Gastonia, NC, August 30, 2004 -- AccuFLEX Golf, the golf industry leader in advanced design carbon composite golf shafts, announced today the launch of its new EVOLUTION shaft that is enhanced 100% with a revolutionary nanotech manufacturing process, AccuFLEX’s “Nano Composite” technology. Nanotech processes comprise a technological revolution that will change our lives forever. Being able to work with materials on the nano level allows us to do, measure, see, make and predict things on the scale of atoms and molecules. Nanotech enhancements can be applied to a variety of materials from metals to plastics to carbon graphite fibers. The nanotech enhancement is permanently attached at the nano or sub-micron level so that it is undetectable to the human eye and is designed to last the life of the composite. The process of applying the nanotech enhancement involves either a dipping or spray applied in raw form, followed by a normal curing process. After twelve months of research, development and testing, AccuFLEX has gone into full production on its EVOLUTION shaft, the first widely available aftermarket shaft offered to the golfing public using a nanotech manufacturing process .

The benefits of working on the nano level will vary depending on the products enhanced. In the case of graphite golf shafts, AccuFLEX’s Nano Composite technology enhancement increases the surface area making a tighter molecular structure. This means that shafts that are enhanced with AccuFLEX Golf’s Nano Composite technology have less voids in the fiber, tighter tolerances and can feature lighter weight with more fiber density. Nano Composite technology shafts are also stronger, have faster recovery with less shaft deformation while transmitting better feel. AccuFLEX Golf’s EVOLUTION shaft brings tomorrow’s shaft technology to golfers today and will give golfers more of the performance characteristics they want: consistency, feel, distance and accuracy.

“We at AccuFLEX have been committed from day one to being the leader in cutting edge advanced design composite technology,” AccuFLEX president Jody Baucom commented. “Our advanced, proprietary filament winding process, our development of AccuFLEX’s ’A2’ material and our dedication and determination to seek out and use the best quality materials possible has always been about creating the best golf shaft available. These processes and materials that we have developed have enabled us to minimize voids in the fiber to achieve faster shaft recovery and increased feel. We’re proud of the products we have produced and we feel that we have succeeded in giving our customers the best there is to offer from the technology available to date. Our victories on the PGA, Champions, Nationwide and Long Drive Tours are more evidence of the quality of our products. When our engineers and designers developed our Nano Composite technology, we knew that our commitment to leading the industry and providing the best shaft technology to our customers meant that we had to use this material application to create a line of shafts. AccuFLEX Golf’s Nano Composite technology provides a superior method of making shafts with even less voids, faster recovery and better feel. When combined with our proprietary manufacturing process, I am more certain than ever that AccuFLEX offers the most advanced shaft technology ever made. The EVOLUTION is the first shaft we have made utilizing this revolutionary technology and the reaction from the Nationwide Tour players has been outstanding.”

Nano Composite technology and the nanotech methods of treating other materials is here to stay, After 12 months of research and development, we are so proud that AccuFLEX has taken the first step in bringing our Nano Composite technology to golf equipment but we recognize that it is just that: a first step. We are excited about bringing this technology to the market and we look forward to offering a wider range of “Nano” products in the future to fulfill our motto, ’A Golf Shaft to Fit Every Swing’.”

Nano Composite technology, 69 grams, 2.6 torque, mid bend point, 46” (R,S,X)