TaylorMade Introduces New Line of Utility Bags

Press Release

Posted 2004-03-17

TM Backpack, TM Messenger Bag, TM Duffle and TM Wheeled Duffle; All Bear the TaylorMade Logo and TaylorMade "T" Medallion - CARLSBAD, Calif. (March 16, 2004) – TaylorMade Golf, makers of the tour-proven R500 Series drivers, has supplemented its soft goods offerings with a new line of utility bags. Four bags are available: a messenger bag, backpack, duffle bag and wheeled duffle bag. Each one was designed with practicality, versatility and good looks in mind, and all feature the TaylorMade logo and "T" medallion.

The TM Messenger Bag features nylon construction with Nubuck accents; seven pockets including a cell phone pocket and valuables pocket; business card holder; pen holder; padded laptop sleeve; carry handle; padded shoulder strap that's adjustable and removable; air mesh back pad for comfort and breathability. TaylorMade logo embroidered on the sides TaylorMade "T" medallion affixed to the front. Dimensions: 19" wide x 13" high x 7" deep.

The TM Backpack features nylon construction with Nubuck accents; seven pockets including cell phone pocket and valuables pocket; business card holder; pen holder; padded laptop sleeve; carry handle; adjustable, padded straps; and air mesh back pad for comfort and breathability. TaylorMade logo embroidered on the sides; TaylorMade "T" medallion affixed to the front. Dimensions: 19" wide x 22" high x 8" deep.

The TM Duffle Bag features nylon construction with Nubuck accents, six pockets including a valuables pocket; nickel hardware; padded Nubuck handle; and an adjustable and removable shoulder strap. TaylorMade logo embroidered on the top and on both sides; TaylorMade "T" medallion affixed to each side. Dimensions: 25" wide x 10.5" high x 13" deep.

The TM Wheeled Duffle Bag features nylon construction with Nubuck accents; eight pockets including a valuables pocket; nickel hardware; three padded Nubuck handles; adjustable and removable shoulder strap with Nubuck shoulder pad; a retractable pull handle; durable in-line skate wheels for easy transport; and durable polyurethane skids. TaylorMade logo embroidered on the top and on both sides; TaylorMade "T" medallion affixed to each side. Dimensions: 29.5" wide x 15" high x 15.5 inches deep.

"These great-looking utility bags are exceptionally functional for travel, work, school, recreation, you name it," says Keith Achman, Soft Goods Manager for TaylorMade. "For TaylorMade fans, they offer a great and useful new way to show your loyalty for your favorite golf brand."

All four new TM utility bags are available in the same black and gray color scheme. Manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the TM Messenger Bag is $109.99; MSRP for the TM Backpack is $109.99; MSRP for the TM Duffle Bag is $119.99; and MSRP for the TM Wheeled Duffle Bag is $209.99.

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. Dedicated to being the best performance golf company in 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.