FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                                                                    April 22, 2013

March 28, 2013

Aldila dominated the wood and hybrid shaft manufacturer counts at the Honda Classic. Aldila had 22 more wood shafts and more than double the amount of hybrid shafts in play than the next leading shaft manufacturer, according to the Darrell Survey.

The 2013 Aldila Catalog is now available online.

At the Northern Trust Open, Aldila showed why they are still the #1 graphite shaft on the PGA Tour. “The Hottest Shafts In Golf” played an integral role for the winner and Aldila also captured the driver, wood and hybrid shaft manufacturer counts.

Powered by the maximum distance and control of Aldila’s RIP Phenom 50 shaft in his driver, the winner of the World Golf Championships – HSBC Champions picked up his 15^th win of his professional career and a three year-exemption on the PGA Tour.

Arsenal of Aldila shafts helps drive McGladrey Classic winner to first PGA Tour title

Aldila’s RIP Phenom, VooDoo shafts help Champions & PGA Tour champs post 1st Tour wins

‘The Hottest Shafts In Golf’ sweeps shaft manufacturer counts on PGA Tour for 2nd consecutive week

For the third consecutive year, Aldila is the number one graphite golf shaft manufacturer at the PGA Tour Playoffs for the FedEx Cup, according to the Darrell Survey.  “The Hottest Shafts In Golf” clearly dominated the competition by having 75 more driver golf shafts in play than the next leading shaft manufacturer throughout the four-event playoff; and nearly twice as many hybrid golf shafts in play than the closest competitor.

A piece of equipment often overlooked by golfers is the golf shaft, an integral part of the club that can greatly make a difference, positive or negative.  It is standard these days for drivers, woods and rescue clubs to be fitted with graphite shafts directly from the factory.  As compared to steel golf shafts, the lighter weight of a graphite shaft offers golfers the ability to generate greater club head speed for more distance.  Graphite shafts also transmit fewer vibrations when the ball is struck, providing better feel.  When looking for a new shaft, it is important to remember the main performance characterstics: