At one time Top-Flite enjoyed one of the largest market shares in the golf ball category. Today, the brand was sold by Callaway Golf to Dick's Sporting Goods for $20 million in cash, according to an 8-K filing.
What happened to Top-Flite golf balls?
In 2003 Callaway purchased Top-Flite Golf (which, at the time, was comprised of the Top-Flite, Strata and Ben Hogan brands) for $125 million through a pre-packaged bankruptcy agreement.
Are Top Flite bomb golf balls any good?
But in 2012, Top-Flite was sold to Dick’s Sporting Goods and, therefore, is no longer a Callaway brand. To this day, Top-Flite still produces quality golf clubs and balls that are perfectly suited to beginners, and their golf club sets represent excellent value for money for players just starting out in …
What happened to Maxfli golf balls?
Top Flite began in 1971 under the umbrella of its parent company, Spalding. After Spalding went out of business, a pair of changes in ownership occured and Callaway briefly owned Top Flite. In 2012, Callaway sold the Top Flite brand to Dick’s Sporting Goods, which still runs it today.
Does Dick's sell Top-Flite golf balls?
Mar 13, 2022 · A well-known name in golf, Top Flite Golf makes balls, clubs, and other gear geared for beginners. Golfing behemoth Callaway, which owns Strata and Ben Hogan, owned Top-Flite for a long time. As a result of this, Top-Flite has been no longer a Callaway brand since 2012.
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2020 Top Flite Gamer – Key Takeaways
DICK’s returns the Top Flite Gamer to its roots as “the original multi-layer distance ball”
The New Top Flite Gamer
To that end, the 2020 Top Flite gamer is a three-piece ionomer ball designed to compete for your attention in the emerging “Premium Ionomer” category. I’ll spare you a rehashing of my rant on why that term is an oxymoron and instead focus on what DICK’S hopes to achieve with the new ball.
Top Flite Gamer – A Faster Premium Ionomer Ball
As new balls have entered the category, the thing that strikes me as odd is the emphasis on “soft.” Sure, that’s a part of appealing to golfers for whom performance takes a back seat to feel and price but there’s no practical reason why there shouldn’t be a faster alternative to the marshmallows that permeate the category.
Is the Gamer Right For You?
If you’re looking to maximize every bit of performance, the Maxfli Tour is almost certainly the better option. If, however, you’re looking for a little bit softer feel and a more favorable price point, the Top Flite Gamer fits the bill.
Field Use
Top Flite was long considered the "cheap" ball, but recent technological advances and improvements have made these balls quite playable at any level: - Low handicappers will experience great spin with the Gamer ball with its Dimple in Dimple aerodynamics and 3-piece urethane cover.
Pros and Cons
Top Flite has long lacked a good "feel" ball; therefore, it caters more to double-digit and high-handicaps rather than more accomplished golfers. But the company has revamped some of its balls and, with the exception of the XL, you'll get decent feel on all the other Top Flite balls.
Bottom Line
If you're not an excellent golfer, Top Flite offers many alternatives for good quality, affordable golf balls. The balls are well made and do not cut or nick as much as lesser brands. The balls are consistent, and you'll find them on the shelves of just about any golf or sporting goods retailer.
About the Author
J.D. Chi is a professional journalist who has covered sports for more than 20 years at newspapers all over the United States. She has covered major golf tournaments and the NFL as well as travel and health topics.
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