A Professional Guide for the Everyday Golfer
Balls & Accessories- Alphabetical List of Brands
Bridgewater House, Jays Close, Viables Business Park, Basingstoke, RG22 4AX
+44 1256 404504
www.adamsgolf.com
ADAMS
UK
Founded in 1987, Adams Golf, Inc. designs, assembles, markets and distributes premium quality, technologically innovative golf clubs. Adams Golf operates in a single segment within the golf industry (golf clubs and accessories) and offers more than one category of product within each segment.
In the late 1990s a low profile, low center of gravity and upside-down head design, known as the Tight Lies Fairway Wood, created a phenomenon in the golf industry. Through the years it has received rave reviews and unprecedented loyalty. Even today, 10 years since it was first introduced, hundreds of thousands of golfers worldwide still have Tight Lies in their bags.
Today, Adams Golf leads the industry in hybrid and hybrid iron set technology. The Idea Hybrid Iron Sets appeal to all types of players, including the tour pros who recognize the benefit of integrating hybrids with traditional irons. Additionally, Idea hybrids have taken over the leadership position on the PGA, Champions and Nationwide Tours these past few years – which includes claiming the #1 hybrid played at all four major championships in 2008.
All of the equipment at Adams Golf is designed and tested using a variety of sophisticated, state-of-the-art tools, such as CAD rendering, advanced mass property analysis and equipment durability testing. And it’s this high-quality craftsmanship, cutting-edge engineering and superior customer service that has made Adams Golf a true leader and innovator in the golf business.
35 Tameside Drive
Castle Bromwich
Birmingham.
B35 7AG
0121 748 8081
www.bensayers.co.uk
BEN SAYERS
Birmingham
Ben Sayers as a company was founded in 1873 and is thought to be the oldest golf company in the world.
Apart from making clubs and carrying out repairs, Ben Sayers first venture was in making golf balls.
Ben’s first shop was a lean-to shed adjacent to the new 18th tee at North Berwick Golf Club. It was from this shed that he started to aquire a reputation both as a player and teacher. Over the years he played in many famous golf matches. Such matches attracted terrific interest and took place at North Berwick Golf Club, St Andrews Golf Club, Old Prestwick Golf Club and other famous courses of that time. The matches were watched by crowds of 2,000 to 3,000 and fairly high stakes were played for.
He played in the Amercian open of 1914. He played in 23 British Open Championships from 1880 to 1923. In the British Open he came close to winning on several occasions, but never won the coveted title. His fame grew both as a teacher and a player and famous politicians and members of Royal Families were numbered amongst his pupils and acquaintances.
Suite 4, The Monument,
45 -47 Monument Hill,
Weybridge, Surrey.
KT13 8RN
01932 821 200
www.benrossgolf.com
BENROSS
UK
In 1997, our CEO Jon Everitt set out with one thing in mind, to launch a brand that would produce top quality golfing equipment, without the prohibitive price tag. It was this commitment to work harder and think smarter, that meant Benross only used the very best components and the most intelligent engineering, to design golf equipment with the everyday golfer in mind.
Today, the philosophy behind Benross remains as true as it did back then. We have a passion and commitment to deliver outstanding performance at an affordable price and to help everyday golfers, like you, to hone and improve their game. At Benross we put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do. Why? Because you’re our tour pro.
‘I Play Benross’ brand campaign
To further demonstrate our commitment to the everyday golfer, we have put our customers at the heart of our brand campaign, ‘I Play Benross’. These are the players who love the game, the challenge, the social, the early starts and the catch-up time with friends and family. We hope you like it and would welcome your feedback.
Thanks
Jon and all the Benross team
Tel: +44(0)1630 657689
www.bridgestonegolf.com
BRIDGESTONE
BRIDGESTONE GOLF UK LTD
Unit 2, Burnside Business Park,
Adderley Road, Market Drayton,
Shropshire TF9 3UX
Bridgestone Golf is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Sports Ltd, and is based in Covington, Georgia, United States. Bridgestone designs and manufactures a full range of golf equipment, including golf balls, clubs and accessories, utilizing both the Bridgestone and Precept brand names.
Callaway Golf (Europe) Ltd
Unit A27 Barwell Business Park
Leatherhead Road
Chessington
Surrey
KT9 2NY
020 8391 0111
www.calllawaygolf.com
CALLAWAY
(see also Odyssey Golf)
Callaway Golf was founded in 1982 by the late Ely Callaway, a visionary entrepreneur who operated under a simple but profound business promise:
Deliver Demonstrably Superior, Pleasingly Different products and services. That philosophy turned what was originally a boutique manufacturer of high-quality wedges and putters into the world's largest maker of premium, performance golf products. The Callaway mission and vision has remained the same; we passionately pursue advanced, innovative technologies that help golfers of all abilities find more enjoyment from the game. Under the
Callaway and Odyssey brands, Callaway manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf apparel, footwear and accessories in more than
110 countries worldwide.
3 Newman Lane Industrial Estate
Alton, Hampshire.
GU34 2QR United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1420 541709
www.clevelandgolf.com
CLEVELAND
UK
Cleveland Golf began as a company known for producing exquisite replicas of classic golf clubs. Today, Cleveland Golf is a leader in wedges highly regarded for creating innovative equipment with advanced technology.
Roger Cleveland founded the company, which was first called Cleveland Classics, in 1979. Persimmon woods like the TC15 became very popular on
Tour, as did many Cleveland wedges. The most played wedge was the brand’s fifth design released in 1988 – the 588. To this day, the 588 wedge is
one of the best selling golf clubs of all time.
Sea Containers
22 Upper Ground
London
SE1 9A
Cobra Golf, based in Carlsbad, California, is an American manufacturer of golf equipment which is currently a subsidiary of the Puma company of Germany, which in turn is part of the French company Kering. Founded in 1973 by Thomas L. Crow, Cobra produced one of the first utility clubs, the Baffler, long before the use of such clubs became popular. The company was acquired in 1996 by American Brands Inc. and was grouped together under the Acushnet Company umbrella along with the company's other golf brands, Titleist, FootJoy, and Pinnacle Golf. Cobra was acquired by Puma SEin March 2010.
00 44 (0) 1934 523900
www.mastersgolf.co.uk
MASTERS GOLF
Unit 4 Red Lodge Business Park
Warleys Lane
West Wick
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, UK
BS24 7TN
Masters Golf is the most purchased brand in Europe … yet many people will not be familiar with it. Masters Golf supplies the golf trade in the UK and Europe – pro shops, distributors, retail stores – with everything from packets of tees to full sets of high-end clubs and trolleys.
Tel: 01189 362100
Fax: 0118 9770 425
http://golf.mizunoeurope.com
MIZUNO
Mizuno Corporation (UK)
Mizuno House, 612 Reading Road,
Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire. RG41 5HE
Mizuno is a leading manufacturer of golf clubs and accessories, being particularly noted for their Grain Flow Forged irons which have been, and continue to be, used by many of the world top professional golfers. For example, Tiger Woods used Mizuno golf clubs while he was in college and continued to use them after he turned professional in 1996, including for his first Masters Tournament victory in 1997, despite being contracted to Titleist at the time. Nick Faldo, Seve Ballesteros,Tommy Nakajima, Luke Donald and Sandy Lyle are other high profile players to have played Mizuno equipment during their careers.
World Wide Golf Brands Ltd,
319 Ordsall Lane,
Salford, Manchester
M5 3FT
Phone: +44 (0) 161 886 4010
www.macgregor-golf.co.uk
MacGregor Golf
MacGregor Golf Company's origins date to the end of the 19th century and a company called Crawford, MacGregor and Canby, which manufactured wooden shoe lasts in Dayton, Ohio. The firm, which had been founded in 1822 as the Dayton Last Company, was co-owned by the Crawford brothers, John MacGregor, and Edward Canby. On a trip to Europe, Canby was introduced to the sport of golf, which had originated there and was especially popular in Scotland. Sensing a business opportunity if it became popular in the United States, he put his company's woodworking expertise to use and began manufacturing golf clubs with persimmon wood heads and hickory shafts.
Unit 3 Asher Court, Lyncastle Way,
Barleycastle Trading Estate
Appleton, Warrington.
Cheshire WA4 4ST
+44(0)1925 210 990
www.nicklausgolf.eu
NICKLAUS
Jack Nicklaus, the person, our brand. He is the greatest golfer to ever play the game and a man of intense focus, passion determination and
unparalleled integrity. He strives for excellence in everything he does. Our Equipment Company shares the same intense focus and passion for excellence as it relates to the design and development of golf equipment, with the goal of enhancing each player’s golfing experience.
The NICKLAUS Premium Golf Equipment Collection by Jack Nicklaus is the most advanced golf equipment the USGA will allow. The product in our
Premium range has been meticulously designed to the highest standards by industry veteran Clay Long. NICKLAUS Premium Golf Equipment is crafted to
be Best in Class yet affordable.
Eurozone Brands is the exclusive partner and licensee in Europe and has been representing the Nicklaus brand for over 22 years.
NIKE Golf Europe
Pine House
21 Alkrington Green
Manchester
M24 1ED
UK Telephone No:
+44 (0) 191 335 5200
www.nike.com
The company was founded on January 25, 1964, as Blue Ribbon Sports, by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, and officially became Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1971. The company takes its name from Nike (Greek Νίκη, pronounced [nǐːkɛː]), the Greek goddess of victory. Nike markets its products under its own brand, as well as Nike Golf, Nike Pro, Nike+, Air Jordan, Air Force 1, Nike Dunk, Foamposite, Nike Skateboarding, and subsidiaries including Brand Jordan, Hurley International and Converse. Nike also owned Bauer Hockey (later renamed Nike Bauer) between 1995 and 2008, and previously owned Cole Haan and Umbro.
PINNACLE
Acushnet Europe
Caxton Road
St. Ives
Cambridgeshire
PE17 3LU
UK
"Distance Doesn't Have To Be Hard." Pinnacle is a golf equipment company located in Massachusetts that produces golf balls. These balls are marketed on their low price and the company's claim that it gives the player more distance. These golf balls include: Platinum Feel, Platinum Distance, Gold FX Soft, Gold FX Long and the Ribbon. Adding to their reputation as a distance driven ball Pinnacle sponsors a long drive team.
+44 (0)1256 479797
www.taylormadegolf.co.uk
TAYLORMADE-ADIDAS
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Limited
TaylorMade Court
Viabies Business Park, Jays Close
Basingstoke, Hampshire.
RG22 4BS
Taylormade-Adidas Golf Company is a manufacturer of golf clubs, bags and accessories based in Carlsbad, California, United States. It is a subsidiary of the German company ADIDAS Group. The company is currently the largest golf equipment and apparel company in the world.
www.tigersharkgolf.com
TIGER SHARK
Tiger Shark Golf in Warren, MI is a private company categorized under Wholesale Golf Equipment and Supplies. Our records show it was established in 1998 and incorporated in Michigan.
Technique Golf LLC
26020 Mound Road
Warren, MI 48091-1292
TITLEIST - BALLS
Acushnet Europe Ltd:
Caxton Road
St. Ives,
Cambridgeshire PE27 3LU, England
Titleist is an American brand name golf equipment and apparel products produced by the Acushnet subsidiary, which is headquartered in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, United States.
It was founded in 1932 by Philip E. Young, and is a subsidiary of the South Koreancompany Fila.
www.topflite.com
TOP FLITE
CALIFORNIA, USA
Callaway Golf also market products under the Odyssey putter brand, acquired in 1997,[3] as well as the Top-Flite, Strata and Ben Hogan golf brands.
For over 35 years, Top-Flite has remained focused on the same goal: creating the longest golf ball possible.
Theta Building
Surrey, GU16 7ER
United Kingdom
Tel. +1 773 714 6400
www.wilson.com
WILSON STAFF
Wilson Staff is the professional and advanced amateur golf products division of Wilson Sporting Goods. Wilson designs and manufactures a full range of golf equipment, accessories, and apparel using the Wilson Staff, Wilson, ProStaff, Profile, and Hope brands. Wilson's other lines are generally considered to be "big box," "value," or "economy" brands, while the Wilson Staffline provides higher quality equipment used on all major professional golf tours.
In 1932 Wilson Advisory staff member Gene Sarazen was inspired by the aerodynamics of an airplane's wing to create a club head that would glide smoothly through sand. Sarazen welded a piece of steel to the sole of the club and ground it producing ‘bounce’. This marked the introduction of the sand wedge and in 1933 alone, Wilson sold 50,000 of these clubs, marketed as the R-90, which went on to be the most popular sand wedge in golf