SAN DIEGO -- Graphite Design — maker of some of the most widely played graphite driver shaft models on the PGA TOUR — announces it led the wood shaft brand count and had the two most-played graphite wood shaft models at the Japan Tour’s Dunlop Phoenix, according to the Darrell Survey.
The victory marked the 133rd consecutive tournament in which Graphite Design has finished atop the wood shaft brand count on the Japan Tour, an unprecedented streak dating to 2002. Graphite Design also fielded the two most-played graphite wood shaft models while nine top-16 finishers in the star-studded event wielded Graphite Design shafts.
“International competition presents an ideal venue to showcase Graphite Design shafts, which once again proved most popular among an elite field,” said Akio Karashima, CEO of Graphite Design. “Top players the world over recognize the accuracy and distance advantages built into every Graphite Design shaft model.”
Last year, Graphite Design shafts were used by 18 winners on the PGA TOUR and 42 winners worldwide, helping them amass more than $75 million in earnings. They were also played by PGA TOUR leaders in Total Driving (distance plus accuracy), five of the top-10 players in Driving Accuracy Percentage, four of the top-10 money winners, and top-10 players in the World Golf Rankings.
On the Japan Tour, Graphite Design shafts were victorious 16 times in 2005.
About Graphite Design
Graphite Design, established in Japan in 1989 and in the U.S. in 1997, is one of the world's three largest golf-club shaft manufacturers. The company made its mark manufacturing high-performance shafts for most of golf's major OEMs worldwide, including the top four companies by sales volume, and Graphite Design shafts continue to be preferred by top clubmakers, worldwide.
Graphite Design’s trademarks are revolutionary technology, design and sourcing the most advanced materials so Graphite Design shafts are of highest quality and performance. Graphite Design shafts specifically promote “Accuracy and Distance” among players of all levels, and are commonly referred to as “Ultimate Performance, Proven on Tour.”
The core components of the company’s “AD” logo, these key competitive advantages help professionals and amateurs optimize their game after switching to Graphite Design shafts. The company’s popular YS series and recently introduced Tour AD line are taking this message to the next level.
For more information about Graphite Design: 888.707.6132, info@gdintl.com; www.gdintl.com.
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