Winner of the PGA TOUR Champions The Ally Challenge was Playing Graphite Design

Carlsbad, CA – September 1, 2026 – Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the PGA TOUR Champions The Ally Challenge, held at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club in Grand Blanc, Michigan, was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD GC-6 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his Titleist GTS-3 Driver. The champion claimed his victory after posting a 3-day score of 68, 65, 68 and winning the tournament by 3 strokes to claim his 13^th PGA TOUR Champions title.

Additionally, on the Ladies European Tour, the winner of the KPMG Women’s Irish Open, held at The K Club – Palmer South in Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland, 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.

“Congratulations to the PGA TOUR Champions winner for his second straight win in a row. And to the LET winner for her second career win. We are ecstatic they both played Graphite Design Tour AD GC wood shafts”, stated Wayne Ageno, President, Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc.

Designed and manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters, the 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 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.

Winner of the DP World Tour Nexo Championship was Playing Graphite Design

Carlsbad, CA – August 25, 2026 – Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the DP World Tour Nexo Championship held at Trump International Golf Links, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD LL-6 (Low Launch) X Stiff flex wood shaft in his Titleist GTS-4 Driver. The champion shot a four-day score of 70, 71, 69, 67 for a total score of 11 under par to claim his 2^nd DP World Tour title.

Additionally, the winner of the PGA Tour Champions Rogers Charity Classic, held at Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club in Calgary, AB, Canada, was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD GC-6 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his Titleist GTS-3 Driver, capturing his 12^th PGA Tour Champions title.

“Congratulations to the winner of the NEXO Championship on the DP World Tour! The champion played the soon-to-be-released 2027 Graphite Design Tour AD LL, one of three shafts in an exciting new series from Graphite Design. The champion showed tremendous determination and resilience to capture a well-deserved win”, stated Erik Boysen, Vice President of Tour Promotions, Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc.

An expansion of the Tour AD lineup, the Tour AD LL | ML | HL Seriesexpands the heritage of Graphite Design’s premium performance shafts, consisting of three distinct profiles engineered specifically for confident and aggressive players who demand absolute stability and maximum ball speed.

The lineup features three distinct models—Tour AD LL – Low Launch, Tour AD ML – Mid Launch, and Tour AD HL – High Launch – giving fitters and players the ability to precisely dial in trajectory and spin in both driver and fairway woods.

Handmade in Japan to meet Tour AD’s strict quality standards, the series features the new proprietary Augmented AD Technology, powered by TORAYCA® advanced aerospace-grade carbon fiber materials. This next-generation tech enhances structural integrity in strategic portions of each model, delivering Tour-level stability no matter what launch profile you need.

Designed for players who desire a more stable, controlled profile, the Tour AD LL | ML | HL Series delivers consistency and confidence players demand at the highest levels of the game. With a unified performance standard across all three models, this series offers precision without compromise.

The Tour AD LL | ML | HL Series is planned to be released in early 2027.

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Winner of the PGA TOUR Champions Boeing Classic Played Graphite Design

Carlsbad, CA – August 18, 2026 – Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the PGA TOUR Champions Boeing Classic, held at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge in Snoqualmie, WA, played a Graphite Design Tour AD XC-6 X-Stiff wood shaft in his Ping G440 Max Driver. The champion secured his 9th career PGA TOUR Champions victory and 5th victory of the year after winning the first playoff hole.

“We are extremely pleased to see Graphite Design earn another victory on the PGA TOUR Champions. Winning for the fifth time this season and securing his ninth career PGA TOUR Champions title is an impressive accomplishment. We are proud that the champion trusts the performance, stability, and consistency of the Graphite Design Tour AD XC in his driver”, stated Bill McPherson, V.P. of Sales, Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc.

The Graphite Design Tour AD XC, designed for “Xtra Carry,” was developed and is manufactured at Graphite Design Japan’s headquarters. It is black with silver and red accents, a silver fade on the tip, and a matte clear coat.

Like the other high-performance Tour AD wood shafts, the Tour AD XC utilizes premium, aerospace-quality carbon-fiber materials and is 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 S and X flex.

The Tour AD XC shaft profile is softer in the butt section, stiffer in the center section, and has a stiff tip to promote a low-to-mid launch angle and low spin with the ball. The Tour AD XC also utilizes the brand new TORAYCA® M40X carbon-fiber pre-preg in the Mid to Tip Section of the shaft, as well as the TORAYCA® T1100G carbon-fiber pre-preg with NANOALLOY® technology 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.

Get fit with your local professional club fitter into the new Graphite Design Tour AD XC and get ready to experience the Xtra Carry you are looking for to lower your scores.

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Winner of the LIV Golf New York Event Relied on Graphite Design

Carlsbad, CA – August 11, 2026 – Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the LIV Golf New York event, held at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in Bedminster, NJ played four Graphite Design Tour AD DI shafts to capture his 9^th career LIV Golf victory. The champion played a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his Ping G440 LS 10.5° Driver, a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-8 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his Ping G440 Max 15° Fairway metal wood, a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-8 X-Stiff flex wood shaft in his Ping G425 20.5° Fairway metal wood and a Graphite Design Tour AD DI-95 X-Stiff flex hybrid shaft in his Ping G430 26° Hybrid.

Additionally, the winner of the Ladies European Tour (LET) PIF London Championship, held at Centurion Club, in St. Albans, England, played a Graphite Design Tour AD GC-6 Stiff flex wood shaft in her Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond 8.5° Driver, claiming her 4^th LET title.

“We are extremely proud to see Graphite Design shafts earn victories on both LIV Golf and the Ladies European Tour this past weekend. Having the LIV Golf champion trust four Tour AD DI shafts throughout his bag is a tremendous testament to the performance, consistency, and versatility of the Tour AD DI profile. At the same time, seeing the Tour AD GC help secure another victory on the Ladies European Tour further demonstrates the depth of the Tour AD lineup and its ability to perform at the highest levels of professional golf. We congratulate both champions on their outstanding victories”, stated Simon Wood, Tour Promotions Manager, Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc.

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.

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Winner of the PGA TOUR Champions Portugal Invitational was Playing Graphite Design

Carlsbad, CA – August 4, 2026 – Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the PGA TOUR Champions Portugal Invitational, held at The Els Club Vilamoura, in Vilamoura, Portugal played a Graphite Design driver shaft to capture his fourth PGA TOUR Champions victory this year.

The champion played a Graphite Design Tour AD IZ-6 Stiff wood shaft in his Titleist TSR driver, posting impressive rounds of 64, 68, and 65 to finish at 19-under-par. He secured the championship by two strokes, adding another impressive victory to his outstanding season.

“Congratulations to the winner for his amazing fourth win and amazing first year on the Champions Tour. We’re excited he chooses to play Tour AD in his driver”, stated Wayne Ageno, President, 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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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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