Top honors awarded to the new Hyper-Lite 4.5 stand bag and the Org 14X cart bag
CARLSBAD, Calif., May 16, 2012 – Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) announced today that it has earned two gold medals in Golf Digest’s 2012 Golf Bag “Hot List,” which appears in the June 2012 issue. This year’s Golf Bag Hot List includes a comprehensive evaluation of 65 golf bags conducted by a team of judges. Two of the eight gold medals awarded went to Callaway Golf products – the Hyper-LiteÌøå£å» 4.5 stand bag and the Org. 14XÌøå£å¬ cart bag.
The Hyper-Lite 4.5, Callaway’s premier lightweight bag in its stand bag category, features the XTTÌøå£å¬ (Xtra Traction Technology) base, stabilizing the stand system to help eliminate slipping during stand activation. Weighing just four and a half pounds, the Hyper-Lite 4.5 makes walking 18 holes easier on a golfer’s shoulders and back than ever before while not limiting the amenities that golfers desire over a four-hour round. An extra padded 4-point double strap (that can be converted into a single strap) distributes weight across the golfer’s shoulders, while a ventilated foam hip pad adds meaningful comfort. The bag’s 11 pockets can store ample golf supplies and valuables. Available in five colorways, the Hyper-Lite 4.5 is available now for $169.99.
Designed for golfers who prefer to ride in a cart, the popular Org 14X cart bag was also awarded gold in this year’s Hot List for Callaway. Golf Digest noted, “This lightweight cart bag has 10 pockets (all facing forward) with a cooler pocket big enough for more than you can – or should – drink.” Engineered for convenient access to the clubs the Org 14X features a 10-inch, 14-way stadium top with molded rubber dividers that minimized club rattling and shaft wear. The bag also has an integrated and protected putter well. The Org. 14X is available for a new product introduction retail price of $199.
“We are excited that Golf Digest has acknowledged our dedication to authentic and innovative bag offerings for golfers,” said Sjoerd Hanselaar, Director, Global Accessories, Callaway Golf. “The Hyper-Lite 4.5 and the Org 14X each bring meaningful features that help golfers feel better on the course and provide ample storage while still protecting their equipment.”
High-resolution images of all Callaway Golf products, including the award-winning bags, are available for immediate download via the Press Center portion of Callaway Golf’s website: www.callawaygolf.com/presscenter.
About Callaway Golf
Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:ELY) creates products and services designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf apparel, footwear and accessories, under the Callaway Golf® and Odyssey® brands in more than 110 countries worldwide. For more information please visit www.callawaygolf.com or shop.callawaygolf.com.
Contact:
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Callaway Golf
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