188 entries: Callaway

tee times booking solutions brands-communication--2018

TOP 10 tee times booking solutions for Spain and Portugal

By: 2018. 05. 23.

The golf tourism in the Algarve generated 500 million euros in 2017 and generated 16,800 jobs (source: Algarve Tourism Association). This is why I thought to figure out what are the TOP 10 tee times booking solutions for Spain…

Odyssey EXO Putters close look

How big is the MOI in the Odyssey EXO Putters?

By: 2018. 04. 18.

I am always curious what will golf equipment brands like Odyssey come up with in their latest golf equipment. Obviously, I am skeptical, because we can never know whether the latest feature is a gimmick or a real…

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Why is graphene in the 2018 Chrome Soft golf balls?

By: 2018. 01. 23.

I must admit that it is not always easy to find a major innovation or change in a golf club or a golf ball. It seems like this time I found a significant innovation in the 2018 Chrome…

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How could Acushnet create added value for golfers?

By: 2018. 01. 22.

I assume many of you are either at the PGA Show in Orlando right now or on the way to it. While latest golf equipment news are about the brand new golf club models, I think we should…

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Cleveland Golf announces new launcher woods and irons

By: 2017. 08. 14.

I got used to it that golf equipment manufacturers in this part of the golf season usually come up with limited edition golf club models. This is why interesting the announcement of Cleveland Golf. Cleveland Golf’s new woods and…

The Pro Shop at Gearhart Golf Links

The Paradox of the Golf Equipment Industry: The Demise of the Green Grass Shop – Part 2.

By: John Strawn, Director, Global Golf Advisors 2017. 08. 08.

In 1989, the designer of a new American golf course called Persimmon Ridge hit the ceremonial first tee shot at the grand opening. As the now-familiar sound of a metal driver hitting a ball rang across the teeing…

Golf Equipment Business in China

The Paradox of the Golf Equipment Industry: An Enquiry in 3 Parts

By: John Strawn, Director, Global Golf Advisors 2017. 07. 03.

Introduction Nike started selling golf shoes in 1984, but golf was a minor component in Nike’s marketing juggernaut before Tiger Woods came aboard in 1996. By 2000, Nike was selling balls and clubs as well as apparel and…

Callaway Golf Steelhead XR Fairway Wood

The revival of the famous Steelhead Fairway Wood

By: 2017. 06. 21.

I think it was September 2016 when the last time I talked about the Callaway Golf Steelhead XR golf club family. Now I can share with you the new Callaway Golf Steelhead XR Fairway Wood clubs (Pricing: $229; At…

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Is the new Toulon putter a gimmick or a true innovation?

By: 2017. 03. 24.

The recently hired  Sean Toulon believes there are parallels between cars and golf clubs. Actually, this is not the first time when Callaway Golf/Odyssey Golf is trying to adapt ideas and solutions from other industries. Last year the…

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What will be Lydia Ko’s new wardrobe like in 2017?

By: 2017. 01. 10.

I was very surprised to hear last year that Lydia Ko (world #1) left Callaway Golf for PXG. Last year's other interesting sponsorship deal was when she signed a contract with ECCO Golf. She will wear Ecco BIOM G2…

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Is it worth discussing the new XXIO Prime golf clubs?

By: 2017. 01. 06.

I was so excited hearing about the new XXIO Prime golf clubs. I think the XXIO brand still an unknown golf equipment brand outside of Japan, although XXIO is very optimistic regarding the North American market. XXIO has just…

Great Bertha Driver tech concept

What makes the Great Big Bertha Epic driver unique?

By: 2017. 01. 04.

To answer you the question quickly: the innovative new Jailbreak ball speed technology makes the Great Big Bertha Epic Driver and the Great Big Bertha Epic Sub Zero Driver unique. Callaway Golf believes that the Jailbreak speed technology…

How do Big Bertha OS irons promote distance?

By: 2016. 09. 09.

I've got a feeling that from now on not just drivers, but irons will have light weight. But how can we achieve that without sacrificing such crucial KPIs as forgiveness and distance? What can Big Bertha OS irons…

What are the benefits of the Toulon Design acquisition?

By: 2016. 08. 30.

I assume you already heard about the latest acquisition of Callaway Golf. If not then, Callaway has just acquired the start-up putter company (just 11-month-old!!) the Toulon Design (based in Vista, California). Toulon Design was founded by Sean Toulon,…

Who will gain the most from Driver vs. Driver competition?

By: 2016. 08. 25.

In less than 40 days, Wilson Golf's crowdsourcing, reality show the Driver vs. Driver will end. Golf Channel announced today the 11 finalists who will present their innovative driver concepts and ideas with the hopes of ultimately becoming Wilson…

Why is the USGA investigating the new Steelhead XR Irons?

By: 2016. 08. 24.

Don't worry there is nothing wrong or illegal with Callaway Golf's new Steelhead XR irons. Thanks to the next-generation 360 Face Cup technology, Callaway Golf was able to boost in face-speed is so significant that it’s hiked the COR…

What happened to the new Srixon Soft Feel golf balls?

By: 2016. 06. 22.

Srixon will launch their new Srixon Soft Feel and Srixon Soft Feel Lady golf balls in North America on July 29. This is the 10th generation of Srixon Soft Feel golf balls (golf improvement golf balls). After a…

What is the magic of Zala Springs Golf Resort?

By: Zala Springs Golf Resort 2016. 05. 02.

In the following you find my interview with Damian MacPherson, the club manager of  Zala Springs Golf Resort (Hungary): What makes Zala Spings Golf Resort unique and different from other Hungarian and CEE golf courses? The design of the…

Do you care if your wedge has limited edition design?

By: 2016. 03. 04.

Do you remember when I wrote first time about the Callaway Golf MD milled wedges in July 2015? At that time, I wrote that the new wedge line is leveraging 3 unique grinds (S-Grind, C-Grind, and the new W-Grind).…

What happens when Odyssey White Hot gets a dual layer?

By: 2016. 01. 27.

Do you remember when I wrote about the launch of  the Odyssey Works putter line in January 2015? It seems like Odyssey Golf reconsidered the usage of Fusion RX Insert & Metal-X roll pattern. This is how the new Odyssey White Hot RX putter…