# Gene Parente from Golf Labs Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/grilling-at-the-green-129841/gene-parente-from-golf-labs Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/grilling-at-the-green-129841/gene-parente-from-golf-labs.md Podcast: [Grilling At The Green](https://stenobird.com/podcast/grilling-at-the-green-129841) Published: 2026-09-19T09:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://grilling-at-the-green.captivate.fm/episode/gene-parente-from-golf-labs Audio file: https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c81b5b64-6569-4e0c-bf3f-9f35f225c607.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/grilling-at-the-green-129841/episodes/gene-parente-from-golf-labs Duration seconds: 2581 ## Resource I assert that golf technology can overwhelm players, and that well designed tech should recede into the background so players can focus. We discuss how excessive devices produce paralysis by analysis and impair performance on the course. I emphasize that less is more while playing, and that data and devices are more appropriate during practice and fitting. We explain that proper club fitting typically yields more benefit than simply buying the most expensive gear, because fit reduces mental load and improves consistency. I note that golf ball selection matters most inside of 120 yards, and that urethane tour balls will more often hold the green on good shots. We recommend testing short game feel with a few balls and seeking a professional fitting if the game is important to you. Links referenced in this episode: birdieball.com paintedhillsbeef.com snellgolf.com carsleygolf.com golflabs.com This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/grilling-at-the-green-129841/episodes/gene-parente-from-golf-labs/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/grilling-at-the-green-129841/gene-parente-from-golf-labs.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.