chris661
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That was around the time nike were really just starting to make inroads into golf though wasn't it? I would imagine the rules were changed.
Rory to sign with Nike?
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That was around the time nike were really just starting to make inroads into golf though wasn't it? I would imagine the rules were changed.
pbrown7582
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duval? he certainly loved his oakley even naming his dog after them.
same story as appeared previous years was all over wrx after tiger and rorys 'love in' last week.
If nike want rory they will get him one way or another in the end.
Adi2Dassler
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No chance, they simply don't allow any other advertisers on their players, except the bag iirc.
Val
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Cant think who you mean (Duval maybe) but most are normally glasses only, Rory and Keegan Bradley im sure were the first to don clothing too.
moogie
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I MEANT WITH MULTIPLE ENDORSEMENT DEALS
If u read again was replying to Dodgers Quote..................
moogie
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Adi2Dassler
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Val
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Ok, fair point. Most do have multiple deals but Nike dont allow any on their clothing.
jonnyround
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I suppose the question is will Rory going to Nike sell more kit for them?
moogie
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Certainly wouldnt influence me...........it is NOT a Brand I even look at, unless I wanted a pair of Trainers...
Fader
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I don't think that is the question. I would say without out doubt if you have the 2 biggest players in the market e.g. Tiger and Rory the sales will certainly increase as there'd be a Tiger range and a McIlroy range with fans buying into the marketing machine that is Nike.
The question I would say for further down the line is how long will Tiger's contract remain at Nike if they take on Rory, can you see Woods playing second fiddle to McIlroy in the marketing and big bucks stakes.
One Planer
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While I agree, Doesn't woods have his own motif (TW) on his cap?
Still Nike though, so probably a non-starter of a point.
jonnyround
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Thats my feeling but I am wondering if we are in the minority?
Fader
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Same as Federer with his RF logo, without looking into the marketing and registration of the trademark i'd assume it's something set up within the Nike branding.
Fader
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Possibly, but if he does sign I can see the TW branding being broken off in some kind of agreement and going to a slightly lesser brand e.g Bridgestone for clubs to be the Flagship player again at another brand and not just being another staffer.
Edit: I don't mean lesser as in inferior, just not as mass marketed to the extent of Nike.
MegaSteve
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Rory might not have a say in it...
Depends on the deal with his management team...
Depends on the deal with his management team...
NWJocko
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Certainly wouldnt influence me...........it is NOT a Brand I even look at, unless I wanted a pair of Trainers...
More fool you then, they are making some great kit at the moment (not that I own any but have done in the past).
The VR Pro Ltd and VR_S drivers are both great clubs. VR_S probably the easiest to hit thing around at the moment.
Take your point re shoes, the Lunar ones I have are the best golf shoes I've ever put on my feet.
Fader
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I had a set of VR Pro Cavity Irons when I first started managed to pick them up 2nd hand, though they were decent enough they're not in the league of my Cobra Forged irons.
As for the shoes, I find that Nike footwear tends to have a strange odour to it, now I know it's not my feet as any other brand I buy is no issue.
That said the clothes are good and will sell even more if McIlroy switches
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Snelly
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I have always thought Nike clubs were a bit Cheshire and certainly not as good as the more established brands. Not only that but I would not buy anything from Nike on principle. I don't like anything that they make and have an aversion to anything to do with Tiger Woods or Lance Armstrong.
I have always thought that those who like Nike, especially Nike golf kit are probably the same people who like Lexus cars, new world wine and wear trainers for non-sporting activities. All fine but not for me thanks.
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NWJocko
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I can't comment on the older Nike stuff when they first came into golf as I wasn't playing.
Their irons and drivers at the moment (certain models I suppose) are pretty good. Maybe not right at the top but not far off. The Ltd Edition driver is the exception, a club as good as anything available.
I hope you weren't directing the last comment at me as you couldn't be wider of the mark I'm afraid.
