This is not a complete answer, but it might help a researcher. TopFlite kites were made by the Crunden-Martin Manufacturing Company of St. Louis. So the fate of Crunden Martin is really what needs to be discovered. The best I've been able to find is that the firm filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1990, but whether they came out of it or were purchased or liquidated I simply don't know.
--Jeff Duntemann
Paper kite enthusiast
Top Flite clubs and golf balls operate under the parent company of Callaway Golf.
Calloway purchased Top Flite Golf in 2003. Calloway later sold Top Flite to Dick's Sporting Goods in 2012.
First of all it"s a top Flite ( really Top Flight, but advertising spelling is Top Flite) the Monokote process was originally developed for- shrink-wrapping fabric coverings on the wings of- you guessed it model airplanes. it came out in the seventies and was quite popular for a spell, as it was a proprietary product of the Top Flite company. Model airplane hobby has , sadly cracked-up and I do not even know if Top Flite is still in business. good luck! Product and system were never intended for doll work- but covering of wings on model airplanes.
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Top Flite is owned by Callaway
they were probably made in the U.K do you have a set?
There are many places where a person could buy Top-Flite golf balls. A person could go direct to the manufacturer's website. They could also go through Amazon, eBay or even Tesco.
You take your kite to the top of the mountain and when you have the kite in your "hand" you click the pole and the you have it!
Top Flite is the worlds largest golf club manufacturer.
Yes, there is generally more pressure on the top of a kite compared to the bottom. As the kite moves through the air, the shape of the kite causes the air to move faster over the top surface, leading to lower pressure above the kite and higher pressure below. This difference in pressure generates lift, allowing the kite to fly.
Choosing between the Dunlop TD Plus and the Spalding Top Flite depends on individual preferences and playing style. The Dunlop TD Plus is often praised for its durability and control, making it suitable for players seeking consistency. In contrast, the Spalding Top Flite is known for its distance and forgiveness, appealing to beginners or those focusing on power. Ultimately, trying both might be the best way to determine which fits your game better.