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Lamkin Victory at 2013 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Congratulations to the winner of the 2013 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on his commanding victory. Equipped with Lamkin Tour Black Full-Cord grips, the champion shot 19 under to secure the tournament victory and his fourth top 3 finish in 5 starts this year. Continuing his incredible performance since the start of the year, the winner raced into the final round lead playing the first seven holes at 5 under. He maintained his position atop the leader board with steady and controlled play, finishing with a final round 65.

The Lamkin Tour Black Full-Cord grip used by the 2013 Pebble Beach champion features a softer rubber compound and a unique cord buffing process that offers a much less abrasive texture than traditional full-cord grips. While the feel of the grip is exceptionally soft, the Tour Black Full-Cord still manages to deliver the traction and high performance functionality demanded by top Tour players. This is a great grip choice for players in wet, humid conditions who are looking for a more comfortable alternative to harsher full-cord grips.

Another Win for Lamkin at UBS Hong Kong Open

Congratulations to the winner of the 2012 UBS Hong Kong Open!

Equipped with Lamkin Perma Wrap grips, the winner produced a fantastic final round 65 at the Hong Kong Golf Club to seal a victory that puts him in the record books as the oldest winner in European Tour history. Recording his third win at this tournament, the winner’s game was characterised by his immaculate approach play.

Lamkin Perma-Wrap grip is a seamless, wrap style grip with a unique unbuffed suface that provides an extremely tacky and soft feel. A great choice for players who prefer to play without a glove. The grip is the inspiration for Lamkin’s new Perma-Wrap ACE 3GEN, made with a proprietary synthetic rubber compound that offers unmatched tackiness and shock absorption. The Perma-Wrap ACE 3GEN hits stores in early 2013.

introducing gripes grip cleaning wipes

Finally! A quick, easy and super convenient cleaning solution for keeping your golf grips looking and feeling like new. Lamkin developed GRIPES grip cleaning wipes after being bombarded with golfers asking, “how do I keep my new white and color grips clean?”. Despite dozens of possible cleaning options for golf grips (with varying degrees of complexity), most golfers didn’t even think about grip cleaning until the recent explosion of white and colored grips hit the market. And while it is important to keep your grips LOOKING great, there is another very important benefit derived from regular grip cleaning: reactivating much-needed surface tack to keep them FEELING great! It’s easy to hide dirt and grime on black grips, but it’s still there and likely causing your grips to lose their surface tack.

GRIPES grip cleaning wipes are the easiest way to keep your grips looking and feeling like new. Each pack ($5.99 SRP) includes 15 large-surface wipes created specifically for golf grip cleaning. The wipes offer superior, fast-drying cleaning strength ideal for rubber and synthetic rubber grips. The convenient resealable pack fits easily into your golf bag and, when sealed properly, will last for more than a year! GRIPES will be available in November at select green grass, golf specialty shops and online retailers. Click here to find an authorized dealer near you.

Sneak Peek at Lamkin’s new 2013 Golf Grips

Memorable Tour Win at the 2012 McGladrey Classic

Congratulations to the winner of the McGladrey Classic PGA TOUR Fall Series Event at Seaside Golf Club. Equipped with Lamkin Crossline grips, the winner posted a fantastic final round 60, narrowly missing out on the elusive 59. Starting the final round 7 shots back in T27th position the winner started strongly, posting an outward 31. He then pushed on, holing a series of birdie putts for a back 9 score of 29 to take his first PGA Tour title by 1 shot.

The classic Crossline has been Lamkin’s best selling grip for more than a decade. It features a distinctive, densely spaced pattern that promotes light grip tension and provides superior lateral traction. Lamkin’s proprietary rubber compound adds tackiness and durability, while the grip’s firmness is appealing to a broad range of golfers and is a perennial favorite among Tour pros: a testament to its incredible performance.

More Lamkin Tour Wins in October

Congratulations to the winners of the Turkish Airlines World Golf Final and the Portugal Masters, both of whom use Lamkin golf grips. The winning spree started with a victory at the Antalya Golf Club. Equipped with Lamkin Performance Plus 3GEN grips, the winner played immaculate golf all week to win the Turkish Airlines World Golf Final and propel him to No.5 in the world rankings.

The Lamkin Performance Plus 3GEN grip, as used by the winner, was created with a reduced taper to rein in a golfer’s overactive lower hand for straighter, more controlled shots. The larger outside dimension in the lower section of the grip serves to help players hold off shots while still allowing the full release needed to shape the ball flight. The 3GEN compound adds the benefits of increased tackiness, greater UV resistance and improved vibration dampening. The medium firm, medium density pattern feels soft yet provides excellent lateral friction promoting a light touch and reduced hand tension through the swing,

The winner of the Portugal Masters played a brilliant final round 66, including a 7 iron straight into the hole for an eagle 2 at the 11^th. Posting a final score of 14 under, the winner had to wait to see his nearest competitor lip out at the 18^th before his second victory on the European Tour was confirmed. His grip of choice is the Lamkin Tour Black Full-Cord. One of the most winning full-cord grips on the European Tour, the Tour Black features a soft rubber compound and a unique cord buffing process that offers a much less abrasive feel than traditional cord grips. While the feel of the grip is unusually soft, the Lamkin Tour Black Full Cord still manages to deliver the traction and full cord functionality that cord players require.

Golf’s Color Trend Shows No Sign of Slowing in Lamkin’s 2013 Portfolio

Leading golf’s current color trend, Lamkin Grips will release several additional color options in the R.E.L. 3GEN Standard, Midsize and Oversize models. The expansion of the R.E.L. 3GEN golf grip line will include a neon pink option in a standard size model, as well as a red, blue, orange, gray and electric blue option in both the midsize and oversize models.

Golfers who play with non-standard size grips will certainly celebrate the addition of more color options in such a popular golf grip. The R.E.L. 3GEN grip has already earned rave reviews from golfers for its amazing feel, tackiness and durability. With more color and size options than any other golf grip in the market, the R.E.L. 3GEN expansion will undoubtedly lead to even more glowing reviews from golfers around the world.

Combined with a comfortable and no-slip surface pattern, the R.E.L. grip is manufactured with Lamkin’s patent-pending 3GEN technology that provides unmatched vibration dampening and extraordinary grip durability. The design of the grip was created to maximize surface area contact with a golfer’s hand to ensure a confident, controlled connection between the golfer and their club.

Lamkin’s 2013 grip collection will be available through golf specialty, online retailers and green grass shops beginning in November 2012.

Lamkin Grips Proudly Covers the World at the 2012 Ryder Cup

With the start of the 2012 Ryder Cup finally upon us, Lamkin Grips congratulates members of both the USA and Europe teams on their impressive seasons. Eight Ryder Cup players will be using Lamkin grips, including the winner of the TOUR Championship and FedExCup. Remarkably, Lamkin Grips has equal coverage on both teams, with four Team USA players and four Team Europe players using their premium grips.

A popular grip with Team Europe, the Performance Plus 3GEN has been used by the winner of numerous PGA and European Tour wins since its introduction in 2010. The grip profile is slightly larger, with a reduced taper, to help golfers control their overactive bottom hand. The result is more consistent and straighter shots: a benefit two prominent Team Europe players will put in play next week.

Meanwhile, Team USA players are using a wide variety of popular Lamkin grips, including both the Crossline Full-Cord and Tour Series Full-Cord grips. Both offer incredible traction and unbeatable wet weather performance. Dozens of PGA, European and Champions Tour players currently play with Lamkin full-cord grips, which will be very well represented throughout the 2012 Ryder Cup tournament.

Lamkin wishes all of the players the best of luck on their upcoming match-ups. For the most comprehensive and current 2012 Ryder Cup coverage, visit www.rydercup.com.

LAMKIN GRIPS CAPTURES BIG WIN AT TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Congratulations to the top two finishers at this weekend’s TOUR Championship. Both players used Lamkin golf grips during their exceptional performances in the tournament.

Equipped with Lamkin’s TOUR Black Full-Cord grips, the winner was tied for the lead at the start of the day before shooting a steady 68 and securing victory by three shots. His win at the TOUR Championship immediately elevated his 5^thplace standing in the coveted FedExCup to the top spot with an enormous $10 million bonus check.

The TOUR Black Full-Cord grip from Lamkin is a favorite among top Tour players. The grip features a unique buffing process that provides golfers with a much less abrasive feel than many traditional full-cord grips. While the feel is softer and more comfortable, the Tour Black Full-Cord still delivers the exceptional traction and all-weather performance cord players demand.

Using Lamkin’s Performance Plus 3GEN grip, the second place finisher played solid and steady golf throughout the Tour Championship and will certainly bring that momentum as he prepares to represent Team Europe at this week’s Ryder Cup. The Performance Plus grip is manufactured with Lamkin’s proprietary 3GEN material for the ultimate in shock absorption, durability and tackiness. To help golfers control their overactive lower hand, the grip features a thicker shape and reduced taper profile.

LAMKIN GOLF GRIPS VICTORIOUS AT THE 2012 KLM OPEN

Congratulations to this weekend’s winner of the European Tour’s KLM Open in The Netherlands. Equipped with Lamkin’s Performance Plus 3GEN grips, the winner sank a 35-foot eagle putt on the final hole at Hilversumsche to win by two shots with a 14-under par score. His performance was certainly a delight to Europe’s Ryder Cup captain.

Lamkin’s Performance Plus 3GEN grip was created with a thicker profile, and less taper, to help control a golfer’s lower hand, ensuring more consistent and straighter shot. Made of Lamkin’s proprietary vibration-dampening 3GEN synthetic rubber compound, this tacky grip protects your hands while providing shot feedback and improved scoring opportunities, which is undoubtedly one of the reasons why Tour players, including the 2012 KLM Open Champion, choose this grip.

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