Life-size Kobe Bryant trading card unveiled at NBA All-Star Festivities sets Guinness World Record
A giant trading card of Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Kobe Bryant unveiled today by Panini America set the Guinness Record for World’s Largest Signed Game-Used Jersey Card. Bryant was at the NBA All-Star Jam Session to autograph the card, which includes a 15-inch-by-15-inch swatch of an official jersey he wore in a game. The card measured 7 feet high by 4 feet, 11 inches wide.
Panini America is the exclusive trading card partner of the NBA. This week Panini launched Adrenalyn with a national mobile tour that starts in Dallas during All-Star festivities.
Adrenalyn is an interactive trading card game, geared to children ages 6 to 11, that brings together the excitement of the NBA with the thrill of collecting a 450-card set featuring NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade and NBA rookies Tyreke Evans, Blake Griffin, and Brandon Jennings, among many others.
The front of each Adrenalyn card features an offensive, defensive, and overall rating so kids can play the game using the Adrenalyn game board. The unique authorization code on the back of each card allows kids to upload their cards online to a virtual collector’s album and play the game at www.paniniadrenalyn.com, a safe and secure site. Adrenalyn cards, collector’s kits and starter sets are available at all major retail stores including Wal-Mart, Target, Toys “R” Us, Kmart, and The Dollar Store, and online at NBAStore.com and at the NBA Store in New York City.
Source: Panini America
Odyssey introduces new Black Series Tour Designs putters
The Number One Putter in Golf Presents Precision-Crafted Milled Putters Inspired by Tour Feedback
Callaway Golf Company announced the January 15th retail availability of their new Odyssey® Black Series® Tour Designs line of milled putters. The latest innovation from The Number One Putter in Golf®, Black Series Tour Designs were crafted through extensive work between the Odyssey design team and professional golfers across the world’s major tours.
With a new black look, the precision-crafted milled putters in Odyssey’s Black Series Tour Designs line feature updated shapes and more head options, all designed to offer elite performance at the highest levels of the game. Each putter is milled from 1025 carbon steel for the soft feel demanded by the best players in the world.
“In creating the Black Series Tour Designs putters, we consulted with some of the greatest players in the game, including Phil Mickelson,” said Austie Rollinson, Principal Designer for Odyssey Golf. “We incorporated this Tour player feedback into the design of these precision-crafted milled putters. The result is updated shapes and more head options preferred by better players, all delivering the truest roll possible in a premium look.”
Black Series Tour Designs putters feature Advanced Roll Technology (A.R.T.) for precise response and the truest roll possible. A.R.T. is achieved through multi-material construction using tungsten weighting, which creates a quicker, more favorable roll by moving the center of gravity back and lower in the putterhead. A urethane dampening layer is subtly placed between the carbon steel putter head and the tungsten flange, which enhances the feel at impact.
The TD Milled Face has a precise, deep milling pattern that generates consistent impact performance across the face, resulting in better feel, distance control and a smooth roll. Each putter is finished with a Deep Black PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) coating, producing a durable, glare-free look that was added specifically in response to feedback received from the world’s best golfers.
Black Series Tour Designs putters are available in several core models, including the #2, #4, #6 and #9. The new product introduction retail price for Odyssey’s new Black Series Tour Designs putters is $269.
For more information on these products and Odyssey’s complete lineup, visit www.odysseygolf.com.
H2O Audio unveils advanced waterproof headphones and updated Interval waterproof headphone system
New High-Performance Designs Deliver Superior Sound Quality and Functionality In and Out of the Water
H2O Audio unveiled three progressive new products: the Surge Pro, H2O Audio’s Balanced Armature waterproof headphone featuring a compact design and premium sound quality; the Surge Sportwrap, an ergonomically designed neckband headphone that provides stability and comfort for active sports like running, surfing and wakeboarding; and the updated Interval Waterproof Headphone System specifically designed for Apple’s 3rd Generation iPod shuffle with built-in Surge Waterproof Headphones and convenient “Made for iPod” controls. All new products are available for purchase online at www.h20audio.com, and are scheduled to hit major retailers nationwide including Apple, Best Buy, Sports Authority and Amazon.com later this month.
“The team here continues to raise the bar in waterproof audio design and technology via our collaboration with some of the world’s finest athletes,” said John Paul Cavanaugh, CEO, H2O Audio. “These new products reinforce our commitment to provide the best waterproof headphones and accessories to meet the needs of all types of athletes.”
Precisely designed and rigorously tested, the new products reflect H2O Audio’s roots in watersports and the active lifestyle. Developed using the company’s patented waterproof technology and insight from H2O Audio’s Athlete Ambassadors including Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin, and Laird Hamilton, the entire collection features 100% waterproof and sweatproof durability to withstand heavy perspiration, rinsing after active use, and submersion under water up to 12 ft.
“H2O Audio offers a great line of waterproof products and I am excited to see their progress in design and technology,” commented Michael Phelps. “I hope more people get in the pool for exercise now that they can bring their music with them.”
Source: www.h2oaudio.com