Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 188. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday he gives you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, THP Staff Writer James joins the show, to discuss chasing tech stories around buzz words.
It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and James talk about the companies comparing to the past vs a competitor and the use of tech buzz words. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as the James of THP goes Off Course.

Episode 188 is here and Dan and James discuss the following topics.
Chasing a Tech Story Around Certain Buzz Words
Club Companies on their Own Island
Comparing to the Past vs a Competitor
Governing Bodies and 9 Hole Scores
And so much more
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THPGolf · Off Course – Tech with Buzz Words
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In very very very excited about this one!
Ok you have my attention.
I’ll be tuning in on my morning drive. What could be better than [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER] and [USER=1579]@Jman[/USER] during release season.
Oh this is a good listen [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER] and [USER=1579]@Jman[/USER]
Always look forward to [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER] & [USER=1579]@Jman[/USER] on Off Course. I feel like I come away with a better understanding of golf club tech! That USGA session was great. So Dan…when is your next nine hole round?
[QUOTE=”Mmaynard11, post: 12069072, member: 19877″]
Always look forward to [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER] & [USER=1579]@Jman[/USER] on Off Course. I feel like I come away with a better understanding of golf club tech! That USGA session was great. So Dan…when is your next nine hole round?
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haha, that I post, or that I play?
Traveling home today.. Will listen then.
[QUOTE=”Canadan, post: 12069198, member: 2320″]
haha, that I post, or that I play?
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Exactly.
I freaking love talking golf with [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER]
I enjoyed listening to you wackos this morning. Both of you verged on rage at one point, which was delightful.
Lots of good points to consider here. This has been a very eventful and fun release season. So many cool things going on, some of which we haven’t even been able to talk about yet.
Will be listening later today. Can’t wait.
[QUOTE=”Hawk, post: 12069345, member: 1193″]
I enjoyed listening to you wackos this morning. Both of you verged on rage at one point, which was delightful.
Lots of good points to consider here. This has been a very eventful and fun release season. So many cool things going on, some of which we haven’t even been able to talk about yet.
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Me? Rage? Never…..
ish….
[QUOTE=”Jman, post: 12069352, member: 1579″]
Me? Rage? Never…..
ish….
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I heard you on the edge there lol
[QUOTE=”Hawk, post: 12069365, member: 1193″]
I heard you on the edge there lol
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[QUOTE=”Jman, post: 12069337, member: 1579″]
I freaking love talking golf with [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER]
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its kind of fun right?
Shall we rename the podcast Off Course Max this year?
The USGA and R&A defenders might want to skip the end. ?
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 12069377, member: 52381″]
Shall we rename the podcast Off Course Max this year?
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No, I think it should be renamed to Off Course 10k. Your most aero source for all things golf related. While our dispersion isn’t always tight on topics, Off Course 10k is sure the trajectory of each conversation will have you coming back for more.
[QUOTE=”Jman, post: 12069450, member: 1579″]
The USGA and R&A defenders might want to skip the end. ?
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That was my FAVORITE PART [USER=1579]@Jman[/USER]
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Listening now… always great when [USER=1579]@Jman[/USER] & [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER] get together.
“We need more rules in Golf” said no one ever!!
It’s not a show until we get a fairway divot scenario from [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER].
[QUOTE=”JDax, post: 12069606, member: 22002″]
It’s not a show until we get a fairway divot scenario from [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER].
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Listen, that was top tier content and you know it ?
this was a great chat.
James pointing to Titleist and their move to speed
The whole PING conversation
Marketing chat.
Peeing on the USGA rulebook
oh and I hate you both.
The 7W conversation!
Wrapping it up now on Spotify.
“Tell me the story. Tell me why.”
YES. and I think buzzwords without providing much about meaning is even more pervasive in golf ball marketing.
Great show!
[QUOTE=”JDax, post: 12069606, member: 22002″]
It’s not a show until we get a fairway divot scenario from [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER].
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Did this happen again? I have not hit into a divot in I can’t even remember when. It happens to him like 3 times a round..
[QUOTE=”Templet0n, post: 12069820, member: 53139″]
Did this happen again? I have not hit into a divot in I can’t even remember when. It happens to him like 3 times a round..
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It was a What If? Scenario, not an actual event that occurred to him.
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It was a What If? Scenario, not an actual event that occurred to him.
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Oh gotcha.. Like “what if when I hit it into another divot, I just move it out”? “because I hate hitting into divots”…
Good listen today with this episode. A lot of the talk were topics I had bouncing around in my head but chalked a lot of it up to OEM’s and egos and a majority of the golfing public just not caring/into the equipment stories like we are here.
The 9 hole Hcap rule is interesting and one I dismissed when Isaw the email because I rarely play 9 hole rounds. I can see where it will artificially inflate or deflate a hcap and cause issues.
[QUOTE=”Canadan, post: 12069198, member: 2320″]
haha, that I post, or that I play?
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You better post you know the UsGa will be coming after you.
[QUOTE=”ddec, post: 12069750, member: 782″]
this was a great chat.
James pointing to Titleist and their move to speed
The whole PING conversation
Marketing chat.
Peeing on the USGA rulebook
oh and I hate you both.
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I damn near choked to death on that comment. Driving down the road taking a drink.
[QUOTE=”hadi05, post: 12069802, member: 50784″]
The 7W conversation!
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The 7W had a bad day yesterday, we recorded on wednesday thankfully for its sake haha
[QUOTE=”ddec, post: 12069750, member: 782″]
this was a great chat.
James pointing to Titleist and their move to speed
The whole PING conversation
Marketing chat.
Peeing on the USGA rulebook
oh and I hate you both.
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[QUOTE=”Jman, post: 12070133, member: 1579″]
The 7W had a bad day yesterday, we recorded on wednesday thankfully for its sake haha
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I still have a spot in the corner in my house where golf clubs go for time out.
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I still have a spot in the corner in my house where golf clubs go for time out.
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I have a whole garage full hahahahaha!
[QUOTE=”Jman, post: 12070174, member: 1579″]
I have a whole garage full hahahahaha!
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Do they every get out of time out, or do they just go there for eternity?
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Do they every get out of time out, or do they just go there for eternity?
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Some have been lost for the ages in there hahaha
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Some have been lost for the ages in there hahaha
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Is there a spot for this in the garage sim and your naughty club corner?
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[QUOTE=”Jman, post: 12070133, member: 1579″]
The 7W had a bad day yesterday, we recorded on wednesday thankfully for its sake haha
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I think shaft needs to be stiffer. ??
I’m about 2/3 through, but loving it. The perspective you guys are able to share is usually so foreign to my own limited experiences and I love hearing it. I’m a “why” guy, so being told that something is “better” (but given no explanations of what it actually is/does) is a difficult pill to swallow. Love that I’m not alone in that. I don’t mind buzz words…as long as they aren’t just words.
Great job, as always, [USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER] and loved having [USER=1579]@Jman[/USER] join you for this one!
Great show today! Listened a little later cause I was in meetings but I always love the chats..
Was a great eye opener for the question of “tell me why”, never really thought about it like that. You hear X club has so much M.O.I. and you just automatically assume it’s better, but yeah let’s hear the story. I saw TaylorMade put out a video about their new driver and how it resists twisting on the toe strike and thought it was cool. I don’t recall Callaway mentioning anything about M.O.I. in the presentation and wonder to what point face forgiveness or M.O.I. beats one another out? If that makes a lick of sense to anyone lol. Or is SmartFace a complete addition to M.O.I. and making the club that much better?
The rant at the rend was great, all they have to do is keep it simple.
I know what I’ll be listening on Sunday driving to to work.
[QUOTE=”Kmench, post: 12070550, member: 56250″]
Was a great eye opener for the question of “tell me why”, never really thought about it like that. You hear X club has so much M.O.I. and you just automatically assume it’s better, but yeah let’s hear the story. I saw TaylorMade put out a video about their new driver and how it resists twisting on the toe strike and thought it was cool. I don’t recall Callaway mentioning anything about M.O.I. in the presentation and wonder to what point face forgiveness or M.O.I. beats one another out? If that makes a lick of sense to anyone lol. Or is SmartFace a complete addition to M.O.I. and making the club that much better?
The rant at the rend was great, all they have to do is keep it simple.
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That’s been the literal story for MOI increases in drivers by all manufacturers at one point for over a decade now. It helps resist twisting.
As for Callaway, likely because they’re already meeting the heel toe MOI rating or right around it, with no need to try to come up with the combined number since their face creates forgiveness in ways no one else is.
How does Canaidiot still have his own podcast? How many listens are we getting? 50? Lmao