Equipment
TaylorMade and Kith announce an extensive line of collaborative products (Stealth Plus drivers, “K-790” irons, apparel, and WAY more)
Meeting on the cutting edge of golf equipment and apparel, TaylorMade and Kith have partnered up on an extensive lineup of new products under the “Kith for TaylorMade” umbrella.
Included in the co-branded family are Stealth drivers, “K-790” irons, MG3 wedges, a Spider GT putter, a TP Soto putter, TP5 golf balls, gloves, tees, hat clips, ball markers, towels, golf bags, and a wide range of apparel products, such as wool varsity jackets, windshirts, hoodies, hats, polos, vests, socks, shorts and pants.
The apparel line features a distinctive new-age look combined with old-school inspirations, such as TaylorMade’s 80’s-style logo.
“The products we partnered with Kith to create are a result of the meshing of technological innovation and visual artistry to intersect style and performance in the game of golf,” said Brian Bazzel, TaylorMade’s Vice President of Product Creation. “The Kith team has an iconic design eye that collectively inspired us to create something unique for both Kith and TaylorMade consumers, many of whom are loyal to both of our brands. We’ve always been attracted to partnerships that allow us to reimagine what a golfer plays, wears and relies on and our relationship with Kith was born from a shared passion for the game of golf.”
As for the hard goods, TaylorMade has been collaborating with Kith for over a year prior to this announcement. While the technology featured in the equipment is the same as the current TaylorMade retail products, the colorways, designs and branding are distinct for this Kith series.
“The level of investment from both sides was so deep that we introduced the Kith team to our Stealth products over a year before they were launched to properly blend our visions together,” Bazzel said. “In that process, we saw Kith’s commitment to the authenticity and personality of our brand — they were intense in their appreciation for the performance of our products, while still being able to add their visual touch. When it came to apparel and accessories, we were excited to give Kith the freedom to stretch our brand into a new landscape of fashion. Together, we cohesively designed almost every aspect and brought to life an aesthetic to our products that elevates the reach of both Kith and TaylorMade.”
All of the Kith for TaylorMade products release on Friday, July 1 over on Kith’s website and all Kith shops at 11am est.
Let’s take a quick dive into each of the golf clubs in the new series.
Kith for TaylorMade Stealth Plus driver
TaylorMade’s standard Stealth Plus driver has an innovative red-colored TwistFace made from 60 layers of carbon, reducing weight by 40 percent compared to the previously used titanium material.
The Kith for TaylorMade version has the same technology, but a distinctly different black-and-gold colorway, featuring a Kith monogram crown, a Kith alignment aid, and pops of gold coloring throughout the design.
Selling for $650, the Kith for TaylorMade Stealth Plus driver comes stock with a branded Fujikura Ventus shaft and Lamkin grip, and it comes in 9 or 10.5 degree lofts.
Kith for TaylorMade K-790 irons
The irons are creatively named K-790, a play on TaylorMade’s usual retail design that’s called the P790. The K in K-790, as you may expect, stands for Kith.
Like TaylorMade’s P-790, the Kith versions also have hollow-bodied designs that are packed with SpeedFoam Air to increase distance and forgiveness. Each iron in the set (4-PW) showcases Kith monogram laser-etching on the back.
The K-790 irons will sell for $1500 per set, and they come stock with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue 105 Black Tour Issue S300 shafts and branded Lamkin grips.
Kith for TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 wedge
Kith for TaylorMade’s take on the Milled Grind 3 wedges (56 and 60 degrees) have Kith monogram laser-etching on the back, and they will sell for $150 per wedge.
Kith for TaylorMade Spider GT putter
The Kith for TaylorMade Spider GT has golden wings with gold accents, a stepless shaft, and a Kith-logoed SuperStroke grip. It will sell for $350.
Kith for TaylorMade TP Soto putter
The Kith for TaylorMade TP Soto has a gold-and-black colorway with golden weights and a Kith badge. The year “2011” is stamped on the back heel bumper to honor Kith’s founding year.
Let us know what you think about the new TaylorMade-Kith collaboration in the comments below!
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Whats in the Bag
Kris Kim WITB 2024 (May)
- Kris Kim what’s in the bag accurate as of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. More photos from the event here.
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9 degrees @7)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 60 TX
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (15 degrees @13.5)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 73 TX
Irons: TaylorMade P770 (2, 4), TaylorMade P7MB (5-PW)
Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 X
Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (50-09SB, 56-12SB, 60-11TW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 WV 125
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Check out more in-hand photos of Kris Kim’s equipment here.
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Equipment
Welcome to the family: TaylorMade launches PUDI and PDHY utility irons
TaylorMade is continuing its UDI/DHY series with the successor to the Stealth UDI and DHY utility irons: PUDI and PDHY (which the company styles as P·UDI and P·DHY). TaylorMade is folding the designs in with its P Series of irons.
TaylorMade outlined the process of developing its new utilities this way. The company started with the data on utility iron usage. Not surprisingly, better players — i.e. those who generate more clubhead speed and strike the ball more precisely — were found to gravitate toward the UDI model. DHY usage, however, covered a wider swath than the company might have expected with six-to-18 handicappers found to be bagging the club.
TaylorMade also found that the majority of golfers playing UDI or DHY utilities were playing P Series irons at the top of their iron configurations.
Can you see where this is going?
Matt Bovee, Director of Product Creation, Iron and Wedge at TaylorMade: “As we look to the future, beyond the tech and the design language, we are excited about repositioning our utility irons into the P·Series family. P·UDI is an easy pair for players that currently play P·Series product and P·DHY is an extremely forgiving option for players of all skill levels. It is a natural fit to give these players the performance in this category that they are looking for.”
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TaylorMade PUDI
Crafted with tour player input, TaylorMade sought to develop a confidence-inspiring utility iron that blends with the rest of the P Series irons. Also of note: Interestingly, the PUDI has a more compact head than the P790.
In comparison to past UDI products, the PUDI has a more traditional iron shape, slimmer toplines, and less offset with a little of the backbar visible at address.
TaylorMade PDHY
Larger in profile than the PUDI, the PDHY seeks to position center of gravity (CG) lower in the club for ease of launch. The toe height is larger and the profile is larger at address — roughly five millimeters longer than PUDI — the sole of the club is wider for improved forgiveness.
Club Junkie’s take
Golfers who feel like they are missing something at the top of the bag could find the PUDI or PDHY a great option. The look of the PUDI should fit the most discerning eye with a more compact look, less offset, and a thinner topline. If you want a little more confidence looking down the P-DHY will be slightly larger while still being a good-looking utility iron.
For being small packages both models pack a pretty good punch with fast ball speeds, even off-center. The feel is soft and you get a solid feel of the ball compressing off the face when you strike it well. Your ears are greeted with a nice heavy thud as the ball and club come together. The PDHY will launch a little higher for players who need it while the PUDI offers a more penetrating ball flight. Both utility irons could be the cure for an open spot in the top end of the bag.
PUDI, PDHY, or Rescue?
TaylorMade offers the following notes to assist golfers in filling out their bags:
- PUDI has mid-CG right behind the center face to create a more penetrating mid-to-low ball flight
- PDHY has a lower center of gravity to produce an easier-to-launch mid-to-high ball flight.
- Both PUDI and PDHY are lower-flying than the company’s hybrid/Rescue clubs.
- PUDI is more forgiving than P790.
- PDHY is the most forgiving iron in the entire TaylorMade iron family
Pricing, specs, and availability
Price: $249.99
At retail: Now
Stock shafts: UST Mamiya’s Recoil DART (105 X, 90 S and 75 R – only in PDHY)
Stock grip: Golf Pride’s ZGrip (black/grey)
PUDI lofts: 2-17°, 3-20°, 4-22° in both left and right-handed
PDHY lofts: 2-18°, 3-20° and 4-22° in both left and right-handed
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Equipment
Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (5/3/24): Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter
From the seller: (@wwcl): “Has been gamed as pics show. 33.5 includes original h/c and grip. $575 includes shipping and PP fees.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Ben
Jul 4, 2022 at 4:29 am
Guess it was a great business decision for TM as everything is Sold Out on the KITh website in two days. Seems like they know how to sell to the newer generation of golfers.
Jon
Jul 4, 2022 at 4:48 pm
Yep, probably 5 made of each, and….SOLD OUT!!
Creating that demand with, Kith ?
Jerry
Jul 5, 2022 at 4:17 am
Sure that’s what’s they did. Seems like a good approach…thanks for a pointless comment boomer.
Hee Haw
Jul 3, 2022 at 6:04 pm
Where’s the big donkey Kuchar?
Balata Ballz
Jul 3, 2022 at 6:00 pm
A brand with a $50 shopping bag and sweatpants just like old navy but 15x more expensive.
I mean I guess this is what TM want? Weird options.
No donks
Jul 3, 2022 at 7:56 pm
Where’s the big donkey kuch?
Mhg990
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:14 am
Distasteful, gaudy nonsense marketed to the poors who waste their money on sneakers. Ugly as sin, but a wise business decision by TM to make a quick buck off the idiots.
Keith
Jul 3, 2022 at 9:29 am
Ugh-ly
The Truth
Jul 3, 2022 at 8:54 am
Kith Urban plays golf?
Greg
Jul 2, 2022 at 11:16 pm
Revenge of the kith
AO
Jul 2, 2022 at 8:19 pm
Boomers are ruining this site. Kith is amazing.
MK
Jul 2, 2022 at 6:24 pm
Que the snarky comments from people with zero fashion awareness.
Holy Grail
Jul 2, 2022 at 8:06 pm
You’re a day late Captain Obvious.
Mhg990
Jul 3, 2022 at 10:19 am
Plastering your “brand” name all over things is tacky. It may be what the sneaker crowd considers “fashion” but it is far from “style”.
MJF990
Jul 2, 2022 at 9:05 am
Ugly, gaudy crap that’s marketed to the poors who waste their money on sneakers. Business wise, likely a fine decision by TM but it looks hideous.
Chip2win
Jul 2, 2022 at 7:59 am
One year from now…”Taylormade and Kith announce they are dissolving their partnership.”
Tiger
Jul 2, 2022 at 5:04 pm
Is that you Billy Horschel?
Garrett
Jul 1, 2022 at 9:49 pm
Clubs so ugly, even a mother wouldn’t Kith them. Excuthe my listhp.
MAG
Jul 1, 2022 at 5:52 pm
So it’s basically the standard equipment in a fancy colour at a higher price.
Number 2
Jul 1, 2022 at 2:21 pm
Shat.
joe
Jul 1, 2022 at 10:16 am
Any excuse to copy Callaway. Kith who?
Jon
Jul 1, 2022 at 9:12 am
Well Kith my butt.
john
Jul 1, 2022 at 7:11 am
I have never heard of kith before today
Sean Toulon
Jul 1, 2022 at 9:32 pm
+1
Gdb99
Jul 2, 2022 at 7:08 am
+2