Freddy Gives Bridgestone a great image?

[scottdc52]

sorry for my misinformation. but, i thought i saw Olazabal with a Titleist 905R last week in Atlanta. could be mistaken. scott c.

[scottdc52]

knew Olly was using a titleist, thanks. scott c.

[divot46]

Anyone know if he is still using the TM 300's???

 

Looked like he was hitting J33 CB's from what I could tell

[Riuzzi]

He's using a Bridgestone cavity back that's special made for him. They look VERY similar to his old TM300's.

[tickyboy]

I thought they looked very similar to those adams aTour irons as well....but it wouldn't be the first time a pro got a set that has a noticeable difference between their set and the retail set!

[arkstorm]

Quick correction about Vij drooling over TM...his contract with Cleveland allows him to play any clubs he wants. Same deal Tiger has with Nike.

 

Rumor is that PM has a similar arrangement with Callaway except for that if he chooses to play another brand's club, he is obligated to work with Callaway's design team to create one he likes...if they can't deliver, he can play anything he chooses.

[tickyboy]

VJ's contract doesn't say that anymore....

[dtrain]

ANyone know the ball Freddie uses? B330's?

[bennytheblade86]

ANyone know the ball Freddie uses? B330's?

 

He could possibly be using a B330S but there is also a good chance that he could be using a tourstage like the V10. Tourstage is bridgestones higher end line in Japan. This also goes for his equipment at any given time he could be playing something by tourstage!! :stop:

[kmrev]

Fred Couples is a class act. He's great for Bridgestone. They were patient with him on his irons, and he recently switched to their brand. Bet they'll stick with him and he'll get a driver he likes one day from them. Cool guy... liked his sportsmanship congratulating Mickelson on the 18th green.

[rsyutzy]

Couples actually uses the B330.. Watching yesterday on HD they had a couple close up shots of his ball as it sat near the cup and the one time I could clearly see <Tour B330>.. God bless HD!!

[cleatsupkeep]

Wait, pros don't play the stuff we can? Since when! :stop: :D

[daihori]

This is from the Fred Couples web page that's just updated after the Masters 2006. I just don't know what they mean by saying "B330 prototype". To be released in May?? Or, does it refer to the B330Ss??

 

 

Driver - Taylor Made 580 XD (8.5°)

Shaft & Swing weight: UST IT at 44 1/2 inches, 440 cc's, D3 swingweight

 

3-Wood - Callaway S2H2 (13°)

Shaft: UST IT

 

Irons (2-3) - J33 Forged Cavity Back

Shaft & Swing weight: True Temper Dynamic Gold SensiCore steel X300, 1/4 inch longer, D-2

 

Irons (4-PW) - J33 Forged Cavity Back

Shaft & Swing weight: True Temper Dynamic Gold SensiCore steel X300, 1/4 inch longer, D-2

 

Sand Wedge - 56° Bridgestone J33

 

Lob Wedge - 60° Cleveland 588 RTG

 

Putter - Taylor Made Rossa Long Beach Mid Sport 43"

 

Ball - Bridgestone B330 Prototype (new version released in may)

 

Apparel - Ashworth

 

Shoes - Ecco Classic Crossfire Shoes

[giogolf]

This is from the Fred Couples web page that's just updated after the Masters 2006. I just don't know what they mean by saying "B330 prototype". To be released in May?? Or, does it refer to the B330Ss??

 

 

Driver - Taylor Made 580 XD (8.5°)

Shaft & Swing weight: UST IT at 44 1/2 inches, 440 cc's, D3 swingweight

 

3-Wood - Callaway S2H2 (13°)

Shaft: UST IT

 

Irons (2-3) - J33 Forged Cavity Back

Shaft & Swing weight: True Temper Dynamic Gold SensiCore steel X300, 1/4 inch longer, D-2

 

Irons (4-PW) - J33 Forged Cavity Back

Shaft & Swing weight: True Temper Dynamic Gold SensiCore steel X300, 1/4 inch longer, D-2

 

Sand Wedge - 56° Bridgestone J33

 

Lob Wedge - 60° Cleveland 588 RTG

 

Putter - Taylor Made Rossa Long Beach Mid Sport 43"

 

Ball - Bridgestone B330 Prototype (new version released in may)

 

Apparel - Ashworth

 

Shoes - Ecco Classic Crossfire Shoes

 

Damn, X300's, how fast do you need to swing to bend those pipes??

[Carter]

To answer the original question, is Freddy giving Bridgestone a great image, i say yes to that.

 

You have to remember that the only thing that Bridgestone is marketing so far are their BALLS. If you look at printed adds, all they are showing are their balls and none of their clubs. If you look closely at the images of the pros in their adds, only Appleby is the only one shown with a little glimpse of the J33 driver. The rest of the staff shows them without their clubs.

 

For some reason Bridgestone doesn't want to sell any of their clubs to the public. Don't get me wrong I own their J33 driver. I only say this because, none of the stores i go to in Southern Calif. carry any of their clubs (with an exception of their irons). I had to special order mine cause the shop said that they carry any of their clubs, but only golf balls. Why is this? I don't know. They do make great clubs, but they are just not pushing it to the public. You see more golf ball commercials than clubs on TV.

 

I think, Bridgestone is not going at it aggressively like the other OEMs.

 

As far as Freddy and Bridgestone, i think marketing wise it works out. Heck, it got me to think twice about trying their stuff. And i bought one...and it worked. BOOM BOOM BOOM..... you hear that all the time now.

[pccasstpro]

This is from the Fred Couples web page that's just updated after the Masters 2006. I just don't know what they mean by saying "B330 prototype". To be released in May?? Or, does it refer to the B330Ss??

 

 

Driver - Taylor Made 580 XD (8.5°)

Shaft & Swing weight: UST IT at 44 1/2 inches, 440 cc's, D3 swingweight

 

3-Wood - Callaway S2H2 (13°)

Shaft: UST IT

 

Irons (2-3) - J33 Forged Cavity Back

Shaft & Swing weight: True Temper Dynamic Gold SensiCore steel X300, 1/4 inch longer, D-2

 

Irons (4-PW) - J33 Forged Cavity Back

Shaft & Swing weight: True Temper Dynamic Gold SensiCore steel X300, 1/4 inch longer, D-2

 

Sand Wedge - 56° Bridgestone J33

 

Lob Wedge - 60° Cleveland 588 RTG

 

Putter - Taylor Made Rossa Long Beach Mid Sport 43"

 

Ball - Bridgestone B330 Prototype (new version released in may)

 

Apparel - Ashworth

 

Shoes - Ecco Classic Crossfire Shoes

 

Damn, X300's, how fast do you need to swing to bend those pipes??

 

X300's are XStiff just heavier about a 137 grams per shaft. Sort of like the comparison between S200 and S400. Freddy doesn't switch unless it feels right . It took Bridgestone and Freddy over a year and a hlf to get the irons right . They had 4 plus sets of custom grinds scrapped because they didn't feel right.

[slicer365]

 

His irons are pretty sweet looking, a LOT like the TM 300's with Bridgestone in the cavity. :)

 

 

 

Might that be like Greg Norman playing McGregor Irons with Cobra stamps back in the day??? How do we know that he's playing Bridgestone???

[smuhunter]

I know the tour rep for bridgestone and this is what he tells me couples is using:

 

R510TP--Speeder 757X

Callaway S2H2--UST IT X Flex (whatever that is)

Bridgestone Cavity Back Proto--2-PW (Since the Honda Classic)

Bridgestone J33 56 Degree SW (Bent Stonger I would bet)

Cleveland TA 588 60 degree

Bridgestone Tour B330 Golf Ball (Since the 2004 Skins Game--Same ball no new prototype)

 

 

I remember last year Couples played a set of Bridgestone irons for several months, so he has been supporting the Bridgestone brand for a while. He probably does not want to change drivers just like his 3 wood. Besides he may just not like the R7 series and wants to stick with what he likes.

[six00imola]

my j33 3 wood hybrid is a great great club

[dannybsj]

he also uses a Callaway S2H2 3 wood, doesnt show much for bridgestones woods

 

 

He uses stuff because it looks good to him. He used an old ram womens driver for years. Doesnt say anything bad about bridgestone woods just shows he doesnt play anything he is not familiar with or feels different. Im similar i like things a certain way and a little change here and there and i notice it and it distracts me. god bless lead tape is all i can say!

[ft3fusion]

Hi,

 

It's interesting to know what in Fred's bag. I really like Fred style of play and how he swing the clubs. Never tired watching him make shot after shot. I am looking for Fred Couples' web site. Any one know what is the web address? Thank q.

 

 

Cheers.

[daihori]

Hi,

 

It's interesting to know what in Fred's bag. I really like Fred style of play and how he swing the clubs. Never tired watching him make shot after shot. I am looking for Fred Couples' web site. Any one know what is the web address? Thank q.

 

 

Cheers.

 

 

 

http://www.earthgolf.com/fred/index.shtml

[Hifade]

NEVER did he use a Ram driver...it was a Ram 3 wood that Tom Watson gave him several years ago.

 

 

 

he also uses a Callaway S2H2 3 wood, doesnt show much for bridgestones woods

 

 

He uses stuff because it looks good to him. He used an old ram womens driver for years. Doesnt say anything bad about bridgestone woods just shows he doesnt play anything he is not familiar with or feels different. Im similar i like things a certain way and a little change here and there and i notice it and it distracts me. god bless lead tape is all i can say!

[pingshack22]

The player giving Bridgestone the good image right now is Stuart Appleby. Couples may be popular, but he has problems finishing off tournaments and his game doesn't hold a candle to Appleby's right now !

[Hifade]

This wasn't a thread to dispute one endorser vs. the other, but rather to comment on the fact that Fred's popularity is good for whomever he endorses; in this case Bridgestone. Appleby is in his prime and much younger...he shoud be playing better. :) However, I'd put Couples against ANYONE back in '91 and '92 when he was in his prime.

 

 

 

The player giving Bridgestone the good image right now is Stuart Appleby. Couples may be popular, but he has problems finishing off tournaments and his game doesn't hold a candle to Appleby's right now !

[JHR]

This wasn't a thread to dispute one endorser vs. the other, but rather to comment on the fact that Fred's popularity is good for whomever he endorses; in this case Bridgestone. Appleby is in his prime and much younger...he shoud be playing better. :)

 

 

 

The player giving Bridgestone the good image right now is Stuart Appleby. Couples may be popular, but he has problems finishing off tournaments and his game doesn't hold a candle to Appleby's right now !

 

 

That is my feeling about it, as a OEM , having Freddy connected to you can not be a bad thing.

 

Even if he is not playing 100% of your line, name recognition can do a world of good for your bottom line.