Monday, June 16, 2008

ACCRA at the US Open - Video of Tiger practicing on Wednesday

Accra's presence was quite evident at the 2008 US Open at Torrey pines, with more than 25 shafts in play amoungst the best players in the world. While working with players all week, we took a few moments to enjoy watching Tiger (and his throng of 100 photogaraphers) hit a few balls. 
There are a few interesting notes.....He was notiably limping.....check out the faiway wood shots from the rough, they wer

Monday, June 2, 2008

 

 

 

ACCRA AXIV places second at 2008 Memorial Tournament

PGMC – ACCRA premium golf shafts posted a second place finish at the 2008 Memorial Tournament in Dublin Ohio. On the difficult Muirfield Village golf course where accuracy is at a premium, a former Masters champion from Sarnia Canada fired a total score of 6 under par to place a close second. He had his TaylorMade 3 wood fitted with an upgraded ACCRA AXIV XE 80 shaft to help provide the accuracy and distance required to mange his game around the severely rolling fairways at Muirfield.

 

ACCRA AXIV shafts also posted a 6th place finish at the same event, continuing a long run of success this season on Professional Tours around the world.

 

“ACCRA and ACCRA AXIV shafts have been used by more than 100 Golf Professionals on all major Tours worldwide proving the value of an upgraded premium shaft.” States Gawain Robertson (ACCRA- Partner and Tour Rep.) “The fact that so many of the best players in the world have chosen ACCRA just give credibility to the performance and design of ACCRA products” continued Mr. Robertson.

 

All this success just highlights an exciting year for ACCRA as introductions of a new ACCRA AXIV hybrid shaft and super light weight ACCRA AXIV XT 50’s recently were introduced.

 

“The most exciting aspect of all this success is the fact that most ACCRA shafts are actually designed for the average golfer” stated Dave Makarucha (PGMC-Partner) “ the fact is that we are extremely strong in the super Light weight segment of the market with the ACCRA T40, ACCRA T50 and recently introduced XT50. These shafts provide all levels of golfers with the technology that is used in a Tour players shaft, but in a weight that allows the amateur golfer to develop greater club head speed without sacrificing accuracy” continued Mr. Makarucha.

 

The use of super high modulus carbon and the addition of AXIV material enables ACCRA to offer all levels of golfers power, stability and most importantly extreme “feel”.

 

“Only a certified ACCRA club fitter can accurately determined which ACCRA shaft is best for each unique golf swing, we certainly recommend that all golfers take the time to get properly fitted to a premium shaft to ensure that they maximize their potential” States Sean Bravakis (PGMC). “ACCRA Certified fitters all use technologically advance methods to ensure that every ACCRA shaft is perfectly fit and installed to maximize launch conditions” continued Mr. Bravakis.

 

ACCRA is proud to be represented by more than 350 of the very best professional club fitters around the world, each of these fitters also has access to the now extremely popular KB Tour steel shafts (used by the champion of this past weeks Memorial Tournament), the highly innovative e21 Scandium shafts (as seen on the Golf Channel), Royal grips (Used by the world’s #2 player and 2008 Colonial Champion) and UST Golf Shafts (used by many of the world’s finest players). PGMC (ACCRA) is proud to make all of these fine products available through ACCRA professional club fitters. For a list of where you can find any of the excellent products please visit www.accragolf.com and see our dealer listing.

 

ACCRA premium graphite shafts are available through “certified ACCRA Fitters”. For product information or to locate a Certified ACCRA Fitter near you, please visit www.accragolf.com. If you are interested in becoming a dealer, please contact PGMC at (888) 389-3149.

ACCRA shafts are also available as a custom upgrade through the world’s finest golf club manufactures Callaway, Ping, Titleist, Cobra, and Adams.

 

ACCRA Shafts are crafted using the highest modulus and most technologically advanced materials available.

ACCRA has challenged Mamiya and UST engineers to “create the best” without any compromises. The recent success of ACCRA’s latest introduction gives remarkable credibility to the technologies utilized in all ACCRA shafts. All ACCRA trademarks are owned by PGMC.

 

 

ACCRA AXIV wins at the BMW PGA Championship

 

Kingston, Ontario – ACCRA premium golf shafts recorded another victory on the European Tour this past weekend. The famous West Course at Wentworth was the host to one of Europe biggest events, and when it was all said and done the veteran Spaniard known as “the Mechanic” proved to be the best. As the first Tour player to adopt ACCRA AXIV technology in his Ping driver a year ago, he has climbed to #1 on the European Order of Merit with more than 1,300,000 Euros.

A closing 65 powered another long-time ACCRA player to a third place finish in the same event. Giving the ACCRA AXIV XC series of shafts a win and a third at this prestigious event.

 

“ACCRA AXIV shafts have achieved unprecedented success on all Professional Tours around the world since their introduction a year ago” stated Gawain Robertson (ACCRA- Partner and Tour Rep.). “Now with the #1 player on the European Order of Merit along with the #3 player on the PGA Tour using ACCRA AXIV, we couldn’t be more excited” continued Mr. Robertson.

 

“ACCRA AXIV technology enables our engineers to use 4 different modulus of carbon fibers in 4 different directions all in 1 single ply of material. This provides golfers with the ultimate in stability and most importantly feel” said David Makarucha (ACCRA- Partner). “Whether it is the best players in the world or the weekend golfer, this combination enables all levels of golfers to improve distance and accuracy” continued Mr. Makarucha.

 

ACCRA pioneered AXIV technology in the North American and European markets and continues to add new weight categories to this successful line of shafts.

 

All ACCRA shafts are available exclusively through the very best club fitters in the world. “We believe that shafts must be custom fit to ensure that every golfer receives the greatest benefit from their equipment” says Sean Bravakis (ACCRA) “we have selected only the most experienced club fitters to represent our products to ensure every ACCRA and ACCRA AXIV shaft is perfectly fit to each golfer of all abilities” continued Mr. Bravakis.

 

ACCRA premium graphite shafts are available through “certified ACCRA Fitters”. For product information or to locate a Certified ACCRA Fitter near you, please visit www.accragolf.com. If you are interested in becoming a dealer, please contact PGMC at (888) 389-3149.

ACCRA shafts are also available as a custom upgrade through the world’s finest golf club manufactures Callaway, Ping, Titleist, Cobra, and Adams.

 

ACCRA Shafts are crafted using the highest modulus and most technologically advanced materials available.

ACCRA has challenged Mamiya and UST engineers to “create the best” without any compromises. The recent success of ACCRA’s latest introduction gives remarkable credibility to the technologies utilized in all ACCRA shafts. All ACCRA trademarks are owned by PGMC.