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PING Proving Grounds

The PING Proving Grounds podcast dives into PING"s celebrated history and immeasurable contributions to golf equipment, custom fitting and the game of golf in general. Broadcaster Shane Bacon and Marty Jertson, PING"s Vice President of Fitting and Performance and professional golfer, discuss what happens behind the scenes at the PING Proving Grounds where data-driven research helps a team of scientists and engineers develop products and fitting tools to help golfers play their best. From the gold

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24:48

Episode 68: Erik Anders Lang

PING Proving Grounds ·

2025/03/24

Shane and Marty are joined in the PING Tour Truck by Erik Anders Lang, film maker and founder of Random Golf Club. They chat about his intro into golf, the origins of Random Golf Club and the Mad Scramble Tour, and his partnership with PING. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:14

Episode 67: Scottsdale Putters

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2025/03/05

Shane and Marty are joined in the PING Putter Lab by Tony Serrano, PING Principal Design Engineer, to discuss the new Scottsdale putter family. They dive into the PEBAX insert, the return of the Craz-E, and the SuperStroke grip collaboration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:18

Episode 66: G440 Irons (Feat. Dr. Paul Wood)

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2025/02/20

Dr. Paul Wood, PING VP of Engineering, joins Shane and Marty at the PING Proving Grounds to discuss the design and development of the G440 irons. They dive into the importance of the PurFlex cavity badge, the EYE2-inspired sand wedge, and the benefits of AFS 3D fitting to dial in spin rates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:49

Episode 65: Jim Knous

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2025/02/05

Shane and Marty sit down with Jim Knous, former PING Pro turned Fitting Science Manager, to talk about his transition from life on Tour to an engineer at PING. They revisit his experience at the 2024 WM Phoenix Open and dive into his strategy to continue to try and qualify and play at the highest level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:50

Episode 64: G440 Fairway Woods & Hybrids (Feat....

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2025/01/31

Shane and Marty welcome Travis Milleman, PING Design Engineering Manager, to the podcast to take a closer look at the G440 fairway woods and hybrids. They discuss Free Hosel design, the refined fairway wood face heights, and how to leverage fitting solutions like PING Co-Pilot and the Gapping App to optimize the longer clubs in your bag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:25

Episode 63: G440 Driver (Feat. Dr. Erik Henrikson)

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2025/01/17

Shane and Marty are joined at the PING Proving Grounds by Dr. Erik Henrikson, PING Director of Golf Science, to dive deep into the G440 driver family. They discuss the evolution of the ‘G’ series, the driver R&D process, and the innovation and technologies that deliver more speed and distance off the tee than ever before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:05

Episode 62: Your Questions Answered

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2024/12/19

In the final episode of 2024, Shane and Marty take time to answer questions submitted by the PING Proving Grounds pod community. They discuss how to evaluate your equipment, Marty’s ‘Thriver’ specs, favorite interviews of the year, and sole grind options to consider in your wedges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:45

Episode 61: Indoor vs. Outdoor Fitting

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2024/12/12

As winter approaches, Shane and Marty discuss the differences between indoor and outdoor fittings, including tips on how to make the most of the indoor fitting environment, and ways to gamify the fitting experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:48

Episode 60: Fitting Science (Feat. Chris Broadie)

PING Proving Grounds ·

2024/12/05

Shane and Marty welcome Chris Broadie, PING Fitting Science Manager, to the podcast to discuss the progression of statistics in sports over the years, the vital role data science plays in the research and development process, future club trends in professional golf, and making pro-level fitting tools available to everyday golfers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:59

Episode 59: Science Friction

PING Proving Grounds ·

2024/11/07

Shane and Marty tackle a big topic in wedge performance — spin. They discuss how spin is created, the factors that alter it, and how to control it in various scenarios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:12

Episode 58: Golf Blueprint (Feat. Dr. Nico Darras)

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2024/10/24

Shane and Marty welcome the founder of Golf Blueprint, Dr. Nico Darras, to the podcast to discuss his company, taking the guesswork out of practice, how programming differs for pros versus everyday golfers, and tips for young players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

33:12

Episode 57: Tour Truck Insights

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2024/10/03

It's a workshop on wheels servicing Team PING and the best players in the world. Adam Harding and Jack Ulrich are joined by Shane Bacon inside the PING Tour Truck to discuss life on the road as part of PING's Player Development team. They discuss the logistics involved in getting the truck to Tour stops week-to-week, PGA Tour equipment insights, and a few of the most interesting build requests they've received. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:01

Episode 56: PLD Custom (Feat. Alex Webb)

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2024/09/19

Shane and Marty welcome Master Fitter Alex Webb to the podcast to discuss PING’s PLD Custom program. They talk about the history of PLD, the in-person and virtual fitting process for customers, alternative-style putting techniques, and their excitement to pass tour-level fitting and customization options on to the everyday golfer. "Battle of the Podcast Co-hosts: Marty Jertson vs. Shane Bacon": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1deM6ipAsw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:40

Episode 55: Matt McCarty

PING Proving Grounds ·

2024/09/05

Shane and Marty welcome the Korn Ferry Tour’s top-ranked player and new PGA Tour card holder Matt McCarty to the podcast. They discuss his recent Three-Victory Promotion to the PGA Tour, playing the game as a lefty, keys to distance gains off the tee, and his plans for the rest of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:22

Episode 54: Lauren Coughlin

PING Proving Grounds ·

2024/08/22

LPGA Tour winner Lauren Coughlin joins Shane and Marty on the podcast to discuss her recent success at this year’s CPKC Women’s Open and the Women’s Scottish Open, her work with Dr. Bob Rotella, building confidence in her game, and the upcoming Solheim Cup in her home state of Virginia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:34

Episode 53: Tim Herron

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2024/08/15

PING Pro Tim ‘Lumpy’ Herron joins Shane and Marty on the podcast to discuss growing up in a golf family, his journey to becoming a four-time PGA Tour winner, his favorite PING clubs from over the years, and longevity in golf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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61:16

Episode 52: Iconic PING Clubs (Feat. Jonathan Wall)

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2024/08/02

Shane and Marty welcome Jonathan Wall, Managing Editor for equipment at Golf Magazine and Golf.com, to the podcast to discuss several of PING’s standout clubs from the past and present. They talk about PING’s longstanding relationship with staff players, iconic PING clubs like the s55 irons, Anser hybrid, and Rapture driver, and notable Tour victories with PING clubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:58

Episode 51: Prodi G — The Next Generation

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2024/07/24

Shane and Marty get together to discuss the next generation of Prodi G junior clubs. They recount their personal experiences with junior golf, as players and parents, offer fitting advice for parents, and take us through WebFit Junior, a web app and new fitting tool just for juniors. https://junior.webfit.ping.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:53

Episode 50: Matthieu Pavon

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2024/07/10

Shane and Marty welcome PING Pro and PGA Tour winner Matthieu Pavon to the podcast. They discuss his reverse handed chipping, playing a 46" driver, and what it'll mean to represent France in the Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:43

Episode 49: Wayne ‘Radar’ Riley

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2024/06/27

Shane and Marty welcome PING Brand Ambassador, Wayne 'Radar' Riley to the pod. They dive into how he got started in the game and his 20+ year career on the European Tour, his transition to on-course commentating, and the story behind his 'Radar' nickname. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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