Nike Golf to 'transition out' of clubs and golf balls!!

Wow...interesting!

Will we see Rory head back to Titleist equipment? I assume it is a few years away though
 
Not surprised really - they have been behind most of the OEM for years and don't think they would ever get past the likes of TM , Ping , Callaway and Titliest

McIlroy will be offered a contract with Callaway or TM I expect
 
Wow so correct me if I'm wrong but they won't do any new clubs balls etc! Got to be Rory to titleist I've no idea what tiger will do
 
It was all solid gear, looks like they just took a gamble on the styling that didn't pull with the core population of players

Looking forward to the deep discounts personally
 
Liverpoolphil said:
Not surprised really - they have been behind most of the OEM for years and don't think they would ever get past the likes of TM , Ping , Callaway and Titliest

McIlroy will be offered a contract with Callaway or TM I expect
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Probably rule out TM as adidas are looking to offload them and they (adidas) would then do the same as Nike.
 
Wouldn't be surprised if Nike partnered of some sorts, or just bought a more 'prestigious' brand and put all of their players on that. The more regular players like ourselves would know and recognise this, but how many people who play 4/5 times a year know TM are owned by adidas.
 
Maybe the equipment side was just too tight on margins given they couldn't dominate this area. Liked the look of some of the Nike putters so might keep my eyes open for a bargain before they become 'classics/vintage'

Clothing much more of a consumable item with near impulse buy appeal but Callaway far out in front in terms of exposure in this area as they've been getting a huge amount of TV time for shirts etc with their players this year especially on ET
 
Seems a pity if Nike stop supplying golf clubs and balls, if only because it reduces choice. Several of my friends have Nike clubs and seem happy with them. I have considered them myself, but a bit put off by the styling of their latest models. Look like grown up versions of kiddies' clubs! :rolleyes:
 
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delc said:
Seems a pity if Nike stop supplying golf clubs and balls, if only because it reduces choice. Several of my friends have Nike clubs and seem happy with them. I have considered them myself, but a bit put off by the styling of their latest models. Look like grown up versions of kiddies' clubs! :rolleyes:
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Agree by definition it reduces choice but the reality is its a pretty small impact

AG have some 80 sets of irons, 4 from Nike, 70 drivers (5 Nike) 140 putters (11)

Pretty small change of choice becasue they're not really a 'player' for clubs or bags (which is probably the whole problem) Or if Nike had a product that the others didn't or a market leading item then much bigger reduction in choice
 
Slab said:
Agree by definition it reduces choice but the reality is its a pretty small impact

AG have some 80 sets of irons, 4 from Nike, 70 drivers (5 Nike) 140 putters (11)

Pretty small change of choice becasue they're not really a 'player' for clubs or bags (which is probably the whole problem) Or if Nike had a product that the others didn't or a market leading item then much bigger reduction in choice
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Actually I have a Nike golf bag and it's rather nice!
 
Nike have never been big in terms of clubs, not in the same league as the TMs, Pings and Callaways of the world.
I don't know what their sales volumes have been but I can honestly say I don't see many Nike clubs in bags.
And that's with, arguably, 2 of the highest profile, popular players on their books.
Yes, there will be a reduction in choice but there's still best part of a dozen manufacturers to choose from.
Not a huge loss in the way that one of the other main brands would be..
 
delc said:
Actually I have a Nike golf bag and it's rather nice!
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Had one too, pretty practical & functional, quite liked it although not that pretty to look at (bit boring)
Could say the same for my current Oakley bag

I must be attracted to boring designs ;)
 
Not overly surprised by the news and to be honest Nike were never a brand that sprang immediately to mind when thinking of new clubs. They made some reasonable irons but never got on with the drivers at all. The platinum ball was a quality premium ball though.

Not sure Rory will be overly bothered by the news as I'm sure he'll find a new set and company to showcase pretty easily.
 
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