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With the news that adidas Group has put TaylorMade Golf, Adams Golf and Ashworth up for sale, we talk about potential buyers and what this all might mean for the golf industry.

TaylorMade vice president Bret Wahl joins us to talk the company's 36-year iron history, some of his favorite designs from his 20-year career and the exciting future for irons, including a potential radical change in how the clubs are designed.

Ben Sharpe departed as TaylorMade-adidas Golf CEO after less than a year on the job, and Todd Harman left as president of Cleveland/Srixon/XXIO Golf after almost two decades at the company. Mike Whan also received a six-year extension to remain LPGA commissioner.

After a great week in Orlando, Rick and Ryan have returned from the PGA Merchandise Show. They talk about the statements made by Callaway Golf and TaylorMade-adidas Golf, as well what the show says about the health of golf. They also look at new products that could make it. Finally, Rick gets to share the magnificence of Streamsong Resort.

In the premiere episode of Gear Effects, Rick and Ryan talk about the off-season comings and goings in sponsorship, as well set the stage for the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla. They also talk about HackGolf, the state of the golf industry and reason to believe golf has reached its bottom.