TaylorMade Introduces Rescue dual

Press Release

Posted 2005-06-15

TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company, the world leader in hybrid sales and maker of the Rescue Mid, the No. 1 hybrid on the PGA Tour, has introduced two new hybrid models, one of which is the Rescue dual. Engineered for average players, the Rescue dual incorporates TaylorMade's movable weight technology, a revolutionary technology that TaylorMade introduced last year in the groundbreaking r7 quad driver and which gives players the power to change the clubhead's center of gravity (CG) location to promote different types of trajectories.

The Rescue dual features two TaylorMade Launch Control (TLC) ports positioned low in the back of the clubhead, near the heel and toe. Installing TLC cartridges of differing weights in the TLC ports allows the player to move the clubhead's CG position to promote a draw bias or to promote a neutral, or straight, ball flight. Included with the Rescue dual is a 14-gram TLC cartridge and a 2-gram TLC cartridge.

Because the majority of golfers hit the ball from left-to-right, the Rescue dual is engineered with added fixed weight near the heel, which pulls the CG back and toward the shaft to promote the kind of clubface rotation during the forwardswing that produces a slight draw. For players who wish to counteract the Rescue dual's inherent tendency to produce a draw, the 14-gram TLC cartridge should be installed in the toe TLC port and the 2-gram TLC cartridge should be installed in the heel TLC port. The added weight in the toe slows the rotation of the clubface, promoting a neutral, or straight trajectory. Conversely, players can increase the Rescue dual's draw bias by adding more weight to the heel by installing the 14-gram TLC cartridge in the heel TLC port and the 2-gram TLC cartridge in the toe TLC port.

The Rescue dual shares the original Rescue Mid's sleek, tour-proven shape, as well as its steel, Pull-Face construction. Producing the clubface separately from the body allows for the creation of a thin-yet-strong face that delivers high COR for optimum distance. Meanwhile, added attention can be devoted to weight distribution in the body, equaling high moment of inertia (MOI) and greater forgiveness. In fact, by spreading the Rescue dual's TLC ports and TLC cartridges far apart, TaylorMade engineers were able to improve the Rescue dual's MOI compared to the Rescue Mid by up to 20%, depending on heel vs. toe weighting, resulting in more forgiveness on off-center hits.

The Rescue dual also incorporates a new, V-shaped sole design that makes the clubhead more stable and easy to aim at address. That, combined with the simple yet effective alignment aid on the crown, help to promote greater confidence and consistency at address. At the same time, the Rescue dual's new sole design offers excellent playability from a wide variety of lies while also promoting an "iron-like" feel at impact. Likewise, the Rescue dual shares the Rescue Mid's extremely low center of gravity (CG), which makes it easy to get the ball in the air.

The Rescue dual also features a small, unobtrusive metallic swing weight plug permanently installed in the back of the clubhead, between the TLC ports. By using plugs with differing weights, TaylorMade engineers can simply and easily adjust the club's swing weight. Positioning the plug in the back of the clubhead allows TaylorMade engineers to position the CG lower and deeper in the clubhead, making it even easier to launch the ball in the air.

The Rescue dual is equipped with TaylorMade's TGT grip. Shaft options include the new M.A.S.2 65-gram graphite hybrid shaft and the new Rescue Steel Hybrid. Both are available in stiff, regular, mature and lady's flexes. Four Rescue Mid models are being offered: 2 (16°), 3 (19°), 4 (22°) and 5 (25°).

The TLC Wrench necessary to install and remove TLC cartridges is sold separately. It and additional TLC cartridges and accessories can be purchased at TaylorMade retailers or at http://shop.taylormadegolf.com. Headcover is included.

TaylorMade Rescue dual hybrids will become available at retail beginning in mid June, at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $275 per club with graphite shaft, $235 per club with steel shaft.

About Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. dba TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company

TaylorMade Golf has led the golf industry's technological evolution since being founded in 1979. In 1998 the company joined with adidas Golf, becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of adidas-Salomon AG. adidas Golf footwear and apparel is the choice of hundreds of professional golfers around the world. Consumers can find more information on TaylorMade-adidas Golf at (800) 888-CLUB or www.tmag.com , www.taylormadegolf.com , www.adidasgolf.com , www.maxfli.com or www.rossaputters.com.