True Temper Shafts Sweep Top 10 At Farmers Insurance Open

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - True Temper shafts added another win to its resume at the Farmers Insurance Open, held this weekend at scenic Torrey Pines. The victory was the fourth straight win in as many weeks on the PGA TOUR for True Temper shafts, but none have been as resounding as this weekend's clean sweep of all Top 10 money positions. Every player in the Top 10 at the Farmers Insurance Open played shafts designed by True Temper demonstrating the high level of trust professional golfers have for the No. 1 shaft manufacturer in golf.

In a dominating display of distance and control, the champion trusted Dynamic Gold in his irons, a Grafalloy shaft in his driver and Project X graphite shaft in his 5-wood en route to leading both greens in regulation (81.9%) and driving distance (316.6 yards) for the week.

"Having complete trust in your equipment to provide the highest degree of distance, accuracy and consistency is a huge part of the game," says Scott Hennessy, president and CEO of True Temper Sports. "True Temper's Dynamic Gold, Project X and Grafalloy shafts have been the preferred shafts of professionals for decades and that continues today. There were 138 True Temper sets in play at the Farmers Insurance Open, and we're honored to continue providing players of all skill levels with innovative equipment that they can rely on shot after shot."

The Number One selling shaft in golf, Dynamic Gold is preferred by skilled players seeking a low, penetrating ball flight. Dynamic Gold has earned worldwide-renown as the winningest shaft in the history of the game. The Project X line of shafts are also proven winners, including the all-new Project X graphite which has quickly established itself as the premier graphite shaft in the game today. In addition, the Grafalloy line of graphite shafts continues to set the industry standard ultra-lightweight innovation.

For more information on True Temper, Dynamic Gold, Project X and Grafalloy brands, visit www.TrueTemper.com or www.pxshaft.com . Become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/truetempergolf and www.facebook.com/projectxgolf .

The leading manufacturer of golf shafts in the world, True Temper Sports is consistently the number one shaft on all professional tours globally. The company markets a complete line of shafts under the True Temper®, Grafalloy® and Project X® shaft brands, and sells these brands in more than 30 countries throughout the world. True Temper Sports is proudly represented by more than 1,000 individuals in ten facilities located in the United States, Europe, Japan, China and Australia. For more information, visit www.truetemper.com .

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Nippon Shaft's Modus3 Steel Shafts Win Right Out Of Box

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois (January 31, 2011) - Nippon Shaft's new prototype Modus3 shaft recorded its first professional victory Sunday at the Volvo Golf Champions at the Royal Golf Club in Bahrain.

The world's ninth-ranked player used the Modus3 shafts in his irons and finished at 20-under par on rounds of 67-67-66-68-268. The total was good enough for a one-stroke victory over two members of the 2010 European Ryder Cup team for which the winner was not chosen. The victory is expected to elevate the 31-year-old native Englishman into sixth place in the official world golf rankings.

Coincidentally, Nippon Shaft's victory in the Middle East came during the week in which Nippon Shaft formally introduced the Modus3 to the golf industry at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando.

"Nippon Shaft is extremely pleased that a prototype of our Modus3 steel shaft helped make the difference at the Volvo Golf Champions for one of the world's finest players," said Hiroyuki Fukuda, head of sales and marketing for Nippon Shaft. "We congratulate him on the victory he worked so hard to earn."

The champion earned a payday of 283,330 Euro ($388,162) and won on a golf course designed by 2010 European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomery.

"Nippon Shaft is committed to manufacturing the world's best shafts for the world's elite players, as well as for avid amateurs and casual golfers," Fukuda said. "We are pleased and excited that the men and women pros who have been using our products have been performing so well."

The new N.S. Pro MODUS3 Tour 120 is the first new shaft to come to market since Nippon Shaft began researching the needs of top PGA touring pros in July 2009, according to Fukuda. Company representatives traveled regularly with the PGA TOUR, talking with players, allowing them to sample prototypes, and refining the shafts to fit the players' unique requirements. A number of players used the shafts in competition last season, including this past weekend's winner, who is a PGA TOUR member.

"By traveling with the PGA TOUR, Nippon Shaft gained insight into the equipment preferences of many of the world's elite players," Fukuda said. "The N.S. Pro MODUS3 Tour 120 is the initial product to result from this exhaustive research and development process."

For the first time, consumers may purchase the shafts directly from major golf retailers, such as GolfSmith and The GolfWorks.

As always, the shafts are available through Shaftology - Nippon Shaft's dedicated clubfitter network - and through the custom club departments of top club manufacturers.

A number of PGA touring pros - including former Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup team members - are playing prototype versions of the MODUS3 shafts in PGA and European PGA tournaments this year. The Tour 120 model weighs between 114 and 126 grams and comes in S, X, and Tour X flex options. Other models still in the testing phase weigh as little as 106 grams and as many as 139 grams - but all meet the requirements of top players.

The N.S. Pro MODUS3 series shafts are popular with touring pros because they offer optimal performance in the three key areas:

1. Desired trajectory, which comes as a result of the unique shaft structure;
2. Accurate distances, thanks to the shaft's unique raw steel material and accompanying heat treatment;
3. Tight dispersion, which comes from the exacting tolerances of the highest quality level.

Nippon Shaft made its reputation in the late 1990s by developing the first high quality lightweight steel shaft. The revolutionary N.S. Pro 950GH became the industry's first sub-100 gram steel shaft, combining the stability and consistency of heavier shafts with extremely light weight. Soon, Nippon Shaft grew to be the No. 1-selling shaft in Asia, controlling 80 percent of the market, and No. 2 in North America. Along the way, Nippon Shaft recorded more than 100 pro tour victories worldwide and became the dominant shaft on the LPGA Tour.

Nippon Shaft manufactures all of its steel and graphite shafts in a state-of-the-art factory at its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. The company's integrated production lines are strictly monitored and controlled with thorough checks conducted responsibly through the entire production process, Fukuda said. As a result, Nippon Shaft is able to control high product quality - from material selection to final testing.

Nippon Shaft has more than 100 professional victories worldwide. Based in Yokahama, Japan, Nippon Shaft is the No. 1-selling steel shaft in Asia, where it controls 80 percent of the golf shaft market. In North America, Nippon Shaft is the No. 2-selling steel shaft and is growing.

Nippon Shaft is a privately-held subsidiary of NHK Spring Co. LTD, a Japanese automobile parts manufacturer. Nippon Shaft's North American headquarters is in Schaumburg, Illinois.

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UST Mamiya Shafts Help Win Order Of Merit

(FORT WORTH, TX) - UST Mamiya - maker of the world's finest carbon fiber golf shafts - confirms that the winner of the PGA European Senior Tour's Order of Merit relied on its AXIVCore Blue shafts in his driver and two fairway woods during the 2010 season.

The Thai native recorded four victories on the year and led the tour in the statistical categories of "Stroke Average" and "Scrambles." His success parallels that of other UST Mamiya shaft users around the globe, as the company captured 32 titles worldwide in 2010, including 14 on the PGA Tour. Other wins came on the PGA European, Nationwide, Champions and Asian Tours.

"Our shafts are tremendously well represented in the professional ranks and we're happy to have contributed to the success of so many players," says Gene Simpson, COO of UST Mamiya. "Golfers of all skill levels are rapidly switching to UST Mamiya shafts and enjoying longer, straighter shots and lower scores."

The AXIVCore Blue Series incorporates an active tip section that provides a higher launch for longer carry distance. Like other shafts in the AXIVCore line it integrates a true weave 4-axis material within the inner walls of the butt section, providing stability and consistent shaft recovery. It is counter-balanced to reduce club heft and help players gain clubhead speed.

Likened to the precision of automaker Lexus, all UST Mamiya carbon-fiber shafts are unrivaled in quality attributed to world-class engineering, premium-selected raw materials and handcrafted, repeatable production techniques. Tight tolerances, constant taper design and low-resin content enhance feel during the golf swing.

UST Mamiya produces 35 shaft models within the ATTAS and Proforce product lines:

• ATTAS - Introduced in Japan in early 2009 and in North America late last year, this premium shaft was immediately adopted by Tour players globally. Innovatively engineered with smooth-bending properties throughout the shaft's constant taper design, more energy is transferred to the ball for instant feedback with greater distance. Ultra-thin carbon fibers optimize feel and allow the shaft to maintain its shape for consistent, accurate shots. ATTAS is distinguished by its tri-color look, notably its atomic orange.

• Proforce - Famous for its bright gold color and contributing to multiple major-tournament victories, Proforce shafts have been UST Mamiya's flagship since winning the 1999 Masters. The V2 incorporates the company's original "tip technology," masterfully balancing torque, weight, spin and launch angle for extraordinary power off the tee. The latest in the Proforce series, the AXIVCore features four-axis material promoting stability, control and ease of swing for increased ball speed.

About UST Mamiya
Since 1991, UST Mamiya graphite shafts are favored by recreational and competitive golfers worldwide. In 2009, UST (U.S.) and its parent company, Mamiya-OP (Japan), combined operations, including research, development, production and materials-sourcing talents. Distributed in 30-plus countries, UST Mamiya provides shafts to consumers, retailers, club-fitters and original equipment manufacturers Adams, Bridgestone, Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, Mizuno, Nike, PING, Taylor Made, Titleist, Wilson and more. Company R&D and manufacturing facilities are in the U.S., Japan, China and Bangladesh. UST Mamiya advisory staff includes renowned instructors among GOLF Magazine's "Top 100" and at Golf Digest's "America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses."

For more information: www.ustmamiya.com, 817.267.2219.

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KBS Tour Steel Shafts Win Three Tour Events

Boulder, Colorado - KBS Tour steel shafts were on fire last weekend at three top-seeded tour events around the globe.

Femco Steel Technology (FST), the company that developed and manufactures the KBS Tour Steel shafts, announced that its premium shafts were played by:

The Champion of the Children's Miracle Network Classic in Orlando.

Overseas at the Singapore Open, the shafts were played by the Champion as well as the Runner-up.

And finally, on Monday at the AT&T Skills Challenge, KBS Tour shafts were part of the winning Duo.

Since their introduction to the professional tours worldwide in 2008, KBS Tour steel shafts continue to capture the attention of a growing number of players. More than 35 top-tier tour players have already switched to the new shafts. KBS Tour steel shafts have been used in full iron sets to win 33 professional tour titles worldwide and many top 10 finishes.

Professional golf's top players rarely change iron shafts unless there are tangible performance benefits. The tour successes for the players who have switched to KBS Tour iron shafts speak volumes about KBS performance.

"We stepped outside normal design parameters to develop the KBS Tour shaft," says FST's shaft designer, Kim Braly. "We were able to formulate a highly unique distribution of stiffness along the shaft's length. The result is a smoother transfer of energy, a penetrating ball flight, and a softer 'feel' at the tip."

Expect to see more news about KBS shafts from all of the professional golf tours worldwide.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colo., FEMCO Steel Technology (FST) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-quality steel golf shafts, including the premium KBS Series of shafts. Since 1949, FEMCO has remained committed to creating and providing high-quality and cost-effective steel products and services worldwide. For more information, visit wwwkbsshafts.com and www.Facebook.com/KBSshafts

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Nippon Shaft Introduces Pro Tour-Focused Shafts

New N.S. Pro Modus3Tour 120 Shaft Is Engineered for Maximum Distance, Accuracy, and Trajectory Control SCHAUMBURG, Illinois (November 16, 2010) - Nippon Shaft today introduced its first steel shaft designed specifically to enhance the unrivaled performance of PGA tour pros and low handicap golfers.

The new N.S. Pro MODUS3 Tour 120 is the first new shaft to come to market since Nippon Shaft began researching the needs of top PGA touring pros over the last 16 months, according to Hiroyuki Fukuda, head of sales and marketing for Nippon Shaft. Company representatives traveled regularly with the PGA TOUR starting in July 2009, talking with players, allowing them to sample prototypes, and refining the shafts to fit their unique requirements.

"We are excited to introduce the N.S. Pro MODUS3 Tour 120, the first in a series of steel shafts designed specifically for the needs of PGA touring pros and low handicap golfers," Fukuda said. "For the last 16 months, Nippon Shaft representatives have traveled week-to-week with the PGA TOUR. During that time many of the world's elite players have provided us with valuable feedback and unique insight into their specific equipment needs. The N.S. Pro MODUS3 Tour 120 is the initial product to result from this exhaustive research and development process."

The shafts will be available to the public in mid-December through Nippon Shaft's dedicated clubfitter network Shaftology and through the custom club departments of top club manufacturers, such as Nike Golf.

A number of PGA touring pros - including former Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup team members - have been playing prototype versions of the MODUS3 shafts in PGA tournaments this year. The Tour 120 model weighs between 114 and 126 grams and comes in S, X, and Tour X flex options. Other models still in the testing phase weigh as little as 106 grams and as many as 139 grams - but all meet the requirements of top players.

The N.S. Pro MODUS3 series shafts are popular with touring pros because they offer optimal performance in the three key are:

Desired trajectory, which comes as a result of the unique shaft structure;

2. Accurate distances, thanks to the shaft's unique raw steel material and accompanying heat treatment;

3. Tight dispersion, which comes from the exacting tolerances of the highest quality level.

Nippon Shaft made its reputation in the late 1990s by developing the first high quality lightweight steel shaft. The revolutionary N.S. Pro 950GH became the industry's first sub-100 gram steel shaft, combining the stability and consistency of heavier shafts with extremely light weight. Soon, Nippon Shaft grew to be the No. 1-selling shaft in Asia, controlling 80 percent of the market, and No. 2 in North America. Along the way, Nippon Shaft recorded more than 100 pro tour victories worldwide and became the dominant shaft on the LPGA Tour.

Nippon Shaft manufactures all of its steel and graphite shafts in a state-of-the-art factory at its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. The company's integrated production lines are strictly monitored and controlled with thorough checks conducted responsibly through the entire production process, Fukuda said. As a result, Nippon Shaft is able to control high product quality - from material selection to final testing.

"Nippon Shaft is committed to manufacturing the world's best shafts for the world's most elite players, as well as for avid amateurs and casual golfers," Fukuda said. "We are pleased and excited that the professionals who have been using our products have been performing so well."

Nippon Shaft is a privately held subsidiary of NHK Spring Co. LTD, a Japanese automobile parts manufacturer. Nippon Shaft's North American headquarters is in Schaumburg, Illinois.

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