# Previewing the U.S. Open and talking ball R&D with Callaway's Eric Loper

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Podcast: [Gear Smart](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gear-smart-7475295)
Published: 2026-06-18T15:29:00+00:00
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## Resource

U.S. Open week is here! Ryan previews this week's gear news before chatting with Callaway's Sr. Director of Golf Ball R&D, Eric Loper, about their design philosophy, their investment in ball R&D, utilizing AI and more.

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