OGIO's New Fred Couples Line
Delivers Affordable, Classic Luxury
Bluffdale, Ut. - Whether on or off the course, Fred
Couples is widely known for being both smooth and stylish. The 1992 Masters
Champion and 2009 Presidents Cup captain has perfected fluidity of motion
for more than three decades. This year, he has teamed with tech-savvy gear
bag manufacturer OGIO to craft a signature travel line that reflects his
easy, classic and technically gifted style.
"The golf community deserves luxurious, affordable
travel gear that, like Fred Couples, is both effortless and stylish at
once," explains the company's global vp of golf, Tom Gocke. "We worked with
Fred personally to bring his cool and easygoing nature to a line that lives
up to his exceptional standards for craftsmanship."
Each of the six bags in OGIO's Fred Couples signature
travel collection is sleek and luxurious, while still enveloping
high-performance components. Built with a combination of 1680 ballistic
nylon and constructed leather, the all-black line includes:
- Monster Golf Travel Bag (MSRP:
$340.00) - Designed to carry everything from stand to Tour golf bags, the
Monster offers helmet-like protection with the aid of SLED (Structural Load
Equalizing Deck) technology surrounding the bag's base. Oversized wheels
facilitate easy maneuvering, as padded ballistic nylon and tarpaulin
exterior reinforce the bag's contents. Measures 52" x 17" x 15".
- 9800 Rolling Duffel Bag (MSRP:
$280.00) - The supersized 9800 combines oversized, off-road wheels; a
retractable Pullman handle; plus huge, padded compartments to facilitate
safe and organized packing. The signature 9800 offers added protection
using OGIO's SLED (Structural Load Equalizing Deck) system. Measures 34" x
16" x 16".
- Terminal Rolling Duffel Bag (MSRP:
$250.00) - The OGIO Terminal is an organized wonder featuring two oversized
packing panels, interior mesh dividers, suit straps, and neoprene lining -
all of which can be maneuvered with a retractable Pullman handle. Measures
29" x 16" x 13".
- Layover Carry On Size Rolling Bag
(MSRP: $190.00) - Compact and perfectly sized to fit overhead bins, the
Layover includes a two-stage Pullman handle and smooth urethane wheels for
optimum navigation. The Layover delivers plenty of space for shoes and
other necessities with the aid of two low-profile external pockets and a 3"
expansion zipper. Measures 22" x 14" x 10".
- Street City Corp Messenger Bag (MSRP:
$110.00) - This streamlined personal organizer manages and protects
laptops, phones, power cords, files and work/travel necessities, identified
with iconic symbols to promote maximum storage. Measures 12.5" x 17.5" x
6".
- Epic Backpack (MSRP: $120.00)
-Designed to accommodate most 17" laptops, the Epic 2500 cubic-inch pack
offers side-entry padded laptop protection, front strap cell phone pocket,
plenty of file dividers and pencil sleeves, two side insulated water bottle
sleeves with leak ports, and loads of other ergonomic and digital-friendly
features. Measures 20" x 13" x 10".
Like its namesake, the Fred Couples collection is
built to be enduring, complete with a lifetime warranty against defects.
OGIO's new Fred Couples signature collection will begin shipping to fine
retail and sporting goods stores beginning April 2010. For more information
visit www.ogio.com.
