CHICAGO, December 5, 2013 – Wilson Staff is taking social media to the next level with the global naKed neXus Custom Bag Contest. Between now and February, users can visit the contest site to manipulate the colors of a blank neXus golf bag. Submitted designs will be reviewed by a Wilson Staff panel of judges and three bags will be selected as finalists based on current fashion trends, global marketability, appeal to both the male and female consumer as well as color compatibility. They will then be released and voted on by the public via various social media platforms.

The winning designer will receive his or her neXus golf bag, and that design will be used to inspire the 2015 in-line neXus golf bag.

“This contest allows us to launch a product that consumers truly want; designed for them, by them,” comments Global Director of Marketing, Doug Thiel. “It also helps us build a stronger bond with our followers on social media. Consider it an innovative way to conduct marketing research!”

The neXus, which released In October, received the “Best Overall” bag recognition in MyGolfSpy’s 2014 Carry/Stand Bag Guide. The reviewer calls it “a hype monster, but in the best possible way.” Its 360° integrated mechanism, combined with its lightweight feel and modern look, has set a new standard in golf bag development.

About Wilson Golf

For nearly a century, Wilson Golf has designed, manufactured and distributed premium and recreational golf equipment throughout the world. Since 1914, Wilson Staff irons have won 61 major championships, more than any other iron manufacturer in history. Wilson Staff continues that tradition today by delivering the highest quality golf equipment to all golfers to enhance performance on the course and overall enjoyment of the game.

In 2013, Wilson Staff’s D100 irons, driver and hybrid, as well as the DUO golf ball and FG Tour TC wedges, were all honored with Golf Digest’s Hot List awards.

Wilson Golf is a division of Chicago-based Wilson Sporting Goods Co., one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sports equipment by Amer Sports. Consumers can log onto wilsonstaff.com or call (800) 622-0444 for more information.

Rules for the contest can be found here. Images and artwork of any Wilson Staff products can be furnished by emailing Alessandra Bollero directly at alessandra.bollero@wilson.com.

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