http://puregrips.com/blog en samuel@ehousestudio.com Copyright 2010 2010-07-14T14:03:41+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/matt_jones_secures_next_seasons_tour_card/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/matt_jones_secures_next_seasons_tour_card/#When:14:03:41Z This past weekend, PGA Golfer Matt Jones played the best game of his tour season, placing as the sole fifth at the John Deere Classic. This is his fourth top ten finish. Matt Jones 2010-07-14T14:03:41+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/heading_to_the_2010_us_open_championship/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/heading_to_the_2010_us_open_championship/#When:22:37:01Z Mike and I are heading off to see the 2010 US Open Championship in Pebble Beach. We'll start off by watching the practice rounds on Wednesday as well as the morning tee times for Thursday and Friday. I have had the good fortune to attend some great golf events, but this will be my first Major. I was lucky enough to attend the Ryder Cup at Valhalla in 2008, but a US Open at Pebble might go to the top of the list for me. News 2010-06-15T22:37:01+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/video_tutorial_on_pure_grips_tapeless_golf_grips_installation/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/video_tutorial_on_pure_grips_tapeless_golf_grips_installation/#When:19:12:25Z Here at PURE Grips headquarters, we've been getting a lot of requests for a detailed look at our Tapeless Installation Process. We've put together an instructional video to walk you guys through the process step by step. The short video starring our founder, Wes Brasher, should be very helpful whether you’re installing grips with or without tape. We've also added the ten steps written out below. Let us know if you have any feedback! Products 2010-06-10T19:12:25+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/pure_grips_demo_day_at_boomerang_links/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/pure_grips_demo_day_at_boomerang_links/#When:16:41:42Z The PURE Grips crew will be out at Boomerang Links in Greeley, CO this coming Friday, June 4th from 2pm to 5pm. We'll be giving away free sample golf grips and installing them for anyone who wants to re-grip their clubs. Our own Wes Brasher plays on this public course regularly and can't wait to get out there to meet some more avid golfers. Events 2010-05-27T16:41:42+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/upcoming_demo_day_friday_at_ptarmigan_country_club/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/upcoming_demo_day_friday_at_ptarmigan_country_club/#When:21:41:04Z This coming Friday, May 28th, Pure Grips will be out at the Ptarmigan Country Club in Windsor CO from 3pm to 6pm installing our grips for it's members. Ptarmigan is a small private club and boasts the only Jack Nicklaus designed course in all of Northern Colorado. It's a great opportunity to get the word out to their members about Pure Grips and let them personally test our equipment. Events 2010-05-25T21:41:04+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/matt_jones_tour_update/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/matt_jones_tour_update/#When:21:53:23Z In late April Matt played in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, a great tournament held at the newly re-opened TPC Louisiana. Matt Jones 2010-05-19T21:53:23+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/pure_grips_at_desert_mountain_demo_day/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/pure_grips_at_desert_mountain_demo_day/#When:21:10:26Z Desert Mountain is a private golf community in Scottsdale, Arizona with six (yes, six!) Jack Nicklaus golf courses. The demo day, which is touted as the largest private demo day in the country, corresponded with their Member-Guest Tournament. Events 2010-05-14T21:10:26+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/pure_grips_featured_in_fairways_greens_magazine/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/pure_grips_featured_in_fairways_greens_magazine/#When:00:52:24Z While "The Donald" might get the spotlight, we're proud to say that we've been included in the March - April issue of Fairways + Greens. Press 2010-05-01T00:52:24+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/golf_fest_2010/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/golf_fest_2010/#When:19:31:52Z PURE Grips will be at the 2010 Golf Fest in Phoenix on April 23 - 24. Stop by and see us. We will be giving away some grip samples and installing grips on clubs for $6 a club. Events 2010-04-22T19:31:52+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/2010_pga_merchandise_show_roundup/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/2010_pga_merchandise_show_roundup/#When:19:10:42Z The 2010 PGA Merchandise Show was an extraordinary event, and a great time for us to showcase our grips to a wide audience. We had a lot of fun at the booth, and are already looking forward to next year’s show. Our grips created a good bit of buzz (maybe it was the installer!), and we’ve already mentioned a few posts, but really wanted to thank everyone who took the time to check out our grips and share them with their audience. Events, Press 2010-04-09T19:10:42+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/pga_pro_matt_jones_signs_on_with_pure_grips/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/pga_pro_matt_jones_signs_on_with_pure_grips/#When:19:32:26Z Adding to an already eventful year so far, we’re excited to announce that PGA Pro and rising star Matt Jones has signed on with Pure Grips and will be playing on the PGA Tour with our Pro grip. Matt Jones 2010-03-26T19:32:26+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/spygolfers_article_on_pure_grips_at_the_pga_merchandise_show/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/spygolfers_article_on_pure_grips_at_the_pga_merchandise_show/#When:23:56:02Z The 2010 PGA Merchandise Show was exciting for us this year, we had a great time meeting everyone and introducing Pure grips. A special thanks to Rob from SpyGolfer.com for the complimentary article, "2010 PGA Show: Pure Grips are Purely Incredible". Rob came by the booth and was nice enough to write about his impressions of our product, the Installation Video and process. In the article, he named Pure "one of the coolest golf products of the year". We wholeheartedly appreciate the attention and feedback. Events, Press 2010-01-29T23:56:02+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/pure_grips_coverage_on_the_golf_channel_website/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/pure_grips_coverage_on_the_golf_channel_website/#When:22:53:43Z We continue to be humbled this week at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show. Jay Coffin, the Editorial Director of The Golf Channel was kind enough to do a great write up today on Pure's success at the show titled "Pure Grips create real buzz".  We were complimented for our grips using "a water resistant blend of rubber that dries quickly yet remains tacky in wet conditions".  We've been getting a lot of positive feedback at the show as more people take notice of our unique golf grip installation technique- which we affectionately refer to as Tapeless Installation. The article happily reported that "An entire set of clubs can be re-gripped within 15 minutes." Thanks again for the article and to everyone for their support this year at the PGA Show! Press, Products 2010-01-29T22:53:43+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/golf.com_praises_our_golf_grip_installation/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/golf.com_praises_our_golf_grip_installation/#When:21:38:14Z Pure Grips was featured in an article yesterday by Golf.com's Gary Van Sickle. After seeing our product at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show, he kindly wrote in his article, "Grip it and play it: Pure grips," that they were the biggest innovation he's seen thus far. He is quite impressed with our innovative Tapeless Installation, boasting about its speed and no muss-no-fuss installation of our golf grips.  Our line of grips were praised as being "excellent and tacky". Gary pointed out that "It's going to be a great incentive for club pros to stock Pure grips because they'll be able to change them so quickly." Well, we have to agree! If you're interested in finding out more information on becoming a dealer of our golf grips, please visit our Become a Dealer page. Thanks again to Golf.com for the great article! Pure Grips was featured in an article yesterday by Golf.com's Gary Van Sickle. After seeing our product at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show, he kindly wrote in his article, "Grip it and play it: Pure grips," that they were the biggest innovation he's seen thus far. He is quite impressed with our innovative Tapeless Installation, boasting about its speed and no muss-no-fuss installation of our golf grips.  Our line of grips were praised as being "excellent and tacky". Gary pointed out that "It's going to be a great incentive for club pros to stock Pure grips because they'll be able to change them so quickly." Well, we have to agree! If you're interested in finding out more information on becoming a dealer of our golf grips, please visit our Become a Dealer page. Thanks again to Golf.com for the great article! Pure Grips was featured in an article yesterday by Golf.com's Gary Van Sickle. After seeing our product at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show, he kindly wrote in his article, "Grip it and play it: Pure grips," that they were the biggest innovation he's seen thus far. He is quite impressed with our innovative Tapeless Installation, boasting about its speed and no muss-no-fuss installation of our golf grips.  Our line of grips were praised as being "excellent and tacky". Gary pointed out that "It's going to be a great incentive for club pros to stock Pure grips because they'll be able to change them so quickly." Well, we have to agree! If you're interested in finding out more information on becoming a dealer of our golf grips, please visit our Become a Dealer page. Thanks again to Golf.com for the great article! Pure Grips was featured in an article yesterday by Golf.com's Gary Van Sickle. After seeing our product at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show, he kindly wrote in his article, "Grip it and play it: Pure grips," that they were the biggest innovation he's seen thus far. He is quite impressed with our innovative Tapeless Installation, boasting about its speed and no muss-no-fuss installation of our golf grips.  Our line of grips were praised as being "excellent and tacky". Gary pointed out that "It's going to be a great incentive for club pros to stock Pure grips because they'll be able to change them so quickly." Well, we have to agree! If you're interested in finding out more information on becoming a dealer of our golf grips, please visit our Become a Dealer page. Thanks again to Golf.com for the great article! News, Press, Products 2010-01-29T21:38:14+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/new_year_new_continent_asia_takes_notice_of_our_golf_grips/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/new_year_new_continent_asia_takes_notice_of_our_golf_grips/#When:22:26:12Z Yes, Pure Grips is international, but did you know that we're entering the Asian market as well? We were very excited- and a little abashed to learn that Pure has penetrated the Thai golf community. 2ndShaft, the #1 golf club fitting center in Thailand has become a fan of our products and was kind enough to feature our grips on their website. According to our translation team, they said "you look good with Pure grip full set." We tend to agree. We're glad that they're excited about our grips and can't wait to hear their feedback about our easy golf grip installation. Arm yourself with a Thai dictionary and check out the their reviews/ nice photos of our clubs! News 2010-01-27T22:26:12+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/pure_grips_products_overview/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/pure_grips_products_overview/#When:01:18:27Z As golf season ends in Colorado and begins in Phoenix, I am feeling reflective about the Summer that has passed. This was an amazing first few months of a new job, and I can honestly say that I am having an amazing time. Being in the golf industry and having golf for a backdrop for a job is amazing, and it certainly makes all of the long hours and relentless hard work much easier to endure. What really makes it all worth whole is hearing someone say how much they like our all-weather golf grips. Or how much they appreciate our golf grip installation tools. After a frenetic 5 months of Summer and Fall I am really pleased with how impressive I have found our products to be. I realize that I have not really done much to explain our products in this blog, so I thought I would take a moment to explain what PURE Grips all-weather golf grips and golf grip installation tools are all about. Entrepreneur's Quest, News, Products 2009-11-11T01:18:27+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/pure_grips_inside_the_ropes_at_frys.com_at_greyhawk/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/pure_grips_inside_the_ropes_at_frys.com_at_greyhawk/#When:17:26:44Z Scary as it sounds, they actually let us inside the ropes at the PGA Tour Frys.com event at Greyhawk GC in Scottsdale, AZ last week. We had a great day watching the pros get ready for the tournament. It was quite interesting to see how many of the players were fighting for their spot on tour next year, trying to make the top 125 on the money list for 2009. We watched David Duval a lot, as he is the "bubble boy" at 125th on the money list, with a slim $10K lead over #126. We also watched Rickie Fowler quite a bit. He has almost won the last two weeks in his first two tournaments as a pro. We did not know it as we watched him on Tuesday, but he went on to finish T2 and narrowly missed winning the tournament in a playoff. We saw so many of the guys we watch on TV, it was incredibly cool. Events 2009-10-28T17:26:44+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/pure_grips_at_agcp_show_in_columbus_ga/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/pure_grips_at_agcp_show_in_columbus_ga/#When:23:24:06Z The PURE Grip crew was in Columbus, GA for the Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals (AGCP) Roundtable last week.   This show featured some of the elite and renowned club builders in the country.    Classes on every aspect of a golf club fitting process.   Launch monitors, shaft dynamics, wedge grinds...  You name it, these guys were in class talking about it.   PURE Grips brought out their industry-standard-setting tolerances for weight and concentricity, and the community of clubfitters could really appreciate the benefits.   They also appreciated the benefits of tapeless installation, but who wouldn'tappreciate saving time and money. Events 2009-10-22T23:24:06+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/check_us_out_at_the_agcp_roundtable_in_columbus_ga_this_week/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/check_us_out_at_the_agcp_roundtable_in_columbus_ga_this_week/#When:23:30:07Z (This photo was not taken in Columbus, GA) Well, the PURE Grips team will be on the road again this week, so make sure you check us out if you are in Georgia! We will be at the Wolf Creek Golf Club on Tuesday afternoon, hopefully golfing in between rain storms. Never played this course before, so I hope it is good. Check it out here.  Be sure to check back next week for the results of my match with my partner Mike. He has taken beatings in New Jersey and Nevada, now it will continue in Georgia. Events 2009-10-12T23:30:07+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/entrepreneurs_quest_part_6_the_dog_days/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/entrepreneurs_quest_part_6_the_dog_days/#When:22:38:08Z Edition 6 of my quest is a compilation of golf rounds this Summer. It is definitely the "Dog Days" and the birdies are scarce. The frustration has built up with my golf game, but I will keep getting out there and trying to turn it around. No matter, at least the dogs are having fun. This video is from the first day we had Cousteau, a French Bulldog, home to meet our English Bulldog Beezus. They have become fast friends, but they sure can be distracting when they play in my office! Definitely not helping the quest! Nonetheless, it rolls on...  Pictures of Beezus and Cousteau here. Entrepreneur's Quest 2009-09-25T22:38:08+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/pure_midsize_wrap_and_soft_wrap_available_online/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/pure_midsize_wrap_and_soft_wrap_available_online/#When:21:26:39Z We are excited to announce the release of our PURE Midsize Wrap and PURE Soft Wrap. PURE Midsize Wrap A midsized, classically perforated wrap offering medium firmness and moderate shock absorption. Read more PURE Soft Wrap A softer, lightly perforated wrap providing maximum shock absorption and optimal comfort. Read more Don't forget our special offer For a limited time only, receive 1/2 off a set of 13 grips with the purchase of the air gun and attachment. Order now News, Products 2009-09-15T21:26:39+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/entrepreneurs_quest_part_5/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/entrepreneurs_quest_part_5/#When:00:02:36Z This is the fifth episode in my quest to build a golf brand, and to play 18 holes of golf under par. This edition is mostly a brand building journey, although we tried to mix in a little play as well. We played golf at Ballyowen Golf Club in New Jersey, an absolutely beautiful golf course. We spent an evening in NYC and then worked at the Birdies for Breast Cancer Charity Golf Classic at Liberty National Golf Club. Birdies for Breast Cancer is Cristie Kerr's foundation, she hosted the event and many of her fellow LPGA hotties turned up to support the cause. We enjoyed the sites at Ballyowen, in the Big Apple, and at Liberty National! Liberty National is hosting the Barclays in a couple of weeks, the first round of the PGA Tour Playoffs, The FedEx Cup. We had a great trip, enjoy the video. PS- Mikey, thanks for letting me win! Signed, PURE Grips Match Play Challenge Champion 2009 Wes Brasher To see photos from the trip on Flickr, click here. Entrepreneur's Quest 2009-09-01T00:02:36+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/entrepreneurs_quest_part_4/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/entrepreneurs_quest_part_4/#When:23:55:44Z This is the fourth installment in my quest to build a golf brand and play 18 holes under par. Unfortunately, the progress is slow, especially on the golf side. It takes a little travel, a lot of work, a little golf and a LOT of perseverance. The quest is ongoing, and each day I've got to pick myself up, dust myself off and keep up the hard work! Entrepreneur's Quest 2009-08-24T23:55:44+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/birdies_for_breast_cancer_charity_golf_classic_at_liberty_national_on_augus/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/birdies_for_breast_cancer_charity_golf_classic_at_liberty_national_on_augus/#When:00:01:44Z PURE Grips will be in New Jersey next week for the Birdies For Breast Cancer Charity Golf Classic at Liberty National on August 14th. Events 2009-08-06T00:01:44+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/pure_grips_interview_on_am_1100_kfnx_in_phoenix/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/pure_grips_interview_on_am_1100_kfnx_in_phoenix/#When:23:38:35Z PURE Grips Founder Mike Smith and General Manager Wendy Osmundson will be doing a live radio show Thursday 8/6 on AM 1100 KFNX in Phoenix. Mike and Wendy will be on the Golf in AZ Show that airs from 3 PM PST to 5 PM PST. News, Press 2009-08-05T23:38:35+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/welcome_to_the_pure_grips_community/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/welcome_to_the_pure_grips_community/#When:01:00:39Z We will have regular updates on our company and products, as well as insights into our day-to-day efforts to build our company. Whether it is a picture from an event, a tweet from the golf course or a video blog from one of our Founders, we hope you will enjoy a glimpse of life at PURE Grips! News 2009-08-04T01:00:39+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/entrepreneurs_quest_part_3/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/entrepreneurs_quest_part_3/#When:23:48:41Z An Entrepreneur's Quest to Build a Brand and Play 18 Holes Under Par - Part 3 Scramblaya!! Definitely the season for lots of Corporate scrambles and Fund Raisers! Oh, what a rat race! Seriously, this is fun work if you can get it. It was definitely a good time, but not helpful in advancing in my quest, although I did get to tell lots of people about our grips! Hopefully swinging for the fences all the time has not screwed up my game too bad! Entrepreneur's Quest 2009-07-10T23:48:41+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/entrepreneurs_quest_part_2/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/entrepreneurs_quest_part_2/#When:18:57:04Z Another edition of my quest, I am hoping that this is one of few bumps in the road! No luck in the golf game, but business is good. It takes a lot of work to get a start-up off the ground, but every day we move the ball a little further down field. Can't say the same for my golf game, unfortunately it seems to be stuck in a rut just short of my goal, and maybe going the wrong direction! Oh well, the sun is shining, the weather is sweet and I will keep on fighting! Entrepreneur's Quest 2009-07-09T18:57:04+00:00 http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/entrepreneurs_quest_part_1/ http://www.puregrips.com/index.php/blog/view/entrepreneurs_quest_part_1/#When:16:17:06Z This is the first installment of my video blog. I will be launching a new brand of golf grips, and playing a lot of golf. My goals are to get this new brand out to market and established, and also to play a 18 hole round of golf under par for the very first time in my life. Both of these goals will be difficult for me to achieve, but it will be a lot of fun trying! Entrepreneur's Quest 2009-06-02T16:17:06+00:00