When was taylormade founded

He leased a 6,square-foot building and hired two employees. The company initially offered just one club: a degree stainless steel driver designed by Adams to maximize performance of the two-piece balls that were a fad at the time, but have since become the norm. However, the metalwood, also called the Pittsburgh Persimmon, did not gain wide acceptance over traditional woods until the early s.

In , TaylorMade introduced its Burner driver, a club with 7-degrees of loft and dimples on the head to improve aerodynamics.

TaylorMade was independently owned until Adidas bought the company in TaylorMade has distinctive logos, one using the name "TaylorMade" and a "T" emblem.

Generally, the colors associated with TaylorMade are black, red, silver and white. In , the brand branched out with the blue, black and white SIM design colors. TaylorMade has had some significant releases since launching in the late 70s. Each line includes drivers, woods, irons and wedges.

The company also has the popular line of Spider putters that many professional and amateur players use. Company founder Gary Adams sold his stake in the s, but went on to found boutique golf manufacturers Founders Club and McHenry Metals. He passed away in TaylorMade Golf Web Site. Go to TaylorMadeGolf. Note that TaylorMade. TaylorMade also retails used golf clubs at the site taylormadegolfpreowned. TaylorMade Golf's toll-free customer service phone number in the United States is That number is answered Monday through Friday, 7 a.

Pacific time, plus Saturday 7 a. In Canada, dial In Australia, dial An email form is available on the company Web site by clicking the "Contact Us" link. On the same page as the email form is a link to the FAQ, which should be checked before calling with questions.

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