Why is it so hard to resist the poser bag?

[Muddler]

[quote name='golfpros1' timestamp='1411945959' post='10201827']
[quote name='mosesgolf' timestamp='1394313394' post='8827751']
You have way too much time on your hands. No one should ever be judged on the equipment they play. Well except maybe for the Hammer. You play a Hammer. You are a doofus.
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You know what your problem is, you haven't tried REAL golf technology, and REAL golf science... just watch

[media=]http://youtu.be/oZXPkkZMwJQ[/media]
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"Ma titleist is goin' to the pawn shop"

A true classic.

[Muddler]

also, I'm seriously considering switching my imaginary sponsorship for next season. My adams clubs are letting me down and I'd like to see what wilson has to offer. I'm just not sure if I should look at they're clubs or raquets.

[TimBen]

I could pass for a wilson staff player if I switched bags. Saw Harrington play a few weeks ago and he only plays wilson irons. Just like me...:-)

Mizuno and TM woods. Cally wedges and ping putter(suits my putter action that Michelle Wie stole of me. )

[jons1]

Titleist is calling my name at the moment, but I'm holding out until I hit the 915. And they better pay up this time when I renew my contract. Last time they got stingy and I left for Taylormade. Of course the Nike Vapor looks interesting. Dang it, I'm back where I started, I don't know what to do. There's so much pressure from these darn companies. I probably should just pretend to sign a long-term contract to stop the madness.

[mwink822]

Why for no love for Hugo Boss Green and Dunning?

[jons1]

Why for no love for Hugo Boss Green and Dunning?

 

Who am I, Marty Hackel?

 

 

don't TOUCH!

[Forged4ever]

[quote name='golfpros1' timestamp='1411943877' post='10201621']
[quote name='golfpros1' timestamp='1391908315' post='8626239']
Like a moth to a flame, it's so hard not to move toward one manufacturer. It never fails, it doesn't matter which pony you pick, a few years go by and you're ready to buy everything from someone else. I say why fight it? Let's learn how to be sponsored this year!

Pros and Cons

Taylormade

Pros
If you go all Taylormade, you can also pretend to sign a clothing deal with Adidas Golf, which really ups your poser game. You can also be young and edgy and rock the Ashworth stuff, so the options are really endless for you. Throw in the white three striped belt and you're practically a touring pro. For all their marketing, the clubs are actually really good, so it could be a win-win this season.

Cons
The ball is great, but not for everyone, which could really mess up the relationship with your pretend sponsor, and you're also subject to those things they call wedges. Also, their staff bags and hats change every 6 months, so this is an ongoing investment that you have to consider to maintain your poser level.

Titleist

Pros
If you go all Titleist, you have a nice transition from woods to putters, cause it's all pretty quality stuff. The staff bag also doesn't change often, so you can maintain your level of poser for quite a while before reinvesting. And let's face it, there's a million of these guys, so you could fly under the radar and pull this off too. You also have Footjoy to round out your look, which isn't too shabby I might add.

Cons
It's hard to find a pretend clothing deal. Sure, you can go with Oakley, Polo, UnderArmour or someone, but it feels like your poser game has lost some street cred. You also lose out on all the fuzzy feelings you get with Taylormade and Callaway marketing hype. I mean, how fun is it really to say you're hitting a <insert number> versus a JetSpeed? The models also don't really change each year, so it loses some poser edge unless you go with the story about Titleist letting you bag what you want as long as it's theirs (which requires some acting skills).

Callaway Golf

Pros
If you go all Callaway Golf, you've got some quality stuff throughout the bag. Some woods are hook central, but nothing the pro model can't fix, or a story about some custom fitting sessions in Carlsbad. Staff bags also get a big bonus, cause collecting the bombs is kind of cool, and tells you're playing parters that you're 250 yard drive is really a 320 bomb. Also, you could maybe pretend you're a professional long driver, but that really comes down to whether you can swing the club 115mph to pull off the look to unsuspecting ams that think 300 is long.

Cons
Sure, you can wear Callaway clothing, and it's pretty decent stuff, but it's not as easy to find or on sale. Those golf ball dimples also take some getting use to, but I'm sure you can work it out. Also, the endless questions about Phil could get to be too much, depending on whether you're a fan or not.

Ping

Pros
If you're a cast guy, you've found your home. These guys have lots of great options, and even touring pros will play the i series so you might be able to pull the whole thing off. Plus, you can also get your putters dipped in gold (spray paint might work), and start a room in your house. This is for the serious poser, however. Another good thing, you can pretend to sign a deal with any ball maker and still be legit.

Cons
Not everyone loves cast, so this could be an issue. You also have no clothing deal options to complete the full poser effect, though you might be able to pull it off with Oakley (especially if you say you're truck is bullet proof (don't test it out, no matter how many beers on the course you drink)).

Mizuno

Pros
If you're a forged guy, this is really a great way to go. Irons, wedges, and putters are top notch stuff, and you can tell stories about how samurai swords are made. Bags and hats don't change often, so you can maintain your poser level for some time. You can also pretend to be sponsored with any golf ball, but I'd stick with Titleist on this one.

Cons
Woods are not at the top of peoples list, and although their own pros will bag a TM driver, it lowers your ranking. You have no clothing deal options either, which really limits you to Oakley, Polo, UnderArmour, etc.

Nike

Pros
If you go all Nike, you have some great Nike swooshed options. Pretty quality throughout the bag overall. And when you sign a pretend deal with Nike, with it comes apparel, shoes, hats, street wear when you're not playing, etc. You can pull off the best poser image, behind TM, in the game. This is also the best option for the PLAYAS... you know who you are (no need to insert a cheap Tiger waitress joke).

Cons
You live in the shadow of Tiger, and it's creating friction with your pretend sponsor. You also would never bag anything but their blades, so you better bring your A game.

Wilson Staff

Pros
A long history of winners and majors, you follow in great footsteps. They are also a general sporting company, so you can mix in other sporting equipment to round out your pretend sponsorship. Also, they don't sponsor many people you've heard of, so in the US you have a higher chance of pulling this off (unless they are hardcore golf fans). Plus, you could make your own funny youtube commercial if you're the type.

Cons
Seriously? No, really, seriously? Where do we even begin? You have no pretend clothing deal associated with this sponsorship, let alone shoes or ball, but I suggest you're a journeyman that likes to march to the beat of your own drummer (may require acting skills) to pull this off.

Adams Golf

Pros
You're best friends with Watson... just go with it. Besides, you were also instrumental in Els leaving Callaway. This could win you an oscar this year. BTW, their stuff is actually really good, and the shaft upgrades alone make this a smart pretend sponsorship for any poser (especially on a budget). Also, you're inside knowledge about TM owning AG makes you not only the real deal, but gives you the ability to fulfill your dream of wearing yellow shoes.

Cons
These guys are associated mainly with Champions Tour players. I know what you're saying, it's only bad for the guys under 50, but it's still a major issue to consider to pull this off.

Cobra

Pros
You are the coolest kid on the block! I mean, you sip red bull all day, and party all night with the hot ladies! If you're young, this is THE pretend sponsorship this year. You got some great options with the equipment as well, and you can even COLOR COORDINATE with your other pretend sponsor, Puma.

Cons
Only for the young. Seriously, no one needs to see a 40 year old guy in orange pants. 'nough said.

Cleveland Golf

Pros
Still one of the top wedge makers, and a solid overall choice. This is a nice sleeper sponsorship. You also won't have to worry about all the pressures of shooting commercials or marketing materials since they never do it. You can also link your pretend sponsorship with Srixon, which is a huge selling point if you prefer a yellow ball.

Cons
Let's be honest, this sponsorship is home for the insane. VJ is spraying antler urine or something on himself, Beljan is laying all over the course with panic attacks near death, and where do we even start watching Keegan hit a ball. You'll also have to work on a clothing deal here, and if Srixon isn't your deal, you will have a tough time pulling this one off.

Bridgestone Golf

Pros
Fred Couples. Yeah, that's what you're getting here, and it's a good thing. OK, everyone likes some Kuch (don't say that with your wife around), but it's all about Couples here. The equipment is actually pretty good, particularly the forged stuff. You also have a great ball selection to fit anyones game with this pretend sponsorship, and all of them are totally legit options with Lee hanging on to the lower ball speed models. You also have a lot of flexibility with this sponsor, so it could be a win-win if you're a tinkerer.

Cons
It's been a while, but didn't the woods look like something Austin Powers would use? It took some serious wind out of this sponsorship in the driver department in the past, which is why you saw some other options in the bag. Couples or no couples, Bridgestone Golf just doesn't seem to carry the kind of poser power of the others, so you have to really figure out who you want to pretend you are.
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tis the season
[/quote]I can't believe that I missed this, LMAO.

Great stuff!! Very well played!!

I'd still hang with Mizzy and if my hand is forced, I'd go with TMag on the driver & Adams for the FW metal and hybrid(s).

I stick with the Stones for my ball.

Maybe I can work a deal with Oakley parlaying the patch/one eye look into a nice commercial. Lord knows that I can use the coin cuz my winnings have been slim the past 15 months, lol.

Great post GP

Stay well my Friend

Golfingly Yours,
Richard

[ChristopherMcDonald]

Quite possibly one of the funniest posts I've seen.

[Nixhex524]

This thread made me like reading again.

[jons1]

[quote name='Nixhex524' timestamp='1412034164' post='10208679']
This thread made me like reading again.
[/quote]

WOW... I never thought I'd be helping literacy.

[super20dan]

it IS the funniest post i have ever read and all of it spot on . needs to be revived from time to time in case anyone missed it

[Mikey_Golds]

My favorite is being called a poser for iron covers. If you drop a paycheck on some irons Im going to cover them I'll make the dings, not the bumps when I don't walk a course.

[fumanchu1]

Callaway and Cobrea both learned I was two timing them (irons/hybrids=cobra; putter/driver/fw=callaway) a few years back so they both dropped me now I'll never get the bio cells and that nice orange suit

[Joe Rockhead]

A poser bag is just a pigment of your imagination.

Same clubs in some one else bag a poser.

You with the same clubs, they are just the right fit for what you need.

[cgorman0]

[quote name='golfpros1' timestamp='1391908315' post='8626239']
Like a moth to a flame, it's so hard not to move toward one manufacturer. It never fails, it doesn't matter which pony you pick, a few years go by and you're ready to buy everything from someone else. I say why fight it? Let's learn how to be sponsored this year!

Pros and Cons

Taylormade

Pros
If you go all Taylormade, you can also pretend to sign a clothing deal with Adidas Golf, which really ups your poser game. You can also be young and edgy and rock the Ashworth stuff, so the options are really endless for you. Throw in the white three striped belt and you're practically a touring pro. For all their marketing, the clubs are actually really good, so it could be a win-win this season.

Cons
The ball is great, but not for everyone, which could really mess up the relationship with your pretend sponsor, and you're also subject to those things they call wedges. Also, their staff bags and hats change every 6 months, so this is an ongoing investment that you have to consider to maintain your poser level.

Titleist

Pros
If you go all Titleist, you have a nice transition from woods to putters, cause it's all pretty quality stuff. The staff bag also doesn't change often, so you can maintain your level of poser for quite a while before reinvesting. And let's face it, there's a million of these guys, so you could fly under the radar and pull this off too. You also have Footjoy to round out your look, which isn't too shabby I might add.

Cons
It's hard to find a pretend clothing deal. Sure, you can go with Oakley, Polo, UnderArmour or someone, but it feels like your poser game has lost some street cred. You also lose out on all the fuzzy feelings you get with Taylormade and Callaway marketing hype. I mean, how fun is it really to say you're hitting a <insert number> versus a JetSpeed? The models also don't really change each year, so it loses some poser edge unless you go with the story about Titleist letting you bag what you want as long as it's theirs (which requires some acting skills).

Callaway Golf

Pros
If you go all Callaway Golf, you've got some quality stuff throughout the bag. Some woods are hook central, but nothing the pro model can't fix, or a story about some custom fitting sessions in Carlsbad. Staff bags also get a big bonus, cause collecting the bombs is kind of cool, and tells you're playing parters that you're 250 yard drive is really a 320 bomb. Also, you could maybe pretend you're a professional long driver, but that really comes down to whether you can swing the club 115mph to pull off the look to unsuspecting ams that think 300 is long.

Cons
Sure, you can wear Callaway clothing, and it's pretty decent stuff, but it's not as easy to find or on sale. Those golf ball dimples also take some getting use to, but I'm sure you can work it out. Also, the endless questions about Phil could get to be too much, depending on whether you're a fan or not.

Ping

Pros
If you're a cast guy, you've found your home. These guys have lots of great options, and even touring pros will play the i series so you might be able to pull the whole thing off. Plus, you can also get your putters dipped in gold (spray paint might work), and start a room in your house. This is for the serious poser, however. Another good thing, you can pretend to sign a deal with any ball maker and still be legit.

Cons
Not everyone loves cast, so this could be an issue. You also have no clothing deal options to complete the full poser effect, though you might be able to pull it off with Oakley (especially if you say you're truck is bullet proof (don't test it out, no matter how many beers on the course you drink)).

Mizuno

Pros
If you're a forged guy, this is really a great way to go. Irons, wedges, and putters are top notch stuff, and you can tell stories about how samurai swords are made. Bags and hats don't change often, so you can maintain your poser level for some time. You can also pretend to be sponsored with any golf ball, but I'd stick with Titleist on this one.

Cons
Woods are not at the top of peoples list, and although their own pros will bag a TM driver, it lowers your ranking. You have no clothing deal options either, which really limits you to Oakley, Polo, UnderArmour, etc.

Nike

Pros
If you go all Nike, you have some great Nike swooshed options. Pretty quality throughout the bag overall. And when you sign a pretend deal with Nike, with it comes apparel, shoes, hats, street wear when you're not playing, etc. You can pull off the best poser image, behind TM, in the game. This is also the best option for the PLAYAS... you know who you are (no need to insert a cheap Tiger waitress joke).

Cons
You live in the shadow of Tiger, and it's creating friction with your pretend sponsor. You also would never bag anything but their blades, so you better bring your A game.

Wilson Staff

Pros
A long history of winners and majors, you follow in great footsteps. They are also a general sporting company, so you can mix in other sporting equipment to round out your pretend sponsorship. Also, they don't sponsor many people you've heard of, so in the US you have a higher chance of pulling this off (unless they are hardcore golf fans). Plus, you could make your own funny youtube commercial if you're the type.

Cons
Seriously? No, really, seriously? Where do we even begin? You have no pretend clothing deal associated with this sponsorship, let alone shoes or ball, but I suggest you're a journeyman that likes to march to the beat of your own drummer (may require acting skills) to pull this off.

Adams Golf

Pros
You're best friends with Watson... just go with it. Besides, you were also instrumental in Els leaving Callaway. This could win you an oscar this year. BTW, their stuff is actually really good, and the shaft upgrades alone make this a smart pretend sponsorship for any poser (especially on a budget). Also, you're inside knowledge about TM owning AG makes you not only the real deal, but gives you the ability to fulfill your dream of wearing yellow shoes.

Cons
These guys are associated mainly with Champions Tour players. I know what you're saying, it's only bad for the guys under 50, but it's still a major issue to consider to pull this off.

Cobra

Pros
You are the coolest kid on the block! I mean, you sip red bull all day, and party all night with the hot ladies! If you're young, this is THE pretend sponsorship this year. You got some great options with the equipment as well, and you can even COLOR COORDINATE with your other pretend sponsor, Puma.

Cons
Only for the young. Seriously, no one needs to see a 40 year old guy in orange pants. 'nough said.

Cleveland Golf

Pros
Still one of the top wedge makers, and a solid overall choice. This is a nice sleeper sponsorship. You also won't have to worry about all the pressures of shooting commercials or marketing materials since they never do it. You can also link your pretend sponsorship with Srixon, which is a huge selling point if you prefer a yellow ball.

Cons
Let's be honest, this sponsorship is home for the insane. VJ is spraying antler urine or something on himself, Beljan is laying all over the course with panic attacks near death, and where do we even start watching Keegan hit a ball. You'll also have to work on a clothing deal here, and if Srixon isn't your deal, you will have a tough time pulling this one off.

Bridgestone Golf

Pros
Fred Couples. Yeah, that's what you're getting here, and it's a good thing. OK, everyone likes some Kuch (don't say that with your wife around), but it's all about Couples here. The equipment is actually pretty good, particularly the forged stuff. You also have a great ball selection to fit anyones game with this pretend sponsorship, and all of them are totally legit options with Lee hanging on to the lower ball speed models. You also have a lot of flexibility with this sponsor, so it could be a win-win if you're a tinkerer.

Cons
It's been a while, but didn't the woods look like something Austin Powers would use? It took some serious wind out of this sponsorship in the driver department in the past, which is why you saw some other options in the bag. Couples or no couples, Bridgestone Golf just doesn't seem to carry the kind of poser power of the others, so you have to really figure out who you want to pretend you are.
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Haha thanks for this! I just got the new Nike Sport bag and its awesome. Usually ride but made the transition recently to walking and its been great!

[jons1]

The bag is always a good place to start your sponsorship, goodness knows Tiger has been doing it for years. But you have to fill that bag.

[Forged4ever]

[quote name='Mikey_Golds' timestamp='1412080401' post='10210997']
My favorite is being called a poser for iron covers. If you drop a paycheck on some irons Im going to cover them I'll make the dings, not the bumps when I don't walk a course.
[/quote]Mikey, don't give it a second thought, cuz that reaks of jealousy!!!

Luke even asked the make & CH III was lovingly caressing them on the line, though he's not ready to break from the herd just yet. He needs confirmation

We're good

Have a great week my Friend,
Richard

[jons1]

trojan makes iron headcovers now?

[3put]

[quote name='Mikey_Golds' timestamp='1412080401' post='10210997']
My favorite is being called a poser for iron covers. If you drop a paycheck on some irons Im going to cover them I'll make the dings, not the bumps when I don't walk a course.
[/quote]

Ditto! Say what you want. I just paid $1400 on a set of Apex irons and they WILL be covered up!

[Dr Beeper]

[quote name='Towelieeee' timestamp='1392355155' post='8665275']
Can I still be a Ping poser when I have my bettinardi in the bag?
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You'd better not let your sponsor see you with that Bettinardi in the bag my friend! Ping contracts always stipulate that you play their driver and putter.

[acemandrake]

"Let's be honest, this sponsorship is home for the insane. VJ is spraying antler urine or something on himself, Beljan is laying all over the course with panic attacks near death, and where do we even start watching Keegan hit a ball."

Genius. I laughed till I cried.

[Gauchograd99]

I keep coming back and reading the opening to this thread over and over again and laugh. Mizuno has a "clothes line" on their website... and that means 2 shirts and a jacket if I remember correctly along with umbrella and towel. HUGE offerings from them on the on-course front.

The only thing I might take umbrage with is the orange pants line. I would love to wear orange pants (or knickers) to play if I wasn't a shorts-only player. Not sure my Cally and Mizuno sponsors would be happy with the orange, but orange is my favorite color and stays out of family school feuds. Then again, I still have a little time until 40, so I can still pull them off!

[super20dan]

orange pants shure means something here in fla

[jons1]

AWKWARD...

 

[Muddler]

AWKWARD...

 

 

 

 

Bobbsey Twins!

[playa]

[quote name='Mikey_Golds' timestamp='1412080401' post='10210997']
My favorite is being called a poser for iron covers. If you drop a paycheck on some irons Im going to cover them I'll make the dings, not the bumps when I don't walk a course.
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I would call you a hacker for using iron covers if I were to pass judgment. A poser would never cover anything, sort of defeats the purpose.

[dbleag]

[quote name='Gauchograd99' timestamp='1412118196' post='10214503']

The only thing I might take umbrage with is the orange pants line. I would love to wear orange pants ([b]or knickers[/b]) to play if I wasn't a shorts-only player. Not sure my Cally and Mizuno sponsors would be happy with the orange, but orange is my favorite color and stays out of family school feuds. Then again, I still have a little time until 40, so I can still pull them off!
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FYI -

Plus Twos = 2" below the knee
Plus Fours = 4" below the knee
Knickers = Ladies underwear

I have some Scottish friends who get sniggley every time I call them knickers.

[Mikey_Golds]

[quote name='playa' timestamp='1412141383' post='10216323']
[quote name='Mikey_Golds' timestamp='1412080401' post='10210997']
My favorite is being called a poser for iron covers. If you drop a paycheck on some irons Im going to cover them I'll make the dings, not the bumps when I don't walk a course.
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I would call you a hacker for using iron covers if I were to pass judgment. A poser would never cover anything, sort of defeats the purpose.
[/quote]

Thats fine, I don't have thin skin, some days maybe I play like a hacker, some days I play like a stud. I let my game do the talking not my iron covers.

[Forged4ever]

[quote name='playa' timestamp='1412141383' post='10216323']
[quote name='Mikey_Golds' timestamp='1412080401' post='10210997']
My favorite is being called a poser for iron covers. If you drop a paycheck on some irons Im going to cover them I'll make the dings, not the bumps when I don't walk a course.
[/quote]
I would call you a hacker for using iron covers if I were to pass judgment.
[/quote]LMAO, I can't answer the bell presently, though I would've taken as many strokes as you felt a "hacker" like me warranted, lol.

Have a great day playa

My Best,
Richard

[techjunkee]

[quote name='Mikey_Golds' timestamp='1412169853' post='10217157']
[quote name='playa' timestamp='1412141383' post='10216323']
[quote name='Mikey_Golds' timestamp='1412080401' post='10210997']
My favorite is being called a poser for iron covers. If you drop a paycheck on some irons Im going to cover them I'll make the dings, not the bumps when I don't walk a course.
[/quote]
I would call you a hacker for using iron covers if I were to pass judgment. A poser would never cover anything, sort of defeats the purpose.
[/quote]

Thats fine, I don't have thin skin, some days maybe I play like a hacker, some days I play like a stud. I let my game do the talking not my iron covers.
[/quote]

Exactly.