High Speed Steel (HSS) Metal Cutting Tools: Market Research Report

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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for High Speed Steel (HSS) Metal Cutting Tools in US$ Millions.

The market for HSS Metal Cutting Tools in this report is analyzed by the following product types - HSS Milling Tools, HSS Drilling Tools, HSS Tapping Tools, HSS Reaming & Counterboring Tools, HSS Gear Cutting Tools, and HSS Broaching Tools.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World.

Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2006 through 2015.

A five-year historic analysis is also provided for this market.

The report profiles 96 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Addison & Co., Ltd., Aloris Tool Technology Co., Inc., BIG Kaiser Precision Tooling, Inc., Bohler Uddeholm Corporation, Crucible Materials Corporation, DeWALT, Erasteel SAS, Guhring, Inc., Kennametal, Inc., LMT USA, Inc., Morse Cutting Tools, Inc., Nachi-Fujikoshi Corporation, Nachi America, Inc., Niagara Cutter, Inc., Nippon Koshuha Steel Group, Onsrud Cutter LP, OSG Corporation, OSG Korea Corporation, OSG Tap & Die, Inc., Raymond Limited, Sandvik AB, Dormer Tools, Inc., Sandvik Coromant, Shanghai Prime Machinery Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., Tiangong International, Tivoly SA, Tivoly, Inc., Walter AG, and YG-1 Tool Co., Ltd.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

1. GOLF CLUBS

2. GOLF BALLS

3. GOLF GLOVES AND BAGS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Industry Structure: A Prelude
Competitive Landscape
Golf Club Market
Golf Ball Market
What Does It Take to Survive in the Marketplace?
Advertising: A Major Prerequisite
Manufacturers Rope in Celebrities for Product Endorsements
Product Innovations: Name of the Game
Material Innovation Poised to Help Golf Equipment Scale New Heights
Customization: An Adroit Strategy for Kindling Consumer Interest
Supply Chain Goes Virtual
Offshore Manufacturing: A Key to Success
The Retail Arena
On-course Pro Shops
Off-course Specialty Retailers
Sporting Goods Retailers
Mass Merchants/Warehouse Clubs
Franchise/Independent Golf Retailers
Catalog and Online Golf Retailers
Shifting Dynamics of Golf As a Game
Golf: No Longer A Game For Yuppies
Golf Apparel: As Important as Golf Equipment
Demographic Shifts
Favorable Demographics to Boost Golf Purchases
The Female Factor
Manufacturers Hot on the Heels of Women
A Straight Talk About Current Market Scenario
Economic Slump Drains Industry Revenues
What’s New in Equipment Designs…
Hybrids: The Latest In Vogue
Noteworthy Manufacturer Innovations
Golf Carts As Multi-Purpose Specialty Vehicles: An Unlikely Growth Driver
Seasonality: A Characteristic of the Sport
Restrained Golf Participation Affect Equipment Sales
Shorter Product Lifecycles Intensifies Competition
Alternate Sports & Leisure Activities Cap Consumer Base
Shallow Consumer Pockets Taper Golf Equipment Sales
Raw Material Cost & Pre-Owned Brands Create a Challenging Environment
Product Imitation: A Serious Issue of Concern
Reimbursement Issues
USGA Rollback on Golf Club Grooves
Regulation for SLE Golf Clubs
USGA Rules Regarding Adjustability of Clubs
USGA Proposes Limit on MOI Drivers

2. REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE

United States
Contribution of Golf to the US Economy

Table 1. US Golf Economy in the Recent Past (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Industry - Core Industries and Enabled Industries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. Number of Golf Facilities in US: Breakdown by Type of Facility for the year 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. Size of US Golf Economy (2006): Breakdown by Industry Revenues and No. Of Golf Courses for Select US States (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Market Overview
Slower Golf Participation in US

Table 4. Average Growth in Golf Participation Rates in the US: 1990-2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. Golf Participation in the US for the years 2002, 2005 & 2007 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. Golf Population in US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Core Golfers by Annual Household Income (In US$ Millions) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. Golf Population in US (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Core Golfers in the Total Golf Playing Population by Age Group (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Dwindling Rounds of Golf

Table 8. Number of Rounds of Golf in the US for the years 1990 through 2005 (In Millions) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. Breakdown of Average Number of Golf Rounds Played by Core Golfers by Age Group (2006) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

More Golf Courses Closures than New Openings

Table 10. New Golf Course Opening in the US for the years 2000 through 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. Golf Course Closures in the US for the years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Demographic Trends
Female Golfers & Retirees: A Key Demographic for Sustained Growth

Table 12. Breakdown of Average Number of Golf Rounds Played by Female Golfers by Age Group (2006) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. Golf Population in US (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Golfers by Age Group and Spending (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Youth & Ethnic Participation: A Window of Opportunity

Table 14. Breakdown of Average Number of Golf Rounds Played by Junior Golfers in 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. Golf Population in US (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Golfers by Ethnic Group – Caucasian American, African American, Hispanic American, and Asian American (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Retail Landscape
Pro Shops Losing Out to Heavyweight Competitors
Differentiated Superstore Concept: A Shot in the Arm
Key Retail Statistics:

Table 16. US Market for Golf Clubs Sold In Sets (2002 & 2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel – Sporting Goods Store, Off Course Golf Shops, Pro Shops, Internet, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. US Market for Golf Clubs Sold In Sets (2002 & 2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by Distribution Channel – Sporting Goods Store, Pro Shops, Off Course Golf Shops, Internet, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Import & Export Statistics:

Table 18. US Exports of Golf Clubs (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Exports by Key Destination Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. US Exports of Golf Balls (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Exports by Key Destination Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. US Imports of Golf Clubs (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Imports by Key Countries of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. US Imports of Golf Balls (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Imports by Key Countries of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Key Statistics in the Recent Past:

Table 22. US Market for Golf Equipment (2006): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Product Category – Golf Clubs, Pre-owned (or Used) Equipment, Golf Apparel &Accessories, Golf Bags/Shoes/Gloves, and Golf Balls (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. US Market for Golf Products (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Key Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. Golf Equipment Market in North America (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Woods by Key Brand – TaylorMade, Callaway, Cobra, Cleveland, Titleist, Ping, Adams, Nike Golf, Tour Edge, Mizuno and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. Golf Equipment Market in North America (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Irons by Key Brand – Callaway, Ping, TaylorMade, Cleveland, Titleist, Cobra, Mizuno, Nike Golf, Top-Flite Golf, Adams and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. Golf Equipment Market in North America (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Wedges by Key Brand – Cleveland, Titleist, Ping, Callaway, TaylorMade, Mizuno, Cobra, Top-Flite Golf, Nike Golf, Tour Edge and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. Golf Equipment Market in North America (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Putters by Key Brand – Odyssey/Callaway, Titleist, Ping, TaylorMade, Nike Golf, Top-Flite Golf, Cobra and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. Golf Clubs Market in US (2002): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Key Distribution Channel – Off-Course Specialty, On-Course, Sporting Goods, Mass Merchant, Mail Order, Internet, Warehouse Club, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. Golf Balls Market in US (2002): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Key Distribution Channel – Off-Course Specialty, On-Course, Sporting Goods, Mass Merchant, Warehouse Club, Internet, Mail Order and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Canada
Market Overview
Key Statistics:

Table 30. Canadian Exports of Golf Clubs (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Exports by Key Destination Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. Canadian Exports of Golf Balls (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Exports by Key Destination Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. Canadian Imports of Golf Clubs (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Imports by Key Countries of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. Canadian Imports of Golf Balls (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Imports by Key Countries of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. Golf Participation in Canada (2006): Breakdown of Golfer Participation Rate by Select Province (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. Golf Participation in Canada (2006): Breakdown of Golfer Participation Rate by Gender (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36. Male Golf Participation in Canada (2006): Breakdown of Golfer Participation Rate by Age Group (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. Female Golf Participation in Canada (2006): Breakdown of Golfer Participation Rate by Age Group (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38. Golf Participation in Canada (2006): Breakdown of Golfer Participation Rate by Household Income (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39. Golf Participation in Canada (2006): Breakdown of Golfer Participation Rate by Occupation (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40. Golf Population in Canada (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Golfers by Type - Adult Golfers (Male, Female) and Junior Golfers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41. Canadian Golf Equipment* Market in the Recent Past (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Leading Golf Retailers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Japan
Market Overview
Female Participation
Competitive Scenario
Key Domestic Players Operating in the Market
Key Statistics:

Table 42. Golf Population in Japan (1996 & 2006): Breakdown of Golfers by Age Group (in Thousands) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43. Japanese Golf Market: Breakdown by Golf Course Revenues and Number of Users (in JPY billion and Thousands) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Europe
Market Overview
Europe, the Middle East and Africa: A Booming Golf Economy

Table 44. Size of Golf Economy in EMEA (2006): Breakdown of Revenues by Key Industry Sectors (in Billion Euros) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Key Statistics:

Table 45. Golf Participation in Europe (2008): Breakdown of Number of Golf Courses, and Golfers in Select Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46. European Golf Equipment Market (2006): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Key Regional Markets - The UK, Germany, France, Sweden and Other EU Nations (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Focus on Key European Markets
Germany
Market Overview
Key Statistics

Table 47. German Imports of Golf-Related Equipment (2006): Breakdown of Value Imports by Select Category (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48. German Exports of Golf-Related Equipment (2006): Breakdown of Value Exports by Select Category (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49. German Golf Club Market in the Recent Past (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Distribution Channel – Pro Shops, Golf Shops, Department Stores, Mail Order, Sports Retailers, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50. German Golf Balls Market in the Recent Past (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Distribution Channel – Pro Shops, Department Stores, Golf Shops, Mail Order, Sports Retailers, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51. German Golf Shoes Market in the Recent Past (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Distribution Channel – Pro Shops, Department Stores, Golf Shops, Sports Retailers, Mail Order, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52. German Golf Gloves Market in the Recent Past (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Distribution Channel – Pro Shops, Department Stores, Golf Shops, Mail Order, Sports Retailers, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 53. German Golf Bags Market in the Recent Past (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Distribution Channel – Department Stores, Pro Shops, Golf Shops, Mail Order, Sports Retailers, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54. German Golf Trolleys Market in the Recent Past (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Distribution Channel – Pro Shops, Department Stores, Golf Shops, Sports Retailers, Mail Order, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 55. German Golf Apparel Market in the Recent Past (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales by Distribution Channel – Pro Shops, Department Stores, Golf Shops, Sports Retailers, Mail Order, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 56. German Golf Apparel Market in the Recent Past (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Category – Shoes, Shirts, Gloves, Pants, Hats, and Other Apparel (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

United Kingdom
Market Snapshots
Italy
Market Overview
Key Statistics

Table 57. Golfing Population in Italy (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Golfers by Age Group (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58. Golfing Population in Italy (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Golfers by Profession (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 59. Golfing Population in Italy (2005): Percentage Share Breakdown of Golfers by Frequency of Play (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Sweden
Market Overview
Competitive Scenario
Switzerland

Table 60. Swiss Imports of Golf-Related Equipment (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Imports by Key Countries of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 61. Golfing Population in Switzerland (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Golfers by Age Group (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Hungary
Market Overview
Golf Courses
Competitive Scenario
Focus on Key Asian Markets
China
Market Overview
Golf Courses
Golf Cars and Trolleys
Key Statistics:

Table 62. Key Golf Statistics in China (2007)

Table 63. Golf Participation Rate in China (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown of Golfers - Men, Women and Juniors (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Taiwan

Table 64. Taiwanese Imports of Golf Equipment in the Recent Past (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Imports by Key Countries – Japan, China, the US and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Korea
Key Statistics:

Table 65. Key Golf Statistics in Korea (2007)

Table 66. Korean Imports of Golf Balls in the Recent Past (2003): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Imports by Key Countries of Origin – US, Japan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 67. Korean Exports of Golf Balls in the Recent Past (2003): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Exports by Key Destination Countries – US, Japan, UK, The Netherlands, Canada, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Hong Kong
Australia
Market Share Statistics in the Recent Past

Table 68. Australian Golf Equipment Market in the Recent Past (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Product Category - Golf Clubs, Golf Apparel & Accessories, Golf Balls, Golf Bags, Golf Shoes and Golf Gloves (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 69. Australian Golf Course Market in the Recent Past (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Facility Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 70. Australian Golf Economy in the Recent Past (2004): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Industry - Direct Industries & Associated Industries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Focus on Key Latin American Markets
Argentina
Market Overview

Table 71. Argentine Market for Golf Equipment (2006): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Product Category – Clubs, Balls, Shoes, Bags, Gloves, Shafts and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 72. Argentine Imports of Golf Equipment & Accessories (2006): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Imports by Key Countries of Origin – China, the US, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Brazil

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Introduction
Golf Equipment
Golf Clubs
Golf Club Parts
Golf Balls
Golf Bags
Golf Gloves
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

4. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS

Cleveland Golf Launches CG12 DSG Wedge
Adams Golf Unveils Idea Pro Gold Hybrid and Hybrid Irons
Aldila Introduces New S-core Technology™ Featured VooDoo Shaft
Callaway Golf Launches I-MIX™ Technology for Club Customization
Nike Golf Releases New SQ SUMO Drivers
TaylorMade Golf Launches New Versions of Burner Rescue Hybrids
TaylorMade Golf Releases Two Versions of Burner Fairway Woods
TaylorMade Golf Launches New r7® CGB MAX Rescue® Hybrid
TaylorMade Golf Launches New Tour Burner® Irons
TaylorMade Launches New Tour Burner® Driver
TaylorMade Unveils the New Z TP Wedge Built Upon Z Groove
Adidas Golf Launches POWERBAND Sport Shoe
Bridgestone Golf Expands West Coast Design Wedges
Bridgestone Launches J36 Hybrid Utility Clubs
Graphite Design Launches New Tour AD Throttle Shaft Model
Cleveland Golf Unveils VP™ Milled Putter Line
Cleveland Rolls Out Club Count Technology- based V-14 Cart Bag
Cleveland Unveils HiBORE®/Gold Combo Set and CG Tour Irons
GEL Golf Launches Paul Hurrion Putters Range
FootJoy Introduces New Style AQL Golf Shoes
Evolve Golf to Introduce New Version Epoch Golf Tee
Golfworks to Introduce Golfworks KE4 V Irons
HiPPO Golf Launches New Hex TX Driver
Kasco to Introduce Kasco Silver Wing Putters
FootJoy Launches Golf Shoes for Men
PING Introduces Cosmos Golf Shirts
PING Introduces SF6 Trolley Bag
Adidas Launches TOUR360 3.0 Shoe
Dixon Rolls Out Dixon Earth Ball
HJ Launches 'Daisy' Golf Glove
Mizuno Introduces MX100 Irons
Ping to Roll out Floating Golf Clubs
Ping Unveils Rapture V2 Golf Equipment
PUMA Unleashes Puma Chrome Weekender Bag Collection
TaylorMade Launches Burner® Plus Irons
Wilson Introduces Wilson Fg59 Irons
Sun Mountain Launches New H2NO Golf Bag
Golf Warehouse Rolls Out Fall 2008 Golf Collection
E-motion Introduces Electric Golf Caddies in the US
Etonic Launches Golf Footwear Line
FootJoy Expands Red Label Collection
Hireko Golf Rolls Out Power Play System Q2 Irons
Ashworth to Launch Fall 2008 Collection
G.R.I.P. Launches Hybrid Golf Clubs
FootJoy Introduces New Glove
Nike Introduces Nike Golf Hybrid Sumo2 Iron Set
ECCO Introduces C-Force GTX
ECCO Introduces Casual Cool Hydromax Golf Shoes
Cobra Golf Launches Camoflage Golf Bag
Powakaddy Introduces Deluxe PU Cart Bag and Tour Cart Bag
Hilly Billy Introduces New Push Trolley
Nike Golf Releases Tiger Woods Platinum Golf Apparel
Cobra Golf Launches King Cobra Pro MB/CB Irons
Cobra Golf Unleashes 2008 King Cobra FP Irons
Kasco Introduces Kasco Power Tornado Driver
Tracey Lynn Golf Launches 2008 Collection of Women's Golf Clothing
Benross Launches 2008 Golf Bag Collection
Benross Introduces Benross Veloct Driver
Rodenstock Unveils ProAct Classic Eyewear Series
Adidas Golf Unveils 2008 Golf Clothing Collection
Titleist Introduces PTS Roll and PTS Carry Golf Balls
Nicklaus Golf Introduces Brass Ring Putter
Cobra Golf Launches King Cobra S9 irons
Swing Science Unveils S-800 Cast Iron
Cleveland Golf Introduces Cleveland CG Tour Irons
Tour Edge Unveils Exotic XCG Driver
Titleist Unleashes DT Roll, DT Carry Golf Balls
Boccieri Golf Launches Deep Face Models for 2008
Burton Launches High-Performance Golf Bags
Callaway Introduces I-MIX Driver
Keri Releases Mk Series of Golf Accessories
MacGregor Rolls Out 2008 Golf Clubs Line
Odyssey Unveils Sabertooth Putter
Ping Rolls out Karsten Putters
TaylorMade-adidas Releases Limited Edition of r7® XR Golf Clubs
Game Theory Introduces Digital Shield® Open Palm Glove
Honma Golf Launches New Products in Beres Series
Taylormade Golf Unveils Burner TP and Burner Drivers
Nike Launches Victory Red Iron Series
TaylorMade Unveils Tour Preferred Irons
Sports HQ Launches Junior Golf Club Sets
Titleist Launches New Golf Equipment Line
Nivo Rolls Out 2009 Spring Golf Line for Men
Bridgestone Launches Gravity Chamber Hybrid Clubs
Callaway Releases 2007 Golf Product Range
Callaway Rolls Out 2008 Golf Offerings
Cleveland Golf Launches HiBORE™ Irons
Cleveland Releases CG14™ Wedge
Cleveland Unveils New CG GOLD and CG RED Irons
Titleist Launches PRO V1X and PRO V1 Golf Balls
TaylorMade Extends 2008 Golf Ball Product line
Adams Golf Launches Idea A3OS Hybrid Irons
Adams Golf Introduces Boxer Technology™ based Idea A3 Hybrid Irons
Adams Golf Launches New Insight Series of Fairway Woods and Drivers
Adidas Golf Introduces New Cold Weather Golfer Apparels
TaylorMade Golf Releases New 2008 Line of Golf Glove
Puma Debuts Golf Shoe Swing GTX
Precision Tees Unleashes Tees with Adjustable Height
TaylorMade® Golf Unveils Burner® XD Iron with Distance Enhancement Technologies
TITLEIST Unleashes NXT Golf Balls
Element 21 Golf Company Unveils Emc2 Driver
GRIP Launches OWT Wide Sole Irons
TaylorMade Unveils 'r7 CGB MAX' Family of Clubs
Yamaha Launches Electric Golf Car in US
Nike Golf Launches Women's Golf Shoe
Adams Golf Unleashes RPM 460 Titanium Driver
Adams Golf Unveils Idea Pro hybrid
Callaway Golf Launches Fusion® Wide Sole Irons
TaylorMade Debuts r7® Iron
GDI Extends Purple Ice Series to Suit Golfers' Aggressive Swings
Precept Debuts XP3 for Improved Distance and Feel
Cobra Golf Launches HS9 Series of Fairway and Drivers

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

TaylorMade-adidas Golf Merges with Ashworth
Dick's Acquires Maxfli® Brand from TaylorMade- adidas Golf
Nike, the Sports HQ Enter into Agreement
Adams Golf and Keri Golf Enter Into a Partnership
Callaway Golf to Manufacture St. Andrews Links Products
Acushnet to Set up Golf Ball Facility in Asia
Ashworth Takes over Fletcher's Trademarks
ForeFront Sets up ForeFront Centre in Mississippi
GRIP to Merge with Linksman
Mizuno to Set up Australia Mizuno
SRI Sports to Merge Srixon and Cleveland
Top-Flite and Callaway Golf Enters into Partnership with City Parks
Nike Golf and Shirble Store Partners to Launch Specialty Store in Shenzhen
Gogie Girl Enters into a Partnership with G&G Golf
Golf Town Announces Expansion to 38 Locations
TMAG Enters into a Three-Year Agreement with RCGA
FST, Proavance Corp Ink Agreement
Tiger Woods to Unleash Golf Clubs for Ultra-Affluent
Adams Golf Inks Distribution Agreement with Infinics
Calvin Klein Enters Into Licensing Agreement with Windsong Sport
Dynamic Brands Acquires Slotline Golf
True Temper Completes CN Precision Acquisition
New Wave Takes over Cutter & Buck
GPS Concludes Direct Golf Acquisition
Oaktree Acquires Fu Sheng of Taiwan
SRI Sports Agrees to Acquire Cleveland Golf
Element 21 and Premium Golf Management Sign Distribution Agreement
Crocs Takeover Bite Footwear
True Temper Acquires Golf Shaft Assets from Royal Precision
Summit Golf Acquires EP Pro Golf Apparel Firm
ForeFront Holdings Pockets Burton Golf
Redux Holdings to Acquire Stakes in GolfGear
Golf Galaxy to Acquire GolfWorks
Datrek Miller Signs Partnership Deal with Wilson
Mizuno Partners with Putter Designer to Launch Two Putter Lines
Golf Town Inks Pacts with Online Retailer

6. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

Adams Golf, Inc. (US)
Aldila, Inc. (US)
Amer Sports Corporation (Finland)
Bridgestone Golf, Inc. (US)
Callaway Golf Company (US)
Carbite Golf Inc (US)
Dixon Golf (US)
Etonic Worldwide (US)
Fortune Brands Inc (US)
Graphite Design International Inc (US)
Hippo Golf Company (UK)
Karsten Manufacturing Corporation (US)
MacGregor Golf Company (US)
Mizuno USA Inc (US)
NIKE Inc (US)
Nike Golf (US)
Slazenger (Australia)
SRI Sports Limited (Japan)
Roger Cleveland Golf Company Inc (US)
TaylorMade-adidas Golf (US)
Ashworth Inc (US)
True Temper Sports Inc (US)

7.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 73. Global Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Golf Equipment by Geographic Region/Country – North America, Japan, Europe and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 74. Global 10-Year Perspective for Golf Equipment by Geographic Region– Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for North America, Japan, Europe and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 75. Global Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Golf Equipment by Product Segment– Golf Clubs, Golf Balls, and Golf Gloves and Bags Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 76. Global 10-Year Perspective for Golf Equipment by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Golf Clubs, Golf Balls and Golf Gloves and Bags for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

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High Speed Steel (HSS) Metal Cutting Tools: Market Research Report

Date:	April 1, 2009
Pages:	183
Price:	US$ 3,950.00
Publisher:	Global Industry Analysts, Inc
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