The 5 Most Popular Golf Club Brands

November 16th, 2010 by articles

The best golfers are already aware that their game depends largely on how good their golf equipment is. This is doubly so when it comes to the most important part of a golfer’s collection of equipment – his golf clubs. The art of creating effective golf clubs, as well as a variety of clubs to suit different types of golfers, is a million dollar business for a reason.

The right golf clubs can improve a given golfer’s game by leaps and bounds, while the wrong ones can really set him back. From drivers to wedges, putters to irons, golf clubs that get the job done right are a prime consideration for every golf enthusiast. Which of the many, many manufacturers out there are ahead of the game when it comes to golf equipment? Let’s take a look at the biggest names in the industry.

Nike

Nike is a name that is familiar to sports enthusiasts of all type, not just golfers. However, since Nike first entered into the golf arena in 1984, it’s been setting a high standard that has given competitors a real run for their money. The company is especially well known for its high-quality irons. Their line of Slingshot irons has proved to be especially popular among serious golfers.

Titleist

Titleist is owned by the well-known Acushnet Company, a well established manufacturer responsible for producing top notch golf clubs of all kinds since 1962. Titleist has been the big name behind many of the industries most trusted club lines including Scotty Cameron. Before Tiger Woods began his stint as a spokesperson for Nike in 1985, Titleist was his golf club brand of choice.

Cobra

Cobra has been around since the year 1972, but it became a household name among golfers when their popular Baffler clubs hit the golf scene. Cobra has been making especially big waves in the world of irons, especially those found in their King Cobra and Cobra 59 collections. It has also been connected to a long line of very high profile spokespeople including Greg Norman, the former number one golfer in the entire world. Since early 2010, Cobra has been owned by Puma.

TaylorMade

The first golf club manufacturer to utilize metal instead of wood in the making of their clubs, TaylorMade is nothing if not a historic brand. Thanks to TaylorMade, golf clubs were suddenly able to drive golf balls much faster and harder, taking the sport and the art of golf club manufacturing to whole new levels. These days, TaylorMade and Adidas have joined forces and continue to keep the standards high and demanding when it comes to golf equipment.

Callaway

Callaway is arguable one of the best known brands of golf clubs and has been steadily producing a wide range of high quality golf clubs, accessories, and other equipment since its establishment in 1972. Although it was originally a small maker of golf equipment for beginners, it is now considered one of the best brands in the entire business. It has been endorsed by such high profile spokespeople as Phil Mickelson and has produced many clubs that have made headlines for their high level of performance, including the very popular titanium driver, the Callaway X460.

If top quality is what you’re after, then you can’t go wrong with any of these top recommended brands. Take them all for a test run and see which one comes out on top.