MEMPHIS, Tenn. – In conjunction with the upcoming 2009 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Grafalloy® has announced an exciting partnership with Zelocity, maker of premier launch analysis systems. The collaboration combines state-of-the-art launch monitor technology with Grafalloy’s next generation of high-performance ProLaunch graphite shafts. A cross-promotional agreement has been developed to directly support retailers, clubmakers and custom-fitting professionals and provides free Grafalloy ProLaunch AXIS graphite shafts with every purchase of a Zelocity PureLaunch Doppler Radar Launch Monitor.
Customers purchasing a Zelocity PureLaunch between January 20, 2009 and April 30, 2009 will receive their choice of three regular- or stiff-flex shaft package with one each of the ProLaunch AXIS Blue, ProLaunch Platinum and ProLaunch AXIS Red graphite shafts.
“We are very excited to team with Zelocity in bringing this unique combination of shaft and launch analysis technology to custom fitting and instruction professionals,” says Scott Hennessy, president and CEO of True Temper Sports. “Zelocity is one of the industry leaders in providing launch monitors for instructors, clubfitters, tour pros, college golf teams, and golfers of all skill levels. Our new ProLaunch Axis graphite shafts have set new industry standards and are taking innovative ball flight technology to the next level. Unlike any other shaft design, the ProLaunch Axis integrates the Micro-Mesh Tip technology and Smart-Ply fiber orientation to both enhance stability and spin control and maximize energy transfer power and accuracy.”
The Grafalloy ProLaunch Axis Red shaft creates a boring, penetrating ball flight, while ProLaunch Axis Blue maximizes distance for players seeking higher launch angles. The sub-60 gram Blue series will be available in Regular, Senior, Stiff and Extra-Stiff flexes while the 63-gram Red while be available in R-X flexes. MSRP $150. The Number One Ultralite Shaft on Tour, Grafalloy is renowned for its tour-proven Micro-Mesh Tip Design with the Smart-Ply™ Technology which debuted in Grafalloy’s highly acclaimed Axis shaft.
The Doppler radar-based Zelocity PureLaunch features a portable, compact design and one of the industry’s most sophisticated launch analysis systems. PureLaunch reports include ball velocity, clubhead speed, carry distance, power transfer ratio percentage, launch angle, total spin, deviation, angle of descent, angle of attack, side spin, club face angle, trajectory graphics, shot simulation, club acceleration and deceleration, data and reports.
Grafalloy is a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art carbon fiber wood and iron shafts. For more information on Grafalloy Inc. or Grafalloy products, visit www.grafalloy.com.
The leading manufacturer of golf shafts in the world, True Temper Sports is consistently the number one shaft on all professional tours globally. The company markets a complete line of shafts under the True Temper®, Grafalloy® and Project X® shaft brands, and sells these brands in more than 30 countries throughout the world. True Temper Sports is proudly represented by more than 900 individuals in ten facilities located in the United States, Europe, Japan, China and Australia. For more information, visit www.truetemper.com or hitting bays 5 and 6 at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show
Zelocity is best known for its PureLaunch™, PureBalance™, PureContact™ and PureFlight™ ball flight monitors and for pioneering radar-based ball flight monitor technologies. Zelocity ball flight monitors are accurate, affordable portable and easy to use. Zelocity products are used worldwide by major OEMs, instructors, club fitters, tour pros, college golf teams and avid golfers. Zelocity products are proudly manufactured in the USA and have been sold in over sixty-eight countries. Visit Zelocity at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show booth number 1825 or at www.zelocity.com.
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