BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Stewart Cink, Bo Van Pelt and Ron Whittaker are debuting Nike's new Air Zoom TW 2009 shoe at this weeks Children's Miracle Network in Orlando, Fla. Tiger Woods, who has been absent from the PGA Tour since the U.S. Open because of a knee injury, is expected to wear the Air Zoom TW 2009 when he returns to competition in 2009.

Designed specifically to provide additional support where it is needed most, the Air Zoom TW 2009 is a Tour-grade shoe that offers the luxury of leather with the built-in performance benefits of lighter and more durable materials. Influenced by Woods, the Air Zoom TW 2009 is the first shoe that combines leather and the unique Ballistic Mesh technology in a sophisticated, lightweight shoe.

One of the shoe's essential features is the lateral stabilizer above the outsole, which prevents roll during weight transfer and provides improved balance and a more powerful swing. This lateral stabilizer is critical during the follow-through, when weight moves off the center of the shoe's footbed and pressure transfers to the upper part of the shoe -- an area not normally designed to cope with such significant lateral forces, until now. Made from TPU, the lateral stabilizer works in harmony with the Ballistic Mesh panel to provide support without compromising comfort.

Lighter and more enduring than leather, the Ballistic Mesh will not stretch over the life of the shoe. This unparalleled material offers more support than leather. While being extremely breathable, the mesh is treated with Repel DuPont Teflon brand finish that provides lasting stain and water resistance, ensuring dry feet no matter the weather conditions.

The Air Zoom TW 2009 also features Nike Golf's Tour-proven tri-density Nike Power Platform technology for maximum control, the responsive, low profile cushioning provided by Zoom Air technology, optimal traction from Champ's Scorpion Stinger spikes, and a 100 percent waterproof, yet breathable Sympatex membrane.

The shoes carry a suggested retail price of $270 per pair and come in three color combinations: White/Gunmetal-Silver; Black/Met Silver; Baroque Brown/Bronze.