TaylorMade - 2015 PGA Show

CAA_Beat · Jan 22, 2015

Jman said:
I agree, but deciding 10 days before the show to do a booth when you have the largest portion of the entire show floor...not good business IMO.

I would bet ANYTHING though we see a big change next year from TM. I confident TM is great for golf.

Very good point on the change of mind 10 days out.

And being a fan of it's stuff I hope and think you're correct on the 2nd point as well.

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INgolfer · Jan 22, 2015

Man this RSi2's look so dang sexy.

Canadan · Jan 22, 2015

Flying Wedge said:
For me that's the way it should be. I don't take the booth out to the course and hit it. I don't select equipment based on a flashy booth. I do choose and play equipment based on what it does for my game. Recently that has been TM.

It's interesting. Some want clubs and some want clubs with an added element. Again I don't think there's a right or wrong, just a matter of preference.

Sir slice a lot · Jan 22, 2015

INgolfer said:
Man this RSi2's look so dang sexy.

They hit like a dream as well. I would definitely recommend them.

Philly Golf Guy · Jan 22, 2015

Hawk said:
Grab me an AB hybrid.

I hit a demo for an hour a couple weeks ago. This and the R15 are very solid hybrids. Easy to hit and longer than most I've hit.

Hawk · Jan 22, 2015

Philly Golf Guy said:
I hit a demo for an hour a couple weeks ago. This and the R15 are very solid hybrids. Easy to hit and longer than most I've hit.

Heard lots of good feedback and I just have a feeling it's going to be a good one. Same goes for the fairway woods for that matter.

OITW · Jan 22, 2015

Philly Golf Guy said:
I hit a demo for an hour a couple weeks ago. This and the R15 are very solid hybrids. Easy to hit and longer than most I've hit.

I'm very intrigued by both of their hybrid models this year. My current gamer is amazing and I want to try these one.

^dub^ · Jan 22, 2015

Personally I think if they are simply cutting show budgets to invest in R and D then good on them. Maybe they have bigger things in the hopper for 2017? I'm more of a substance over flashy show guy I guess.

GolferGal · Jan 23, 2015

JB posting a picture of the new Adam's hybrid:

GolferGal · Jan 23, 2015

And some more from this booth:

Canadan · Jan 23, 2015

Spent some time talking with Bobby VanSweden who fit THPers at the speedBlade event last year.

Jman · Jan 23, 2015

GolferGal said:
JB posting a picture of the new Adam's hybrid:

Now THAT is interesting.

Jman · Jan 23, 2015

Canadan said:
Spent some time talking with Bobby VanSweden who fit THPers at the speedBlade event last year.

BVS is freaking AWESOME!!!!

MWard · Jan 23, 2015

Jman said:
BVS is freaking AWESOME!!!!

Second this. Awesome fitter, really passionate about his work

Hawk · Jan 23, 2015

Man I hope that hybrid tech comes in a bigger package somewhere down the line. And I hope they did something about that muted terrible sound they went to.

arydolphin · Jan 23, 2015

Jman said:
Now THAT is interesting.

The adjustable weight system in that hybrid looks really cool.

Jman · Jan 23, 2015

arydolphin said:
The adjustable weight system in that hybrid looks really cool.

Agreed, definitely different.

Wicked Cool Bearded Man · Jan 23, 2015

Jman said:
I'm sorry, but that booth looks BAD compared to what it has been in the past. HOOOOOOOOLY crap. Seems like little effort this year when 2 years ago it was INSANELY cool.

It really seems like they mailed it in.

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PureLiquidHell · Jan 23, 2015

That sure was an unimpressive booth. Maybe their is some method to it but if you're looking to revamp your image and business plan you would try to make a stronger impression to potential retailers.

ddec · Jan 23, 2015

PureLiquidHell said:
That sure was an unimpressive booth. Maybe their is some method to it but if you're looking to revamp your image and business plan you would try to make a stronger impression to potential retailers.

Apparently this booth signifies the direction TM is going. Education and demoing. It's really what this booth was all about. Classroom section to spread knowledge about the products and then a chance to hit on flightscope/trackman. It's not a bad thing, it's just not the TaylorMade we have become accustomed to.

mpeterson · Jan 23, 2015

While the booth is unimpressive, I'm actually pretty excited about their line. I've sort of never been a big TM fan, though I don't know why. I LOVED the SLDR and Speedblade irons when I hit them, and liked the RSi 1 and 2 irons a lot too. I think the Aeroburner line is one I'd probably enjoy. I just wish it came in black. The fairway and hybrid seem to be an improvement on the SLDR S/JetSpeed lineage, and the few swings I took with the driver were nice. If this line had come out last year, I think there would be a little less talk of doom and gloom. Going all in on low and forward CG in the driver hurt them a lot, I think.

PureLiquidHell · Jan 24, 2015

ddec said:
Apparently this booth signifies the direction TM is going. Education and demoing. It's really what this booth was all about. Classroom section to spread knowledge about the products and then a chance to hit on flightscope/trackman. It's not a bad thing, it's just not the TaylorMade we have become accustomed to.

I like that approach a lot, its going back to the TM that got them big. I bet if you were to take a poll of random golfers and asked what word you associated with modern TMaG it would be Hype or Gimmick or ier.... That seems to be what they're looking to get away from.

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