Graphite Design International Golf Club Shafts

Graphite Design Inc. (GD) was established in August of 1989 with the purpose of manufacturing the highest quality graphite shafts within the golf industry. GDI has developed shafts used by world's best professionals, average golfers and unskilled beginners.

The Graphite Design International Company is located in San Diego, CA. GDI uses over 142 different types of composite materials to design their shafts. GDI is one of the largest graphite golf shaft manufacturing companies in the US specializing in high quality, unique graphite golf shafts.

In 1999, GDI began serving the Professional Golf Tours in the US and Europe. Learning from the success GDI has valued from the Japan Professional Golf Tour (over 85% of all graphite shafts played on the JPGA in GDI product), GDI has introduced the highest quality performance shafts to Professionals worldwide.

The acceptance and performance benefits are now proven with the PGA Tour usage of GDI YS Brand line. In 2000 on the PGA Tour, the GDI brand product was number one in Graphite Driver shaft wins.

The AD symbol used by Graphite Design on each shaft came from professional players saying that "Accuracy and Distance Shafts" are Graphite Design. From the moment they were introduced five years ago, GDI shafts have produced winning results for many players. Graphite Design's philosophy is to develop new performance technologies that are tested by professionals. The same technology is reflected in a complete line of shafts so that all golfers at all skill levels may be able to achieve more distance and more accuracy with greater ease.

Graphite Design International (GDI) Shafts

• Ladies Pershing - The Pershing 45 and Pershing 55 Ladies flex is only available in pink. These ultra-light weight shafts allow for faster clubhead speed and proper spin rates for a slower swing speed. In addition, the Pershing 45 Ladies flex and Pershing 55 Ladies flex both have lower kick points which will help produce higher launch angles. This equates to increased accuracy and distance.

• Mens Pershing - Designed to match the swing profiles of a variety of players, four Pershing models (45, 55, 65, and 75) are offered in weights ranging from an ultra-light 45 grams up to 79 grams. All models feature a high balance point for superb feel from hands through clubhead. The Pershing line provides a perfect match for today's largest clubheads, but the wide variety of shaft weights and two available tip diameters make it suitable for any size driver or fairway wood. With the combinations of low-to-mid kick points and torque ranging from 3.0 to 6.0, there is a Pershing shaft available for a variety of players that will optimize proper launch angles and spin characteristics.

• Purple Ice - Its eye-catching color and appearance are not the only things that set this premium shaft apart. Providing higher launch angles and greater clubhead speed and power, Purple Ice's innovative design allows golfers more directional control with center and off-center hits. Common reactions to Purple Ice shafts include: "extremely lively" and "exceptional feel."

• YS Type II - Graphite Design International introduces the new YS Type II Series of shafts. Designed with a higher degree of torque than their predecessor, with a slightly stiffer bend profile, these shafts offer players a wide range of enhanced feel and superior performance. The YS Type II wood shaft is available in 56 grams, 66 grams, (± 3grams) and 76 grams(± 3grams). It is also available in a 90 gram hybrid shaft and a 75 gram iron shaft.

  Tour AD - The Tour AD shaft line, the ultimate combination of GDI's innovative accuracy and distance technology, had unparalleled success on the PGA and Japan PGA Tours during the 2005 season. Tournament winning Tour AD shafts are designed to suit any player's ability and are available in three unique models, each containing the highest fiber and lowest resin content of all the shafts in the Graphite Design line. The high fiber content of the shaft line allows the greatest amount of consistency to help increase control. Its distinctive striped design defines its players from across the course as true masters of the game.

• YS+ - Already considered the premium shaft brand by champion PGA TOUR players, GDI's YS+ shafts have an unmistakable appearance. Their superior performance is evident on the PGA TOUR, where the YS-6 has been the most widely played graphite driver shaft for three straight years. In addition, the YS-7 consistently wins or places among the top of the model count, according to the Darrell Survey. Defined by GDI's extreme technology and dedication for expert craftsmanship, the YS+ series of shafts satisfy the needs of what golfers truly want from the game.

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