HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — SRIXON®/ASICS® is proud to announce a new golf footwear model in partnership with ASICS North America – the GEL-KAYANOTM ACE.
The foundation of ASICS golf shoes is comfort. They’re built with inspiration from ASICS legendary running shoes that are known to deliver outstanding comfort and flexibility. ASICS golf shoes are geared to work with your golf swing to help improve your stability on every shot.
“Our partnership with ASICS, one of the biggest global sports brands in performance footwear, has been a tremendous benefit for both our brands,” said Mike Powell, President of Sales and Marketing at Srixon/ASICS. “By introducing the GEL-KAYANOTM ACE, we’re excited to bring golfers the legendary KAYANO comfort and performance on the golf course.”
The GEL-KAYANOTM ACE delivers a spikeless, waterproof golf shoe with additional comfort. The TPU Heel Cradle provides increased traction while walking the course and throughout your golf swing, while working in conjunction with ASICS Gel Technology to increase shock absorption.
Meanwhile, the GEL-KAYANOTM ACE features a flexible waterproof mesh lining to keep your feet dry in the wettest conditions, while FlyteFoam Technology ensures a lightweight golf shoe that can withstand round after round.
Key Technologies
- Lightweight Frame Work and Flexibility: ASICS FlyteFoam® provides lightweight shock absorption and plenty of durability and support for golf. ASICS Gel technology is strategically placed for maximum comfort under the heel.
- Flexible Waterproof Upper: Flexible mesh provides a comfortable fit, while a thin waterproof PU lining keeps your feet dry in wet conditions.
- Supportive Fit: Air mesh and a TPU heel cradle provide a flexible yet supportive fit. Additional ankle padding helps ensure a custom fit that adapts to every move.
- Golf Specific Tooling: The FG traction sole pattern places spikes exactly where they need to be for stability and traction while walking the course. Featuring GEL cushioning for increased shock absorption, while Toe and Lateral rubber wraps help maintain stability throughout the golf swing.
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Retail Information and Pricing
GEL-KAYANOTM ACE
Pricing: $169.99
Sizes: Men’s: 7-12, 13, 14
Colors: White/Midnight; Metropolis/Gunmetal; Glacier Grey/Pure Silver; White/White
U.S. Retail Launch Date: April 1, 2022
ABOUT SRIXON/CLEVELAND GOLF/XXIO/ASICS
Based in Huntington Beach, CA, Cleveland® Golf, Srixon®, and XXIO® are all part of the Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. family and each brand enjoys a strong presence on competitive tours worldwide. Their professional staffs include players such as Hideki Matsuyama, Brooks Koepka, Shane Lowry, Graeme McDowell, Keegan Bradley, Ernie Els, Inbee Park, as well as many others. Cleveland® Golf, founded in 1979, is a leading equipment manufacturer specializing in short game technologies and solutions that benefit all golfers. Srixon®, with more than 80 years of golf ball manufacturing experience, is committed to producing the highest quality, technically innovative golf balls that offer maximum performance to golfers of all levels of ability. XXIO®, with their long-standing tradition of premium golf clubs in Japan, brings the #1 golf brand in Japan to America. Cleveland® Golf, Srixon®, and XXIO® remain steadfastly committed to providing “Tour proven, premium golf equipment to passionate golfers seeking to improve their performance while enhancing their experience playing the game of golf.”
ABOUT ASICS AMERICA CORPORATION
ASICS, an acronym derived from the Latin phrase, Anima Sana In Corpore Sano, meaning “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body.” Staying true to the philosophy by which it was founded, every ASICS innovation, every concept, every idea is intended to create the best product. Our mission is to become the number one brand for the sports enthusiast. To accomplish this, we pledge to continue to make the best product; striving to build upon our technological advances and pushing the limits on what we can learn from the body and its needs in athletic gear. We pledge to bring harmony to the body and soul.
For more information, please contact Noelle Zavaleta (714.889.5853)
