SHERMAN OAKS, CA – Grip Solid® was announced as one of three overall best new products at the 2011 PGA Expo, August 23-24, at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. PGA Professionals and golf buyers voted Grip Solid® as a top product among new merchandise displayed in the PGA Expo New Product Zone.
According to PGA Expo judging criteria, Grip Solid® was voted a top product based on Aesthetics, Differentiation/Uniqueness, Fills consumer need, Overall Value, and Packaging/Merchandising support.
“We are thrilled with the great responses we received at Demo Night and the PGA Expo,” said Katie Newman, co-owner of California-based Pomp Productions LLC. “It is an honor to be recognized as an innovative training aid by industry professionals and be awarded as a top new product. We loved meeting everyone, and look forward to working with retailers to get Grip Solid® in the hands of golfers everywhere.”
About the 2011 PGA Expo
The 2011 PGA Expo began with a new Demo Night, social golf outing and industry networking party at the Callaway Golf Center, just off the Las Vegas Strip, on Monday, August 22. More than 200 golf companies and brands presented and demonstrated their latest merchandise in the Venetian Ballroom on Tuesday, August 23, and on Wednesday, August 24. Attendees were able to participate in the comprehensive education conference; test equipment right at the Golf Performance & Training Center; uncover the newest merchandise at the New Product Center; and network with colleagues among displays of the latest golf fashion lines in the new Fashion FOREward Spotlight.
Each Show day, the energy on the Show floor was infused by numerous main stage presentations by industry leaders, golf fashion designers and PGA Professional instructors. Well-known golf instructor Butch Harmon, veteran NBC/Golf Channel broadcaster Mark Rolfing and TNT Sports Analyst/PGA.com columnist Jim Huber were among main stage presenters.
Returning to the apparel industry’s “Fashion Week” and the Venetian ballroom, the PGA Expo is positioned at the center of the MAGIC™, MODA™, MRket®, and ACCESSORIES: The Show®* events. More information about the event is available at www.pgaexpo.com.
About Grip Solid®
Grip Solid® is a thin rubber strap with a raised, flexible bar, the FLEX•BAR™, which positions the golf club in the perfect position. Soft fins along the FLEX•BAR™ conform to the taper of the club to immediately let golfers know if they grip too tightly. Worn over the glove, Grip Solid® ensures proper grip pressure and grip position to help golfers develop accuracy and consistency. With Grip Solid® golfers can practice while they play with any club to improve distance and control.
For more information, visit www.gripsolid.com
High-resolution photos and digital media kit are available at www.gripsolid.com/downloads
*MAGIC™ is a trademark of Advanstar Communications Inc. Neither MAGIC nor Advanstar Communications Inc. is affiliated with The PGA of America, PGA Expo, or Reed Exhibitions. MODA™, MRket®, and ACCESSORIES: The Show® are trademarks of Business Journals, Inc. These shows and Business Journals, Inc. are not affiliated with The PGA of America, PGA Expo, or Reed Exhibitions. PGA Expo® is a registered trademark owned by The PGA of America.
Contact:
Grip Solid®: Katie Newman, (347-326-4044), katie@gripsolid.com
PGA Expo: Sherry Major, (716) 662-3855, smajor@reedexpo.com
