Springbok Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Hi All. I have a training aid I have invented that I believe is quite revolutionary and I expect will have significant tour usage, since it will give any user that uses it a competitive advantage. Some general details which may influence your responses: 1) I have a comprehensive provisional patent filed. 2) I have a fully fledged product proposal with cost and profit analysis. 3) I have a product one-page 4) I have a fully working prototype I do not want to violate any promotion/solicitation rules. Hence no product name, websites or any product details/info has been stated/provided. I am am simply looking for information on the best way to approach OEM's, since they all have bans on unsolicited product proposals. I realize it is a training aid, and OEM's don't sell training aids. But in all honesty, the aid could significantly impact the sales of clubs in the area it is designed/intended to be used with. I have so much confidence in my product... but I don't have the contacts to make it happen. All the elite amateurs I have shown it to here in South Africa have been very impressed. If I were in the USA, I would make an effort to go to the PGA show, but in all honesty, I don't know how I would set up meetings with OEM's or present it. Your help and advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks EasyPutter, Shapotomous and Josh Parker 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 8 minutes ago, Springbok said: Hi All. I have a training aid I have invented that I believe is quite revolutionary and I expect will have significant tour usage, since it will give any user that uses it a competitive advantage. Some general details which may influence your responses: 1) I have a comprehensive provisional patent filed. 2) I have a fully fledged product proposal with cost and profit analysis. 3) I have a product one-page 4) I have a fully working prototype I do not want to violate any promotion/solicitation rules. Hence no product name, websites or any product details/info has been stated/provided. I am am simply looking for information on the best way to approach OEM's, since they all have bans on unsolicited product proposals. I realize it is a training aid, and OEM's don't sell training aids. But in all honesty, the aid could significantly impact the sales of clubs in the area it is designed/intended to be used with. I have so much confidence in my product... but I don't have the contacts to make it happen. All the elite amateurs I have shown it to here in South Africa have been very impressed. If I were in the USA, I would make an effort to go to the PGA show, but in all honesty, I don't know how I would set up meetings with OEM's or present it. Your help and advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Easiest way is just through the contract us. Making connections through the PGA show would be the other near must. Alternatively you could contact smaller brands such as DTC which may be more responsive in that they are smaller and can be perceived as more approachable. Contacting shows like dragons den or shark tank is another way to get the product out there. Finally why does it have to be an OEM? Could it not be a company that already produces training aids or more in that space. Think speed training companies? Josh Parker 1 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springbok Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 Thank you for your response. It doesn't have to be an OEM. LAB would be a perfect partner. So would AimPoint, or even SKLZ. I sent LAB and SKLZ a message. LAB CS said they would forward it, but never heard anything back. SKLZ never replied to my message. Every OEM I contacted through their contact page sent a message back simply stating that they do not take unsolicited product requests. Josh Parker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springbok Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 Obviously no details were provided to them. I was told one can't/shouldn't do that because it would automatically get rejected for legal reasons. I simply provided them the exact info I stated in my original post here. That it was a training aid, and that I had all those things listed in points 1-4 Josh Parker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 41 minutes ago, Springbok said: Thank you for your response. It doesn't have to be an OEM. LAB would be a perfect partner. So would AimPoint, or even SKLZ. I sent LAB and SKLZ a message. LAB CS said they would forward it, but never heard anything back. SKLZ never replied to my message. Every OEM I contacted through their contact page sent a message back simply stating that they do not take unsolicited product requests. In that case sounds like you need to get to a golf expo or sorts. There is one here in Zurich beginning of February. PGA show starts next week. At least there you may be able to make connections that lead to something. That or may be that you will need to start up on your own, do your socials and try to get something going there and hopefully the results translate to being noticed and them going to you? Training aids are tough... there are literally millions out there and enough that are crap or don't work (not at all saying this is yours) which make consumers cautious. Josh Parker 1 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 First, congrats on creating a product! Honest question What is holding you back from doing your own thing? Quote Paradym TD Driver w/ Ventus Blue 6S 3W MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Promote it yourself using social media, show someone using it and how it changed their game with before and after results, as mentioned above get a booth at a golf expo or go and make pitches in person. Find a golf instructor and partner with them so that they can use it with their students and help promote its benefits. But for the most post you are probably going to have to go it alone until it’s making money and someone buys you out or you keep at it on your own Josh Parker 1 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 40 minutes ago, RickyBobby_PR said: Promote it yourself using social media, show someone using it and how it changed their game with before and after results, as mentioned above get a booth at a golf expo or go and make pitches in person. Find a golf instructor and partner with them so that they can use it with their students and help promote its benefits. But for the most post you are probably going to have to go it alone until it’s making money and someone buys you out or you keep at it on your own Everything that I would suggest has already been suggested - if you could find a teacher with some sort of following to hop on with you - that would be your best case scenario. First now though you need to do things that get your product on the radar - no doubt on your own - if you can get to expos as APH suggested, that's good but producing your own social media videos would be better - you'll reach more people. Josh Parker and Springbok 2 Quote Driver: Taylor Made Xi10 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 R flex - 44.25 Fairways: Ping G410 5, 7, 9 wood Alta CB red 65 R flex Hybrid: Ping G410 26 degree Alta CB Red 70 R flex Irons: Ping G430 7-PW, 45, 50 Alta CB black 65 soft R flex Wedges: Ping 195 S54, E58 Wedges and irons are - 1/2” and one degree flat Putter: Sacks Parente Duke 32.5” Ball: Titleist Pro VI or Callaway Chrome Soft X ls While not at the same time I was fit for every club in my bag as well as the Pro VI ball. I use the chrome soft x ls on my league course. It has much softer softer greens than the club that I belong to. I’m on a mission to shoot my age - lifetime lowest round is 66 and I’m currently 67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 (edited) Sounds like you have an idea that you are hoping for someone to invest in so you can bring it to market. OEMs don’t want solicitations because they probably get thousands a day. You could go the route of something like kickstarter to get funding to manufacture the product. This would give you actual sales numbers and not just a projected sales analysis. PGA show is probably your best option. You would buy a booth in their new product area which would give you the exposure you are looking for. https://www.pgashow.com/en-us/interested-in-exhibiting.html Edited January 16 by cnosil Josh Parker 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: XCG7 Beta 15* w/Fujikura Fuel Hybrids: 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: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springbok Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 8 hours ago, Josh Parker said: First, congrats on creating a product! Honest question What is holding you back from doing your own thing? In all honesty... my current stable job. I can't quit a stable well paying job to pursue this.. hence was trying to find a buyer/licensor, Josh Parker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springbok Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 6 hours ago, cnosil said: Sounds like you have an idea that you are hoping for someone to invest in so you can bring it to market. OEMs don’t want solicitations because they probably get thousands a day. You could go the route of something like kickstarter to get funding to manufacture the product. This would give you actual sales numbers and not just a projected sales analysis. PGA show is probably your best option. You would buy a booth in their new product area which would give you the exposure you are looking for. https://www.pgashow.com/en-us/interested-in-exhibiting.html Yeah... being in South Africa makes that difficult. I will be returning to the US in April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 1 hour ago, Springbok said: In all honesty... my current stable job. I can't quit a stable well paying job to pursue this.. hence was trying to find a buyer/licensor, Personally, if it's something that you really want to pursue or get off the ground, it's going to take some work. If you are wanting just a buyer/licensor, it will still take some leg work and getting a name built. Get it in the hands of some instructors, golfers, etc to get feedback and then it's really just sitting down and beating the phones to get it in front of people/companies. If I were just wanting to sell the license/product to a company, I would be reaching out to 5-10 a day until I got a response and then repeat the process on the ones that didn't answer. May take an hour a day but if you accomplish what you want, would be well worth it. cnosil and Springbok 2 Quote Paradym TD Driver w/ Ventus Blue 6S 3W MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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