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Winner of the JGTO ACN Championship was Playing Graphite Design

Carlsbad, CA – November 10, 2026 – 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 Graphite Design:

Located in the city of Chichibu, Japan, Graphite Design Inc. has over 37 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.

Winner of the Ladies European Tour Winston Ladies Open Played Graphite Design

Carlsbad, CA – November 4, 2026 – Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner the Ladies European Tour Wiston Ladies Open, held at Sunrise Golf and Country Club in Taoyuan City, Chinese Taipei was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD GC-5 Tour X-Stiff (TX) flex wood shaft in her Titleist GTS-2 Driver, and a Graphite Design Tour AD GC-6 Tour X-Stiff (TX) flex wood shaft in her Titleist GTS-2 #3 Fairway metal wood, and a Graphite Design Tour AD GC-7 Tour X-Stiff (TX) flex wood shaft in her Titleist GTS-2 #5 Fairway metal wood. The champion won her 4th LET title after shooting a 4 day score of 64, 71, 68, 64 to win with a score of 21-under-par.

“We would like to congratulate the champion on her outstanding performance and fourth Ladies European Tour victory. Her impressive 21-under-par performance is a great example of the precision, stability, and consistency that Graphite Design TOUR AD shafts are engineered to deliver.”, stated Bill McPherson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc.

Designed and manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters, the Graphite Design Tour AD GC “Game Changer” wood shafts are pearl white with bronze and orange accents and finished with a gloss clear coat. Much like the other high-performance Tour AD wood shafts, the Tour AD GC 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 GC shaft profile is Stiff in the butt section, Firm in the center section, and has a Firm+ tip to promote Mid launch angles and Low/Mid to Mid ball spin rates.

The Tour AD GC shaft integrates a new material technology called AD SHIELD, which consists of strategically placed special plies of carbon fiber combined with the modern TORAYCA® M40X material technology in the handle section of the shaft, resulting in a stiff yet smooth-feeling kick point and an optimized shaft profile.

The Tour AD GC shaft also utilizes the ultra-high modulus TORAYCA® T1100G carbon-fiber material in 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.

Are you ready to make a change to how your Driver or Fairway metal woods perform? Experience the Tour AD GC and see if the new innovations that the Tour AD GC has might just be the biggest Game Changer to your golf game.

About Graphite Design:

Located in the city of Chichibu, Japan, Graphite Design Inc. has over 37 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.