Winner of the PGA TOUR’s 3M Open Played Graphite Design

Carlsbad, CA – July 28, 2026 – Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the PGA TOUR’s 3M Open, held at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota, played Graphite Design shafts to capture his first PGA TOUR victory.

The champion played a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-8 Black X-Stiff wood shaft in his Titleist GTS #3 fairway metal wood and a Graphite Design Tour AD HY-95X hybrid shaft in his Titleist T250 3-iron. He posted impressive rounds of 64, 68, 61, and 66 to finish at 25-under-par and earn his breakthrough PGA TOUR title.

Graphite Design also celebrated another outstanding victory on the PGA TOUR Champions. The winner of the ISPS HANDA Senior Open, held at The King’s Course at Gleneagles in Auchterarder, Scotland, relied on a Graphite Design Tour AD VF-6 X-Stiff wood shaft in his Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond Max driver and a Graphite Design Tour AD CQ-7 Stiff wood shaft in his Callaway Quantum #3 fairway metal wood. With the victory, he secured his 14th PGA TOUR Champions title and his third senior major championship.

“Congratulations to the winner of the 3M Open on an incredible performance and we are especially proud that he trusted Graphite Design shafts to help power his victory. We also extend our congratulations to the winner of the ISPS HANDA Senior Open on capturing his 14th PGA TOUR Champions victory and his third senior major championship. Seeing Graphite Design shafts in the hands of champions competing at the highest level continues to reinforce the confidence that the world’s best players place in our products,” stated Bill McPherson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc.

The Graphite Design Tour AD VF – Victory Force was designed and is manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters and are jet black with red accents and finished with a gloss clear coat.

The Tour AD VF, like the other high performance Tour AD wood shafts, utilizes premium, aerospace quality carbon-fiber materials and are available in 40g R2, R1 and S flex, 50g R2, R1, S and X flex, 60g SR, S, X and TX flex, 70g S, X and TX flex and 80g X flex.

The Tour AD VF shaft profile is Firm in the butt section, Stiff+ in the center section and has a Very Stiff tip to promote Low/Mid launch angles and Low-ball spin rates.

The Tour AD VF shafts utilizes the modern TORAYCA® M40X carbon-fiber material in the butt section of the shaft to support a stiff, yet smooth feeling kick point and the ultra-high modulus TORAYCA® T1100G carbon-fiber material in the middle thru to the tip section of the shaft for unrivaled shaft stability and precise ball control without the loss of the exceptional feel that Graphite Design shafts are so well known for.

Victories require Force. Visit your local Graphite Design dealer for a fitting and experience the Tour AD VF, where you will discover the Force necessary to achieve Victory.

About Graphite Design:

Located in the city of Chichibu, Japan, Graphite Design Inc. has over 36 years of experience designing and manufacturing premium graphite composite golf shafts. Numerous Graphite Design shafts can be seen in play by 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.

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, UAE, S. Africa, S. 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 HD, Tour AD XC, Tour AD IZ and Tour AD DI models of shafts. The company is located in Carlsbad, California with a distribution warehouse located in Southern California.

For more information about Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts or Graphite Design shafts, please contact Bill McPherson at 619-454-6283 or b.mcpherson@proschoicegolfshafts.com, or visit www.proschoicegolfshafts.com. For tour promotions inquiries, please contact Erik Boysen at tour@proschoicegolfshafts.com.

Pro’s Choice Announces the New Graphite Design Tour AD EK Available 9/4/26

Carlsbad, CA – July 27, 2026 – Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announces that the new Graphite Design Tour AD EK ‘Extra Kick’ graphite wood shafts will be available beginning September 4, 2026, through Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. and their Authorized Dealer network in the United States, Europe, Australia, Canada, South America, South Africa, and the UAE.

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 EKincorporates 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.

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Winner of the PGA TOUR Champions Kaulig Companies Championship was Playing Graphite Design

Carlsbad, CA – July 14, 2026 – Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the PGA TOUR Champions Kaulig Companies Championship event, held at Firestone Country Club in Akron, OH was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD IZ-6 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his Titleist Driver. The champion shot a 4-day score of 67, 67, 63, 68 for a score of 15 under par, claiming his third PGA TOUR Champions title and first PGA TOUR Champions major win.

“Congratulations to the winner of the Kaulig Companies Championship and to his first major on the PGA Tour Champions. We are excited he plays a Graphite Design Tour AD IZ shaft in his driver”, stated Erik Boysen, Vice President of Tour Promotions, Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc.

The Graphite Design Tour AD IZ – “Into the Zone”, designed and manufactured at Graphite Design Japan’s factory headquarters, features a stealthy black appearance with white/orange accents and a sleek new matte finish. The Tour AD IZ shafts are available in 40g R2, R1, and S flex, 50g R2, R, S, and X flex, 60g SR, S, X, and TX flex, 70g S, X, and TX flex, and 80g S and X flex.

Like all the premium Tour AD wood shafts, the Tour AD IZ utilizes premium, aerospace-quality 50t carbon-fiber materials to deliver the best-feeling, performing shaft available to golfers.

The Tour AD IZ shaft is firm in the handle, with a medium center section and a firm+ tip profile to promote a high launch angle and low/mid-ball spin rates. The Tour AD IZ also utilizes TORAYCA® T1100G carbon-fiber pre-preg with NANOALLOY® technology in the tip section of the shaft for additional shaft stability, exceptional feel, and precise ball control.

Contact your local Golf Club Fitting professional and ask how to get your Driver or Fairway metal wood “Into the Zone” using the Tour AD IZ model of premium Graphite Design graphite golf shafts.

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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, UAE, S. Africa, S. America, and Australia. Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts distributes all of the current Graphite Design shafts including the new 2026 Graphite Design Tour AD FI wood shaft model as well as the Anti-Gravity aG33-3, Tour AD GC, Tour AD VF, Tour AD CQ, Tour AD UB, Tour AD HD, Tour AD XC, Tour AD IZ and Tour AD DI models of shafts. The company is located in Carlsbad, California with a distribution warehouse located in Southern California.

Winner of the Ladies European Tour (LET) Hulencourt Women’s Open was Playing Graphite Design

Carlsbad, CA – July 8, 2026 – Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the Ladies European Tour (LET) Hulencourt Women’s Open event, held at Golf Club D’Hulencourt in Genappe, Belgium, was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-5 Stiff flex wood shaft in her Titleist GT3 Driver.

“Congratulations to the winner of the Hulencourt Women’s Open on her first victory. She delivered a remarkable display of accuracy and distance throughout the championship, and we are thrilled that she chooses to play a Graphite Design Tour AD DI shaft to perform at the highest level,” stated Wayne Ageno, President of Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc.

The Tour AD DI “DEEP IMPACT” is designed to provide golfers with more power and stability in their golf shaft. Designed and manufactured exclusively at the Graphite Design factory headquarters in Japan, the Tour AD DI orange and black colored options are available in 50g R2 (Lite), R1 (Regular) S and X flex, 60g SR (Stiff Regular), S, X and TX (Tour X-Stiff) flex, 70g S, X and TX (Tour X-Stiff) flex and 80g S, X and TX (Tour X-Stiff) flex.

The Tour AD DI 5-R2, R1, S and X flex, 6-SR, S and X flex, 7-S and X flex, and 8-S and X are available in two color schemes: orange with white bands and green rings, and a 2nd color option of black with white bands and silver rings. The Tour AD DI 6-TX, 7-TX, 8-TX, and 9-X flex shafts are available only in the orange color scheme.

The Tour AD DI is our first shaft design integrated with Toray Company’s original NANOALLOY material technology in the tip section. This material technology has now come to be known as “DI Technology”. This unique material technology promotes additional shaft stability without loss of feel and allows the player to generate greater clubhead speed, resulting in higher ball speed while still providing exceptional feel and control.

The Tour AD DI also utilizes premium, aerospace-quality 50t carbon-fiber materials to provide the best-performing shaft available. The softer mid-section bend profile of the Tour AD DI allows the player to load the shaft properly, while maintaining a firm enough tip section through impact, promoting a high-launch, low-spin ball flight. The result, the Tour AD DI delivers players to the next level in shaft performance and will create a “DEEP IMPACT” on your game!

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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, UAE, S. Africa, S. America, and Australia. Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts distributes all of the current Graphite Design shafts including the new 2026 Graphite Design Tour AD FI wood shaft model as well as the Anti-Gravity aG33-3, Tour AD GC, Tour AD VF, Tour AD CQ, Tour AD UB, Tour AD HD, Tour AD XC, Tour AD IZ and Tour AD DI models of shafts. The company is located in Carlsbad, California with a distribution warehouse located in Southern California.