Metalwood Studio

Founded 2017 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Apparel & Footwear
#76
Global Rank
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Metalwood Studio launched in Los Angeles in 2017 with a singular focus: channeling the aesthetic energy of 1990s professional golf into contemporary apparel and accessories. The brand treats the '90s tour era, Tiger's early years, loud patterns, oversized fits, and unapologetic branding, as a design goldmine, mining that period for inspiration while filtering it through modern streetwear sensibilities. The result is apparel that feels intentionally retro, nostalgic, and deeply connected to a specific moment in golf culture. Metalwood's collections include graphic-heavy tees, windbreakers, bucket hats, and accessories featuring bold color blocking, vintage-inspired logos, and references to '90s tour culture. The brand name itself is a nod to early driver technology, and the entire aesthetic is built around the swagger and exuberance of that era. It's not subtle or minimal, it's loud, playful, and designed for golfers who see the '90s as golf's stylistic peak rather than an embarrassing relic. The brand has built a loyal following among younger golfers and those participating in the broader golf culture revival. Metalwood appeals to the same audience drawn to Malbon, Macklemore's Bogey Boys, and other lifestyle-first golf brands, but with a more specific historical anchor. The '90s nostalgia isn't just aesthetic, it's cultural, tapping into a time when golf felt more accessible, less precious, and more fun. Metalwood Studio occupies a narrow but enthusiastic segment: vintage golf aesthetics for the modern streetwear generation. It's not trying to be sophisticated or performance-driven; it's celebrating a specific vibe and inviting customers to participate in that energy. For golfers who grew up idolizing '90s Tiger, watching old tour broadcasts, and collecting vintage Nike and FootJoy gear, Metalwood offers new product that feels rooted in that same spirit, proof that nostalgia, when done right, can be a legitimate design strategy.

DI Score 2.7
MoM Change +0.0%
3M Trend +14.1%
12M Trend +22.7%

Metalwood Studio Interest Over Time

How search demand for Metalwood Studio has moved over time, indexed against the rest of the field.

Brand index Global index avg Projected

Key Moments

The product, marketing, culture, and on-course moments that moved search interest in Metalwood Studio in a given month.

Feb 2026
  • Adidas and Metalwood Studio announced a limited collaboration capsule on February 16, 2026 that featured a brand film with adidas athletes Collin Morikawa and skater Nora Vasconcellos.
  • The Y2K-inspired streetwear collection launched with limited quantities on February 19 at metalwood.
  • studio and February 20 on adidas channels, driving elevated interest during the campaign window.

Rankings by Market

Brand interest is not uniform. Where Metalwood Studio is searched hardest, and where it lags, varies market to market.

Market Rank DI vs Last Month Year-over-Year Index Size
🌎 Global #76 2.7 0.0% +22.7% 3.5M
🇺🇸 United States #76 2.7 0.0% +22.7% 2.5M
🇯🇵 Japan #50 1.7 -19.0% +54.5% 77K
🇰🇷 South Korea #51 1.1 0.0% -44.4% 21K
🇬🇧 United Kingdom #79 1.8 0.0% -18.6% 292K
🇨🇦 Canada #67 2.7 0.0% 0.0% 281K
🇨🇳 China #73 3.1 0.0% 0.0% 4K
🇦🇺 Australia #29 8.9 0.0% +22.2% 103K
🇩🇪 Germany #55 2.1 0.0% +23.5% 81K
🇸🇪 Sweden #85 0.5 -22.2% -22.2% 97K
🇫🇷 France #63 1.4 -21.4% 0.0% 55K

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