Royal Precision Introduces New Rifle Hybrid
America's only steel shaft manufacturer solely dedicated to golf equipment, Royal Precision proudly introduces its new RIFLE® Hybrid long iron shaft for 2004. Designed exclusively for greater performance with today's new hybrid/utility clubheads, the new Rifle Hybrid steel shaft is lightweight with a firm tip stiffness that provides control for the slightly heavier and larger utility clubheads."For years, many golfers have given up trying to hit their long irons because of the inherent difficulties in hitting these particular clubs with consistent, good performance. However, the new RIFLE Hybrid shafts are specifically designed to maximize the performance of any utility clubs positioned in a set between the driver and mid-irons," says Kim Braly, shaft designer and researcher for Royal Precision. "With RIFLE Hybrid's combination of stepless technology and new tip design, I'm confident that more golfers will re-discover the distance and performance benefits of these utility clubs."The first RIFLE shaft specifically designed for transition clubs, RIFLE Hybrid iron shafts are the only hybrid-specific shafts on the market that combine stepless technology, frequency matching and the patented internal ‘rifling' that is exclusive to RIFLE shafts. RIFLE's revolutionary stepless design transfers energy more efficiently than any other steel shaft and dramatically reduces vibration without resorting to the extraneous

‘shock-absorber' inserts that actually rob shafts of energy.

Meanwhile, the unique internal ‘rifling' pattern provides golfers tighter shot dispersion, better control, greater distance with improved accuracy and a smooth, yet solid, feel at impact. While some manufacturers are still trying to copy Rifle's stepless concept, none have successfully duplicated the comprehensive Rifle design and performance..