Company’s New Model Helps Professionals, Amateurs Get the Most from Versatile Hybrid Clubs
(SAN DIEGO, California) – The winner of the Nationwide Tour’s Boise Open counted on Graphite Design’s Tour AD YSQ shaft to power his hybrid club, according to the Darrell Survey.
In earning his first career Nationwide Tour victory, the veteran professional used Graphite Design’s Tour AD YSQ model – introduced in hybrid, driver and fairway wood versions to great acclaim this year – to maximize the distance and accuracy of his 18-degree hybrid club. His outstanding play at Hillcrest Country Club produced a four-round total of 20-under par, good for a four-shot margin.
Graphite Design’s Tour AD YSQ shafts utilize the company’s unique ACI (Axial Composite Interlace) technology to produce exceptional stability throughout the swing, while retaining the power and responsive feel that have made its YS series shafts a mainstay on professional tours throughout the decade.
“We congratulate the winner on his breakthrough victory and are proud he chose Graphite Design,” said Tim Gillis, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Graphite Design. “Most professionals have now replaced their long irons with hybrids, and they find our shafts deliver optimum ball flight and precision from these versatile clubs. Amateurs can realize the very same benefits by equipping their hybrids with Graphite Design shafts.”
Graphite Design – maker of some of the most widely played premium shafts on the PGA TOUR – recently introduced its Tour AD Throttle shaft designed with ACI technology for strong golfers with aggressive, high-speed swings. Earlier this year, Graphite Design unveiled its Tour AD YSQ shaft series delivering superior performance in four key areas: launch angle, spin rate, accuracy and distance.
In 2007, Graphite Design shaft models propelled professionals to a combined 45 victories on the PGA, Nationwide, Champions, Japan and LPGA tours. Among those relying on Graphite Design shafts were the world’s No. 3-ranked men’s player, the No. 4 women’s player, the winner of the Champions Tour’s Charles Schwab Cup points title, and seven of the top eight money earners on the Japan Tour. Graphite Design reinforced its dominance on the Japan Tour, where it has claimed 158 consecutive graphite wood shaft brand counts — an unprecedented streak which dates to 2002. On the PGA TOUR, Graphite Design shafts have helped professionals earn 54 victories and more than $290 million since 2004.
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 most of golf’s major OEMs, including the top four companies by sales volume. Graphite Design shafts continue to be preferred by top clubmakers the world over while the company’s mainstay YS shafts, Pershing 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: 888.707.6132, info@gdintl.com; www.gdintl.com.
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Daniel Mitchell
Buffalo Communications
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dmitchell@billycaspergolf.com
