CARLSBAD, Calif. (December 1, 2009) – Tee Guard, Inc. is proud to announce that two of its tees finished first in overall performance categories when tested by Golf Test USA. There are only a few high performance golf tees used on the PGA Tour; Epoch Tee, Zero Friction and Launcher Tee are the three main composite tees that are used by tour professionals. More and more professionals are switching from standard wood tees to high performance golf tees. Why? Less Friction = Greater Distance! It also equals greater accuracy! Testing is now done at such a high level, which makes it possible to determine at the point of contact what the compression effect has on the tee surface and golf ball surface. A point of interest in the Golf Test USA report, {www.golftestusa.com} is that they did not use equipment to accurately measure the true distance advantages. The rating summary is based on the top performance golf tees:
High Performance Category Tee Type Rating
I. Design Launcher II 8.9
Launcher Pro 8.8
Epoch 8.8
Pride Pro 8.8
Zero Friction 8.7
Brush Tee xlt 8.2
II. Durability Launcher II 9.2
Launcher Pro 9.2
Epoch 9.1
Pride Pro 8.2
Brush Tee xlt 8.2
Zero Friction 8.1
III. Consistent Height Launcher II 9.1
Pride Pro 9.0
Brush Tee xlt 9.0
Epoch 8.9
Launcher Pro 8.5
Zero Friction 8.4
IV. Distance ** Zero Friction 9.1
Epoch 9.0
Launcher II 8.9
Launcher Pro 8.9
Pride Pro 8.8
Brush Tee xlt 8.8
4 Category Results Overall Rating Launcher II 36.1
Epoch 35.8
Launcher Pro 35.4
Pride Pro 34.8
Zero Friction 34.3
Brush Tee xlt 34.2
** not measured with actual testing equipment.
Launcher Tee has been tested through an independent robotic test lab. Our tests measured an increase of 3 yards carry over a standard 2 ¾” wood tee using a 92 mph golf club speed. Some professionals are skeptical that distance is in fact increasing and many continue to view the tee as just an object to sit the golf ball on. “From my discussion with our tour players, I tell them they can go hit on a shot glass of dirt, like they did 100 years ago, and your probably going to be just fine, though test results are accurate, the number one reason they like Launcher Tee is that they only need one in there pocket! They like the fact that it is a traditional looking golf tee….however, I tell them that they do achieve a cleaner release point as the ball bites and leaves our tee surface.” said Scott Zeida, marketing director for Tee Guard Products. Launcher Tee stands alone in a number of important issues:
#1 – Launcher Tee is not a gimmicky product. It is a traditional looking tee.
– The technology is in the ball seat area. Super small and super slick!
– We did our prototype testing at the highest level – with PGA Professionals / Tour Players / Collegiate Coaches. From there we made our final product.
– One of our proudest moments – was when we were given PGA Tour credentials as an Equipment Manufacturer. This really solidified that our golf tee is not an accessory but is part of the ensemble of what a golfer needs and would choose for having the best tee available.
#1 – Launcher Tee is unbreakable.
– Though at some point the ball seat area can be worn, and replacement is necessary, our tee may last a lifetime. Therefore Launcher Tee is truly the most eco friendly golf tee there is! Save the wood for more useful endeavors.
We are very pleased to have some of the top players in the world using Launcher Tee. “I remember very clearly the day I met one of the top golf executives at Nike, and he told me very frankly, if your tee is good the players will use it, and you will not have to endorse anyone!” said Scott Zeida. This has proven to be true. We do not have to pay any player to use our tee.
One of highlights for 2009 was providing tees for the Masters, US Open and PGA Championship, as well as the Memorial. Launcher Tee is proud to work with Clemson University, Ben Hogan Golf Schools, Tiger Woods Foundation, Owens Corning and many other outstanding institutions, companies and individuals.
Our philosophy has been and will always be – the top Player will use Launcher Tee, it simply takes time to get Launcher Tee into ‘everyone’s hands!’ Contact us anytime!
Contact:
Scott Zeida
Launcher Tee
E-mail: scott@teeguard.com
Phone: 360-618-3482
