Howell and Tiger: Equipment Shuffling

[elchene]

I just read on the Golf Channel website that Charles Howell is opting out of his Callaway contract. Where do you think he's headed next?

Also, Tiger Woods said he was going to try some of the new NIKE clubs and possibly switch. I wonder what prototypes or new clubs he's looking at.

[naples golf18]

tiger right now plays a set based off of his old mizuno mp-14s, so i dont what he is looking for now.

[elchene]

Tiger unveiled the new Sumo drivers for Nike.

[albatroz]

Howell is still at the negotiation stage with other club manufacturers . Tiger might opt for Blades fashioned close to his Titleist irons . So the new irons will have a slight resemblance to the Titleist T Blade or the 660 Model . Let us see if this info is correct . Stand by for the 08 season .

[Ben]

CHIII strikes me as a Nike mold type of guy. I can see him in commercials/ads sporting the all black look. He's a big enough name that Nike would be interested too I think.

[tbarling755]

Tiger and many nike tour players that use blades, have the same specs as titleist or mizuno . As for CHIII he strikes me as a taylormade player, hes young in shape and hits it far.

[flash]

tiger right now plays a set based off of his old mizuno mp-14s, so i dont what he is looking for now.

Did Tiger not start with Mizuno? I thought he then had his Titleist made to same specs. as the Mizuno,then his Nikes specs.made to same as Titleist.Seems to me that Mizuno should have worked harder in giving him what he wanted in the first place. Am I wrong?

Maybe he would still be playing them.

[Shindig]

CHIII strikes me as a Nike mold type of guy. I can see him in commercials/ads sporting the all black look. He's a big enough name that Nike would be interested too I think.

I have to admit, I'm surprised CHIII isn't already a Nike player, mainly for the reasons you mention. Also, isn't he good friends with Tiger? It seems if he wants Nike, I bet Tiger can give Nike some encouragement if they had any doubts.

[fusioncal]

One of the rumors says CHIII might go to Bridgestone Golf.

[Shindig]

One of the rumors says CHIII might go to Bridgestone Golf.

As much as I realize it would be a bad idea to play a set of clubs based on what a given pro plays, if I ever fell out of love with my Cobras, I'd be taking a look to see what CH III plays.

[shredfit]

As much as I realize it would be a bad idea to play a set of clubs based on what a given pro plays, if I ever fell out of love with my Cobras, I'd be taking a look to see what CH III plays.

I read somewhere that CH III got $3 million(I think this year alone) for his Callaway endorsement... One MUST keep in mind the he will likely play clubs from the company that pays him the most.

With this in mind, Nike and Taylor Made are two obvious contenders.

[Shindig]

I read somewhere that CH III got $3 million(I think this year alone) for his Callaway endorsement... One MUST keep in mind the he will likely play clubs from the company that pays him the most.

Certainly. The issue is, I know I sit up and take notice when a player who is roughly my size (I'm between 5'8 and 5'9 and currently 140 lbs, but gaining) does well in golf. I look at their equipment for certain, but I really pay attention to how they prepare. Tiger's putting drills don't do much for me as far as interest, although I will read about them. When TPI posted Ryuji Imada's exertube workout back in the summer (I think), I integrated it into my routine.

[Beach Golfer]

I think that CHIII will go to Nike. As for Tiger I have no idea.

[Clubswinger21]

One of the rumors says CHIII might go to Bridgestone Golf.

I could see him sporting that logo, maybe Cobra or Mizuno?

[elchene]

I could see him sporting that logo, maybe Cobra or Mizuno?

That would be great if he went to Mizuno. But he's probably headed to the big companies because he's "worth" a lot.

[Stewmeister]

Figured y'all ahd alread heard, he's going to Bridgestone, according to GD website:

"ess than a week after leaving Callaway Golf, Charles Howell III has inked a three-year deal with Bridgestone that will have the two-time PGA Tour winner playing Bridgestone' Tour B330-S ball and the company's new line of irons (which will be available to the public in early 2008). Howell also will wear a Bridgestone glove, with additional signage on the hat, shirt and golf bag."

[EJM-67]

i think tigers new clubs will consist of updated nike blades with a small TW logo on the back. and nikes new woods are getting rid of the ugly yellow paint. ( i think )

[elchene]

Figured y'all ahd alread heard, he's going to Bridgestone, according to GD website:

Looks like Bridgestone just took a great opportunity. Signing CHIII is going to help their advertising so much.