SAN DIEGO, CA – October 28, 2008 – Graphite Design reports that the winner of the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship Senior Division used its Tour AD Quattro Tech MD-6x shaft to hit a 366 yard drive to claim his victory.
The 47-year old trick shot artist and comedian from Rogersville, Mo., won the Senior Division (45 and older) using a Cobra Speed Pro D 5.5 driver with a 50-inch Graphite Design Tour AD Quattro Tech MD-6x shaft. His drive was 10 yards longer than his nearest competitor who hit the ball 356 yards.
“We congratulate the winner on his victory and are pleased that he chose Graphite Design,” said Tim Gillis, vice president, sales & marketing, Graphite Design. “Our shafts are designed with versatility to meet the needs of professional as well as amateur golfers allowing them to get maximum distance and accuracy from their swing.”
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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