Metro Cigar News Winter 1998: Smoke and Stroke

Smoke and Stroke...In Style
New Company, Sabol Sports, LLC., Unveils
"The Puffer" Putter To Golf and Cigar
Audiences...High-Tech Shaft Measures 1¹/8"

In their putter design, as well as their unique, patented humidor feature, Sabol Sports, LLC., brings to life a new mix of playing 18 holes and smoking cigars, one of the fastest growing industries in the world today. Combined (golf and cigar industries) consumers are spending more than 30 billion dollars worldwide. The new company is unveiling its product, "The Puffer," this September at the International PGA in Las Vegas, it was announced today.

"We feel, strongly, that we have a product that will provide golfers of all levels with the performance of a high-end putter, and give them an opportunity to really enjoy their 18 holes. Our research and development team has been working for more than two years with several materials and elements to ensure correct weight distribution throughout the club. We have developed a patented humidor shaft that can hold up to four 6½" cigars without affecting the players feel on the green," said Joe Sabol, President, Sabol Sports, LLC.

The cavity back clubhead is manufactured with natural Zinc to reduce negative feel, enhance positive feedback and ensure efficient transfer of energy...all extremely important features on the green. The cavity back feature provides the golfer with more clubhead surface area without added weight. Additional features of the clubhead include a cigar punch and a matchbox holder.

"We want to provide the golfer with all the accoutrements necessary to play 18 holes and enjoy a fine cigar," Sabol added. "We plan on sending Tiger Woods, Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, among other PGA pro's, the putter, so they can feel the thickness of the shaft and functionality of "The Puffer...it is not just a novelty item."

The humidor is enclosed in a 1¹/8" Spanish cedar lined aluminum shaft that contains a shaft cap to keep the cigars fresh throughout the entire day. Each aluminum shaft is carefully engineered by our technicians to provide pinpoint accuracy on the green. Both the shaft and clubhead are manufactured by Nassau Golf, Inc. It is the thickest shaft on the market today. "The Puffer" also features a professional tour wrap for a solid, tight grip.

"The Puffer" is being supported by a multi-tier marketing campaign, which will include advertising, point-of-purchase, public relations and direct mail. In addition, Sabol Sports representatives will travel across the country conducting test sessions at selected courses and cigar shops.

"Our company is going full steam ahead into, both the golf and cigar markets. Consumers will soon realize that "The Puffer" is what they have been waiting on for years. "The Puffer" is a perfect Christmas, Father's Day corporate/client or anniversary gift. "The Puffer" is also befitting for women," Sabol continues.

For further information call Sabol Sports, LLC at (212) 877-6717 or visit the company via the Internet at www.thepuffer.com.