Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 306. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday we give you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, Austin Tudor from Callaway joins the show to discuss a few new clubs that have dropped recently.
It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and AT dive into many topics including the fairway wood story is shifting for a lot of golfers and why 7 to 11 wood lofts make sense. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as AT from Callaway goes Off Course.

Episode 306 is here and Dan and Austin Tudor discuss the following topics and a whole lot more.
The fairway wood storyline is shifting for a lot of golfers
The 7 to 11 loft range and why woods make sense
Quantum Mini Spinner benefits for golfers
Not just internal, a visual shift in material design
Apex MB Tour raw design features
Tour Tri-sole is playing a big role in playability
And so much more
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bad sleep night meant I listed to it apparently just minutes after it was put up…and that is not a time I like to be awake but at least there was something of value to listen to.
Question I kept hoping would be addressed and if it was I missed it. One of the advantages to me of a hybrid versus a fairway wood is this; as someone who misses way more fairways than he hits, I am generally either in the first cut or the rough. First cut, often nice fluffy, borderline teed up lie…lets go fairway wood.
but…BUT…in the areas of the course I tend to live, where the grass is longer and often the ball sits down in it, I have stayed away from the woods as when I tried them could not get good contact, I want something that cuts through the grass.
The Tri Sole was a feature for a good part of the podcast and I am wondering if that would alter the math. Is that designed to cut through the long stuff a bit more or is the wood still kind of a non-starter for a spray hitter?
Regardless, enjoyed it and your lefty friend definitely has a passion for what he does. Great episode.
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I want to hit the Mini Spinner [B]so bad[/B]
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what a coincidence. that is how I hit all my clubs.
[USER=68899]@AT_CG[/USER] in the house! Looking forward to the listen on the drive home today! Now I’m afraid of being talked into a higher lofted wood instead of the hybrid.
Great to see [USER=68899]@AT_CG[/USER] . He can hit every club well, so not surprised to hear the Quantum Mini fits so nicely in his set up.
Mini Spinner – I am staying away at the moment. I had played a 9W a few seasons ago. It was super high launch and super high spin. I couldn’t control that thing. I’m sure the mini Spinner is much better but just a little gun shy with that one.
Miss ya AT! Great to hear from you
We both know I don't need those MB either but the FOMO is strong
So interesting to learn more about the Mini Spinner.
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Same with hybrids tbh. They got really dialed in on max distance. For me, that removes the whole point, which is easy height with longer clubs.
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[QUOTE=”hedley_lamarr, post: 14241151, member: 37622″]
I think hybrid point is really good. If the flight is really flat with little spin its not fixing a problem any more than a long iron. It may be going the distance but not all distance is playable
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[QUOTE=”Hawk, post: 14241167, member: 1193″]
It’s kind of why I am carrying a 7w and a 22 degree hybrid right now. On the tee I’ll get enough height from they hybrid, but it tends to flight too low to reliably hold a green from the turf.
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This discussion right here is why I’m incredibly bummed I can’t play a mini spinner. The hybrid is just too flat right now. It’s better than the 4h I replaced, but one of these spinner fairways could be special!
What an episode from the boys! Always a treat to listen and see [USER=68899]@AT_CG[/USER] !
Another awesome show with AT! Niche club focus is fun.
Pulling different levers to increase spin via gear effect with something I found very interesting from the spinner.
Carbon sole and steel crown 🤯
[QUOTE=”Hawk, post: 14241147, member: 1193″]
Same with hybrids tbh. They got really dialed in on max distance. For me, that removes the whole point, which is easy height with longer clubs.
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Man, speaking to my soul here. When they were replacements, hybrids were awesome. Now so many are distance monsters I haven’t found one that really sticks
The mini conversation is great. I can see why [USER=37622]@hedley_lamarr[/USER] is looking at one now, especially with the step sole
Enjoyed the episode and great to hear from AT. Callaway has so many options at the top of the bag now that just flat out work.