ALDILA ANNOUNCES NEW TGi 85 GRAPHITE SHAFT

SAN DIEGO, CA (May 10, 1999) Aldila, golf's leading designer and manufacturer of superior performance graphite wood and iron shafts announces its newest product, the TGi 85 graphite shaft for irons.

The new TGi 85 is an extension to Aldila's unique Tour Grade Fitting System and has all the same features as the tour proven TGi 100 and TGi 120 iron shafts.

The TGi 85 design features constant weight, a regressive torque range of 3.0-2.0 degrees and progressive frequency matching that produces stiffer tips and optimum trajectory in the long irons transitioning to a lower, controlled trajectory in the short irons. In addition, the TGi 85 has a low balance point which allows it to swingweight the same as conventional steel shafts.

"We are very excited about the new TGi 85 graphite shaft," said Mike Rossi, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "The shaft is certainly a reflection of our commitment to extensive research and development that brings quality products to the marketplace for all golfers."

The TGi 85 is available in R and S flexes with a .370" tip diameter, .600" butt diameter and a weight of 85 grams.

Aldila, the leading consumer shaft brand and number one on the professional tours, supplies leading manufacturers, distributors and custom clubmakers throughout the world.

Aldila is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ with a symbol of ALDA.