SAN DIEGO, CA – October 21, 2008 – Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced it is a sponsor of the REMAX World Long Drive Championship taking place in Mesquite, Nevada on October 20 – 25.
“This is a wonderful event for showcasing the benefits of our shafts,” said Tim Gillis, vice president, sales & marketing, Graphite Design. “About 20 competitors will be using Graphite Design Shafts including the newly released Tour AD Throttle and the Quatro Tech MD. We’re excited to be a part of this event and are looking forward to seeing some great competition.”
The 2008 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship has a total purse of $600,000. The open division champion, widely recognized as golf’s biggest hitter, will earn $250,000. ESPN will broadcast 90-minute telecasts of the event on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. ESPN will air the finals at 3:00 p.m. EDT on Christmas Eve and ESPN2 will follow suit with a broadcast at 2:00 p.m. EDT on Christmas Day.
Graphite Design 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.
The Quattro Tech series of shafts was introduced in 2007. The series incorporates ACI technology in the form of “4 axis weave material”. This high end composite shaft offers more consistent impact for all golfers. The feel and control are unlike any other golf shaft, resulting in higher ball launch and longer distance.
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 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 since 2004 and millions of dollars in prize money. A total of 8 US distributors and 5 European and Asian distributors supply Graphite Design shafts to over 1000 custom 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 most of golf’s major OEMs, including the top four companies by sales volume. Graphite Design shafts continue to be preferred by top club makers 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, call 888.707.6132, e-mail info@gdintl.com;, or visit www.gdintl.com.
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