Cleeks Golf Club partnered with Mimaki to create limited-edition miniature golf bag collectibles using the company's full-color 3DUJ-553 3D printer. The 15 cm replicas recreate artist-designed tournament bags from Cleeks' Art of Golf series, which were used by players during the 2026 LIV Golf season, with each model printed as a single piece requiring minimal post-processing.
The collection features 14 unique designs—one for each LIV Golf event—created by artists whose work reflects the culture of the tournament locations. Each design is limited to 25 pieces, while Mimaki also produced half-scale 50 cm display models for LIV Golf clubhouses. The 3DUJ-553 printer reproduces fine textures, smooth color transitions and more than 10 million colors, eliminating the need for assembly or hand painting.
For fans and collectors, the collaboration transforms tournament equipment into limited-run art pieces that celebrate local creativity. It also demonstrates how full-color 3D printing is expanding opportunities for premium sports collectibles and event-exclusive merchandise.
Image Credit: Mimaki/Cleeks Golf Club
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Full-color 3D Collectibles
- Advanced color-accurate 3D printing enables premium miniatures with intricate textures and gradients, opening new possibilities for limited-run collectibles without traditional assembly or hand-finishing.
- Event-exclusive Merchandise
- Scarcity-driven products tied to specific tournaments or locations create stronger fan attachment while giving brands a premium format for commemorating live experiences.
- Artist-designed Sports Memorabilia
- Collaborations between sports organizations and local artists transform functional equipment into culturally relevant collectible objects with higher emotional and resale appeal.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Sports Merchandise
- Limited-edition replicas and collectible formats are reshaping fan products by blending team identity, event storytelling and premium manufacturing.
- Additive Manufacturing
- Full-color, single-piece production expands the role of 3D printing from prototyping into finished consumer goods for luxury, entertainment and sports markets.
- Experiential Retail
- Location-specific collectibles connected to live events introduce new revenue models for venues, clubhouses and branded retail environments.
