SAN DIEGO, CA – March 2, 2009 – Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced that according to the Darrell Survey, its YS+ Hybrid shaft was used by the winner of the Mayakoba Golf Classic in Playa del Carmen, Mexico to secure his second career PGA Tour victory.
The Graphite Design YS+ series continues to maintain its leadership in the golf market. The universal performance characteristics have made it widely used worldwide. Golf balls are now designed to spin less and this shaft optimizes launch conditions. This optimization provides better accuracy and produces longer distance shots. The 85 gram hybrid has complemented the line to achieve maximum performance in utility clubs.
“Our YS+ shafts have been widely accepted on the PGA Tour for years. They are known for their high performance, consistency, and this past week for their accuracy. The champion used a YS+ Hybrid Shaft to manage the unruly winds and win the event,” stated Tim Gillis, vice president, sales and marketing, Graphite Design. “We knew when we introduced YS+ Hybrid, it would perform exceptionally well and this victory confirms it.”
The winner was the co-leader after the second and third rounds, taking the lead for good on the second hole Sunday. He shot a 13-under 267 for a two-stroke victory over the second place finisher. His victory earned him $648,000 or about 9.4 million pesos.
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 55 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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