What is Axis?

• The most sophisticated, high-performance graphite shaft ever developed.
• The most complex, intricately designed shaft ever created.
• The most tested shaft in the history of golf.
• The LONGEST shaft ever introduced by Grafalloy!

What Makes It Better?

• Fiber oriented along multiple axes promotes improved shaft “hoop” stiffness and flex consistency at each point along the shaft
• Improved hoop stiffness insures maximum integrity of shaft response during the downswing

• A multi-directional pre-preg (weave) is the standard method of achieving this
  performance benefit
• This is an inferior method of achieving hoop consistency because as carbon fibers move as little as 10° off their intended axis their strength properties are reduced by as much as 40%

Smart-Ply™ Technology

• Smart-Ply™ technology preserves 100% of the carbon fiber properties by incorporating only unidirectional, low FAW, high-modulus fiber.

• These unidirectional fibers are then strategically placed in multiple axes along the full length of the shaft resulting in unequalled design consistency and material integrity / performance.

• Grafalloy’s proprietary System 9 design model computes over 40,000 calculations per shaft ensuring unparalleled accuracy in material placement and lay-up.

Smart-Ply™ technology positions the unidirectional carbon fiber in Grafalloy Axis along 6 separate axes…over twice as many shaft axes when compared to other designs.

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+/- 45 Degree Fibers
+/- 45 degree fibers provide incredible torsional stability to stabilize the clubhead for maximum consistency at impact.

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+/- 30 Degree Fibers
+/- 30 degree fibers provide for greater torque reduction while preserving valuable feel.

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Zero Degree Fibers
Zero degree fibers provide consistent flexural integrity along the length of the shaft for unmatched feel and energy transfer.

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90 Degree Fibers
90 degree fibers maximize geometric integrity during downswing reducing shaft ovalization. Maximum geometric integrity dramatically improves shot dispersion while allowing more energy to be transferred through the shaft to the ball at impact.

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Advanced Manufacturing

• Each Axis shaft is precisely and individually manufactured ensuring exact material alignment and lay up consistency.

• Comprehensive data tracking on each shaft throughout the manufacturing process ensures consistent design and product performance.

The Results

• No Grafalloy shaft in history has ever received as resounding test results as final prototype test of Axis at 2005 Chattanooga Classic.

• Axis has already claimed 1 PGA Tour title at 2006 Buick Invitational.

Axis Trimming Information