August 24th is more than just a date. For athletes, creatives, grinders, and dreamers everywhere, 8/24 is a day to pause and reflect on the impact of one of the greatest to ever do it. Kobe Bryant wasn’t just a basketball player, he was an icon who redefined what it meant to attack life with relentless focus, creativity, and passion.
For us at Muni Kids, Kobe’s influence runs deeper than just being fans of the game. His mentality shaped how we approached golf growing up, how we pursued our dreams as brothers and business partners, and how we continue to pour into building this brand every single day.
Today, as we celebrate Kobe Day, we also drop something special that’s been on our hearts for a while: the Muni Mamba Crazy 8 Golf Headcovers (Limited Edition) and the Muni Mamba Crazy 8 Putter Headcovers. These are available for only one month, starting today, and they aren’t just headcovers... They’re a tribute to the mentality that changed how we live, play, and create.
But before we get into the product, let’s dive into how Kobe and the Mamba Mentality have influenced us personally and professionally, and why his legacy flows through the DNA of Muni Kids.
Growing Up on Kobe
Back in the late ‘90s, when we were kids glued to the TV, it wasn’t just about watching the Lakers win. It was about seeing a young guard with number 8 on his back who didn’t care that he was going up against legends. He brought an edge, a swagger, and a work ethic that resonated with us even before we fully understood it.
We didn’t grow up in country clubs with perfect greens or private coaches. We grew up learning to grind on muni courses, just like we saw Kobe grind in empty gyms. There was something about watching him shoot jumpers in the dark, putting in extra reps when no one was watching, that stuck with us. It felt like the same blueprint we were following when we snuck onto courses, practiced in the backyard, or chased the game we loved without access to the “traditional” golf path.
Kobe showed us that obsession isn’t a flaw—it’s a gift. And that lesson didn’t just stay with basketball. It carried into our golf swings, our creativity, and eventually, the foundation of Muni Kids.
Drew’s Take: Learning to Compete
For Drew, Kobe was the blueprint for competition. Golf is a lonely sport, just like basketball can be when the ball is in your hands and the game is on the line. The difference between winning and losing often comes down to whether you can lock in and trust your work.
(Rings Print by Drew Reinland available at planetgoddamnstudio.com)
Kobe’s mentality wasn’t just about winning games, it was about demanding more from yourself every single day. That translated perfectly to Drew’s golf journey. He didn’t care about looking pretty on the range; he cared about showing up when it mattered, competing under pressure, and always believing he could beat whoever was in front of him.
(Kobe's Sorcerers Stone Print by Drew Reinland available at planetgoddamnstudio.com)
That Mamba Mentality became part of his DNA: confidence rooted in preparation. It’s the same approach he brings to designing, painting, and leading within Muni Kids today.
Maxton’s Take: The Creative Drive
For me, Kobe was more than just a competitor... He was a creator. He saw the game as art, and that perspective shaped how I approached not just golf but also creativity and business.
I remember watching interviews where he talked about storytelling, film, and music, and realizing that greatness isn’t one-dimensional. Kobe showed me that you can be locked in on your craft and still expand your horizons. That’s exactly what Muni Kids has always been about: blending golf with street culture, music, art, and creativity.
When I’m working on a new design, building an event, or brainstorming what’s next for the brand, I think about Kobe’s willingness to go beyond what people expected. He wasn’t afraid to take risks, to reinvent, to push boundaries. That’s what keeps me inspired to make Muni Kids more than just a golf brand, it’s a lifestyle, a culture, a movement.
Mamba Mentality in the DNA of Muni Kids
If you’ve ever stepped into the Neighborhood Golf Shop in Portland, or come out to one of our Urban Golf Meetups, you know the vibe is different. That’s intentional. It’s not about fitting into the traditional golf world—it’s about breaking it down and rebuilding it in our own image.
That spirit comes directly from the Mamba Mentality:
• Relentless Work Ethic → Whether it’s late nights packaging orders or hours spent painting headcovers by hand, we don’t cut corners.
• Fearless Creativity → We take risks with designs, collaborations, and events that don’t look like “traditional golf.”
• Competitive Spirit → Every drop, every meetup, every tournament—our goal is to raise the bar and keep pushing the culture forward.
• Legacy-Driven Mindset → Muni Kids isn’t just about us. It’s about creating a platform for the next generation of golfers, artists, and dreamers to feel seen.
Every stitch of fabric, every mural Drew paints, every caption I write—we do it with that same obsessive pursuit of greatness Kobe embodied.
Why “Crazy 8” Matters
When it came time to design a piece that paid tribute, the number 8 just made sense. It’s a nod to those early years when Kobe first broke into the league, raw but fearless, ready to take over the world.
The Muni Mamba Crazy 8 Golf Headcovers and Muni Mamba Crazy 8 Putter Headcovers capture that energy. The design is about channeling the spirit of someone who inspired us to chase our own dreams in our own way.
These headcovers are built to stand out in your bag the same way Kobe stood out on the court. They’re bold, unapologetic, and they carry a message: protect your clubs, protect your craft, and always carry that Mamba edge with you on the course.
And just like Kobe’s career had chapters, these headcovers are only here for a short run. They’re available for one month only, starting today, and then they’re gone forever.
Kobe’s Legacy in Our Daily Lives
One of the things that makes Kobe’s impact so powerful is how personal it feels. You don’t have to be a basketball player to get it. You just have to be someone with a dream, someone willing to put in the work.
For us, it’s the little things:
• Morning grind → Just like Kobe was known for being in the gym before sunrise, we start our days early with coffee, sketchbooks, and ideas.
• Attention to detail → Whether it’s the stitching on a headcover or the layout of a blog post, we obsess over details because details matter.
• Resilience → There have been setbacks, struggles, and plenty of times when it would’ve been easier to quit. But Kobe taught us to embrace those moments as fuel.
That’s why celebrating 8/24 isn’t just about looking back, it’s about recommitting ourselves to living with that same intensity every day.
Carrying the Mentality Into the Future
The world lost Kobe too soon, but his mentality didn’t die with him. It lives on in every kid who stays late to practice, every creative who stays up working on their vision, and every golfer who believes they can make something happen from the rough.
For us at Muni Kids, it’s a responsibility. We don’t just run a brand—we run a movement built on grit, creativity, and community. That’s the Mamba Mentality applied to golf culture, and we plan to keep carrying that torch.
Final Thoughts
Kobe once said: “The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.”
That’s exactly what we’re trying to do with Muni Kids. We’re not here to tell you how to play golf, how to dress, or how to live. We’re here to inspire you to chase your version of greatness with everything you’ve got.
So today, on Kobe Day, we encourage you to pause and reflect. Think about how the Mamba Mentality shows up in your own life. And if you want a reminder to carry with you on the course, check out the Muni Mamba Crazy 8 Golf Headcovers (Limited Edition) and the Muni Mamba Crazy 8 Putter Headcovers before they’re gone.
This drop isn’t just a product... It’s a tribute. It’s a thank you. And it’s a reminder that legends live forever.
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