutelage of Stan Utley, to stories from his time on the ‘92 U.S. Olympic "Dream Team" with Michael Jordan, the Chuckster holds court in this milestone episode.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Episode 99: Driver Fitting 10.07.2026 38min

  It’s the most important club in the bag, which makes the fitting process even more critical. In this episode, Shane and Marty take an in-depth look at the driver fitting process, exploring the G440 lineup and the technologies and data available to fitters and golfers to help find the right combination of distance and forgiveness off the tee.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Episode 98: Arccos (Feat. Sal Syed) 01.07.2026 38min

  Shane and Marty are joined by Sal Syed, CEO & Co-founder of Arccos, on the pod for an episode on PING’s partnership with Arccos, golf’s #1 game tracking platform. They discuss how the company has evolved from early prototypes to millions of shots tracked and insights that are helping golfers play better.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Episode 97: Wyndham Clark 25.06.2026 24min

  Shane and Marty are joined on the pod by last week's U.S. Open champion, Wyndham Clark. They discuss all things Shinnecock, including sleeping on the lead, insights on crucial shots, and all the details of his winning Scottsdale TEC Ally Blue Onset putter.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Episode 96: Erika Larkin 04.06.2026 31min

  Shane and Marty are joined at the Proving Grounds by Golf Digest Top 50 golf teacher and PING Brand Ambassador, Erika Larkin. They discuss how she got into the game, her teaching philosophies and how her partnership with PING came to be.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Episode 95: Your Questions Answered 14.05.2026 32min

  In this episode of the PING Proving Grounds podcast, Shane and Marty catch up on their tournament golf and take time to answer questions submitted by listeners. They touch on elements of equipment design and offer insights that golfers can take to their next fitting to help them build out their bag.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Episode 94: PING’s Commitment to Women’s Golf 06.05.2026 37min

  Shane and Marty are joined at the PING Proving Grounds by Stacey Pauwels, PING Vice President and granddaughter of PING Founder Karsten Solheim. They dive into the impact of Karsten’s wife, Louise Solheim, PING’s longstanding commitment to women’s golf, and the new G Le4 family.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Episode 93: Trackman (Feat. Fredrik Tuxen) 28.04.2026 51min

  Shane and Marty are joined by Fredrik Tuxen, CTO and co-founder of Trackman, to discuss the technology that has impacted every facet of the golf industry from equipment research and development, to the fitting environment and golf instruction. They cover the creation of Trackman, how it’s used at the PING Proving Grounds, and the future of the technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Episode 92: G740 Irons 15.04.2026 28min

  Dr. Erik Henrikson, PING Director of Golf Science, joins Shane and Marty at the PING Proving Grounds to discuss the G740 irons, the newest PING iron in the super-game-improvement category. They cover the new sole design, material innovations that have led to improvements in the sound, feel, and performance of the iron, and the new AWT 3.0 shaft.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Episode 91: Mason Howell at the Masters 08.04.2026 19min

  Shane is joined on the PING Tour Truck just outside the gates of Augusta National by 18-year-old amateur, Mason Howell, as he prepares to make his Masters debut. Along with his swing instructor, Bill Connally, they discuss Mason's tournament prep, staying in the Crow's Nest, equipment changes for the week, and what it's like missing a week of school to play in the Masters.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Episode 90: Scottsdale TEC Putters 02.04.2026 26min

  Shane and Marty are joined by Tony Serrano, PING Principal Design Engineer, to review the new Scottsdale TEC putter line. They discuss the research behind Eye-Q, a new Scottsdale TEC alignment technology, PING’s philosophy as it applies to the Onset models, and the other multi-material mallets in the lineup.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Episode 89: i540 Irons 19.03.2026 26min

  Travis Milleman, PING Senior Design Engineering Manager, joins Shane and Marty at the PING Proving Grounds for a discussion on the new i540 irons. They dive into the technologies that were used in the design and construction of the player-distance model, what type of player it’s suited for, and how it delivers more on-course performance in speed, stopping power, sound, and feel.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Episode 88: Daniel Berger 25.02.2026 32min

  Shane and Marty are joined on the PING Tour Truck by Daniel Berger, a recent addition to the PING roster on the PGA Tour. They discuss his transition to PING equipment, his golf journey and the keys to his game, and what life looks like off the golf course.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Episode 87: Viktor Hovland & Shay Knight 04.02.2026 29min

  Viktor Hovland and his caddie, Shay Knight, join Shane Bacon inside the new PING Tour Truck at TPC Scottsdale to discuss the upcoming WM Phoenix Open, recent swing changes Viktor has been working on, his interest in philosophy, and Viktor and Shay's player-caddie relationship.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Episode 86: s259 Wedges 30.01.2026 39min

  Senior Design Engineer, Jacob Clarke, joins Shane and Marty at the PING Proving Grounds to review the s259 wedge lineup. They cover the six grind options, the refinements that were made to the sole designs, and how Tour feedback plays a role in the research and development process. They also dive into the importance of wedge fitting and gapping.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Episode 85: G440 K Driver 21.01.2026 23min

  Shane and Marty are joined at the PING Proving Grounds by Ryan Stokke, PING Director of Product Design, to go behind the design of the G440 K driver. They dive into the design and development process, the innovations that contribute to PING's straightest and most forgiving model to date, and why MOI matters for all swing speeds.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Episode 84: Shaft Development 19.12.2025 23min

  Shane and Marty are joined at PING HQ by John Oldenburg, Director of Shaft Development, to dive into the world of graphite shafts. They discuss PING's approach to shaft design, the new PING Shaft Lab, and how the new space will be used to elevate PING's holistic approach to club design.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.