Matrix Unveils Its "Matrix HB-T" Tour Weighted Hybrid Golf Shaft

Press Release

Posted 2005-07-10

Matrix Composite Corporation (Matrix) today launched its Special Edition Tour Series "MATRIX HB-T", a tour weighted shaft specifically designed for hybrid golf clubs. The HB-T has been in use on the international PGA Tours since February and has earned a PGA Tour win in May at the "Zurich Classic of New Orleans". During its "tour launch" in New Orleans, the HB-T, also known as "The Flame" for its red and yellow "flame" graphics, was the 3rd most played hybrid shaft, ahead of all offerings from Fujikura and Graphite Design. The HB-T also earned two 2nd place finishes on the PGA tour at the "FBR Open" in Phoenix and the "Chrysler Classic" in Tucson. Matrix Tour Staffer S. K. Ho won the Japan PGA Tour's "Japan PGA Championship" with the HB-T and is currently the # 1 player on the Japan PGA Tour money leader list. Matrix Tour Staff member K. J. Choi earned a victory with the HB-T at the "S.K. Telecom Korean Open". Like the Matrix driver shaft which was launched last week, the "Matrix Woven," the HB-T has been test marketed to a select group of Matrix dealers and distributors since February to an outstanding response.

"Matrix is happy to bring the 'Matrix HB-T' to golfers everywhere," MCC Vice-President of Corporate Communications J.C. Beeson commented. "The performance of this outstanding shaft on Tour has been amazing. We did not expect to have a PGA Tour win, two Japan PGA Tour wins, an Asian Tour win, and several PGA Tour top tens this early, but this success says a lot about the immediate trust the best golfers in the world have in Matrix Shafts and in the 'HB-T's' performance. Unlike many early offerings for hybrid clubs, the 'HB-T' was designed specifically to achieve optimal launch angles and spin rates desired from hybrid/utility clubs. We are proud that so many pros are relying on the Matrix brand in their "accuracy clubs" -- the irons and hybrid clubs. Matrix is already the far-and-away leader in graphite iron shaft consistency and technology. Now with the HB-T and 85HB, we are confident we will soon lead the hybrid category as well."

The MATRIX HB-T is available in a Low Trajectory (LT) or High Trajectory (HT) option and is currently available through any Matrix golf shaft dealer or distributor.

"Matrix HB-T" Hybrid Shaft Specifications & MSRP

Tip Diameter - .350 or .370
Length - 42 Inches
Flex Options - R, S, X
Torque - 3.1 Degrees
Weight - 93 Grams
Retail Price - $ 75.00

About Matrix Composite Corporation (Matrix)

Matrix Composite Corporation (Matrix) is a premium composite shaft manufacturer based in Brea, California. Matrix' top of the line Master Fitting System (MFS) series shafts have earned victories on the PGA Tour in the driver, fairway woods, hybrid clubs and irons of Matrix Staff Member K.J. Choi. Choi's victories at the PGA Tour's 2002 Compaq Classic of New Orleans and 2002 Tampa Bay Classic presented by Buick vaulted MCC into prominence among the elite shaft makers of the world. The company's "Matrix" shaft has already earned international victories in Choi's bag at 2003 European PGA Tour's "German Masters", as well as back-to-back-to-back victories in 2003, 2004 and 2005 at the S.K. Telecom Korean Open on the Asian PGA Tour. Matrix is dedicated to creating the finest composite golf shafts featuring the most exacting quality control standards in the industry. Matrix shafts were the number one graphite iron shaft on the PGA Tour in 2004 and ranked 5th in the PGA Tour overall graphite shaft count in 2004. For more information on Matrix golf shafts contact J.C. Beeson at 800-275-3401 ext. 106 or e-mail him at jcbeeson@mccshafts.com.