HankMarvin
Tour Rookie
Probably not but he expects everyone else too......
Nike Golf to 'transition out' of clubs and golf balls!!
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Probably not but he expects everyone else too......
Alex1975
Tour Winner
So Rory had a 10 year deal with Nike for £150m. I would think he does not get a cheque on day one but it paid yearly? What is going to happen now. Things stay the same but he is just showcasing cloths? If so this could be a bonus for him as he may be able to get the Nike money and some club money?!
Not likely I guess, so thinking its a situation of renegotiation? Will their be a get our clause? "if Nike pull out of the market then x contact is null and void"?
Any ideas?
Not likely I guess, so thinking its a situation of renegotiation? Will their be a get our clause? "if Nike pull out of the market then x contact is null and void"?
Any ideas?
PCWOX
Assistant Pro
The only Nike club I have ever had is a Nike Method putter - which is fantastic 
It is now 5 years old.
May well be in the market for a newer model when/if the clubs come down in price.
Nike RZN balls are pretty decent too.
It is now 5 years old.May well be in the market for a newer model when/if the clubs come down in price.
Nike RZN balls are pretty decent too.
GB72
Money List Winner
Just waiting for someone like direct golf to snap up all the excess stock for a song and sell it off cheap. Always fancied a method putter
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Deleted member 15344
Guest
Sorry but what's the problem this time - they are behind the OEM unless I have missed their leap past them and Region does use one and they are a good driver
MendieGK
Tour Winner
I dont see the problem either. Nikes market share does not meet their expectations and (in your opinion) they made a great driver. No issues at all.....
Taylormade sales are also dwindling, they still make good drivers....
Alex1975
Tour Winner
Again.... and I feel a little like your not getting this... Do you even listen to yourself? Feel free to reread what you wrote and process it before I am obliged to point it out to you...
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Deleted member 15344
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To save the agro just point exactly what your issue is - Mendie seems to be able to see exactly what I have said and meant so maybe you can highlight exactly what the problem is
freddielong
Tour Winner
It's a shame I have used a few bits of Nike equipment I love the Covert 2 driver I am using, I also think their 2016 Nike RZN tour platinum ball is the best ball I have ever used.
Nike has always been one of my if you had to use 1 brand for everything, what would you choose responses.
Nike has always been one of my if you had to use 1 brand for everything, what would you choose responses.
Got to admit I can't really see a problem with what you've said! As an analogy - Indie music is in decline and behind other genres but there's still some great bands out there.
thesheriff
Head Pro
I reckon Rory will continue to represent Nike as a global ambassador and wear their clothes as long as his contract with them lasts.
He'll have to move to another brand of clubs, but I doubt he'll take on sponsorship duties for that brand also.
He'll have to move to another brand of clubs, but I doubt he'll take on sponsorship duties for that brand also.
ArnoldArmChewer
Tour Winner
If I find ANY Nike ball on the course it stays there, I just don't get on with them.
bobmac
Major Champion
There will almost undoubtedly be clauses in the contract that cover this situation. I would put a lot of money on it being him being tied into Nike as an apparel player for the remainder of his contract (on slightly less money) and then free to take up contract(s) with other OEMs who aren't in direct competition to Nike as an overall brand, i.e TM (Adidas) and Cobra (Puma).
Alternatively, there may be a break clause in this event that pays him 1 year extra, or a break clause at 5 years. I would expect a statement from Nike and Rory pretty sharpish to stop speculation.
Alex1975
Tour Winner
I take no pleasure in this... :rofl:
1/ As I KNOW you know, all golf clubs are designed to specific tolerance laid out by the powers that be. It has been that way for 15+ years give or take and everyone is way down that path. I would think in year 1 ever club manufacture was butt up against the tolerance, if not by year 15+ they sure as hell are. With that said, clearly and I mean really clearly you cant be behind the OEMs, or in front of them... Its just about what designers philosophy best suites you. Are you a high spin low launch guy, or low spin high launch guy as an example.
2/ "Region uses one and they are great drivers". So you tell us Nike are not keeping up with the OEMs (see point 1) yet they are making "great drivers".... I`m ...... not sure how to..... Explain this to you... IF THEY ARE NOT KEEPING UP WITH THE OEM`S HOW CAN IT BE GREAT????
ger147
Tour Winner
I assume he meant sales, not technology/performance wise?
Hacker Khan
Yurt Dwelling, Yoghurt Knitter
Perhaps he just meant they are behind as in don't sell as many, are not perceived to be a brand most people would immediately try? Not behind as in the tech is behind or that the clubs are not as good.
Still, at least this thread has not resorted into petty arguments.....
MendieGK
Tour Winner
This is entirely your perception on the not keeping up with OEMs, not one comment suggest Nike are withdrawing from the market because of poorly performing clubs! Its a matter of fact that they are NOT keeping up with OEMs in terms of market share and sales
If Phil had said, 'doesn't surprise me, because their clubs are poor in comparison to other OEMs' then you would have a valid argument, but he didn't, so you don't.
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Deleted member 15344
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I didn't mention once in the opening thread post anything about Nike being behind them in terms of quality , performance or technology it was purely about market share terms which it seems everyone could understand but you - but don't let that get in the way of another point scoring exercise.
May I suggest if you are struggling to understand what I posted you ask for clarification instead of trying to demean someone on the forum - that way it doesn't back fire on yourself
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