Brand History prgr #8

History of

Here, we introduce the history of PRGR from 1983 to the present, along with the backstory of the clubs released in each era. Click below the year you would like to know!

1984
M-1 See the stock

1984 M-1 released

During the era when persimmon heads were at their peak, PRGR was quick to focus on alternative materials and released golf clubs made from carbon.

PRGR also has a unique way of indicating shaft stiffness, with a format like "M-○○." A playful touch that is typical of PRGR is that, in some models, the shaft stiffness is even displayed on the club's crown.

They were also the first in the industry to hold demo events as a promotional activity, allowing customers to test their products firsthand.

1986
μ240 See the stock

1986 μ240 Released

To increase distance by improving head speed, PRGR extended the standard club length from 43 inches to 44 inches.

They were ahead of any other manufacturer in recognizing the potential of longer clubs, causing a stir in the industry.

Additionally, PRGR was the first to include headcovers as standard accessories with their clubs, another groundbreaking feature of this model.

1988
INTEST See the stock

1988 INTEST Released

Long irons made with carbon material.

PRGR designed long irons, traditionally considered difficult to hit, to be easier to use. It became hugely popular, especially among senior golfers.

These irons were commonly referred to as "Tarako" due to their distinctive shape. The model was designed by club designer Takabayashi, and it is often regarded as the original hybrid club.

1988
Ｍ30 See the stock

1988 Ｍ30 Released

First in the Golf Industry to Launch a Model Designed Exclusively for Women.

Nowadays, it is common to have models designed exclusively for women, but at that time, there were no models designed exclusively for women, causing many women to worry.

Leading to the SWEEP series that followed.

1993
DATA series See the stock

1993 DATA series Released

DATA Series (Woods and Irons) Focusing on the Center of Gravity of the Head Released.

The iron cavity was engraved with specifications (loft, FP value, and center of gravity height), making it a model that was obsessed with numbers.

Later, the series was expanded and became a model used by amateur and professional golfers alike.

Involved in many tournament wins.

1997
ZOOM i See the stock

1997 ZOOM i released

Sales of long irons with titanium material used for the head begin.

This model became an explosive hit in the market, with a high percentage of professional golfers using the irons.

The sales company Pro Gear, Inc. was born from this model.

2001
DREAM series See the stock

2001 DREAM series release

With the trend toward larger heads and lighter clubs, a major change in shaft lengths occurred.

The longest clubs were 47.5 inches long and flying distance was maximized.

2003
DUO series See the stock

2003 DUO series Released

The now well-established carbon and titanium composite head started here.

A total of 100,000 units were sold in the series, making it a club that will go down in history.

Around this time, the three elements of flight, “initial velocity,” “high launch angle,” and “low spin,” became the established theory.

2009
Egg series See the stock

2009 Egg series release

Breaking the conventional wisdom of “ease” and “distance” with EGG.

A new concept driver developed with the aim of “increasing the mitt ratio at impact, improving forgiveness and distance, and increasing the fairway retention rate”.

The club length is 43.5 inches to increase the mitt rate.

The heavy head improves energy efficiency at impact to increase driving distance.

2012
Egg Seven See the stock

2012 Egg Seven Released

Developed for golfers with high head speed but want flight efficiency.

Features a 7° longer loft design compared to conventional drivers.

With the synergistic effect of a deep center of gravity design that increases launch angle, it creates a state close to a "face-to-ball direct impact," minimizing energy loss at impact and successfully increasing ball speed.

2014
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iD nabla series See the stock

2014 iD nabla series released

iD is a club that emphasizes inspiration (golfer's sensitivity) and data.

RS stands for Real Sports, a model that focuses on the perfection of the club to meet the needs of athlete golfers and golfers who want to improve their golf game to “play golf to win".

2016
RS series See the stock

2016 RS series released

Increased resilience to the very edge of the SLE rule (coefficient of repulsion) and expanded high initial velocity area for unparalleled flying distance.

Because it flew too far, the RS-F driver was subsequently removed from the R&A's list of compliant drivers and a compliant model was released.

2017
TUNE series See the stock

2017 TUNE series released

Created exclusively for head parts for the discerning golfer.

Equipped with an assembly and adjustment function for club assembly at golf workshops.

As with conventional clubs, the high initial velocity area with a COR of 0.81 or higher has been expanded for flying distance.

2020
RS５ series See the stock

2020 RS５ series released

A model that combines the stable flight and one-shot flight by adding the “hit performance” from the RS series that is just on the edge of flight.

The “W CORE (double core) design” with a strong core point has been added while maintaining the high initial velocity performance of the RS series, which just barely complies with the SLE rule, to achieve the performance of a single shot with a great heartbeat.

2021
egg 44 See the stock

2021 egg 44 Released

Achieves flight with a focus on the mitt ratio.

For the same head speed, a club with a higher meet rate will definitely fly faster.

The strongest length to improve the mitt ratio is 44.5 inches.

In addition, the head is set at 208g, the heaviest in PRGR's history.

The low, deep center of gravity design achieves a high launch and low spin trajectory.

2022
RS JUST series See the stock

2022 RS JUST series released

Surprisingly high trajectory and high initial velocity.

Lineup of 3 types with different head shape, center of gravity, and shaft characteristics.

RS driver with a straight face for high maneuverability.

RSD driver with a firm grip and high draw for high launch.

Athlete model RSF driver that hits and flies without fear of hitting left.

2023
LS series See the stock

2023 LS series released

The new LS driver reproduces the “Big Carry & Long Run” trajectory of female professionals.

The driving force behind this is the new DB sole with a subterranean structure.

This sole creates the strongest low center of gravity head in PRGR's history, which delivers “Big Carry & Long Run,” a low-spin ball that is easy to lift, easy to catch, and easy to hit.

In addition to the low, deep center of gravity head with the new DB sole, the new LS driver delivers a stable maximum distance trajectory with a high-precision CNC milled cup face that stabilizes high initial speed and spin at the very last moment, a W crown and W sole that increase deflection, and a nabla neo face MAX that expands the deflection area.

2024
RS X series See the stock

2024 RS X series released

The lineup includes the “RS F” (limited quantity model) with high maneuverability and a strong trajectory that does not easily go left when struck, the “RS” with a neutral center of gravity design for high maneuverability and a strong trajectory, and the “RS MAX” with the largest moment of inertia in the series for both ease and a strong trajectory that does not shake, allowing golfers to select a club that suits their swing type and trajectory requirements. The “RS X Driver” is designed to be used in conjunction with the “Precision Driver” and the “RS MAX Driver”.

The RS X driver features a precision 4-point concentrated face, CNC milled X face, W (double) sole, and seamless full titanium body.
The new RS X driver is a further evolution of our existing technologies such as the “Just in time design & just in time management” to achieve higher initial velocity performance than ever before.

In addition, the newly developed “X (cross) Cartridge” enables a wider range of trajectory adjustment in four directions while maintaining the wide initial velocity performance of the conventional “shaft misalignment structure” in which the shaft axis and mounting screw have been shifted, making more diverse trajectory adjustment possible.

Furthermore, by reviewing the head shape and internal design and lowering the center of gravity, the backspin is reduced and a stronger trajectory is achieved, further increasing the distance.