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Feel Golf Gives USGA The Finger
September 24, 2010 Upstart wedge manufacturer Feel Golf says it will ignore the USGA’s year end ban on sales of wedges with the “aggressive groves.”
Lee Miller, Feel Golf CEO said We’re a business. We’re going to offer what our customers want. That means we’ll be selling wedges with both the old and new grooves as long as there is a demand. They are just too popular to discontinue—they really offer a unique short-game advantage.”
The pro tours switched to the new USGA/R&A conforming grooves this year. Significant amateur tournaments all will require them starting in 2014, while local championships may hold out until 2024.
The impetus for the new groove rules was that too many pro players had adopted a bomb-and-gouge strategy: hitting the ball as far as possible without regard for the fairway, and then relying on “aggressive” grooves in the wedges to get the ball to the green with adequate spin. But if that style of play was a problem, it was one that only affected players at the highest levels—i.e., the pros. The rest of us can’t use that strategy because we don’t have the “bomb.” For 99 and 44/100ths of the players out there, all the aggressive grooves did was make it a little easier around the greens.
If there’s a problem with equipment or playing styles on the pro tours, it should be up to the pro tours to police them. I see absolutely nothing wrong with having two sets of equipment standards: one for the Tours, and one for the rest of us. As far as I’m concerned, the USGA has lost its way. Rather than worrying about whether the pros are going “too low,” they should be worried about the millions who have given up the game of golf because it’s too difficult. The future of golf and of the USGA doesn’t lie with the PGA or Euro Tours. It lies with the millions of amateurs—mostly hackers—who pay for the lessons (big name pros don’t pay for their lessons), buy the equipment (I daresay most pros don’t buy equipment) and pay the greens fees (which pros don’ t do either). The USGA budget—television revenues aside—comes from membership fees paid by hackers.
Let the PGA Tour regulate the PGA Tour. The USGA should stick to its own mission statement: “Based on a shared love and respect for golf, we preserve its past, foster its future, and champion its best interests for everyone who enjoys the game.” Everyone The focus should be on Everyone, not a small segment who might happen to be able to hit 300 yard drives and then spin the ball to the hole out of six inch rough.
The USGA needs to concentrate on rules for
and develop equipment standards for Everyone. And if the result is that the PGA Tour has a different standard than the USGA, so be it.
There’s not going to be any support, however, for two standards from the manufacturers. Their entire marketing strategy is based on pushing the equipment that the pros play.
Feel Golf’s press release follows:
MONTEREY, CA, Sep 13, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX)—Responding to consumer backlash against the new USGA standards for grooved golf clubs, Feel Golf Company (FEEL 0.01, +0.00, +21.74%) will extend the availability of its non-conforming wedges.
“We’ll offer wedges with the more aggressive grooves through the end of 2012. Amateurs can continue to use them in sanctioned events until 2014, and in recreational play until at least 2024,” says Lee Miller, CEO of Feel Golf. “They are just too popular to discontinue—they really offer a unique short-game advantage.”
The non-conforming wedges are available at many retail web sites, pro shops and online at http://www.feelgolf.net and are available in Feel Golf’s well-known Designer, Gun Metal and Satin finishes.
Meanwhile, Feel Golf engineers have been busy designing an entirely new line to conform with the new groove standards. Replacing the traditional grooves are an exciting new development that Feel engineers call “Micro Milled Face Lines.” These lines cover the entire wedge face and enable an unprecedented level of spin control and finesse. These totally re-designed wedges include a Matte Chrome Satin and a Black QPQ finish.
The USGA and R&A ruling bodies adopted a new groove standard for the professional tours effective January 2010. The standards apply to certain amateur events starting in 2014.
About Feel Golf Company For more than 20 years, Feel Golf (FEEL 0.01, +0.00, +21.74%) has been known for its award-winning wedges, premium golf clubs and innovative reverse taper golf grips. Tour players worldwide have played Feel Golf’s wedges and Full Release Grips because of their unique performance qualities and consistent feel. Visit http://www.feelgolf.net or call 877-934-7387.
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Here Come the Renegade Equipment Manufacuters
by Ryan Ballengee on Sep 23, 2010 4:22 PM EDT in Playing Golf
Remember Rebel With A Cause? The James Dean film defining a generation of youth who would give lip back to their parents? I don't, though my equivalent might be The Breakfast Club or Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Either way, the theme is the same: the Man can't hold me down.
Feel Golf, a small OEM with annual sales of about $1 million, feels the same way about their, um, Men - the USGA and the R&A. They have decided to continue selling wedges with grooves conforming to old and new specifications until consumer demand runs out for older grooves.
And some of you thought I was crazy when I suggested earlier in the week that the USGA and R&A are effectively powerless to stop companies like Feel from doing this.
The case for Feel Golf is easy. Economics, baby. Sales are up for wedges with grooves that mostly won't be sold after December 31, 2010, so why not shake things up and offer the wedges straight to amateurs? It should help their bottom line.
http://www.waggleroom.com/
FEEL Golf tells USGA where to stick it - GolfWRX.com
http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/412123-feel-golf-tells-usga-where-to-stick-it/
Feel Golf to make ‘aggressive’ grooves in ’11
http://www.golfweek.com/news/2010/sep/23/feel-golf-make-aggressive-grooves-11/?BLOG-BizBlog
Feel Golf Gives USGA The Finger see link below.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/golf/story/index.html?id=319829
My other BID support did not even get touched, should have moved it up some. That will be done Monday after the bell opens.
Any time my friend... Have a good weekend.. I'll hang out for a little while longer about another hour or so.
Can't wait for the fun to really start.... Have a good weekend my friend.
It closed nice and that was important. Focus Daniel Son. FEEL
Thanks Dad.. I am just another member of the TEAM trying to help out. GO FEEL.
BC.. Nice close..sorry I missed all the fun on the board. I was busy with my GOLF play.
You too... See you Monday..
That is the second time in exactly 2 weeks.. Are Friday's going to be OUR DAY??????
You too Clasko, see you Monday...
StinkyPinkSheet... here are a few other things, if you did not already know.
There is a lot of DD in the IBOX. If you have any questions, someone will be able to assist you.
Here are a few things for you to look over and consider.
1. Fully reporting SEC company (a rarity in pennyland)
2. just over 22.4M shares in the tradable float, mostly locked up.
3. CEO just bought 2.5M shares at .024 level, COO is buying as well
4. marketing campaign should start on the Golf Channel. We should see positive results by Q3.
5. New Sales channels in operating plans (see 10Q)
6. Real products already selling well thru existing distribution channels. This includes the recent addition of R.J. Shepard as a new distributor.
7. Free L2 pinksheets.com (the company pays this cost)
8. Rumors about a possible merger being discussed, noted below.
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=53721436
9. Great news about FEEL fighting the PGA about their wedges.
http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2010/9/23/feel-golf-becomes-first-manufactuer-to-defy-usga-on-grooves.html
Items for new folks to read.
There is a lot of DD in the IBOX. If you have any questions, someone will be able to assist you.
Here are a few things for you to look over and consider.
1. Fully reporting SEC company (a rarity in pennyland)
2. just over 22.4M shares in the tradable float, mostly locked up.
3. CEO just bought 2.5M shares at .024 level, COO is buying as well
4. marketing campaign should start on the Golf Channel. We should see positive results by Q3.
5. New Sales channels in operating plans (see 10Q)
6. Real products already selling well thru existing distribution channels. This includes the recent addition of R.J. Shepard as a new distributor.
7. Free L2 pinksheets.com (the company pays this cost)
8. Rumors about a possible merger being discussed, noted below.
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=53721436
9. Great news about FEEL fighting the PGA about their wedges.
http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2010/9/23/feel-golf-becomes-first-manufactuer-to-defy-usga-on-grooves.html
StinkyPinkSheet.. here was what the news was about... FEEL will get lots of benefit from it for sure.
http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2010/9/23/feel-golf-becomes-first-manufactuer-to-defy-usga-on-grooves.html
Forgiven... FEEL will rebound..
Now ya talking.... FEEL will rebound, for sure.
me too bud... LONG & STRONG.. FEEL
It amazes me why folks whack the bid...it makes no sense...
We always do...If we close GREEN that's a start.
Hey Tenacious.. More good news was out on XM radio. FEEL is battling with the PGA about the non conforming wedges.
http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2010/9/23/feel-golf-becomes-first-manufactuer-to-defy-usga-on-grooves.html
I agree, but sometimes people don't think about their actions... I am LONG & STRONG here with the rest of us.
IMO, That's was part of the problem. This stock moves very fast, becasue it is very thin. I think the flippers were the ones selling at BID, which dropped the PPS. It will come back.
If you intend to SELL do it at the ASK. If you sell at BID, it will drive the price down.
Me too DAD.. Long & strong here.
I agree... we could extend this run on Monday.
They are trying to get CHEAP shares.... It’s already WAY undervalued IMO.
HOLD THOSE SHARES TIGHT...make them hit the ASK.
Items for new folks to read.
There is a lot of DD in the IBOX. If you have any questions, someone will be able to assist you.
Here are a few things for you to look over and consider.
1. Fully reporting SEC company (a rarity in pennyland)
2. just over 22.4M shares in the tradable float, mostly locked up.
3. CEO just bought 2.5M shares at .024 level, COO is buying as well
4. marketing campaign should start on the Golf Channel. We should see positive results by Q3.
5. New Sales channels in operating plans (see 10Q)
6. Real products already selling well thru existing distribution channels. This includes the recent addition of R.J. Shepard as a new distributor.
7. Free L2 pinksheets.com (the company pays this cost)
8. Rumors about a possible merger being discussed, noted below.
http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=53721436
9. Great news about FEEL fighting the PGA about their wedges.
http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2010/9/23/feel-golf-becomes-first-manufactuer-to-defy-usga-on-grooves.html
Time to get this baby churning again... GO FEEL.
See you back soon.
That would be very nice...
Very nice FIND...... Great exposure!!!!
#5 Top 15 StockMarketForums(IHUB front page).
http://investorshub.advfn.com/
Got back from lunch... The volumme is huge..WOW. Need to keep driving up the PPS.
more like KABOOOOOOOOOOOOM.. had to use one of OP sayings. couldn't help myself.
BID 0.018 / ASK 0.019
FEEL is just getting warmed up.