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[TKD24]

So, anyone else think these newly released TMAG driver commercials with the face paint is an absolute joke?

I mean...c'mon man. It's like a bad trailer for Braveheart. I almost expect them to scream "FREEDOM!" at the end and run out in kilts.

Edited by TKD24, 03 January 2013 - 07:52 PM.

[ohcanada17]

you may be surprised... players said they'd wear it during a tourney....

[Kadin 25]

Saw them this morning...I was wondering when the hate thread would start...it took longer than I thought.

[tnord]

it's almost stupid enough to be funny.  i love the taylor made release i got in my inbox with a picture of justin rose trying to look all serious with "war paint" on trying to act like it's not face paint he got at his kids elementary school carnival.

[TKD24]

Kadin 25, on 03 January 2013 - 07:59 PM, said:

Saw them this morning...I was wondering when the hate thread would start...it took longer than I thought.

More comical than hate C'mon, even the fans of the clubs have to be SMH.

Edited by TKD24, 03 January 2013 - 08:14 PM.

[AP2 712]

Not a surprising move by Taylor Made aka Taylor Marketing

[preshotroutine]

What's ridiculous is neon colored flat bill hats and matching shoes and pants, oh and now you can hit a driver that looks like a bag of skettels.

[AlexW]

Just saw it for the first time about 20 mins ago. I actually laughed out loud at it. I prefer a driver that doesn't look like my nephew finger painted all over it. To each their own.

[Golfjunki71]

Kadin 25, on 03 January 2013 - 07:59 PM, said:

Saw them this morning...I was wondering when the hate thread would start...it took longer than I thought.

So only mindless fanboy cheering is allowed here?  That is the path bsg went down. The hater term is way overused.

[Marmion]

that just makes you laugh!  A bit cheesy.  Time will tell whether it works or not.

[SoCalTitleist]

ohcanada17, on 03 January 2013 - 07:57 PM, said:

you may be surprised... players said they'd wear it during a tourney....

Of course they will their getting paid too.

[nbg352]

Golfjunki71, on 03 January 2013 - 08:29 PM, said:

Kadin 25, on 03 January 2013 - 07:59 PM, said:

Saw them this morning...I was wondering when the hate thread would start...it took longer than I thought.

So only mindless fanboy cheering is allowed here?  That is the path bsg went down. The hater term is way overused.

And fanboy isn't?

[av1084]

I just saw this.  Oh my.  I guess the dollars are enough to ease the pain of how embarrassing that must be to see yourself like that.

[Caesar Palache]

i'll settle this once and for all

yes i shook my head, the biggest fan(boy) of them all. ok mission accomplished TKD!

[TKD24]

Caesar Palache, on 03 January 2013 - 08:39 PM, said:

i'll settle this once and for all

yes i shook my head, the biggest fan(boy) of them all. ok mission accomplished TKD!

hahaha love it...

Be honest Caesar you were wearing the face paint too weren't you?!

Edited by TKD24, 03 January 2013 - 08:41 PM.

[nbg352]

As  bad or silly as this ad appears to be, you guys are talking about it. It made an impression. And soon you will warm to the idea of a driver with graphics laden crowns. And the rest of the OEMs will follow at a discrete distance, awaiting the outcome. People will buy. It's new  and it looks different. Many of you who are laughing at it today will be singing it's praises in the very near future. Just like you have with every new product that TM sends to market.

[Caesar Palache]

TKD24, on 03 January 2013 - 08:41 PM, said:

Caesar Palache, on 03 January 2013 - 08:39 PM, said:

i'll settle this once and for all

yes i shook my head, the biggest fan(boy) of them all. ok mission accomplished TKD!

hahaha love it...

Be honest Caesar you were wearing the face paint too weren't you?!

yeah it came with the R1 I opened today!

but seriously, i love Taylormade, they know that. but i was a little embarrassed when I saw it, like having your parents chaperon Prom. How can I show my face on here after that....get it?

[Golfjunki71]

nbg352, on 03 January 2013 - 08:35 PM, said:

Golfjunki71, on 03 January 2013 - 08:29 PM, said:

Kadin 25, on 03 January 2013 - 07:59 PM, said:

Saw them this morning...I was wondering when the hate thread would start...it took longer than I thought.

So only mindless fanboy cheering is allowed here?  That is the path bsg went down. The hater term is way overused.

And fanboy isn't?

I meant used as a term to attempt to shut down any debate.

[Caesar Palache]

Golfjunki71, on 03 January 2013 - 08:45 PM, said:

nbg352, on 03 January 2013 - 08:35 PM, said:

Golfjunki71, on 03 January 2013 - 08:29 PM, said:

Kadin 25, on 03 January 2013 - 07:59 PM, said:

Saw them this morning...I was wondering when the hate thread would start...it took longer than I thought.

So only mindless fanboy cheering is allowed here?  That is the path bsg went down. The hater term is way overused.

And fanboy isn't?

I meant used as a term to attempt to shut down any debate.

isnt fanboy used as a term to attempt to win any debate? or render the debatee incompetent

[TKD24]

nbg352, on 03 January 2013 - 08:41 PM, said:

As  bad or silly as this ad appears to be, you guys are talking about it. It made an impression. And soon you will warm to the idea of a driver with graphics laden crowns. And the rest of the OEMs will follow at a discrete distance, awaiting the outcome. People will buy. It's new  and it looks different. Many of you who are laughing at it today will be singing it's praises in the very near future. Just like you have with every new product that TM sends to market.

I've said it before, but I didn't mind the white crowns when they were released. That being said...

I'll streak the 18th in Augusta before I bag one of these coloring books You might be right about the majority of golfers, but personally, I won't.

I will say, that seeing one finally in person, the graphics are much lighter than all the pictures and ads suggest. So, I understand better when superfan Caesar says he didn't notice them once he addressed the ball. I still wouldn't hit it though.

Edited by TKD24, 03 January 2013 - 08:50 PM.

[sbjinx]

thats funny and i think it'll get worse before it gets better with all the bright colors, graphics on the crown, etc.

Don't get me wrong, I personally like the bright colored outfits and different colored drivers (really looking forward to the Nike Covert).  I just think golf companies are marketing themselves more to the masses than the 1% of us here.  I look at some of my buddies who play causally (a few times a year) and they love the white drivers and flat billed hats.  They all believe the hype of the longer/straighter clubs and I think thats where most golf companies are going.

Some companies are more extreme than others but let's face it, TM does a great job selling drivers

[nbg352]

Golfjunki71, on 03 January 2013 - 08:45 PM, said:

nbg352, on 03 January 2013 - 08:35 PM, said:

Golfjunki71, on 03 January 2013 - 08:29 PM, said:

Kadin 25, on 03 January 2013 - 07:59 PM, said:

Saw them this morning...I was wondering when the hate thread would start...it took longer than I thought.

So only mindless fanboy cheering is allowed here?  That is the path bsg went down. The hater term is way overused.

And fanboy isn't?

I meant used as a term to attempt to shut down any debate.

Okay I'll buy that.
I'm not a fan of either term for any reason, I guess. They are both derogatory.

[Golfjunki71]

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Saw them this morning...I was wondering when the hate thread would start...it took longer than I thought.
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So only mindless fanboy cheering is allowed here?  That is the path bsg went down. The hater term is way overused.
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And fanboy isn't?
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I meant used as a term to attempt to shut down any debate.
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isnt fanboy used as a term to attempt to win any debate? or render the debatee incompetent
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Ok Fair enough.

[geesecougar2]

I want them to sign Jason Dufner just so I can see him growling with face paint on

[Caesar Palache]

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Saw them this morning...I was wondering when the hate thread would start...it took longer than I thought.
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So only mindless fanboy cheering is allowed here?  That is the path bsg went down. The hater term is way overused.
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And fanboy isn't?
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I meant used as a term to attempt to shut down any debate.
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isnt fanboy used as a term to attempt to win any debate? or render the debatee incompetent
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Ok Fair enough.
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but feel free to call me that all you want, i believe i deserve it haha
but as i said earlier, face paint..no thanks

[ZNatural]

I was a little surprised at the face paint. Not cool in my opinion but I still will check out the driver.
Super corny

[SALUKI LEFTY]

When R11 came out there was the "white out" for one day in tourney where all staffers wore all white.  This year they'll do a "paint out".

[preshotroutine]

What could be worse then all those horrible Callaway commercials in Las Vegas hitting balls over the belagio or from building to building!

[OUZO Power]

nbg352, on 03 January 2013 - 08:41 PM, said:

As  bad or silly as this ad appears to be, you guys are talking about it. It made an impression. And soon you will warm to the idea of a driver with graphics laden crowns. And the rest of the OEMs will follow at a discrete distance, awaiting the outcome. People will buy. It's new  and it looks different. Many of you who are laughing at it today will be singing it's praises in the very near future. Just like you have with every new product that TM sends to market.

bwahaha. I never understood this reverse excuse psychology.

After swing that how can you not talk about it? Good or bad ill let you decide.

[preshotroutine]

What could be worse then a RED driver or a PINK driver.