KBS has unveiled what it believes is a significant step forward in driver shaft performance with the launch of the new TGBlack, a low spin graphite shaft developed and validated through extensive testing on the professional tours.

The TGBlack is aimed squarely at elite ball strikers looking for maximum control, stability and a penetrating ball flight from the tee.

According to KBS, the new shaft has already received strong feedback from tour players and is expected to feature in bags at the highest level next season.

Tour tested performance and construction

Developed using high modulus graphite and a low resin construction, the TGBlack is designed to deliver explosive energy transfer while maintaining tight dispersion, even at high swing speeds.

The shaft features a stable tip section to enhance accuracy and control, particularly in windy conditions, while a smooth EI curve helps retain feel and responsiveness without sacrificing power.

KBS Director of R and D and master shaft maker Kim Braly said testing produced impressive results when compared with competing products.

“The feedback from Tour players has been incredible and we are delighted to finally bring the TGBlack to golfers around the world.

Testing saw consistent spin numbers when comparing to other shaft brands and the distance players were seeing was off the charts. We are confident Tour players will put this in the bag next season.”

Built for elite ball strikers

The TGBlack has been engineered to blend the responsive feel traditionally associated with steel shafts with the performance advantages of premium graphite.

It offers a consistent profile across a wide range of flexes and weights, allowing players to load and unload the shaft more precisely for improved consistency and tighter shot dispersion.

Available in weights from 40g to 80g, the TGBlack is offered in five flex options to suit different swing speeds, ranging from Regular for players swinging at 96mph and below, through to TXX for speeds of 120mph and above. The shaft is produced in a .338 inch tip diameter and a standard length of 46 inches.

Availability and wider KBS lineup

The TGBlack joins the KBS Tour graphite family, which includes the TD Graphite wood shaft, the Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype and the popular TGI Tour Graphite Iron shaft.

Designed to fit all OEM driver heads currently on the market, the new shaft will be available from authorised KBS retailers and custom fitting centres nationwide from next month, with pricing varying by fitter.

KBS shafts are currently played by more than 300 tour professionals worldwide and the company partners with all leading golf club manufacturers. Its range includes 28 different shaft models across woods, hybrids, irons, wedges and putters.

For more information visit kbsgolfshafts.com or speak to a local PGA professional or KBS custom fitter.

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PROTOCONCEPT GOLF has teamed up with the luxury golf bag brand Vessel to develop both an innovative tour stand bag and a distinguished tour staff bag

ORANGE COUNTY, CA. – PROTOCONCEPT GOLF, a distinguished Japanese golf club manufacturer, has officially announced its latest collaboration: the Vessel x PROTOCONCEPT 2026 Golf Bag Collection. As PROTOCONCEPT continues to expand its presence across major golf tours globally, the brand has gained recognition as a tour-focused company. The two collaborative golf bags exemplify and reinforce the company’s distinct identity.

Marcy Kamoda, CEO of PROTOCONCEPT GOLF, said, “We are excited about the new Vessel x PROTOCONCEPT Golf Bag Collection, which combines our tour style and Japanese heritage with a modern design. We appreciate Vessel’s partnership in creating a collection that reflects our brand.”

The latest collaboration features the “Bishamon Kikko” motif on garment pockets, a pattern linked to longevity, strength, and good fortune—traits highly regarded in golf. Inspired by the detailed chain armor of Bishamonten, the revered deity at Kyoto’s ancient Toji Temple, this design echoes centuries of symbolism tied to protection and prosperity.

PROTOCONCEPT’s high-performance club heads are manufactured in Niigata, the same land once governed by Kenshin. By integrating this motif Vessel x PROTOCONCEPT 2026 Golf Bag Collection; it is a modern-day armor designed to protect golf equipment and empower the game of golf.

The Vessel x PROTOCONCEPT Tour Stand Bag features premium white synthetic leather, a 9.5-inch top, and a seven-way divider, weighing in at 9.2 pounds. Its ten thoughtfully placed pockets maximize storage options, including an upper magnetic pocket, a right-side pocket with a built-in key clip, a valuables pocket secured by a dial lock, and a magnetic accessory pocket with internal dividers. These pockets are lined with high-quality antimicrobial velour.

The ball pocket features three internal mesh compartments, while the left side includes an insulated cooler pocket to complete its storage capabilities. For lightweight durability, the tour stand bag features carbon fiber stand legs. Other accoutrements include a towel ring, umbrella holder, pen holder, magnetic bottle holder, and an integrated cart strap pass-through.

The Vessel x PROTOCONCEPT Tour Cart Bag features premium white synthetic leather, a 10-inch top, and weighs in at 12.8 pounds. The ten well-arranged pockets help keep items organized and the magnetic pocket is designed for quick and easy access. The precision-engineered three-point shoulder strap is designed to provide optimal balance during transport. Additional offerings include a molded handle, bottle holder, umbrella holder, and towel ring.

Vessel x PROTOCONCEPT Tour Stand Bag retails for $599 and the Vessel x PROTOCONCEPT Tour Cart Bag retails for $949. Both will be available at PROTOCONCEPT GOLF distinguished retailers and at the company online store at www.protoconceptgolf.com.

About PROTOCONCEPT GOLF:  

Golf manufacturers design and develop golf equipment specifically for golf professionals. These highly specialized golf clubs and concepts are offered as a prototype exclusively for the golf professional and never for the amateur golfer. This was the genesis for PROTOCONCEPT GOLF.

The “PROTO” in PROTOCONCEPT is an abbreviation for “PROTOTYPE.” NOW, amateurs of all levels can play and enjoy the same equipment or prototypes that were once only available for golf professionals.

PROTOCONCEPT GOLF, launched in 2019, is a high-profile luxury Japanese golf club manufacturer that has transitioned its resources and management to North America. Smiling Ducks, Inc. manages the highly sought-after brand.

PROTOCONCEPT GOLF forged irons have received the coveted Golf Digest “Hot List” award every year since the company’s inception. The PROTOCONCEPT GOLF professional staff include Lydia Ko, Haeji Kang, Ryuji Imada, and Chia Cheng. Their handcrafted line of forged golf clubs is available at exclusive dealers which include Cool Clubs, True Spec Golf, Urban Golf Performance, and online at Fairway Jockey.

For more information, visit www.protoconceptgolf.com

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 15 percent sitewide savings at GolfForever.com available April 4 – 13

Aspen, CO. — GolfForever, the industry-leading at-home golf fitness and wellness system designed to help everyday golfers move better, play better, and enjoy the game pain-free for the long run, is kicking the season off with  15 percent sitewide savings from April 4 – 13.

April and the year’s first major championship has long signaled the start of the golf season. The difference between a good season and a great season often comes down to how well your body moves. No one knows this better than GolfForever Tour Athlete Scottie Scheffler, winner of the 2022 and 2024 Masters, who enters 2026 one U.S. Open shy of a Career Grand Slam.

Whether you’re an elite athlete or aiming to break 80 for the first time, play pain-free, gain more distance and consistency, or simply finish the year stronger than you start it, your season should start with creating the foundation – your body. GolfForever helps golfers build the body behind the swing through personalized training that improves mobility, strength, and movement patterns by removing physical limitations. Just 15 minutes a few times a week adds up to real results, unlocking more speed, consistency, and confidence as the season gets underway.

You can find the GolfForever Training System that’s personalized for your needs on GolfForever.com and start down the path of greater strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility. Soon, you’ll experience the benefits in the ways your body feels and the way you perform on the golf course.

“Masters week is an exciting time for golfers because it’s the first major championship of the year and unofficial kickoff to golf season for many across the country,” said Jon Levy, GolfForever SVP of Brand and Communications. “Our Season Opener Sale is the perfect opportunity for golfers to channel this excitement into real results on the course this year because playing your best starts with a body that can move freely and consistently in your swing. That’s what you get with GolfForever – the strength, mobility and balance you need to feel your best and play your best.”

These limited-time savings can be used on GolfForever’s training systems that feature the GolfForever Swing Trainer, a one-year membership to the 4.9 App Store-rated GolfForever app, and a specially-curated combination of equipment used in the app such as GolfForever’s Mini Bands+, Stability Ball+ and Massage Ball+:

Every GolfForever membership includes personalized movement, exercise, and pain-relief routines from expert trainers, doctors, and PGA TOUR coaches on the GolfForever app that build core strength, increase flexibility, and optimize swing mechanics. Most users report results after just a few sessions and dramatic improvements in fitness and golf performance.

World No. 1 golfer and reigning Player of the Year Scottie Scheffler has trusted the game’s leading golf mobility and recovery program to help him win six times last season, including the Open Championship and PGA Championship. While more than 1,000 tour players use GolfForever, it was designed for the everyday golfer.  With the season just getting underway, there is no better time to train the body behind the swing. GolfForever helps golfers improve range of motion, speed, balance, and confidence, and with workouts that can take as little as 15 minutes a day, it fits easily into any golf preparation routine.

Scheffler started using GolfForever as an integral part of his training routine shortly before winning his first PGA TOUR event and first Masters in 2022. He hasn’t looked back since, trusting GolfForever daily to prepare for his biggest moments. Scheffler is joined by fellow GolfForever Tour Athletes Tom Kim and two-time major winner and 2023 Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson, and thousands of amateur golfers who use GolfForever daily.

GolfForever is the first golf-specific training program to embrace the approach of home exercise equipment paired with streaming instruction that customizes each golfer’s exercise routines specifically for them, based on a proprietary strength and flexibility test. The GolfForever Swing Trainer, highlighted by its asymmetrical resistance training bar that can be anchored easily at home, the gym, or the course, is a three-in-one training tool that additionally serves as premium resistance bands with handles and a D3 swing weight-optimized heavy warmup club. All three uses, driven by guided instruction from golf fitness and medical experts in the app, directly benefit the strength, mobility, and movement patterns in your golf swing. Those who purchase the Swing Trainer separately from one of the comprehensive Training Systems receive a free 30-day trial membership to the app.

GolfForever’s Season Opener Sale will be live on https://golfforever.com/majors-promo-golf-training-systems.

Learn more about GolfForever’s game-changing array of golf fitness products at GolfForever.com.

About GolfForever

GolfForever is a comprehensive, smart at-home training system that takes a science-based approach to maximizing golfers’ performance by improving flexibility, core strength, balance, and rotational power. The first golf-specific home training program to embrace the approach of home exercise equipment paired with streaming instruction, GolfForever takes it one step further by customizing each golfer’s exercise routines just for them, based on a proprietary strength and flexibility test users take when starting. The result is a product and program that is safe, highly effective for any golfer and proven to work, as evidenced by a pilot study that saw users who used GolfForever three days per week for 30 days gain an average of 26 yards with their driver.

With exercise routines designed by some of the top PGA Tour trainers and orthopedic experts in the U.S., GolfForever users can expect to swing and perform their best – with a pain-free body – for as long as they play the game. It is used by more than 1,000 PGA Tour and LPGA Tour players, and thousands of everyday golfers alike. Founded in Aspen, Colorado in 2019 by Dr. Jeremy James, a leading specialist in chronic back pain and co-author of the Younger Next Year Back Book, GolfForever is the ideal companion to expert golf instruction. For more information go to GolfForever.com or download the new mobile application on the Apple App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.

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Kevin Frisch PR
Carl Mickelson
(512) 797-2673
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Kevin Frisch
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Galvin Green has announced a new strategic partnership with Centurion Club, one of the UK’s most prestigious golfing venues.

The exclusive agreement will see Galvin Green use Centurion Club for sales meetings and product showcases to customers in a premium setting that is ideally located.

Additionally, key members of staff at the premier venue will be outfitted in the latest Galvin Green garments to reinforce the visibility of the brand and its performance-driven collections across the prestigious site.

SUPPORTING CENTURION

The award-winning brand will also support Centurion Club on its member and corporate golf days, while the retail store will stock the latest golf clothing collections that utilise the most responsibly sourced fabrics to reduce environmental impact without comprising on unrivalled product performance.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Galvin Green at an exciting time for Centurion Club,” said Michael Duffy, General Manager of Centurion Club.

“Galvin Green is a true leader in its field, and it was clear from the outset that this collaboration was a perfect fit.

We look forward to welcoming the brand to the Club and showcasing its latest sustainable apparel pieces renowned for delivering top performance whatever the weather,” he added.

PERFECT MATCH

The partnership reinforces Galvin Green’s commitment to Europe’s largest market, which includes the recent opening of a UK warehouse at the same location as its top-quality embroidery partner for shorter lead times, as well as enhanced investment in retail support nationwide.

Centurion Club continues to grow as a leading venue for golf, events and brand collaborations, having hosted the first LIV event back in 2022, and recently the PIF Championship, formerly the Aramco Team Series Event, on the Ladies European Tour.

“Collaborating with such a prestigious venue as Centurion Club aligns with our values and represents a really exciting chapter for the brand in the UK,” said Stewart Clare, Sales Director EMEA at Galvin Green.

“The best-in-class set-up and impressive retail operation makes Centurion an ideal partner for Galvin Green. We look forward to welcoming key customers and our sales staff for meetings and product showcases in an exceptional setting,” he added.

For more information on Galvin Green and its products, visit www.galvingreen.com.

For more information on Centurion Club, visit www.centurionclub.co.uk.

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