Comments on: What’s in the Bag, Volume Three

By: ElGavilan

ElGavilan — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 00:30:27 +0000

Just curious...why call them fairway metals vice woods. Irons aren't made of iron, so why not be consistent and call them fairway woods?

By: 2006 Winners by the Numbers | The Sand Trap

2006 Winners by the Numbers | The Sand Trap — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:28:23 +0000

So what does it take to win on tour? Greens and putting once again rule. With all the talk about distance, are you surprised?

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 12:32:36 +0000

Rafi -

My thoughts excactly. Like Rick said, Tiger is basically still playing the same clubs he was years ago.

Lonnie -

Do you write commercials for a living?

By: Lonnie Teague

Lonnie Teague — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 23:29:11 +0000

When it comes to golf clubs, all the name brands are good. I go with the ones which company treats me like I'm someone special. That company is Callaway.

By: rafcin

rafcin — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:57:38 +0000

have to agree with Rick. These stats showing that Nike has enough money (thanks to non-golf divisions of their business) to throw it at top players. It doesn't say directly 'their equipment is better'. It sure says though 'their equipment is good enough'

By: Rick Hart

Rick Hart — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:16:59 +0000

I can't help but wonder if this really means anything. These guys are paid to play these clubs, so their choices are clouded by money.

The pros choose clubs based at least partly on who gives them the most money. Sure the clubs are all good clubs but there is nothing special about them.

Even Tiger admits he has used basically the same clubs since he was a kid. Nike gave him a bunch of money and then they just built clubs like he has always had. No new technology. No new materials or design. What's the bit deal.

When you think of it, it's what makes the brand clubs so expensive. Damn, if you want to impress me, take them away from them and make my clubs less expensive.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 15:42:37 +0000

I didn't put the fairway woods in the hybrid category. I broke them out separate, but didn't include them in the column. For those that are interested, here's the breakdown of fairway metals:

Nike 12
Titleist 6
Callaway 6
Sonartec 4
TaylorMade 3
Cleveland 3
Bridgestone 2
Cobra 1
Ping 1

By: tartanjack

tartanjack — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 15:00:25 +0000

Nice synopsis. It would seem Nike has put their money into the right players. Of course, counting wins it doesn't hurt to have Tiger in your stable.

I'm not sure this a possible correction to your hybrid count or not. But Furyk switched from a Sonartec hybrid to a Titleist 906 pt to win the Canadien Open.