CARLSBAD, CA, February 7, 2006 – Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) today announced the introduction of its Callaway Golf. X Junior Set specifically designed for junior golfers. The X Junior Set (http://www.callawaygolf.com/en.CLUBS.JuniorSets.XJuniorSet.html) includes six clubs, a putter and a bag. Each club is loaded with much of the same technological and innovative design advancements Callaway Golf has put into its men’s and women’s X Series. Clubs for years.
The X Junior Set is small in size only, designed for boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 12 and/or between approximately 4’2" and 4’11" in height. The XJ Series Clubs include two woods (a 16-degree driver and 24-degree fairway wood), three irons (5, 7, and 9), a 56-degree sand wedge and an XJ Odyssey. 2-Ball Putter.
The driver is a smaller (360cc), all-titanium version of the popular X460. Driver. Like its big brother, it features the Consistent Alignment Sole and a large effective hitting area for more distance and forgiveness. The stainless steel fairway wood features the X-Sole Design for consistent alignment and perimeter weighting to help get the ball in the air quickly and easily.
The cavity back irons feature Extreme Notch Weighting for amazing forgiveness and stability. XJ Odyssey 2-Ball Putter uses the revolutionary 2-Ball alignment system to make lining up putts easier so more putts find their way into the hole. Everything comes in a lightweight stand bag that incorporates a 3-way triangular top, seven zippered pockets, a double strap, an MP3 player holder and a rain hood.
The X Junior Set is also available in a left-handed version. It will be available at retail on February 15 at a suggested retail price of $275.
About Callaway Golf
Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf Company creates products and services designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf accessories, under the Callaway Golf., Top-Flite., Odyssey. and Ben Hogan. brands. For more information visit www.callawaygolf.com.
Contact:
Scott Walsh
Callaway Golf
(760) 804-4308
scott.walsh@callawaygolf.com
