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Odyssey to Offer ProType Phil Mickelson Putter

Limited Edition Debuts Amid Dominant Run for Odyssey on the World's Major Tours

CARLSBAD, Calif., April 26, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) today announced the introduction of the Odyssey(R) ProType(TM) 82 Putter, a limited edition design inspired by the same model Phil Mickelson used to win his third Green Jacket. Only 82 right-handed and 82 left-handed ProType putters will be available for purchase in the United States. The Callaway golf putter might be available at www.onlygolfthailand.com.

Beginning May 10 at 11:00 AM ET (8:00 AM PT), those interested in owning one of these limited edition putters can sign up to be eligible for purchase on a first-come basis at OdysseyGolf.com. Each of these 164 individually numbered, limited edition putters features a green highlight on the sole, a nod to Mickelson's win at Augusta earlier this month.

Since the year 2000, Odyssey has been the # 1 Putter across the world's major professional tours in wins, usage and top-10 finishes. Throughout 2010, Odyssey putters have performed particularly well on the PGA Tour, already claiming a total of eight victories--the majority of which were captured by models featuring Odyssey's distinctive White Hot and White Ice(R) inserts, which run across the face of the putter. Odyssey's eight PGA Tour wins is more than putters from Ping(R), TaylorMade(R), Nike(R) and Rife(R) have combined in 2010. Callaway Golf Hong Kong might stock it.

The ProType 82 features Odyssey's new White Ice insert, with a Tungsten weight behind it, along with a single white sightline that stretches from the face of the putter down the back flange--a look requested by Mickelson himself. These limited edition PT 82 putters will also come with a Phil Mickelson Limited Edition headcover and a Black Series grip, identical to what the four-time major champion used to win at Augusta.

"I'm very excited that the designers at Odyssey have produced this limited edition putter with the same design as my gamer," Mickelson said. "Tournaments are won and lost on the green, which is why I rely on Odyssey technology. Our design team gives me the best chance to win. Odyssey's winning results on tour are a testament to their engineering capabilities."

"We develop more putters for tour players around the world than any other company," said Austie Rollinson, Principle Designer for Odyssey Golf. "Phil came to us a few years back to develop this particular model and he's obviously had great success with it on the PGA Tour. The ProType 82 Putter was developed due to the large number of requests we receive from people interested in the product that Phil uses on the game's biggest stage."

"There are also a handful of ProType putters like Phil's in development and in play on tours across the world," Rollinson added. "We firmly believe that in order for Odyssey to remain the dominant putter company in the world, it's crucial that we continue to develop and vet our ideas with the best players in the game." Golf Shop Thailand definitely will try to get this Callaway golf putter.

Each of the 164 individually numbered, limited edition ProType 82 putters will be available at an asking price of $500. For more information on this offer and Odyssey's complete lineup, please visit http://www.odysseygolf.com/. High-resolution images of all products are available for immediate download via the Media Center portion of Callaway Golf's website: www.callawaygolf.com/Global/en-US/MediaCenter.html.

Project X Shafts from Golf Shafts Asia

Project X Rifle shafts have been embraced by professional and amateur golfers for their smooth feel and vibration dampening. All Rifle shaft sets are Frequency Matched to ensure identical shaft stiffness from club to club. The Rifle Project X Shaft is the most advanced and most talked about Rifle shaft to date.

What Makes It Work? The Project X shafts feature a constant taper throughout the entire length of the shaft. This constant taper increases the energy transfer to the ball and produces higher, flatter shots. The taper is different in each shaft of the set to produce optimal performance with each club.


The Project X shaft is definitely geared for the stronger player. This is a tour weight shaft that produces a low spinning, penetrating trajectory. This shaft is used by many professional and top amateur players who really attack the ball. These players will benefit from the flatter trajectory and overall stiffness of the Project X shaft. Royal Precision has also introduced a Rifle Project X High Launch version for the mid to high handicap players.

Most players have commented that the Project X gives them more control and a more stable feel compared with Flighted Rifle shafts from Royal Precision. Project X will also feel stiffer than other Rifle shafts. The most common complaint we hear regarding the Project X is that the high balance point puts too much weight in the players hands and not enough in the head. A lot of golfers really like the look of this shaft, stepless with a brushed satin finish.

To buy project x shafts visit www.projectxshafts.com or www.golfshaftsasia.com

Ernie Els Rides New Callaway Driver, Golf Ball & Odyssey Putter to Victory

FT Tour Driver, Tour i(s) Golf Ball and Odyssey White Ice Putter Pave Way to Big Win at Doral's WGC-CA

CARLSBAD, Calif., March 15, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) staff professional Ernie Els performed brilliantly over four rounds at the WGC-CA Championships held this past weekend at Doral Golf Resort in Miami. Eventually winning by four strokes over a star-studded field, the "Big Easy" dominated the competition with masterful control over every aspect of his game. After Sunday's victory, Els gave credit to the new Callaway and Odyssey equipment that channeled his triumphant passage through the blustery conditions that made Doral's infamous "Blue Monster" even more monstrous.

"First of all, my equipment is good," Els said. Speaking specifically of his new Callaway FT Tour Driver, he added, "It was great in the wind, wasn't ballooning, and I was hitting it quite long."

Callaway's new FT Tour Driver features a 440 cc multi-material clubhead with a full-length hosel and a slightly open face angle to deliver the look at address preferred by highly skilled players. FT Tour's design combines an ultra lightweight carbon composite body that delivers extraordinary accuracy and workability, with a titanium Hyperbolic clubface that yields incredible ball speeds and increased distance. Originally introduced on the professional tours in 2009 as FT-9 Tour Authentic, the tremendous excitement that was buzzing among the world's best players convinced Callaway officials to commercialize the product in 2010 as FT Tour. Els started off the year playing the new Callaway FT-iZ Driver, but decided to employ FT Tour at Doral. Both FT Tour and FT-iZ arrived at retail this month and feature a new product introduction retail price of $399.

Els' favorite new piece of equipment may in fact be the new Callaway Tour i(s) golf ball, which is the softest tour ball that Callaway has ever developed. Els first fell in love with the Tour i(s) at the WGC-HSBC Champions event in Shanghai this past November, an event he came very close to winning before finishing second to fellow Callaway staffer Phil Mickelson.

"The new Tour i(s) golf ball is phenomenal!" said Els in November, and then presciently added, "I'm looking forward to the future now and I think my equipment is spot-on." This past Sunday at Doral after finishing his flawless round, Els continued the praise of Callaway's Tour i(s), which is also Mickelson's current ball of choice. "The golf ball I'm using, the Callaway Tour i(s), it's a softer ball and my short game really came back," said Els, who likens the soft feel of the new Tour i(s) to the balata balls that once dominated play prior to the introduction of today's multi-piece golf balls.

The Callaway Tour i(s) features second-generation Dual Core that delivers outstanding spin separation for lower driver spin off the tee and higher spin within striking distance of the pin. The result is optimized performance throughout the round. Tour i(s)' advanced HEX Aerodynamics deliver a penetrating ball flight in all wind conditions, as evidenced by Ernie's performance in the high gusts that players battled at Doral this past weekend. Now available at retail, Callaway's Tour i(s) golf balls feature a new product introduction retail price of $42.99 a dozen.

Sinking clutch putts is vital to success at any level, and for that Els turned to his new Odyssey White Ice #5 model to win the WGC-CA Championship. Odyssey is the # 1 Putter across the world's major professional tours in wins, usage and top-10 finishes. The new White Ice line features a rich dark nickel finish that was inspired by tour feedback and a new insert that is 19% firmer and 92% stiffer than previous models. The White Ice insert matches well with the softer balls in play on tour this year in response to the new condition of competition regarding grooves. Odyssey's White Ice line features increased feel, responsiveness and distance control, and are available for purchase with a new product introduction retail price of $129 for core models and $179 for progressive shapes.

Buy the Callaway Driver and Odyssey Putters at Only Golf Thailand

Golf Corner Hong Kong

If you're playing golf in Hong Kong after your Thailand golf trip, stop in and see the guys at Golf Corner, who are located next to Times Square in Causeway Bay. To find out their exact location and more about this Hong Kong Golf Shop, visit their website at www.golfcornerhk.com

COBRA GOLF INTRODUCES THE ZL DRIVER

Advanced Multi-Material Design with Adjustable Flight Technology Maximizes Distance and Accuracy

CARLSBAD, CA (October 20, 2009) - Cobra Golf unveils their most innovative, highest-performing driver ever, the ZL, which is designed to help all golfers achieve more distance. ZL stands for Zero Limits; which speaks to the mindset Cobra engineers had when they set out to design the longest driver in Cobra’s 36 year history. Its Advanced Multi-Material Construction and Adjustable Flight Technology are complete game-changers. The superior performance of the ZL driver is supported by the fact that Cobra PGA staff players Geoff Ogilvy, J.B. Holmes and Jason Gore have already put the new driver in play.


"Cobra has a history of developing powerful, yet easy-to-hit drivers," says Brian Zender, General Manager of Cobra Golf. "The ZL Driver sets a new standard, in terms of providing maximum distance, forgiveness and control. It combines the best technology, materials and design we’ve ever built into a driver – plus the ZL offers the additional performance benefit of tuned ball flight. With our exclusive Adjustable Flight Technology we help avid golfers achieve maximum distance and accuracy by optimizing their personal ball flight."

ZL DRIVER TECHNOLOGY
The ZL is a high-performance driver with a clubhead that is designed to maximize distance, accuracy and forgiveness. To optimize ball speed and thus distance, Cobra engineers utilized Advanced Multi-Material Construction in which a lightweight, high strength carbon fiber crown and sole insert are integrated into a titanium 6-4 clubhead body and clubface. The titanium clubface utilizes Cobra’s patented Milled Rhombus laser-welded face insert plus a new, thinner perimeter area.

To complement the multi-material construction in the clubhead design, the ZL also features a swingweight screw which helps shift the Center of Gravity (CG) toward the heel, to help provide draw bias ball flight– while maintaining a square clubface alignment. Combine all of these design features with the longer 46" Aldila VooDoo shaft, and golfers will experience increased ball speed and optimum launch across the clubface.

In addition, Cobra’s exclusive Adjustable Flight Technology features an adjustable hosel that golfers can set to one of three face angles (O-open, N-neutral, C-closed) to provide a simple and quick way to optimize their personal ball flight.

"In the past, many club manufacturers chased various USGA limits on clubhead features and dimensions, such as Moment of Inertia (MOI), face height, COR etc," says Tom Preece, Vice President of Research & Development for Cobra Golf. "When you focus on one design variable or a combination of variables, you often give up something else in return. So the mission of our R&D team was to set Zero Limits on engineering superior performance into the ZL driver. As a result, we have created a maximum distance driver. We also focused on making ZL the best sounding driver in the market. Through extensive, sophisticated computer modeling, we achieved superior sound and feel via key frequency improvements which include a more traditional crown design. The result is the best looking and sounding driver we’ve ever produced."

Buy now at www.onlygolfthailand.com

TaylorMade Golf Balls Thailand

aylorMade golf balls are back. You and I have both seen the commercials on TV. Sergio Garcia is using them and the commercial says 120 tour pros have changed to them. It doesn’t say what tour they were on. I saw Greg Norman using one at the British Open.

There has been a lot of hype about these new TaylorMade golf balls to say the least. They are supposed to take some of the market share away from Titleist. So I bought a sleeve of them the other day. The TaylorMade golf balls I purchased were the TP Black.
TaylorMade Golf Balls get yours here!

I’ve used them for the past few rounds that I have played so I believe I have a pretty good idea of how they perform. First off these new TP Blacks are not longer than the Prov1. If anything I found them to be a little bit shorter than the Prov1, about 5 or 6 yards in fact. (I use a Sky Caddie sg4) They do have a nice boring trajectory off the driver face. I really liked it in the wind.

I found that these new TaylorMade golf balls were very consistent off my irons on longer approach shots. They bored through the wind and landed softly, with minimal roll, so I was able to fire right at the flag.

When I approached the green with a wedge in my hands is where these new TP Blacks impressed me the most. They hit the green took 1 hope and would stop, or come back 2 or 3 feet. In this respect I think they are as good as any brand out there.

I found the new TaylorMade TP Black was also very consistent off the putter. They have a nice feel at impact that sounds good and they roll true. As far as their durability goes, they show the normal wear and tear after 18 holes just like every other brand I use does. So in that respect they are the same as their competition.

Buy TaylorMade Golf Balls at OnlyGolfThailand.com