AHEAD WANTS TO BE AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION WHEN IT COMES TO INNOVATION IN GOLF HEADWEAR

Ahead introduces the AHEAD X-CAP , the DriLook cap and Coolmax caps. All caps have innovative technology that solves problems for golfers (and who wouldn't want to do that).

X-CAP

X-CAP™
The X-CAP™ solves the common problem of what to do with your sunglasses when you are ready to hit a shot or putt. Until now, golfers had to put their glasses on top of their cap, tuck them in their shirt pocket or set them on the ground prior to hitting the shot. The X-Cap is a way for golfers to protect their glasses.

The X-CAP has a patented retractor cord discretely built into the band of the hat, which secures the sunglasses to the cap. Whether the golfer prefers to put them on top of the brim or on the back, the glasses are safe and secure. The retractable cord simply pulls out of the back of the cap and attaches the glasses by using a universal eyeglass attachment with two small loops. Once secure, the golfer can swing away with no worries.

"The reaction from retailers during the recent PGA Merchandise Show was exceptional," stated Ken Shwartz, CEO, AHEAD. "Others have designed sunglass headwear, but this is the best solution on the market."

The X-CAP is available in two styles - classic fit with a choice of structured or unstructured or unstructured fit. The classic fit comes in four colors: black, deep red, white and white/navy and the extreme is available in navy, gold or bone. Both retail for $25. A video showing product features is available at www.aheadweb.com/xcap.

DriLook CAP

DriLook™ Cap
The patent pending DriLook™ cap features new performance technologies designed to hide sweat and stains. DriLook is a breathable cotton cap made of DriLook performance fabric that pulls moisture away from the head and dries quickly without leaving perspiration stains on the cap. PGA Tour professional Jason Gore will be endorsing this product.

This classic fit cap is available in structured and unstructured in a variety of colors for a suggested retail of $19.95

AHEAD also has new COOLMAX® performance caps and visors. Available in both classic and retro styles, these caps provide cooling, moisture wicking benefits found in COOLMAX apparel.

"Our accounts are very excited about our new performance caps," said Shwartz. "All of these products have very positive consumer performance benefits which makes it an easy sell for the golf shops. For the past couple of years, the focus has been on ornamentation in headwear but now with performance fabrics combined with creative design and technology, this is the start of the next generation of performance headwear."