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noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Tue, 29 May 2012 23:53:00 +0000

Graphite Design Announces G Series

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Tue, 29 May 2012 23:51:00 +0000

SAN DIEGO, CA – April 18, 2011 – Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium golf shafts on the PGA TOUR, introduces the new G Series hybrid golf shafts incorporating X Directional Technology (XDT). The G Series hybrid shaft with X Directional Technology is the next generation of premium Graphite Design shafts and is designed to be very adaptable to today’s vast hybrid head technology. The G Series hybrid shaft performance characteristics favor a mid-high launch trajectory and mid ball spin. “We pride ourselves in developing premium golf shafts that require new technologies that are tested and proven on professional golf tours,” said Tak Yamada, President, Graphite Design. “Our new XDT technology was designed with that philosophy in mind and we expect to see more and more tour players switching to our new G Series shafts.” Graphite Design’s latest XDT technology incorporates the use of the already proven Graphite Design MSI (Material Stiffness Integration) design method as well as a new and unique application of graphite fiber ply angle alignment throughout the shaft structure. During the development phase of XDT, measurable performance gains were discovered through a more balanced distribution of the graphite fiber angles within the piles of the shaft design. This proprietary application of XDT has made the new G Series the most balanced, versatile high performance golf shaft available today. The new G Series hybrid shafts are available in 85 grams in Regular, Stiff and X-Stiff flexes and 95 grams in Stiff and X-Stiff flexes. The G Series hybrid shafts have an MSRP of $89.00. 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 80 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.

NEXT GENERATION RIFLE SHAFT NOW AVAILABLE

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Tue, 29 May 2012 23:45:00 +0000

5/22/2012 MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The next generation Rifle shaft, one of the premier golf shafts played on tours worldwide, is now available exclusively through True Temper's Performance Fitting Center dealers. RIFLE's exclusive patented design efficiently transfers energy through the shaft providing the most solid feel at impact with proven performance results. Rifle shafts feature a stepless frequency matched design that ensures consistent flex progression throughout the set. The new Rifle blanks offer improved weight and balance consistency for improved trajectory and improved feel. Rifle is the perfect blend of tip responsiveness and tip stability for enhanced control. "The new Rifle, which is offered in blanks, allows Performance Fitting Center clubmakers to have the flexibility to customize shafts to both standard Rifle and Rifle Flighted finished shafts at specific frequencies," said Bill Lange, director of sales-golf products for True Temper Sports. "This provides the golfer with the ultimate fitting experience for individual, unique performance needs." Rifle shafts can be customized to a 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 and 7.0 Rifle or Rifle flighted flex and ranges in weight from 130 grams (4.0 flex) to 146 grams (7.0 flex). MSRP: $50.00.

Graphite Design New TOur AD BB Golf Shaft

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Sat, 19 May 2012 05:54:00 +0000

New for 2012, Graphite Design International introduces the newest premium golf shaft in the Tour AD series, Tour AD BB “Blue Bullet”. The new Tour AD BB shaft is available in 50, 60, 70, and 80 gram weights.

The Tour AD BB design features an increased stiffness from the tip-to-middle section to provide the player with more stability. The end result is a tighter shot pattern and an increase in ball speed. Tour AD BB was designed with the appropriate amount of flex in the butt section allowing players the ability to load the shaft properly thus creating a sense of power. Tour AD BB shafts will produce a LOW to MID piercing ball flight and reduce spin through impact. The Tour AD BB “Blue Bullet” is the ultimate shaft for 2012. Revolutionary technology, design, and the most advanced materials are trademarks in all Graphite Design shafts, making them the highest quality premium golf shafts on the market today. Validating the company’s “Tour AD” logo, all of Graphite Design’s PGA Tour-proven shafts specifically promote “Accuracy and Distance”. These key competitive advantages are helping professional and amateur golfers optimize their games after switching to Graphite Design shafts. Graphite Design continues to be the most dominant shaft on the JGTO Tour and has been for the past nine years.

Graphite Golf Shafts: Myths, Facts, Trends and the Future

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Sat, 19 May 2012 05:51:00 +0000

From Grafalloy.com Don Brown, Product Development Manager and Designer Grafalloy, Project X Myth: Low torque shafts have better dispersion: Many golfers believe a lower torque shaft will twist less at impact resulting in improved dispersion. Fact: High speed camera studies have shown that even on a 9 degree torque shaft the ball stays in contact with the face for only thousandths of a second, not allowing for the twisting of the shaft to alter the balls horizontal trajectory. Torque plays a large role in the feel of the golf shaft. The Grafalloy Blue and ProLaunch Red were stiff butt, stiff tip shafts, yet Blue felt much firmer than the ProLaunch Red because its torque was almost a degree lower. As a result, we stopped chasing lower torque and now focus on how we can tune torque to provide the feel that suits the target player profile for a particular design. Shafts designed for penetrating ball flights, such as the ProLaunch Axis Red, will feel best with a torque between 3 and 4 degrees while higher launching shafts such as the ProLaunch Axis Blue work best with a torque of 4 degrees and higher.

Myth: Shaft performance is all about material: Some shaft companies are touting the use of their own or premium fibers to provide ultimate performance. Fact: There are a very few manufacturers of the high and super high modulus fibers used in today's high end golf shafts. Even companies that make high end fiber and use it in their own branded shafts sell these fibers to other shaft manufacturers. Performance gains are made with superior design and understanding of flex/torsional/cross sectional profiles and use of the fibers in cutting edge shaft technologies. While two shafts may use the same Japanese made super high modulus fibers, the shaft designer who is able to best harness the properties of those fibers into technologies such as Smart Ply and Micromesh will be able to maximize the material, the shaft and the swing. Trend: Cross Sectional Stability. Several 2008/2009 golf shafts have touted increased cross- sectional (or hoop) stability. Cross-sectional stiffness (or stability) is the shaft's resistance to ovalization. When a traditional shaft is loaded, its cross section deforms from a circle to an oval. The energy that goes into this deformation cannot be returned to the ball and is lost. Increased cross-sectional stability also provides a more stable feel and improved shot-to-shot consistency. There are several methods for controlling cross-sectional stiffness, with one of the most popular methods being multi-axis weaves. While these weaves have an undeniable aesthetic value, they are a not an efficient way to use carbon fiber. Carbon fiber performs its best when held straight; weaves require the fibers to be curved around one another. Technologies utilizing thin uni-directional carbon fiber layers, such as Grafalloy's Axis Technology, limit cross sectional deformation much more efficiently. Future: The groove change and what it means to your driver. By now everyone has heard about the USGA mandated groove change that will take place effective January 1, 2010. This groove change is intended to reduce the spin golfers can achieve from the rough with existing grooves. With these rolled back grooves, many golfers will switch to a ball that spins more to retain their drop and stop abilities around the greens. This ball change will create an increase in spin with the driver, resulting in ballooned shots and lost distance. Enter Project X. The new Project X wood shafts were designed to be the lowest spinning shafts available. With two additional layers of super high modulus tip reinforcement, Project X has continually shown several hundred RPM reduction in spin over the other premium low spin shafts on the market. The introduction of graphite Project X wood and hybrid shafts means golfers can now benefit from Project X performance in every club, driver through wedge.

TRUE TEMPER PGA PROFESSIONAL TRAINING NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Sat, 19 May 2012 05:44:00 +0000

5/15/2012 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The world's No. 1 shaft manufacturer, True Temper announced today that its Professional Fitting Center education and training program for PGA Professionals is now available online to view as a webinar. Available exclusively through True Temper, the Professional Fitting Center Program is an education based effort to bring shaft knowledge to the PGA Professional. Through this program PGA Professionals will gain basic technical knowledge of golf shaft designs and performance as well as tips on how to properly fit their members for the correct golf shaft. "We just launched our Professional Fitting Center workshop this year and we have already had overwhelming interest and support from PGA professionals," says Bill Lange, director of sales-golf products for True Temper Sports. "By offering the workshop online through a webinar, our goal is to bring authoritative and comprehensive shaft knowledge and custom fitting education to more professionals." True Temper has been named by the PGA of America as a Pre-Approved Education Provider for PGA Member Continuing Education. True Temper will award two PGA Membership Service Requirement (MSR) hours for PGA professionals who view the Professional Fitting Center (PFC) webinar and complete an online test. The PFC program is currently eligible for Education Member Service Requirements (MSR). Starting June 16, 2012, the program is eligible for General MSR hours when viewed via the webinar. To view the PFC webinar, visit www.performancefittingcenter.com/PGA.

Graphie Design Wins Again on the LPGA

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:35:00 +0000

Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium golf shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced today that the winners of both the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship and the European Tour Sicilian Open played Graphite Design shafts.

"Our new G Series shaft is becoming more popular on all tours and we are pleased that the winner of the Kraft Nabisco Championship opted to play this shaft during her first major championship," said Tak Yamada, President, Graphite Design. "We congratulate her on her second LPGA career victory and we congratulate the winner of the Sicilian Open on his first European Tour victory."

The winner of the 2012 Kraft Nabisco Championship beat out the second place finisher in a one-hole playoff to claim her second career victory and first major championship. She played a Graphite Design G Series 50 shaft in her driver and a Tour AD UT 65 in her hybrid. Five other top-ten finishers at the event also played a variety of Graphite Design shafts. The winner of the Sicilian Open carded a 15-under 273 to post his first European Tour victory. He played a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7X shaft in his driver.

The new G Series shaft is the next generation of premium Graphite Design shafts and is very adaptable to today's new head technology. The G Series performance characteristics favor a low to mid launch trajectory and mid ball spin. The new X Directional Technology - XDT - incorporates the use of the already proven Graphite Design MSI (Material Stiffness Integration) design method as well as this new and unique application of graphite fiber alignment throughout the shaft structure. During the development phase of XDT, measurable performance gains were discovered through a more balanced distribution of the graphite fibers within the plies of the shaft design. This proprietary application of XDT has made the new G Series the most balanced, versatile high performance golf shaft available today.

The popular Tour AD DI shaft is designed to provide more power and stability. Manufactured exclusively at Graphite Design Japan, the Tour AD DI shaft has been integrated with Toray Company's 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.

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.

Aldila’s NV shaft helps Transitions Championship winner reclaim #1 in World

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:34:00 +0000

‘The Hottest Shafts In Golf’ dominates wood shaft manufacturer count by 34, hybrid count by 7

POWAY, Calif. – Heading into the four-man sudden-death playoff at the Transitions Championship Sunday, the odds of the winner playing an Aldila shaft was pretty favorable with three of the four players playing Aldila. The winner, who birdied the first playoff hole, was playing Aldila’s NV® and the other two players were playing Aldila’s DVS™ and RIP®.

With the win, the Transitions Champ captured his 5th PGA Tour victory and regained the top spot in the Official World Golf Rankings.

Led by their most popular shaft the RIP, “The Hottest Shafts In Golf” dominated to wood shaft manufacturer counts at the Transitions Championship by having 34 more wood shafts in play then their next leading competitor, according to the Darrell Survey. Aldila (www.aldila.com) also had seven more hybrid shafts in play than the next leading shaft manufacturer. Aldila has won the wood and hybrid shaft manufacturer counts in 12 of 13 PGA Tour events this season.

Aldila’s Tour proven RIP (Reverse Interlaminar Placement) Technology provides a shaft design with optimum flex and torque characteristics with increased cross-sectional stability throughout the tip area for greater shot control.

“When designing the RIP®, Aldila completely turned golf shaft design and performance inside out through the use of computer modeling technology and exclusive carbon fiber materials,” said Stewart Bahl, Aldila’s Marketing Manager.

Aldila’s RIP series features five different shafts to help meet the needs of a variety of players. The RIP Alpha, RIP Beta, RIP Gamma, RIP’d NV and RIP Phenom. Aldila now has RIP iron shafts in research and development. One of the Top 10 finishers at the Transitions Championship was playing their R&D RIP Iron.

The RIP Alpha is a tip-stiff, low-to-mid launch with low spin and is the original shaft with lower torque, increased tip stability and better tip stiffness. The RIP Beta version has a slightly softer tip flex for mid launch, the RIP Gamma has the same launch characteristics as the original Alpha with a higher balance point for use with heavier heads to achieve a conventional swing weight.

The RIP’d NV incorporates the best performance attributes from two of Aldila’s most innovative shaft designs -- the ‘perfect feel’ and slim, stable shaft profile of the Aldila NV® and the unprecedented control and accuracy of the Aldila RIP®. The Aldila NV, featuring Micro Laminate technology (MLT®), is the most popular aftermarket shaft in history.

The RIP Phenom incorporates RIP Technology™ with a unique composite construction to create a new and innovative shaft flex profile for maximum distance and control – the Hyperbolic Flex Zone™. RIP Technology repositions the materials and patterns to optimize the performance characteristics of the shaft. The Phenom’s Hyperbolic Flex Zone provides a stiff tip section for optimal launch and spin control, with a very firm butt section for an incredibly stable feel. The center section of the shaft is softer to provide outstanding kick through impact to maximize ball speed.

Aldila catapults power to an unprecedented level. High performance technology harnessed and perfected from a special blend of materials, design and expertise. 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?

TRUE TEMPER SHAFTS DOMINATE THE MASTERS TOURNAMENT

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:31:00 +0000

The No. 1 shaft manufacturer in golf, True Temper Sports is proud to report that the 76th Masters Tournament champion followed in the footsteps of every previous Masters champion by playing and winning with shafts by True Temper.

With Dynamic Gold in his irons, Grafalloy BiMatrix in his driver and Project X graphite in his woods, the Masters champion thrilled the crowd with spectacular shot placement and consistency. The long-hitting left-hander shot a final round 68 for a 10-under-par 278 to force an exciting sudden death playoff, in which both pros played Dynamic Gold and Project X graphite.

With 70 sets in play, True Temper shafts were the clear favorite among professionals at The Masters. The victory marked the 76th consecutive win at The Masters for shafts designed and manufactured by True Temper, an incredible distinction for the company and its golf shafts.

"The Masters is clearly one of the most revered tournaments in the history of golf, and the dramatic finish in the final two holes on Sunday and the subsequent playoff really lived up to the event's reputation," says Scott Hennessy, president and CEO of True Temper Sports. "Shafts by True Temper are clearly favored by the best players in the world and that is why every Masters Champion for the past 76 years has had our shafts in their bags."

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

DYNAMIC GOLD SCORES VICTORY AT THE ARNOLD PALMER INVITATIONAL

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:30:00 +0000

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - True Temper's Dynamic Gold shined in the spotlight this weekend, delivering pinpoint accuracy shot after shot to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Playing Dynamic Gold, the Arnold Palmer Invitational champion made the most birdies and tied for No.1 in Greens in Regulation. The 2-under par 70 in the fourth round broke the longest drought of his golf career - delivering his 72nd career win, earning him 500 FedExCup points and moving him to No. 7 in the world rankings.

"The electricity in the air on Sunday at Bay Hill was truly palpable, and we're excited to see this year's champion trust his iron performance to Dynamic Gold," says Scott Hennessy, president and CEO of True Temper Sports. "Dynamic Gold generates a low, penetrating trajectory that is preferred by many better players, and its success on tour week after week is one of the primary reasons Dynamic Gold is the most popular shaft on the PGA Tour."

True Temper Sports also celebrated hometown hero and winner of the Chitimacha Louisiana Open on the Nationwide Tour who put on a near perfect display with Rifle shafts in his irons. He fired off a 6-under 65 Sunday to win by a tournament-record eight strokes.

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

Project X Wins WGC

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:00:00 +0000

PROJECT X TAKES WIN AT THE HONDA CLASSIC

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:59:00 +0000

3/5/2012

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In the hands of the new No. 1 player this weekend, Project X proved again why it is the shaft of choice for players who demand pinpoint accuracy from their iron shafts. The Honda Classic champion won his first PGA TOUR event of the year and rose to first in the Official World Golf Ranking with two clutch saves at the end of an exciting final round on Sunday.

The champion wasn’t the only player to rely on Project X this weekend. The Honda Classic’s runner up was playing a Project X PXi shaft in his 2-iron and he shot the lowest final round of his career to edge within one shot of the lead.

“The Honda Classic was another great win for the Project X brand which revolutionized steel golf shafts,” says Chad Hall, director of product marketing and global tour operations for True Temper Sports. “We continue to push the envelope with new innovations such as PXi, which is the most sophisticated steel shaft design in the game today. It was exciting to see Project X continue its winning legacy and I’m confident this weekend’s second-place finish is just the beginning for PXi.”

The PXi shafts incorporate the hallmarks of the Project X line — tour-caliber spin control, penetrating trajectory and unrivaled tip stability — with the benefits of a 10 percent weight reduction. The end result is an iron shaft that delivers maximum club speed with the shot control demanded by the best players in the world.

Behind The Shaft: The Project X Shaft

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:31:00 +0000

In early 2008 True Temper’s Product Development Team was given a monumental task: Translate the same performance characteristics of the world-renown Project X steel shaft into hybrid and wood shafts.

The Design Phase
True Temper’s state of the art composite research and development facility in Mira Mesa, California is home to the engineers and technicians who develop, design and prototype some of the best composite sporting goods in the world. It was this Product Development Team that was tasked with crafting graphite shafts that would produce performance worthy of the Project X name.
“Making a graphite shaft to mimic steel performance has been tried before, never very successfully,” said Don Brown, manager of product development. “It is very difficult to design a graphite shaft that can exactly match the perfor- mance of a steel shaft.”
The team started by breaking Project X shaft down to its funda- mental engineering element, its relative stiffness plot (EI profile). With their proprietary design software, the engineers began modeling the first prototypes. The hyper accurate model pre- dicts all the crucial elements of the shaft including frequency, torque and tip stiffness by per- forming more than one hundred thousand calculations for every change made to the design. With the first prototypes com- pleted, it was time for testing.

Perfecting Project X
“The Project X hybrid shafts were fantastic,” said Greg Cavill, director of metals R&D and design for True Tem- per. “They perform just like the iron shafts and are a great fit for the player looking for Project X playability in their hybrids”.
The wood shafts would need some tweaking, however. While the constant taper rate of the Project X EI did provide the smooth feel and increased ball speeds, the longer length of the driver shaft caused the spin to not be as low as needed for a shaft to bear the Project X name.

Returning to the lab, the engineers had to take this already good driver shaft and make it the ultimate in spin-reducing driver shaft. “We had a good shaft already. The feel was smooth and ball speeds were up, but we needed to optimize the tip section, without sacrificing the positive design elements we had,” Brown said. In addition to controlling the spin, the team also wanted to improve on the feel, bringing the stability of Project X steel to the graphite shafts. By including layers of fiber in a circumferential orientation, the cross section of the shaft was bolstered, providing that unique steel feel. This new prototype, with the reinforced tip and feel improvements went out for testing at a Nationwide Tour event in Fort Smith Arkansas in May of 2008.

True Temper Shafts Shine at the WGC-Accenture and Mayakoba

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:43:00 +0000

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dynamic Gold, Project X and Grafalloy contributed to wins at the WGC-Accenture Match Golf Championship and the Mayakoba Golf Classic, proving once again why more pros trust shafts by designed and manufactured by True Temper Sports.

Relying on Dynamic Gold, the WGC-Accenture Match Play winner beat out a tough field to earn his second World Golf Championship win. He scored 35 birdies in 96 holes over six matches and defeated the reigning U.S. Open champion in the final match.

Meanwhile at the Mayakoba Golf Classic, a 21-year-old PGA TOUR rookie, playing Grafalloy ProLaunch Red in his driver and Project X in his irons, pared all eight holes in the playoff. He led the field in iron play, hitting an impressive 81.9 percent of greens in regulation for his first career PGA victory.

“The PGA TOUR events this season have offered drama and excitement, and this weekend’s impressive play at the WGC Accenture Match Play and eight-hole playoff at the Mayakoba Classic were certainly no exception. The solid play at both events demonstrated how perseverance, talent and the right equipment can overcome the odds,” says Scott Hennessy, president and CEO of True Temper Sports. “True Temper has set the industry standard for more than 70 years, and our Dynamic Gold, Project X and Grafalloy brands deliver a proven combination of accuracy, distance and consistency that wins on the pro tours week after week.”

The Number One selling shaft in golf, Dynamic Gold is preferred by skilled players seeking a low, penetrating ball flight. The straight taper and short tip section of the Project X iron shafts provides maximum energy transfer with low spin rates required for penetrating iron shots. Grafalloy has been an industry-leading innovator in graphite shaft technology for nearly two decades. ProLaunch Red is launch-monitor-tuned to promote a low, boring trajectory.

Awesome Graphite Design Wins Back To Back

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:53:00 +0000

Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium golf shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced today that the winner of the European Tour Joburg Open and the Volvo Golf Champions played a Graphite Design shaft in his driver.

“The winner played exceptionally well at both events and was able to hold off his boyhood heroes to win the Volvo Golf Champions in a playoff. We are pleased that he played our popular Tour AD DI shaft. We congratulate him on both his victories,” said Tak Yamada, VP of Sales & Marketing, Graphite Design.

The winner became the first 2011 European Tour Qualifying School graduate to win back-to-back events the year after graduation. He played a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7X shaft in his driver and was in the top six in driving distance at both tournaments. He also posted an impressive 18th in driving accuracy (73.2%) at the Volvo Golf Champions. His win moves him to inside the top 100 of the Official World Golf Ranking and gives him a European Tour exemption until the end of 2014.

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 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 JGTO Tour and has been for the past eight 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 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.

Graphite Design Wins Humana

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:52:00 +0000

Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium golf shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced today that the winner of the Humana Challenge played a Graphite Design YS+ 85 Hybrid shaft.

“We are pleased to have another PGA champion playing Graphite Design shafts for the second time in two weeks,” said Tak Yamada, VP of Sales & Marketing, Graphite Design. “The winner of the Humana Challenge played well and maintained his position despite pressure from the second place finishers. We congratulate him on his hard-fought victory.”

The winner of the Humana Challenge claimed his fifth career PGA Tour victory by shooting a 24-under 264. His win moved him to number two on the FedExCup points list. He played Graphite Design YS+ 85 Hybrid shafts in both of his hybrids.

The Graphite Design YS+ shaft series maintains its popularity 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 PGA Tour-proven shafts to specifically promote "Tour Accuracy and Distance" and is a moniker that 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 JGTO Tour and has been for the past eight years.

Sony Open Winner Played Graphite Design Golf Shafts

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:51:00 +0000

Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium golf shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced today that the winner of the Sony Open played a Graphite Design Tour AD UT 85 Hybrid shaft.

“The Sony Open has been a great event for Graphite Design as this is the second year in a row that it has been won by a professional playing Graphite Design shafts,” said Tak Yamada, VP of Sales & Marketing, Graphite Design. “The winner worked hard during the off season and his dedication and persistence paid off in a big way. We congratulate him on this well-earned victory and wish him continued success in reaching all of his 2012 performance goals.”

The winner of the Sony Open shot a 13-under 267 to claim his third career PGA Tour victory and earn a spot at the Masters this year, fulfilling one of his professional goals for the year. The win also moved him to the top of the FedExCup points list in claiming the first full-field event of the year. He played a Graphite Design Tour AD UT 85 Hybrid shaft.

The Tour AD UT 85 Hybrid shaft is one of the most popular played shafts on the PGA Tour. Consistent with the UT characteristics, this shaft produces exceptional feel and consistency providing players of all skill levels optimum launch and exceptional distance control. These shafts are perfect for players with mid-fast tempos.

The company's Tour AD logo is featured on all of Graphite Design's PGA Tour-proven shafts to specifically promote "Tour Accuracy and Distance" and is a moniker that 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 JGTO Tour and has been for the past eight 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 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.

True Temper To Hold PGA Education Workshops at PGA Show

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:49:00 +0000

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The world’s No. 1 shaft manufacturer, True Temper will host two Professional Fitting Center workshops for PGA Professionals during the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla. The workshops will be held in room 310B at the Orange County Convention Center at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2012; and Friday, January 27, 2012.

The PGA of America recently named True Temper golf shafts as an official Pre-Approved Educational Provider for PGA Member Continuing Education, and the Professional Fitting Center workshops award PGA credit hours to PGA professionals in attendance. Registration is available online, Professional Fitting Center Workshop Registration , or by calling Chris Segalla at 901-746-2027.

“These will be our first PFC workshops for the PGA Professionals and we’re very excited to make available such authoritative and comprehensive fitting education,” says Bill Lange, global distribution sales manager for True Temper Sports. “Our PFC workshops bring together highly accredited engineers, custom fitting experts and retail specialists as invaluable resources for golf professionals.”

Available exclusively through True Temper, the Professional Fitting Center Program is an education based effort to bring shaft knowledge to the PGA Professional. Through this program PGA Professionals will gain basic technical knowledge of golf shaft designs and performance as well as tips on how to properly fit their members for the correct golf shaft.

DG Spinner Delivers Dramatic Playoff Win at Farmers

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:49:00 +0000

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Consistent and accurate short game play was a key component in this weekend’s unexpected win at the Farmers Insurance Open. Playing the DG Spinner wedge golf shaft by True Temper golf shafts, the Farmers Open champion shot a final round 67 and prevailed in a dramatic two-hole playoff.

The champion trusted the increased spin of DG Spinner to deliver two clutch wedge shots setting up birdies on both the 72nd and first playoff holes. He relied on DG Spinner once more to secure the win with a delicate up-and-down for par from behind the 16th green earning his third PGA Tour title.

In addition to the champion’s use of DG Spinner, True Temper golf shafts dominated the field with the company’s Project X, Grafalloy and True Temper brands taking all Top 10 money positions. According to the shaft count, there were also 134 sets of True Temper golf shafts in play in the Farmers Insurance Open field.

“Control and accuracy are key elements in short game success and there’s no bigger success than winning on the PGA TOUR,” says Chad Hall, director of product marketing and global tour operations for True Temper Sports. “The DG Spinner’s unique design lowers the ball launch trajectory and increases ball spin for enhanced control and greater stopping power. DG Spinner has been in the winner’s circle more than 10 times in just the short time it has been on the global tours.”

The DG Spinner wedge shaft is the latest technology from True Temper’s highly popular Dynamic Gold line of shafts and is specifically designed to lower ball launch and increase ball spin during full- and low-impact swing conditions. DG Spinner golf shafts are available in two flexes — Wedge flex for sand and lob wedges and Wedge+ flex for gap and pitching wedges.

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

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:45:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:36:00 +0000

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?

Buy Aldila Golf Shafts from Golf Shafts Asia

Graphite Design Takes Another Golf Shaft Victory

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:26:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:24:00 +0000

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.

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:24:00 +0000

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.

noreply@blogger.com (chinagolf) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:23:00 +0000

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.