S4.6 - Finding Great Go Equipment with Solomon & Two New Pros to Watch | Go / Baduk / Weiqi

This episode is from All Things Go, a podcast about the board game Go, also known as Baduk in Korea and Weiqi in China.

Baduk Club Store’s Solomon Smilack explains how to choose Go stones, boards, bowls, and travel or club equipment based on use, feel, durability, and care. Gazza White then introduces rising professionals Tu Xiaoyu and Wang Xinghao and explains why their results and styles make them important players to follow.

Full transcript, related episodes, and additional resources:

https://allthingsgogame.com/2026/07/27/go-equipment-solomon-smilack-stones-boards/

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Theme music by UNIVERSFIELD & background music by PodcastAC

Solomon Interview

• Baduk Club Store
• Yunzi Go stones

Gazza Interview

• Tu Xiaoyu
• Wang Xinghao
• Gazza and Xiaodai’s Pro Go Baduk Weiqi Podcast
• The 1st Beihai Xinyi Cup

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