Media Praises PowerBilt's Air Force One DFX Driver

Palm Desert, CA - PowerBilt's brand-new Air Force One DFX driver hasn't even hit the market yet, but it's already received some media love. In its Most Wanted Driver of 2014 article, esteemed golf media outlet MyGolfSpy rated the Air Force One DFX fifth among all new-for-2014 drivers.

The article - located online at http://www.mygolfspy.com/2014-most-wanted-driver-overall-awards/ -- claims the Air Force One DFX did well in all of its test categories. Total driving distance was 222.59 yards; total gained vs. control was +1.72 yards; spin was 2991.89 rpm; launch angle was 10.9 degrees, and ball speed was 138.31 mph.

In summary, the website reviewer wrote: "Surprise, surprise, surprise (I'm not actually surprised), here's the PowerBilt Air Force One rounds out our top 5. The numbers were excellent among our lower swing speed players, and we think we probably could have done better at the higher swing speeds too. You won't find many companies who offer a better selection of stock shafts, and you won't find many heads that perform better either. Joke all you want about the Nitrogen, this one is legit."

The Air Force One DFX features Nitrogen N7 "Nitrogen Charged" technology, a newly patented method to reinforce the clubface without adding any weight. The forged titanium body comes with titanium cup face technology, as well as aerodynamic clubhead shaping. It's available in both the high MOI and Tour Series, in lofts of 8.5°, 9.5°, 10.5° and 12.5°. Standard shaft length is 45 ½". The club is offered in several leading shaft models from the top OEM shaft brands, so that golfers will achieve the optimum launch angle and spin rate for their unique swing. MSRP starts at $299.99, and there is an upcharge for some shaft models.

"We're flattered that people are already taking notice of how well our Air Force One DFX driver competes with the market's biggest names," says Ross Kvinge, President of PowerBilt. "There's no question in my mind that this driver has earned that credibility, as MyGolfSpy's testing proves."

About PowerBilt Golf
Since 1916 PowerBilt Golf has designed golf clubs the world's best have used to win such tournaments as The Masters, the U.S. open, and the PGA Championship. today, PowerBilt is pushing the limits on technology with REAL innovation. USGA Conforming, Air Force One woods feature Nitrogen Charged Club Heads, faces as thin as 2.6mm, the largest sweet spot in golf, and maximum COR regardless of swing speed. And all Air Force One woods feature customized speed-rated shafts from Fujikura. New Nitrogen Charged Air Force irons also feature the hottest and thinnest face in golf. PowerBilt also remains the No. 1 choice for junior golfers; and the PowerBilt Air Force One irons were named to the 2011 and 2013 Golf Digest Hot List. Plus One Sports, Inc., is the U.S. licensee of the PowerBilt brand. PowerBilt is a division of the Hillerich & Bradsby Co., a family owned-company which has been making golf clubs since 1916. Based in Louisville, Ky., Hillerich & Bradsby is also the maker of the world-famous Louisville Slugger bats and Bionic gloves.

PowerBilt Introduces Air Force One DFX Driver

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Palm Desert, CA - Coming March 15, PowerBilt will debut the latest rendition of its popular Air Force One driver, the Air Force One DFX.

DFX stands for Deep Face Extreme. Once the golfer stands over this driver, They will see the difference. The clubface is now 5 mm deeper than the previous version, which catches the ball at impact slightly longer and combines with the nitrogen inside the clubhead to create reduced spin and more distance.

"We reduced the nitrogen pressure to 80 pounds, for better impact feel," says Ross Kvinge, President of PowerBilt. "This new amount of nitrogen generates a tremendous trampoline effect for increased ball speed. In fact, now the trampoline effect is up to the USGA maximum limit. Shot dispersion tightest ever in our drivers. And by adding 6 grams low and forward in the clubhead, we moved the CG lower and more forward than in any other Air Force One driver. We did this to appease our clubfitters who requested a better smash factor. I can confidently say that this is the most solid driver we have ever produced."

PowerBilt's patented Nitrogen N7 "Nitrogen Charged" technology makes its debut in the Air Force One DFX driver, as well; it's a newly patented method to reinforce the clubface without adding any weight. That means every golfer can benefit from maximum C.O.R., maximum C.T., maximum trampoline effect, and maximum smash factor for incredible distance.

The Air Force One DFX features a forged titanium body with titanium cup face technology, as well as aerodynamic clubhead shaping. It's available in both the high MOI and Tour Series, in lofts of 8.5°, 9.5°, 10.5° and 12.5°. Standard shaft length is 45 ½". The club is offered in several leading shaft models from the top OEM shaft brands, so that golfers will achieve the optimum launch angle and spin rate for their unique swing. MSRP starts at $299.99, and there is an upcharge for ultra premium shaft options.

Golf media have already taken notice of the Air Force One DFX driver. MyGolfSpy tested it, and reported: Surprise, surprise, surprise (I'm not actually surprised), here's the PowerBilt Air Force One rounds out our top 5. The numbers were excellent among our lower swing speed players, and we think we probably could have done better at the higher swing speeds too. You won't find many companies who offer a better selection of stock shafts, and you won't find many heads that perform better either. Joke all you want about the Nitrogen, this one is legit."

Golfers can pre-order the Air Force One DFX driver before March 15, by calling 888-488-4653 or visiting www.powerbilt.com.

About PowerBilt Golf
Since 1916 PowerBilt Golf has designed golf clubs the world's best have used to win such tournaments as The Masters, the U.S. open, and the PGA Championship. today, PowerBilt is pushing the limits on technology with REAL innovation. USGA Conforming, Air Force One woods feature Nitrogen Charged Club Heads, faces as thin as 2.6mm, the largest sweet spot in golf, and maximum COR regardless of swing speed. And all Air Force One woods feature customized speed-rated shafts from Fujikura. New Nitrogen Charged Air Force irons also feature the hottest and thinnest face in golf. PowerBilt also remains the No. 1 choice for junior golfers; and the PowerBilt Air Force One irons were named to the 2011 and 2013 Golf Digest Hot List. Plus One Sports, Inc., is the U.S. licensee of the PowerBilt brand. PowerBilt is a division of the Hillerich & Bradsby Co., a family owned-company which has been making golf clubs since 1916. Based in Louisville, Ky., Hillerich & Bradsby is also the maker of the world-famous Louisville Slugger bats and Bionic gloves.

Scholarships awarded to Kentucky junior golfers;

PowerBilt helps bring players and scholarship program together

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. – The cost of higher education has gotten lower for three golfers who played this year in Kentucky on the Musselman-Dunne Junior & College Golf Tour. Scholarships totaling $6,000 have been announced by organizations involved in the program, which are PowerBilt Golf, the Kentucky Junior Golf Foundation, the Golf Headquarters store in Louisville and the HB Foundation. The recipients, who enrolled in college this fall, each received $2,000. They are:

Gina Nuzzo of Louisville, Ballard High graduate, attending Murray State University
Taylor Riggs of LaGrange, Oldham County High graduate, attending Eastern Kentucky University
Joshua Griffin of Shelbyville, Shelby County High graduate, attending Eastern Kentucky University

PowerBilt, the venerable clubmaker based in Louisville, played a catalyst role in bringing together the sponsors and the tour to create the scholarship program, which is administered by the HB Foundation.

“We all share a common goal, which is to grow the game of golf,” says Ross Kvinge, president of PowerBilt. “The best way to do this is to invest in young people who have proven they can succeed on and off the golf course.” The winners were chosen based on their playing ability plus their academics, citizenship (community activities) and extracurricular school activities.

“When you turn a kid on to golf, it becomes a game they can enjoy for life,” says Tony McLaughlin, owner and operator of the Golf Headquarters store on Shelbyville Road. “By participating in this scholarship program, Golf Headquarters is proud to play a role in helping some of the best young golfers in our area continue their education so that they can get ahead in life.”

Each year, hundreds of golfers from around Kentucky participate in the Musselman-Dunne Junior & College Golf Tour, which is run by the Kentucky Junior Golf Foundation. “Our program has been awarding scholarships since 1991,” says Drew Conliffe, executive director of the tour and a PGA professional. “Bringing in the HB Foundation with the help of PowerBilt and Golf Headquarters is a great boost for our program.”

PowerBilt has long been a favorite brand of golf equipment in Kentucky. Throughout the years, it’s provided clubs for golfers of all ages – from PGA Tour professionals to two-year-old tikes getting their first sets. Currently, PowerBilt is recognized throughout the industry as having one of the best complete lineups of clubs for junior golfers. For more information on PowerBilt junior equipment as well as the new PowerBilt Air Force One golf clubs, visit http://powerbilt.com.

PowerBilt is licensed in the U.S. by Plus One Sports, Inc. PowerBilt is a division of the Hillerich & Bradsby Co., a family-owned company which has been making golf clubs since 1916. Based in Louisville, Ky., H&B is also the maker of world-famous Louisville Slugger bats and Bionic gloves.

$10,000 in scholarships go to Northwest Junior Golf Tour players;

$10,000 in scholarships go to Northwest Junior Golf Tour players;
PowerBilt and Puetz Golf bring players and scholarship program together

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. – The cost of higher education has gotten lower for six golfers who played this year on the Northwest Junior Golf Tour. PowerBilt and Puetz Golf have announced the recipients of a $10,000 scholarship program for Washington state golfers who recently began their first year of college. The winners, with each receiving $1,650, are:

Paige Henry of Snohomish, Wash.
Jennifer Liedes of Olympia, Wash.
Harrison Price of Freeland, Wash.
Kyle Schrader of Olympia, Wash.
Tanner Arbuthnot of Puyallup, Wash.
Chad Kibler of Edgewood, Wash.

Earlier this year, the HB Foundation announced a 10-year commitment to providing scholarships for Washington state students. The Foundation is working with PowerBilt, Puetz Golf and Northwest Junior Golf Tour to promote the scholarship program. Its collective effort to grow the game of golf while using the game to enhance the quality of life.

“These six young golfers have proven they can compete successfully on the golf course and in the classroom,” says Ross Kvinge, president of PowerBilt, which has been a popular brand of golf clubs in the Northwest for decades. “We’ve set out to develop a community-driven program that helps golfers in their formative years. And we’re proud to announce the winners duringthis first year of the program.”

The Northwest Junior Tour, based at McCormick Woods Golf Course, is operated by PGA Professional Jeff Mehlert and is a not-for-profit group committed to helping youth, regardless of economic or social background, reach their potential through golf. “Our Junior Tour has always strived to make golf more accessible to junior golfers. Thescholarship program is the next step in helping young golfers to not only improve their game, but succeed in life as well,”says Mehlert.

Both PowerBilt and Puetz Golf have demonstrated a commitment to developing junior golfers. For the past decade, PowerBilt has offered hi-tech junior clubs touted by many as the best on the market. For decades, Puetz Golf has operated junior clinics to help introduce youngsters to the game and hone their skills. “Teaming up to create a scholarship program takes our commitment to young golfers in our community to a new level,” says Mike Livingston, Puetz Golf General Manager.

For more information on PowerBilt Junior Equipment and the new PowerBilt Air Force One golf clubs, visit http://powerbilt.com.

PowerBilt is licensed in the U.S. by Plus One Sports, Inc. PowerBilt is a division of the Hillerich & Bradsby Co., a family-owned company which has been making golf clubs since 1916. Based in Louisville, Ky., H&B is also the maker of world-famous Louisville Slugger bats and Bionic gloves.

$10,000 in scholarships to be awarded to players on the Pepsi Junior Golf Tour in Kentucky;

PowerBilt brings sponsors and tour together
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – High-school seniors playing on the Pepsi Junior Golf Tour in Kentucky this year are eligible for scholarships totaling $10,000. Four golfers will receive scholarships of $2,500 each based on their playing ability, academic achievements, extra-curricular school activities and community service.

PowerBilt played the catalyst role in bringing together various groups to make the scholarship program a reality. The tour is sponsored by Pepsi and run by KGA-KPGA – the Kentucky Golf Association and the Kentucky Section PGA (Professional Golf Association). PowerBilt brought in the HB Foundation, which is providing the scholarship money, then organized the scholarship program.

While PowerBilt has long been an international brand in the golf-club industry, its roots are based in Kentucky where it’s owned by the Hillerich & Bradsby Co., makers of the world-famous Louisville Slugger. Since 1916, H&B has been making golf clubs, which includes nearly a century of support for Kentucky’s youth golfers.

This scholarship program is in addition to a similar one in Kentucky that PowerBilt announced earlier this year with the Musselman-Dunne Junior & College Golf Tour, which is also worth $10,000.

“It’s great to see the commitment that PowerBilt is making in its home state to young golfers,” says Mark Hill, executive director of the KGA-KPGA. “This is the first time we’ve had a scholarship program involved with the Pepsi tour, so it’s a great added benefit for these young golfers and their parents.” With some 500 golfers playing at golf courses ranging from Louisville to Paducah to Somerset, the Pepsi Junior Golf Tour is the largest youth golf organization in the commonwealth.

PowerBilt is also the title sponsor of the Kentucky Open, which brings together the top adult professional and amateur golfers in the state and has produced famous winners, such as J.B. Holmes, Steve Flesch, Jodie Mudd, Larry Gilbert, Frank Beard and Byron Nelson. “We’re always proud to support golfers at all levels in Kentucky,” says Ross Kvinge, president of PowerBilt. “By supporting the Pepsi Junior Golf Tour we look forward to the opportunity of perhaps playing a role in developing a Kentucky Open champion.”

The scholarships will be announced in July. Interested applicants can download an application and get more information by going to the Pepsi Junior Golf Tour’s website, www.kygolf.org, or the HB Foundation site, www.thehbfoundation.org.

PowerBilt has long been a favorite brand of golf equipment in Kentucky. Throughout the years, it’s provided clubs for golfers of all ages – from PGA Tour professionals to two-year-old tikes getting their first sets. Currently, PowerBilt is recognized throughout the industry as having one of the best complete lineups of clubs for junior golfers. It’s also the brand used on tour by former Master’s champion Fuzzy Zoeller. For more information on PowerBilt junior equipment as well as the new PowerBilt Air Force One golf clubs, visit powerbilt.com.

PowerBilt and HB Foundation sign on as Scholarship sponsor

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. – PowerBilt Golf partnered with Joe & Leigh’s Discount Golf Pro Shop in Massachusetts to support The First Tee of Massachusetts through the HB Foundation Scholarship Program. In an effort to recognize children that have gone through The First Tee program, college scholarships will be awarded to Junior golfers based on their playing ability, academics, citizenship (community activities), and extra-curricular activities (additional school activities).

The HB Foundation will award scholarships this year to graduating seniors who participate in The First Tee of Massachusetts program. Interested applicants can download an application and get more information by going to the Massachusetts Golf Association, www.mgalinks.org or The HB Foundation site www.thehbfoundation.org.

In conjunction with the opening of MGA Links at Mamantapett, the Massachusetts Golf Association expanded its outreach to young children by partnering with The First Tee, a national junior development initiative of the World Golf Foundation. In addition to learning basic skills of the game, The First Tee participants are introduced to the nine core values inherent in the game: honesty, integrity, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, sportsmanship, judgment, respect and courtesy.

Golf Digest recognized Joe & Leigh's as one of "America's Top 100 Clubfitters" and it now names Joe & Leigh's to its "TOP 100 Golf Shops in America" list for the 18th time! “The recognition from Golf Digest clearly states our commitment to our community of friends who extend their trust to us and visit the Shop”, says Leigh Bader, Co-owner of Joe & Leigh’s Discount golf shop at Pine Oaks.

“At Pine Oaks we like to think we have a truly Family environment. Over the years we've had thousands of kids come through our junior program and thousands more adults receive instruction on the personal level. The mix of men, women and children of every background that play at Pine Oaks creates a very friendly environment for all players of all skill levels” adds Bader.

Powerbilt Golf is looking forward to working with The First Tee and local operators like Joe & Leigh’s that have contributed to their local market. “Powerbilt is excited to have the opportunity to help grow the game of golf and assist Junior Golfers with their higher education costs. We have set out to develop a community driven program and the First Tee of Massachusetts and Joe & Leigh’s Discount Golf Pro Shop are outstanding partners to develop these programs” says PowerBilt President Ross Kvinge.

For more information on PowerBilt Junior Equipment and the new PowerBilt Air Force One golf clubs, visit http://powerbilt.com.

PowerBilt is licensed in the U.S. by Plus One Sports, Inc. PowerBilt is a division of the Hillerich & Bradsby Co., a family-owned company which has been making golf clubs since 1916. Based in Louisville, Ky., H&B is also the maker of world-famous Louisville Slugger bats and Bionic gloves.

PowerBilt and HB Foundation sign on as Scholarship sponsor

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. – PowerBilt is pleased to support Miles of Golf with its junior initiatives and assisting the HB Foundation Scholarship Program. In an effort to recognize children that participate in the Kendal Academy at Miles of Golf, college scholarships will be awarded to Junior golfers based on their playing ability, academics, citizenship (community activities), and extra-curricular activities (additional school activities).

The HB Foundation's priority is to grow the game of golf while using the game to enhance the quality of life. Working directly with local junior programs the HB Foundation can assist in golf programs that teach core values such as honesty, integrity, respect, self-assurance, courtesy, and perseverance. Through the scholarships, the HB Foundation will assist eligible junior golfers with their high education costs.

“Powerbilt is excited to have the opportunity to work with Miles of Golf to help grow the game of golf and assist junior golfers with their higher education costs. Miles of Golf, rated one of Golf Worlds “Top 100 Golf Shops”, has become known as premier instructional facility for Junior Golfers throughout Michigan. “We could not think of a better facility and staff to assist us in facilitating the HB Foundation Scholarships and give back to the local community” says PowerBilt President, Ross Kvinge.

The Kendall Academy at Miles of Golf is the largest golf academy in Michigan. There are 8 experienced PGA or LPGA professional instructors who give lessons year around. These instructors have won numerous awards for golf instruction. The teaching studios are heated and protected from the elements yet allow players and instructors to see the full flight of the ball.

The scholarships administered through the HB Foundation, will be awarded to five (5) individuals in the amount of $1,000 each, to graduating seniors that have participated in the Kendal Academy through Miles of Golf. Interested applicants can download an application and get more information by going to www.milesofgolf.com or The HB Foundation site @ www.thehbfoundation.org.

PowerBilt’s commitment to junior golf currently encompasses manufacturing quality, game-improvement products to enhance the experience during their beginning years in golf. By supporting junior programs, PowerBilt Golf will be able to get more involved with junior golf, and help grow the game at the local level.
For more information on PowerBilt Junior Equipment and the new PowerBilt Air Force One golf clubs, visit http://powerbilt.com.

PowerBilt is licensed in the U.S. by Plus One Sports, Inc. PowerBilt is a division of the Hillerich & Bradsby Co., a family-owned company which has been making golf clubs since 1916. Based in Louisville, Ky., H&B is also the maker of world-famous Louisville Slugger bats and Bionic gloves.