Long Drivers using Harrison Shafts took first and second place at the South African International Long Drive Challenge on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2002. Californian Vince Ciurluini nailed a 390-yard effort in the finals to claim first place. Vince credits his win to using Harrison Ti Tip, " I injured my leg during the tournament. The main reason behind my win is none other than having confidence in a shaft that I feel is absolutely the best shaft available today." Morne (Big Z) Zurnamer, South Africa, took second over a field that included 10 South Africans, eight Americans and two Swedes, one of whom was Harrison Long Drive Team member and former World Long Drive Champion Viktor Johansen.

Zurnamer was particularly pleased with his showing, securing his first purse since becoming a long-drive professional. "As you might expect, I'm pretty happy with my performance, since it was only my second international long-drive event," he wrote to Harrison, acknowledging the contribution of the Harrison Shaft in his success. "Thanks, again, for believing in me, and I hope I can continue making Harrison proud by using and endorsing your product in the years to come."

Harrison Shafts success in world long-drive competition is legendary. Long drivers using Harrison Shafts have won seven of the last 10 World/North American Long Drive Championships.

Harrison Shafts' Long Drive Series was created for those competing at the highest levels of long-drive tournaments.

The series features:

• The Pro 1.4 Low Launch, made of X-7200 graphite with 1.4-degrees torque and an extra-high flex point, weighs 90 grams.
• The Pro 2.5 Ti Tip is made of X-7200 graphite with a titanium-reinforced tip. The shaft weighs 85 grams, with 2.5-degrees torque and a high flex point.
• The Pro 2.5 FL Lite Xtra, made of boron-reinforced X-6200 graphite, with 2.5-degrees torque and a high flex point, weighs 67 grams.
• The Pro 2.5 Long Drive is made of boron-reinforced X-6200 graphite with 2.5-degrees torque and a high flex point. The shaft is available in length of 50", 55", and 61".

Harrison Shafts introduced the first low-torque, ultra-light shaft tuned for extra distance in 1989. That shaft soon was used to set the then-world record long drive of 437 yards. The first victory in the World/North American Long Drive Championships was recorded in 1993.

Harrison Shafts continue to develop premium, American-made shafts for long-drive competitors. The low spin technology of the Long-Drive Series shafts is preferred by long drivers to offset the unwanted ball-flights that are produced very high ball spin rates. The titanium-reinforced tip lowers torque while retaining an optimum flex profile.