CARLSBAD, Calif. – Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the JGTO ACN Championship Golf Tournament 2026, held at Miki Golf Club in Miki City, Hyogo, Japan was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD EK-7 X-Stiff wood shaft in his Cobra OPTM LS Driver, a Graphite Design Tour AD CQ-8X in his #3 FWY metal wood, a Graphite Design Tour AD FI-8 X-Stiff wood shaft in his #5 FWY metal wood and a Graphite Design Tour AD VF Hybrid in his #4 Utility Hybrid. The champion claimed his 22nd JGTO win after winning the 4th playoff hole.
Additionally, the winner of the DP World Tour Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship, held at Yas Links Golf Course in Abu Dhabi, UAE was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-8 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in each of his Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond #3 and #5 Fairway metal woods. The champion claimed his 11th DP World Tour win after carding a 4-day total of 23 under par to win the tournament by 2 strokes.
“Two victories on two major international Tours in the same week is a tremendous accomplishment for Graphite Design. Seeing our newest Tour AD EK shaft alongside the CQ, FI, and VF models in the winning bag in Japan and seeing the legendary Tour AD DI continue its winning ways in Abu Dhabi, speaks to the depth and performance of our shaft lineup. Congratulations to both champions on these exceptional wins.” stated Simon Wood, Tour Promotions Manager, Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc.
The 2027 Graphite Design Tour AD EK – “Extra Kick” graphite wood shaft is engineered to deliver a mid/high launch with controlled low/mid spin, providing golfers with the ideal combination of increased carry distance, exceptional accuracy, and responsive feel.
Manufactured exclusively in Japan, the Tour AD EK is designed for players seeking effortless launch and maximum distance without sacrificing control. Its specialized EI profile features a stiff butt section, a firm mid-section, and a stable tip section to maximize energy transfer and promote powerful, efficient launch conditions.
Constructed from premium aerospace-grade carbon fiber, the Tour AD EK incorporates new Toray T1200G carbon fiber technology in the tip section, along with Graphite Design’s exclusive AD Shield technology. The result is an outstanding feel, enhanced shaft stability, efficient energy transfer, and consistent performance that golfers have come to expect from the Tour AD lineup.
Ideal for players looking to maximize carry distance while maintaining a smooth yet powerful loading profile, the Tour AD EK delivers the perfect balance of speed, stability, and responsiveness.
Swing Faster. Hit Farther. Experience Maximum Kick Velocity with the new Tour AD EK “Extra Kick” wood shafts from Graphite Design.
About Pro’s Choice
Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts is the exclusive distributor of Graphite Design golf shafts in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, the UAE, South Africa, South America, and Australia. Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts distributes all of the current Graphite Design shafts, including the new 2027 Graphite Design Tour AD EK wood shaft model, as well as the Anti-Gravity aG33-3, Tour AD FI, Tour AD GC, Tour AD VF, Tour AD CQ, Tour AD UB, Tour AD XC, Tour AD IZ, and Tour AD DI models of wood shafts, the Tour AD HY, IZ, DI and VF Hybrid shafts, and the Tour AD Iron and Raune Iron shafts. The company is located in Carlsbad, California, with a distribution warehouse located in Southern California.
About Graphite Design
Located in Chichibu, Japan, Graphite Design Inc. has over 36 years of experience designing and manufacturing premium graphite-composite golf shafts. Numerous Graphite Design shafts are in play among the best professional players on all tours worldwide. Validating the company’s “Tour AD” logo, all of Graphite Design’s Tour-proven shafts specifically promote “Accuracy and Distance”. On Tour, Graphite Design shafts recorded 44 Global tournament victories in 2025 and have helped numerous golf professionals earn well over 580 tour victories and multi-millions of dollars in prize money since inception.
Media Contact
Bill McPherson, Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, b.mcpherson@proschoicegolfshafts.com, 619-454-6283
