FAIRHAVEN, Mass. -- FootJoy, the #1 Glove in Golf, announced the unveiling of the 2008-09 golf glove line. FootJoy gloves continue to deliver the best in technology, innovation and comfort throughout the entire range. The new designs and re-engineered constructions make the new FootJoy glove line fit and perform better than ever.
Performance Gloves
StaSof® – New Tour Styling – Ultimate Performance You Can Feel
* #1 Cabretta Leather Glove in Golf
* Tour Tested, Player Approved – Worn by the best players in the world.
* Sensational Soft Feel – Finest hand crafted leathers, engineered to stay softer longer.
* Consistent Precision Fit – Angled ComforTab™ closure and PowerNet™ mesh inserts.
* Powerful Grip Performance – Exclusively tanned Taction® Advanced Performance Leather™.
o Available – August 1st
o MSRP $23.00
SciFlex – New Tour Styling – Science of Comfort
* #1 Combination Glove in Golf
* Tour Tested, Player Approved – Worn by the best players in the world.
* Sensational Soft Feel – finest hand crafted leathers, engineered to stay softer longer.
* Consistent Precision Fit – Angled ComforTab closure and PowerNet mesh along the back panel and across the knuckles. FiberSof microfiber offers extraordinary fit.
* Powerful Grip Performance – Exclusively tanned Taction Advanced Performance Leather.
* Cool, Dry Performance – Proprietary MicroVent™ Moisture Control Leather promotes a cooler, drier more comfortable glove.
o Available – Now
o MSRP $18.00
Core Gloves
SofJoy® – New Contoured Fit – Fit, Feel, & Flex
* Contoured Easy Fit – High performance FiberSof microfiber and angled tab closure provides a comfortable, consistent fit.
* Soft Cabretta Leather Palm – Ensures a soft feel, plus perspiration resistance and durable, comfortable grip.
* Flexibility, Breathable, and Durable – PowerNet mesh across the knuckles, along the back and down the fingers provides golfers increased comfort and improved breathability.
* Exclusive Q-Mark® Ballmarker – Gives you a quick, easy access to mark your ball.
o Available – Now
o MSRP $16.00
WeatherSof® - New Better Fit – The Revolutionary Performance Synthetic Glove
* World’s Favorite Golf Glove
* Long Lasting Durability – Premium Cabretta leather, located along the thumb and extended palm patch, extends the durability and grip performance.
* Comfortable Consistent Fit – FiberSof™ microfiber provides a softer feel and more consistent fit.
* Excellent Grip – Combination of FiberSof and Premium Cabretta leather delivers excellent grip performance.
o Available – August 1st
o MSRP $12.00
Specialty Gloves
WinterSof® - New Better Flex and Feel – The Ultimate Performance Cool-Weather Golf Glove
* #1 Winter Glove in Golf
* Warm & Windproof Fleece – Lightweight insulating fleece protects your hands in cool, windy conditions
* Weather-Shield Stretch Knit Cuff – Extended fleece with lightweight double-knit cuff keeps warmth in and moisture out.
* Sure-Grip Sueded Leather Palm – Soft, thin sueded leather palm gives you superb feel and a solid grip.
o Available – August 15th
o MSRP $22.00
Junior Gloves - The Perfect First Fit
* #1 Junior Glove in Golf
* Stretch and Flex for Growing Hands
* Just-Right Fit and Feel – Microfiber material along the back offers a consistent, comfortable fit.
* Sure-Grip Soft Leather Palm – Soft, leather palm provides a comfortable feel and solid grip.
* Exclusive Q-Mark Ballmarker Logo – Gives quick, easy access to mark your ball.
o Available – September 15th
o MSRP $10.00
“At FootJoy, we are dedicated to manufacturing the very best golf gloves in the world. We take special care in the design, development and manufacture of every golf glove to ensure this essential piece of equipment performs at the highest level of every golfer’s game,” said Maria Bonzagni, Senior Director of Marketing Gloves and Accessories – FootJoy. “ FootJoy gloves have become such an integral part of golf that in 2008, we celebrate 25 years as the #1 glove in golf. Throughout this period, we have satisfied well over 100 million golfers worldwide and become the choice by many of the best players in the world.”
For more information:
Whitney Trimble whitney_trimble@acushnetgolf.com
(508) 979-3179
www.footjoy.com
