MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Among the world’s most advanced steel shafts, Rifle® Project X iron shafts seized an 11th victory of 2006 — delivering consistency and clutch performance to win The INTERNATIONAL at Castle Pines Golf Club. Playing Rifle Project X steel shafts in his irons, The INTERNATIONAL champion birdied the second playoff hole to earn his first PGA Tour victory.

“Competition on the PGA TOUR today is incredibly tight, so many players turn to premium equipment to gain a winning edge,” says Ray Lucas, vice president and general manager of Rifle and Precision brands for True Temper. “The INTERNATIONAL marks the 11th victory of the year for Project X, which is well-known for delivering solid consistency by using a unique constant taper profile that provides greater energy transfer to the ball and optimum trajectory. We’re very pleased to see so many PGA Tour players trust Rifle-branded steel shafts to achieve a higher level of performance.”

The Rifle Project X, manufactured by True Temper Sports, is one of the most advanced steel shaft designs in the world, combining four advanced technologies to deliver unparalleled performance: Frequency Matching that perfectly matches a set of clubs through electronic calibration; Stepless Design Technology that provides greater accuracy and a smooth, yet solid, feel at impact; Patented Internal ‘Rifling’ that transfers energy more efficiently than other steel shafts, reduces vibration and increases distance; and advanced Flighted Technology that features variable ball trajectories for different clubs within a single set.