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Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
 PROFILE
Founded in 1959 after Karsten Solheim designed a revolutionary putter in his garage, Karsten Manufacturing designs and manufactures customized PING golf clubs; the clubs are named for the sound they make when striking the ball. Karsten's offerings also include the PING TiSI titanium driver, which the company claims can add 15-20 yards off the tee. (Karsten and other club and ball makers are fueling a debate over whether technological advances are spoiling the game.) The company's other offerings include PING i3 clubs, PING PAL youth clubs, golf bags and other accessories, and apparel. John Solheim, the founder's youngest son, leads the family-owned company; Karsten died in 2000.

 COMPETITION
Callaway Golf Company (ELY)
Spalding Holdings Corporation (dossier)
TaylorMade Golf Company, Inc. (dossier)

 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
1999 Sales (mil.): 170.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 13.3%
Employees: 750
Revenue per employee: $226,666.67

 KEY PEOPLE
• John Solheim
    CEO
• Mike Trueblood
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
2201 W. Desert Cove
Phoenix, AZ 85029
US
Phone: 602-870-5000
Fax: 602-687-4482
Online: Web Site

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