Have you heard about Titlist chalk (by Dr. V's Custom Shop) before SVB's recent announcement?
- By jbart65
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Curious way to frame it. Under this view, any well known person who endorses any brand for any reason is a "pimp."Wonder how much money SBV is getting paid to PIMP & USE the New Chalk?
I have no issue with celebrity endorsements, especially endorsements from pro pool players trying to make a living in a sport that pays very little. Most pros are not fulltime players - they have to work other jobs, too.
For years SVB used Masters chalk without actually being sponsored by them. Good for him that he is going to make extra money based on the chalk he uses, which was not the case before. I doubt Shane would use a different chalk if he thought it made him play worse.
Dr V, for his part, is a small businessman slowly building out a line of products. I doubt his revenue is more than several hundred thousand a year. Can't fault anyone for trying to run their own business.
We customers, in any case, can choose to buy SVB's newly preferred chalk. Or not. It's our choice.