New Ownership: Matrix Shaft Co. & Dustin Johnson

[getair23]

Does this mean we get to see Bo Jackson breaking shafts over his knee? Bo knows Altus!

[ProjectX]

Weren't Tiger and DJ reported to be interested in purchasing Taylormade as well?

[rgk5]

I heard the same thing and the other player is none other then Tiger! Hence why he made the switch back to the TPHD shaft he is using now. No idea if this is just rumor or not but that is what I was told.

 

That would be amazing. I would never have to get fit for a shaft again.

 

Why?

[ebrasmus21]

So what we're saying here is that Tiger is still using the Tensei White.

[jimbonecrusher]

I would imagine the other shaft companies are not thrilled about this. Imagine all the free player endorsements/advertisements the new Matrix will be getting.

Tour players rarely do anything for free. Usually do not put up their own money. Agree to promote the product in exchange for using their name and likeness.

 

So... if Tiger and DJ are owners then I assume they are putting up their own money. And I suppose they could bill themselves and then pay themselves for advertisements, if you want to put it like that.

 

Either way, the other shaft companies probably aren't thrilled. The other issue is that the new Matrix may not even need to hire tour reps, Tiger and DJ (and whoever else) will just be hooking up their fellow tour players with shafts all the time.

 

Just waiting for the tour event pictures here that show Tiger and DJ out there with a Trackman fitting other players. "I don't know Jordan, seems like you're getting a little too much spin here, let me run back to the van and get you one that's tipped an inch." Pay scheme for Tiger and DJ will be:

 

1) 40% ownership stake and profits;

2) Advertising income for playing the shaft; and

3) $15 per hour for doing fittings on practice round days

 

:taunt:

 

You sure that the quote won't be more like, "I think you are leaving yards on the table." :cheesy: :cheesy: :nyam:

[Foreleft]

Shafts seem to be one of the last areas that players are not readily compensated for using.

 

I see this as a couple of high profile players monetizing their usage of a shaft.

[noodle3872]

I would imagine the other shaft companies are not thrilled about this. Imagine all the free player endorsements/advertisements the new Matrix will be getting.

Tour players rarely do anything for free. Usually do not put up their own money. Agree to promote the product in exchange for using their name and likeness.

 

So... if Tiger and DJ are owners then I assume they are putting up their own money. And I suppose they could bill themselves and then pay themselves for advertisements, if you want to put it like that.

 

Either way, the other shaft companies probably aren't thrilled. The other issue is that the new Matrix may not even need to hire tour reps, Tiger and DJ (and whoever else) will just be hooking up their fellow tour players with shafts all the time.

 

Just waiting for the tour event pictures here that show Tiger and DJ out there with a Trackman fitting other players. "I don't know Jordan, seems like you're getting a little too much spin here, let me run back to the van and get you one that's tipped an inch." Pay scheme for Tiger and DJ will be:

 

1) 40% ownership stake and profits;

2) Advertising income for playing the shaft; and

3) $15 per hour for doing fittings on practice round days

 

:taunt:

 

You sure that the quote won't be more like, "I think you are leaving yards on the table." :cheesy: :cheesy: :nyam:

 

Insert Phil’s comment about inferior equipment. LOL

[Wooderson]

Here comes the return of the $500+ golf shafts. Hopefully they can buy it cheap, tiger win with it, and then sell it off. Best bet to make a profit.

[ago33]

Hopefully they get rid of the weird names

[BottleCap]

it was posted in another thread that the guy who created their shafts started Veylix. Are they getting him back?

[spinnywedge]

Seems like this talk has been going around for a couple months on here. When can we expect an announcement/details on this?

[TollBros]

Shafts seem to be one of the last areas that players are not readily compensated for using.

 

True, which is why there is actual meaning and credibility to the fact that certain players play certain products. Once it becomes monetized on their end all credibility is lost just like club selection.

[hef63303]

I would imagine the other shaft companies are not thrilled about this. Imagine all the free player endorsements/advertisements the new Matrix will be getting.

Tour players rarely do anything for free. Usually do not put up their own money. Agree to promote the product in exchange for using their name and likeness.

 

So... if Tiger and DJ are owners then I assume they are putting up their own money. And I suppose they could bill themselves and then pay themselves for advertisements, if you want to put it like that.

 

Either way, the other shaft companies probably aren't thrilled. The other issue is that the new Matrix may not even need to hire tour reps, Tiger and DJ (and whoever else) will just be hooking up their fellow tour players with shafts all the time.

Professional athletes rarely put up their own money when getting involved in things like this. They get an equity position in exchange for using the product and having their names attached to it. The people that put up the actual money are attracted due to the fact that a big name is involved.

[sandy]

Got to love these hot rumors. Last one was Tiger Woods was buying Taylormade. Other than being paid to play certain clubs it sure makes no sense for player to own a component company particularly not a shaft company. DJ is going to switch away from a shaft he has used since he turned pro, right. Next player they should recruit is Bubba Watson.. Golf pros are going to pay for research and experts and designers to come up with new shafts, again right. Kind of a risky business since the next hot prototype shaft seems to be every few weeks either by design or the new in paint job.. If Tigers and DJs financial guys think this would be a good idea, they need new people. How to make a million dollars in the golf shaft business? Have a few multimillionaires buy that company, they will be worth a million in no time.. whole thing sounds like a rumor started by a failing company looking for more bump than Tiger can provide by generating 45-53% driving accuracy with said shaft, which admittedly was better than 17/56 with the Tensei...

[BB28403]

Word on the street :

 

Matrix Shafts will be owned by Tour Player(s)

 

Dustin Johnson is the only name that my source would give up.

 

This is big news for a golf shaft company and big news for our community. I'm expecting a big push in new technology and new generation marketing that could help us all.

 

Tour Golfers owning a company that we could all use and benefit from sounds really really cool.

Others names rumored to be involved with Matrix are Tiger, Wayne Gretzky and Bo Jackson per THP.

 

Pete Rose?

[getair23]

Word on the street :

 

Matrix Shafts will be owned by Tour Player(s)

 

Dustin Johnson is the only name that my source would give up.

 

This is big news for a golf shaft company and big news for our community. I'm expecting a big push in new technology and new generation marketing that could help us all.

 

Tour Golfers owning a company that we could all use and benefit from sounds really really cool.

Others names rumored to be involved with Matrix are Tiger, Wayne Gretzky and Bo Jackson per THP.

 

Pete Rose?

I wouldn’t bet on it.

[thesaxemachine]

Word on the street :

 

Matrix Shafts will be owned by Tour Player(s)

 

Dustin Johnson is the only name that my source would give up.

 

This is big news for a golf shaft company and big news for our community. I'm expecting a big push in new technology and new generation marketing that could help us all.

 

Tour Golfers owning a company that we could all use and benefit from sounds really really cool.

Others names rumored to be involved with Matrix are Tiger, Wayne Gretzky and Bo Jackson per THP.

 

Pete Rose?

I wouldn’t bet on it.

 

Zing!

[bigeasy]

High dollar shaft company that went bankrupt, why would you invest? Dont slam me, just enlighten me.

[Gtyler14]

I don’t think the quality was bad but if you can figure out how to put the same quality and materials at a better price then you can take a bankrupt company and turn it into a profitable company

[cvhookem63]

This is happening. The new owner comes from a baseball bat company who did the same thing with MLB players. They wouldn't have bought the company out of bankruptcy if they didn't have interest from players. Matrix is no longer going to do OEM shafts and only make the higher end shafts like the Ozik line that put them on the map. Exciting times ahead for them for sure. And yes, they will still have a tour rep or reps. Last I checked, Tiger and DJ don't have time to fit other players on the range and many shaft inventory and demos. But who knows, a lot of moving parts still to be decided upon.

 

Sounds like what Warstic did with Ian Kinsler and Jack White

[mcs4]

Does this mean we get to see Bo Jackson breaking shafts over his knee? Bo knows Altus!

 

If they run that commercial they will have at least one guaranteed sale from me.

[ebrasmus21]

High dollar shaft company that went bankrupt, why would you invest? Dont slam me, just enlighten me.

 

Write off the losses?? I have no idea.

[Tzoid]

I'm not as excited and some appear to be....I guess I don't see where Millionaire PGA players owning a shaft company helps me.

[bthomps33]

I'm not as excited and some appear to be....I guess I don't see where Millionaire PGA players owning a shaft company helps me.

 

Deeper pockets and more resources usually result in better products.

[uflorida1]

Sorry to burst the bubble - we, the consumer, are going to get SHAFTED

[getair23]

Hopefully they get rid of the weird names

Why? What could be better than hearing a broadcaster talking about TW in contention after dropping a DEUCE In his M3. (Even better with Jim Nantz voice on Sunday at Agusta).

[KrazyTrain18]

I give this rumor more credibility than the previous TM acquisition talk due to the much smaller scale. Would be very interesting if we began seeing segments of the equipment market owned by the players, if this becomes successful where does it stop ?

[trhode]

So, maybe TGR stands for:

 

Tiger

Gretzky

Rose

 

??????????

[sneaky_pete]

I am a Matrix shaft fan so it's good news. More importantly it is great news for the Matrix staff and their families after months of uncertainty. For the players involved they obviously see a sector of the equipment market that hasn't been marketed to it's full potential and there is an opportunity there that can be used to their advantage - good luck to them.

[IHFN]

It's interesting that Veylix was created because they were upset that Matrix started doing OEM driver deals. It's got to be a good but sad feeling knowing they were right in that Matrix was screwing up.