PHOENIX: Targeting golfers who best fit into a super-game-improvement iron, PING introduced the G740 iron today, a distance-delivering, high-launching design engineered with score-lowering forgiveness and consistency.

The custom-built G740 irons are available for custom fittings and pre-order at authorized PING golf shops around the world beginning today.

“The G740 iron represents our return to the super-game-improvement-iron category in a more deliberate way,” said John K. Solheim, PING CEO & President. “The visibly wider sole and larger clubhead result in the most forgiving iron in our current lineup. At the same time, it’s our longest iron. The target golfer for the G740 iron needs more consistency in their game, and the larger face helps ensure better results from inconsistent strikes, leading to faster speed and more forgiveness. Golfers who fit into the G740 iron will be very pleased with its performance and enjoy the benefits of hitting more greens.”

More Speed. More Distance.

Maximizing ball speed for golfers who need more consistent contact was one of the primary objectives in the design of the G740 iron, helping produce shots that launch higher, fly farther and hold the green.

The G740 iron’s wider, dual-camber sole positions the CG low and back for elevated ball speed and higher launch for more distance with stopping power. An advanced heat-treating process in the iron unlocks the exceptional strength properties of 17-4 stainless steel and allows our engineers to thin the larger face for increased flexing. The larger face also expands the hitting surface, preserving ball speed and ensuring more accuracy on mishits. The PurFlex cavity badge, with three flex zones, helps control face bending while enhancing feel and sound.

“The fast ball speed really differentiates the G740 iron in the category and is one of the keys to its success,” Solheim said. “It launches high and gives golfers the distance and confidence they need to hit shorter irons into the green with a higher max height, so their shots stop closer to the hole. The G740 iron also provides a pleasing feel and sound.”

Forgiveness. Consistency.

The larger, perimeter-weighted head and wider sole ensure a highly forgiving design. Golfers will also notice ample offset in the cavity-back design, an important contributor to getting the ball airborne more easily and consistently. The performance-enhancing Hydropearl chrome 2.0 finish helps ensure reliable launch results from varying conditions.

“Our history of pioneering forgiveness through perimeter weighting continues to inspire us every day,” Solheim said. “Our engineers apply modern design techniques to the proven theories of my grandfather, Karsten Solheim. The G740 iron is another example of that, bringing golfers the forgiveness and consistency they need to improve their performance and lower their scores.”

Custom-Engineered Lofts

The standard lofts in the G740 are custom engineered to ensure set configurations that maximize performance throughout the set with the goal of increasing distance and optimizing gaps to best fit the golfer. The four wedges in the set feature machined faces and grooves for added control. The option of power (stronger) and retro (weaker) spec lofts allows fitters to further optimize performance.

“The more data we analyze through our Arccos partnership, the stronger the case becomes that properly gapped sets play a big part in a golfer’s performance,” said Solheim. “It’s especially important for many of the golfers who fit the G740 iron profile as they likely need to transition into hybrids and fairway woods somewhere around the five or six iron. I encourage all golfers to look closer at their set make ups to ensure they are playing the best combination of clubs.”

G740 Iron Specifications

Available: 5-9, PW, UW, 50°, 56°

Loft options: Standard, Power Spec and Retro Spec

Stock shafts: PING AWT 3.0 (R, S, X), PING ALTA CB Blue graphite (SR, R, S)

Optional stock shafts: Dynamic Gold Mid 100 (R300, S300), Dynamic Gold (S300, X100), Dynamic Gold 120 (S300, X100), KBS Tour (R, S, X), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus³ Tour 105 (R, S, X), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus³ Tour 115 (R, S, X), Elevate MPH 95 (R, S), UST Recoil Dart 65 (A), 75 (R, S), PING ALTA Quick 35/45

Stock grip: Golf Pride 360 Tour Velvet in six sizes (Blue -1/16″, Red -1/32″, Aqua -1/64″, White-Std, Gold +1/32″, Orange +1/16″)

U.S. MSRP: $202.50 per club with stock steel shaft; $217.50 per club with stock graphite shaft

For more information, contact Pete Samuels, (602) 687-5487.

PING, G740, AWT 3.0, ALTA CB and PurFlex are trademarks of Karsten Manufacturing Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

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This exclusive, generational technology will be present in the new SyrgeX and FlexurX lines

San Clemente, CA – KINETIXX Golf today announced the launch of SyrgeX and FlexurX, two next-generation wood shaft platforms built around Kevlar® EXO, the most significant advancement in aramid fiber technology in more than 50 years. KINETIXX is the only golf shaft manufacturer with exclusive access to Kevlar® EXO, pairing this breakthrough material with its utility-patented hybrid construction to deliver unprecedented strength, consistency, energy transfer, and feel. Beyond exclusive access, KINETIXX uniquely owns and controls the design, production, and commercialization of the proprietary unidirectional prepreg architectures used in these shafts, manufacturing the material itself rather than sourcing it externally. This vertically integrated capability allows KINETIXX to engineer performance at the material, fiber, and structural levels simultaneously, a feat no other golf shaft manufacturer can replicate.

“This launch represents far more than two new shafts,” said Jason Horodezky, CEO of KINETIXX. “We own the material science, the prepreg architecture, and the manufacturing process end to end. Because we actually produce the commercially viable unidirectional prepreg in-house, we can build performance into the shaft at a molecular level. There is no shortcut to that capability — and no other company in golf can make shafts like these.”

Kevlar® EXO is a copolymer aramid fiber engineered for extreme performance. It has been in development for 15 years and has expanded to other key applications such as crash-resistant fuel bladders for Formula One; protecting satellites, deployable structures, and spacecraft in space from orbital debris; and now looks to the sports world with best-in-class golf shafts. KINETIXX’s proprietary prepreg forms of Kevlar® EXO are not single-purpose solutions, but a scalable materials platform that will be deployed across future applications both within and beyond sporting goods, including advanced industrial systems and next-generation medical devices requiring controlled flexibility, fatigue resistance, and long-term structural reliability.

Compared to standard Kevlar®, it is approximately 30% stronger, 30% lighter, and 30% more flexible. That added ductility allows the material to absorb impact energy rather than fracture, which is essential in high-speed golf applications where carbon fiber alone can be brittle. By combining Kevlar® EXO (tension and impact absorption) with high-modulus carbon fiber (compression and stiffness), KINETIXX achieves a composite system that stores, controls, and releases energy more efficiently than any existing conventional shaft design. Because KINETIXX engineers and manufactures the prepreg material itself, these composite systems cannot be reverse-engineered or duplicated using conventional table-rolled or third-party-supplied materials.

“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with KINETIXX on a project that brings together two innovation‑driven brands,” said Scott Janco, Kevlar® EXO Application Development. “By combining KINETIXX’s cutting‑edge approach to golf performance with the breakthrough power of Kevlar® EXO, we’re setting the stage for technology that can truly change the game.”

SyrgeX: Filament-Wound Precision, Vacuum-Cured Consistency

SyrgeX represents the most advanced execution of KINETIXX’s utility-patented hybrid construction. A 30T (0°) and 40T (45°) high-modulus carbon fiber core is paired with a homogeneous, circumferential filament-wound Kevlar® EXO exoskeleton, all vacuum-cured into a low-void, ultra-dense composite. The Kevlar® EXO filament and prepreg materials used in SyrgeX are produced exclusively by KINETIXX, enabling fiber placement, tension control, and material consistency unavailable to manufacturers relying on outsourced composite supply chains.

This architecture solves the long-standing trade-off between bending stiffness and torsional stability. The 0° fibers deliver elite linear strength and a stable kick profile, while the 45° fibers and Kevlar® EXO hoop layer dramatically resist twisting and ovaling under load. The result is a shaft that stays round, stays square, and recovers faster, even on high-speed or off-center strikes.

Key performance outcomes include:

• Pure kinetic energy transfer from reduced resin content and higher fiber volume.
• Spineless, concentric construction for ultra-tight dispersion.
• Reduced vibration and enhanced feel, as the Kevlar® EXO exoskeleton filters harsh, high-frequency impact shock.
• Exceptional durability and impact resistance without added weight.

SyrgeX is available for both drivers and fairway woods. This line is engineered for mid-to-high swing-speed players seeking bulletproof distance with bulletproof precision, delivering a high, stable kick point, low torque, and lower-mid launch/spin characteristics.

FlexurX: The Most Advanced Table-Rolled Shaft Ever Developed

FlexurX applies Kevlar® EXO innovation to a vacuum-cured, table-rolled platform, creating a shaft that redefines what is possible in traditional flag-wrapped construction. A 30T/40T high-modulus carbon fiber core is reinforced with a proprietary ultra-thin Kevlar® EXO unidirectional outer ply at 45°, precisely oriented for stability, loading, and recovery. This unidirectional Kevlar® EXO prepreg is wholly engineered and manufactured by KINETIXX, allowing exact control over fiber orientation, resin content, and ply thickness at a level not achievable through third-party materials.

This Kevlar® EXO exoskeleton acts as a structural safeguard, preventing deformation and ovaling during aggressive swings while adding elongation and vibration dampening that carbon fiber alone cannot provide. Vacuum curing eliminates irregularities like resin pockets, ensuring every FlexurX shaft is lighter, more consistent, and performs exactly as designed.

Performance benefits include:

• Higher ball speed through efficient energy transfer.
• Tighter dispersion and greater forgiveness on off-center hits.
• Smooth, solid feel with filtered vibration despite high stiffness.
• Broad playability across a wide range of clubhead speeds.

FlexurX is available for both drivers and fairway woods. This line is engineered for golfers who demand maximum stability, forgiveness, and efficiency without sacrificing feel — particularly players with moderate to fast swing speeds who want confidence on aggressive swings and protection on imperfect strikes. Designed for those who value tight dispersion, consistent ball speed, and smooth feedback, FlexurX is ideal for competitive amateurs, serious club golfers, and fit-focused players seeking reliability, playability, and tour-level consistency.

“Because we design and produce the prepreg material ourselves, FlexurX isn’t constrained by traditional manufacturing limits,” said Horodezky. “We can tune elongation, stability, and feel with a level of precision that simply doesn’t exist elsewhere in the market. These shafts aren’t iterations of what’s come before; they’re the result of a materials platform that will ultimately extend well beyond golf.”

Both SyrgeX and FlexurX are built on KINETIXX’s philosophy of material-first engineering: aligning fibers along calculated load paths, optimizing fiber angles and wall thickness by flex, and vacuum curing to achieve unmatched structural integrity. Unlike centerless-ground shafts, KINETIXX shafts are produced as true net parts, preserving concentricity and consistency from raw material to finished product.

With exclusive access to Kevlar® EXO and a proprietary hybrid construction process, KINETIXX has created not just new shafts, but a new performance category — one that combines strength, flexibility, durability, and feel in ways previously thought incompatible. These are shafts that cannot be copied, licensed, or reverse-engineered because no one else controls the material itself.

SyrgeX and FlexurX are now setting the standard for what a modern golf shaft can be: stronger, smarter, and engineered to protect and elevate every swing.

About KINETIXX Golf

KINETIXX is a global organic technology company headquartered in the United States and Taiwan, with 37 years of operations and more patents than all competitors across golf shaft categories. One of only two genuine golf shaft manufacturers that both develop and produce ultra-premium carbon fiber materials, KINETIXX uniquely designs and manufactures both shafts and clubheads, partnering as an OEM/ODM with many of golf’s leading brands. Its patented, proprietary manufacturing processes—spanning filament winding, optimally stacked lamination, and vacuum curing—enable unmatched precision, stability, and performance customization. KINETIXX technologies extend beyond golf into premium sporting goods and luxury consumer applications, delivering quantifiable performance gains and exceptional technical value to OEM partners, authorized fitters, and consumers worldwide.

About DuPont

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets, including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.

 
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New irons weighting system transforms adjustability into a true competitive advantage

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Today PXG introduced its highly anticipated PXG® 0311® GEN8 Irons, a groundbreaking lineup engineered to deliver maximum ball speed, dialed-in precision, and unmatched feel across three distinct head designs. Featuring PXG’s most advanced materials, manufacturing processes, and fitting technologies to date, the PXG 0311 GEN8 family sets a new benchmark for total control.

Backed by years of research and development and tour-validated innovation, PXG 0311 GEN8 Irons integrate QuantumCOR^TM, PXG’s proprietary polymer; Deep Core Recoil Technology for explosive face flexion; a Dual Perimeter Weighting System for unprecedented adjustability; internal high-density tungsten weighting; and ultra-thin maraging steel faces with refined Power Channel geometry. Each iron is five-times forged from 8620 soft carbon steel and finished with robotic polishing to ensure exacting geometry and consistency.

“GEN8 shows how far craftsmanship in golf has evolved,” said Gary Player, Golf Legend and PXG Ambassador. “These irons blend true performance engineering with incredible attention to detail.”

The new Dual Perimeter Weighting System represents a major leap forward in iron adjustability, giving fitters unprecedented control over center-of-gravity placement and swing weight. By repositioning mass from the center of the clubhead to the perimeter, the system increases moment of inertia (MOI) while allowing precise heel-toe center-of-gravity (CG) tuning through interchangeable weights. Shifting mass toward the toe or heel subtly influences face position at impact, helping golfers achieve more consistent start lines before lie-angle adjustments are even introduced.

Player testing confirmed the performance benefits of this approach, with nearly all golfers able to distinguish between weight configurations and all experiencing a measurable change in face-to-path at impact. The result is tighter dispersion, improved directional control, and more consistent turf interaction, delivering a smoother strike and more repeatable ball flight customized through the club fitting process.

“The feel is pure, and the distance is impressive,” said Marco Penge, PXG PGA TOUR Professional. “GEN8 delivers the kind of performance you notice immediately.”

Offered in three models – PXG 0311 GEN8 T (Tour), PXG 0311 GEN8 P (Players), and PXG 0311 GEN8 XP (Xtreme Performance) – the lineup allows golfers to dial in the ideal combination of launch, distance, spin, and forgiveness for their game. Back by popular demand, the GEN8 T Iron features a compact head shape and minimal offset for ultimate workability and precision favored by elite ball strikers. The GEN8 P Iron delivers a mid-size profile with balanced forgiveness and control, offering exceptional versatility for a wide range of players. For golfers seeking maximum distance, the GEN8 XP Iron combines increased offset, a wider sole, and strong loft to produce explosive, confidence-inspiring performance.

“With GEN8, we focused on elevating every performance variable without compromise,” said Mike Nicolette, Sr. Director of Irons Research & Development at PXG. “From the polymer to the face architecture to the weighting system, every element works together to maximize energy transfer, tighten dispersion, and deliver the soft, responsive feel golfers expect from PXG.”

PXG 0311 GEN8 Irons are designed to offer stability through impact and total control, whether attacking pins or maximizing carry yardages.

LPGA Tour Professional Megan Khang concluded, “GEN8 gives me the precision I rely on.”

All models are offered in Chrome and Xtreme Dark and can be custom fitted at PXG retail stores, fitting studios, or through PXG Mobile Fitters nationwide. To book your fitting visit www.PXG.com.

About Parsons Xtreme Golf  

Founded by entrepreneur and self-proclaimed golf nut Bob Parsons, PXG embodies his belief that every new product – from golf clubs to apparel – should be markedly better. Every innovation should noticeably improve your performance. And every moment of impact should elevate your enjoyment.  

Today, PXG offers a complete lineup of both right- and left-handed golf clubs, including drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges, and putters, engineered to be custom fit and built to every golfer’s unique specification. The company also designs and delivers high-performance golf and lifestyle apparel, shoes, and accessories.  

PXG’s professional staff includes Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Eric Cole, Patrick Fishburn, Jake Knapp, David Lipsky, Marco Penge, Chad Ramey, Mason Andersen, Christian Banke, Paul Barjon, Sebastian Cappelen, Patrick Cover, Cristobal Del Solar, Kevin Dougherty, Joey Garber, Ryan McCormick, Henrik Norlander, Augusto Nunez, Nathan Petronzio, Garrett Reband, Shad Tuten, Celine Boutier, Minji Kang, Megan Khang, Auston Kim, Christina Kim, Gina Kim, Mina Kreiter, Kaitlin Milligan, and Linnea Strom.  For more information, visit www.PXG.com.

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