Golf, An Unceasing Quarrel

It appears to me that dialog between golfers about golf, always results in an argument. Wether that conversation is on the course, at school, or over the phone; this claim stands. Some of the many arguments that golfers quarrel about include the following, though are not limited to. Best player on tour, disagreement of scores, arguments over strokes, determining where to drop, convincing a employer to hire you, debating a winner, and determining the closest shot. Despite these many disagreements there is one in particular that catches my attention. This topic has not yet been mentioned. Often, I find myself carried away in this discussion with a close friend, author of The Daily Drive. These debates or arguments if you will, last us hours and sometimes even weeks. It is a disagreement that has not yet been resolved and continues to be mentioned every time we golf together. 

Who has the greatest clubs? The most accurate balls? The best back spin on their wedges? Which of the many golf companies is the best. Though modern golf robots can prove these questions, it has not yet been done. There is no official best golf brand, however all players have their opinion. While some companies have greater evidence of being the best, others do not. Narrowing these companies down we reveal the five most popular companies in golf. These same companies that are candidates for best golf brand. First, we start with Nike.

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Though their past clubs have not been the greatest, Nike golf is coming back with their new Covert set of irons and driver. Not particularly the most affordable clubs in golf. And certainly their first attempt with the covert will not put them at the top of the list. Unlike Nike’s comeback, a company that has had their line of clubs flying off the shelves since the day they were released is 
Titliest.

Many argue that Titleist is the number one company in golf. However, the problem with Titleist is that since their last release of clubs and balls they have not been able to put a better product out on the market. They have reached the best design. A great example of this concept is the ProV1. Some argue that this is good and others, that it is bad. Not having any releases since their perfected technology means that price does not drop dramatically and Titleist, like Nike, is does not have the most affordable clubs. Who does?

 TaylorMade allows the best “bang for your buck.” In 2013 and 2014 they have released several new models. Which some may say is bad, though they were all in a couple months of each other. This means if you were to go back two releases from their newest model, the technology is fairly the same. However, the price decreases dramatically. Therefore, with good price and amazing design TaylorMade has a high chance for being number one on the list. Another candidate and competitor of TaylorMade and Titleist is Ping. 

Image Courtesy of Titleist Golf

Ping was in the same boat as Titleist. They had perfected their design and were working on releasing a new one. Now they have. With the release of the G-30, the G-25 like TaylorMade’s clubs has decreased in value. The G-30 is a superb club as well as the G-25. Ping definitely has a chance in the number one spot. Finally, we come to Callaway. 

Callaway has a line of great clubs. Their new Big Bertha is a big hit. Though, is it big enough to make it to the top? 

With research I formed this list. From the start are the best and towards the end are not as good. TaylorMade is first on the list. Next is Titleist, and following is Ping. In fourth Callaway, and surprise surprise Nike is in last (they make clothes and shoes, not clubs).

Here’s a challenge. Next time you golf, try not to argue about anything. Finally, What companies are in your list, and who's your favorite?