fixyurdivot 11,515 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I like the PING logo hat Kirk has been sporting of late, but I'll be dang if I can find a source. The design of this hat is different than many soft wide brims and I think I could make it work. I wish I could reach out to Kirk and ask him. Perhaps they are specially made for him by PING? I've seen him wear the white, tan, and black. 2 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver | Official 2019 MGS Tester G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w G410 Irons 4-UW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) B61 Putter Link to post Share on other sites
Shankster 26,855 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Maybe if we can get enough of us on here to request one, we could get PING to make some?!Not sure if I would wear one, but I’ll cast a vote in favor for them to bring them to retail. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cnosil 18,699 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Did some searches, seems to be a tour only item based on what they tell people when the contact Ping. it is called a Boonie hat; if you were more brand agnostic, I found one with a Titleist logo. 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* set to 16.5* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 816H1 19* set at 18* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 588 54-14, 58-12 Putter: Bellum Winmore 787 Backups: 6330, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to post Share on other sites
fixyurdivot 11,515 Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, Shankster said: Maybe if we can get enough of us on here to request one, we could get PING to make some?! Not sure if I would wear one, but I’ll cast a vote in favor for them to bring them to retail. One would think they would offer them to the open market. I'm kind of surprised I cannot find it. With growing emphasis on protecting our largest organ from the sun, it would seem a great market. Almost as good would be this hat offered with the MGS logo . 3 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver | Official 2019 MGS Tester G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w G410 Irons 4-UW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) B61 Putter Link to post Share on other sites
fixyurdivot 11,515 Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 Just now, cnosil said: Did some searches, seems to be a tour only item based on what they tell people when the contact Ping. it is called a Boonie hat; if you were more brand agnostic, I found one with a Titleist logo. I've seen a couple "boonie" hats with other logos (even PING), but not the same shape. 1 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver | Official 2019 MGS Tester G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w G410 Irons 4-UW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) B61 Putter Link to post Share on other sites
cnosil 18,699 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said: I've seen a couple "boonie" hats with other logos (even PING), but not the same shape. this one seems to be pretty similar: https://www.tgw.com/titleist-aussie-hat-p140281--1 2 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* set to 16.5* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 816H1 19* set at 18* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 588 54-14, 58-12 Putter: Bellum Winmore 787 Backups: 6330, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to post Share on other sites
joen 798 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Tilley makes a nice hat which serves this purpose. I have one. It is great. Packs well. Washable. Looks good. 3 Quote G 400 driver with Aldila DVS 55-SR shaft (FAIRWAY FINDING MONSTER) Aero Burner 16 degree mini driver regular flex Rogue Heavenwood regular flex Icon/PTX Pro Combo Set. VKTR hybrid. Equalizer Wedges 50, 54, 58 degrees Odyssey Two Ball Triple Track Putter, 32 inches LAB Golf Directed Force 2.1 putter, 32 inches, 70 degree lie angle Right Handed. Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 23,417 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Tilley makes a nice hat which serves this purpose. I have one. It is great. Packs well. Washable. Looks good. Tilley are great hats and very similar but not the same as Triplets. I have 2 Tilleys original hats and 2 that are Tilley knockoffs. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 3 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; Titleist TSi2, Kuro Kage 50 gr R2 5 Wood; Cally Steelhead 5 Hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous Vista Pro R2 Irons; Ping G710 6-GW, Recoil 460 R2 Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 23,417 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Tilley are great hats and very similar but not the same as Triplets. I have 2 Tilleys original hats and 2 that are Tilley knockoffs. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpyOddly enough I found the Tilley hats while looking for the “Triplett” hat. Still haven’t seen one in the wild.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 3 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; Titleist TSi2, Kuro Kage 50 gr R2 5 Wood; Cally Steelhead 5 Hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous Vista Pro R2 Irons; Ping G710 6-GW, Recoil 460 R2 Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to post Share on other sites
tony@CIC 19,410 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I'm surprised that these hats aren't more popular in the US. My dermatologist says that the tops of the ears are a critical area since people often forget to put sunscreen on them. And since most golfers use baseball caps it makes for a common skin cancer area. 4 Quote Left Hand orientation G410 SFT driver Cobra King F-9 5 wood 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter NX9-HD - 4 Wheel - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Snell MTB-X 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 23,417 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I'm surprised that these hats aren't more popular in the US. My dermatologist says that the tops of the ears are a critical area since people often forget to put sunscreen on them. And since most golfers use baseball caps it makes for a common skin cancer area. I never considered a hat of this style until we moved to FL and SWMBO kinda “suggested” I get one. Sun is on you 11 1/2 months of the year.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; Titleist TSi2, Kuro Kage 50 gr R2 5 Wood; Cally Steelhead 5 Hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous Vista Pro R2 Irons; Ping G710 6-GW, Recoil 460 R2 Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to post Share on other sites
Rchang 267 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I use a a Tilley hemp hat. Love how it feels, but don’t like the floppy brim. Does anyone know it this one has a stiffer brim? 1 Quote WITB G400 10.5 M2 3HL Titleist 818 3 and 4 hybrid Ping G15 5-gap Vokey SM7 54 degrees Vokey SM6 58 degrees Bobby Grace Shiloh putter Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 23,417 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 If you want a similar hat with a stiff brim, here’s your answer - brim is rock solid in front. I have one and it’s outstanding for golf, boating, and many other activities. Several styles, colors and sizes - I have a Sand Dune (light tan) Seahawk. Expensive but less than a Tilley. https://www.sheltahats.com I’ve seen them advertised and look good.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; Titleist TSi2, Kuro Kage 50 gr R2 5 Wood; Cally Steelhead 5 Hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous Vista Pro R2 Irons; Ping G710 6-GW, Recoil 460 R2 Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 23,417 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I use a a Tilley hemp hat. Love how it feels, but don’t like the floppy brim. Does anyone know it this one has a stiffer brim?Tilley has a ton of hats available. Theres a store nearby that stock Tilleys and they many different styles. Some brims are stiffer, smaller, bigger etc.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; Titleist TSi2, Kuro Kage 50 gr R2 5 Wood; Cally Steelhead 5 Hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous Vista Pro R2 Irons; Ping G710 6-GW, Recoil 460 R2 Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 23,417 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Now if we can only find the elusive Triplett Ping hat[emoji106][emoji848]Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; Titleist TSi2, Kuro Kage 50 gr R2 5 Wood; Cally Steelhead 5 Hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous Vista Pro R2 Irons; Ping G710 6-GW, Recoil 460 R2 Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to post Share on other sites
tony@CIC 19,410 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Interestingly I was watching the Bermuda Tour today and one of the caddies had a Kirk hat with a Valspar logo on it. Prior to this thread I didn't pay much attention to the different hats. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Left Hand orientation G410 SFT driver Cobra King F-9 5 wood 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter NX9-HD - 4 Wheel - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Snell MTB-X 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny B 26,431 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Joel Dahmen wear a similar hat. He is a cancer survivor, and I believe he wears an Imperial hat. Here's the link... https://www.imperialsports.com/product/wssea-seabird-sport-sun-protection-hat/ 2 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to post Share on other sites
JudgeSmails 2,238 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 All I wear are bucket hats..I"m a bit of a connissuer. I have a couple favorites...the one I got from Bettinardi (which is made by imperial), a UA Cold Black and one from William Murray Golf.....they are comfortable and great for golf 1 Quote Driver: TR20 10.5* Utility Iron: UHX 18* Hybrid: Epic 4h 23* Irons: JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW Wedges: CBX2 52* 56* 60* Putter: M Craft Type V Ball: Tour BXS Link to post Share on other sites
toehold57 813 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Being somewhat, ahem, follicly challenged I almost always wear big hats. I had one from Columbia but it was too floppy and just looked messy. I use it for yard work now.I ended up with one from Outdoor Research which works well, didn’t break the bank either.https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/sombriolet-sun-hat-243441?cat=14,4Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fixyurdivot 11,515 Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Quick update on Kirk's hat. While at a PING Demo yesterday, one of the fitters was sporting the black PING hat. I asked if these were available for sale and he said no, just for employees and sponsored pros. He said they get asked about them quite often and was not sure why they've not been offered to the public. That seems kind of odd don't you think? It's not often that a product, one that is already being made, is in demand and a company chooses not to offer them . 1 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver | Official 2019 MGS Tester G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w G410 Irons 4-UW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) B61 Putter Link to post Share on other sites
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