Club Junkie

The Best Value Shaft of 2026? VA Baddazz Gold and Spider ZT Americana Review

July 9, 2026·35 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Can a more affordable shaft really compete with the premium options? This week on the Club Junkie Podcast, Brian Knudson puts the VA Composites Baddazz Gold wood shaft to the test. Designed to deliver premium performance at a friendlier price, Brian breaks down how it feels, how it performs on the course, and who should give it a serious look.Then it's time to roll some putts with one of the most eye catching limited releases of the year. Brian reviews the new TaylorMade Spider ZT Americana 250 putter, covering the zero torque design, performance on the greens, and whether this limited edition model is more than just great looks.If you love golf equipment, honest reviews, club fitting, and the latest gear releases, this episode has you covered.Follow Club Junkie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubjunkiepod/X: https://x.com/ClubJunkiePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clubjunkiepodThreads: https://www.threads.com/@clubjunkiepod/Read the latest equipment news and reviews at GolfWRX:https://www.golfwrx.com/?s=club+junkie

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