Santa Ana, CA – February 20, 2014 – IOMIC USA, manufacturer of innovative, revolutionary and dynamically designed grips, announced today that IOMIC pro staff member, Karrie Webb won the ISPS HANDA Women’s Australian Open at the Victoria Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia. In addition, five other top-10 finishers also used IOMIC grips.
“We congratulate Karrie on her first win of the 2014 season and 40th career LPGA Tour victory,” stated Katz Murai, General Manager, IOMIC USA. “She has been a consistent player throughout her career and we are pleased that she continues to rely on her IOMIC grips to maintain control and feel in all types of playing conditions.”
Ranked #11 on the LPGA’s all-time list in career victories, Webb overcame a 5-stroke deficit to shoot a 4-under 68 and claim her one-stroke victory. She used her IOMIC Sticky Opus 3 and brightly colored yellow and green custom IOMIC Sticky 2.3 grips to maintain great feel and control in windy conditions on Sunday.
“I really enjoy playing with IOMIC grips,” said Webb. “They feel great and minimize torque so I have incredible control on every shot in every type of condition, including the strong winds we had on the final day of the Australian Open. Plus I really love the colors!”
Five other top-10 finishers also used IOMIC grips at the ISPS HANDA Women’s Australian Open. The second place finisher used her IOMIC Sticky 1.8 grips and shot an 11-under 277. A T3 finisher used Sticky Opus 2 grips, two T6 finishers used IOMIC Putter Grips, and another T6 finisher used IOMIC Sticky 1.8 grips.
Webb’s custom IOMIC Sticky 2.3 Grips are available to the consumer in eight attractive colors including; autumn blue, green, orange, coral red, blue, white, black, and silver gray. IOMIC Sticky grips are incredibly soft, and feature great traction and low torque. These versatile grips are suitable for all playing styles, from beginners to top ranked tour professionals. The Sticky 2.3 is the standard size grip in the Sticky series while the Sticky 1.8 is slightly smaller.
IOMIC Sticky Opus grips are manufactured using IOMIC’s special marble coloring process to create a stylish, fresh new look. Sticky grips are incredibly soft, and feature great traction and low torque. Opus 3 grips are available in a variety of body colors with a white marble design while the Opus 2 grips are available in a white body with a variety of colors in a marble design.
The IOMIC Putter Grip features an ergonomic design that provides the feel and control necessary to inspire confidence during every putting stroke. It is available in standard and mid-size with nine bold colors to choose from.
All IOMIC grips feature the revolutionary “IOMAX” technology, a proprietary compound that provides a soft feel with control. This material provides adhesiveness, is water and friction resistant and is naturally white in color which allows for a full spectrum of color – IOMIC’s signature trait.
About IOMIC USA:
IOMIC USA manufactures premium, ergonomically designed golf grips that focus on technology. The company uses a revolutionary material called “IOMAX”, which enhances grip feel, reduces torque and allows for a variety of color choices. The ergonomic design of IOMIC grips, combined with a super soft touch and feel, ensure maximum feedback and control for golfers. The launch of the Color Grip Series helped the company gain attention in the industry for the wide variety of colors offered. This led to the development of the Art Grip Series, the industry’s first ever marbled grip. IOMIC grips are in the bags of many top professional and amateur golfers worldwide. For more information about the company please visit www.iomicusa.com.
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