Daly Inaugurates New LoCo Titanium Driver Today In PGA Tour Event At Bay Hill

Press Release

Posted 2005-03-23

Driver Featuring Multi-Tune Weight System Expected To Hit Market Soon -- PGA Tour player John Daly will put into play a new LoCo® driver from Dunlop at this week’s PGA Tour Event, The Bay Hill Invitational at the Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando.

The new driver features a 440cc high-grade cast Beta-Titanium head with 8.5º loft and a multi-tune weight system allowing Daly to adjust the weight distribution in the head to his precise specifications. The driver also boasts a prototype Grafalloy® Blue shaft designed specifically for John and a new Winn grip.

“Like all players, John is continually striving to improve his game and try new innovations that can provide that extra measure of performance needed to excel at his level,” said Rick Gray, executive director of product development for Focus Golf Systems Inc./Dunlop Sports. “He’s been hitting some tremendous drives with the new LoCo® in practice and we’re looking forward to watching him put it to the test in competition at Bay Hill.”

The driver, the newest product in Dunlop’s popular LoCo® line, is scheduled for a late spring launch. A launch date and model name will be announced soon.

About Focus Golf Systems/Dunlop Sports

Among the world’s largest sports equipment manufacturers since 1907, Dunlop is the world’s No. 1 tennis ball and an international leader in golf and tennis equipment. Represented by PGA TOUR star John Daly and internationally renowned tennis stars, including John McEnroe, Dunlop continues to develop innovative products for golf and racquet sports enthusiasts. For more information, visit www.dunlopsportsonline.