Philadelphia, PA. – December 3, 2007– Green Keepers, Inc. is launching the race for distance in the performance tee market by introducing the “4 Yards More” Golf Tee. The tee was scientifically proven in both “Robotic” and “Field” tests to outdistance wooden tees. The results from both tests were averaged to create the name “4 Yards More” Golf Tee, a reusable, polymer tee that consistently increases driving distance an average of four additional yards, while reducing the impact on forests. The tee is being successfully used professionally on the PGA, Champions, LPGA and Nationwide Tours. (See how it works).
The technologically-advanced tee is designed with a rigid polymer stake and dynamic elastomer crown. The body and individual fingers of the crown flex with the force of the drive to reduce resistance at impact. The ball launches off the tee with less friction and low ball spin resulting in longer, straighter drives and superior overall performance compared with wooden tees.
The “4 Yards More” Golf Tee is the official tee sponsor of the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando at the Indoor Demo Range, January 17-19, 2008. Free samples will be available at the range and at Green Keepers booth #4029. This will be a wonderful opportunity for industry professionals to see how these tees perform. They really make teeing off and making solid contact with the ball easy.
The “4 Yards More” Golf Tee has earned a Champions Tour victory as Gil Morgan, a top senior player and multiple tour winner, won the Wal-Mart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach, September 2, 2007. Morgan says, “I am hitting the ball farther with better control. That is the edge I need on tour.”
Another great advantage of the “4 Yards More” Golf Tee is the height gauge, which gives golfers consistent tee depth, providing the perfect launch angle. This allows golfers to focus on a consistent swing, helping them gain distance and accuracy.
Golfer’s also love the “4 Yards More” durability. The dual-material construction allows for over 100 drives. Pros and superintendents are thrilled that people retrieve these tees, keeping golf courses free of discarded disposable tees.
The “4 Yards More” Golf Tee was tested against wooden tees for distance in two tests. First, in a robotic swing test at Golf Laboratories, Inc. in San Diego wooden tees were outdistanced by an average 3.9 yards. In a field test, conducted by the Industrial Research Center, ten average golfers–specifically chosen because they were not low handicap players– hit ten shots off of wooden tees and the “4 Yards More” Golf Tee. The results were an average of 4.2 yards in favor of this groundbreaking tee. Bob Russel, a 21 Handicap; really likes the consistency it brings to his game. “I never know how far to put the tee in the ground. This tee has the gauge so it is the same every time. It really helped me. I was like a different golfer, just call me ‘Super Bob’, I went 35 Yards farther.” According to Green Keepers, these tests are just the beginning of the continuing process to improve tee performance. The company’s engineers are already investigating methods to create even less resistance, and beginning prototypes of the next generation of the “4 Yards More” Golf Tee line.
LPGA Pro, Jackie Gallagher-Smith says the name doesn’t do the tee justice, “I’m driving it 10 yards more.” Mike McClone a Wisconsin golfer was hitting the ball so much farther his friends questioned if the tee was regulation. In fact, the tees are USGA and R&A approved.
The beauty of the “4 Yards More” Golf Tee is you can play a round with one tee in your pocket. There is no need to have 10 wooden tees stabbing you in the leg. These tees don’t break easily, and are easy to find.
The response to the initial “4 Yards More” Golf Tees has prompted Green Keepers to create sizes for all types of golf clubs. The tees are available in four color-coded sizes. The red 1 ¾ inch “Short Tees” are perfect for Par 3s and driving with irons. The “Standard Tee” 2 ¾ inches come in yellow and is the ideal choice for most drivers and driving woods. The 3 ¼ inch “Driver Tee” is blue and provides the proper launch angle for maximum distance with large head drivers. The longest tee allowed by the USGA and R&A is the green, 4 inch “Extreme” for the long Par 5s when you need all the distance you can muster. “4 Yards More” bright colors make them easy to spot in grass, reducing the chances of losing them. “4 Yards More” Golf Tees will have a Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of $5.99 for a four count package and will be available at major retailers.
Green Keepers Inc. is committed to the evolution of performance tees, and is constantly striving through research and development to create the longest playing tees on the market. Founded in 1996, Green Keepers, Inc. is a golf accessory manufacturer located in Philadelphia. They proudly make all their products in the USA. The company that set the standard in golf cleats with “outward traction” and product innovations also manufactures: Original LINEMUP, LINEMUP Pro (a ball alignment tool), HANDRI, PRO ID, GREENSMATE (ball mark and divot repair), Towel Tote and the new “4 Yards More” Golf Tees to round out the line of golf accessory products. For more information on Green Keepers, Inc., located at 2170 Bennett Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116, visit their website at www.gkspikes.com or call Matt Spinelli 1-800-317-2663. For information or, to download an editable version of the press release and pictures go to www.4yardsmore.com/news.
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