Hirzl Sets All-Time Sales Record For Gloves At Haggin Oaks Golf Expo

(Granbury, TX: May 18, 2011) HIRZL golf gloves set an all-time record for golf glove sales
at the recently concluded 36th Annual Golf Expo at Haggin Oaks, the nation’s largest
golf retailer and the country’s largest and most attended demo day event.
According to Mike Pompei, buyer for Haggin Oaks, HIRZL out-sold the nearest glove
manufacturer by a factor of three times and set the all-time record in the event’s 36
year history for most sales of any glove manufacturer.
“We have been carrying the HIRZL glove since the spring of 2010 and we have seen a
steady increase in sales every month,” stated Pompei. “To see HIRZL out-sell every other
brand we carry during our Golf Expo was true testament to how well these gloves
perform and how well they are being received by our customers.”
“We are extremely pleased to see our HIRZL gloves do so well with Haggin Oaks and
their customers,” said Gary Sheppard, President and CEO of HIRZL North America. “Two
keys factors were validated by our record sales. The first is that golfers will buy our glove
even when 99% of those buyers have never heard of HIRZL before. The product sells
itself. Secondly, even though our gloves sell for more than those of other wellestablished
competitors, golfers are buying HIRZL gloves for its performance, durability
and true value. Golfers realize that a higher price point is not a deterrent to buying our
quality gloves.”
“With LPGA Major Winner Anna Nordqvist recently signed to wear HIRZL gloves and
interest in the product line popping up on popular golf blog web sites it’s only a matter
of time before other retailers, green grass course, resortss and pro-shops will be jumping
on board the bandwagon to experience record sales and consumer satisfaction that
HIRZL can bring,” Sheppard added.

About HIRZL
HIRZL, headquartered in Switzerland, with North American operations based in
Granbury, TX, is a leading specialist for high performance sports gloves. HIRZL’s focus is
solely on gloves with products specifically designed for golf, cycling and horseback
riding, which is in contrast to many sports manufacturers with wide ranges of products
spanning equipment, shoes and fashion. HIRZL’s gloves are designed with the latest
scientific, technical and ergonomic mechanics data on how sports equipment is used
on the hands.
HIRZL uses exclusive GRIPPP™ technology in their kangaroo leather TRUST Series of golf
gloves that provide up to 3X better grip in dry weather and up to 5X better grip in wet
weather over other glove brands. HIRZL’s SOFFFT™ Flex Cabretta glove uses the
company’s 72-step tanning procedure that extends the peak performance level of the
glove far longer than other brands. The entire series of HIRZL gloves are washable.
HIRZL golf gloves have been reviewed by the USGA and R&A and found to be fully
conforming to the rules of golf. HIRZL is also the Official Golf Glove of the RE/MAX World
Long Drive Championships. HIRZL golf gloves are available in three series: TRUST Control
for the ultimate in grip; TRUST Feel for lower handicap players and those seeking better
grip and performance in all types of weather conditions and; SOFFFT Flex for
unsurpassed softness and long-lasting performance in a Cabretta glove. All HIRZL golf
gloves are available in men’s and ladies models, in right and left hand from small to XLarge
sizes as well as cadet sizes, and are sold at leading clubs, retailers and custom
club makers around the world. For more information please visit HIRZL at www.hirzl.com