"Signed" Tennis bags

Perry the Platypus · 07-12-2012, 09:32 AM

Is anyone else annoying by the seemingly growing trend of placing "electronic signatures" on bags?

I know Wilson does this and I was recently looking at Head bags and much to dismay the only two bag lines I liked had signatures (one by Murray and one by Djokovic).

My question is why do they do this?!?! Is this something that everyone else likes?

Perry the Platypus · 07-12-2012, 09:33 AM

sorry this was supposed to go in the other equipment thread....

my bad

Swissv2 · 07-12-2012, 10:09 AM

Look at it this way: These bags are very specific signature bags, and 98% of the people who buy these bags will never get an opportunity in their life to actually get a real autograph by a pro. It is a marketing strategy to make money. No more, no less.

If you don't like the signatures, then I really recommend in getting a bag that doesn't have the signatures, even though they may not be your first choice.

SwankPeRFection · 07-12-2012, 05:20 PM

Get whatever you want. Personally I didn't buy my bag because I couldn't get Fed's real signature, lol. I bought it because I liked it more than the previous year's version (with the really big signature) and it was a bit more streamlined as well. The black weave design also matched my iPhone cover, lol.

Anyway, I like it, I bought it. The signature wasn't high on the list of what appealed to me to buy the bag.

sportsfan1 · 07-12-2012, 06:11 PM

I find the signature cosmetic annoying too. They should make it optional (not sure how that would be done).

RidAH · 07-13-2012, 03:00 AM

I got my Wilson Fed supersix bag with the massive sig just because it was the cheapest of that size. The sig is increasingly annoying however. I think it's more geared towards kids as a design. You don't see adults with posters of their idols either...

NJ1 · 07-13-2012, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RidAH

I got my Wilson Fed supersix bag with the massive sig just because it was the cheapest of that size. The sig is increasingly annoying however. I think it's more geared towards kids as a design. You don't see adults with posters of their idols either...

I think you're correct. I have a Yonex 6-pack bag and wouldn't have bought it with a signature, unless severely reduced.

Rattler · 07-13-2012, 05:29 PM

I thought this was about autographed, as in actual autographed bags.

ThomasTerrible · 07-31-2012, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rattler

I thought this was about autographed, as in actual autographed bags.

It clearly says "electronic signatures" in the OP.

07-12-2012, 09:32 AM	#1
Perry the Platypus Rookie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 175	"Signed" Tennis bags Is anyone else annoying by the seemingly growing trend of placing "electronic signatures" on bags? I know Wilson does this and I was recently looking at Head bags and much to dismay the only two bag lines I liked had signatures (one by Murray and one by Djokovic). My question is why do they do this?!?! Is this something that everyone else likes?

07-12-2012, 10:09 AM	#3
Swissv2 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tennis Courts! Posts: 2,478	Look at it this way: These bags are very specific signature bags, and 98% of the people who buy these bags will never get an opportunity in their life to actually get a real autograph by a pro. It is a marketing strategy to make money. No more, no less. If you don't like the signatures, then I really recommend in getting a bag that doesn't have the signatures, even though they may not be your first choice. __________________ If you don’t practice you don’t deserve to win. Andre Agassi

07-12-2012, 06:11 PM	#5
sportsfan1 Professional Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,104	I find the signature cosmetic annoying too. They should make it optional (not sure how that would be done). __________________ Head LM Rad MP, Wilson Blx 6.1 95 16x18 w/ RPM Blast, 4 1/2 grip.

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