SAN DIEGO, CA – February 8, 2011 – Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium golf shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced today that the winner of the Waste Management Phoenix Open played Graphite Design YS+ Hybrid 85 shafts.
The winner closed with a 2-under 69 to tie for the lead at 18 under. He made a birdie putt on the second playoff hole to win the event and move into the FedExCup points lead. This was his second victory in three starts this year.
“The winner of the Phoenix Open has gotten off to a great start in 2011 and we are pleased that he has opted to play our Graphite Design YS+ shafts,” said Tak Yamada, VP of Sales & Marketing, Graphite Design. “The YS+ series is a performance shaft that has maintained its leadership in the golf market and has been used by the winners of a dozen events on U.S. Tours in 2010. We congratulate the winner on his second victory of 2011 at the Phoenix Open and wish him continued success.”
The Phoenix Open winner played Graphite Design’s YS+ 85 shaft in his hybrid clubs. The universal performance characteristics of the YS+ series have made it one of the most widely used shaft brands worldwide. It continues to be used on the various professional tours worldwide.
The company’s Tour AD logo is featured on all of Graphite Design’s Tour-proven shafts to specifically promote “Accuracy and Distance” and has long been known for high quality and superior performance. This is represented by the company’s success that has been documented by professionals and amateurs alike. Graphite Design is the most dominant shaft on the JPGA Tour and has been for the past eight years.
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 163 consecutive graphite wood shaft brand counts — an unprecedented streak which dates to 2003. On the PGA Tour, Graphite Design shafts have helped professionals earn 75 victories since 2004 and millions of dollars in prize money. A total of 45 US distributors and 15 European and Asian distributors supply Graphite Design shafts to custom club 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 golf’s major OEMs, Graphite Design Tour AD shafts continue to be preferred by top club makers the world over while the company’s 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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