SAN DIEGO, CA – May 10, 2011 – Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium golf shafts on the PGA TOUR, announces its newly introduced G shaft was used by the third place finisher at the PGA Wells Fargo Championship.
The new G series shaft is the next generation of premium Graphite Design shafts and is very adaptable to today’s new head technology. As with all Graphite Design shafts, the G series shaft technology is derived from years of research and development designed to produce consistency and stability and deliver outstanding performance benefits.
“We already have five G 60 shafts in play on the PGA Tour after only four weeks and we are thrilled that the third place finisher at the Wells Fargo Championship has chosen to play this next generation of Graphite Design shafts,” commented Tak Yamada, VP of Sales & Marketing, Graphite Design. “This immediate level of interest in the G series is a direct result of the technology and performance characteristics that went into the design of this shaft. We look forward to continued success with the G series shaft on all Tours.”
The third place finisher of the Wells Fargo Championship shot a 14-under 274 to earn his third top ten finish for 2011. He played the Graphite Design Tour AD G 60 shaft in his driver. In addition to the top finish on the PGA Tour, the winner of the OneAsia Tour GS Caltrex Maekyung Open played a Graphite Design Tour AD EV 6 shaft in his driver.
The G series performance characteristics favor a low to mid launch trajectory and mid ball spin. The new X Directional Technology – XDT – incorporates the use of the already proven Graphite Design MSI (Material Stiffness Integration) design method as well as this new and unique application of graphite fiber alignment throughout the shaft structure. During the development phase of XDT, measurable performance gains were discovered through a more balanced distribution of the graphite fibers within the plies of the shaft design. This proprietary application of XDT has made the new G series the most balanced, versatile high performance golf shaft available today.
The new G series shaft are available in four weights: 40 gram (Lite, Regular and Stiff flexes); 50 gram (Lite, Regular and Stiff flexes); 60 gram (Regular, Stiff and X-Stiff flexes); and 70 gram (Stiff and X-Stiff flexes). The G series products will be available beginning June 1, 2011 and will have an MSRP of $199.00.
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 JGTO 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 60 US distributors and 16 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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