Brand Loyalty

[shankapotamus]

  andre112 said:

why should i?

Because you like the clubs, or customer service, or any other feature that makes you believe they're the best.

[twinke masta]

Not at all, but my bag will tell you otherwise haha

[becksfan2185]

I like to use the large-name brands as a starting place as I narrow down clubs. Ultimately, I prefer to get fitted and go with whatever I hit the best. But narrowing down the choices to brands with high reputations helps, because I don't have any worries about the quality of the clubs and I can just choose the ones I hit the best.

[wrx_junki]

No real brand loyalty in my clubs. Just whatever I can get the best deal at the time and works.

[laxbballgolf]

My favorite is definitely Titleist. Second place is Callaway. But I really just choose specific clubs that I like: Callaway wedges, Titleist woods, I think there are tons of great irons and drivers out there.

More than anything I am anti-loyal to a couple of brands. For some reason, I just don't like Taylormade or Nike at all.

[lumpuckeroo]

I pretty much am, but always willing to try something new. I'm really sold on TaylorMade drivers and fairway woods and Mizuno Irons but I have jumped around a lot with balls and putters.

[golfbarefoot]

I'd have to say I'm loyal to Acushnet and the Titleist brand, but I will 100% play with whatever performs the best for my game.

Of all the Titleist products, the last one I ever thought I would drop is Titleist balls. Still wierd actually, but the TP Reds outperform the prov1x in every aspect for my game personally so I had to. I also only recently switched from Cleveland wedges that I used to love.

And to be honest, if I were to buy another set of irons, they would not be Titleist, but Mizuno instead.

The single item that I can say will never ever leave my bag is my Scotty Cameron putters. My studio design 1 and Newport 2 pro platinum will be buried with me.

[opie]

Absolutely not. Every time I look for something new (irons, ball, woods) I try everything I can and use what I like best.

[slide13]

A little bit. I've always been a fan of Ping. Been playing with my current putter for over a decade now and my brother and dad use Ping irons currently. So, when I went out to get new irons I always sort of wanted Ping. I tried others but got a great deal on my G5s so I went with them and am happy I did.

I also like Mizuno irons and when I get better and can use a players iron I'll probably get some Mizuno MP irons.

[Stacey_E]

I am brand loyal to an extent. Some manufacturers have longer shafts and more upright lies as a standard. Some have shorter shafts and flatter lies. I am well aware that custom fitting can negate these specs, but I find I get the best deals on standard clubs, especially when going the used route.

For me, the 1/4" shorter and 1 or 2* flatter specs of most Mizuno clubs (when compared to other manufacturers) make a huge difference in playability. Plus I love the look and feel of my irons and wedges. I'm more adventurous with the woods and putters. I use whatever works. And obviously, I'm not terribley impressed with newer technology. See my sig. All of my clubs made the hotlist....in 2005. Haha.

Just one equipment curmudgeon's perspective.

[ukalum]

I'm not brand dedicated, but am loyal to brands that make what I like. For example, I like Cleveland wedges, and when I add a new wedge I want it to be the same as the others. The same with my hybrids. I have a 2 hybrid and wanted a 3 - so I purchased the same exact club.

I only play Nike One balls, buy FJ gloves & shoes because I have found they fit me well.

I have been unloyal to brands as well. I used to only play Taylor Made drivers until I purchased a burner bubble that turned out to be a horrible club. As a result, I didn't purchase a TM club for 15 years. I bought a tour burner this week and am not yet sold on it. For $130 I can't complain, but it hasn't been too impressive yet. Time will tell.

I also do not like several brands - Callaway seems to make cloddy equipment for high handicaper (IMHO), Nike is too gimicky with their technology, Cobra just doesn't impress me.

[cirem22]

I am drawn to cleveland becuase of the excellent customer service i have had with them, thats hard to find these days. (and my cleveland lob wedge = my fave club in the bag)

[Iowa Hawkeye]

I for some unknown reason hate anything and everything Taylormade.
I used to not like Auschwitz--I mean Acushnet..., but now I play Pro Vs and a Cobra Driver.
I'd like to play Callaway, but I just can't seem to find clubs that fit me, my game, and my budget.
I may become somewhat loyal to WS here before long, depending on how my iron search comes out. Love their FYbrids and am looking into irons.

I'm sure that anyone could be happy with one company, but it is easier and more effective to mix. There are brands I prefer and those I dislike and I usually will look at equipment accordingly. But in the end I usually end up with what I like best.

[julius06]

Mizuno irons. I can't imagine straying - and I have tried.

[NorCalGolfer]

i don't think i'd ever stray from cleveland wedges. i only have the vokey cuz i lost my other 52.

[ramrockgolfer35]

  Shindig said:

I used to think I would be brand-loyal to Cobra.

I am not brand loyal or anything, but I own a set of cobra irons, the SSI series, and they feel better than most clubs for me. I am a high handicapper and they seem to have a huge sweet spot.

[ramrockgolfer35]

I do know one thing, my Cleveland Tour action wedges will never leave my bag.

[JGulkCG]

i may be a bit Cleveland brand loyal.