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On Spec: Companies no longer with us

Published

7 years ago

Mar 18, 2019

Ryan recalls some of the best equipment companies that are no longer with us (or at least not around to the same extent as they were in their heyday). He breaks down what went wrong, along with some of their most famous club designs.

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9 Comments

Nooch

Apr 4, 2019 at 7:59 am

Sticky golf. Jesper Parnevik won in Arizona with their putter, caused a huge demand, the company wasn’t ready for it.

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silverfox1955

Mar 30, 2019 at 11:00 am

What a stick! I carried a 3W for several seasons, only changing when adjustables were introduced. Currently, they’re super cheap…snag one for fun and be rewarded!!!

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Joe Perez

Mar 18, 2019 at 10:25 pm

Loved the podcast. Surprised you didn’t mention Goldwin Golf. Nick Price and Billy Casper were staff pros. Their driver was the first by a “name” company to boast a size over 300 cc (310 cc).

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- H
  
  Mar 19, 2019 at 3:00 am
  
  He didn’t mention it because he don’t know nuthin
  
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John

Mar 18, 2019 at 4:51 pm

Had one of the hybrids. Was my go-to club for years. Sonertec made vastly underrated clubs.

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Dan

Mar 18, 2019 at 2:30 pm

Picked one up w Accra shaft for $50 at Golf Galaxy in 2007. It was a beast

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- 2putttom
  
  Mar 18, 2019 at 3:42 pm
  
  I still have mine
  
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- Swirley
  
  Mar 18, 2019 at 4:18 pm
  
  Cool story brah!
  
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R

Mar 18, 2019 at 1:45 pm

It exists, fine
http://sonartec-s.com/en/

Same company as Royal Collection
http://www.royalcollection.co.jp

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5 days ago

May 8, 2026

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In this episode of the Club Junkie Podcast, we dive into one of the most interesting flatstick releases of the year with a full review of the new TaylorMade SYSTM 2 putters. After spending time on the greens, I break down what makes this design stand out, where it performs, and why it has me completely torn between loving it and fighting it. If you are into feel, alignment, and consistency, this is one you will want to hear about.

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2 weeks ago

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Fore Love of Golf: Johnny Thompson of Callaway Golf

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2 weeks ago

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