The T2 Finisher of the Kraft Nabisco Championship Also Plays Graphite Design
SAN DIEGO, CA – April 6, 2009 – Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced that the winner of the Kraft Nabisco Championship used a Graphite Design Tour AD Throttle shaft in her driver. The T2 finisher used a Tour AD YS series shaft that is one of the most popular shaft brands worldwide.
“We congratulate the winner on her first major championship and the T2 finisher on her fourth top-10 finish this season,” said Mr. Tak Yamada, Director, Graphite Design. “The final hole was amazing to watch. The champion is a long driver and we are thrilled that she is using our Tour AD Throttle shaft which is designed for strong players with faster swing speeds.”
The winner blasted a 275-yard drive down the 18th fairway then hit a hybrid to four feet on the 72nd hole of regulation and calmly rolled in her putt for eagle to claim her first-ever major title on Sunday. Her final-round, 3-under-par 69 was enough to top the next two finishers by one stroke. She collected a $300,000 check for her victory which places her in the top-10 on the 2009 LPGA Official Money List. The T2 finisher shot an 8-under-par 280.
The Tour AD Throttle shaft features a stiff tip and high kick which are ideal for strong players that have a quick swing tempo. This is the perfect shaft for players seeking a tour like penetrating ball trajectory. The shaft torque is low to keep the shaft stable for higher speeds but offers great feel. This has been proven on the professional golf tours and long drive competitions.
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 all of golf’s major OEMs. Graphite Design shafts continue to be preferred by top club makers the world over while the company’s mainstay YSQ and YSQst, Stabilized Tip shafts, Aura 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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