Unlocking the Secrets of PXG’s New Wildcat Set for Beginning Golfers with Caleb Kroloff

golf SMARTER

Josh Karp

Golf, Sports, Society & Culture

4.3 • 577 Ratings

🗓️ 17 June 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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GS#1004 Summary: This week host Fred Greene speaks with Caleb Kroloff, Director of Metal & Woods R&D for PXG to discuss the new PXG Wildcat set, designed for beginner golfers and those with slower swing speeds. We also discuss the latest innovations in golf equipment, including hybrids, irons, and the new Blackhawk putter. Caleb explores the design philosophy behind these clubs, the importance of fitting for golfers of all skill levels, and the introduction of the Secret Weapon mini driver. The discussion highlights how these advancements aim to enhance the golfing experience for both beginners and seasoned players. Learn more at PXG.com/smarter. See ad info below for 20% off your entire order!Get more when your visit the refreshed golfsmarter.com! Introduce an Upcoming Episode: Receive free gifts for recording a show opening by clicking on "Record Your Show Open Here!" tab on the right side of golfsmarter.com. Watch Daily Video Highlights from Our Interviews: Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube daily to see our highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. Post a Review: you'll receive three free gifts when you post an honest review about Golf Smarter the podcast. Fill Out a Listener Survey: It only takes a few minutes to fill out our survey, which helps us to better serve your interests in the podcast. You'll receive a free link to Tony Manzoni's video and Justin Tang’s summary of Tony’s Lost Fundamental on pdf! This episode is brought to you by PXG. Schedule your fitting today and for a limited time you could save up to 20% on your ENTIRE order! Head over to PXG.com/smarter. Restrictions apply, see site for details.Visit tourstriker.com/TSGA and use the code GOLFSMARTER to get your first month of the Tour Striker GolfAcademy Online free, plus instant access to two bonus courses—'The Recipe for Better Golf' and 'Bombs: How to Consistently Smash the Driver”: a $194 value for free.This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply. This episode is sponsored by HIMS. Start your free online visit today HIMS.com/golfsmarter and received personalized ED treatment options.This episode is also sponsored by SelectQuote. Make sure you get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, at selectquote.com/golfsmarter today and get started. For exclusive content and first access check out Corrected Mistakes on Substack: https://substack.com/@correctedmistake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hi, this is Jonathan Steinman, and I grew up in Marin County where Fred lives.
0:07.3	Currently, I spend most of my time between Bridgson and Cape Elizabeth, Maine, and I'm a member of the Lake Cheezer Country Club in Lovell, Maine.
0:14.3	A Donald Ross course celebrated its 102nd second year.
0:18.1	This is Golf Smarter episode number 1004. A lot of people haven't experienced,
0:23.2	hey, let's try a little lighter, let's try a little heavier, let's try a little longer, let's try
0:26.5	a little shorter, and they're surprised sometimes to go, it's interesting, I actually like a lighter
0:30.7	swing weight and a shorter iron feels more consistent and I don't lose any speed. So more than
0:35.3	anything, fitting's so important because you can just try different things and
0:39.1	tinker and get to understand all the things that can be changed in your equipment and what
0:43.2	they're doing.
0:44.1	Whether it's so like the Wildcats out, like we said, it makes golf easier.
0:52.9	Unlocking the secrets of PXG's new Wildcat set for beginners with Caleb Krolloff.
0:59.5	This is Golf Smarter.
1:02.3	Sharing stories, tips, and insights from great golf minds to help you lower your score and raise your golf IQ.
1:10.3	Here's your host, Fred Green.
1:12.9	Welcome to the Golf Smarter Podcast, Caleb.
1:15.6	Hello, Fred.
1:16.8	You doing well today?
1:18.3	I'm doing well. How are you?
1:20.0	I'm fine. Thank you.
1:21.4	Wanted to talk about this.
1:22.6	So I have recently, in the audience as well aware of this,
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