Brand History globelide #10

History of

Here, we introduce the history of GLOBELIDE from 1972 to the present, along with the backstory of the clubs released in each era. Click below the year you would like to know!

1972

1972 GX released

A club born from the development of Japan’s first domestically produced iron head using the lost-wax casting method.

1973
GRANSEED PS501 See the stock

1973 GRANSEED PS501 released

Japan's first domestically produced wood club equipped with a carbon shaft.

It achieves directional stability by adopting Torque Control Action to manage torque.

1994
Carborex G3 series See the stock

The birth of the first-generation G3 series.

It was developed as a specialized club tailored to different ball types, aiming for maximum trajectory efficiency and the longest driving distance.

With a focus on the synergy between player, club, and ball, the design established the correlation between shaft length and impact consistency.

Wound balls are paired with the Pro-I model, while two-piece balls are matched with the Pro-II and SL models, each featuring a dedicated design.

1995
TEAM DAIWA 500 series See the stock

1995 TEAM DAIWA 500 series released

The Team Daiwa irons, chosen and highly praised by professionals and top amateurs worldwide, have released three types of irons tailored to different handicap levels.

The 520 model is designed for players with a handicap around 20, the 510 for those with a handicap around 10, and the 501 for single-digit handicap players.

This lineup allows players to select the optimal club according to their skill level.

2002
ONOFF series See the stock

The first-generation ONOFF series was born.

It revolutionized traditional shaft concepts, leading to the development of the "SMOOTH KICK" shaft.

This shaft provides ample flexibility while maintaining a solid feel, ensuring that the entire shaft bends smoothly and uniformly.

It allows players to swing naturally, as if the club were an extension of their arms, delivering both comfort and control.

2003
ONOFF INTO THE AIR See the stock

2003 ONOFF INTO THE AIR released

This is ONOFF's first hollow iron, featuring a face made of high-strength high-molybdenum steel, which enables increased distance.

With a mid-size head, it is designed for intermediate to advanced golfers to feel confident at address. Additionally, by reducing the weight of the smooth kick TP-1 shaft, which is specifically designed for hard hitters, it allows for a sharper swing through.

2008
ONOFF FAIRWAY WING See the stock

2008 ONOFF FAIRWAY WING released

The long-awaited utility of the ONOFF series is born.

Increased distance due to the “Hyper Effect Zone Design” that shifts the maximum initial velocity.

Multi-location design for any lie and swing.

A club for the easy-going, enjoyable golfer.

2009
Change of company name to GLOBERIDE See the stock

The company name was changed from Daiwa Seiko Co., Ltd. to Globe Ride Corporation.

The name “Globe Ride” was derived from the company's desire to “create new ways to enjoy sports on the earth and spread the joy of being in touch with nature throughout the world.

The godfather is Kashiwa Sato, president of SAMURAI Corporation, who has created artwork for musicians such as SMAP and designed NTT Docomo cell phones.

2009
2009 GⅢ series released See the stock

2009 GⅢ series released

Designed in the motif of the traditional Japanese “junihitoe” (twelve-layered kimono).

G three” is carefully engraved on the sole as an image of handiwork.

The “Hyper-Effect Structure Face” optimizes the rebound area for greater flight, and the optimal center of gravity design delivers a strong trajectory with high launch and low spin.

A model that combines a noble design with high flight.

2010
ONOFF 2010 model See the stock

2010 ONOFF 2010 model released

The driver features a “wide hyper-effect face” with the face divided into six areas and four levels of thickness to expand the high initial velocity area and increase distance.

The red driver (XD) has a deep center of gravity design with two weights on the back face side to pursue straight travel and easy ball launch.

The black driver (XP) is designed with a single weight,The black driver (XP) is a model that emphasizes maneuverability by placing one weight on the back face side.

Irons from 3I to 7I are designed with “Hyper Effect L Face” to expand the rebound area to the bottom of the face.

This design increases the initial velocity near the hitting point.

2011
ONOFF S-FORGED edge See the stock

2011 ONOFF S-FORGED edge released

This model is used by Shinkure Katayama, a professional golfer, and is available in 52 and 58 degrees.

The 58° features a multi-action sole that responds to all types of lies, enabling a variety of approaches.

The 52° has a round sole so that the trailing edge does not get in the way on normal shots.

2013
GⅢ 2013 model See the stock

GⅢ 2013 model released

A driver with high resilience specifications of 0.870, which exceeds the original standard value of 0.830 of the SLE rule regulation, was born.

Utilizing the technological expertise that has led the era of high resilience with Hyper Titanium, improved New Hyper Titanium for large heads has been adopted.

The highest distance performance ever achieved.

2015
ONOFF 2015 model See the stock

ONOFF 2015 model released

The AKA driver has a shell crown structure, which makes it possible to reduce the weight of the crown.

The extra weight is utilized to obtain a large center of gravity angle, resulting in a design with good capture.

The KURO has a dual mesh crown construction that varies in stiffness depending on the location, expanding the high initial velocity area and enabling low spin control.

Designed to suit all types of golfers.

2016
VONOFF AKA 2016 model See the stock

ONOFF AKA 2016 model released

The power trench design of the sole face pushes the ball out by deflection and restoration, further increasing distance and turning the entire face area into a highly resilient area for more flight than ever before, even on off-center hits.

In addition, laser milling on the face surface stabilizes the spin performance, which is less affected by weather conditions.

2020
ONOFF AKA 2020 model See the stock

ONOFF AKA 2020 model
Two types of AKA drivers are released

The first ONOFF driver equipped with a variable sleeve, which allows the user to change the trajectory of the ball to his/her preference by changing the loft angle and lie angle.

Also, by changing the weight of the tungsten weight in the sole, the degree of draw specification can be changed.

The other RD5900 driver can change the moment of inertia by changing the weight of the sole, and has succeeded in raising the moment of inertia to 5900, the maximum value allowed by the rules.

2022
ONOFF AKA 2022 model See the stock

ONOFF AKA 2022 model released

The triple power trench design pushes the ball out by flexing and recovering, further increasing distance and converting the entire face area into a high initial velocity area, reducing loss of distance due to off-center hits, resulting in more flight and ease of use than ever before.

In addition, the head and grip end share the same weighting, which makes it easy to change the balance, and cross-balance technology is incorporated.

2024
ONOFF AKA 2024 model See the stock

ONOFF AKA 2024 model released

The unique power trench and carbon crown all contribute to a high inertia moment head that flies straight to the core.

In addition, the unique Cross Balance Technology, which allows the swing balance to be adjusted, reduces the difficulty of swinging, which is common with clubs with a heavy head balance, and optimizes the ease of swing. The ONOF AKA driver increases head speed, and enables the ideal trajectory and fastest ball speed for straight and fast flight.

The fairway wood has two rails on the sole for AKA's target users who face impact with a level blow.

The fairway wood has evolved into a fairway wood that flies reliably by creating stable head behavior and controlling the head speed down by allowing the ball to exit in the direction of the rails without sticking even if the ball dives.