Aldila

Overview

Aldila is a manufacturer of carbon fiber composite golf shafts, established in 1972 in San Diego. It produces graphite shafts used by professional golfers and supplies composite materials for golf, archery, and other markets. As a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Rayon America, it leverages advanced research and materials from the Mitsubishi team.¹²³

History

Aldila was founded in 1972 in San Diego by Jim Flood. It grew into one of the world's largest producers of carbon fiber golf shafts. The company was acquired and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Rayon America Inc., now part of the MCA family, benefiting from Mitsubishi's research and expertise.¹²³

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Aldila manufactures carbon-based composite products, including graphite golf shafts, at its facility in Poway, California. It operates as a vertically integrated supplier with in-house development of composites and manufacturing processes.³

Notable Products

• ROGUE - Shaft series with over 70 worldwide professional wins, bridging legacy and new technology.
• ROGUE White - Popular driver shaft played by top golfers for stability and distance.
• NVS - Next-generation shafts with variable stiffness profiles for optimized performance.
• Synergy - Multi-material shafts designed for enhanced feel and trajectory control.
• Quattro - Graphite shafts known for precision in woods and low launch.

Reputation

Aldila shafts are respected among professionals for performance, with models like ROGUE securing numerous tour wins. Enthusiasts value its long heritage in composite technology since 1972. It ranks moderately in market visibility, at #137 on the DORMIED Index.¹⁴⁵