#Cadi Kiosk

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The Tech That Goes Into Making Sports Retail Smart

Cadi’s technology is dynamic and the first of its kind. The proprietary technology is how the product is tracked and attached to the users accounts. This allows Cadi to track the product throughout the entire experience. This new freedom and convenience is game changing for golfers.

When a user engages the kiosk, they choose a Golf Clubs create an account, and pay all through their mobile phone and kiosk. The product is tracked by sensors attached to the product that connects to the user’s account. The sensor uses a system enabling our software to know the precise location of each product at all times.

In retail today, when a product hits the floor it is only tracked manually through a salesperson.

With Cadi’s system, there are scanners connected to the kiosk that are constantly scanning and tracking. Every 15 minutes, the scanner in Cadi scans products and updates the adjustable inventory system.

This technology is currently limited to our kiosk, but the future of Cadi is limitless. In the future, Cadi can expand into larger spaces with new versions of the kiosk using the same internal technology used in the kiosk today.

The Tech Behind Cadi

Automation hasn’t happened yet in retail because there is still a dark zone of missing inventory in traditional retail stores. Inventory is tracked through employees through handheld devices, scanning, day after day.

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) 2019 National Retail Security Survey, the average shrink rate in the retail industry is 1.38% of sales, which has stayed approximately the same since 2014. While that may not sound like a lot, consider that shrinkage cost retailers more than $50.6 billion in losses in 2018. (NRF)

We recognize this is where we are in the current retail environment. In partnership with our engineering team, we have solved the problem of inventory automation. We aim to reach the next step of automation through our live inventory tracking for future kiosks to come. Cadi’s technology eliminates the need for manual tracking through our automated technology. Cadi tracks inventory through a customized system. Each product is tracked from sourcing all the way to the sale using the same system.

The tech behind Cadi Kiosk took about one year of development and nine months of testing. The kiosk operates with scanning and tags while moving doors guide scanners to read the product of your choice.

Cadi’s team experimented with different types of scanners, sensors, made adjustments to our prototype hardware of the kiosk, and adjusted the power frequency of our scanners throughout the testing period. Cadi also released the kiosk to customers to try the experience, and gained critical, problem solving feedback.

The physical kiosk was built in different phases according to the needs of the technology. Both merged together once proper structure and functionality of the kiosk was determined.

The technology behind Cadi required the knowledge of many skilled professionals. We worked with software engineers, hardware engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers. Cadi’s team sought out experts of other kiosks successes, particularly with our partner Redbox. The most important parts of our kiosk were built through these partnerships.

Cadi is highly focused on the function of the technology within the kiosk. We hope to expand our technology into more industries and further advance and customize. Chip technology has been around for a long time, but it only recently has started becoming more powerful with computers and scanners and faster, smaller chips.

How it Began

In the very beginning, CEO Tyler Gottstein made a list of people he admired in the industries that mattered most to golf, retail and different technologies.

“Two or three years later I’ve talked to everyone on that list. I spoke to the founder of Redbox, Netflix and different technology companies that create scanners and sensors,” says Tyler, “Building these relationships is my favorite part of this whole experience.”

Through conversations with these innovators, Tyler found fellow entrepreneurs were happy to help other entrepreneurs in that community and answer questions. The conversations with partners gave Tyler the opportunity to ask questions as he gained information that helped during the initial learning process.“Creating the technology behind Cadi was challenging,”  he says, “There were a lot who contributed their genius to the final product and when it works together, it works beautifully.”

The Bigger Vision

Let’s say you wanted a new tennis racket. In a traditional sporting goods store you have about 25 options and they’re all different. There’s different strings and different tightness for each, and there becomes a need for expertise in a salesperson to find the right tennis racket. Having a technology like Cadi’s is important because as we advance into different segments, our customers will be connected and growing that network of people who enjoy being active.There is personalization when it comes to purchasing products, especially golf clubs. With Cadi, our purpose behind collecting data on every golfer is to help fit each golfer to the right clubs.

Our technology works with your mobile device, and ecommerce through your account. Cadi is creating systems that can take the data and present it to the user in a way that will increase the likelihood of purchasing the right product, and ultimately increase happiness with the product.

This type of data is not currently being collected in golf. We are in a traditional model where you have to speak to a salesperson and bet their knowledge fits you with the right product. With Cadi, we can tell you what you need based on our artificial intelligence. What Cadi gives customers is real life data, not just a professional eye.

Sports retail will see a decline because of the increase of ecommerce. Many sports products need to be demoed, and items cant be shipped very effectively. Our solution with Cadi is this omni-channel with autonomous physical locations where you can try and feel products. There is no better way to solve this problem of shrinking retail and growing ecommerce. Many of these industries are too niche and have already been eliminated in retail settings.

Cadi is the best solution.

These industries are in a dying retail space and these products should be tried, and can be tried with this type of technology.

Cadi gives you Demo Days to go try the products, whether it’s a golf course, tennis facility, hockey rink, or ski mountain.

Cadi’s future locations and niche market product demos are limitless. Cadi sees the change in retail, and is making ways to becoming the leader in autonomous golf retail. We encourage you to visit our Start Engine page to learn about Cadi’s goal of creating an autonomous shopping experience for golf, and future industries to come.

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The Pros and Cons of the Top 4 Fastest Growing Retail Companies in Golf

It’s highly recommended you are fitted for clubs in order to perform at your best game, as brands frequently update their clubs with new technology and manufacturing techniques that influence design and gameplay.

But 95% of golfers don’t spend the time nor the dollar amount to be properly fit for clubs, thus not performing at their best game.

Buying off the shelf poses problems for golfers and the future of Golf retail as a whole. The pandemic is forcing big box retailers to shut down their stores, leaving few options for golfers to find the correct product for success. There’s always buying off the internet, but even then arises  the issue of shipping, returns, and not being able to try your purchased product. Golf pros shops aren’t able to compete with big box retailers or the internet, with their smaller inventory levels and a dying niche market.

There’s too many options out there for golf enthusiasts and here we aim to cover the pros and cons of the fastest growing golf retail companies, from big box retailers to smaller niche retailers.

 Club Champion

Niche Club Fitting

Club Champion takes advantage of the dying sports retailers and promotes custom fittings for clubs from brands like Callaway, Titleist, and TaylorMade. They are a trusted golf fitting expert with locations in all golf markets, making them the go-to for personal fittings.

With Club Champion, you are able to pay for new clubs to have upgraded features that match skill level. After hitting into a simulator, you are able to see how one club sizing compares to another. If you don’t hit enough shots to tell the different brands or products apart, you may need more time hitting into the net.

Pros: 

Club Champion fittings are done by a Certified Club Champion Fitter, and are all custom fittings to take your game to the next level. They do this through monitoring swings and stroke data for before and after performance numbers. There is no obligation to purchase a club after a fitting but you receive a percentage off your fitting if you purchase a custom club. 

Cons: 

Although ranked as one of Golf Digest’s Top Club Fitters, Club Champion is not inclusive with their price tags. It will cost $150 for a driver fitting and with the price of new clubs with the correct sizing tacked onto the fitting, you’re looking at a bill upwards of a few thousand dollars. This is where Club Champion has become profitable, all it takes is one customer!

 PGA Superstore 

Big Box Retailer

PGA Superstore is a massive retailer with every item you would want inside.

From a business perspective, PGA Superstore has a massive footprint. It’s a huge store. Often in such massive stores, salespeople are strapped for time and are often unhelpful in the delivery of product knowledge. Maintaining customer satisfaction through consistent knowledge of salespeople on the floor is not realistic. If you’re sold a product based on the suggestion of a salesperson lacking key knowledge, your game couldn’t really improve.

You can’t try clubs on the course with in-store or online purchases. The only way to confidently know if your new club is the best fit for your body and your game is to try clubs is on the driving range or during your round. This really calls into question what the future holds for big box retailers like PGA Superstore!

Pros:

PGA is able to host lessons onsite with the net simulator, they have a killer club repair service, and offer free club fittings. PGA Superstore stands by all products they sell, and they offer a full money back guarantee within 30 days in the event you want to return your product. 

Cons: 

You’re able to make returns with PGA Superstore for a full refund, but the products must be new and unused and in its original packaging. Meaning, there is no way for you to try on a course and return your item if unsatisfied. Let’s say it takes a few rounds for you to realize the product isn’t for you. Your game hasn’t improved, you’re stuck with a club you don’t want, and your wallet is slightly lighter. 

Global Golf

Internet Business

Global Golf has a very powerful online presence as one of the largest online retailers for Golf Clubs products, and offers an alternative to visiting a golf shop.

Global Golf has a program called Utry, where you pay $25 and they will send you one club for two weeks to try. This is extremely innovative in the golf industry. However, you’re at a loss from the $25 spent and the added shipping time and costs. 3-5 business days to ship there and back does not leave much room for demoing the club, and only one at that. 

Often the inventory you want to try is off the shelf being demoed by others who want to try the latest and greatest, leaving little diversity in the available clubs.

Pros:

Global Golf is powerful in the industry. Their deal with TaylorMade to handle all of their e-commerce leaves them with exclusive discounts on their sites. 

Cons:

Their sites lack the innovation you’d expect to see when you’re about to spend $550 buying a driver. The online shopping selection is flooded with variety. Without guidance, how are you supposed to sort through thousands of products available online?

 Cadi

Unique and Niche

Say goodbye to the simulator. Cadi uses artificial intelligence to fit people to the right club for free, offering an unlimited selection of products that can be shipped directly to you to try at home. Or within 2 hours, you can visit the autonomous Cadi Kiosk located on your nearest public golf course to demo on the course.

Their mission is to make the golf shopping experience personalized. For $10, you can demo the latest and greatest Golf Clubs from reputable brands, play an entire round, and commit when you’re confident your new club is taking your game to the next level.

 Pros: 

The Cadi retail model puts the product you want to try in your hands while you’re playing your round. It also gives you a chance to try several products before making a final decision on what to buy, without dealing with shipping and returns. Cadi’s AI technology and app also keeps track of your preferences, and presents data to users to help them improve their game, regardless of skill level.

Cons:

With golfers behind the mission, Cadi has the potential to enter other sports industries and e-commerce markets, but how will they reach golfers fast enough for the business to scale?

 We guarantee you’ll visit one of these top fastest growing retail companies in golf before the next time you tee off! In a world where e-commerce websites are rapidly becoming the leader in selling products, and niche and other big box retailers are seeing a decline in sales, this is where Cadi could win.

Learn more about Cadi’s investment opportunity on Start Engine and take part in their mission to revolutionize the golf purchasing industry for as little as $148.

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Why I Invested $25,000 in Cadi

We recently hit the $100K investment milestone on StartEngine. The generous outpouring of support from our investors gears Cadi towards our future successes. The Cadi team is grateful for all our investors who see the vision behind what we are trying to achieve and accomplish.

We chose equity Crowdfunding over traditional fundraising because introducing our technology to the golfing world and connecting with investors and brand ambassadors during this period is important to us.  

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the support from our community and look forward to future discussions with those just as passionate about Cadi and it’s development as we are. 

We recently interviewed one of our very first investors, Mike Markovitz, about his $25,000 investment in Cadi.

 Q: Are you a first time investor? 

A: “I have invested in more than 10 small businesses and startups”

 Q: How do you value a company/startup when deciding to invest? 

A: “I was in mergers and acquisitions and was a screener for an angel investor group forum where I practiced screening companies. I looked at hundreds of companies. There are a whole lot of factors that go into an investment decision. You

do your due diligence and you compare them against a whole lot of other investments and make the decision of which ones you want to invest in.”

 Q: When did you invest in Cadi?

A: “About two years ago.”

 Q: Why did you invest in Cadi?

A: “I am a golfer and Tyler got in touch with me and told me what he was doing. I said to myself, yeah, I would use that service! So I got very interested in it and I actually did use the service and found out that the club I rented was phenomenal for me. So I actually bought it and that got me very interested. I then went around with Tyler to some of the local pros that I know who run Golf Clubs. Without hesitation they said this is something they would do on their side. Those were two very strong things that captured my interest when looking at the company.

 Q: Can you give me an approximate #?

A: $25,000. I made the investment before Cadi’s campaign with StartEngine. With the amount of money they were trying to raise I felt I would be a fairly substantial shareholder. I wanted to put in enough money that it would help them reach their initial goals. There were several other investors with me and the amount of money they raised did allow them to create their first kiosk. I also subsequently invested in their StartEngine campaign. 

 Q: What do you see in the Cadi team that makes you feel they will make the business succeed?

A: Tyler is the type of person that I have confidence in to make Cadi successful. I’ve been invested for two years, and despite a few setbacks, he has really delivered by finding alternate paths to success. That is always key in startups. Tyler sees the end zone and will get us there. I am very pleased with what the team has accomplished, and with this round of fundraising, I look forward to seeing them scale the Cadi Kiosk presence. 

 Q: Do you feel personally connected to the Cadi brand? If so, why?

A: Oh, Yes absolutely. There’s really no other way where I could say, “Hey, you know, I’ve seen that new driver on TV. I’d like to try it,” There’s no other way. Absolutely none.

 Q: Are you a golfer? If so, why do you think Cadi will transform the industry? 

A: When I rented one club I liked it so much, I bought the whole set and that was three clubs. So I’ve been using those for two years now and I’m very happy with them. I probably would not have tried it but I really only tried one brand and I happened to like it the first time. I haven’t been in the market for golf clubs since I bought those. 

 Q: Why do you believe the market will benefit from Cadi?

A: I’m in several men’s clubs where I know hundreds and hundreds of golfers and I’ve talked to them about Cadi. They’re all super excited about the ability to rent a club and try it out on the course because, if you were in the market before, you’d have to go buy them. Now you can just say well, I want to try this club and you may not even be in the market for one. If you want to try the newest clubs and latest equipment before making your purchase decision, Cadi allows you to do that. 

 Q: As an investor, what would you say to first time investors?

A: I would say, it’s always good to diversify what you’re invested in. If you’re diversified in investments, you make all your money back several fold.

 At Cadi, we hope to further create partnerships with investors as we continue to work towards becoming leaders in automated golf retail. 

Our mission is to create a better shopping experience by sharing our knowledge in this space, while making customers money as they take part in the future of golf retail.

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With Cadi, It’s Demo Day Every Day

As we all know, Golf is hard. Success on the course is in the details.

How hard is the wind blowing? How am I going to hit it out of that lie? How do I stop my slice? Should I get more beers from the cart girl? And even, Are these clubs even the right clubs for my game?

How you handle these details can separate you from playing a round of golf and playing a great, drool worthy, last thing you think about before you go to sleep, round of golf.

In a simple sense, golf is a sport in which players use various clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible. Yet, playing the sport is half the battle.

The other half is your gear. It’s crucial that you have the proper equipment to shoot low, but it doesn’t help that the traditional golf sales model is outdated and full of poorly-intentioned salesmen.

To purchase the game-changing gear you need today, you’ll resort to online shopping with an overwhelming sea of products and no direction. Not to mention, the inability to demo the product when shopping online.

We saw the issues with the old golf sales model, and we knew something had to be done to repair the image and make shopping for clubs enjoyable again.

We offer an alternative to online and in-store shopping that gives you the incredible experience of trying clubs before you buy on the course. Completely eliminating the headache of trial and error with purchasing Golf Clubs online or through sporting goods stores. We believe our key differentiators are changing the game of golf, and we’re excited to be the first and only automated sports retail kiosk on the course.

The Issues With Current Golf Retail

 You decide to purchase a new club. Exciting!

Now you have to decide whether you buy online or from a store. You decide to go to a store, to find no direction except from salesmen with bad intentions. There are too many options that are just okay, and the dreaded net stimulator does not allow you to test the product efficiently.

Online, there’s just as many options and the disadvantage of not being able to test your purchase until waiting days on end for the package to be delivered. When you open it, you find the quality is less than expected and since you used it on the course, you can’t return it.

The club winds up hanging out in your garage, never to be used.

Traditional golf retail lacks customers’ interests. In fact, 64% of golfers are unhappy with their purchase within 14 days of their buy. Makes sense, golf clubs are incredibly personal to a golfer’s style and build. Finding the perfect golf club requires testing before knowing if your purchase is the perfect fit. Even more, 93% of golfers prefer real on-course demos versus traditional product testing if it’s available.

This golf retail model has been the frustrating norm for years—until now.

Cadi is Creating Demo Day, Every Day!

Now imagine you decide to purchase a club through Cadi. Rather than having to shop online and wait for days for delivery, or drive to the nearest store, you head to the course to play your weekly game of golf with your co-workers.

You get there early and head straight to a Cadi Kiosk, pick the club you’d like to demo and play a full game.

You decide you love the club, and make the purchase right then and there.

Say your weekly game was canceled, but you still wanted to pick up a club you knew you wanted to buy after demoing. Through the Cadi app you make your purchase, and have it delivered to you. Wait time? Only one hour!

With the convenience of Cadi’s technology, you’re able to demo clubs on site without the hassle of sales men or putting any money down. With no commitment you’re able to feel the improvement of the ball and result of your swings with each club you try. You buy right there on the course, or can search from our online catalogue or app to pickup at your local Cadi Kiosk or have it delivered to you straight to your doorstep.

And if you’re still not quite satisfied, our 30-day money-back guarantee allows you to return your purchase with no hassle right at the kiosk—no more having to deal with the annoying return shipping process.

That way, the next club you buy never winds up dusty in your garage.

 Cadi’s Technology is Game-Changing

 Cadi is created for you and your community, not for the sales commissions.

Along with a stress free Demo Days our kiosk system holds all the products you’ll need and are 100% authentic—no need to shop anywhere else or worry if you’re buying fake products online. Unable to stop by a kiosk? No worries. Cadi is available 24/7 on our website and app where you can order and receive same-day shipping from a kiosk near you. If you’re not in love with your online order, you can return or exchange the club at the kiosk, and try a new one with a money-back guarantee.

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Introducing Cadi, the Autonomous Future of Golf

Cadi is the world’s first retail automation solution for golf—a self-serving kiosk with no sales people, no nets, and no hassles. 

What does that mean for you? 

Imagine you’re out on the course and you need a new putter. Rather than go through the hassle of waiting to buy one online or borrow one from a friend, you can walk up to Cadi Kiosk, demo a new putter and purchase it right then and there. 

Cadi Was Born Through a Team of Experts and Visionaries

The idea behind Cadi is simple: create the best purchase experience for you, the golfer. Our team, Tyler Gottstein, Matt Ahrens, Andrew Kim, and Michael Johnson, are all lifelong friends that knew they had an incredible business idea in common—Cadi.

It all started back in 2016, when our CEO and Co-Founder Tyler Gottstein and his college basketball teammate, Michael Johnson realized that there was an evolution starting in the online shopping world. Shortly after Cadi’s launch, Matt and Andrew jumped on board to make Cadi a reality. 

People were making the switch from brick-and-mortar retail to online shopping, and for a good reason—it’s unbelievably convenient. 

The only issue? Not every product is best sold online.

 Specifically, sporting goods, where you need to try out gear to ensure the best fit and use for your game. Being athletes themselves, the Cadi guys knew that it’s better to test sports equipment with your own two hands before making a commitment to buy it. 

As avid golfers, our team decided to shift the online shopping paradigm to allow golfers to test new clubs without making a huge commitment. With huge potential in their endeavor, Tyler and the team started to make moves to realize their vision. 

The catalyst for Cadi’s growth was networking with Cadi’s Strategic and Technical Advisor, Carole McCluskey, and our Co-Founder David Felker on LinkedIn. With David’s thirty plus years in golf and engineering experience and Carole’s experience with scaling several successful entities including Coinstar and Redbox, the team was able to develop Cadi sustainably and find the engineers that would bring Cadi to life. 

From that point forward, Cadi was connected to some of the biggest names in Golf such as TaylorMade Callaway, Cleveland  ,  Titleist, and Scotty Cameron.

Our team began to raise money from family and friends and we were even lucky enough to get several angel investors to back our idea. With the funds to build our first prototype, we quickly realized Cadi should be as readily available online as well as on the course. At that moment Cadi’s e-commerce platform was formed. Since its inception, Cadi has sold over $1,000,000 of golf products with the Cadi platform.

Cadi’s Mission is to Revolutionize Golf Retail

 Our mission is to revolutionize the way golfers buy and sell golf products. 

Cadi Kiosk works as our distribution hub that supercharges the golf course. Our mobile app connects customers in real time to our e-commerce platform and our kiosk network. 

We believe we’ll continue to achieve our mission and goals by staying true to our six values: 

1.    Demo Day, Every Day – Our services give the freedom to demo products on the golf course without a salesman. 

2.    Latest and Greatest Products – Cadi has strong relationships with the best brands in golf. 

3.    Order Online, Pick-up at Kiosk – Full mobile connectivity allows you to order online and pick up in-store.

4.    Lightning Fast- Get a product personalized for you in less than 30 seconds. 

5.    30-Day Money-Back Guarantee – Cadi is the first golf company to offer a money-back guarantee.  

6.    100% Authentic Products- Stop worrying about buying fake products online. All products are vetted for quality and authenticity. 

 By staying course and always looking for ways to improve the Cadi experience, we believe we’ll hit our ultimate goal of becoming the leader in golf retail and having our kiosk system set up in 1,000 golf courses by 2025. Cadi will expand to other sporting industries and change the way products are trailed, purchased, and distributed forever. 

The Final Putt

At Cadi, we represent a fresh new way to look at the golf retail experience. We allow you to test out Golf Clubs produced by top brands in less than 30 seconds. On top of that, we provide the option to buy right then and there or online and shipped to your door. 

With us, the options are endless and there’s no need to second guess your purchase decision anymore. We were founded and created by a group of individuals with a passion for golf, and the idea of making golf retail simpler and more efficient for the customer. Our platform for golf is just the start of what we hope to be a revolution in the golfing world and sports retail industry. 

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Everything You Need to Know About Cadi’s Investment Opportunity on StartEngine

Here at Cadi Golf, we represent a new way to look at the golf retail experience.

We chose crowdfunding over a traditional fundraising campaign with venture capitalists and angel investors. This allows Cadi to continue to build technology and keep leveraging without giving up control to large Venture capitalist investors.

With crowdfunding, we have a global opportunity to gain momentum.

Our goal through StartEngine fundraising is to connect e-commerce to our patent pending technology to create the best purchase experience for you, the golfer!

 Why Crowdfunding?

 Cadi believes in crowdfunding, and StartEngine is a leader in this space. We recognized crowdfunding was seeing substantial growth over the last twelve months, and knew it would be a great way to introduce our technology to the world.

StartEngine has created new technologies that allow investors to trade shares purchased on the open market before a liquidity event, such as StartEngine Secondary. 

The anticipated 1000+ investors will become Cadi’s strongest customers. The investors are great to test new feedback and collect testing data on our technology.

For Cadi, introducing our technology to the golfing world and connecting with investors during this period with Start Engine is important to us. We chose StartEngine with the intent to reach the maximum amount of raises, which is $1.07 million. 

If Cadi does reach our goal, we will continue to build out our e-commerce platform with our patent pending technology. Development for infrastructure around the Kiosk company includes a management plan as well as logistic infrastructure support. 

We are a small team and with investments from StartEngine, we would be able to grow our business exponentially through new team members.

 Cadi is the Solution!

 Our technology has created a smarter way of helping you find, choose, and distribute products that are best for you. 

The world today is using kiosks as a place to pick up a product. 

Our goal is to build the foundation of both the physical presence, which is the kiosk, as well as a marketplace.

The Cadi Kiosk is the replacement for the traditional way of shopping. It also creates the option to enhance ecommerce through our autonomous mobile distribution stores. This would offer all products on the internet, sizes and different products included.

Plus, our application makes shopping online easy!

You have the option to pick up your product from a kiosk if you are located in a market with a kiosk network, or we’ll have the product delivered to you.

With our try before you buy demo experience, you can even go to the kiosk, demo your desired product, and ship it to yourself! The kiosk would be available in many locations without the expenses from traditional retailers.

At Cadi, we see the market shift where our technology is needed. 

The difficulty to ship products, the poor online experience, and the non-existent ability to demo products purchased through online is creating diminishing niche markets. 

With Cadi, there is a perfect market fit. We provide an omnichannel retail location, giving the benefits of ecommerce access, as well as the in-store retail experience.

By solving the problems for products that cannot be shipped and the clear need for a demo to feel the product before final purchases, Cadi would increase sales as well as customer experience. 

The Future of Golf Retail

 The patent pending technology behind the kiosk has led Cadi’s team into strong partnerships with big brands in golf, such as Tailormade, Titleist, Cleveland, and golf course management companies like Brown Golf and Course Co. 

Cadi’s experienced management team has proven success in the industry with over $1 million of sales in the last 18 months. 

With letters of intent from over 63 golf courses and counting, Cadi’s unique technology will be available to over 250,000 golfers once installed.

We hope to further these partnerships as we continue to test on these courses.

Cadi Kiosk is the first and only technology of its kind and we feel passionate about opening up our company to our community to help you make money!

Our mission is to create a better shopping experience by sharing our knowledge in this space, while making customers money as they take part in the future of golf retail.

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Why the Current Golf Retail Model is Broken

From how you play the game to your level of experience and expertise, to the clubs themselves change is the only thing constant in golf. 

We guarantee you’re not the same golfer now compared to the first time you teed off. Your relationship to the game evolves as your physical ability, and mental understanding of how the club hits the ball grows as your skill increases.

It’s likely that the clubs in your bag have also changed, as brands frequently update clubs with new technology and manufacturing techniques that influence design and gameplay. 

So if you’re going to play this game for many years like our CEO and Co-Founder Tyler Gottstein, understand that your game is always evolving and that sooner or later, you’re going to need new gear.

But even though the industry has changed, the way we buy clubs has stayed relatively the same. Tyler recalls his last experience trying to buy a new driver, “I’m an everyday golfer and extremely passionate about the game. I needed to buy new clubs, so I went the normal route of going into a golf shop. I had no idea which clubs were best for me. I had no idea what brand I wanted. The salesman provided little information that helped me select a club. He suggested a couple of clubs, and I tried them into a net. I made a decision based on my favorite brand and not on the club’s performance. It was a week later when I tried that club for the first time from the tee. It was clear right away that club was not the right fit for me. It was not good at all. The club wound up sitting in my garage, a complete waste of money.”

He continues, “I realized that the right equipment is just as important as how we play. The current purchase experience is completely outdated, broken, and not designed to be user friendly.” By breaking down how the current golf retail model is broken, we hope to show you that it’s time for disruptive change in the industry and how we at Cadi are positioning ourselves to be that change.

 Problem #1: Public golf courses do not sell clubs anymore. 

The big-box Golf shop and the internet have killed the golf course pro shop. When was the last time you purchased golf clubs from the pro shop? 

We’re betting it has been a long time, and if you did, we know the selection available was small to none with no realistic demo experience.

So what are you forced to do instead? You have to buy them at a store, deal with a salesperson, take them home, set up a time to play around, then go see if the new gear you just spent $500 to $1,000, or more, is going to work.  

Demo Days are the only demo opportunity, but they are infrequent and often do not offer multiple brands. Demo days leave you wanting more.  

Golf pros shops can’t compete with big-box retailers and the internet.

Thus, the in-store retail model is not aligned with your best golf interests, which can ultimately lead to dusty golf clubs in your garage, like Tyler’s new driver.

 Problem #2: The Online Shopping Selection is flooded with variety, filled with two million fake clubs, and requires long shipping periods.

The internet offers an alternative to visiting a golf shop. Without guidance, how are you supposed to sort through thousands of products available online? 

Limited selection and no demo opportunity make it hard to choose the right gear. Plus, there is always a risk that the club you’re buying is fake, with no real way of discerning whether your new investment is the real deal or not. 

You do not know what you are buying until the product arrives. The shipping period is not convenient, and the return process is a pain.

 Problem #3: You Can’t Try Clubs on The Course With In-Store or Online Purchases

The only way to confidently know if your new club is the best fit for your body and your game is to try clubs is on the driving range or during your round. There is no better place than hitting fairways and greens to get a feel for the demo. 

Yet, there is currently no way for golfers to demo new clubs confidently without a purchase commitment. 

In a day and age where shopping needs to be personalized and create a great user experience, we feel the current golf retail model falls extremely short and needs change.

 Cadi’s Autonomous Retail Technology is The Change The Golf Retail Model Needs

At Cadi, we’re using technology to upgrade the golf shopping experience. 

Rather than having to drive to a store or scroll through clubs online, Cadi’s Autonomous Kiosks allow you to demo and purchase clubs at your local driving range and course. 

For only $10, you can demo the latest and greatest golf clubs from reputable brands, play an entire round, and commit when you’re confident your new club is taking your game to the next level. 

Because here’s the thing: 

The golf shopping experience needs to be personalized. 

In Tyler’s words, “Retail technology that changes the world will make the consumer feel good when they locate and purchase exactly what they’re looking for without the hassle of returns and salespeople.” 

The Cadi retail model puts the product you want to try out in your hands while you’re playing your round. It also gives you a chance to try several products before making a final decision on what to buy, without dealing with shipping and returns. Cadi’s AI technology and app also keeps track of your preferences. Through repeated interaction, our technology gets to know you and the brands you love; that way, we’re offering you only the best gear for your game. 

If you’re a golfer or sports-lover who is excited to see these changes to the sports retail model, then we want to excitedly encourage you to join our community and mission as an investor. 

Cadi is holding an equity crowdfunding campaign to utilize the crowd’s power to make our vision come to fruition and ultimately place a Cadi Kiosk on a course near you. 

Join us today as an investor on StartEngine to make the retail golfing experience more enjoyable, more profitable, and much more effective.