What are TaylorMade Golf Clubs?

By Darin McGilvra

TaylorMade is a brand name for golf clubs. The company is based in Carlsbad, California, and there are many professional golfers who use TaylorMade golf clubs.

History

TaylorMade was founded in 1979 by Gary Adams in his garage. TaylorMade began by being one of the first companies to make and sell drivers made with metal shafts.

Available Clubs

TaylorMade makes all kinds of golf clubs, including woods, irons, wedges, putters and rescue clubs, which are also known as hybrid clubs or utility clubs.

Custom Fitting

TaylorMade offers custom fitting of its clubs through one of six TaylorMade performance labs. Special technology is used to measure the swing of the golfer to customize his clubs.

PGA Tour Trailer

TaylorMade also has a trailer that will go to all the PGA Tour sites to provide services for the pros. The trailer is set up to make golf clubs quickly for golfers as well as regrip clubs and provide help with equipment.

Other Equipment

TaylorMade also makes golf balls, golf bags, golf gloves and hats.

About The Author

Darin McGilvra is a writer in Southern California. He has been a writer since 1997. He worked as a sports writer and copy editor for newspapers for more than 12 years before becoming a freelance writer. His articles have appeared recently in "The Californian" newspaper in Temecula, Calif. McGilvra holds a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics education from Northwest Nazarene College.

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