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Graphite Design Tour AD DI Shaft Review – Specs, Flex, Weight
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We usually try to reserve judgment of a shaft until later in the review.
But this time, we’re breaking character by claiming in the introduction that the Graphite Design Tour AD DI is a truly remarkable shaft.
We’ll reserve the details for later in the review but we will say that we can clearly see why some of the most prolific Tour Pros game these shafts.
If you haven’t considered the Graphite Design Tour AD DI shaft for your woods you need to read this review and then go get a fitting.
Graphite Design Tour AD DI Shaft Overview
Let’s start with looks.
It appears as though Graphite design puts all their time and effort into engineering and saves money on their design department.
The shaft, which is available in a black or orange color scheme, looks busy. The midsection is lousy with logos and lettering.
We prefer the black and white finish to the gaudy orange and white color scheme.
The Graphite Design Tour AD DI is available in a dizzying array of weights and flexes.
The weight ranges from 54g to 97g. Graphite Design seemingly wanted to appeal to as many golfers as possible and they have succeeded.
No matter what your swing speed is, you can pick up a Graphite Design Tour AD DI shaft in a weight that works for you.
The feel of this shaft is definitely active. The kick point is advertised as mid; but we would actually say that it is a bit closer to the butt than true mid.
Why is the Graphite Design Tour AD DI So Popular?
When a shaft is used by players like Tiger Woods, it’s going to get some attention.
The Graphite Design Tour AD DI has been used by some of the biggest names in golf; but there are weights and flexes for us mortals too.
How Does the Graphite Design Tour AD DI Perform?
Depending on which weight class you choose, you’re either going to get a high or mid launch from this shaft.
The amazing thing about it though is that even the lightest version of the Graphite Design Tour AD DI can produce low spin rates.
In our test session, we never saw the spin rates exceed 2000 RPM’s. For the most part, spin was relegated to the 1800-1900 RPM range.
The stiff tip section also kept dispersion very tight. Our offline divergence never drifted into the double-digit (yards) range.
Carry distance was good too. After three swings each, we were averaging 268.8 yards. The Graphite Design Tour AD DI ticked nearly all of the boxes for us.
Graphite Design Tour AD DI Shaft Specs
What flexes are available what swing speeds do they suit.
Lite flex is suitable for 71-85 MPH swingers.
Regular flex is good for 86-95 MPH swingers. Players in the 92-98 MPH range should check out the Graphite Design Tour AD DI in stiff/regular flex.
Stiff flex may be suitable for players in the 96-105 MPH range. Extra stiff is for players in the 100-105 MPH range. Tour extra stiff should work for players swinging their driver 110+ MPH.
What Weights Are Available? What Swing Speeds Do They Suit?
The Graphite Design Tour AD DI is available in a wide variety of weights.
If you’re in the 70-85 MPH swing speed range, you’re probably going to want to stay between 54 and 64 grams.
86-95 MPH swingers will want to stay within the 75-85 gram weight class. For 96+ MPH swingers, there is the 86-97 gram weight class.
Why is it So Good?
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The Graphite Design Tour AD DI is a rare combination of active profile, long carry distance, low spin rates and tight dispersion.
This is a combination that works for almost every kind of player.
The Graphite Design Tour AD DI is an amazing shaft because it will improve your drive distance while delivering a very smooth, satisfying feel.
And while it makes it easy to take your most powerful swing, it keeps the ball on-line.
Graphite Design Tour AD DI First Impressions
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Our first impression of the Graphite Design Tour AD DI was that it felt very smooth.
While we wouldn’t say it is as smooth as the Mitsubishi Tensei shafts, it is still amazingly fluid for having such an active profile.
Key Features & Performance
The Graphite Design Tour AD DI utilizes aerospace-grade, high modulus 50-ton carbon fiber in order to stiffen the tip section.
While the mid and butt sections are of medium stiffness, the tip is stiff in order to promote acute club head control.
This is part of what produces such tight shot dispersion.
Graphite Design Tour AD DI Driver Review
When plugged into our driver, the Graphite Design Tour AD DI felt incredibly easy and smooth to swing.
It can stand up to a really heavy load and the release feels phenomenally fluid. The dispersion is tight enough to keep you out of the trees but there is also some workability for better players.
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When we plugged the Graphite Design Tour AD DI into a 3-wood, we still got tight dispersion whether we were swinging from the box or off the deck.
Graphite Design Tour AD DI Pros & Cons
- Wide variety of weights
- Good for fast or slow swingers
- Tight dispersion
- Mid/high launch
- It’s very expensive
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Graphite Designs Tour AD TP Shaft Review
- on February 1, 2017
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The Graphite Designs Tour AD TP shaft is a high performance shaft that’s a little more stout than the AD DI. Great for the big hitter who still wants some feel in the shaft.
Introduction
It’s often said that it’s not hard to have a hit; the hard part is backing it up with a second hit. Graphite Designs had one of the most successful shafts of the last few years with their Tour AD DI , but none of their subsequent offerings have created the same buzz. The Tour AD TP, which has a profile similar to the AD DI, should be the follow up smash that we’ve been waiting for.
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Graphite Designs stuck to recipe of low key graphics with the Tour AD TP. The branding, though slightly bolder than past efforts, is minimal, and the color scheme – black, white, and grey – won’t turn heads. If you want an all-business look without any distractions, the AD TP is for you.
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As I’ve mentioned before, one of my favorite things that Graphite Designs does is explain the feel of each of their shafts on a chart on their website. They use a simple scale – Very Stiff to Soft – and rate the butt, mid, and tip of each shaft.
The AD TP is rated as tip stiff with a firm butt and mid . The butt and mid are both one notch stiffer than the AD DI, and this is a perfect description of how the shaft feels. Where the AD DI has a pronounced kick, the action in the AD TP is more subtle .
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Performance
The new technology used in the AD TP is Graphite Designs’s “Fast Taper Technology” or FTT. This design makes the shaft taper faster through the lower mid section to the tip. Its purpose is to give the player greater club head control at impact .
For me, the AD TP was a very consistent performer, just like the AD DI. The stiffer mid and butt sections did translate to some noticeable ball flight differences. Where the AD DI kicked more and produced more draws, the AD TP was more solid and produced straighter shots . I felt like I had to work a little more if I wanted to produce a draw, but I could also swing hard without fearing a hook .
The Graphite Designs AD TP is available in 40, 50, 60, 70, and 80 grams and flexes ranging from R2 (senior) to X.
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If you loved the AD DI but longed for something a little stiffer, your prayers have been answered. The Graphite Designs AD TP has a similar feel, but with a little extra muscle to stand up to those aggressive swings.
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I have the TP-7 X flex in my Callaway Epic Sub Zero and the TP-8 X flex in my Callaway Sub Zero 3W and they are amazing shafts. Great feel and consistency! I highly recommend them. Also the Callaway Epic line is amazing….
I have the Tour AD TP-6 S Flex in my 2017 TaylorMade M1 driver. I tested a heap of shafts on the launch monitor: Fujikura Pro, Speeder Motore, Kurokage, Hzrdus – the AD TP-6 delivered the best numbers out of them all; in fact they were very similar to yours. It’s a superb shaft. I also have a Graphite Design AD DI-7 S flex in my TM 3-wood; it is similarly superb.
Hi Matt, thank you for your review. I have been following your website for a long time now, but never got around to posting a comment.
I am currently gaming a Tour AD DI 6X. I love the shaft, but I feel I may be losing some distance with the stiffer profile. Would you say the TP 6S would be similar to the DI & 6X considering the TP is somewhat stouter? Also, I’d really appreciate if you could do a review of the Oban Kiyoshi Gold. I’m also considering that as a replacement. I am looking for a high launch shaft, as my spin numbers tend to be low with standard drivers (non-LST versions).
I understand that fitting would be absolutely necessary, but unfortunately, I live in a country that does not have fitting facilities. It is a handicap for us avid golfers here, but it is what it is.
Looking forward to your reply. Thank you.
I think you’re on the right track in going “down” a flex with the TP vs the DI. I would be happy to review the Oban Kiyoshi Gold, but we have not had much success working with Oban. If you can let Oban know through social media that you value our reviews, that tends to help things move forward.
I currently play a 90g tensei ck pro white stiff flex in my titleist 3 hybrid. I am seeking a shaft that will provide better dispersion. I have found that even in the fade setting and fade weighting that there tends to be a draw bias when I attempt to put a stronger swing on the ball. Seeking your advice in respect to a shaft that will help to accomplish this. I have been leaning towards the GD AD-IZ until i read the post about the AD-TP. Thank you.
In terms of fitting by numbers, I would suggest that you play the stiffest shaft available, particularly in the tip. In reality, I would suggest going to get fit to find out what combination of profile and weight helps you to stop hooking the ball.
Hi Matt, Firstly, well done on your website / reviews / feedback, this is a good resource for avid golfers. I am in the process of deciding between Ventus and Tour AD shafts for D & FW. Unfortunately where I live I don’t have access to somewhere I can test all shafts but I have read a lot and have a fair idea about what might suit me. I currently use a UST Attas 6X driver shaft, probably about 105mph ss. I am leaning toward TourAD TP and VR. Have you had any experience with using TourAD (or Ventus red & blue) in driver and fairway? If so what factors do you consider when choosing which is more suitable for driver and fairway?
I’ve tested several Tour AD shafts and the Ventus Blue in a driver. You can find all the reviews on the site. I’m not sure how to answer your question outside of suggesting that you get fit. Because I don’t recommend that people buy equipment they haven’t tried, I don’t have criteria for that process. I hope that doesn’t come across as rude or unhelpful, that’s not my intent, I just strongly believe in the value of fitting.
I currently have the 6sDI in my tsi2 3w and love it. unbelievably good feel. I just did a round with the new UB 6s in my epic speed and it just felt a little too tip stiff. Do you find that this TP model might be closer to the feel of the DI I love, with just a shade less kick? Unfortunately I don’t have much in my area to demo so I have to work with what I can get my hands on….and that’s about it.
“The AD TP is rated as tip stiff with a firm butt and mid. The butt and mid are both one notch stiffer than the AD DI, and this is a perfect description of how the shaft feels. Where the AD DI has a pronounced kick, the action in the AD TP is more subtle.”
In your opinion, would the DI 6TX vs the TP 6X play similar given that the DI would be playing a stiffer profile?
On paper? Yes, I think they could be viewed as similar. In reality? Depends on the golfer.
Hi, I’m having DJ 7X on my 3 wood for 10years. Wanting to move to stiff shaft 60 grams. What would you recommend?
My recommendation is always to get fit. No one can make a credible recommendation over the internet.
Hi Matt I was wondering if the AD 5S would be similar to the Di 6S in stiffness but with less weight Let me know what you think Thanks Steve
That might work, but it’s always a matter of fit. Dropping those 10 grams might mean that this profile doesn’t perform as well for you anymore.
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Brand new for 2023, Graphite Design introduces the latest in the Tour AD premium line of golf shafts, the Graphite Design Tour AD CQ – CONQUEST. Designed and manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters, the new Tour AD CQ wood shafts are jet black with gold and red accents and finished with a gloss clear coat.
The Tour AD CQ, like the other high performance Tour AD wood shafts, utilizes premium, aerospace quality carbon-fiber materials and are available in 40g R2, R1 and S flex, 50g R2, R1, S and X flex, 60g SR, S, X and TX flex, 70g S, X and TX flex and 80g X flex.
The Tour AD CQ shafts features the new Nitta 2G-Namd carbon-fiber material technology in the butt section of the shaft and has a bend profile of firm in the handle section, firm in the center section and a medium+ tip section to promote mid-high launch angles and mid ball spin rates. The Nitta 2G-Namd material is based on modern carbon nano tube technology that binds the fibers tighter together than standard carbon materials to aid in a higher degree of energy transfer thru the golf club and a more solid impact of the golf ball than shafts without Nitta 2G-Namd technology.
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Graphite Design Tour AD Wood Shafts. Please click on an item below to view more info about that shaft . Tour AD GC - NEW for 2025 - Available 9/6/2024: Tour AD VF - NEW for 2024: Tour AD CQ : Tour AD UB : Tour AD HD: Tour AD XC: Tour AD DI : Tour AD DI - Black: Tour AD VR: Tour AD IZ: Tour AD TP:
LOW. TOUR AD M9003-7. LOW LOW/MID MID MID/HIGH HIGH. RECOMMENDED SHAFT FLEX GUIDE FOR TOUR AD WOODS BASED ON DRIVER SWING SPEED: RECOMMENDED SHAFT MODEL BASED ON DESIRED LAUNCH ANGLE AND SPIN RATE CHARACTERISTICS: CHICHIBU R & SR. TOUR AD IZ-6 TOUR AD IZ-4 TOUR AD VR-4 TOUR AD IZ-5 TOUR AD F-65 FWY TOUR AD SL II-4.
The Tour AD HD, like the other high performance Tour AD wood shafts, utilizes premium, aerospace quality carbon-fiber materials and are available in 40g R2, R1 and S flex, 50g R2, R1, S and X flex, 60g SR, S, X and TX flex, 70g S, X and TX flex and 80g S and X flex. The Tour AD HD shaft profile is firm in the butt section, firm in the center ...
The shaft, which is available in a black or orange color scheme, looks busy. The midsection is lousy with logos and lettering. We prefer the black and white finish to the gaudy orange and white color scheme. The Graphite Design Tour AD DI is available in a dizzying array of weights and flexes. The weight ranges from 54g to 97g.
The Graphite Design Tour AD Deep Impact graphite wood shaft is designed to provide more power and stability. Features: Available in 3 weight categories: 50g, 60g and 70g. .335" tip diameter. New Nanomaterial technology in the tip section of the golf shaft increases ball speed while still providing exceptional feel and control.
The Graphite Design Tour AD HD is the evolution of the Tour AD MT. It has a mid-launch/low-spin profile. Street price is $379 and it's available now. The Graphite Design Tour AD HD represents the 2020 extension of its premium Tour AD lineup. In case you were wondering, the HD stands for Hyper Drive, which presumably speaks to the speed story ...
It took a truly awful effort to produce big slices or hooks. The Graphite Design Tour AD HD is available in weights ranging from 40 to 80 grams. At 40 grams, R2, R1, and Stiff are the available flexes. Everything from R2 to X is offered at 50 grams. In the 60 gram range, Graphite Design offers the Stiff/Regular, Stiff, X, and Tour X.
The Tour AD IZ has a higher than average balance point. As you may recall from our Golf Geeks Story on Shaft Performance, a higher balance point allows for more head weight without drastically impacting the swingweight.For golfers seeking more distance (admittedly often at the expense of accuracy), this allows drivers to be built to longer playing lengths.
Graphite Design Tour AD shafts have won 32 global professional tournaments in 2017, with over half of those being won with the DI, "Deep Impact" model. The winners of the 2017 World Golf Championship - Bridgestone Invitational, Senior Open Championship both played the DI in their drivers and in some cases fairway woods and hybrids.
The Graphite Designs Tour AD DI shaft feels great and put up some spectacular numbers. Easy to see why it's such a hit on the PGA Tour. ... The momentum continues to the 2016-2017 season as Hideki Matsuyama uses one in his driver to stack up wins. We put this tour-proven shaft through the paces to see how it performs for those of us without ...
Sales: Bill McPherson [email protected] Phone: 619-454-6283. RECOMMENDED SHAFT MODEL BASED ON DESIRED LAUNCH ANGLE AND SPIN RATE CHARACTERISTICS: TOUR AD IZ-4 CHICHIBU R & SR. TOUR AD IZ-6 TOUR AD IZ-5 TOUR AD VR-4. TOUR AD UB-4 TOUR AD SL II-4 TOUR AD F-55 FWY CHICHIBU S & S+.
The new technology used in the AD TP is Graphite Designs's "Fast Taper Technology" or FTT. This design makes the shaft taper faster through the lower mid section to the tip. Its purpose is to give the player greater club head control at impact. For me, the AD TP was a very consistent performer, just like the AD DI.
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The Numbers. I tested my Tour AD-DI gamer shaft (45.5 inches, tipped 1 inch) against a Tour AD-TP shaft (45.5 inches, untipped) and a Tour AD-TP shaft (45.5 inches, tipped 1 inch) in a TaylorMade M1 460 head (10.5 degrees) set to neutral. Yes, I have a bit more swing speed in the tank than displayed below, but it's also late October and I don't want to have a blown out back all winter.
The Tour AD IZ , like all of the premium Tour AD wood shafts, utilizes premium, aerospace quality 50t carbon-fiber materials in order to deliver the best feeling and performing shaft available to golfers. The new Tour AD IZ shaft has a firm stiffness starting at the handle, and medium center section and a firm+ tip profile to promote a high ...
Graphite Design Tour AD HY Hybrid Shaft. $145.00 $180.00. Graphite Design G Series Fairway Wood Shaft. $195.00 $250.00. Graphite Design Tour AD 55 Iron Shaft Set. $395.00 $540.00. Graphite Design Tour AD 105 Iron Shaft Set. $1,290.00 $1,620.00. Graphite Design Tour AD VFHB Hybrid Shaft.
Description. Brand new for 2023, Graphite Design introduces the latest in the Tour AD premium line of golf shafts, the Graphite Design Tour AD CQ - CONQUEST. Designed and manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters, the new Tour AD CQ wood shafts are jet black with gold and red accents and finished with a gloss clear coat.
The Tour AD DI "DEEP IMPACT" is designed to provide golfers with more power and stability in their golf shaft. Designed and manufactured exclusively at the Graphite Design factory headquarters in Japan, the Tour AD DI orange and black colored options are available in 50g R2 (Lite), R1 (Regular) S and X flex, 60g SR (Stiff Regular), S, X and TX (Tour X-Stiff) flex, 70g S, X and TX (Tour X ...
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Performance wood shaft made in Japan Launch trajectory range: Low-mid to Mid-high Spin range: Low-mid Stiff mid section with firm tip Speed recommendation: 71-105+ mph Available in Orange or Black/White SPECIFICATIONS Shaft Type Color Option Flex Length Wt. Tip OD Tip Para. Butt OD Torque Kick pt
Basically the new design tapers more aggressively. Effectively, the mid to tip section thins less gradually, with a noticeable reduction in diameter occurring farther from the tip. Comparing the AD TP to other shafts, the taper differences are readily apparent. According to Graphite Design, FTT offers better control and greater head speed.
Product Details. Experience Powerful and Effortless Performance with the Graphite Design Tour AD VF Shaft. Unleash your full potential on the golf course with the Graphite Design Tour AD VF Shaft - an evolution of the renowned original design that combines remarkable power with a feather-light feel. Crafted with precision and innovation, this ...
2021 Graphite Design Tour AD HD shafts with the Torayca T1100G and M40X material technologies has to offer. MSRP $500 PROSCHOICEGOLFSHAFTS.COM 760-476-9598 SHAFT SPECIFICATIONS Shaft Type Part Number Flex Length Wt Tip OD Tip Para. Butt OD Torque Kick pt TOUR AD HD 4 R2 ADHD4-R2 Lite/Senior 46" 49g .335" 3.0" .598" 5.8° Mid
More shafts in the Graphite Design Tour AD family. With the success of the Tour AD DI (Deep Impact), last year they added a new model called Tour AD BB (Blue Bullet). The biggest difference between the two is the 10-20" area where the BB is stiffer and subsequently lower launching while still retaining the low spin.