CARLSBAD, Calif. (Jul 21, 2015) – Two Nippon Shaft players finished T-2 and T-6, July 20, at the Open Championship at The Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland.
Both the 31-year-old Australian, who made it into a sudden death playoff, and the 35-year-old Spaniard used Nippon Shaft N.S. PRO MODUS3 Tour 130 X flex steel shafts in their irons and wedges.
The Australian shot 70-73-64-66 for a 15-under par total of 273, tying for first place with two others. The Spaniard shot 70-69-68-70 for an 11-under par total of 277 and tied with three others for sixth.
“Nippon Shaft congratulates both of these world-class players for their outstanding performances at the home of golf,” said Hiro Fukuda, sales and marketing for Nippon Shaft. “As always, we are proud that world class players have decided to use Nippon Shaft products when going into battle against the world’s toughest competition.”
Nippon Shaft recently announced that 70 players on the U.S. and European PGA Tours utilized various models of Nippon Shaft’s steel shafts in their irons and wedges during the 2013-14 season, an increase of 69.5% over the previous year. Fifty-six U.S. PGA TOUR players and 14 European Tour members chose from among five types of Nippon Shaft steel shafts to outfit their irons. Iron shaft models used were the N.S. PRO 950GH, the N.S. PRO MODUS3 Tour 130, N.S. PRO MODUS3 Tour 120, N.S. PRO MODUS3 PROTO ST prototype shaft, and N.S. PRO MODUS3 ORA prototype steel shafts.
In recent years, Nippon Shaft has been making deep inroads on the PGA TOUR with shafts designed for tour pros and low-handicap amateurs. For years, Nippon Shaft has been the most popular steel shaft on the LPGA Tour, thanks to its ability to manufacture a shaft that combines lightweight and sturdiness, which ensures maximum control.
Over the years, Nippon Shaft recorded hundreds of victories on professional golf tours worldwide, as the best players in the world increasingly chose to install in their irons steel shafts manufactured in Japan to unparalleled quality standards.
Nippon Shaft products are available globally either as stock or custom shafts in many of the world’s top iron brands. In addition, Nippon Shaft products are available through Nippon Shaft’s dedicated global club fitter network. Details of these can be found at www.nipponshaft.com
Nippon Shaft manufactures all of its steel and graphite shafts in a state-of-the-art factory in Komagane, Japan. The company’s integrated production lines are strictly monitored and controlled with thorough checks conducted responsibly through the entire production process. As a result, Nippon Shaft is able to control high product quality – from material selection to final testing.
Based in Yokohama, Japan, Nippon Shaft is the No. 1-selling steel shaft in Asia. Nippon Shaft is a privately-held subsidiary of NHK Spring Co. LTD, a Japanese automobile parts manufacturer. Nippon Shaft’s North American headquarters is in Carlsbad.
Contact:
Barry Cronin
Cronin Communications, Inc.
847-698-1801 (office)
847-867-3032 (mobile)
bcronin@cronincommunications.com
