+TourSpecGolfer Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hows that for tongue twister. Yet again George Takei has moved on to do another brand. This time though things are very different as the company George Spirits is staying in business as he was not the owner in the first place. He is still an advising designer for the brand he just is no longer the face of it and will be starting his own brand in 2014... About 6 months ago he got into a really bad car accident and was in the hospital for almost 2 months. This is true. His responsibilities for the GS brand was to do tour service on the JPGA, design and travel to various accounts. He couldn't fulfill his responsibilities so he decided to resign. A new staff has already come in and filled the void. Pretty interesting to say the least. Gauge Design Japan to G-Field to George Spirits... what's next? He's definitely a character and not a business man, mostly a designer. Just wanted to share this with the gang, any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miuramaniac Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 I think that putter I bought with his name on it, although feeling a little "clicky", rolls the ball as well and straight as any putter I've ever used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Unfortunately, the first reaction was "again?!". I like the stuff that he does and if it's under different labels, that's fine with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokidoki1986 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 It's not a big surprise for him to change his workplace, but it's very interesting what will he come up for his own brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauvanilla Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 Moves and changes can refresh the industry ... bring new ideas ... new designs ... or even going back to his roots. Looking forward to know what comes out from this new endeavor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Alexander Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Will George's new brand be supported by TSG? I like others like his designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Will George's new brand be supported by TSG? I like others like his designs. Absolutely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 i thought GS was his brand. for me if he can do what he did in the old G field then you have a winner. was not impressed with any of the GS offerings to be honest. looking forward to his new brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Alexander Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Any news boys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Yup, GTD - George Takei Designs He is the designer not owner. The product looks promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokidoki1986 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 C, when we gonna see pics of GTD stuffs here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Sometime in May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freehb04 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 He's a talent for sure...unlike others, I loved the gs mono line...really quality gear that performs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Alexander Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Bring on May!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxio Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Why couldn't he stay? I'm sure the investors would understand his situation (accident and all). I would have thought having " George" in the name would have him see this brand through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Weird stuff ya know in Japan, I'm sure there was more than one reason there always is but he still supports them. I do know the original investor was bought out putting them under new leadership. I met up with him in Japan recently, met the GTD team and this seems like a really good spot for him. Thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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