# How We Buy Drivers, Golf’s Biggest Headlines, and the Fitter Problem

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Podcast: [Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf's Real Conversations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-traq-podcast-golf-s-real-conversations-7538422)
Published: 2026-01-21T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Buying a new driver shouldn’t feel this complicated — but for most golfers, it does. In this episode, we cover three core topics: • How we personally approach buying a new driver • The biggest current headlines in golf and what actually matters • Why finding a good club fitter is harder than it should be We cut through marketing noise, talk honestly about gear decisions, and dig into the structural problems that lead golfers to spend money without getting better. This is a candid, practical conversation for everyday golfers who want clarity — not hype. Chapters 00:30 – What Charles Actually Looks for in a Driver 13:32 – The Only Launch Monitor Data That Matters 19:43 – The Right Questions to Ask a Club Fitter 24:01 – Common Mistakes When Buying a New Driver 27:28 – Rory’s Equipment Change and What It Really Means 38:39 – Brooks Koepka and the Reality of a PGA Tour Return 46:49 – Is Bryson DeChambeau Worth $500 Million? 52:12 – Why It’s So Hard to Find a Truly Great Fitter

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