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dave67az Dedicated Member

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Okay, so I'm watching Golf Channel and maybe it's been going on for a while and I just didn't notice, but I saw an ad for a blatantly illegal product and it kind of surprised me.

The product is called SliceAway and it's a substance you put on the face of your clubs to minimize spin.

Has the Golf Channel been doing this for a while and I just didn't notice before now?

I mean there's not even a disclaimer anywhere in the ad stating it doesn't conform to USGA guidelines.

If it were MY channel, I'd at least require THAT much before putting their ad in the middle of my President's Cup programming.

Seems to me it sets a pretty dangerous precedent if they allow non-conforming products to be advertised like that.  We already have confusion about the Rules of Golf in many cases, particularly among people who don't play often or simply don't educate themselves.  Do we really need the Golf Channel adding to the confusion?

Just curious what you guys thought.  Maybe it's just me.  I tend to get ticked off at stupid things (like you didn't already know that).

- Dave


sacm3bill Great Member

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Saw that too. Kept waiting for the "Not legal under the rules of golf" disclaimer read in the super fast voice.

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I'm guessing Golf Channel wanted the revenue and decided that they will allow golfers to do their homework on what's conforming and what isn't.  Wait until TMAG follows through on their threat to release non-conforming clubs.  I expect that they will be advertising the NC clubs on Golf Channel, CBS and NBC just like they do the SLDR today.

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David in FL Incredible Member

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Saw that too.  I was amazed.....and really disappointed.

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
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Okay, so I'm watching Golf Channel and maybe it's been going on for a while and I just didn't notice, but I saw an ad for a blatantly illegal product and it kind of surprised me.

The product is called SliceAway and it's a substance you put on the face of your clubs to minimize spin.

Has the Golf Channel been doing this for a while and I just didn't notice before now?

I mean there's not even a disclaimer anywhere in the ad stating it doesn't conform to USGA guidelines.

If it were MY channel, I'd at least require THAT much before putting their ad in the middle of my President's Cup programming.

Seems to me it sets a pretty dangerous precedent if they allow non-conforming products to be advertised like that.  We already have confusion about the Rules of Golf in many cases, particularly among people who don't play often or simply don't educate themselves.  Do we really need the Golf Channel adding to the confusion?

Just curious what you guys thought.  Maybe it's just me.  I tend to get ticked off at stupid things (like you didn't already know that).

- Dave

Because someone is paying them for it?  Why do they advertise anything?  To make money.  I see it a a buyer beware or buyer be sorry situation.  If some gets caught using something like this in a competition, or even when betting with his buddies, he's going to be called to account for it.  I figure that anyone stupid enough to buy it is stupid enough to get caught using it.

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jamo Incredible Member

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$$$$$$$$$$$$ Why else? They're under no obligation to abide by the Rules of Golf.

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I am planning to buy some as a gag gift for my brother in law, of course along with a box of ProV1s.


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I thought the ad was hilarious.  I was a little surprised at first too but it's just an ad, TGC is getting paid and it's not like golfers that maintain a handicap are going to buy it.  They also have equipment that's illegal at the PGA Show, it's really a big deal IMO

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$$$$$$$$$$$$

Why else? They're under no obligation to abide by the Rules of Golf.

what he said


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Yup, it's about the $ as we can all see. Since i have sold or stowed away all my non-conforming clubs (2010 groove rules) kinda pisses me off that the golf channel is non-conforming to USGA rules.

It's kind of like "Stick-em" that goop NFL wide receivers used in the 70's..which was banned...


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$$$$$$$$$$$$

Why else? They're under no obligation to abide by the Rules of Golf.

Yep.......it is all about the $$$$$ and nothing to do with the "integrity" of the game that advertisers shove down your throat.

Curious......how many people have purchased this product in the last week thinking that "this is what will get me on the top of my game, or maybe even the PGA Tour"?

Pathetic..........


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Are they charging more than the price of Vaseline?? Cuz that does the same thing.

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Yup, it's about the $ as we can all see. Since i have sold or stowed away all my non-conforming clubs (2010 groove rules) kinda pisses me off that the golf channel is non-conforming to USGA rules.

It's kind of like "Stick-em" that goop NFL wide receivers used in the 70's..which was banned...

Surely you aren't playing as a pro?  If you are just an amateur, the old grooves are still allowed until 2024.  They are only nonconforming for professional and high level amateur competitions.

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Yup, it's about the $ as we can all see. Since i have sold or stowed away all my non-conforming clubs (2010 groove rules) kinda pisses me off that the golf channel is non-conforming to USGA rules.

It's kind of like "Stick-em" that goop NFL wide receivers used in the 70's..which was banned...

They still sell Stick-em, very popular in the flag and rough touch leagues here in NY.

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News flash: Network stations exist for only one reason, to sell advertising. They don't care about you, they don't care about the community, they don't care about "the game", they care about the bottom line. Don't let them suck you in talking about how smart you are for watching them. They have to tell you that in order for you to keep watching them. All marketers are, at their core, liars. You can live just fine without the product they are selling, seriously, you'll be fine. Tiger can take my set of clubs and shoot par or lower at my club. Hell, anyone on the tour or web.com tour can do it. It's not the clubs, it's the swing. It's not the slime on the face, it's the idiot that might buy it. Hell, these people are the same ones that get fake tans. Put it out there and prove the old adage about fools and money. At least the Golf Channel account executive is making a Mercedes payment or two so that the channel keeps going and can show us "Live from the Presidents Cup" for two days straight when then haven't played any golf yet. Sheesh!

Why do they call golf "golf"?  Because all the other four letter words were taken.

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So, would a Teflon coated 1095 steel face help avoid slices as well and be illegal? Seems like that might reduce spin.

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Are they charging more than the price of Vaseline??

Cuz that does the same thing.

Chapstick.

Or so I hear...... :whistle:

Interestingly, this is one of the few areas that I'm aware of in the rules where intent matters.

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Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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I remember seeing a spray-on product called "Straight" years ago advertised in Golf Digest magazine and endorsed by Bob Rossberg. Likely just silicone spray in a can. Totally illegal for tournament use. I wonder if Bob tried it, and did he really remove it completely before competition? Silicone can be difficult to remove completely.


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