For the discriminating golfer who takes the game seriously, 3M has created a new 3M premium golf glove using proprietary microreplication Greptile technology. 3M's exclusive Greptile(TM) material provides increased performance when compared to traditional golf gloves, and the new 3M premium golf glove features higher-grade materials for the most selective players. Building on the successful introduction of the Minnesota-based company's original 3M golf glove, the new model boasts a unique design that results in an improved fit and feel for golfers who demand the very best.

Made primarily of Cabretta leather, the 3M premium golf glove with Greptile material utilizes 3M's microreplication technology in strategic areas of the 3M golf glove and on the pressure points of the fingers. The innovative technology is composed of thousands of tiny gripping "fingers" to create a sturdier grip with less pressure than other gloves on the market. Golfers who use the new 3M glove can experience the Greptile grip advantage in the pressure points and in a snugger fit, so they can grip the club with less effort, leading to maximum club head speed for longer drives. In fact, a study conducted at the University of Minnesota confirmed the improvement with 3M premium golf glove leading to an average increase in club head speed of .7 miles per hour with ball flight distance improving 10.5 feet as a result.

"Our original 3M golf glove was a great success for 3M, because we capitalized on our revolutionary technology" says George Dierberger, marketing and international manager of 3M Sports and Leisure Products Project. "For the 3M premium golf glove, we've decided to take that innovation and build on it with still higher-quality materials and more thoughtful design for the golfer who demands the best."

The 3M premium golf glove with Greptile grip is produced in men's left hand, Men's right hand, women's left hand and cadet left hand; sizes medium, medium/large, large and extra large. It will be available nationally, beginning in February, at golf course shops and golf chains nationwide for a suggested retail price of $19.95.

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