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054: Michael Vrska – Insights on Golf Technology Advancements from 20-Year Industry Veteran
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In this episode, we are joined by Michael Vrska (@vgolfman). Michael is the Director of Custom Fitting and Player Performance at Callaway. Michael played college baseball and used his degree to get a job at Wilson Golf. From there, he developed his skills and then worked at Adams Golf for 9 years, before returning back to Wilson. He has been with Callaway for the past 4 years.
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(00:46) - getting into the game
(03:30) - golf becoming a passion
(09:06) – Michael’s background in baseball
(10:48) - competitive outlet in golf
(13:53) - how he broke into the golf club industry
(17:18) - golf club industry evolution
(21:09) - turnaround of Adams
(23:40) - golf club technology
(27:22) - golf club fitting tips
(33:21) - applying driver technology to fairway woods
(36:35) - golf club engineering advancements
(39:51) - golf club selection strategy
(43:49) – insights as Callaway's Director of Custom Fitting
(47:53) - tour players and equipment
(49:16) - Paradym driver technology
(52:18) - sound in golf equipment
(55:24) - shafts matter in golf
(58:35) - advanced technology in putter design
(01:03:33) - junior golfers and specialization
(01:05:35) - making friends through golf
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