September 27th, 2010
Lamkin had quite a great showing at the FedExCup playoffs. Not only did three of the four tournament winners use Lamkin grips, so did the THE TOUR Championship and Fed Ex Cup victor. Congratulations to all of them for their successful play. Lamkin may not be able to claim the overall quantity of players using our grips on the Tour, but we certainly can say we have excellent quality players choosing Lamkin.
So far this year on the PGA Tour, Lamkin grips have recorded seven victories and over 70 top ten finishes.
September 14th, 2010
Quietly but consistently, Lamkin has seen success on the Tour. The winners of the first two FedEx playoff events played with Lamkin grips. In addition, the winner of the Swiss Open also used Lamkin grips. On the Ryder Cup teams, four Europeans and two Americans will have Lamkin grips on their clubs.
September 7th, 2010
Although Lamkin may not have the most players on Tour using our grips, we are definitely enjoying success. A recent example, The Barclays winner on the PGA Tour, as well as the winner of the European PGA Tour’s Swiss Open, both use Lamkin grips. In addition, Lamkin grips will be present on the clubs of at least four Europeans and two U.S. players at the Ryder Cup. What may matter even more is that a huge number of consumers are playing with Lamkin grips and probably don’t even know it. We supply grips for almost all of the major equipment manufacturers.
August 23rd, 2010
Exciting news: The Czech Open winner used the Performance Plus with 3GEN grip on his driver and Performance Plus grips on his irons. Over the years, many Tour players have won with Crossline grips, but this is first PGA European Tour win with Lamkin’s new grip. We certainly expect this number to increase.
July 12th, 2010
One thing that did not succumb to pressure and heat at this year’s U.S. Women’s Open at Oakmont was the putter grip used by this year’s champion. It’s top secret right now, but this white putter grip made with proprietary 3GEN material is due to be in Lamkin’s product line-up next season. The good news is that in premier professional play it proved to be a winner. Look for it in the future!
June 25th, 2010
It’s that time of the year in many parts of the country when the weather is very hot and humid. Trying to keep your grip from slipping can be a challenge. Our new 3GEN material, found on both the white Performance Plus and on the N-DUR grips, can help prevent that from happening. If you use a wet towel to wipe the grip, it not only cleans it, the material is re-activated making it even tackier. Here is a testimonial from someone who emailed me: “I had a cool experience last Sunday. We had 90 degree temperature and extremely high humidity. I walked 18 holes and was sweating like crazy (hope I don’t make you gag!!), but my N-DUR and PP 3GEN grips got so tacky. I had the three guys in my group feel them as well as the foursome behind us. They wanted to know what I put on the grips to make them so tacky!”
May 26th, 2010
It’s that time of year when we start developing new products and thus have to come up with new names. After a few weeks of brainstorming sessions and trademark searches, I’ve come to the conclusion that naming babies might be easier. Nonetheless, it is a pretty fun and creative process and we gather input from lots of Lamkin employees. Of course, the naming experts have a lot of guidelines for what constitutes a good name–visual appearance, distinctiveness, depth, energy, positioning, sound, trademark availability, international compatibility, etc. Quite simple, right? Hardly. Of course, we can definitely over-think the process. Yes, a name is important, but the marketing and advertising behind it, not to mention the most important aspect–the product’s quality–will determine its longevity. I remember hearing many names for the first time and wondering why this or that company thought they made a wise choice. I must admit, when I first heard “Big Bertha” years ago I said to myself, “What a strange name.” Well, the product sure took off.
Last year when we doing our product naming we were thinking about Lamkin’s 85 year family history. 3GEN represents the fact that third generation is now leading the company, and it also signifies an advanced generation of synthetic rubber. (Who knew at the time that one of our competitors would come out with 2GEN.) As for N-DUR, it reflects the enduring history of our company, and also the fact that Lamkin grips are known for their durability. Another nice thing about both names is that they fit easily on our end caps! Lastly, they passed the trademark test. You’d be amazed at how many names we thought of did not.
I’m not ready to share our 2011 choices but I can say that they continue to expand on a common theme and legacy–one that we are proud of. Stay tuned!
April 21st, 2010
 Beginning this month, Inside Golf Magazine, a syndicated television show airing regionally throughout the country on Fox Sports Net, will feature a segment on Lamkin grips. Bob Lamkin was recently interviewed at Aviara and a portion of this interview appears during the show. Watch it here online. In the near future, additional web video segments featuring Bob will be appearing on www.golf.com. During the filming Bob talked about the importance of the grip, how to find the right grip, grip technology (such as Lamkin’s new 3GEN proprietary synthetic rubber) and all sorts of interesting stuff. The Grip Guy is a true expert…and quite comfortable in front of the camera. Next thing we know, he’ll be off to Hollywood to host his own show.
On a separate note, Lamkin grips scored another victory on the PGA Tour at the Verizon Heritage golf tournament at Harbour Town Golf Links.
April 9th, 2010
This is the most wonderful time of year…The Masters begins in beautiful Augusta. Early this morning, Arnold and Jack hit ceremonial opening drives. What an appropriate tribute to two great champions who have given so much to the game of golf and to the history of this tournament. What was especially exciting to us–Mr. Palmer’s driver featured Lamkin’s new Royal Blue and White N-DUR grip. Take a look at the photo.
April 1st, 2010
No one here racks up the frequent flyer mileage as much as Bob Lamkin, whether it’s checking out our factory in China, meeting with our OEM partners, or competing in tournaments. Last week Bob was in Orlando for the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Not only did he meet with many of the Tour players who use our grips (including the winner of this year’s Transitions tournament) but he also played in the pro-am with the 2009 British Open champion. (Okay, Bob’s not one to brag but I will–he often looks like one of the pros out there and no, it’s not just because he dresses like one. You should have seen the crowd erupt at Bay Hill’s 18th when he finished with a birdie. Well, maybe it wasn’t a Sunday crowd, but there were at least 25 there!)  Anyway, it was a fun event and a great way to connect in person with many of the PGA players. Of course, a highlight was eating in the caddie van, thanks to our great “Tour Guide” Mike Neal. We are also privileged to have such a special relationship with Mr. Palmer. He certainly hosts a first class event. The course was in excellent condition and the pro-am was extremely well-organized. No wonder there’s a waiting list to play in it.
The great thing about traveling is knowing that when you return, beautiful San Diego awaits. It’s not surprising that almost all of the golf equipment manufacturers are located here, although Lamkin is actually located a bit away from the pack. Our offices are in Otay Mesa (close to the border) rather than in Carlsbad. This actually makes it easy to check in on our factory in Mexico. Wow are they busy. The new N-DUR and Performance Plus with 3GEN grips are in such demand that they’re working overtime. A good problem to have!
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