The Rick Shiels Golf Show TaylorMade SUES Callaway! #HIT
Jan 30, 2026
Ben Butler, HIT Channel manager who covers equipment and the PGA Show, joins to discuss the TaylorMade v Callaway UV ball paint controversy. They debate whether UV paint pooling affects performance. Ben shares chaotic PGA Show stories, odd new gadgets, novelty putter attachments, and tips on choosing drivers, shafts and forgiving irons.
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UV Light Dispute Over Golf Ball Paint
- TaylorMade sued Callaway claiming Callaway reps used UV light demonstrations to mislead retailers about paint pooling affecting ball performance.
- TaylorMade asserts UV-visible paint differences bear no meaningful relationship to ball flight or performance.
Scotty Scheffler's Long-Term Iron Choice
- Guy explained Scotty Scheffler has used TaylorMade P7TW irons across his 20 PGA Tour wins.
- He traced Scotty's switch from P730s to P7TW after watching Tiger Woods play with them at the Masters.
Players Stick With Trusted Club Models
- Tour players often keep older club models they trust rather than constantly switching to the newest releases.
- Brands leverage long-term athlete relationships more than yearly product swaps to sell their identity.