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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (February 22, 2007) — Jacobsen®, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is bringing golf course superintendents and maintenance technicians the next generation in bedknife technology by launching the newest MAGSystem™ with MAGKnife™. The MAGSystem offers the ability to have the best quality-of-cut at any time, on any turf and in any conditions.

"A number of significant improvements have taken the premier bedknife system on the market and elevated it to the next level," said Brian Melka, director of product management for Jacobsen. "While the MAGSystem may not be for everyone, it is perfect for courses that put a premium on having quality playing conditions that result from a precise cut."

The premise behind the newest MAGSystem is simple: mowers perform their best with a sharp blade in place. MAGSystem allows superintendents and maintenance professionals to keep a sharp MAGKinfe on their equipment at all times. As conditions change, sharp MAGKnives can quickly be rotated into action to meet the specific needs of each course while providing a superior cut. By investing a little time upfront, the newest MAGSystem saves extended downtime in the long run, resulting in healthier turf and improved playing conditions.

The newest MAGSystem features a trivalent coating for increased rust resistance and more, stronger magnets to securely hold the MAGKnife to the bedbar (more  photos)

The newest MAGSytsem features a new trivalent coating for increased rust resistance. It also uses more magnets that are stronger to securely hold the bedknife to the bedbar, with dowel pins for exact blade alignment and proper reel setup. The fall-away feature of the MAGSystem provides enhanced reel protection to ensure the safety of the reel if an operator accidentally hits a sprinkler head or other obstruction. All MAGSystem backings are now the flattest in the industry to decrease the amount of maintenance required to setup and begin cutting.

"If you're a superintendent who is passionate about quality-of-cut and you practice disciplined bedknife maintenance, then you'll be delighted with the superior performance that MAGSystem can deliver," explained Melka.

Superintendents who use the newest MAGSystem can easily match the blade to the conditions on their courses. From extreme moisture and high heat to tough soils and challenging turf, the MAGSystem delivers tournament quality playing conditions every time out.

"The biggest benefit of using the MAGSystem is that it makes it simple for us to do things the right way," said Mike Mongon, superintendent at Fairview Country Club in Greenwich, CT. "By allowing us to keep sharp blades on our mowers, our course is always looking and playing its best."

The newest MAGSystem will be available this spring on select Jacobsen walking greens mowers (the E-Walk™ and Greens King™ 522), riding greens mowers and fairway mowers. It will also be available on the new Eclipse™ 122 F when it is available this summer.

For more information, contact a local Jacobsen dealer, visit  www.jacobsen.com or calli 888-922-TURF.