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

[SAPCOR1]

We don't know what is in Rory and Tiger's contracts with Nike so all this speculation on what they will be "allowed" to do for clubs and clothing/footwear/balls is just that, speculation

 

[drewster]

We don't know what is in Rory and Tiger's contracts with Nike so all this speculation on what they will be "allowed" to do for clubs and clothing/footwear/balls is just that, speculation

Agreed, but it's in the news and surely this forum is about discussing topical golf issues amongst other things ?

 

[garyinderry]

Tiger has switched to srixon range balls. has been for quite some time unfortunately.

 

[IanG]

Tiger has switched to srixon range balls. has been for quite some time unfortunately.

:rofl:

 

[SAPCOR1]

Agreed, but it's in the news and surely this forum is about discussing topical golf issues amongst other things ?

I agree but there has been some wild speculation

 

[Alex1975]

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

hehe of course that's what you meant... lmfao :rofl: too much fun....

 

[User62651]

Played some Nike clubs over the years, the CCi forged were really nice playable irons, the Ignite 460 (legal version) was the longest driver I ever had too. Oh well no great loss I suppose and competition combined with general reductions in golfers must be hitting Nike in the pocket.

 

[Matty6]

Tiger has switched to srixon range balls. has been for quite some time unfortunately.

Fair play :rofl:

 

[Val]

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.

100% spot on, had anyone else said the same thing as Phil then chances are there would have been no reaction.

 

[DCB]

Looks like Big Phil was right after all

 

[tsped83]

Not posted for a while but good to see the same old tosh exists day in, day out on the forum. I'm off under the duvet for another month.

 

[hovis]

I posted last year that my good friend who works in nike athletics marketing in America said this was happening. The usual forum users told me it wasn't true

What she has also said is they dont make much money on golf apparel either but the short term plan is to keep it for brand awareness. Also, he people they have designing their 2017 range are down on the nike food chain

 

[Deleted member 18588]

As we are all enthusiastic about golf we over estimate its importance.

Two figures to bear in mind; Nike turnover $33 billion (approx)
Overall worldwide golf market $8.5 billion (approx)

These serve to place golf's commercial significance in perspective.

 

[Val]

As we are all enthusiastic about golf we over estimate its importance.

Two figures to bear in mind; Nike turnover $33 billion (approx)
Overall worldwide golf market $8.5 billion (approx)

These serve to place golf's commercial significance in perspective.

It's a minority sport whether we like it or not.

 

[Jates12]

Looking forward to grabbing a good bargain when they come about. Always worn Nike Trainers and Nike Golf Shoes/Equipment. Never used their clubs but always liked the colorways.

Shame that Alex has tried to insult Phil after posting a pretty normal comment. Embarrassing for a grown man to act like that, would expect that from my 11 year old brother.

 

[Hacker Khan]

I posted last year that my good friend who works in nike athletics marketing in America said this was happening. The usual forum users told me it wasn't true

What she has also said is they dont make much money on golf apparel either but the short term plan is to keep it for brand awareness. Also, he people they have designing their 2017 range are down on the nike food chain

Must have been a bloody good soothsayer as according to MyGolfSpy: -

• The shutdown was well-guarded secret. Everyone I’ve spoken with was caught completely by surprise. As recently as last week everything was on track for the 2017 product launch.
• Nike’s equipment reps were recently shown the 2017 product which I’m told featured RZN technology across the entire driver line, a new adjustable weighting system, and filed under too little too late; no covert cavity.
• The 2018 lineup was well into the development phase, again suggesting a relatively sudden change of course.
• Every indication is that the decision was made rather quickly (possibly after Q2 results and second month of year over year declines industry wide).

Get some lottery number off her, pronto

 

[NorfolkShaun]

Looks like Big Phil was right after all

Thought this when i heard the news, wonder if Tiger will head over to join up with his old mate.


Have the prices crashed yet..

 

[Turtleboy]

I read a comment by the STP a while back on Twitter, that Rory played Miura irons which have Nike badging.

 

[Deleted member 18588]

I read a comment by the STP a while back on Twitter, that Rory played Miura irons which have Nike badging.

Nike's forged heads are produced by the same company in Japan who also supply Titleist and there are only 3 or 4 such firms, all in Japan, providing forgings for all the OEM's.

 

[Deleted member 18588]

It's a minority sport whether we like it or not.

Apparently of all the sports that they are involved with golf is, by some way, the smallest market for Nike and other brands, such as adidas and Puma.