‘The Hottest Shafts In Golf’ captures wood; hybrid shaft brand counts on Nationwide Tour

POWAY, Calif. – Led by their triple threat of patented shaft design technologies, Aldila (www.aldila.com) continued to dominate the wood and hybrid shaft manufacturer counts on the PGA Tour. At the McGladrey Classic, Aldila had 13 more wood shafts and nearly double the amount of hybrid shafts in play than their closest competitor, according to the Darrell Survey.
By winning both the wood and hybrid shaft counts, it marked the 35th time in the past 39 events that Aldila has won both counts at a PGA Tour event.

Led by their latest shaft series, the RIP, “The Hottest Shafts In Golf” was also the #1 wood and graphite shaft brand of choice at the Miccosukee Championship on the Nationwide
Tour.

“Aldila has developed three patented shaft design technologies, MLT, S-core and RIP, that offer players of all abilities optimum performance to maximize the potential of their individual swing,” said Stewart Bahl, Aldila’s Marketing Manager. “Reverse Interlaminar Placement Technology (RIP) transforms the shaft from the inside out providing players with shot control. RIP shafts offer golfers lower torque, increased tip stability and better tip stiffness control. S-core Technology™ (S-core) provides the golfer with stability through an innovative design incorporating a one-piece carbon fiber rib system. This helps the shaft stay more concentric during the golf swing thereby transferring maximum energy. Micro Laminate Technology (MLT) is designed using ultra thin layers of premium aerospace graphite that are matched with a proprietary thin profile shaft design that eliminate ‘dead zones’ in the shaft for precise feel.

Aldila’s patented shaft design technologies provide the perfect balance of applied art and engineering. They are continually on the leading edge of the golf world through their relentless pursuit of the next best innovation. They do the experimenting so you don’t have to. Pushing success to the edge and redefining how power should feel. Are you playing Aldila, or just graphite?

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Graphite Design Takes Another Golf Shaft Victory

Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium golf shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced today that the winners of the LPGA CME Group Titleholders and Alfred Dunhill Championship both played Graphite Design Tour AD shafts. In addition, two T2 and one T4 finisher at the Titleholders also played Graphite Design Tour AD shafts.

“We have had a strong presence on the LPGA Tour throughout 2011 so it is fitting that the winner of final event of the season was playing a Graphite Design shaft,” said Tak Yamada, VP of Sales & Marketing, Graphite Design. “Our high performance Graphite Design Tour AD shafts have consistently been popular choices for professionals on all Tours. We congratulate the winners of both the Titleholders and Alfred Dunhill Championship on their outstanding performances this past weekend.”

The winner of the LPGA CME Group Titleholders shot a 9-under 279 to win the LPGA’s final tournament of the year at Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Fla. The event featured a field of 59 players competing for a purse of $1.5 million. She played Graphite Design Tour AD shafts in her driver, 3-wood, and two hybrids. The T2 and T4 finishers played a variety of Graphite Design Tour AD shafts.


The winner of the European Tour Alfred Dunhill Championship at Malelane, South Africa, shot a 19-under 269 to claim his first European Tour title. His victory was the 100th South African win in European Tour history. He played a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7X shaft in his driver.

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 78 victories since 2004 and millions of dollars in prize money. A total of 60 US distributors and 16 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 all of golf’s major OEMs. Graphite Design shafts continue to be preferred by top club makers the world over while the company’s mainstay YSQ and YSQst, Stabilized Tip shafts, Aura shafts and other models are extremely popular among avid and occasional golfers.

When $11.4 Million is on the line, the Champion reaches for Fujikura

On September 26, 2011 - By Brandon de la Cruz

(Vista, CA – September 26, 2011) The respected winner of the 2011 Tour Championship and 2011 FedEx Cup Champion played Fujikura Speeder 757 in his driver and Motore Speeder in his fairway metal.

The Winner of the 2011 Tour Championship and his iconic Fujikura Speeder averaged 300 yards off the tee and was 5th in driving accuracy ultimately winning the $11.4 million paycheck. This is the first FedEx Cup title, and he won it with the Speeder 757 in his driver and Motore Speeder VC.1 in his fairway metal.

“This was an extremely exciting golf tournament to watch and knowing that he has been such a loyal advocate of Fujikura is a true testament to our brand being at the forefront of innovation, quality and performance in golf technology,” says Dave Schnider, President and COO. “This is an amazing way to end the 2011 season and we are looking forward to the launch of our new premium shafts for next year.”

“The FedEx Cup Champion has trusted Fujikura in his driver for many years now and has it has been a good fit for him for a very long time now,” says Mike Sposa, former PGA Tour Professional and Fujikura Tour Representative. “Having both the winner and his father, play our Speeder 757 in their drivers is the truest testament to our brand and it makes me feel so privileged to have the opportunity to work with both of them regularly.”

All Speeder models, along with our full line of shafts, are available now through Fujikura’s Charter Dealers across the United States and around the world.

The Motore Speeder feature Fujikura’s proprietary and proven Triax Woven material along with
Quadra Axis Composite creating a 7-axis Technology. This uniformity throughout the shaft assists with eliminating deformation yet providing the maximum amount of feel through the entire swing increasing overall performance and stability.

The record-breaking winner of the Navistar Classic played Fujikura ZCOM SIX in her driver.

On September 19, 2011 - By Brandon de la Cruz

(Vista, CA – September 19, 2011) The Fujikura ZCOM SIX was the trusted driver shaft in the 16 year olds first LPGA victory at the Robert Trent Jones Trail’s Capitol Hill golf course in Prattville, Alabama. The winner averaged over 276 yards off the tee and hit 86% of the greens in regulation. With final birdies on the Nos. 16 and 17, the winner solidified her win by 5 strokes earning the title of the youngest female to win on the LPGA Tour.

“This is a tremendous victory for the young athlete and we are very proud to have another one of our shafts be apart of history,” says Dave Schnider, President and COO. “It shows our dedication to designing the most premium shafts for all golfers to perform at their highest level and enjoy this great game.”

The Fujikura ZCOM SIX has been a clear favorite on all professional Tours for years. ZCOM SIX utilizes a proven combination of Fujikura patented lightweight laminate technology giving the shaft a unique feel with optimum performance.

The ZCOM SIX shaft line, along with our full line of shafts, is available now through Fujikura’s Charter Dealers across the United States and around the World.

Fujikura Rombax Technology was in the Respected Winners driver at the Omega European Masters.

On September 07, 2011 - By Brandon de la Cruz

(Vista, CA – September 7, 2011) The winner of the 2011 Omega European Masters Championship set a record by being the first golfer, over 40, to win back-to-back titles. This is his 13th European Tour victory and his 3rd win in the 2011 season using Fujikura Rombax shaft technology.

“It is a tremendous honor to know that Fujikura is the brand he trusts each and every week,” said Dave Schnider, President and COO. “We have had tremendous success with the Rombax brand further solidifying the innovation and technology behind the entire Rombax line.”

The Fujikura Rombax has been a clear favorite on all professional Tours for years. Rombax uses a proven combination of Fujikura patented Triax Material technology and a unique braided box-weave composite throughout the length of each shaft.

The Rombax shaft line, along with our full line of shafts, is available now through Fujikura’s Charter Dealers across the United States and around the World.

Fujikura Golf Shafts Win Again

#1 LPGA Golfer in the World wins again using all Fujikura in her driver and Fairway Metals.
On September 01, 2011 - By Brandon de la Cruz

(Vista, CA – September 12, 2011) Fujikura’s Motore F1 designed with our proprietary H.I.T. technology, was in the winner’s driver at this years NW Arkansas Championship. She also played Rombax in her fairway metal and Fit-On in her hybrids. The winner has now won her 16th events at the young age of 22 and leads the LPGA in driving distance as well as greens in regulation.
“She is a tremendous athlete, a phenomenal golfer and we are very proud of the continual success of our brand on the LPGA and all other professional tours this year,” says Pat McCoy, Director of Technical Services. “It is such an honor to know that the #1 female golfer in the world trusts our shafts over any other and it continues to give her the confidence she needs to win tournaments.”

The Motore Brand features our H.I.T. Technology, which stores energy during the downswing and releases the energy just before impact while maintaining stability. Our "smart-shaping" of the tip enables these benefits while minimizing weight, allowing the tip end to accelerate faster.
The Fujikura Rombax has been a clear favorite on all professional Tours for years. Rombax uses a proven combination of Fujikura patented Triax Material technology and a unique braided box-weave composite throughout the length of each shaft.

The Rombax shaft line, along with our full line of shafts, is available now through Fujikura’s Charter Dealers across the United States and around the World.