At least 5 players, including staff professionals John Daly and Rocco Mediate, will tee-up golf’s only driver to feature innovative vertical groove face technology
Boston, MA … May 4, 2017 … Since its launch in late 2016, the innovative Vertical Groove Driver has gained widespread attention throughout the U.S. Now, the driver is experiencing a surge on the PGA Tour Champions. This week at the Insperity Invitational at the Woodlands Country Club in Houston, Texas, at least five tour players, including Vertical Groove Golf staff players, John Daly and Rocco Mediate, will tee-up the driver in competition.
The cutting edge Vertical Groove Driver, which conforms to the Rules of Golf, is designed to reduce spin at impact, forcing tighter dispersion and leading to, on average, up to 40% straighter ball flight and up to 10 yards further in driving distance. Now, some of the best players on the PGA Tour Champions are recognizing the results in competition.
“To have five players using our product in competition on tour, just a few months after launch, truly helps validate the performance attributes of the Vertical Groove Driver,” said Jeff Barry, Chief Executive Officer, Vertical Groove Golf, LLC. “This is just the beginning however, as we have more than a dozen players testing the driver on the PGA Tour Champions. Our goal remains to become the #1 driver on this tour, which features some of the most competitive and accomplished professional golfers in the world.”
Daly, and 2016 Sr. PGA Champion, Rocco Mediate, who serve as a Global Ambassadors for Vertical Groove Golf, have been instrumental in driving the performance message, as well as product demo among players on the PGA Tour Champions.
“Just for me to have this much confidence in a driver, it really sets the tone for confidence in the other stuff,” Daly told reporters about his new Vertical Groove Driver. “You know, for me out here, if I’m hitting it long and straight, I feel like it’s an advantage. I consistently hit nothing but wedges into par 4s and that’s something big for me, especially when you’re hitting from the fairway.”
The 450cc Vertical Groove Driver, which is available in both right and left handed models, is offered in 8, 9.5, 10.5 and 12 degree lofts (right) and 9.5 and 10.5 degree lofts (left), while featuring a full range of Aldila premium grade, tour-proven aftermarket NV2K series shafts as standard. The available flexes include: 45 gram L (Ladies), 50 gram A (Senior), 55 gram R (Regular), 65 gram S (Stiff) and 65 gram X (Extra-stiff). At a length of 45.5 inches, the Vertical Groove Driver provides an optimum launch angle while maximizing carry distance and ball speed for many players. It is equipped with Golf Pride Tour Velvet grips in standard, midsize and oversize models. Alternative shaft options from Fujikura, Mitsubishi and Aldila also will be available. Suggested retail price of the Vertical Groove Driver is $399.99.
More information on the Vertical Groove Driver is available at www.vertgolf.com or via social media profiles on Facebook and YouTube at Vertical Groove Golf, and @vertgolf on Twitter.
Vertical Groove Golf, LLC
Vertical Groove Golf, LLC is the golf industry’s newest original equipment manufacturer, and the first company to bring to market a golf club with vertical grooves on the club face. Backed by extensive testing from the leading independent testing facility in golf, the driver is proven to deliver better accuracy and greater distance off the tee. Guided by a leadership team comprised of accomplished business executives, and complemented by veteran golf equipment design and marketing experts, the Company’s Headquarters is located in Boston, MA, with its manufacturing facility based in Jupiter, FL. For more information on Vertical Groove Golf, please visit www.vertgolf.com.
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