TaylorMade-adidas Golf has the drive to be the best in the business. The top maker of golf clubs produces metal drivers and irons (R11, Burner, Jetspeed Series), putters (Spider, Rossa), and balls (Distance Plus, TP Tour) that are sold worldwide. Other golf equipment includes bags, apparel, and accessories, as well as items for women and kids. Brands include TaylorMade, adidas Golf, Adams Golf, and Ashworth. It sponsors players on the PGA, Senior PGA, European PGA, and LPGA tours. Gary Adams founded TaylorMade in 1979 after discovering that balls struck by metal drivers travel farther than those struck by traditional woods. TaylorMade is part of sporting behemoth adidas, also owner of Reebok.