SAN DIEGO, CA – January 18, 2012 – Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced today that it has promoted Bill McPherson to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. In his new position, Bill will be in charge of operations for the entire Sales Department.
“Bill joined Graphite Design 8 years ago as OEM Sales Manager and has been an integral part of the growth of the company. His commitment to the company along with his leadership skills and industry experience will be a key force in executing our focused growth strategy moving forward,” said Tak Yamada, VP of Sales & Marketing, Graphite Design. “We congratulate Bill on his promotion and wish him continued success at Graphite Design.”
Graphite Design has long been known for producing high quality PGA tour-proven shafts with superior performance characteristics. This is represented by the company’s success that has been documented by professionals and amateurs alike. The company recently introduced the G series shaft as the next generation of premium Graphite Design shafts
The G series shaft is designed to be very adaptable to today’s new head technology. Currently the G series shafts are being tested and played on the PGA Tour. 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.
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.
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. Graphite Design is the most dominant shaft on the JGTO Tour and has been for the past nine years. On the PGA Tour, Graphite Design shafts have helped professionals earn 79 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 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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