Pros Departing Nike Because Ball Sucks?

[iacas]

First Jason Gore left Nike (because he hated their ball). Now he seems to be with Cobra and playing a Titleist ball, though I'm not sure that's been formally done up in a contract.

Today I read that Chris Couch was "caught" playing a Titleist ball in competition, most recently at the Travelers. He's one of the longest tenured Nike players, and now he's left. He's playing a mish-mash of clubs, but a Titleist ball.

I guess what Dave had to say in his review of the Nike ONE+ was pretty accurate: "Nike has a pretty good ball on their hands but still have a bit to go until I consider them great."

[Ogg]

I read the same thing yesterday and was surprised to find how inflexible Nike is with their equipment deals. The article pointed out that the staff players were required to use all Nike equipment and apparel. I wonder if that is hurting them at all.

[Aggie25]

Eldrick hasn't had to give up his Scotty but he's an exception to a lot of rules.

[hurley9192]

easy to do when you've made them millions upon millions of dollars. I doubt you'll see a drop off on Nike equipment with the loss of Couch and Gore.

[Cleveland Gunmetal]

Interesting. For some reason I thought Nike had just dropped Gore. Or his contract was up and they couldn't agree on a number. Interesting re: the golf ball. I'd be curious if someone like Casey, Immelman, Choi, Cink or Glover started using a Titleist ball what they'd do. Obviously we know what they'd do with Tiger, but I'd be interested with the next tier. Every player has to have a 14 club + clothing contract (except Tiger of course)? That's tough.

I don't think the Gore deal with Cobra is finalized. Yeah he's been using the clubs but he isn't wearing the hat. Last tournament I saw him in he was wearing a Detroit Tigers hat, pretty cool actually.

Incidentally (and coincidentally?), I've noticed Chris Couch's name higher on the leaderboards in recent events.... he had been sort of off the map since his win in New Orleans last year.

[laconic517]

to me the one platinum blows, I dont get the spin that I do with the Prov1x and i hit the prov1x farther. the blacks suck and have sucked since day one to me. Nike has the biggest piece of shit cover on them too, to me they just feel cheap. Id rather play with some pinnacle distance ball, I think the one platinum is comparable to the NXT and costs way more, I guess the one platinum probably spins a bit more than an NXT tour, but to me the cover is no better.

[bigboom]

they should just release tiger's ball to the public and let the rest of the staffers use it. i dont see why tiger gets a special ball only for him.

[drewmart]

Does anyone know the difference between Tiger's ball and the ONE Platinum?

[tglover44]

I believe I read somewhere that Tiger's ball has a thinner cover than the model sold to the public.