It's new gear season! But what actually matters as brands launch their brand-new equipment?

In this episode of Your Golf Podcast by NCG, Tom Irwin sits down again with PGA Pro Jack Backhouse to unpack everything we’re about to see from this year’s biggest launches.

Tom and Jack cut through the hype around new drivers, irons, and balls to explain what innovations are real performance gains and what’s just marketing. They dive into what brands are prioritising - from ultra-fast ball speeds and novel materials like advanced carbon composites to redesigned face structures and adjustable weighting - and how those changes should influence your club choices.

Along the way they break down the tech talk so you’re not drowning in buzzwords: what launch conditions you should be paying attention to, how new materials affect feel and performance, and why some trends (like ever-higher spin rates) aren’t always beneficial for every golfer. They also discuss how these 2026 designs are being tested — including how simulator and TrackMan data are used in real product development — and offer insight into what improvements truly translate to better golf, not just better specs on paper.

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Launch angles. Spin rates. Ball speed. Sound familiar… but do they actually mean anything?

In the latest episode of Your Golf Podcast by NCG, Tom Irwin is joined by PGA Pro Jack Backhouse to cut through the noise and explain what TrackMan numbers really matter and which ones you can safely ignore.

They break down how to read golf simulator data without getting overwhelmed, what numbers to focus on to actually improve, why indoor golf is booming, and what new equipment could be changing the game in 2026. Because in modern golf, we’ve got more information than ever… but not always more understanding.

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This week on the Your Golf Podcast by NCG, host Tom Irwin sits down with Mark Stewart, CEO of Stewart Golf - the company behind some of the most innovative electric trolleys in the game today.

From pioneering engineering to the future of golf tech, Mark shares the story behind Stewart Golf’s rise, the challenges of designing world-leading products, and why their approach to craftsmanship sets them apart. Tom dives into the philosophy, the breakthroughs, and even the surprises that come with running a premium golf brand in a fast-changing market.

Whether you’re a gearhead, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about how great golf products get made, this conversation offers an inside look at innovation, leadership, and what’s next for one of golf’s most forward-thinking companies.

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