Tiger to PXG?

[topr]

Unless you're going to put the guy in commercials, as an OEM I might want to know if he's ever going to tee it up again before I back the Brinks truck up to his door not to mention dedicate an entire R&D dept to him

[jwo]

I absolutely think Tiger may go to PXG. Callaway and TM are out for sure.

 

That really only leaves Titleist (Titleist/mizuno ) and PXG..

 

Bob Parsons is eccentric...I can see him pursuing Tiger...

 

But...lets get that Scotty back in Tiger's hands!

 

Tiger was a Ping player as an amateur. Cant rule them out entirely. I cant imagine seeing Tiger with a G driver but it might be just what he needs.

[bscinstnct]

http://brobible.com/sports/article/tiger-woods-thoughts-nike-decision-golf-equipment/

 

Tiger Woods Shares His Thoughts About Nike’s Decision To Stop Golf Equipment Production

 

 

Uhhh, yeah

[preacher]

I think Rory signs with PXG and Tiger continues to use his TW stuff cause no one is interested in a washed up player that will never be in contention on the PGA tour again.

 

[McCann1]

I think Rory signs with PXG and Tiger continues to use his TW stuff cause no one is interested in a washed up player that will never be in contention on the PGA tour again.

you want to put somethin on that? Because he contended in an event less than a year ago, I think he can do it again

[renatto]

Titleist pls

[preacher]

I think Rory signs with PXG and Tiger continues to use his TW stuff cause no one is interested in a washed up player that will never be in contention on the PGA tour again.

you want to put somethin on that? Because he contended in an event less than a year ago, I think he can do it again

 

Let me know how much? He's done

 

Jason

[BEND OF THE RIVER GC]

Did TW play Ping Eye 2's as an am????

[RobertBaron]

I think Rory signs with PXG and Tiger continues to use his TW stuff cause no one is interested in a washed up player that will never be in contention on the PGA tour again.

 

TBF legends like Nicklaus, Palmer and Watson still have club endorsements.

 

I'm also pretty sure Ben Hogan clubs were around and a viable brand long after he was relevant as a player.

 

I think as long as TW is a part of the golf world like Nicklaus and Palmer are, he'll still be a powerful brand and marketing tool.

[AWE46M3]

I wonder if part of Tiger's next club deal will depend on who he can bring with him. If he could deliver say Rory and Day, I think he'll be able to get a pretty nice deal with any of the major OEMs.

[BearQ]

I think Rory signs with PXG and Tiger continues to use his TW stuff cause no one is interested in a washed up player that will never be in contention on the PGA tour again.

you want to put somethin on that? Because he contended in an event less than a year ago, I think he can do it again

 

Let me know how much? He's done

 

Jason

 

Blatant disrespect. Never in contention again? I had hoped golfers had some reason and belief towards a top 2 player ever. If contention means finishing top 5, let me know the amount I want in too. Make sure it's in writing though cause you'll lose this one. Me and mcann1 will feast on your donation.

 

There's always alternative reasons why people hate on tiger and sympathize with others, we know why but we dance around it. Same guys were quiet when he owned the golf world, now the little dogs have a lot to say lol typical

[webber]

Only one of you mentioned Bridgestone. He could carry the bag and irons and use the ball. Bridgestone made and designed Nike balls for a long time when the first started out.

 

The rest of the bag could be anything. Vokey, old Scotty, M1 whatever.

 

Or he keeps the Nike blades and puts in a new ball, wedges, putter, and driver no new deal.

[Golfingfanatic]

I think a big question will be the woods, since he doesnt want an adjustable hosel. So no matter the brand it'll most likely be a 1-off. For the irons I think (hope) he goes back to mizuno

[woods991]

Bridgestone

[rockinar]

Tiger would be expensive and he does not sell clubs anymore. Not happening.

[borker]

Somehow Michael Jordan still has a huge market for his Jumpman logo line. His shoes still sell out apparently and the MJ stuff still does incredibly well. I still am amazed when I see someone wearing a new jumpman shirt or hat THIRTEEN years after he was last in the NBA. Who buys that crap? Millions I guess because he has increased his wealth since retirement, which isn't easy. So I guess the TW logo could be the same for Tiger. He could probably take it over himself and get it to be in the same vain as MJ did for himself after retirement. Getting TW into Ross/Marshall's and mall stores, etc. Come out with a cologne and maybe even some equipment.

 

Then again, Jordan's image wasn't as bruised as Tiger's was/is AND basketball is immensely more popular and marketable then golf.

[yUmaRouS]

I might be the only person who feels this way but I really don't know why everyone can see Tiger playing Titleist more than other brands. Yes, he did play Titleist clubs almost 20 YEARS ago, when he had a complete different swing, when the shaft was steel and the balls were completely different. Pretty much the only Titleist driver he played was a 6.5 degree 975D with an X100 which the head his nothing like it (feel, looks, sound and performance wise) compared to pretty much everything after the 905 wood series. Not saying the 915 or the 917 is not good enough by any means but in the metal wood line-up of this year TM has the edge overall. Regarding the irons, blade irons are blade irons and it does differ from the material or the forging process between companies but Titleist isn't the only manufacturer that makes good blades. The wedges and putter will be more of a trust thing so I can see that happening.

 

But at the same time I don't see any brands leaving him hanging with a free equipment contract despite that fact he isn't playing like his prime or playing less to no tournaments, because he is still too valuable to leave him with no contract. The industry is declining but the people who still purchase equipments are golfers that are rather serious about their game (like people here on WRX) and not the golfers that are starting to play the game, and those people WILL buy what ever club Tiger plays when he comes back. PXG may be financially healthy but that and paying Tiger a hefty price are two different things, because Tiger still needs club to play with since he is a golfer even if no one pay him his desired money to play their equipment.

[Llortamaisey]

Somehow Michael Jordan still has a huge market for his Jumpman logo line. His shoes still sell out apparently and the MJ stuff still does incredibly well. I still am amazed when I see someone wearing a new jumpman shirt or hat THIRTEEN years after he was last in the NBA. Who buys that crap? Millions I guess because he has increased his wealth since retirement, which isn't easy. So I guess the TW logo could be the same for Tiger. He could probably take it over himself and get it to be in the same vain as MJ did for himself after retirement. Getting TW into Ross/Marshall's and mall stores, etc. Come out with a cologne and maybe even some equipment.

 

Then again, Jordan's image wasn't as bruised as Tiger's was/is AND basketball is immensely more popular and marketable then golf.

 

I can't tell if this post is "tongue in cheek" or not. It's brilliant if it is.

[jffuller]

nike says they r not generating enough revenue but how in gods earth is girls basketball making money? how is the WNBA even survive? SOCCER is dead in the united states except for the kids, well like they say, it's all about the boots on their feet......

 

Margins on clothing and shoes are much better than golf clubs. Especially when you consider the volume.

 

Nike probably sells 10 million shirts for every golf club.

that's right, bottom line is profit. problem is not that many golfers like their shoes

 

Aren't they 1 or 2 in footwear? So tell us again how not that many golfers like their shoes?

really, the places i golf i never see anybody in nike except for me.

 

Anecdotal evidence does not suggest a larger trend.

[jmck]

 

Anecdotal evidence does not suggest a larger trend.

 

They've been in hard goods for ~15 years and have gone from 0 to 1 to 2 to 3% market share. Who knows what exactly they were originally projecting, but given that they just announced they're getting out of hard goods I reckon it was more optimistic than 3% after 15 years.

[playa]

The theme of this thread is unfortunately a moot point. I am a huge fan of tiger, but I don't see him making it all the way back. He might be able to get his body healthy enough to make it back on tour, but the magic, the determination, and the aura of invincibility, are gone and don't look like coming back. Reminds me of Seve's decline. Sad to watch.

[Holy Moses]

Interesting that Bob Parsons threw out numbers when talking about former Nike staffers. "They [Rory and Tiger of course] could get $3 million from me and $3 million from Nike for clothing." Boy, Bob is blunt. But maybe it will work.

 

Tiger will never make what the Jordan brand will. Nike/Jordan has always been well-established in soft goods because non-basketball players wear that stuff. Won't happen with the TW brand.

 

I'm pretty sure every OEM won't care one bit that Tiger will want a glued driver. That will certainly not be the holdup in any contract. Most people who buy Nike have no idea Tiger doesn't use an adjustable hosel.

[triplebogeyblues]

I think Rory signs with PXG and Tiger continues to use his TW stuff cause no one is interested in a washed up player that will never be in contention on the PGA tour again.

you want to put somethin on that? Because he contended in an event less than a year ago, I think he can do it again

 

C'mon. Don't feed the trolls.

[Konklifer]

I think Rory signs with PXG and Tiger continues to use his TW stuff cause no one is interested in a washed up player that will never be in contention on the PGA tour again.

you want to put somethin on that? Because he contended in an event less than a year ago, I think he can do it again

 

Let me know how much? He's done

 

Jason

 

:bb:

[dbleag]

I absolutely think Tiger may go to PXG. Callaway and TM are out for sure.

 

That really only leaves Titleist (Titleist/mizuno ) and PXG..

 

Bob Parsons is eccentric...I can see him pursuing Tiger...

 

But...lets get that Scotty back in Tiger's hands!

 

Tiger was a Ping player as an amateur. Cant rule them out entirely. I cant imagine seeing Tiger with a G driver but it might be just what he needs.

 

Many famous names were PING players early in their careers: Faldo, Nick Price, Couples, TW, PM, CHIII, RickyF, etc. Money lured them away to other brands.

[triplebogeyblues]

Secret Tour Pro thinks:

 

TW hires Rob Burbick to design and create him his own personal irons with no cost limits. That would be my bet to what Tiger uses next!

[lumberman2462]

Tiger will wear Nike clothes and shoes until he can no longer walk.

 

My guess is that he'll end up with a Nike Bag or at least Nike logo on the bag.

[Holy Moses]

Tiger will wear Nike clothes and shoes until he can no longer walk.

 

My guess is that he'll end up with a Nike Bag or at least Nike logo on the bag.

 

No club manufacturer is going to pay Tiger for playing their clubs which will demand big bucks from the OEM while having Tiger in Nike clothing and a swoosh on the bag. Nike didn't even demand a swoosh on the bag when he played their clubs.

[tw_focus]

Get real guys, TW has never been about gimmicks. TW plays a set of irons that are basically unchanged for 30 years. Now he's switching to hollowed or cores or whatever? No chance.

 

TW will probably switch to whatever clubs he likes, whatever he thinks are best, sponsorship be damned.

[GoldenBellGW]

I see Tiger starting off fresh. The guy doesn't need money. If he's able to come back 100% and believes that he can contend, I think he makes his start fresh. I am thinking the past decade has humbled him, and this time off given him a clear mind. I see him going with a smaller brand in terms of advertising and tour presence - maybe PXG, Mizuno, Bridgestone. It would be cool to have him go small and carry a lesser known manufacturer with him to the winner's circle, considering he is able to compete as he once did.