TORONTO, Feb. 17, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Element 21 Golf Company (OTCBB:ETGF) ("Element 21"), the leader in applications of high tech materials in the sports industry announced today that its E21 Carrot Stix brand will be the presenting sponsor at the 2010 Professional Anglers Association (PAA) Bass Pro Shops Tournament Series. This 2010 PAA Series consists of four tournaments to be held in the Southeast and Texas between July and October, and will feature some of world's top professional anglers competing with the revolutionary Carrot Stix rods.
Carrot Stix technology incorporates the first nano-bio-fiber technology (from carrots) with the lightest and strongest metal components (Scandium). With over 50,000 Carrot Stix sold in the past 18 months it's proven to be a winning combination. At the 2007 ICast Show Element 21's Carrot Stix won three first place awards for its revolutionary rods including "Best of Show," "Best Freshwater Rods" and "Best Saltwater Rods."
Commenting on the sponsorship, Dr. Hearn, Chairman, President and CEO of Element 21, stated, "We are delighted to be presenting sponsor at this 2010 PAA series alongside the title sponsor and our retailer partner, Bass Pro Shops. Element 21 is also thrilled to be back as a sponsor for one of the best tournaments in North America and looks forward to another winning year for our Carrot Stix brand."
Danny Blandford, PAA Program Director, added "Element 21 is a terrific partner for our tournament. Their industry-leading technology helps build our organization and provides a great experience for our anglers."
About Element 21
Element 21 (www.e21sports.com) is a leader in the application of high tech materials in the sports industry including advanced Scandium Alloy golf products, bio-fiber fishing equipment and Zeroloft Aerogel insulation for apparel and footwear. New materials applications developed by Element 21 are incorporated by manufacturers and OEM into their product lines including Element 21 Sports' own line of Scandium Sc TM golf and Carrot Stix TM fishing equipment (www.carrotstix.com).
Element 21 has developed proprietary Scandium Alloys, bio-fiber composites and Zeroloft insulation manufacturing paths and product engineering for various sports, apparel and footwear applications. Element 21 secured international recognition by winning several top honors at shows, and recording wins for professional athletes using equipment manufactured by Element 21 or incorporating Element 21 materials.
About the PAA
The PAA exists to give professional anglers a unified voice in order to aid in the growth of the sport of professional bass fishing, to administer educational programs to the average angler to increase his enjoyment of the sport, and to embrace sound conservation practices to further the future of the sport. www.fishpaa.com
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