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Custom Clubfitting Leader Henry-Griffitts Launches New, Improved Website

The new-and-improved site better showcases the company's offerings, history and philosophy. The online experience at Henry-Griffitts.com now demonstrates to customers the uniqueness of H-G, which fits and sells golf clubs unlike anyone in the industry by including equipment as a vital part of the golf swing.

"We have always been involved with highly-skilled teachers who are dedicated to their students' game improvement and enjoyment," says Randall Henry, President of Henry-Griffitts. "Our enhanced website communicates those relationships, while updating our brand image and introducing interactive tools for our customers and Certified Teachers."

A central purpose of the website is to connect customers with local H-G Certified Teachers. An interactive map on the website allows visitors to locate a teacher, contact them directly to schedule an appointment and print directions.

Other new site features include (a) a customer blog that facilitates communication among customers and with H-G professionals, ( an online store for directly purchasing H-G golf bags and other gear, © an inside look at a manufacturing process that boasts the tightest golf club specification tolerances available in the golf industry, and (d) online warranty activation.

The new H-G website brings improvement for more than customers, however. H-G Certified Teachers now benefit from additional online tools and resources to streamline their operations. Certified Teachers can now place orders online, manage profiles, create their own microsites and order sales and marketing material.

"The new website puts information in the hands of our customers and our fitters," says Henry. "And its presented in a way that is contemporary, user-friendly and unique in the golf industry."

Visit Henry-Griffitts online at www.Henry-Griffitts.com

About Henry-Griffitts
Henry-Griffitts is the pioneer of dynamic club fitting and originator of the lie board, interchangeable heads and dynamic fitting, as well as the club-fitting cart. Dedicated to the symbiotic relationship between swing and equipment, Henry-Griffitts custom fits clubs through its national network of H-G Certified Teachers and then hand assembles those clubs to the tightest industry specifications. Henry-Griffitts was founded in 1983 by Randy Henry and Jim Griffitts, a pair of golf professionals who recognized that custom-fit golf clubs consistently enhance golfer performance.

About aboutGolf
aboutGolf is a 20-year-old Maumee, Ohio-based company that has been dedicated to golf for its entire history. aboutGolf is the world leader in indoor golf simulator technology, producing PGA TOUR Simulators, aboutGolf Performance products and Henry-Griffitts Custom Fitting. Historically, aboutGolf also produced Microsoft Golf, Greg Norman Ultimate Challenge Golf and World Tours, which is the world's most-widely-distributed golf simulation. aboutGolf® is a registered trademark of aboutGolf Limited, Maumee, Ohio.]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:25:47 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11455 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=9093
The Praxis Fairway Wood Series combines Henry-Griffitts' Principal Axis Technology with its consistent testing processes, resulting in a head design that benefits from a thin, lightweight, super-hard Carpenter Custom 455 Stainless Steel face produced in the United States by Carpenter Steel. Custom 455, a high-tensile strength material, provides a superior weight-to-strength ratio that permits a thin, light face to be plasma welded to the 17-4 stainless steel body. The combination of this advanced welding technique and lighter face construction allows more weight to be located in the sole, thereby lowering the center of gravity.

"The Praxis Fairway Wood Series combines the latest technology with a great look that gives us our most outstanding line of fairway woods ever," says Randall Henry, H-G's President. "Golfers will be ready to put new confidence into their bags."

The new Praxis woods also boast a brass sole insert, adding to the low center of gravity. This design feature effectively provides optimal launch angles from all of the five available lofts-15.5, 18.5, 21.5, 24.5 and 28.5 degrees. The results are excellent launch angles and great ball speed with maximum distance and control.

Henry-Griffitts is leading in another design theory. Its foundry has been able to control clubhead production to a point where H-G can adjust the lie angle and face angle of its fairway woods. This ability has taken years to perfect and allows H-G to offer more options than other manufacturers. Recently, H-G's fairway wood models have been adjustable for lie angle. Now it is applying that adjustability factor to the face angles.

"Randy Henry's testing over the past couple of years indicates we can accomplish even better ball flight results for our clients by providing heads that can be square, open or closed," Randall Henry says. "It opens up a new aspect of fitting. This is different approach to our past offerings of offset and non-offset woods and we know it will work even better."

The Praxis also features significantly improved cosmetics. A PVD process changes the color of the sole, face and hosel, then is further enhanced by a unique painting technique that provides a spectacular look.

The lie of the Praxis Fairway Wood Series is adjustable from 3 degrees up to 3 degrees flat and the face angle is adjustable from 3 degrees open to 3 degrees closed. The weight is adjustable depending on the shaft length and material. The woods carry a bulge of 14 degrees and roll of 12 degrees.

"When you match Praxis fairway heads up with the correct lie angle, face angle, shaft length, shaft flex and weight-with the help of your HG Certified Teacher-there will be no way to beat them," Henry says. "Golfers will love the new looks, the feel, the sound and especially the results."
PRAXIS FAIRWAY WOOD SERIES DESIGN PARAMETERS:
PRINCIPAL AXIS TECHNOLOGY

THIN, LIGHTWEIGHT, SUPER-HARD CUSTOM 455 STEEL FACE

* Allows for a lower center of gravity, optimizing launch angle
* Provides penetrating ball flight for optimal distance
* Provides great sound and feel
* Provides great control
* Helps control backspin
* Increases forgiveness

BRASS SOLE INSERT

* Lowers center of gravity
* Optimizes launch angle for optimal distance
* Helps control backspin
* Provides stability
* Increases control
* Increases forgiveness

BRASS SOLE INSERT SHAPE AND LOCATION

* Increases MOI
* Helps provide for a great feel
* Provides stability
* Increases control
* Increases forgiveness

DEEPER FACE DESIGN

* Provides visual confidence
* Performs from any lie
* Increases forgiveness

ADJUSTABLE LIE ANGLES

* Optimizes centered contact
* Eliminates club-induced misdirection
* Eliminates club-induced sidespin

ADJUSTABLE FACE ANGLES

* Increases control of launch angle and trajectory
* Increases directional control

About Henry-Griffitts
Henry-Griffitts is the pioneer of dynamic club fitting and originator of the lie board, interchangeable heads and dynamic fitting, as well as the club-fitting cart. Dedicated to the symbiotic relationship between swing and equipment, Henry-Griffitts custom fits clubs through its national network of HG-Certified Teachers and then hand assembles those clubs to the tightest industry specifications. Henry-Griffitts was founded in 1983 by Randy Henry and Jim Griffitts, a pair of golf professionals who recognized that custom-fit golf clubs consistently enhance golfer performance.

About aboutGolf
aboutGolf is a 20-year-old Maumee, Ohio-based company that has been dedicated to golf for its entire history. aboutGolf is the world leader in indoor golf simulator technology, producing PGA TOUR Simulators, 3Trak launch monitors and Henry-Griffitts Custom Fitting. Historically, aboutGolf also produced Microsoft Golf, Greg Norman Ultimate Challenge Golf and World Tours, which is the world's most-widely-distributed golf simulation. aboutGolf® is a registered trademark of aboutGolf Limited, Maumee, Ohio.]]> Thu, 13 May 2010 16:18:42 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=9093 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=8550
SMT Golf's, Golf Outing Services division has formulated an industry unique approach to generating funds for charity & corporate golf outings. One where their services come to the event organizer at virtually no cost to the group and SMT Golf Outing Services handles all of the entertainment and fun for the group which actually will free up event organizers and volunteers to do other things.

SMT Golf Inc. President and Club Designer Mike Tait had this to say about their new division. "We started this side of the SMT company very quietly two years ago, but last year we performed at 85 different golf outings in several different States and raised many tens of thousands of dollars for charity, corporate and special interest outings. Based upon this success we decided to really ramp it up starting in 2010".

Tait went on to say, "Last year we only had two ways we could generate revenue for the outings that we were involved in. This year we have created 22 different ways to generate huge sums of money and our past clients are really responding in an amazing way to this news. We have already booked more outings through March than we had all last year". Tait continued on, "We do things right, we are professional and treat the players and courses as if they are our family. We are continually aware that we represent the charity & corporations and we are proud to have a 99% repeat business rate. We also have a page on the website where will actually give golfer's $500 credit at SMT Golf www.smtgolf.com to play in any given event that we have listed. We do everything that we can do to help fill outing fields and fill golf courses".

SMT Golf Outing Services administers each and every hole event, provides player incentive gifts for each player, and is truly a self contained golf outing performance company. Their goal is a simple one, to make your golf outing, more fun, more memorable and more profitable. And the amazing thing... They actually give the outing money when the day is over.

SMT Golf Outing Services temporary website can be seen at www.smtgolfoutings.com or call them at 888-693-4001 to ask for an information packet on their services to be sent to you.]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:51:28 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=8550 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=7133
SMT Golf is bringing a two pronged sales approach to the Golfdotz and Footiez brand custom golf ball and shoe marking products by offering these items through SMT Golf's online worldwide distribution channels as well as through their extensive work with charitable and corporate golf outings.

Golfdotz, used on tour by Rory Sabbatini, Bubba Watson and others has given the product an instant buzz factor. Rory Sabbatini says, "Golfdotz are the most unique and interesting method of identifying a golf ball I've seen".


SMT Golf owner and clubhead designer Mike Tait had this to say about the alliance formed with Golfdotz and Footiez. "I had the good fortune of meeting David Poole of Golfdotz on the winter golf show circuit. His product was very impressive, fun and easy to use, I knew immediately that it was something that I could use through our charity golf outing work"! A perfect match for the SMT brand and the SMT way of thinking, Tait immediately set upon formulating a way to make the customer experience more exciting through Golfdotz. Tait went on to say, "Besides making this simple and effective product a feature of the line, we have arranged for over one hundred charity organizations to be a part of the fun which will expose Golfdotz and Footiez to over 10,000 golfers this summer alone. This is a very exciting thing for everyone involved and will raise very real money for charity and scholarship groups nationwide".

Tait concluded, "It is rare when you run across a person in the golf industry like David Poole. His excitement for both his product and the golf industry, combined with his tireless work ethic are absolutely second to none. This guy simply gets it, and we are excited to help build his brand through SMT Golf and our golf outing division for years to come".

Golfdotz golf ball identification "tattoos" are the only product of their kind in the world, are USGA approved and are used on tour by Rory Sabbatini, Bubba Watson and others.

For more information on Golfdotz and Footiez, call SMT Golf at 888-693-4001 or visit their website at www.golfdotz.com . To learn more about what SMT Golf can do for your local golf outing or golf course outing program, drop us an email at info@smtgolf.com .

SMT Golf, The Winningest Component Company In The History Of Golf, and the first and only company to win each division of the RE/Max World Long Drive Championship, and the "Longest driver on any PGA Tour since 2003", built its reputation on the highest quality products with unsurpassed performance and durability. SMT drivers, hybrids, irons, and wedges are designed for golfers of all skill levels who expect the most out of their golf clubs.

SMT Golf is based in Oswego, Illinois. For more information about SMT Golf or their great lineup of products available for 2010 and beyond, call 1-888-693-4001 or visit their website at www.smtgolf.com.

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The Longest Driver on any PGA Tour Since 2003 - 339.6 yard average

PGA Tour Long Drive Record - 2004 Shell Houston Open - 429 yards

European Tour Champion

Champions Tour Winner

6 Time RE/MAX World Long Drive Champions

61 International Long Drive Championship Titles

Guinness Book of World Records

Over 310 Worldwide Long Drive Champions

Hundreds of Awards & Accomplishments]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:26:53 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=7133 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=6607
IRVINE, CA – JANUARY 19, 2010 – FOURTEEN GOLF, recognized worldwide amongst top touring golf professionals as the foremost leading wedge designer and manufacturer, announced today that the company enjoyed it’s first professional tour victory of 2010. The winner of the Hooters Tour/Carolina Winter Series in Myrtle Beach played FOURTEEN GOLF MT-28 V4 R Spec Wedges during the event.

“We congratulate this promising young golfer on his first victory of the season and look forward to more outstanding results from him,” said FOURTEEN GOLF COO Marcy Kamoda. “We are thrilled that he has won a tournament using our clubs this early in the season and we are hoping to see more wins on all the Tours as the year progresses.”

The Hooters champion posted rounds of 73-70-70 for a three day total of three-under par 213 and a two stroke victory. He will be playing on the Nationwide Tour in 2010 and plans to play on various mini tours to get ready for the season.

The winner plays MT-28 V4 R Spec 52- and 58-degree wedges which conform to the 2010 USGA groove regulations and provide exceptional spin and ultimate short game performance. The tour driven design of this wedge creates the ideal spin and trajectory for superior control and accuracy. The MT-28 V4 wedge features A "Reverse Taper Design" of the club head. This design positions the CG higher than traditionally designed wedges, creating higher spin and better trajectory control.]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:08:18 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=6607 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=6444
The ProFIT Series is a broad selection of STX Putters that feature its progressive interchangeable technology, a system that provides quick adjustments for feel and weighting through the changing of faces and weights. This ability to control the putter head and speed according to personal preferences and course conditions is a huge advantage. For example, in slow conditions the green insert should be used with the 14 gram weight and in fast conditions the black insert should be installed with a 5 gram weight for pinpoint accuracy.

The Profit 6 Putter is available in three face insert options; the black, red and green insert options. The black face insert is “the” softest insert. It delivers the highest friction and resilience rate plus increased dwell time. Those characteristics are chemically formulated to get the ball rolling sooner and keep your putts on line. For a medium resiliency rate, the red insert offers an intermediate amount of dwell time for true control. And, for golfers who prefer a firmer feel, the green insert provides a harder feel with less resilience.

STX and its soft face insert technology provide superior directional control, decreased ball skid, reduced ball deformation and compression.

Each putter in the recently released ProFIT Series has been designed to appeal stylistically to a particular golfer and all feature STX’s interchangeable technology, the ultimate in customization and ultimate in performance. The ProFIT 4 & 5 Putters are classically designed for the more traditional golfer and the ProFIT 6 Putter is specifically developed for the forward-thinking golfer who demands the latest in innovation and appreciates contemporary lines.

The ProFIT 6 Putter is a striking modern mallet with angular lines and is milled from 17-4 stainless steel. It is uniquely contemporary with its distinctive hardware and dramatic PVD finish. According to Director of Golf Steve Henneman, “This putter is the perfect blend of grace and grit. The design is somewhat sculpture like yet its finish and weights are bold and rugged.”

This face balanced center shafted putter is designed with a 71 degree lie and 3 degree loft. The KBS shaft is offered in both 34” and 35” lengths. Currently, there is only a right handed model available. A custom Golf Pride black and white golf grip complements this angular mallet putter. Suggested retail for the ProFIT 6 Putter is $199.00 which includes one insert / two weighting options and includes a custom STX collectable head cover. The ProFIT 6 will be shipping in March. Media samples will be available in February.

“The ProFIT 6 will be ‘officially’ introduced at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. If you are attending the show, come by the STX booth #1113,” added Henneman.]]> Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:20:36 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=6444 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=4558
At this time of year, when people begin to think of the holidays and time spent with family and friends over food and drink, we are confronted with the very real tragedy that there are far too many individuals and families that have been affected by situations beyond their control. The burden of the economy has put a strain on food pantry shelves and they are all too often bare.

SMT Golf has created an interesting way to say "thank you" to our customers for helping us to fill the shelves of the Northern Illinois Food Bank and the Kendall County Food Bank in a couple of ways.

Together, SMT Golf, friends and customers worldwide can help make the holiday season just a little bit better for families in need.

For every single canned good or non-perishable item sent in you will receive $50.00 in credit on the books or a Gift Certificate for $100.00 off any custom SMT driver of your choice.

SMT Golf is also accepting monetary donations by credit card where, for every dollar donated, the food pantry can purchase one pound of food. For every $5.00 cash donation, we will also give you $50.00 in credit on the books or a Gift Certificate for $100.00 off any custom driver.

SMT owner Mike Tait on the latest SMT program. "I am always trying to think outside the box. This program is something that just seems so right to me". Tait goes on to say "The economy has hit families harder than ever imagined. Hunger is something that should not strike any family and SMT Golf is happy to lead the way with this unique program from the golfing community. This is a great way to give something back, and I am proud to have figured out a way to help food panty shelves remain filled while taking care of the SMT customers and fans at the same time".

SMT Golf, The Winningest Component Company In The History Of Golf, and the first and only company to win each division of the RE/Max World Long Drive Championship, and the "Longest driver on any PGA Tour" since 2003, built its reputation on the highest quality products with unsurpassed performance and durability. SMT drivers, hybrids, irons, and wedges are designed for golfers of all skill levels who expect the most out of their golf clubs.

SMT Golf is based in Oswego, Illinois. For more information about SMT Golf or their great lineup of products available for 2009 and beyond, call 1-888-693-4001 or visit their website at www.SMTGolf.com]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:24:06 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=4558 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=4197
Top ranked Australian Long Drive competitor Craig Grigson, wins for the second week in a row with his SMT Encore driver head, surpassing all other competitors to capture the Tour Championship Title.

SMT owner and clubhead designer Mike Tait had this to say about the latest SMT win a mere two weeks ago. "Craig "Animal" Grigson met up with Australia's biggest hitters and wound up once again hoisting the winners trophy". Tait goes on to say, "I know I keep saying this, but it really is quite a remarkable feat and an amazing story. SMT Golf is going up against every single golf club manufacturer on the planet, year in and year out, and we continue to win these events over the biggest manufacturing names in the history of golf. There is a reason that people keep choosing the SMT brand of fine equipment".

Tait says, "Craig's world class performance marks our 40th Championship title in Australia alone. To put that into perspective, if you added up all of the championships won by any 3 manufacturers combined, you are not even close to the SMT Golf total".

SMT Golf equipment also took a 2nd place in the Tour Championship event with Erin Chiverall's outstanding performance with the new SMT DB Plus driver head and a 4th place finish in the Australian Long Drive Finals as well courtesy of the talents of Mr. Wayne Stewart. Congratulations to each of these fine competitors for their amazing achievements.

SMT Golf, The Winningest Component Company In The History Of Golf, and the first and only company to win each division of the RE/Max World Long Drive Championship, and the "Longest driver on any PGA Tour" since 2003, built its reputation on the highest quality products with unsurpassed performance and durability. SMT drivers, hybrids, irons, and wedges are designed for golfers of all skill levels who expect the most out of their golf clubs.

SMT Golf is based in Oswego, Illinois. For more information about SMT Golf or their great lineup of products available for 2009 and beyond, call 1-888-693-4001 or visit their website at www.SMTGolf.com]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:51:53 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=4197 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=4056
The Curvilinear Sole is designed with optimized weight distribution -- a lower center of gravity, strategically placed tungsten/copper sole weights, wide sole and cutout back design. The result of the Curvilinear Sole is apparent at club-ball impact. Even off center hits are improved and the ball launches into the air faster and higher.

“The OS-1 is exceptionally forgiving, but gives the player the freedom to play all shots,” says Randy Henry, founder of Henry-Griffitts. “The sole has great playability and allows a wide variety of shots for all golfers – zero to high handicaps.”

The OS-1’s classy and stylish design provides the golfer with a desirable aesthetic without sacrificing the performance of the club. It also features a fly-cut-machining process to ensure a perfectly flat face, machine-engraved grooves and the softest stainless head to eliminate imperfections in the club and increase consistency for the player.

“With the new Curvilinear Sole design the Henry-Griffitts OS-1’s deliver the best combination of forgiveness, playability and versatility in an iron set,” said Sandra Palmer, LPGA Professional and member of the Texas Hall of Fame and NCAA Golf Hall of Fame. “This is an ideal choice for all golfers looking for more benefits and better playability.”

OS-1 Irons will be available in May 2009 from Henry-Griffitts Certified Teachers nationwide.

The suggested retail price for the OS-1 irons from Henry-Griffitts is $160.00 per club (steel shaft) and $175.00 per club (graphite shaft).]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:41:56 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=4056 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=4022
SMT owner and clubhead designer Mike Tait had this to say about the SMT top finish in New South Wales. "Craig has not only achieved the highest rank in Australia but has kept it for quite a while now. I am proud to be associated with such a fantastic competitor". Tait goes on to say, "This is SMT Golf's 39th victory, an unheard of total for such a small company and a great sign going into the Australian Long Drive Championships in less than two weeks. Craig and SMT are poised for yet another victory down under"!

The SMT Master Distributor, Tony Commins continues to put on outstanding events that are frequented by a truly international field of seasoned competitors, is now gearing up for the season ending Championship test.

Tait says, "When you sit back and think about all these years SMT Golf, a relatively unknown brand has beaten every single big name golf club in the world 39 times in Australia alone, and we have done it off our history of success, service and quality of product as opposed to endorsement contracts. This says a lot in this day and age". 9/9/2009]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:03:50 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=4022 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=3879
The Miura Hybrids come in 17*, 20* and 23* degrees. The head cc sizes are not overly large, but are certainly big enough to be easy to hit.

Price: $239.00 with standard Nippon NSPro 950 steel shaft with other shaft options available at different price points.

"After a few shots with the Miura Utilities, golfers will notice more of an iron like ball flight, not the typical hybrid boring trajectory. This type of trajectory will help the mid to low handicappers with approach shots on long par 4's and second shot par 5's with a ball flight that will be able to hold today's harder greens. Golfers will be amazed at how easy it is to hit a draw or a straight shot with the Miura Utilities. The design of the sole radius makes those tough shots out of the rough far less intimidating", says Bill Holowaty, VP for Miura Golf North American Operations.

"What will impress golfers the most is the consistency in distance from the clubs. This was Mr. Miura's vision. He wanted the Utilities to flow perfectly into a set of irons."

"After working with the Miura Utilities, golfers will have the ability to achieve a higher ball flight without any loss of distance. From the tee box, rough or the center cut of the fairways the Miura Utilities will stand up to any hybrid on the market", Holowaty added.]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:37:40 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=3879 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=3292
Richdale finished the 54-hole tournament—which ended on Monday due to a weekend of weather delays and darkness suspensions—at 10-under 206 to earn a one-hole playoff victory at The Golf Club at Felicita in Harrisburg, Pa., while using the MC-102- 4 iron through pitching wedge, all with Nippon NS Pro shafts.

The 25-year-old Richdale, in her 16th 2009 event, fired a final-round 68 and earned $15,400 for her second victory this year, placing her fourth on this year’s money list with $54,391 in earnings. Richdale’s 71.72 average score ranks seventh on tour. Last year the former Illinois State star—who won 10 times in her college career—earned her first career Duramed Futures Tour victory at The Gettysburg (Pa.) Championship.

With just one Duramed Futures Tour event remaining this year, Richdale is spending the off-week before that event playing on a sponsor’s exemption at this week’s LPGA Safeway Classic at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in Oregon. The experience should come in handy, as Richdale is on the verge of earning her 2010 LPGA Tour card, which goes to the top 10 on the Duramed Futures Tour money list, with the top five earning full-time status, which she would earn if the season ended today.

Miura Golf—whose corporate office is located in Vancouver, British Columbia—manufactures the world’s highest-quality forged, mild-steel irons for consumers and for some of the world’s major golf-equipment companies. The company also makes and markets high-end clubs under the “MG Golf” brand, which is marketed by Miura Giken Co. Ltd. in Japan, and “Miura, “which is marketed exclusively by Miura Golf Inc. in the United States, North America and the rest of the world.

“Samantha has had a fantastic season playing Miura Golf’s forged irons,” says Miura Golf Vice President Bill Holowaty. “Her two victories have her on the doorstep of full-time status on next year’s LPGA Tour, which is a fantastic achievement. We’re very proud of Samantha, and we can’t wait until she’s playing on the LPGA Tour full time next year and can demonstrate that Miura’s irons are an ideal choice for women golfers.”]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:10:24 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=3292 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=1734
Independent club fitters affiliated with each program will have the opportunity to become exclusive dealers on behalf of the new relationship between these two component industry leaders. For more information on the True Temper Tour Concept program, please call 800.355.8783 or visit www.tttourconcept.com.

The leading manufacturer of golf shafts in the world, True Temper is consistently the number one shaft brand on all professional tours globally. True Temper markets a complete line of shafts under the True Temper®, Grafalloy® and Rifle® shaft brands, and sells these brands in over 30 countries throughout the world. True Temper Sports is proudly represented by over 850 individuals in ten facilities located in the United States, Europe, Japan, China and Australia.

Japanese golf-club manufacturer Miura Golf-whose corporate office is located in Vancouver, British Columbia-makes the highest-quality forged, mild-steel irons in the world for consumers and for some of the world's major golf-equipment companies. Miura Golf clubs are sold at the finest custom-fitting shops in North America.]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:32:51 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=1734 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=1731
SMT Golf has been working with United States Golf Academy Director of Golf, Pat Bayley and Director of Instruction, Bruce Rearick, not only to put together a fantastic opening entry into the putter market, but to assemble a completely unique total golf package to help golfers long term enjoyment of the game through education and customer service.

SMT Golf owner and award winning clubhead designer Mike Tait had this to say about their new Inaugural Edition Putter. "We were all quite aware of just how special this project was right from the very start. It is very rare to get a bunch of guys in the room and immediately see that the goal for this putter was what we could do for the golfer and what would be best for them, instead of looking at it through the bank account" Tait went on to say "This putter is the first of several planned, and to make this one even more special, we limited the production numbers to only 1500 numbered pieces worldwide. This putter comes with a complete package for the golfer but perhaps the most important thing, is that the first 1500 customers will be the first members invited to the next offering which will include something quite spectacular for each of these special guests".

Tait concluded, "Certainly we are aware that there is plenty of competition out there for the golfer's hard earned money, we wanted each customer to be a special part of a rather small club, to offer overall value and to service their needs like no other company has ever even attempted before. It is about so much more than just selling putters for us. It is about helping golfers to play and enjoy playing the game of golf again".

Bruce Rearick, Director of Instruction at the United States Golf Academy adds, "The challenge was to create a putter that everyone could use successfully. The Inaugural Edition has very little bias, either perceived or actual, in weight or balance. This was conceived by using what we have found during thousands of fitting sessions with golfers of all skill levels at the Academy, and achieved by using a slightly different neck design than found on a traditional putter head. Because of this design feature, and others, we have created a putter that swings away from the ball without influence and has more stability at impact, creating less torsion on the shaft, resulting in a consistently solid feel and sound".

Each putter comes with SMT Golf's famous 100% Lifetime Warranty and matching headcover, as well as complete customer value package valued at well over $1,000.00 per putter.

For more information on the Inaugural Edition Putter, or to reserve your own custom putter, call SMT Golf at 888-693-4001 today.

Dealer inquiries welcome.

To participate in discussion on this and other topics, check out the SMT Discussion Forum from the SMT Golf website at www.smtgolf.com

SMT Golf, The Winningest Component Company In The History Of Golf, and the first and only company to win each division of the RE/Max World Long Drive Championship, and the "Longest driver on any PGA Tour", built its reputation on the highest quality products with unsurpassed performance and durability. SMT drivers, hybrids, irons, and wedges are designed for golfers of all skill levels who expect the most out of their golf clubs.

SMT Golf is based in Oswego, Illinois. For more information about SMT Golf or their great lineup of products available for 2007, visit their website at www.SMTGolf.com]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:02:41 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=1731 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=1492
The saying goes, "good things come to those who wait".

The much anticipated successor in our fairway wood lineup of award winning SMT Golf clubheads, the 3390 Series, is upon us and we are sure that you will agree that the wait, was indeed well worth it.

With its highly modified shallow face design, and a beautifully sculpted sole which is unlike anything else on the market, the 3390 Series fairway woods mysteriously retain their classic good looks in a timeless pear shaped design, which is quite pleasing to the eye at address and promotes rather easy alignment from all lies.

The unique sole design assures square address and contact position from each clubhead in the set, while at the same time reducing the drag created by turf impact commonly found on all fairway woods on the market today, and virtually eliminating any clubhead twisting caused by inconsistent turf conditions or user error. The multi level design moves the center of gravity much deeper into the head for stability, solid feel and soaring trajectory where there was none before. The sense of confidence that you will have with these fairway clubs is something that you have to experience to believe.

The focus on this head design was spin profile, and player confidence, rather than the old "longer and straighter" that we have all been sold on for decades in this industry, but don't think for a moment that we would sacrifice any distance with this offering, for we did not, as there is not a hotter fairway wood face in the industry today. We found that by focusing on the balls descent to the ground and its relation to design and spin characteristics we were able to squeeze more out of a clubhead than we ever thought possible. We weren't happy until we got this one where we wanted it to be, and it took 14 different mock ups, and one calendar year to get the new 3390 Series exactly right!

Clubhead size, center of gravity, hosel depth, hosel length, loft choices and clubhead material all presented their own gremlins for us at times, especially relating each to the other during design changes. It never ceases to amaze how a small change in one feature can throw something else totally off balance. But this, the final result, is something truly spectacular and one that has achieved the exact goals intended for this rather exciting line of SMT fairway woods.

By utilizing the highest quality #420 Maraging Steel throughout, were able to capture the nuances in ball spin profile, distance, manufacturing tolerances and manufacturing capabilities without a single sacrifice along the way.

Try one for yourself and see what you have been missing all these years. We know we have done it right, and we know that we have produced something that will promote confidence in your game.

Of course your new 3390 Series fairway wood will come to you complete with matching headcover, SMT ferrule and SMT logo grip, and will continue with SMT Golf's legacy of 100% Lifetime Warranty.

After all, it is an SMT product, and you deserve the very best.


LOFT LIE FACE ANGLE FACE HEIGHT WEIGHT SIZE
13 57 SQUARE 33mm 206gr 146cc
16 57.5 SQUARE 32mm 210gr 144cc
19 58 SQUARE 31mm 218gr 142cc
21 58.5 SQUARE 30mm 226gr 140cc

MAP ( minimum advertised price ) Price is $59.00 per clubhead.
Price includes headcover, SMT Ferrule, SMT grip and Lifetime Warranty]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:32:00 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=1492