# Talking U.S. Open gear, golf ball rollback and ribbed grips

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Podcast: [Gear Smart](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gear-smart-7475295)
Published: 2026-06-25T14:19:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3388

## Resource

Ryan recaps Wyndham Clark's win at the U.S. Open and breaks down the biggest differences in his golf bag compared to his 2023 victory. He also dives into his recent swap to a Ping putter. He also shares more about the equipment changes he saw at Shinnecock, including Bryson DeChambeau's new driver. He also chats about the governing bodies announcement on the potential golf ball rollback and previews this week's Travelers Championship.

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