ALDILA #1 GRAPHITE SHAFT MANUFACTURER AND SHAFT BRAND ON NATIONWIDE TOUR FOR 11TH STRAIGHT WEEK

San Diego, CA (August 27, 2004) - Aldila, golf's leading designer and manufacturer of high performance graphite wood and irons shafts, for the 11th straight week has been the #1 graphite shaft manufacturer and leading graphite shaft brand on the Nationwide Tour, according to the Darrell Survey Company.

Aldila had 69 NV Series shafts in play at the Nationwide Utah Classic, including the NV, NV Hybrid, and the newly launched NVS and NV ProtoPype shafts. In addition, 58 NV series shafts are in use at the PGA TOUR's Buick Championship.

The NV product features exclusive aerospace materials and Aldila's unique Micro Laminate Technology TM that provides the player enhanced power, consistent flex and precise feel. The NV and NVS graphite shafts have a range of weight options from 55-105 grams in 10-gram increments. The NV Hybrid is available in either 85 or 105 gram models in parallel and taper tip and the new NV ProtoPype options are 70 and 90 gram models.

Aldila is publicly traded on NASDAQ with the symbol ALDA.

For further information on Aldila's NV or any of their other graphite shafts, please contact Rick Schloss at (619) 682-3407 or visit the company website at www.aldila.com.

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