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Graphite Design Tour AD YSQ shaft
The latest in Graphite Design's high-end line of YS shafts, the Tour AD YSQ shaft features the unique Axial Composite Interlace (ACI) construction that the company says delivers superior performance in four key areas - launch angle, spin rate, accuracy and distance. The shaft's four-axis weave produces stability and helps eliminate deformation that leads to inconsistency. Graphite Design says tests reveal the YSQ can deliver ball speed increases of 5 to 7 percent.
Adams Idea Pro Gold hybrid and hybrid irons
Adams Golf's latest offering in its Idea franchise with the new Idea Pro Gold hybrid and hybrid irons that are designed for better players. The set features two Pro Gold hybrids that deliver a penetrating ball flight and extra forgiveness along with six forged, tour-quality irons that deliver feel and workability. The Idea Pro Gold hybrid may also be purchased individually. The hybrid utilizes advanced geometric shaping known as Boxer Technology, an improved maraging steel face and an enhanced weighting system for a product that combines 5 percent more forgiveness on off-center hits with a 10 percent improvement in launch conditions while retaining the look, feel and workability that has made the Idea Pro hybrid the No. 1 hybrid played on the PGA, Champions and Nationwide tours, according to Adams. The 5-PW forged irons are engineered to appeal to better players with a thin top line and sole, and carbon steel head finished with a mirror-chrome plating. The constant offset through the irons offer better control for players wanting to work the ball, and a 14 percent volume increase in the face grooves result is designed to provide better accuracy and feel. The stock shaft for the hybrid is the Mitsubishi Rayon JAVLN FX 80-gram graphite shaft, the stock shaft for the forged irons is the Precision Rifle Project X Flighted steel shaft, and the Golf Pride DD2 grip is the stock offering in the eight-piece set, which will be available June 1 with a suggested retail price of $1,099 for graphite and $899 for steel. The individual Pro Gold Boxer hybrids are $219. Visit www.adamsgolf.com or call 800-622-0609.
Golf tip with Brad Redding
I get this question from many parents: What is the proper age to start my child in golf?
Conway golfer has no regrets
It would be easy for Curt Sanders to think "what if" this week at Quail Hollow Club. His 4-over-par 76 and in Thursday's first round of the $6.4 million Wachovia Championship bettered the scores of both of his playing partners, PGA Tour rookies Marc Turnesa and Tommy Gainey.
Johnson continues to struggle in Carolinas
CHARLOTTE, N.C.Professional tournaments in the Carolinas aren't agreeing with Dustin Johnson. The Myrtle Beach resident and former Coastal Carolina All-American is a leading candidate for PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, yet he hasn't been able to perform well in front of the home folks. He hasn't broken 78 in three rounds.
