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Women's Golf Unlimited Brands Announce New Products for 2002; Square Two Golf, NancyLopezGolf and Lady Fairway Aim to Strengthen Positions in Women's Market.


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FAIRFIELD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 2002

Women's Golf Unlimited (Nasdaq:GOLF), a leading supplier of women's golf equipment, today announced a slate of new products for 2002 under its three popular brands -- Square Two Golf, NancyLopezGolf and Lady Fairway.

Spearheading the lineup is a new line of NancyLopezGolf ultra-lightweight Delma irons and an upgraded set of Square Two's popular Kathy Whitworth Kathy Whitworth (born September 27, 1939 in Monahans, Texas) is an American professional golfer. Throughout her playing career she won 88 LPGA Tour tournaments, more than anyone else has won on either the LPGA Tour or the PGA Tour.  Monogram monogram [Gr.,=single letter], symbol of a name or names, consisting typically of a letter or several letters worked together. A famous monogram is that of Christ, consisting of X (chi) and P (rho), the first two letters of Christ in Greek.  Series clubs. Lady Fairway is introducing four new shoe styles for 2002.

"These products respond to specific needs of our customers and will strengthen our position as a leading supplier of equipment to the women's game," said Douglas A. Buffington, president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO)

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.

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1. A size that is larger than usual.

2. An oversize article or object.

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Larger in size than usual or necessary.

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 Delma irons feature one of the lightest shafts in golf, weighing a mere 60 grams. Designed with golf superstar NancyLopez, the Delma irons also feature progressive offset. They are named after Nancy's sister, Delma, and carry a suggested retail price of $720 per set.

The Kathy Whitworth Monogram Series, introduced in 2000 with LPGA LPGA
abbr.
Ladies Professional Golf Association
 Hall of Famer Kathy Whitworth, is now known as the Kathy Whitworth Monogram Series II. The upgraded woods feature mid-profile, offset stainless steel stainless steel: see steel.
stainless steel

Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat.
 heads. A full set of irons Set of irons can mean:
  • Halligan bar, a crowbar with a flathead axe
  • Handcuffs
  • A pair of handguns, usually matching pieces
  • A set of iron golf clubs
 carries a suggested retail price of $300, while three woods are priced $150. All are covered by a lifetime warranty.

Also for 2002:
-- NancyLopezGolf is introducing a new limited-edition Nancy Lopez Signature
Putter. The putter marks the 25th anniversary of Nancy's first year on the
women's tour, and the 15th anniversary of her 1987 induction into the LPGA Hall
of Fame. Only 1,987 of these special putters will be produced. They are priced
at $250 each.

-- The NLG Domingo Wedge series, named after Nancy's father, has been
redesigned as the Domingo II. The wedges now come in three lofts - 50, 55 and
60 degrees. The wedges are priced at $80 apiece.

-- Six Fame Series putters are being introduced. The putters celebrate Nancy's
best years - '78, '79, '80, `85, '88 and '89.

-- A new staff bag and headcovers bear the NancyLopezGolf logo in a color
scheme of black, gray, red and white.

-- Square Two's Agree line, the company's lowest-priced offering, is now known
as Agree II. The new irons feature stainless steel heads, and an oversize
cavity back, and carry a suggested retail price of $248. The woods are priced
at $132.

-- Three putters comprise the new Rave II series. They are priced at $70 each,
and come with a limited warranty, and feature the LPGA logo.

-- The Square Two XLD men's drivers are designed to offer "extreme legal
distance" off the tee. They conform to USGA rules, and can be ordered in 400-
or 350-cc head sizes. Suggested retail prices $250 for the XLD 350 and $275 for
the XLD 400.

-- Lady Fairway is introducing the Sahara, which features a Euro-fashion upper
design with a two-tone of white/creme. The shoe comes with a one-year
waterproof warranty and carries a suggested retail price of $89.

-- The Arsenal is a black and white traditional style buckle shoe, with a
convenient Velcro strap instead of a metal buckle for precise fit. Suggested
retail price is $89.

-- The Athletic Classic features an athletic style design with a
white/gray/navy upper. It is priced at $79.

-- The SureFit/LPGA Glove sports the logo of the Ladies Professional Golf
Association and is priced at $9.99.


Women's Golf Unlimited Inc., formerly known as S2 Golf Inc., markets women's and men's golf equipment throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . The company offers the Square Two Golf line of women's clubs women's clubs, groups that offer social, recreational, and cultural activities for adult females. Particularly strong in the United States, they became an important part of American town and village life in the latter part of the 19th cent. , which carry the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) logo, as well as NancyLopezGolf premium clubs, Lady Fairway shoes, and a variety of bags, balls, gloves, apparel and accessories. The company operates its headquarters and assembly plant in Fairfield, N.J., and maintains a website at www.womensgolfunlimited.com.

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2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive.
 provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and  of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the company's expectations. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the effect of economic condition, the impact of competition, the results of financing efforts, changes in consumer preferences and trends, weather conditions, and other risks detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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