Element 21's New Products at the Chrysler Classic and Las Vegas PGA Show
Press Release
Posted 2005-10-02
Andy Harris, E21's independent Director of Tour Operations and member of PGA of America (middle Atlantic Section) has been introducing PGA Tour Pros to Element 21's Scandium technology. This week, Andy will showcase advanced technology and improved performance of the clubs at the Chrysler Classic, Greensboro, North Carolina. The clubs and shafts piqued the interest of a number of Tour players. The company is building a number of custom sets for these professionals, and the phenomenon is growing, as more players are requesting opportunities to hit balls using E21's patented scandium metal alloy equipment. In response to demand, the Company has sent out a number of X-Stiff E21 Tour shafts for distribution to the players' favorite clubmakers in order to build custom sets for further trial and evaluation.
Meanwhile, Jim Morin, Company's Vice President, will present scandium clubs at the Las Vegas PGA show. As a matter of fact, the maker of Zelocity's(TM) patented PureLaunch(TM) monitors, with integrated Doppler-radar transceivers that track ball velocity, club head speed, carry distance, power ratios, ball spin and launch angle will be using E21 scandium golf equipment to demonstrate the remarkable and clearly visible difference in performance characteristics vs. graphite, steel or titanium materials at the Las Vegas PGA show. This PureLaunch test will allow players to actually measure the increased distance and accuracy of the new scandium clubs without leaving their nearest golf equipment store.
There are two main reasons for the significant level of interest in this new golf technology. The first is the superior performance of the E21 shafts. The second is Element 21's proprietary ShockBlok(TM) technology. With superior strength to weight ratio versus graphite and steel shafts, and its unique metallurgical properties, E21's patented scandium metal alloy technology simply outperforms other current golf materials. Clubs fitted with a Scandium shaft hit longer and straighter than traditional shafts.
According to the Mr. Gene Sprayberry, with titles such as "International Club Builder of the Year" and several "Club Builder of the Year," Scandium golf shafts are nearly perfectly symmetrical. Unknown to many, steel shafts are welded creating a seam or spine not visible to the eye. The difference in the tube wall thickness and hardness at the point of welding creates an imbalance, which affects the consistency of shots. Similarly, the production process for graphite shafts, where carbon fabric is glued or weaved together with resins, results in inconsistencies through the shaft that is affected by heat, moisture and ageing.
Unlike other materials used to manufacture golf equipment, scandium alloys are not affected by heat or cold, humid or arid conditions, and do not age like graphite or steel shafts to deliver longer shots and consistently accurate performance.
The company has also developed a shock absorbing system under the trademark ShockBlok(TM) which redirects shaft vibration back into the club head generating an added energy kick for extra distance and reducing the amount of vibration transfer to the player's hands. This can significantly reduce fatigue during the course of the day, as well as reduce the incidence of shock related injury over the long-term. This is a significant benefit for the professional golfer, promising to reduce the incidence of injury, reduce fatigue during hectic match schedules and hopefully extending their careers and reducing the risk of long-term repetitive strain type injuries.
Element 21 Golf expects initial inventories of its clubs to be available as early as October 2005. To get on the reservation list to purchase one of the initial sets of clubs you can call (800) 710-2021 or (866) MY SHAFT. The scandium iron shafts are available through The GolfWorks call toll-free 1-800-848-8358 or email golfworks@golfworks.com
About Element 21:
Element 21 is relying on its experience working with advanced scandium metal alloys to introduce this unique space-age material to the golf industry. Scandium alloys were originally developed for applications in aeronautics; MiG series fighter jets and leading edge missile applications, as well as the International Space Station.
Scandium metal alloy clubs represents the first new innovation in material composition of golf clubs to hit the industry in decades. Scandium not only provides significant increases in distance, but more importantly, added accuracy and consistency. Due to their advanced composition, coupled with numerous design innovations, these clubs will offer improved feel while reducing shock transfer to the player's hands.
E21 Golf - The Evolution Is Inevitable!
About Zelocity Corporation:
Zelocity(TM), www.Zelocity.com, has developed the latest in portable Golf Performance Monitors using sophisticated radar technology and mathematical algorithms to provide the user with pure measurements and accurate calculations of golf shot performance. Zelocity Golf Performance Monitors are rapidly becoming the standard for instructors, clubfitters, tour pros, college golf teams, avid and recreational golfers of all abilities.
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