The Twister Portable Golf Ball Cleaner Update | Shark Tank Season 1

Alfonzo Dowe, an avid golfer, often found himself frustrated by missing crucial putts due to dirt on his golf ball during grudge matches. To solve this recurring problem, he developed The Twister, a portable golf ball cleaner designed to eliminate the inconvenience of stationary ball washing stations. Will he land a deal with any of the sharks? Find out in our The Twister update and pitch recap.

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to The Twister after Shark Tank.

Alfonzo entered Shark Tank Season 1, seeking $85,000 for 40% equity in his portable golf ball cleaner, The Twister. After his pitch, he left without a deal.

In terms of The Twister update, the company is still in business and has grown to $200,000 in annual revenue.

Shark	Result
Barbara Corcoran	No offer
Kevin O’Leary	No offer
Kevin Harrington	No offer
Daymond John	No offer
Robert Herjavec	No offer

Shark Tank The Twister Pitch

• Entrepreneur: Alfonzo Dowe, Sr.
• Business: Portable golf ball cleaner
• Ask: $85,000 for 40% equity
• Result: No deal
• Sharks: None

Alfonzo shared with the sharks his deep passion for golf and the frustration that led him to invent the Twister Cleaner.

He sought an investment to scale production and bring his product to the vast golf market. He is confident that many golfers face the same challenges he encountered.

The Twister Cleaner is a practical and efficient golf ball cleaning device. It’s a small, portable tool that easily attaches to a golf bag.

This allows golfers to clean their balls without needing to search for stationary cleaning stations.

Additionally, the product effectively removes dirt and grime, ensuring that golf balls remain clean and perform optimally during a game.

This not only maintains the balls’ durability but also extends their lifespan.

Its compact size and ease of use make it an essential accessory for golfers who prioritize keeping their equipment in top condition.

During his pitch, Alfonzo demonstrated how The Twister transforms a dirty ball into one that looks brand new. 

This impressed Daymond John, who said that the product was really fantastic.

Robert Herjavec inquired about sales, to which Alfonzo responded that he had sold a few thousand dollars worth online, through his website, and at flea markets.

The Twister costs $6 to manufacture and retails for $19.99. The sharks questioned why his sales weren’t higher, and Alfonzo candidly admitted that he wasn’t a businessman.

As a full-time police officer, he lacked the time and business experience to approach retailers and sell his product. 

He sought not only an investment but also a business partner.

However, Robert and Kevin O’Leary expressed doubts about the product’s appeal to the average golfer.

Alfonzo countered by explaining that there are 68 million golfers worldwide, and an equal number of loved ones are likely to buy them gifts.

Despite this, Kevin Harrington believed the product was too seasonal and declined to invest.

Barbara Corcoran acknowledged its potential as a corporate promotional item but, being indifferent to golf, also passed on the opportunity.

Robert wasn’t convinced it was a hole-in-one, and Kevin O. turned down the deal because there were no existing orders.

Daymond John, the final shark, opted out because he didn’t know enough about the sport.

As a result, Alfonzo left without a deal. If you want to know what happened next, keep reading The Twister update to find out.

Shark Tank The Twister Update

Our The Twister update found that shortly after its episode airing, the company capitalized on the media exposure and boosted its sales.

However, at the time of writing, the company’s official website is no longer active.

Despite this, the product is still available on Amazon, and The Twister now generates $200,000 in annual revenue.

It seems that not much has happened with the company since Shark Tank. If we get another The Twister update, we’ll be sure to let you know.

Would you like to know more about the other companies featured in Season 1, Episode 11? Follow the links below for our other company updates from the episode.

• Romp n’ Roll Update
• Hells Bells Update
• The Chef in Black Update
• Ink Flip Update

Before you go, check out our Shark Tank Season 1 page for more updates