Bang Golf

[Houstonhacker]

Does anyone know about, remember, or have an opinion of Bang Golf? Years ago, I bought a--I swear, this is the name--Bangenstein FU2 driver from an online club maker just because I thought the name was hilarious. It did come with a Harrison Striper shaft, so I figured if the driver was a dud, I could always use the shaft. Turns out, the driver (425cc size, I think) was pretty good. I still have it, along with a second, brand new head (don't ask) and headcover. They're both left handed as well. I just wondered if anyone ever played Bang drivers. Apparently they were a big deal in long-drive competitions at one point.

[SEP1006]

I played ALL Bang woods for almost 12 years. The Bang-o-matic driver as well as the Bang SF 3, 5 and 7 woods. All of those clubs were money and very solid. Probably sold close to 15 sets of the SF Woods to my buddies who hit mine. My son is STILL playing both my 5 and 7 wood now for almost 20 years. Back when Steve Almo had the company they made really good woods. He has long since sold the company and they went to crap. The Bang FU2 was very popular as well.

Don't know if GEEK Golf is still around but that's the company Almo started after selling Bang Golf.

[Houstonhacker]

 

I just now checked, and Bang still has an extensive product website running. They list some distributors, which appear to be independent clubmakers. I guess they're just selling New Old Stock stuff.

The Bangenstein FU2 may not be the latest, greatest 460cc, adjustable head, with tail lights and turn signals, but I always thought it was a good driver for the money.

[SEP1006]

Oh I believe they are still making clubs but for whatever reason they just aren't the same. After playing my original Bang-o-matic for a little over 10 years it developed a small crack at the bottom. Well Steve had already sold the company like 5 years before this happened. Anyway I ordered another one and it just wasn't the same. I contacted the new owner and they said no problem just send it back and we'll replace it. So I did and the replacement wasn't the same either. Just didn't feel or sound near as good as the original, results were not the same either. That was easily the best driver I've ever had!!!

[BKN1964]

They have a spot in Ace's bag ...

[Houstonhacker]

I'm speechless...

[tannyhoban]

Had the original Bang-o-matic with a Grafalloy Blue and played that driver for 3 years or so. Really solid. Made up a 1, 3 , 5 set of Mello Yellows for my wife and she really like them.

Long gone now, but at one time their offerings were really good.

[Sparky14]

Bang is still around. Don't hear much, but there is new stuff on a rare occasion.

Geek under Almo is still kicking, but the guy who was a marketing guru/graphic artist/sounding board recently passed away. Brought out new wedges over the last year or two. Almo is still working it, but his health and eyesight issues keep things limited.

The Big Bang 450 was one of the first clubs that I assembled myself. Loved that thing.

[Houstonhacker]

The Bang Golf website is still up, but it appears to be frozen in 2016. It actually looks the same as when I discovered it (and bought my Bangenstein FU-2 driver) about 20 years ago. I'm surprised some entrepreneur hasn't come along and bought the company. I wonder how the performance of existing Bang clubs compares to the latest greatest stuff from the mainstream manufacturers. If it's favorable, then product R&D is already a sunk cost, and a new owner could go to market immediately, at a relatively low cost, with a competitive product line. Bang Golf is the most mysterious golf equipment company I've ever seen--an extensive line of clubs highly regarded by many people, and apparently zero effort made to sell them...

[SEP1006]

Well I will say that if the current ( or most current ) Bangomatic or Super Bangomatic was anywhere close to performing like the original I would purchase in a heart beat. As I said before the absolute best driver I have ever owned!!!

[Houstonhacker]

Attention GolfWRX management: buy Bang Golf and in 2020 introduce the Bang WRX line of clubs.

You’re welcome.

[rainkingjr]

I know this is about Almo's first company Bang, but I felt like his Geek stuff was even better. The Geek Dot Com This driver is the best feeling driver I've ever hit. Center strikes felt amazing. The Mizuno of drivers.