Graphite Design International Announces The Winners of The Barclays and The Champions Tour Boeing Classic Played Graphite Design Shafts

SAN DIEGO, CA – August 31, 2010 – Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium golf shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced today that the winners of The Barclays and the Champions Tour Boeing Classic played Graphite Design shafts. The company also reports that five top ten finishers at the LPGA CN Canadian Women's Open played Graphite Design shafts.

"This is a well deserved victory for the winner of The Barclays," said Mr. Tak Yamada, VP of Sales & Marketing, Graphite Design. "He has been playing well all year and we are pleased that he used our shafts during his first PGA Tour win of 2010. We congratulate both him and the winner of the Champions Tour Boeing Classic on their outstanding victories."

The Barclays champion played Graphite Design's Tour AD MD 6 shaft in his driver and a Tour AD MD 7 shaft in his four-wood. He won the event on the first playoff hole Sunday afternoon. His victory moved him into the top of the FedExCup standings for 2010.

The winner of the Champions Tour Boeing Classic played Graphite Design's Purple Ice shafts in his driver and three-wood. He finished at 18-under 198 to earn his fifth Champions Tour victory this season. He remains in the number one position in Charles Schwab Cup standings for 2010.

According to the Darrell Survey report Graphite Design had 95 shafts in play at the LPGA CN Canadian Women's Open which made it one of the top three wood shafts played at the event. The five top ten finishers used a variety of Tour AD shafts in their drivers, fairway woods and hybrid clubs.

The company's Tour AD logo is featured on all of Graphite Design's Tour-proven shafts to specifically promote "Accuracy and Distance" and has long been known for high quality and superior performance. This is represented by the company's success that has been documented by professionals and amateurs alike. Graphite Design is the most dominant shaft on the JPGA Tour and has been for the past seven years.

Graphite Design International manufactures the highest quality shafts in the world for Pure Distance and Perfect Accuracy. Graphite Design shafts can be seen in play by the best professional players on the PGA, Nationwide, Champions, Japan, European and LPGA tours. Graphite Design shafts reinforced its dominance on the Japan Tour, where it has claimed 163 consecutive graphite wood shaft brand counts -- an unprecedented streak which dates to 2003. On the PGA Tour, Graphite Design shafts have helped professionals earn 71 victories since 2004 and millions of dollars in prize money. A total of 45 US distributors and 15 European and Asian distributors supply Graphite Design shafts to custom club fitters around the world.

Graphite Design International Announces Six of the Top Ten Finishers at the LPGA Safeway Classic Played Graphite Design Tour Shafts

SAN DIEGO, CA – August 26, 2010 – Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium golf shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced today that six of the top ten finishers at the LPGA Safeway Classic played Graphite Design Shafts according to The Darrell Survey.

"Our shafts have historically been a popular choice for LPGA Tour Players and we are pleased that so many of the top players on this Tour have opted to play our shafts,” said Mr. Tak Yamada, VP of Sales & Marketing, Graphite Design. “We had 83 shafts in play on the LPGA Tour this week as recorded per the Darrell Survey report.

Graphite Design was one of the top wood shafts played at the LPGA Safeway Classic this past weekend. The top ten finishers used a variety of Graphite Design shafts in their drivers, fairway woods and hybrid clubs.

Graphite Design's Tour AD logo is featured on all of the company’s Tour-proven shafts to specifically promote "Accuracy and Distance" and has long been known for high quality and superior performance. This is represented by the company’s success that has been documented by professionals and amateurs alike. Graphite Design is the most dominant shaft on the JPGA Tour and has been for the past seven years.
Graphite Design International manufactures the highest quality shafts in the world for Pure Distance and Perfect Accuracy. Graphite Design shafts can be seen in play by the best professional players on the PGA, Nationwide, Champions, Japan, European and LPGA tours. Graphite Design shafts reinforced its dominance on the Japan Tour, where it has claimed 163 consecutive graphite wood shaft brand counts -- an unprecedented streak which dates to 2003. On the PGA Tour, Graphite Design shafts have helped professionals earn 69 victories since 2004 and millions of dollars in prize money. A total of 60 distributors throughout the US, Canada, Europe and Asia supply Graphite Design shafts to custom club fitters around the world.

Graphite Design International Announces The Winner of The Champions Tour JELD-WEN Tradition Played A Graphite Design Tour AD DI Shaft

SAN DIEGO, CA – August 25, 2010 – Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium golf shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced today that the winner of the Champions Tour JELD-WEN Tradition played a Graphite Design Tour AD DI shaft in his three-wood.

"Congratulations to the winner on his third Champions major of his career,” said Mr. Tak Yamada, VP of Sales & Marketing, Graphite Design. “The fact that he was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD DI shaft is not surprising considering the growing number of Tour Professionals world wide who have switched to the DI shaft since its introduction at the beginning of 2010.”

The JELD-WEN Tradition champion played Graphite Design’s Tour AD DI 7 shaft in his three-wood. He was bogey-free on the back nine of the final round, closing with a 3-under 69 on Sunday to claim a one stroke victory.

“In less than nine months, our Tour AD DI shaft has gained tremendous credibility on the PGA and JPGA Tours, moving to the number two top played shaft on both Tours combined,” added Mr. Yamada. “According to Tour tracking reports, a combined total of 60 Graphite Design Tour AD DI shafts are being played on the PGA and JPGA Tours. The fact that is has become one of the most popular shafts on Tour in less than a year validates its impressive design and performance benefits.”

Designed to provide more power and stability, the Tour AD DI shaft, manufactured exclusively at Graphite Design Japan, has been integrated with Toray Company’s new Nanomaterial technology in the tip section of the shaft. This unique tip technology creates optimal launch and spin conditions to produce increased accuracy and distance. Tour players have been impressed by the fact that when using the Tour AD DI shaft they can increase ball speed and accuracy without giving up distance.

The mid bend profile of the Tour AD DI allows the player to load the shaft properly, yet maintains a firm enough tip section through impact, producing optimal spin and launch conditions. Golfers using the shaft will experience the feel of the ball leaving the club head with a lot of speed while maintaining exceptional feel and control.

The Tour AD DI shaft carries the Tour AD moniker which stands for Tour Accuracy and Distance and has long been known for high quality and superior performance. This is represented by the company’s success that has been documented by professionals and amateurs alike. Graphite Design is the most dominant shaft on the JPGA Tour and has been for the past seven years.

The Tour AD DI shaft is available in four models: The 50 gram Tour AD DI 5 (R2, R1, and S flexes); The 60 gram Tour AD DI 6 (SR, S, and X flexes); The 70 gram Tour AD DI 7 (S and X flexes); and The 80 gram Tour AD DI 8 (S and X flexes).

Graphite Design International manufactures the highest quality shafts in the world for Pure Distance and Perfect Accuracy. Graphite Design shafts can be seen in play by the best professional players on the PGA, Nationwide, Champions, Japan, European and LPGA tours. Graphite Design shafts reinforced its dominance on the Japan Tour, where it has claimed 163 consecutive graphite wood shaft brand counts -- an unprecedented streak which dates to 2003. On the PGA Tour, Graphite Design shafts have helped professionals earn 70 victories since 2004 and millions of dollars in prize money. A total of 45 US distributors and 15 European and Asian distributors supply Graphite Design shafts to custom club fitters around the world.

About Graphite Design
Graphite Design, established in Japan in 1989 and in the U.S. in 1997, is the industry leader in shaft technology and the preferred brand for golf professionals worldwide. One of the world’s three largest golf-club shaft manufacturers, the company made its mark manufacturing premium shafts for golf’s major OEMs, Graphite Design Tour AD shafts continue to be preferred by top club makers the world over while the company’s mainstay YS+ shafts and other models are extremely popular among avid and occasional golfers.

Graphite Design International Announces The Winner of The Nationwide Price Cutter Charity Championship Played A Graphite Design Shaft

SAN DIEGO, CA – August 19, 2010 – Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium golf shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced today that the winner of the Nationwide Price Cutter Charity Classic played a Graphite Design YS+ Hybrid 85 shaft in his hybrid. In addition, the company reports that three top-ten finishers at the PGA Championship played Graphite Design shafts.

“We congratulate the Nationwide champion on his first victory in four years,” said Mr. Tak Yamada, VP of Sales & Marketing, Graphite Design. “Persistence has paid off for him and we are pleased that he has relied on the exceptional performance benefits of a Graphite Design shaft during tournament play.”

The Nationwide champion played Graphite Design’s YS+ Hybrid 85 shaft in his hybrid. He shot a 7-under 65 on Sunday to win the event and move him to number 10 on the official money list. The three top-ten finishers at the PGA Championship used a variety of Graphite Design Tour AD shafts in their drivers and fairway woods.

The Graphite Design YS+ shaft series maintains its leadership in the golf market. The universal performance characteristics of the YS+ series have made it one of the most widely used shaft brands worldwide. It continues to be used on the various professional tours worldwide.

The company's Tour AD logo is featured on all of Graphite Design's Tour-proven shafts to specifically promote "Accuracy and Distance" and has long been known for high quality and superior performance. This is represented by the company’s success that has been documented by professionals and amateurs alike. Graphite Design is the most dominant shaft on the JPGA Tour and has been for the past seven years.

Graphite Design International manufactures the highest quality shafts in the world for Pure Distance and Perfect Accuracy. Graphite Design shafts can be seen in play by the best professional players on the PGA, Nationwide, Champions, Japan, European and LPGA tours. Graphite Design shafts reinforced its dominance on the Japan Tour, where it has claimed 163 consecutive graphite wood shaft brand counts -- an unprecedented streak which dates to 2003. On the PGA Tour, Graphite Design shafts have helped professionals earn 70 victories since 2004 and millions of dollars in prize money. A total of 45 US distributors and 15 European and Asian distributors supply Graphite Design shafts to custom club fitters around the world.

About Graphite Design
Graphite Design, established in Japan in 1989 and in the U.S. in 1997, is the industry leader in shaft technology and the preferred brand for golf professionals worldwide. One of the world’s three largest golf-club shaft manufacturers, the company made its mark manufacturing premium shafts for golf’s major OEMs, Graphite Design Tour AD shafts continue to be preferred by top club makers the world over while the company’s mainstay YS+ shafts and other models are extremely popular among avid and occasional golfers.

Revolutionary technology, design and sourcing the most advanced materials are trademarks in all Graphite Design shafts, making them the highest quality performance shafts on the market. Validating the company's "AD" logo, all of Graphite Design's PGA Tour-proven shafts specifically promote "Accuracy and Distance" and these key competitive advantages are helping professional and amateur golfers optimize their games after switching to Graphite Design shafts. For more information about Graphite Design, call 888.707.6132, e-mail info@gdintl.com, or visit www.gdintl.com.

True Temper Wins PGA Championship, Sweeps All Four Majors

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — At this weekend’s 92nd PGA Championship, True Temper’s Dynamic Gold proved again why it is the most decorated golf shaft of all time. The 25-year-old champion relied on Dynamic Gold’s precision accuracy to win a dramatic three-hole playoff and a place for his name on the coveted Wanamaker Trophy. The PGA Championship marked the fourth Major won with shafts by True Temper this season.

Just as True Temper brands have dominated the previous PGA TOUR majors, the world’s leading golf shaft manufacturer also led the iron shaft count at the PGA Championship with 133 sets in play, and was #2 in the overall wood shaft count. Plus, 10 of the 11 players in the 2010 PGA Championship’s top money positions played shafts designed and manufactured by True Temper.

“The PGA Championship showcases the best golfers on the PGA TOUR and we are extremely excited to win the event and to have so many of the game’s finest players put our shafts into play,” says Chad Hall, director of global tour operations for True Temper Sports. “The fact that all four Majors champions this season trusted True Temper shafts in their bags is a huge endorsement for the designs True Temper brings to the game. Our engineers remain dedicated to providing golfers of all skill levels with shafts that provide maximum performance in accuracy, consistency and distance.”

Dynamic Gold shafts are preferred by skilled players seeking a low, penetrating ball flight. Dynamic Gold features an internal tip reinforcement technology and tighter weight sorting tolerance for precision custom fitting. Dynamic Gold shafts are available in tapered and parallel irons and parallel woods.

Aldila's RIP helps drive Greenbrier Classic winner to victory, into record books

Second player this season to shoot 59 using Aldila's Technology

Aug. 4, 2010 -- POWAY, Calif -- For the second time in less than a month Aldila's cutting-edge technology has helped drive a PGA Tour player into the history books. Using Aldila's RIP Technology™ in his Driver and 3 Wood, and their Micro Laminate Technology® featured in their NV® in his Hybrid club, the winner of the inaugural Greenbrier Classic became the fifth person in Tour history to record a 59. He made nine birdies and an eagle in the final round en route to a one-stroke victory.

Less than a month ago at the John Deere Classic, the 4th player in Tour history carded a record-low 59 using Aldila's NV shafts in his Driver, 3 Wood and Hybrid. He was also the tournament's Most Accurate Driver finishing with a 91.07 driving accuracy percentage, almost 20 percentage points ahead of the field's average.

"Aldila's RIP Technology™ provides lower torque, increased tip stability and better tip stiffness control," said Stewart Bahl, Aldila's Marketing Manager. The winner of the Cox Classic on the Nationwide Tour captured his second victory of the season using Aldila's VS Proto and NV Hybrid shafts. The win moved him from 10th to third on the Nationwide Tour Money List.

"The Hottest Shafts In Golf" maintained their status as the #1 shaft on Tour by winning the driver, wood and hybrid shaft manufacturer counts at the Greenbrier Classic, according to the Darrell Survey. Aldila had 25 more of their wood shafts in play than the next leading shaft manufacturer. "The Hottest Shafts In Golf" also captured the wood and hybrid shaft manufacturer counts at the Cox Classic.

Aldila is the leading name in graphite golf shafts: It won golf's Grand Slam in 2009, being the most used wood and hybrid shafts at every Major on the PGA Tour. For two years it has been the most played wood and hybrid shaft at every FedEx Cup Playoff event. Are you playing Aldila or just graphite?

The U.S. Senior Open Played Graphite Design Shafts

SAN DIEGO, CA – August 4, 2010 – Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium golf shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced today that the winner of the U.S. Senior Open played Graphite Design shafts in his driver and three wood. In addition, the company reports that six top-ten finishers at the PGA Greenbrier and nine top-ten finishers at the LPGA Women’s British Open played Graphite Design shafts.

“Congratulations to the U.S. Senior Open champion on his second major victory in two weeks,” said Mr. Tak Yamada, VP of Sales & Marketing, Graphite Design. “In addition to his impressive victory, a combined total of fifteen top-ten finishers on the PGA and LPGA Tours played Graphite Design shafts. These outstanding results by Tour professionals who are playing Graphite Design shafts, continue to provide validation for the exceptional performance benefits of a Graphite Design shaft.”

The U.S. Senior Open champion played Graphite Design’s Purple Ice shafts in his driver and three wood. He shot a bogey-free 3-under 67 on Sunday to win his second straight Champions Tour major. He is the first Champions Tour player to win back-to-back majors since 2003. With this victory, he continues to remain in the number one position in Charles Schwab Cup standings for 2010.

The top-ten finishers on both the PGA and LPGA Tours used a variety of Graphite Design shafts in their drivers, fairway woods and hybrids. “Graphite Design offers a large selection of shafts for Touring professionals and to golfers of all skill levels. We understand the importance of finding the right shaft to match your individual swing,” added Mr. Yamada.

The company's Tour AD logo is featured on all of Graphite Design's Tour-proven shafts to specifically promote "Accuracy and Distance" and has long been known for high quality and superior performance. This is represented by the company’s success that has been documented by professionals and amateurs alike. Graphite Design is the most dominant shaft on the JPGA Tour and has been for the past seven years.

Graphite Design International manufactures the highest quality shafts in the world for Pure Distance and Perfect Accuracy. Graphite Design shafts can be seen in play by the best professional players on the PGA, Nationwide, Champions, Japan, European and LPGA tours. Graphite Design shafts reinforced its dominance on the Japan Tour, where it has claimed 163 consecutive graphite wood shaft brand counts -- an unprecedented streak which dates to 2003. On the PGA Tour, Graphite Design shafts have helped professionals earn 70 victories since 2004 and millions of dollars in prize money. A total of 45 US distributors and 15 European and Asian distributors supply Graphite Design shafts to custom club fitters around the world.