Astra Expands to Sport, Classic Collections
The Astra brand, recently named the most rapidly growing women's golf brand in the U.S., is expanding to include AstraSport, aimed at the fashion-minded golfer, and AstraClassic for the traditional golfer.
AstraSport is the new collection of the two. It's designed to be trendy yet multi-functional, targeted to women who head to work and then to the golf course. Features include concealed deep pockets that zipper close to prevent golf balls from falling out, back pockets that hold scorecards and tiny pockets for golf tees.
The Fall 2006 line utilizes bamboo tech fabrics to whisk away perspiration. All Astra tops come with UV protection and 100-percent Egyptian cotton, which is known for its resistance to shrinking.
Chocolate, tan, white, cream and black are among the base colors, with accents in lipstick (pink), Caribbean (green) and papaya.
Retail prices range from $56 to $96. More information is available at the Astra Web site.
Ecco Spring/Summer 2007 Women's Collection
Six new styles and seven returning favorites make up the 2007 Spring/Summer women's shoe collection from Ecco. The collection includes classic, casual, sport and spikeless models.
Performance features in the collection include ultra-soft, high-grade, water-resistant leathers; internal stabilizer to reduce torque and improve swing stability; double-layer insoles for extra cushion; air-circulation system for cooling; a trampoline-effect to reduce fatigue; and advanced grip systems for traction.
The six new styles, with MSRP and color schemes, are:
• Casual Pitch Hydromax, $160 (white/orange; white/black; white/ice white; baja blue/titanium; rocket/titanium)
• Casual Pitch Argyle, $140 (light rose/white/purple glow; delphin/white/blue shadow; ice white/white/bison; black/metallic silver/titanium)
• Casual Pitch Rose, $140 (white/light rose; white/delphin; white/peppermint)
• Sport Tempo Hydromax, $160 (black/white/pink; white/black/pink; white/delphin/royal; white/peppermint; white/light purple/black)
• Spikeless Activa, $130 (white/ice white/safari; white/peppermint/apple; white/orange/poppy; white/light rose/marshmallow)
• Classic Heritage Hydromax, $160 (black/white; white/black; white/desert)
Visit the Ecco Web site for more details on the new collection.
GDI Lady Pershing Shaft
What's pink and flowery and full of added power for female golfers? The Lady Pershing shaft, according to Golf Design International.
GDI recently introduced the Lady Pershing, a pink graphite shaft with a Bougainvillea flower motif. The Lady Pershing, which can be used in drivers or fairway woods, has a low kick point and soft flex and is designed to produce a high launch and low spin rate. It comes in 45- and 55-gram models, with torques from 4.7 degrees to 7.0 degrees.
The MSRP is $120. For more info, visit the GDI Web site.
