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

[Deleted member 15344]

Seen a few with the New Nike Covert ( blue one ) as the local AG had them on deals and all over the shop with a promotion - Region uses one and they are great drivers - think they will be on good deals soon

Can see McIlroy have a mixture of clubs along with Nike clothing - TM drivers , Titliest Irons et.

 

[Lazkir]

Have Nike carry bag, shoes and shirts. But have never even thought about their clubs ever.

There's the issue.

 

[IanM]

I would imagine he will go to the highest bidder, the same as when he moved from Titleist.

...although now he already has the cash in his account so the fee isn't as important as the faith in the clubs.... wonder if he'll return to Titleist? Either way, the press release will be similar regardless!(Already written, just insert "Brand" here!)

 

[Val]

Rory will probably see his contract out anyway which I think has 2 years left?

 

[Mastercracker]

Personally I think this is a shame. No Nike clubs at the minute for me but I've had a Nike Driver in the past and have a Nike bag now that's decent. Will definitely be keeping an eye out for any deals.

 

[TheDiablo]

Rory will probably see his contract out anyway which I think has 2 years left?

He's got 7 years left on the contract, but Nike aren't making new clubs from this year, so it will depend what the clauses in the contract state. I'd guess they'll pay through the nose to retain him as their clothing guy, and be happy for him to head off anywhere to get new sticks.

 

[Val]

He's got 7 years left on the contract, but Nike aren't making new clubs from this year, so it will depend what the clauses in the contract state. I'd guess they'll pay through the nose to retain him as their clothing guy, and be happy for him to head off anywhere to get new sticks.

I thought his deal was 5 years?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

The Coverts looked lovely, the Vapor were not nice. Bad colour scheme.

 

[kerber0s1983]

I thought his deal was 5 years?

When his deal was announced it was for 10 years

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/21018786

 

[NWJocko]

The Nike gear I've had has been mostly really impressive, the driver I was fitted for was just OK but Pro Combo irons and wedges I've had in the past have been as good as anything else out there.

Ironically I was given a dozen of their new balls, Platinum I think, when I bought some shoes earlier this year and prefer them to the Prov1x I usually use! I was also eyeing up their wedges as they look and sit the closest to my current battered Bridgestone ones so hopefully some deals to be had on them......

I've also noticed a lot more people playing their stuff this year in team matches aswell. As with TM/adidas, margins in clothing and footwear are enormous whereas the club side of thing probably would be doing well to break even after all the R&D cost so not a massive surprise.

 

[Deleted member 1418]

No great loss to the market IMO. Not a fan of their equipment or apparel, which I believe are a long way behind their main competitors in terms of quality. Let's face it, out of their 3 'marquee' brand ambassadors, Tiger will never be the same player (will he will ever play again??), Rory is going through a lean spell, and Wie has never fulfilled her potential and dominated the ladies game. So not exactly a bad time for them to step away from equipment production.

 

[SAPCOR1]

I very rarely see Nike clubs on the course, the odd driver and putter but that is about it. I actually liked their current blue/volt and blue/black colour ways and last years' red too.

Was given a sleeve of the Platinum balls and they were very nice to hit, although to me most balls feel the same to me.

Clothing has always been good I think and their shoes have come on leaps and bounds over the past few years.

The Tour Pro's will have no trouble in finding suitors and suitable clubs.

Hopefully the Archerfield Nike Performance Centre will remain under another guise as it is a nice set-up they have there

 

[Val]

When his deal was announced it was for 10 years

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/21018786

I see that, I don't know where I got 5 years in my mind

 

[drewster]

Nike have always signed players on 100% deals or nothing . Head to toe and all the hardware through the range (at least Nike branded anyway so it will be interesting to see where this goes with their top players. I see them all going to PXG, Honma , Miura or other non mass market brands. Can't see Nike contracted players wearing their clobber and hitting TM or Callaway clubs. Titleist possibly.

 

[Deleted member 18121]

The Coverts looked lovely, the Vapor were not nice. Bad colour scheme.

Each to their own....I've got the vapour flex (black with yellow swoosh) hybrids, 3 wood and driver and love them.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Each to their own....I've got the vapour flex (black with yellow swoosh) hybrids, 3 wood and driver and love them.

Absolutely. It was a very bold colour, lime / blue, choice though and that was bound to split opinion. It was looking to stand out, perhaps go for the younger market. A lack of them being seen suggests it did not work. I see far more Coverts for example even though they are older models. I doubt this decision is based purely on one range of clubs though. Incidentally, I love the Cobra drivers with their colours. No consistency in my views, some work for me others don't.

 

[garyinderry]

Volt and black wasn't too bad. blue and volt is absolutely honking. My colour blind uncle wouldn't put those together.


They went downhill after the VR series. Had some real nice looking gear up till then along with some funky stuff such as the square headed woods etc.


These were absolutely brilliant in their day. I still get them out from time to time.

 

[drewster]

I wouldnt be surprised to see one of these 2 scenarios.

Nike retain Rory on clothing etc and he is signed by someone like PXG or Ping and probably go back to a Titleist ball.

Cobra/Puma take him on whole hog as he fits their model, Rory and Rickie showcasing Cobra/Puma.

I think there's some potential mileage in that but the buyout may be hefty. Timing wise though now would be as good a time as any with his value at an all time low. No majors for a while, binned the olympics, club breaking stroppyness etc,etc. A Rickie/Rory stable could work , they must have some cash in the bank too having let Poulter go.

 

[Karl102]

I liked the Vapor Pro driver when I hit it and they all had great shafts in them as well... I had a go of our kids pro combo irons and they were OK, I especially liked the more traditional lofts. I know a guy who is selling the black (with blue swoosh) pro combos and I can't make my mind up whether I like them....
The balls have definitely improved and can be had for a bargain ATM, hopefully they will get cheaper. Never even had a go with one of their putters, but I always think their blade (anser style) looks ok.
Will be interesting to see what all the players do. I can't see Rory using the same clubs for the next 2/3 years.... Few agents already making calls I think....

 

[Alex1975]

Not surprised really - they have been behind most of the OEM

......

Region uses one and they are great drivers

Do you even listen to yourself?