Round of applause for throwing those names out. No idea who they are, they could even be made up, but you wrote them with such authority. Fair play
Justin Rose - Equipment change
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Round of applause for throwing those names out. No idea who they are, they could even be made up, but you wrote them with such authority. Fair play
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
He used to run Taylormade, and has outspoken views on kit manufacturers designing what they want, and that rules preventing them from doing this should be torn up. He wants 600 yard drives, basically, and is very critical of the rule makers.
Foxholer
Blackballed
https://www.geoffshackelford.com/ho...ill-blaming-golf-for-his-awful-decisions.html
Here's an item that shows a bit more of his 'talents'. https://www.oregonlive.com/playbooks-profits/index.ssf/2014/04/new_adidas_group_north_america.html
Btw. There has been at least 1 'previous' attempt for a small Japanese company to sign up a top golfer(s) in an attempt to increase profits - Ian Woosnam and Jose Maria Olazabel both used Maruman badged (Miura forged?) gear when winning The Masters. Didn't seem to have the desired effect though!
Jacko_G
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need_my_wedge
Has Now Found His Wedgie
Round of applause for throwing those names out. No idea who they are, they could even be made up, but you wrote them with such authority. Fair play
We do watch a bit of the ladies golf when on, and those two are both well known on the ladies tour. Mrs Wedge is Japanese, so we always keep an eye on Japanese players when they are playing on TV.
bigslice
Tour Winner
It is good marketing i think, as luke donald was/is for mizuno. Getting an englishman surely good for the japanese market?
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
Round of applause for throwing those names out. No idea who they are, they could even be made up, but you wrote them with such authority. Fair play
Dont google shan shan feng, your screen will break.
need_my_wedge
Has Now Found His Wedgie
Foxholer
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HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
It seems a bit of a strange decision for Rose and definitely a blow for TM (though sure they'll be ok!!). I wonder though if players starting to go to more varied manufacturers and perhaps Fleetwood has the right idea by wanting to opt from a full club deal and really pick and choose across the board what works best for him. Not sure where that leaves the big manufacturers wanting to sign the big names to lucrative deals and be the face of their products
MendieGK
Tour Winner
The quality of Honmas irons far exceeds Taylor Mades.
My view is that he’s been no1 in the world and is probably treated as the 5th most important person to the brand (at best) Behind Woods, Rory, DJ and Day.
It’s also imo the reason why Sergio left TM.
My view is that he’s been no1 in the world and is probably treated as the 5th most important person to the brand (at best) Behind Woods, Rory, DJ and Day.
It’s also imo the reason why Sergio left TM.
They all do it for the wonga, don't kid yourself.
I'd take a guess that Fleetwood will have quite a few offers on the table after these past few months.
MendieGK
Tour Winner
You’re agreeing with what I am saying?!? He’s not being paid as he should be at TM
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I would be very surprised if Rose did leave TM
I think he has been with them since he went Pro ?! And despite not getting the headlines for years he hasn’t appeared to be itching for that staring role - don’t see Rose as being that sort of person
But if he did I would expects it’s because King has promised him the earth
As for the brand - well known in Japan but doubt they would be able to match those levels in Europe
The range does look very large and some shocking looking GI clubs
I think he has been with them since he went Pro ?! And despite not getting the headlines for years he hasn’t appeared to be itching for that staring role - don’t see Rose as being that sort of person
But if he did I would expects it’s because King has promised him the earth
As for the brand - well known in Japan but doubt they would be able to match those levels in Europe
The range does look very large and some shocking looking GI clubs
Dasit
Tour Rookie
I don't want to put it down solely to this...
But since Garcia left TM and went to Callaway, he has had shocking form.
Would hate to see the same happen to Rose.
But since Garcia left TM and went to Callaway, he has had shocking form.
Would hate to see the same happen to Rose.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
I don't believe you can attribute poor form to switching from TM to Callaway - not for a pro. Either manufacturer are going to make clubs to their exact specification anyway.
Dasit
Tour Rookie
I am sure there must be so much more to it than that.
Pro golf at the highest level is such tiny margins. A tiny drop off in performance could be the difference in so many tournaments a year.
Sure marginal gains must come into it, and if you lack a slight bit of confidence in your new club, that is going to affect (effect?) a player.
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Is that apart from finishing 2 shots behind Rahm in the Dubai Masters in 2017 then winning on the Tour this year in his first event using all Callaway clubs?
Maybe not up to his usual standard, but it’s not down solely to change of Clubs, his wife had a kid and he wouldn’t be the first to have a dip in form following a first Major win.
only time ive ever seen them in the flesh was the little shop in St Andrews Just down from the R&A clubhouse.
looked nice, very nice, but expensive. maybe if they are trying to crack Europe, now is a good time as even bulk standard clubs coming out not much cheaper from them what i can see
looked nice, very nice, but expensive. maybe if they are trying to crack Europe, now is a good time as even bulk standard clubs coming out not much cheaper from them what i can see
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This would be much more about brand awareness in the States than Europe.
The market in the latter is not big enough to justify big contracts.
As for the GI clubs there are some shocking looking offerings from a number of mfrs. including Ping, TaylorMade and Callaway.
