Bridgestone walking away from UK golf....

[Alex1975]

So, Bridgestone are walking away from the UK market, no ball, no clubs, no apparel...


Stick up if you want something... I shall be getting a truck load of B330 RXS...


Great shame in my opinion.

 

[woody69]

where did you hear this? Do you have a ink? I occasionally use the B330 RXS balls too

 

[Hobbit]

So, Bridgestone are walking away from the UK market, no ball, no clubs, no apparel...


Stick up if you want something... I shall be getting a truck load of B330 RXS...


Great shame in my opinion.

If I hadn't just bought 4 doz balls I'd be up for a load.

 

[Alex1975]

where did you hear this? Do you have a ink? I occasionally use the B330 RXS balls too

A N Other UK quality golf publication. Pretty sure its for real with quotes from the UK sales director and reason for the departure.

 

[ruff-driver]

If you play a Bridgestone ball, stock up on boxes now – the Japanese company is pulling the plug on its UK operation.
That means it will no longer sell any balls, clubs or accessories in the UK. The US operation – which includes sponsorship of PGA Tour stars like Brandt Snedeker and Matt Kuchar – will be unaffected.
The brand, which makes the popular B330 tour balls and the e series of balls, says it has taken the decision because of “prevailing market conditions, currency fluctuations and the outlook for long term sales”.
“Despite having lifted market share in the ball sector in the last three years, it has been determined that any future investment was unsustainable,” said UK Managing Director, Steve Kettlewell.
Brigestone Golf (UK) will stop trading on February 29.

 

[Alex1975]

If you play a Bridgestone ball, stock up on boxes now – the Japanese company is pulling the plug on its UK operation.
That means it will no longer sell any balls, clubs or accessories in the UK. The US operation – which includes sponsorship of PGA Tour stars like Brandt Snedeker and Matt Kuchar – will be unaffected.
The brand, which makes the popular B330 tour balls and the e series of balls, says it has taken the decision because of “prevailing market conditions, currency fluctuations and the outlook for long term sales”.
“Despite having lifted market share in the ball sector in the last three years, it has been determined that any future investment was unsustainable,” said UK Managing Director, Steve Kettlewell.
Brigestone Golf (UK) will stop trading on February 29.

Ye, that ^

 

[patricks148]

apart from the balls I've never seen anyone selling the clubs or anything else, so it can't be a big operation as such.

 

[Fish]

What's the use of stocking up if eventually there still going to dry up, might as well find a substitute ball immediately and move on.

I suppose everything Bridgestone other than consumables (balls) will get price slashed now as with any warranty issues you'll only get refunds as the shops both retail & online won't have access to a UK backing for replacements.

 

[Maninblack4612]

http://www.vicegolf.com/uk/all-balls

 

[Alex1975]

http://www.vicegolf.com/uk/all-balls

May well be the answer....

 

[williamalex1]

http://www.vicegolf.com/uk/all-balls

Brilliant I've not had any Vices for years.

 

[NWJocko]

That's a shame as all of their kit is top quality.

Their wedges are the best out there for me having tried a number of different ones.

Might keep my eye out and stock up on wedges if they are going cheap anywhere......

 

[Hobbit]

Brilliant I've not had any Vices for years.

Isn't smelling of wee a vice?

 

[Ethan]

So they hardly marketed the stuff and nobody bought it and they were unhappy. Who would have thought?

 

[williamalex1]

Isn't smelling of wee a vice?

Not nice but not a vice , but hey! aren't you're in my team.:smirk:

 

[Alex1975]

So they hardly marketed the stuff and nobody bought it and they were unhappy. Who would have thought?

Not sure they said they were unhappy, its just clearly not viable... Interestingly I was told by someone who would know that the product is A1 the staff are Z10....

 

[Hobbit]

Not nice but not a vice , but hey! aren't you're in my team.:smirk:

That's the trouble with Alkaselzer. You forget everything...

 

[williamalex1]

That's the trouble with Alkaselzer. You forget everything...

I'll keep you right auld yin, but you're almost a real Jock and will be wearing the Kilt , a wee commando.:rofl:

 

[MendieGK]

The B330 ball I use is exceptional! Definitely going to be buying a lot of them before they disappear!!

 

[glynntaylor]

These Vice balls seem to be popping up on other forums too.
Has anyone actually played them as they are priced well just wondered how they played.

Need to look for a replacement for the e6.