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Lenco Golf deals in NEW,OEM HIPPO GOLF equipment for the discerning golfer who knows that an arm and a leg doesn't need to be spent to purchase quality OEM golf equipment. This and HIPPO'S commitment to customer service is why HIPPO GOLF has become the largest golf equipment manufacturer in Europe and is the fastest growing golf company here in the United States.

What makes Hippo Golf Equipment so unique?

Hippo, Europe's largest golf equipment manufacturer, has established a brand that is synonymous with exceptional performance at affordable prices. The development of the hugely successful Giant equipment has helped establish Hippo as a major player in the global arena with a rapid uptake of the brand by amateurs and professionals alike.

For this year's range, the Hippo European design engineers joined forces with their colleagues at the new US headquarters in California. The result is the development of a range that incorporates cutting edge technology and is by far the most innovative and exciting to date. Utilizing the latest research techniques, testing facilities and advanced materials, the Hippo designers have been able to produce equipment that is sure to outperform its competitors.

What is Hippo Golf's history?


The Hippo golf brand was born out of Howson Sports, a UK based sports manufacturer in 1989. It has grown rapidly to become the largest European base brand in the golf industry.

The original objective was to create a unique wood head design that would provide superior performance at excellent value to the golfer. A team of UK based professionals, including PGA European Tour Director and player DJ Russell, was recruited to thoroughly test prototypes. After a considerable length of time, a wood head was found that showed significantly improved results from all other prototypes and clubs from would-be competitors at this time.

The un-named prototype was taken out for final testing by a group of golfers of varying ability. All were impressed by the length and accuracy the wood was adding to their game and searched for a name for the �beast� that had been discovered. It was international soccer star Dean Saunders who summarized the oversize power the head represented after hitting his third consecutive 300yard drive, proposing the name Hippo a suitable parallel from the animal world. From that moment, the Hippo brand progressed quickly to become a major force in the golf field and being used by legions of professionals and amateurs alike. Golfers, including John Daly, Ian Woosnam and Alex Cejka have all used Hippo to win, and the brand has won no less than four times at the European Golf Industry Awards voted for by the public. Success has truly bred success.

From the development of the original wood, Hippo has continued to push the boundaries of technology with product development teams based both in the UK and US headquarters working continually on new ideas. The brand is now extended across a full range of equipment from award winning irons to golf bags and accessories, all offering unbeatable performance at exceptional value.

With globally recognized sub brands including Beast, Impact, Giant.ITX and Viper, Hippo has truly become;

THE POWER BEHIND THE PLAYER.

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