COBRA GOLF INTRODUCES GOLF CLUBS FOR JUNIORS

Press Release

Posted 2003-09-10

Carlsbad, CA (September 10, 2003) – Cobra, the fastest growing golf club brand in the industry, enters the Juniors’ market with two new sets of clubs designed specifically for the younger player. The Cobra SZ/JR features two distinct sizes with age appropriate shaft flex, clubhead weight and grip size specifications.

“The Cobra SZ Junior sets are custom lightweight clubs specially designed to fit kids according to their age and size and are built to Cobra’s high performance standards,” said Jeff Harmet, General Manager, Cobra. “These golf clubs are designed using the same sophisticated computer-aided design programs and high quality materials as our adult models. Even the stand bag has the extensive features and eye-catching design found on our adult-sized golf bags.”

Designed to promote high trajectory for longer carry distance and forgiving performance off the tee or from the fairway, the lightweight Cobra SZ Junior sets promote a naturally faster, smoother swing, resulting in longer distance, more confidence and greater enjoyment. All shafts utilize lightweight, high performance composite materials to provide the appropriate weight, torque and flex for each age group. The shaft dimensions are also designed to provide ideal club lengths and grip sizes. The set compositions of the Cobra SZ Junior 6-8 and SZ Junior 9-11 are unique based upon the size of the golfer and performance requirements of each size category. The set compositions and specifications are:

Cobra SZ Junior 6-8/Custom designed to fit golfer heights of 3’6”-4’3” 18-degree driver/fairway metal: 32.75” length, 54-degree lie angle, 175g head weight

7-iron: 36-degree loft, 28” length, 57-degree lie angle, 230g head weight

Wedge: 48-degree loft, 27” length, 59-degree lie angle, 250g head weight

Putter: 4.5-degree loft, 25.25” length, 275g head weight

Deluxe Cobra Stand Bag: 27 inches`

Cobra SZ Junior 9-11/Custom designed to fit golfer heights of 4-4”-5-0”

15-degree driver: 37.75” length, 55-degree lie angle, 185g head weight

25-degree fairway metal: 36.5” length, 54-degree lie angle, 193g head weight

6-iron: 33-degree loft, 33.25” length, 56.5-degree lie angle, 230g head weight

8-iron: 39-degree loft, 32.5” length, 57.5-degree lie angle, 245g head weight

Wedge: 48-degree loft, 31.75” length, 59-degree lie angle, 260g head weight

Putter: 4.5-degree loft, 30” length, 300g head weight

Deluxe Cobra Stand Bag: 31 inches

All grips are Golf Pride Jr.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Metals

Head cast from 17-4 Stainless Steel

Radius sole design for easy-up from tee or turf Slightly closed face promotes square head at impact

Center of gravity is low and in back for optimal response and forgiveness across the face

Irons

Cast from Soft 431 Stainless Steel

Oversized cavity back perimeter-weighted design Forgiving radius sole design promotes higher trajectory and greater carry distances

Putters

Cast from Soft 431 Stainless Steel Computer-aided head design Lightweight steel shaft

Stand Bag

Lightweight and durable with easy release leg stand

Adjustable dual shoulder strap

Three-zippered side pockets for easy access Black with bright yellow panels, emblazoned with Cobra script and logo

The sets are attractively merchandised in an eye-catching, colorful Cobra SZ Junior Set box promoting youth and excitement. The sets will begin shipping to golf shops beginning in November, with suggested retail prices of $249 for the 9-11 model and $199 for the 6-8 set. For more information, please contact Cobra Customer Service (1.800.555.9282) or Joe Gomes, Director of Communications (1.508.979.3211) at joe_gomes@acushnetgolf.com.

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