Graphite Design Golf Shafts at PGA

SAN DIEGO -- Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced that it will be participating in the PGA Merchandise Show on January 28 - 30 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The company will also be participating in the Demo Day on Wednesday, January 27 at Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge.
Graphite Design's full line of products will be displayed at the Equipment Test Center in Hitting Bay #3 in the Orange County Convention Center and on the driving range at the demo day. Attendees will have the opportunity to check out the latest products including the new Tour AD DI shafts and the popular AURA, Tour AD YSQ ST, and Tour AD YSQ shafts.

Designed to provide more power and stability, the Tour AD DI shaft, manufactured exclusively at Graphite Design Japan, has been integrated with Toray Company's new Nanotechnology material in the tip section of the shaft. This unique tip technology creates optimal launch and spin conditions to produce increased accuracy and distance. The shaft made its debut on the major Tours in the fall of 2009 and has already been put in play in competition by numerous professional golfers. Tour players have been impressed by the fact that when using the Tour AD DI shaft they can increase ball speed and accuracy without giving up distance.

AURA shafts are available in four different "aura" colors based on the performance needs of both professional and amateur golfers. Options include RED for the long hitter who uses the professional tees; GOLD for the better player who tees off on the championship tees; BLUE for the shot maker hitting off the men's tees, and GREEN for golfers hitting off the women tees. Swing speeds for each flex are displayed on the shaft.

The Tour AD YSQ ST features a stiffer tip to launch the ball lower and create the perfect descent angle to maximize distance for the players with 90 + swing speeds. Graphite Design has incorporated ACI technology into the Tour AD YSQ ST to enhance the feel and stability of the shaft.

YSQ shafts were first introduced in 2008. The family of shafts incorporates an exclusive technology called AXIAL COMPOSITE INTERLACE (ACI) technology. Graphite Design engineers have discovered that strategic orientation of fibers in multiple angles gives the golfer ultimate performance. The ACI technology stabilizes the club eliminating shaft deformation to enhance the playability of today's larger club heads. The enhancement leads to superior distance and unmatched accuracy in every shot.

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 64 victories since 2004 and millions of dollars in prize money. A total of 8 US distributors and 5 European and Asian distributors supply Graphite Design shafts to over 1000 custom 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 most of golf's major OEMs, including the top four companies by sales volume. Graphite Design shafts continue to be preferred by top club makers the world over while the company's mainstay YS shafts, Pershing shafts and 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.

Graphite Design Golf Shaft News

SAN DIEGO, CA – December 1, 2009 – Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced that the winner of the McDonald’s LPGA Championship Presented by Rolex played Graphite Design’s Tour AD YS+ shaft in her 3-wood.

“The winner has had a very successful year on the LPGA Tour and we are pleased that she has chosen to use our Tour AD shaft during her first career major victory,” said Mr. Tak Yamada, VP of Sales & Marketing, Graphite Design. “Our Tour AD YS+ shafts have historically been a popular choice for LPGA Tour Players and with the launch of both the Tour AD YSQ in 2008 and the Tour AD YSQst in 2009, we have seen the interest in our shafts increase significantly on all the professional Tours.”

The Tour AD YS+ series maintains its leadership in the golf market. The universal performance characteristics of the YS+ series have made it one of the most widely used shaft brands worldwide. It continues to be used on the various professional tours worldwide.


Tour AD YSQ shafts were first introduced in 2008. The family of shafts incorporates an exclusive technology called AXIAL COMPOSITE INTERLACE (ACI) technology. Graphite Design engineers have discovered that strategic orientation of fibers in multiple angles gives the golfer ultimate performance. The ACI technology stabilizes the club eliminating shaft deformation to enhance the playability of today’s larger club heads. The enhancement leads to superior distance and unmatched accuracy in every shot.

The Tour AD YSQst Stabilized Tip shaft features a more stable and stiffer tip to launch the ball lower and create the perfect descent angle to maximize distance for the players with 90 + swing speeds. Graphite Design has incorporated ACI technology into the YSQst to enhance the feel and stability of the shaft.

The company's Tour AD logo is featured on all of Graphite Design's PGA Tour-proven shafts to specifically promote "Accuracy and Distance" and is a moniker that has long been known for high quality and superior performance. This is represented by the company’s success which has been documented by professionals and amateurs alike. Graphite Design is the most dominant shaft on the JPGA tour and has been for the past six 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 65 victories since 2004 and millions of dollars in prize money. A total of 18 US distributors and 14 international distributors supply Graphite Design shafts to over 1000 custom fitters around the world.

Graphite Design Golf Shafts on LPGA

Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced that its shafts continue to be a favorite choice for LPGA Tour players.

Graphite Design has consistently had over 80 golf shafts in play for the past six events this season, making them one of the top three wood shafts played on the LPGA Tour. Over 50% of these shafts have been the company’s popular Tour AD YS+ shafts. At the recent U.S. Women’s Open Graphite Design had 100 shafts in play.

“Our Tour AD YS+ Shafts have historically been a popular choice for LPGA Tour Players,” said Tim Gillis, vice president, sales & marketing, Graphite Design. “With the launch of both the Tour AD YSQ in 2008 and the Tour AD YSQst in 2009, we have seen the interest in our shafts increase significantly on all the professional Tours.”

The Tour AD YS+ series maintains its leadership in the golf market. The universal performance characteristics of the YS+ series have made it one of the most widely used shaft brands worldwide. It continues to be used on the various professional tours worldwide.


Tour AD YSQ shafts were first introduced in 2008. The family of shafts incorporates an exclusive technology called AXIAL COMPOSITE INTERLACE (ACI) technology. Graphite Design engineers have discovered that strategic orientation of fibers in multiple angles gives the golfer ultimate performance. The ACI technology stabilizes the club eliminating shaft deformation to enhance the playability of today’s larger club heads. The enhancement leads to superior distance and unmatched accuracy in every shot.

The Tour AD YSQst Stabilized Tip shaft features a more stable and stiffer tip to launch the ball lower and create the perfect descent angle to maximize distance for the players with 90 + swing speeds. Graphite Design has incorporated ACI technology into the YSQst to enhance the feel and stability of the shaft. This shaft is available at Golf Shafts Asia.

The company's Tour AD logo is featured on all of Graphite Design's PGA Tour-proven shafts to specifically promote "Accuracy and Distance" and is a moniker that has long been known for high quality and superior performance. This is represented by the company’s success which has been documented by professionals and amateurs alike. Graphite Design is the most dominant shaft on the JPGA tour and has been for the past six years.

“Some of the best players in the world have been requesting our Tour AD shafts in their clubs,” continued Gillis. “This validates the revolutionary technology, design and sourcing of the most advanced materials which are trademarks in all Graphite Design shafts, making them the highest quality performance shafts on the market.”

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 64 victories since 2004 and millions of dollars in prize money. A total of 8 US distributors and 5 European and Asian distributors supply Graphite Design shafts to over 1000 custom fitters around the world.

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Graphite Design Tour AD powers winner of the SAS Championship

SAN DIEGO -- Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced that the winner of the Champions Tour SAS Championship played Graphite Design's Tour AD MD 7X shaft in his driver.

"It was exciting to see the winner of the SAS Championship claim a victory in his Champions Tour debut," said Mr. Kenzo Imamura, President, COO, Graphite Design. "We are pleased that he relied on our Tour AD shaft in his driver at this event. Our shafts have always been known for high quality and superior performance which is why professionals and amateurs worldwide have benefited from playing our shafts for over 20 years."


Graphite Design Tour AD shafts have consistently been one of the top three wood shafts played on the Champions Tour. Tour AD stands for Accuracy and Distance, and is a moniker that has long been known for high quality and superior performance. This is represented by the company's success which has been documented by professionals and amateurs alike. Graphite Design is the most dominant shaft on the JPGA tour and has been for the past six 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 65 victories since 2004 and millions of dollars in prize money. A total of 8 US distributors and 5 European and Asian distributors supply Graphite Design shafts to over 1000 custom 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 all of golf's major OEMs. Graphite Design shafts continue to be preferred by top club makers the world over while the company's mainstay YSQ and YSQst, Stabilized Tip shafts, Aura shafts and other models are extremely popular among avid and occasional golfers. For more information about Graphite Design, call 888.707.6132, e-mail info@gdintl.com, or visit www.gdintl.com. or visit www.golfshaftsasia.com

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Tak Yamada named V.P. of Sales and Marketing at Graphite Design

SAN DIEGO -- Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium shafts on the PGA TOUR, today announced that Mr. Tak Yamada, a member of Graphite Design International's Board of Directors, has been appointed to serve as VP of Sales & Marketing. In his new position, Mr. Yamada will oversee all sales and marketing operations at Graphite Design International.

"We're moving aggressively to deliver the most possible value to our customers and seize new opportunities in the shaft market," said Mr. Kenzo Imamura, Graphite Design president and COO. "We're reshaping Graphite Design to be a leader in the United States, just as it has been in Japan for almost 20 years and we feel that Mr. Yamada has the experience and the knowledge to help reach our goals."

According to Mr. Yamada, "We have the right people in the right places to execute our focused growth strategy. Graphite Design has a very skilled and experienced management team which gives us the opportunity to ensure that the company is aggressively moving its strategy forward, driving long-term growth and fulfilling our core mission to become the leading shaft played on all Tours worldwide."


Graphite Design was founded in 1989 in Chichibu Japan where it quickly became known for designing quality and performance shafts. Using the highest quality composite materials solidifies the company's reputation for manufacturing superior golf shafts. Demand for the product increased globally and Graphite Design International was founded In San Diego, CA in 1997. The San Diego facility has a state of the art production prototype cell for R & D. Mr. Imamura, has been with Graphite Design since its inception and brings 30+ years of composite experience to the USA from Graphite Design and Toray Company.
Graphite Design has been a force with professional golfers worldwide and continues to be a popular choice among the best golfers in the world. This popularity has allowed the company to support golf through the re-shaft aftermarket and golf club manufacturers.

"We attribute our level of success and our dominance on the Japan Tour to the revolutionary technology, design and sourcing of the most advanced materials which are trademarks in all Graphite Design shafts, whether they are new shaft designs or those that have been on the market for several years," added Mr. Yamada. "We pride ourselves in being the leader in breakthrough shaft technologies in the golf industry and we will continue to offer premium shafts with exceptional levels of performance."

Graphite Design is moving aggressively to secure leading positions where it sees the largest opportunities for growth in the shaft market. Over the past month, Graphite Design has begun testing a new premium shaft for introduction in 2010. Look for more information about this shaft in the coming months.

Graphite Design Tour AD shafts have consistently been one of the top three wood shafts played on the Champions Tour. Tour AD stands for Accuracy and Distance, and is a moniker that has long been known for high quality and superior performance. This is represented by the company's success which has been documented by professionals and amateurs alike. Graphite Design is the most dominant shaft on the JPGA tour and has been for the past six 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 65 victories since 2004 and millions of dollars in prize money. Graphite Design International has distributors in the U.S., Europe and Asian supplying Graphite Design shafts to over 1000 custom fitters around the world.