Titanium Sports Introduces Newest Titanium Shafts;Shafts Offer Superior Feel and Performance for...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 1998--

Titanium Shaft "Test Drive Challenge" in Chicago Area

June 15 - July 27

Titanium Sports Technologies (TST), the world's only manufacturer of titanium golf shafts, has created a new line that enables golfers of all

To introduce the redesigned shafts, the company is launching the Titanium Shaft "Test Drive Challenge" program at Chicago area golf courses and driving ranges between June 15 and July 27. Golfers can visit one of several locations to compare their favorite wood to the same club shafted with titanium.

"The Titanium Shaft is now ready for everyone," said TST president and chief executive officer Greg Hoffman. "We have invested heavily in research, redesign and redevelopment of these unique shafts in recent years. Now all golfers can experience the same feel and consistency as the PGA Tour, Senior PGA Tour and Nike Tour pros who play with Titanium Shafts."

Hoffman said technological advancements in processing have enabled the company for the first time to create Titanium Shafts with a flex for every type of player -- including high-handicappers, women and seniors -- and to accommodate golfers of all skill levels, swing speeds and ball trajectories.

Titanium Shafts combine the strength, durability and accuracy of steel with the distance and lightweight benefits of graphite. They provide greater torsion resistance, absorb more shock and produce a tighter shot dispersion pattern than steel or graphite.

Golfers who come in for the free Titanium Shaft "Test Drive Challenge" program may hit titanium-shafted drivers from such popular manufacturers as Callaway, Taylor Made, Cobra, Titleist, Spalding, Orlimar and Adams. Ping irons with Titanium Shafts will also be available for comparison at each location.

Participants will receive a rebate coupon valid for $20 off when they purchase a Titanium Shaft, and may enter a contest to win Titanium Shafts installed on either their full set of clubs, their irons or their woods, compliments of TST.

Locations for the "Test Drive Challenge" promotion are:

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Golf Club of Illinois                               Algonquin, Ill.
Green Valley Driving Range and Pro Only Golf        Roselle, Ill.
Harborside International Golf Center                Chicago, Ill.
Odyssey Country Club and Golf Academy               Tinley Park, Ill.
Prairie Landing Golf Club                           West Chicago, Ill.
Riedy's Tee Time Golf Sports Center                 Lisle, Ill.
Ruffled Feathers Golf Club                          Lemont, Ill.
Seven Bridges Golf Club                             Woodridge, Ill.
The Golf Center, LLC.                               Des Plaines, Ill.
White Mountain Golf Shop and Recreation Center      Tinley Park, Ill.

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Titanium Sports Technologies (TST) is the nation's leading producer of high-quality, seamless titanium tubing products for the sports industry. In addition to golf shafts, the company specializes in high-performance bicycle and wheelchair frames.

Titanium Sports Technologies is located at 1426 East Third Avenue, Kennewick, WA 99337. For more information, call 800/854-3776 or visit the TST Web site at www.titaniumsports.com.

CONTACT: Duffy Jennings & Associates

Duffy Jennings or Will Steinberg, 650/345-5559

TST@djpr.com