PiggyNannan.com has always been intrigued by a growing; yet, long standing rivalry between golf competitors, but what we thought was more interesting was the companies behind the professional players. We introduce the rivalry between TaylorMade and Callaway.
We thought the name "Draw" was a good segway to a followup article
First some snippets about each company.
Callaway: “Our drivers are designed and built to help you improve distance and accuracy and optimize shot shape to suit your game. With irons, our performance goals center on feel and consistency, along with getting the ball airborne from any lie, in any conditions. “
- Founded by Ely R. Callaway, Jr. Callaway
- Officially named Callaway Golf in 1988
- 1992 went public in the New York Stock Exchange
- Outbid Adidas for Top Flite Golf Balls for $169million in 2003
TaylorMade: SEE Letter Below
- Started in 1979 by Gary Adams
- Gary Adams inventor of Metalwood
- Adidas bought company in 1997
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Emailed from TaylorMade
Recently, Callaway has made a claim that they are the new #1 Driver on tour. They are trying to confuse the golfer. We have published the response below to set the record straight. Being the #1 Driver in Golf is something TaylorMade has earned and we hold that honor in high regard.
Dear Callaway,
Congratulations on your players’ recent tour victories. We fully understand the excitement and sense of pride that comes from winning. In fact, two more tour professionals won this weekend with our drivers.
And, in the last 10 years, we’ve had 525 wins of our own. A full decade of domination. This is why we take exception with your claim of being the #1 Driver on Tour. Here’s the truth.
TaylorMade is the #1 selling driver today and has been each year since 2004.
TaylorMade is #1 in worldwide tour wins today and has been over the last decade.
TaylorMade is the #1 played driver on tours worldwide today and has been over the last decade.
We hope this sets the record straight at Callaway and for anyone in golf who was confused.
Sincerely,
TaylorMade