Golf Buzz

The editors search the web for new and exciting golf news. When we find something interesting, we post it here.

Adams Golf Up For Sale?

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Adams Golf, less than a year after buying Yes! Golf putters, is exploring options to help boost it’s company’s share price, despite it’s overwhelming successes in the past two years. Their Board of Directors unanimously decided to “explore and evaluate strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value” says a recent press release on GlobeNewswire. This move is quite shocking when you consider Adams saw a 14 percent increase in sales in 2011 over 2010. A quote from Adams CEO Chip Brewer gives insight into the frustrations Adams is feeling – “The entire board thinks the current market valuation is inconsistent with the company’s performance and future prospects”.

With Adams recently launching the F12 driver this year, and launching the “speed slot” technology trend that can now be found in TaylorMade’s RocketBallz line and Nike’s VRS – you have to agree Adams has become a leader in golf technology advances, and yet their current share price is a steal at only $7. It’s hard to say who may be interested in the company, its patents and intellectual property – but you can bet some big players will be interested.

My thoughts? I’m not too sure who would be interested, but one thing is for sure: Fortune Brands – which recently sold Titleist and Footjoy to Fila Korea for a big chunk of change, will be taking a close look at this one.

If you’re worried Adams will be no more – you may find solace in the fact that Adams has stated that for the purchase to take place, the circumstances must be ideal. You can bet, that if there indeed is a purchase of the company, Adams execs will ensure the brand its built will endure.

We’ll keep an eye on this one.

 

See the press release here.

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Scotty Cameron Select Putter Line

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Hi everyone, thanks for stopping by. We’ve got our first look of a new series from Scotty Cameron for Spring 2012 called the “select” line. This new line features a darker finish, and more “modern” design which Scotty claims is one of the finest milled putters he can make. It looks much like a Tour Rat with dark finish to me – what are your thoughts? See pictures below.

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Winn Grips for 2012

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Hi everyone, thanks for stopping by.  We’re hoping the new year is treating you well.  Today we’ll share with you the exhaustive list of Winn Grips for 2012.  It seems color is the going to be big this year (as if Cobra and TaylorMade gave anyone a chance), lightweight is not going away, and belly putters are getting their time in the spotlight.  Some really nice looking grips here from Winn.  Have a look after the jump.

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New KBS Custom Series Shafts

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Hi everyone, thanks for stopping by. We have some new shafts by KBS to share – the “Custom Series” that are to be released in 2012 and featured at the PGA show. These new shafts are available in all flexes and feature three distinct finishes: White Pearl, Black Pearl and Silver Pearl.

So what’s the big deal about these new shafts? They’re all steel.

We’re looking forward to learning more about these as news comes in. Enjoy the pictures!

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TaylorMade ROCKETBALLZ Updated!

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Source: ROCKETBALLZ – Reviews & Brand Information – Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. Carlsbad, CA – Serial Number: 85430256

SirShanksAlot Comments: We all know the major OEM’s are constantly patenting and branding names and technologies as they build new clubs and designs. This is another classic example… but this name barely lasted a week. After a week the TaylorMade trademark “ROCKETBALLZ” was abandoned. I think this may have been a wise move… I can only imagine what this line would have looked like. Haha!

Update: Well, we don’t mind being proved wrong on this one.  TaylorMade may have abandoned the trademark, but they definitely did some serious R&D on these clubs as per a recent post by MyGolfSpy.  Have a peek at the drivers below, and even irons (more pics at MyGolfSpy). I have to ask, who is TaylorMade trying to market to with this one?

TaylorMAde Rocketballz

TaylorMAde RocketBallz


Rocketballz Taylormade Driver
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USGA List: Tourstage, Mizuno & Cleveland

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Hey everyone, thanks for stopping by. We’ve got a whole lot of new clubs to share from the USGA conforming list, including some variations in designs we have yet to see. Bridgestone gives us our first looks at the 707 and X-Drive GR driver. From Cleveland, we get our first look at the even lighter weight Black 265. We also get our first look at a variation of the Cleveland Classic at 270 grams and 290. Finally Mizuno has three new clubs on the list, including the MP650, JPX800 AD and the T-Zoid RV-02. Some real good looking clubs on this list. What are your thoughts on these new sticks?

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Cleveland Golf 2012 Putter & Irons

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Here’s our first look at some of the new equipment coming out from Cleveland Golf for 2012. We shared pictures earlier showing the new Cleveland Black Driver… in this post we’ll share pictures of the new Black irons (that are not so black), 588MB & 588 CB Precision forged irons and the a new Cleveland belly putter collection. Details are still coming in, but here’s what we know…

  • The milled belly putter line will be available in 39″, 41″, 43″ for $129.99 a pop.
  • The 588 cavity back and muscle back irons feature a mirror chrome finish and will work nicely as a combo set.
  • CG Black wedges also on the horizon.
  • There’s a rumor of another Cleveland driver for the 2012 season as well.

More pictures are available at the link above, including shots of the new Cleveland Mashie.

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Cobra Amps Up for 2012

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Cobra has already introduced a bunch of new clubs this fall, including the Long Tom drivers, Trusty Rusty wedges, and most recently the “Ricky Fowler-esque” AMP driver. Today we’ll share with you even more pictures of the Cobra line up for 2012, including more of the AMP line, and Baffler hybrids and woods. This may be premature, but Cobra is going to rock it in 2012. Look out!

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2012 Callaway Line-Up

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Hey everyone, thanks for stopping by.  We’ve got our first good look at the full Callaway line-up for 2012, and the bits and pieces are starting to fall into place.  Callaway looks like it’s going to have some real solid offerings next season (which hopefully will translate for a good year for Callaway).  Callaway will be launching two new drivers and fairway woods, two new balls, three new sets of irons and one new wedge.  We’ve got pictures and details after the jump.  Let’s get to it.

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