Global Golf Equipment and Consumables Strategic Business Report 2015-2020: Urbanization - A Megatrend Favoring Golf Penetration Beyond the Rich and the Famous

Dublin, March 18, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g74n27/golf_equipment) has announced the addition of the "Golf Equipment and Consumables - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Golf Equipment and Consumables in US$ Million.The US market is also analyzed by the following Segments: Golf Clubs, Golf Balls, Golf Bags & Golf Apparel, and Others The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 205 companies including many key and niche players such as:

- Acushnet Company
- Aldila, Inc.
- Amer Sports Corporation
- Wilson Sporting Goods Company
- Bridgestone Golf, Inc.

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

• A Prelude
• Golf Industry Facts in a Nutshell
• Golfer's Demographic Profile Undergoes Transformation
• Recession in Retrospect and the Road Ahead
• The 2007-2009 Recession
• Global Market Recovers in 2010
• Japan's Consumption Tax Hike to Effect Market Performance Once Again in 2014
• Global Outlook

2. COMPETITION

• TaylorMade-adidas Golf: Undisputed Global Leader in Golf Equipment
• TaylorMade's Market Position in Global Golf Equipment Market by Product Category
• Leading Players in the Global Golf Equipment Market by Product Category
• List of Leading Golf Equipment Products/Brands by Company and Product Category: 2013
• Troon Golf: Leading Golf Course Management Company Worldwide
• Competition: Noteworthy Trends
• Pro Shops Losing Out to Heavyweight Competitors
• Differentiated Superstore Concept: A Shot in the Arm
• Customization: An Adroit Strategy for Kindling Consumer Interest
• Advertising: A Major Prerequisite
• Manufacturers Rope in Celebrities for Product Endorsements
• Offshore Equipment Manufacturing: Key to Success
• Shorter Product Lifecycles Intensifies Competition: A Major Challenge
• High Raw Material Cost & Pre-Owned Brands Create a Challenging Environment
• Product Imitation: A Serious Cause for Concern

3. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES & DRIVERS

• Increasing Number of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) and HNWIs Worldwide: A Strong Growth Driver
• Opportunity Indicators:
• Golf Equipment Advancements: Spearheading Growth
• Golf Balls
• Nike's Balls Use Speedlock RZN Core Technology
• OnCore Golf Technologies Redefines Golf Ball Design
• Bridgestone Golf Introduces B330 Golf Balls with Water
• filled Cores
• Titleist Golf Balls to Improve Gaming Experience
• Nicklaus Golf Balls Designed to Simplify Golf
• Colored Balls Soaring in Popularity
• Golf Clubs
• Nike's New Golf Clubs Improve Energy Transfer & Increase Ball Speed
• Apparel & Footwear
• Nike's Golf Apparel Deliver Comfort and Superior Performance
• Lunar Clayton and Lunar Control Footwear from Nike
• Galvin Green Introduces Outerwear Collection
• Golf Carts
• Bag Boy Contributes with 360 Degree Revolution
• Golf Putters
• Hybrids & Drivers
• Noteworthy Innovations in Golf Equipment from 1960s to 2013: Year, Company Involved, Product & its Brief Description
• Mobile Devices with Smart Applications Simplifies the Game
• Rising Smartphone Penetration Lends Traction to Market Growth
• Increasing Efforts to Boost Golf Participation Spur Demand for Golf Equipment
• Golf 2.0: The New Formula to Augment Participation
• Television Broadcasting Rekindles Interest in Golf
• Growing Golf Tourism Promotes Demand for Golf Equipment
• Favorable Demographic and Economic Factors Strengthens Market Prospects
• Aging Population: A Weighty Growth Driver
• Surging Interest among Women Opens Up Growth Avenues
• Junior Golfers: The New Target Group
• Longer Life Expectancy Bolsters Market Growth
• Surging Middle Class Segment Underpins Sales Growth
• Opportunity Indicators:
• Urbanization: A Megatrend Favoring Golf Penetration Beyond the Rich and the Famous
• Select Mega-Urban Regions Worldwide (2035)
• Developing Countries Offer Significant Growth Opportunities
• Mushrooming Middle East Golf Industry: Untapped Growth Potential
• Rising Popularity of Online Retailing Augurs Well for the Market
• Supply Chain Goes Digital
• Rules and Regulations: A Key Demand Determinant for Golf Equipment
• USGA Rollback on Golf Club Grooves
• Regulation for SLE Golf Clubs
• USGA Rules Regarding Adjustability of Clubs
• USGA Proposes Limit on MOI Drivers
• USGA Promotes New Technologies to Improve Golf Experience
• USGA to Ban Anchoring Putters
• Key Issues & Challenges Hampering Widespread Adoption
• Seasonality of the Game: A Major Dampener
• Golf Course Maintenance and Environmental Concerns
• Alternate Sports & Leisure Activities Cap Consumer Base
• Used Equipment Still in Demand

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

• Introduction
• Golf Equipment & Consumables
• Golf Clubs
• Golf Club Parts
• Golf Balls
• Golf Bags
• Golf Apparel
• Others
• Golf Gloves
• Golf Shoes
• Consumer Base & their Key Characteristics
• Avid Golfers
• Value/Recreational Golfers
• Women Golfers
• Junior Golfers
• Golf Courses
• Basic Types of Golf Courses
• Public Course
• Members' Clubs
• Hotel or Resort Courses
• Tournament Courses
• Retail Channels
• On-course Pro Shops
• Off-course Specialty Retailers
• Sporting Goods Retailers
• Mass Merchants/Warehouse Clubs
• Franchise/Independent Golf Retailers
• Catalog and Online Golf Retailers

5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

• Nike Golf Launches New Vapor Line of Drivers
• Nike Golf Unveils New Vapor Speed Driver
• Nike Golf Launches New Vapor Hybrids
• Callaway Golf Releases New Drivers
• Mizuno Introduces Mizuno MP-T5 Wedge
• Srixon Releases new Z Series Woods and Irons
• Dunlop Sports Releases the New 588 RTX 2.0 Series Wedge
• Callaway Golf Launches Apex Muscleback and Apex Utility Irons
• Wilson Sporting Goods Upgrades Wilson Staff 8802 Putter
• Callaway Footwear Unveils the All-New Del Mar Series, the Apex Tour High-Performance Shoe and New Sky Series Products for Women
• Kasco Introduces Winter Fit Golf Gloves
• TaylorMade Introduces New RSi Iron Line with Face Slot Technology
• Titleist Rolls Out New Scotty Cameron Futura X5 and X5R Putters
• Adams Introduces New Tight Lies Line of Clubs
• Titleist Unveils New 915 Drivers
• Callaway Golf Launches Big Bertha Irons and Hybrids
• Cleveland Launches New 588 RTX 2.0 Wedges
• Srixon Introduces Z Series Golf Clubs
• JOHN LETTERS Introduces TR47 Premium Combination Glove
• AUR Golf Releases Spring 2015 Golf Collections
• Bionic Glove Launches StableGrip with Natural Fit Glove
• Srixon Sports Europe Introduces New Soft Feel and Soft Feel Lady Golf Ball
• New Balance Golf Rolls Out Spikeless Golf Shoe
• Mizuno Golf Introduces New JPX850 Line
• Powerhouse Golf Launches Ladies Golf Gloves
• Galvin Green Unveils Latest Collection of Golf Clothing
• Mizuno Rolls Out new JPX-850 Forged Irons and MP-15 Irons
• Nike Introduces Vapor Line of Irons
• Savvy Girl Golf Unveils New Line of Golf Accessory Bags for Women
• Hireko Golf Launches Dynacraft Driving Irons
• COBRA PUMA Golf Launches Arsenal Golf Kit
• Kasco Introduces Two New Gloves
• Hireko Expands Dynacraft Driving Iron Series
• Nike Golf Introduces Lunar Adapt Shoe for Women Golfers
• Nike Golf Unveils Lunar Waverly and Lunar Mont Royal Footwear
• Kasco Rolls Out three New Fashionable Models of Gloves for Lady Golfers
• Sundog Eyewear Introduces New TrueBlue® Glasses for Golfers
• Garmin Introduces Approach S6 Touchscreen Golf Watch
• OGIO Introduces Gotham Aquatech Bag
• Fila Introduces New Rain Jackets
• OGIO Unveils Matte Black Gotham Golf Bag Collection
• FeedbacK Golf Rolls Out FeedbacK Golf Swing Training Aid
• Vice Golf Introduces New Line of Vice Golf Balls
• adidas Golf Rolls Out Two All-New Footwear Models
• FootJoy Unveils StaCool Golf Glove
• Bobby Jones Introduces New Rouge Series Clubs for Women
• Nike Golf Introduces New Limited Edition Footwear
• adidas Golf Releases Ultra-Light Climacool Ballerina Footwear
• Hopkins Golf Unveils VL PRO Line of Golf Balls
• HIRZL to Launch New Range of All-Weather Golf Gloves
• Hireko Golf Rolls Out Power Play Friction Face Wedges
• Hireko Golf Introduces Power Play Juggernaut Titanium Driver
• Alpha Impact Introduces New Cabretta Leather Golf Gloves
• Adams Golf Releases XTD irons with Cross-Cavity Technology
• HIRZL Launches Hybrid Glove
• Volvik to Unveil New Vista iS Golf Balls
• Bag Boy Introduces new Hybrid Pivot-Grip
• PUMA Golf Launches New BIOFUSION Shoe
• Titleist Unveils the Vokey SM5 Wedges
• SkyGolf Introduces New SkyCaddie TOUCH Rangefinder
• Nike Unveils the Nike Lunar Empress Golf Shoe for Women
• Nike Golf Launches Hyperadapt Storm-FIT Jacket
• Nike Golf Introduces Innovation Woven Cover-up Sweater cum Jacket
• Nike Golf Unveils Lunar Control Golf Shoe
• Nike Golf Rolls Out Innovative Collection of Golf Equipment
• Nike Golf Introduces Novel Speedlock RZN Core Technology
• Dunlop Sports Releases New XXIO8 Woods
• True Temper Unveils the New XP Shaft Series
• Mizuno to Launch new Mizuno MP-4 Irons
• Callaway Rolls Out Speed Regime Golf Balls
• Nike Golf Unveils New Range of VRS Covert 2.0 Hybrids
• TaylorMade Golf Unveils SLDR Club
• Loudmouth Golf and Molhimawk Introduces New Range of Cart Bags
• Ping Rolls Out New Version of Classic L8 Carry Bag
• Bionic Releases New RelaxGrip Caramel Palm Golf Glove
• Roger Cleveland Rolls Out Smart Square Putter
• Jack Nicklaus Unveils Golf Ball Line
• Srixon Introduces Rain Glove
• Datrek Golf Launches Carry Lite Stand Bag
• Nike Golf Launches Nike Air Sport Carry Bag
• Wilson Sporting Goods Reengineers Golf Carry Bag
• Nike Introduces New Method MOD Putters
• Miura Golf Launches New Limited Edition Series 1957 Cavity Back Irons
• Sensosolutions Rolls Out Digital Golf Glove
• Titleist Launches New CB and MB Irons
• Titleist Rolls Out New AP1 and AP2 Irons
• Datrek Releases Lite Rider Cart Bag
• OGIO INTERNATIONAL Launches Latest All-Star Fall/Winter Fashion Apparel Collection
• Srixon Introduces New Z-STAR Golf Balls
• FootJoy Unveils New WinterSof and FJ RainGrip Golf Gloves
• Hammacher Schlemmer Unveils the Golf Cart Hovercraft
• Sensorstream Introduces Birdie Golf Ball Marker
• Hireko Golf Releases Dynacraft Triple Threat Putter
• Hireko Golf Unveils Dynacraft VLS Adjustable Wedge
• Dunlop Sports Releases New Z Series Utility and Hybrids Model Golf Clubs
• Dunlop Sports Introduces New Z Series Woods
• Dunlop Sports Launches New Z Series Irons
• Hireko Golf Introduces Power Play Warp Speed Hybrid Irons
• True Temper Sports Rolls Out the New DG Pro Shaft
• Nike Golf Rolls Out FI Impact Footwear
• Sweatband.com Introduces Big Max Golf Trolleys
• Wilson Golf Unveils Golf Equipment Lineup for 2012

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

• Direct Golf UK Enters into Partnership with Sports Direct
• The Bay Club Company Acquires StoneTree Golf Club
• ClubCorp Takes Over Sequoia
• Flexpoint Sensor Systems Signs Development Agreement with Bend Tech
• Pacific Links International Takes Over DragonRidge Country Club
• Troon Golf to Launch New Indoor Golfing Facility
• Sequoia Golf Takes Over Three Private Golf and Country Clubs
• Rory McIlroy and Nike Golf Ink Agreement
• Aldila Merges with Mitsubishi Rayon America
• TaylorMade-adidas Golf Enters into Agreement with Callidus Software
• MD Golf Bags License from Aston Martin
• GolfTown Inks Merger Agreement with Golfsmith International Holdings
• TaylorMade-adidas Golf Acquires Adams Golf

7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

• Acushnet Company (US)
• Aldila, Inc. (US)
• Amer Sports Corporation (Finland)
• Wilson Sporting Goods Company (US)
• Bridgestone Golf, Inc. (US)
• Callaway Golf Company (US)
• Dixon Golf (US)
• Dunlop Sports Co. Ltd. (Japan)
• Roger Cleveland Golf Company, Inc. (US)
• Etonic (US)
• Fila Golf (Canada)
• Golfsmith International, Inc. (US)
• Mizuno USA, Inc. (US)
• Nike, Inc. (US)
• PING Inc. (USA)
• TaylorMade-adidas Golf (US)
• True Temper Sports Inc. (US)

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 205 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 219)

• The United States (106)
• Canada (6)
• Japan (16)
• Europe (32)
• - Germany (12)
• - The United Kingdom (13)
• - Italy (3)
• - Rest of Europe (4)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (58)
• Africa (1)

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