Aldila launches Tour Blue/Green shafts engineered with Next Generation MLT™

One of the most sought after graphite shafts on the Tour in 2013 is now available through leading club manufacturers and golf retail outlets. After successful testing on the Tour, Aldila is now launching its Tour Blue and Tour Green shafts and has begun shipping them through leading manufacturers and distributors worldwide.

Engineered with the latest materials and manufacturing technology, the Tour Blue/Green shafts are designed to maximize the power of your individual golf swing. The constant taper shaft profile provides exceptional feel and a smooth, controlled release. Both shafts are made with Aldila’s Next Generation Micro Laminate Technology^™ (MLT). Combined with ultra-thin, ultra strong materials allows the construction of a shaft with outstanding performance and unparalleled consistency.

“The Tour Blue is moderate stiff tip shaft and very low torque designed for a slightly higher ball flight with low to moderate spin rate,” said John Oldenburg, Aldila’s Vice President of Engineering and Product Development. “The Tour Green is a stiff tip shaft with moderate torque designed for lower/penetrating ball flight producing a lower spin rate.”

Aldila’s Next Generation Micro Laminate Technology^™ is the next step in the evolution of its highly successful technology that made the NV^™ the most popular shaft in the company’s history.

“Next Generation MLT is comprised of ultra-thin layers of premium, low resin aerospace grade materials, Oldenburg said. “This design evolution eliminates inconsistent shaft performance caused by material variability. Redesigned tooling also raises the shaft balance point, making this the perfect upgrade for today’s modern club head designs.”

Aldila (www.aldila.com) offers patented shaft design technologies that consistently outperform other shafts available. This technology advantage is the reason Aldila is the most popular graphite shaft on the PGA Tour. Tour professionals recognize Aldila’s advanced performance and year after year that there are more Aldila wood and hybrid shafts in play on Tour than any other shaft manufacturer.  Whether the Micro Laminate Technology^™ first introduced in Aldila NV^™, the most popular graphite ever or today’s Next Generation Micro Laminate Technology, Aldila engineers are continually pushing and advancing high performance graphite golf shaft technology well beyond any other manufacturer.

Space Coast Pro Tour inaugural 2-day tournament kicks off at Reunion Resort

ORLANDO, Fla.  – The Reunion Resort is hosting the inaugural two-day golf tournament Oct. 21 & 22 that will re-ignite the Space Coast Pro Tour (SCPT) in Central Florida. The winner is guaranteed a $5,000 first-place check (Men’s Open Division) and the top 30 percent of the field will receive a portion of the purse.

The Space Coast Pro Tour, presented by Edwin Watts Golf, has more than 35 two-day events scheduled at premier resorts and championship layouts in the greater Orlando area. In addition to the prize money awarded at each event, there will also be a Skins Game along with hole-in-one cash prizes exceeding $10,000.

“We firmly believe the many aspiring players need and want a developmental tour which not only gives them the opportunity to compete in a highly professional manner and atmosphere but also the ability to achieve financial success while they pursue their dream of playing on the Web.com, Symetra, PGA, LPGA or Champions Tours,” said Jeffrey Bernstein and Brian Schindler, the two SCPT owners.

The original Space Coast Tour was played throughout Central Florida in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Notable alumni such as PGA and Champions Tour players Kenny Perry, Mark O’Meara, Paul Azinger and Mark Calcavecchia made their initial mark on the SCPT.

In addition to the Men’s Open Division, the SCPT will have a 47+ Senior Division and a 60+ Legends Division. Male or female amateurs with a USGA index of 3.0 or lower are eligible to play. Each tournament will have an entry fee of $420, but there is No Membership Fee to play on the SCPT. 

Professionals who have full exempt playing status on the Web.com Tour, PGA Tour or Champions Tour may not play in the SCPT regular tournaments.

A unique feature of the SCPT is the inclusion of a Women’s Division.  Any female professional golfer, regardless of age, who does not have full exempt playing status on the LPGA Tour, may participate in the regular SCPT tournaments.

“We are excited to be offering a Women's Division on the (Space Coast Pro) Tour,” said Bernstein. “There are not many opportunities for top female golfers to compete on such a high level and we are delighted to provide more women a pathway to success.”

The SCPT is being structured to become one of the finest mini tours in the country.

“Competing on mini tours can be financially challenging for a LPGA or PGA Tour hopeful,” Bernstein said. “Our number one goal is to serve the players. The Space Coast Pro Tour will be providing players beneficial discounts at host courses as well as sponsor discounts including food and lodging.”

The SCPT has aligned itself with the Mike Bender Academy of Golf for player practice and instructional needs and will also be hosting a Pro-Am in 2014 to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation.

To register for one or more of the Tour tournaments, visit the registration page of the Tour’s Web site SpaceCoastProTour.com.

Space Coast Pro Golf Tour returns to Central Florida

The Space Coast Pro Golf Tour (SCPGT) presented by Edwin Watts Golf is back and will launch this October with more than 30 two-day tournaments to be played throughout Central Florida. Every tournament winner will be guaranteed a $5,000 first-place check (Open Division) and the top 30 percent of the field will receive a portion of the purse.

The events are scheduled and will be hosted by some of the premier resorts and championship layouts in the Orlando area.  The kick-off event will be held October 21 & 22, 2013 at the Reunion Resort in Kissimmee, Fla.  Each event will be 36-hole, two-day tournament including a Skins Game along with hole-in-one cash prizes exceeding $10,000.

The original Space Coast Golf Tour was played throughout Central Florida in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Notable alumni such as PGA and Champions Tour players Kenny Perry, Mark O’Meara, Paul Azinger and Mark Calcavecchia made their initial mark on the SCPGT.

“We firmly believe the many aspiring players need and want a developmental tour which not only gives them the opportunity to compete in a highly professional manner and atmosphere but also the ability to achieve financial success while they pursue their dream of playing on the Web.com, PGA or Champions Tours,” said J.I. Bernstein and Brian Schindler, the two SCPGT owners.

In addition to the Open Division, the SCPGT will have a 47+ Senior Division and a 60+ Legends Division. Amateurs with a men’s USGA index of 3.0 or lower are eligible to play. Each tournament entry fee is $420. 

Professionals who have exempt playing status on the Web.com Tour, PGA Tour or Champions Tour may not play in the SCPGT regular tournaments, but are invited to play in the Tour’s two Pro-Am events to benefit the Folds of Honor and the Make-A-Wish Foundations.

A unique feature of the SCPGT is its association with Mike Bender, ranked as one of the Top Five Best Teachers in America by Golf Digest (2011). Bender competed and won on the SCPGT during the 1980s and went on to play on the PGA Tour. The Mike Bender Academy of Golf will be the home base for SCPGT player's practice and instructional needs.

“Mike knows what it takes both as a player and teacher to become a champion and he will be an outstanding resource for the Tour as we work to build the best possible atmosphere to help our players reach their ultimate goals in the game,” Schindler said.

Consistent with the Tour’s goal to contribute to the community, the SCPGT is aligned with charitable organizations that will benefit from the Space Coast Tour. The two charities that the Tour is supporting are The Folds of Honor Foundation and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida.

“The Space Coast Tour is honored that the proceeds from our various Pro-Am events will be distributed to these two endearing charities,” said Bernstein.

 “Representatives from national and local businesses will be paired with various SCPGT players for enjoyable rounds of golf and the opportunity to develop personal and business relationships. Our basic philosophy rests on the premise that the Space Coast Tour be viewed not just as a training ground, but as an organization which also incorporates the best of community ideals.”

The SCPGT is being structured to become the finest mini tour in the country. As an added financial benefit Tour players will receive significant discounts from host courses for practice rounds and facilities as well as other discounts from SCPGT's sponsors including lodging.

All eligible players interested in playing one or more of the Tour tournaments are encouraged to register early online at SpaceCoastProGolfTour.com

SPACE COAST TOUR

J.I. Bernstein

856.287.1801

jibernstein@spacecoastprogolftour.com
www.spacecoastprogolftour.com

Aldila’s Tour Blue shaft helps drive Memorial Tournament champ to 6th PGA Tour victory

Using Aldila’s new Tour Blue shaft in his 3 Wood and hybrid club, the winner of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance notched his second victory of the season and sixth of his PGA career. With the victory he jumped to 4^th in the Official World Golf Ranking and 2^nd in the FedEx Cup standings.

“The Aldila Tour Blue is moderate stiff tip shaft and very low torque designed for a slightly higher ball flight with low to moderate spin rate,” said Stewart Bahl, Aldila’s Marketing Manager. “The Tour Green is a stiff tip shaft with moderate torque designed for lower/penetrating ball flight producing a lower spin rate. The shaft profiles have a constant taper to provide exceptional feel and a smooth, controlled release. Tour Blue and Tour Green shafts are made with the latest generation of Aldila’s Micro Laminate materials (MLT). The ultra thin, ultra strong material allows for the construction of a shaft with outstanding performance and unparalleled consistency.”

The Tour Blue shaft was also instrumental for the Most Accurate Driver on the PGA and Web.com Tours. Both players play Aldila’s Tour Blue shaft in their drivers. At the Memorial Tournament, the Most Accurate Driver finished first in driving accuracy percentage with an astounding 96.43 percent compared to the Field’s average of 69.54 percent. On the Web.com Tour, the Most Accurate Driver is enjoying an overall season driving accuracy percentage of 79.63 compared to the Tour’s average of 63.46 percent.

 “The Hottest Shafts In Golf” also won the wood and hybrid shaft manufacturer counts at the Memorial Tournament. With 29 Tour Blue and Tour Green shafts in play, Aldila had 3 more wood shafts and 10 more hybrid shafts in play than the next leading shaft manufacturer, according to the Darrell Survey. The double count win marks the 12^th consecutive week that Aldila has won both shaft counts on the PGA Tour including the Masters. 

BMW Charity Pro-Am champ claims first Web.com Tour win using Aldila’s RIP Phenom NL

Using Aldila’s RIP Phenom NL shaft in his driver and VooDoo shaft in his 3 wood and hybrid clubs, the winner of the BMW Charity Pro-Am notched his first Web.com Tour victory. With his 5-stroke victory he picked up a check for $117,000 and moved from 133^rd to 9^th on the 2013 Money List.

The Phenom’s Hyperbolic Flex Technology provides a stiff tip section for optimal launch and spin control, with a very firm butt section for an incredibly stable feel, while the center section of the shaft is softer to provide outstanding kick through impact to maximize ball speed. 

“The RIP Phenom incorporates the same flex, torque and feel properties that have made the original RIP the leading shaft on the PGA Tour, with a flex profile to achieve unparalleled performance and launch characteristics for better players,” said Stewart Bahl, Aldila’s Marketing Manager. “The Phenom NL wood shaft has a stiffer tip for lower launch with less spin. The unique design of the Phenom NL offers a stiff tip while still maintaining the feel that has made the Phenom one of the hottest shafts in golf.”

Led by its new Tour Green and Tour Blue shafts, Aldila won the wood and hybrid shaft manufacturer counts at the HP Byron Nelson Classic on the PGA Tour. Aldila had 18 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 double count win marked the 10^th consecutive week that Aldila has won both counts on the PGA Tour including the Masters. Aldila had a total of 32 Tour Blue and Tour Green shafts in play on PGA Tour this week.

At the HP Byron Nelson Classic, the Most Accurate Driver switched to Aldila’s Tour Blue shafts in his driver and 3 wood. He finished as the Web.com Tour’s Most Accurate Driver with an overall driving accuracy rating percentage of 79.63 compared to the Tour’s average of 64.79 percent.

“The Tour Green and Tour Blue is a new shaft design that’s currently undergoing final testing on Tour and will be released later this year,” said Bahl.

 Aldila (www.aldila.com) catapults power to an unprecedented level. High performance technology harnessed and perfected from a special blend of materials, design and expertise. They are continually on the leading edge of the golf world through their relentless pursuit of the next best innovation. They do the experimenting so you don’t have to. Pushing success to the edge and redefining how power should feel. Are you playing Aldila, or just graphite?