Tiger Woods signs deal with Bridgestone for golf balls

Tiger Woods has not yet decided which golf club manufacturer he wants to commit to now that he has returned to competitive play, but he knows which brand of ball he is going to hit this season.

On Thursday morning, Bridgestone announced that Woods has signed a multi-year agreement to exclusively play and promote Bridgestone golf balls.

“Finding the right golf ball is extremely important,” Woods said in a press release. “It’s an essential part of my equipment, and the Bridgestone B330-S ball is hands-down the best for my game. Controlling launch and trajectory is critical, and with this ball I feel I have total control to hit all shots accurately. I’m not just here to play — I’m here to win, and the innovative breakthroughs of the Bridgestone B330-S ball can help me do that.”

Angel Ilagan, president and CEO of Bridgestone Golf, said Tiger’s decision to go with Bridgestone “sends a clear message that our golf balls are superior to all others.”

Tiger was the face of Nike Golf for years, but Nike has decided to bow out of the golf equipment industry and will only be making apparel. Woods still wears Nike apparel but can now sign endorsement deals with other manufacturers for equipment. He also has a new sponsor displayed on his golf bag.

Woods has gone back to the Scotty Cameron putter that he won several majors with, and he was recently spotted trying out a brand of clubs he played when he was an amateur. We can likely expect Tiger to sign an exclusive deal with a club manufacturer in the near future.