PrideSports Debuts Evolution in Golf Tees

PrideSports, the world’s leading producer of wooden alternative golf tees and probably the number one golf tee on Tour, today further enhanced the Company’s leadership in the alternative tee market with the debut of PTS Evolution™ golf tees. The newest member of PrideSports’ Professional Tee System™ (PTS) family, the PTS Evolution™, is an environmentally-friendly, plastic performance golf tee engineered with a special low-resistance head design that creates less friction between the golf ball and tee, delivering enhanced aerodynamics for longer drives.

The launch of PTS Evolution™ comes on the heels of PrideSports’ 2009 introduction of PTS Offset™, the most advanced alternative golf tee allowed by the USGA and the first to feature an offset angle to increase ball visibility and contact with the club at its maximum speed and optimum trajectory, resulting in longer drives.

“PTS has become the standard in wooden golf tees, and players from the PGA TOUR, as well as amateur golfers, utilize this system to match their tee lengths with the club head sizes,” said John Hohman, Vice President of Marketing, PrideSports. “With PTS Evolution and PTS Offset, we now have the two most innovative, high performance alternative tees in golf, and we have further enhanced the leadership position of the PTS family.”

PrideSports’ Professional Tee System™ (PTS) was created based on golfer demand, at both the professional and amateur levels, for a system to identify the golf tee lengths that worked best for today’s diverse oversize and hybrid golf club models. A proprietary, color-coding system that makes it easy to identify each of the four tee sizes, PTS offers four distinct tee models: ProLength, ProLength-PLUS, ProLength-MAX and Shortee.

Available in the PTS ProLength (2¾”) and ProLength Plus (3¼”) models, the PTS Evolution™ tees are made of recycled/re-ground plastic, and are designed to last longer while providing less waste. They are also among a select group of eco-friendly golf tees that are sold in both plain unprinted bulk quantities, as well as with custom-imprinting options. The new tees will be available in spring 2010, and will be sold at retailers around the country. Suggested Retail Price for the PTS Evolution™ tees will be $7.99.

About PrideSports

PrideSports was formed in January 2003 following Pride Manufacturing Company’s purchase of Softspikes, Inc., and its sister company Trisport, Ltd. of England. This acquisition essentially formed the world’s premier golf accessories company, as Pride and Softspikes are the world’s leading golf tee and golf cleat lines, respectively. Today, PrideSports is the world leader in the design and manufacture of cleats, spikes and receptacles for the entire golf footwear industry.

Mom forgives Tiger Woods; does it really matter what his fans think?

An understandably weepy Tiger Woods humbled himself before family and friends today to apologize for his indiscretions. Did you feel sorry for him?

I felt bad for his mom, watching her downward-cast eyes glowering noticeably away from Tiger's gaze as he spoke directly to her, espousing the importance of his Buddist upbringing and his wandering eye. Was her forgiving hug at the end of the speech out of pity or comfort?

I felt even sadder for Elin and the kids who smartly chose to avoid the circus which Woods decided was an important step towards his recovery. Tiger probably should never have even mentioned the wife and partner who stood by his side during his indiscretions as it sullied her name. Why re-hash the vision of her swinging a golf club at him?

Still, today's self-imposed "intervention" was a step that Tiger Woods felt he needed towards recovery. The public is always ready to forgive, but will we ever forget? Most of the world is guilty of their own sins and would like forgiveness when the time calls for it.

Remember Marv Alpert's sex crime or the time Charles Barkley threw a bar patron threw a window? These two in particular re-invented themselves but there are a bevy more to choose from.

Will this kill the Tiger Woods spirit of competition? Will he be able to return with the same fervor to attack records of the great Jack Nicklaus? Only time will tell.


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New Weather and Tear Resistant Golf Bags

Datrek, a Division of Dynamic Brands and a golf industry leader in golf bags, debuted its 2010 line of innovative cart and stand bags, highlighted by the Assault, Raptor and Sabre models. Marking Datrek’s first new product introduction since being acquired by Dynamic Brands, the 2010 collection combines cutting edge features with fashion forward designs that have become synonymous with the storied brand.

The 2010 collection includes a diverse selection of cart and stand bags that accommodate the needs of all golfers, whether walking the course and carrying, using a push cart or riding in a cart.

“The Datrek brand has had a long history of innovation and success. We are excited to introduce a collection of cart and stand bags that combine style with functionality, and serve to complement our existing portfolio of innovative golf bag offerings,” said Craig Ramsbottom, President, Dynamic Brands.

The abundance of design features offers golfers the ultimate in functionality, style and convenience.

Headlining the 2010 line is the Assault, an extreme performance cart bag that features a 10” top with 14 individual full-length dividers, as well as two external putter wells with noise reducing rubberized grips. Equipped with nine pockets that provide ample storage options, the Assault is outfitted with two crush resistant fleece lined accessories/valuable pockets, an oversized front ball pocket designed for embroidery, a quick grab magnetic ball pocket, and an easy access built-in insulated cooler pocket for added convenience.

The mid-sized Raptor cart bag features a 10” top with 14 individual full-length dividers and an external putter well with noise reducing rubberized grip. Perfect for keeping a golfer’s favorite drink cold, the Raptor has an easy access insulated cooler pocket and offers ample storage space including eight pockets, a dual apparel pocket with an interior mesh organizer and a fleece lined accessories/valuables pocket.

The lightweight Sabre stand bag, weighing in at less than 6 lbs., is perfect for the avid golfer who enjoys walking or riding. Offering a variety of user-friendly benefits, the bag includes a 10” top with eight individual full-length dividers, nine pockets for ample storage space, a scorecard holder sleeve and an easily accessible insulated water bottle holder and ball pocket. In addition, the Sabre is designed for added comfort while carrying, with a rubberized lift assist handle, a stylized hip pad and an ergonomic molded carry handle.

All golf bags in the collection are constructed with 420D weather and tear resistant polyester. Additional bags in the 2010 line include an assortment of cart and stand bags. The cart bag collection includes the Avenger; Fury and Falcon, while additional stand bags in the collection include the Spitfire and Osprey.

The Assault cart bag is offered in Black, Red, Copper and Hunter Green and has an MSRP of $179.95. The Raptor cart bag is offered in five color schemes including Black, Yellow, Royal Blue, Orange and Hunter Green and has an SRP of $149.95. The Sabre stand bag is offered in a variety of color combinations including Black/Black/Silver, Royal Blue/Black/Silver, Graphite/Black/Silver, Hunter Green/Black/Silver and Red/Black/Silver and has an SRP of $149.95. The Datrek collection will be available at golf shops nationwide in June 2010.

About Datrek

Datrek is owned by Dynamic Brands, the parent company for a portfolio of premium brand name companies that are all committed to the development of innovative, quality products and outstanding customer service in the golf and juvenile industries.

Golf products offered through the company’s Bag Boy®, Slotline®, AMF® Golf, Burton®, Datrek®, Devant®, Sir Christopher Hatton® and Miller Golf® brands include walking carts, golf bags, travel bags, golf clubs, high MOI putters, custom image dyed and embroidered golf towels, bag tags and other golf accessories.

Baby Jogger™ is the original inventor and manufacturer of 3-wheel joggers and all-terrain strollers while Advance Mobility™ manufactures all-terrain push chairs for children and adults with physical disabilities. Protect-A-Bub® produces pediatric recommended sunshades and all-weather comfort juvenile products. Dynamic Brands’ products are marketed in more than 50 countries worldwide. For more information about Dynamic Brands, visit http://www.dynamicbrands.com.

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