THP Announces the Winners of the Readers Choice Awards Voted on By Consumers
SARASOTA, FL – (January 5, 2010) – The Hackers Paradise
(www.thehackersparadise.com
the 2009 Readers Choice Award winners as voted on by readers of the THP’s popular website and magazine.
THP and a panel of judges pick five nominees in each of the 16 different
categories and then leave it to the readers to vote on what they thought was truly worthy of a THP Readers Choice Award.
“Unlike other awards that are presented in the golf industry, THP provides consumers the opportunity to vote which reflects our unbiased mission statement of reporting on the best products regardless of outside influence such as advertising, said THP president Josh Babbitt. “We feel like this is the most effective and fairest way to determine what products made the biggest splash in 2009.”
Nominations eligible to be selected were products that were reviewed during the year by THP staff.
Following are a list of winners in each of the 16 categories:
Best Golf Bag – Bag Boy Revolver Pro
Best Ladies Apparel Brand – Lija
Best Mens Apparel Brand – Sligo
Best Fashion Accessory – Sumi-G Belt
Best Headcover – Daphne’s Talking Dog
Best Golf Shoes – Puma Swing Crown GTX
Best Premium Golf Ball (over $30) – Titleist Pro V1
Best Golf Ball (under $30) – Bridgestone e6+
Best Golf Cart – Clic Gear 2.0
Best Wedge Line – Cleveland CG14
Best Distance Measuring Device – Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC
Best Hybrid – Adams A7
Best Mallet Putter – Odyssey Sabertooth
Best Blade Putter – SeeMore mFGP
Best Driver – Taylormade R9
Best Iron Set – Mizuno MX-200
THP Media consists of four basic groups to cover every company’s needs. The Hackers Paradise website that continues growth in huge numbers daily and is exceeding their growth plans by 400% throughout 2009. THP: The Magazine, which sold out its inaugural issue in less than 48 hours in December of 25,000 copies and hits newsstands nationwide in 2010. THP Radio – Which premiers in 2010 with its first show of In the Rough with JB & Mr. Bogey and will add 3-5 more shows on top of that. And THP TV – Which is broadcast continually on the THP website and distributed through our readers to reach thousands each week. The combined spectrum of reach for THP Media dwarfs the competition and is your “paradise” for reaching consumers directly.
The Hackers Paradise is quickly becoming the destination for consumers to read about the world of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories while at the same time having a blast entering some fun contests and winning some great stuff along the way. So many websites now are throwing traffic numbers up at companies to try and draw them in to advertising dollars. THP has no advertising by policy, so the smoke and mirrors is not necessary.
Unlike other golf websites, THP produces original reviews daily ranging from the latest in men’s and women’s equipment, apparel, accessories, footwear, tees, distance measuring devices, instructional aids and more. Because THP does not accept advertising from OEM’s or other golf-related companies on its site, readers can be sure each review is thorough and unbiased. Earlier this year, THP announced the arrival of its inaugural golf magazine, which debuted in December and sold out within 48 hours. For more information about the magazine, or to learn more about opportunities with your brand, please contact The Hackers Paradise
ABOUT THE HACKERS PARADISE
Launched in 2008, The Hackers Paradise is the website for golfers of all types. From the weekend hacker to the teaching professional looking to talk about their passion. We are the website for the consumer, by the consumer. We have zero advertising and offer the readers a chance to rip through all the marketing hype that is out there and get to the core of exactly what is going on in the world of golf.
THP is co-owned by a woman, so there is always plenty of content for female golfers including daily reviews, a family and female friendly forum and weekly contests.
The sport is a passion for many and we want to share in that passion.
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Contact:
Josh Babbitt
josh@thehackersparadise.com
941-475-2394 — Direct
