Hands in chains
Austrian brand Komperdell has introduced the Chaingrip glove, the palm of which is made of a synthetic netting which is designed to grip the club better than normal gloves in wet conditions – working like snow-chains on ice, says Komperdell. The glove has an RRP of €29.90, but the brand tells SGB it is seeking UK distribution. The contact for enquiries is Stefan Schmeisser: sschmeisser@camaro.net.
Top half from Dwyers
Dwyers & Co, the golf trousers brand owned by Premium Golf Brands in Ireland, is launching a ‘D Collection’ sub-brand of apparel for Spring Summer 2011. D Collection will offer a complete range of clothing, from trousers and shirts to caps and belts, aimed at the younger ‘urban’ golfer.
Softspikes launches putter grip-wrap
The new Softspikes PutterGrip is a low-budget alternative to having a putter re-gripped, for golfers looking to refresh their putter grip while increasing its size. The PutterGrip is applied over existing grips in the same way that tennis rackets are re-gripped. The PutterGrips come in packs of two and with an RRP of £2.99.
Sorenstam stays with Cutter and Buck
Former women’s world number one Annika Sorenstam (pictured) has extended her agreement to wear Cutter and Buck apparel until 2016. Sorenstam has worn Cutter and Buck golf clothing since 2004, and Spring Summer 2011 will see the return of the Cutter and Buck Annika Collection to the European market.
