PGA Merchandise show

[Slingblade61]

ualtim is going to cover it for us!

Lucky bastard should find loads of interesting stuff, probably will bring some of it home with him too.

[ualtim]

Anyone have any requests for coverage?

Yes, WBL, I will see if I can find the latest Ping info. Sorry Rock, neither Graman or Accuflex are going to be there but I am sure that Graffalloy/True Temper will be.

[ThatCanadianGuy]

Originally Posted by ualtim

Anyone have any requests for coverage?

Yes, WBL, I will see if I can find the latest Ping info. Sorry Rock, neither Graman or Accuflex are going to be there but I am sure that Graffalloy/True Temper will be.

Thanks,

[MCDavis]

Yeah, see what's up with the TM TP rac black wedges...hearing rumors of a change or of them being discontinued all together over at WRX.

[IrishGolfer]

I've been there twice!! Great experience but very tiring. Bring a comfortable pair of shoes Tim!!

At one point in my life I was thinking of a career in golf. Then I saw the people who were trying to make a living out of Pretzel tees.As well as the big booths there are 100s of tiny booths all trying to scratch out a living. That was an eye opener!!

Would be good to get the latest on Golf Balls, esp. the new Top Flight ball.

[Dannykos]

come on - you gotta settle the score between the SUMO2 and the FT-i...

[ualtim]

Originally Posted by Dannykos

come on - you gotta settle the score between the SUMO2 and the FT-i...

Unfortunately, I am not going to be able to make demo day today at Orange County National. I have to work the real job today. They list an equipment test area on the map, I will have to see if they have a hitting area and/or if they allow the "media" to participate.

[ualtim]

Phase one accomplished. Media credential in hand.

The guide book says no personal cameras alowed on the show floor, but I will have to get that clarified tomorrow morning since technically I am the media.

I got a sweet hat sewn up for me this afternoon, I will post pics tomorrow evening.

I will check in tomorrow evening with a quick update and to see if there are any more requests. Paula Creamer is supposed to be there on Friday, so I may have to make my way over to the LPGA booth for a look see.

ualtim

[Slingblade61]

sweet!

Don't worry about the camera Tim.
They should have a copy of that photo cd for you, ask about that if you have the chance.

Have fun!

[warbirdlover]

Man, you lucky dog. Now if Natalie Gulbis were there!! Try swinging a Rapture driver too. Pics of some of the sexy girls selling things?

[Adam Pettman]

Can you see how the new square Adams driver looks.

[Rockford35]

Tim,

Have a looksee for the new Tour Edge stuff, and maybe the Ecco booth. Everything else is pretty much been spy photo'd enough already, it's pretty much old hat.

It's unfortunate that companies release 10 times a year instead of at the PGA like the used to.

Have fun!

R35

[Andy_79]

Originally Posted by warbirdlover

Pics of some of the sexy girls selling things?

Lol, now make that your priority !!

I would love to one day go to this. Can anyone obtain a ticket, or what's the score ? The guys that were doing my Clubfitting last week are away to it. One of them has a severe fear of flying, too ! He says the weather in Florida is just beautiful right now. Lucky sod, Ualtim, lad...!

[ualtim]

Originally Posted by Slingblade61

sweet!

Don't worry about the camera Tim.
They should have a copy of that photo cd for you, ask about that if you have the chance.

Have fun!

I was able to get a Press band for my camera so I do have pics, I will not vouch for the quality though. The lighting was not the best depending on the display.

Originally Posted by warbirdlover

Man, you lucky dog. Now if Natalie Gulbis were there!! Try swinging a Rapture driver too. Pics of some of the sexy girls selling things?

I could not find Ping clubs and there were none at the hitting bays so I was out of luck there. No pics of sexy girls just equipment so far. I saw a few of the hired honeys and there is definitely some quality eye candy but just not as many as I expected.

Originally Posted by Adam Pettman

Can you see how the new square Adams driver looks.

I checked out the Adams electronic putter, but have not found their clubs set up yet. Not all the OEM's have their full lines here, but I will check tomorrow.

Originally Posted by Rockford35

Tim,

Have a looksee for the new Tour Edge stuff, and maybe the Ecco booth. Everything else is pretty much been spy photo'd enough already, it's pretty much old hat.

I took a few pics in the Tour Edge pavillion for you Rock as I know your into them. Like you said, nothing that has not probably already been seen. The TEE hybrids looked nice.

Originally Posted by Andy_79

Lol, now make that your priority !!

I would love to one day go to this. Can anyone obtain a ticket, or what's the score ? The guys that were doing my Clubfitting last week are away to it. One of them has a severe fear of flying, too ! He says the weather in Florida is just beautiful right now. Lucky sod, Ualtim, lad...!

Getting in is the hard part. PGA Profesionals and guests are the target audience and that is the easiest way to get in. Exhibiters, buyers (volume buyers I should say), and media are the other ways to get in. Golfsmith GCA members can get in if you register with them prior to the convention. If your making a trip over next year, being a shottalk reporter is probably the easiest/cheapest way in.

WX wise, it was raining most of the day today. I got a lot of complaints from out of town visitors blaming me for the poor WX

I will post more in a seperate post for the day and will do some more in depth articles on some of the products I was able to demo or discuss with the reps.

ualtim

[Adam Pettman]

Originally Posted by ualtim

I checked out the Adams electronic putter, but have not found their clubs set up yet. Not all the OEM's have their full lines here, but I will check tomorrow.

Much appreciated.