PING’s Proving Grounds blog shares insights, innovations, and golf tips to help elevate your game.

Proving Grounds Blog | PING

Proving Grounds

Shane and Marty caught up with two-time PGA Tour winner Mackenzie Hughes earlier this year during the WM Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona. They discussed the work he’s put in to see ball speed gains, the keys to his consistent putting and how golf is weaving into his life as a dad and husband. 

 

Shane and Marty caught up with two-time PGA Tour winner Mackenzie Hughes earlier this year during the WM Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona. They discussed the work he&rsquo;s put in to see ball speed gains, the keys to his consistent putting and how golf is weaving into his life as a dad and husband.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Episode 72: Mackenzie Hughes

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/2a16b53f-1ec8-417e-bff9-b2dc01293ba3/transcript

VISION54 co-founders Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson, join Shane and Marty at the PING Proving Grounds to discuss the importance of managing your body, mind, and emotions on the golf course. They cover the origin of Vision 54, technical skills vs. human skills, and how to improve your performance routine process.

 

VISION54 co-founders Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson, join Shane and Marty at the PING Proving Grounds to discuss the importance of managing your body, mind, and emotions on the golf course. They cover the origin of Vision 54, technical skills vs. human skills, and how to improve your performance routine process.
&nbsp;

Episode 71: VISION54 (Feat. Lynn Marriott & Pia Nilsson)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/b13e793c-dc37-4287-89e1-b2cf0120b814/transcript

PING Pro Matt McCarty joined Shane and Marty in the PING Tour Truck earlier this year during the WM Phoenix Open. They talked about his recent success as a three-time winner on the Korn Ferry Tour in 2024, his first PGA Tour title at the Black Desert Championship, equipment, as well as the majors and important events on his schedule for 2025.

 

PING Pro Matt McCarty joined Shane and Marty in the PING Tour Truck earlier this year during the WM Phoenix Open. They talked about his recent success as a three-time winner on the Korn Ferry Tour in 2024, his first PGA Tour title at the Black Desert Championship, equipment, as well as the majors and important events on his schedule for 2025.
&nbsp;

Episode 70: Matt McCarty

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/051f4034-f534-49cc-b1ee-b2c2000b301d/transcript

In this episode of the PING Proving Grounds podcast, Shane and Marty are joined on the PING Tour Truck by PING Pro Thriston Lawrence. They discuss growing up in South Africa, his passion for fishing, what’s currently in the bag, and his excitement to be playing in the Masters.

In this episode of the PING Proving Grounds podcast, Shane and Marty are joined on the PING Tour Truck by PING Pro Thriston Lawrence. They discuss growing up in South Africa, his passion for fishing, what&rsquo;s currently in the bag, and his excitement to be playing in the Masters.

Episode 69: Thriston Lawrence

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/abd4e5ca-7ea7-4354-88b2-b2b501817099/transcript

Shane and Marty are joined in the PING Tour Truck by Erik Anders Lang, film maker and founder of Random Golf Club. They chat about his intro into golf, the origins of Random Golf Club and the Mad Scramble Tour, and his partnership with PING.

 

Shane and Marty are joined in the PING Tour Truck by Erik Anders Lang, film maker and founder of Random Golf Club. They chat about his intro into golf, the origins of Random Golf Club and the Mad Scramble Tour, and his partnership with PING.
&nbsp;

Episode 68: Erik Anders Lang

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/5064a716-6937-4d98-b1c8-b2a60159655b/transcript

Shane and Marty are joined in the PING Putter Lab by Tony Serrano, PING Principal Design Engineer, to discuss the new Scottsdale putter family. They dive into the PEBAX insert, the return of the Craz-E, and the SuperStroke grip collaboration.

 

Shane and Marty are joined in the PING Putter Lab by Tony Serrano, PING Principal Design Engineer, to discuss the new Scottsdale putter family. They dive into the PEBAX insert, the return of the Craz-E, and the SuperStroke grip collaboration.
&nbsp;

Episode 67: Scottsdale Putters

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/53ab7f08-c091-4f09-a8b9-b296014041ff/transcript

Dr. Paul Wood, PING VP of Engineering, joins Shane and Marty at the PING Proving Grounds to discuss the design and development of the G440 irons. They dive into the importance of the PurFlex cavity badge, the EYE2-inspired sand wedge, and the benefits of AFS 3D fitting to dial in spin rates.

 

Dr. Paul Wood, PING VP of Engineering, joins Shane and Marty at the PING Proving Grounds to discuss the design and development of the G440 irons. They dive into the importance of the PurFlex cavity badge, the EYE2-inspired sand wedge, and the benefits of AFS 3D fitting to dial in spin rates.
&nbsp;

Episode 66: G440 Irons (Feat. Dr. Paul Wood)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/d8c646f9-0676-409a-88db-b28a000fd919/transcript

Shane and Marty sit down with Jim Knous, former PING Pro turned Fitting Science Manager, to talk about his transition from life on Tour to an engineer at PING. They revisit his experience at the 2024 WM Phoenix Open and dive into his strategy to continue to try and qualify and play at the highest level.

 

Shane and Marty sit down with Jim Knous, former PING Pro turned Fitting Science Manager, to talk about his transition from life on Tour to an engineer at PING. They revisit his experience at the 2024 WM Phoenix Open and dive into his strategy to continue to try and qualify and play at the highest level.
&nbsp;

Episode 65: Jim Knous

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/4c6159d1-1d6e-414f-a14e-b27b00fe333b/transcript

Shane and Marty welcome Travis Milleman, PING Design Engineering Manager, to the podcast to take a closer look at the G440 fairway woods and hybrids. They discuss Free Hosel design, the refined fairway wood face heights, and how to leverage fitting solutions like PING Co-Pilot and the Gapping App to optimize the longer clubs in your bag.

 

Shane and Marty welcome Travis Milleman, PING Design Engineering Manager, to the podcast to take a closer look at the G440 fairway woods and hybrids. They discuss Free Hosel design, the refined fairway wood face heights, and how to leverage fitting solutions like PING Co-Pilot and the Gapping App to optimize the longer clubs in your bag.
&nbsp;

Episode 64: G440 Fairway Woods & Hybrids (Feat. Travis Milleman)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/361a8883-a16c-4929-ab83-b276003f21fd/transcript

Shane and Marty are joined at the PING Proving Grounds by Dr. Erik Henrikson, PING Director of Golf Science, to dive deep into the G440 driver family. They discuss the evolution of the ‘G’ series, the driver R&D process, and the innovation and technologies that deliver more speed and distance off the tee than ever before.

 

Shane and Marty are joined at the PING Proving Grounds by Dr. Erik Henrikson, PING Director of Golf Science, to dive deep into the G440 driver family. They discuss the evolution of the &lsquo;G&rsquo; series, the driver R&amp;D process, and the innovation and technologies that deliver more speed and distance off the tee than ever before.
&nbsp;

Episode 63: G440 Driver (Feat. Dr. Erik Henrikson)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/9c463207-4b3c-4c33-8bcf-b26800207cbf/transcript

In the final episode of 2024, Shane and Marty take time to answer questions submitted by the PING Proving Grounds pod community. They discuss how to evaluate your equipment, Marty’s ‘Thriver’ specs, favorite interviews of the year, and sole grind options to consider in your wedges.

 

In the final episode of 2024, Shane and Marty take time to answer questions submitted by the PING Proving Grounds pod community. They discuss how to evaluate your equipment, Marty&rsquo;s &lsquo;Thriver&rsquo; specs, favorite interviews of the year, and sole grind options to consider in your wedges.
&nbsp;

Episode 62: Your Questions Answered

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/875eba16-2c0a-4a91-b14b-b24a013fcf6a/transcript

As winter approaches, Shane and Marty discuss the differences between indoor and outdoor fittings, including tips on how to make the most of the indoor fitting environment, and ways to gamify the fitting experience.