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Graphite Design Tour AD XC Shaft Review

Graphite design tour ad xc shaft.

A late fall tradition – Graphite Design has released the Tour AD XC shaft for 2020.  Graphite Design has made premium golf shafts that can fit players with a wide range of profiles and abilities for 30+ years.  The AD XC is a modern take on the famous Tour AD BB “Blue Bomber” profile that’s jam packed with the latest shaft technology and manufacturing processes .  It’s a sharp looking shaft that will appeal to golfers looking for low-to-mid launch and a low spin option.

Graphite Design makes some of the most distinctive looking shafts in the game.  For instance, the Tour AD DI and its bright orange and white are instantly recognizable from a mile away.  You know Rickie’s rocking the black and orange AD IZ, sending bombs down the fairway.  The company has kept the same general graphic pattern – a solid, colorful bottom half, their cool “bands” logo, and a contrasting color up top.

The AD XC (nicknamed Extra Carry!) is a bit of a stealthy departure from that.  It has a flat matte-ish black paint job that blends into a pewter finish near the club head .  The logo and bands have some red accents, creating a totally sharp looking golf shaft.  It looks even better in the sun.  We also matched it up with the red and black Golf Pride ALIGN grip, because if you don’t match your shaft and grip, you can’t be a true Hero.  That’s scientifically proven.

How Does it Feel?

Something I really like about Graphite Design is that they have great descriptions of their profiles.  The AD XC is categorized as a SOFT butt section, STIFF mid section, and STIFF tip section.  After a few waggles and swings, you can feel their description of the AD XC is spot on.  Of the five to six Graphite Design shaft models I’ve spent considerable time with, they’ve been dead accurate on those too.  (For instance, the legendary AD DI has a smooth and snappy kick to it, the AD IZ is medium/firm all the way, and the GP might have the most distinct tip-stiff feel in their whole lineup.)

We’ve been lucky enough to try some of the top shafts in golf this year, from the stiffest and most stout, to the smoothest flowing and high whip.  I’d describe the Graphite Design Tour AD XC as very mild feeling.   For me, there’s no strong “snap,” and zero detection of stout boardiness.  I particularly rely on timing, so the ability to smoothly feel the club head in the swing is both welcomed and noticeable here.  

 Performance Data

Let’s start off with some good old fashioned modern SCIENCE.  I spent an afternoon on a Trackman where I tried out the Graphite Design AD XC in 6S and 7S alongside my gamer shaft(s).  Even a small change of 10 grams can result in some noticeable performance variables , and that was my experience here.  If you ever see my golf closet, you’ll understand I’ve learned that through experience! 

The data above is based off my testing with the AD XC 7S.  Its performance slightly edged out the 6S and these numbers came in pretty optimized for me from the very first swing.  Like many Graphite Design shafts, they do what they say they’re going to do.  I get a pleasing flat launch with the AD XC that doesn’t float .  The company has built this shaft with cutting edge TORAYCA M40X in the mid and tip sections, as well as TORAYCA T1100G carbon fiber materials to add stability and consistency to the shaft to promote that flight.  

On-Course Performance

Guys like me (and Tiger, naturally) are big proponents of our drives hitting the right “window.”  My bad swings are when I drag the club head to the left and leave the face open, resulting in high slices.  It can get dicey and makes me look like the weekend chopper I desperately don’t want to be.  With the Graphite Design AD XC, drives never apexed too high.  With minimized spin, those misses were reduced.  I struggle with high spin and often have to make some drastic weighting and club face adjustments to keep things under control.  What I like about the AD XC is that it naturally keeps me away from that major swing fault.

I’m not a bomber by any means, but I got some great distance from the Tour AD XC.  Even with that, I require a bit of versatility.  With this shaft, I’m able to hit my stock mid-height push fade with ease and I can hit the “knockdown” driver that gets me into the fairway.  Not every shaft gives me that, and I really like that the AD XC is an all-around performer . 

One last thought on performance.  M ost of this year I’ve played with a mid-launch/low-mid spin shaft, but could still use some help reducing spin just a touch.  I’ve clearly seen the data proving that the AD XC is knocking spin off my drives .  The difference is obviously visible in the way my flight differs from other shafts.  It’s very satisfying to make a change to your setup, and get exactly what you’re looking for.

Final Thoughts – Graphite Design Tour AD XC

What Graphite Design does wonderfully is build shafts that get great results, but also fit a wide variety of swings.  They can fit people into the light flex 40 gram range all the way to 80 gram Tour X-flex.  I’m a believer that there’s no “best” shaft in the Graphite Design lineup, but there’s certainly a “best fit.”  All of us Driving Range Heroes (and the Pro’s Choice/Graphite Design team) keep encouraging our readers to go get fit.  That’s where the biggest benefit comes from, so do it!

In the end, the Tour AD XC is a good looking and consistent performing shaft .  It’ll give you exactly the low/mid launch you’re craving, knock off some spin, and feels as responsive as any shaft I’ve hit all year.  It’s a modern take on a unique profile and uses the best materials and manufacturing techniques available.  There’s a reason guys like me and tons of Tour pros continue to trust the brand year after year!

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Great review, Jon. Would love to hear your thoughts as compared to the AD BB; namely, is it a similar launch/flight and do you notice the upgraded materials in the XC? Also, what head are you currently pairing with this shaft (model and loft)? Thanks and have a great day.

Thanks Sean! It’s been a while since I’ve hit the AD BB, but we’re going to do a one-on-one comparison in spring, so check back in.

I’m playing everything in a 9° Epic Flash with all settings cranked to “draw”. My most current shaft has been the stock HZRDUS Smoke Black in 6.0/70g. Cally nailed it with stock offerings. Both the Smoke and the AD XC are excellent, and I’ve got a variety of flights I can hit with one that I’m not as confident with the other. Kind of depends on where my swing is and what I’ll need to do that day!

It would be nice if you had a chart to show our left to right shot pattern with this shaft, and compare it to your current shaft. That to ME is what really matters with a driver shaft, hitting the fairway with a TIGHT shot pattern. I looked at the torque numbers for this shaft, which is 5.72, ant that is VERY HIGH for a stiff flex shaft. I refuse to use any shaft in my driver or woods with a torque over 3.5 and I prefer one that is under 2.5 if I can. My favorite shaft in my current driver has a torque rating of 1.8 degrees and it give me very tight shot pattern for more fairways and easier second shots on the course.

Hey Don, thanks for the reply. I did get the Trackman chart, and among the three shafts tried that day, the AD XC 7s was the tightest pattern, slightly better than 6s. Not by much though. I’m always going back and forth on 60g vs 70g, and the heavier versions seem to match me better these days.

What’s your gamer shaft?

Torque on the AD XC 6s is 3.2 and the 7s is 3.0 btw. The higher torque you’re seeing are features of their 40g range.

Hi Jon, Great review. What were the main differences you were seeing between the 6s and 7s? Better dispersion with the 7s? Any change in launch/spin between the two? I’m looking to pick up the XC and I usually lean towards 70ish gram shafts and these are sitting right in the middle at 65 and 75 grams (X flex). Thanks!!

Thanks Daniel! Super hard to say. Dispersion was slightly better with the heavier 7s, but not by much. It’s totally “feel” and personal preference. If you’ve had success and feel comfortable in the 70g range, it’s probably likely to be the case here. Are you able to hit them side by side?

Hi Jon, Thanks for the review. Very helpful. Have you hit the Ventus blue and how would you compare to this shaft? I’ve always loved GD shafts in my hybrids but haven’t found a driver shaft I loved. The IZ was too dull to me. The Ventus is great but it spins and launches a little higher than I would like. I’ve considered going down in loft to reduce launch but very curious to see if you’ve hit both these shafts. Thanks!

I just snagged a Ventus Blue (and have hit the Ventus Black a couple times) so I’m not 100% on-course familiar with all of them yet. You might want to try the Black as a comparison, and based off my limited time hitting bombs with it, that would seem to be the cure for your spin and launch issues with the Blue. Comparing them with the AD XC is a bit tougher, as I’ve really had some promising results with all of them. The Ventii feel a bit more stable than the Graphite Design IMO… the XC is just a touch livelier. (In my review, I think I called it a “mild” feeling shaft… and I think that’s a good word for it) I do agree the AD IZ had a dull-ish feel to it. Good performer, but not my favorite feel. Hope that helps a bit. These are all crazy good shafts though.

Jon, How would you describe the differences between the Diamana BF and the GD XC ? Thanks, Joe

Haven’t hit the BF, so can’t really compare. Sorry!

Hey Jon I’m thinking about getting the AD GP 7x, any thoughts on that shaft?

Tested this shaft at Club Champion and it clearly came out on top with both Driver and FW 15* wood. Excited to play these in the clubs in the Spring.

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Graphite Design Tour AD HD Shaft Review

• BY Tony Covey
• Nov 30th 2020
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Graphite Design Tour AD HD Key Takeaways

• 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 can reasonably be described as a modernization of the Tour AD MT profile. It shouldn’t be considered a replacement.

As I’ve said with every Graphite Design release I’ve covered, the company prefers to extend the line rather than replace models. Graphite Design likes to keep the catalog intact for fitters who have grown comfortable with certain designs knowing it can take a couple of years for a new shaft to catch on.

It’s also true that while the profile of the Tour AD HD is similar to the AD MT, there’s likely enough differentiation between the two that the older model may perform better for some golfers.

Tour AD HD – What’s New

As we’ve come to expect from Graphite Design, what’s new with the Tour AD HD boils down to slight tweaks in the profile made possible by the inclusion of TORAYCA M40X graphite prepreg in the mid and tip sections of the shaft. Graphite Design first used the material in last season’s Tour AD XC and it’s reasonable to assume it will be a staple of Graphite Design shafts moving forward.

In an effort to avoid the quagmire of a deeper material discussion, the simple- ish version is that M40X offers a rare combination of high-tensile modulus and high-tensile strength.

Finer technical points aside, Graphite Design says the material allows them to better tune stiffness without increasing weight. The payoff for the golfer is increased loading of shaft and ultimately more speed at impact .

Combine that with T1100G in the tip section and, according to Graphite Design, you get stability without loss of feel.

It should go without saying that your actual mileage may vary based on how well the shaft fits your swing.

Graphite Design Tour AD HD Options

Like other AD shafts, the Tour AD HD is designed and manufactured in Japan. The company describes the AD HD as having a mid-launch, low-spin profile. As is typical for Graphite Design, it is available in a broad range of weights and flexes – everything from a 40-gram R2 (senior flex) to an 80-gram TX (Tour X-stiff).

Graphite Design Tour AD HD Cosmetics

It’s one thing to say the cosmetics of the shaft don’t impact performance; it’s quite another to say they don’t matter. We all like what we like and may lean towards one shaft over another because of it. That’s just how it is.

So, with that said, the new colorway is probably my favorite of the Tour AD line (though I liked the Tour AD VR as well). Unless you’re a Duke fan or you plan on pairing it with an electric green Callaway Epic, there’s nothing not to like graphically. It’s aqua (maybe teal) on white. I’d describe it as frosted matte. Graphite Design calls it matte clearcoat. Semantics aside, I’d say it’s definitely not glossy but not flat, either.

Tour AD HD Data – Powered by COOL CLUBS S3

We’ve partnered with  Cool Clubs , one of the golf industry’s leading custom fitting companies, to bring you shaft reviews powered by its Shaft Simulation System (S3) .

Not only does S3 give us  standardized quantitative information about the shaft(s) being reviewed but the data we share will provide you with a much better sense of how those shafts compare with similarly spec’d offerings on the market.

Keep in mind there’s no agreed-upon industry standard to define each section of the shaft so it’s not uncommon for S3 classifications to differ from manufacturer stated-specs. S3 data allows for uniform comparisons across manufacturers.

For this comparison, we wanted to see how the new Tour AD HD differs from last season’s Tour AD XC as well as the best-selling shaft in the Graphite Design lineup , the Tour AD IZ. For this comparison, we looked at stiff flex models in the 60-gram range.

Tour AD HD Launch Characteristics

The dark gray line represents the S3 database average for stiff flex shafts in the 60- to 70-gram weight range. The light gray line represents a neutral profile, is effectively the baseline for a mid-launch profile.

With launch characteristics that place it nearly on the neutral line, within the S3 database, the Tour AD HD is classified as a MID  launch shaft.

The following chart compares the stiffness of the Graphite Design Tour AD HD in the butt, mid and tip sections to the S3 database average of stiff flex shafts in the 60- to 70-gram range.

Balance Point

The following chart compares the balance point of the Graphite Design Tour AD IZ to the S3 database average of stiff flex shafts in the 60- 70-gram range.

The Tour AD HD has a lower than average balance point. This tells us that the shaft should not be considered counterbalanced. 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.

Conversely, I suppose it’s reasonable to describe non-counterbalanced shafts as more conventional.

Tour AD HD Swing Speed Recommendations

The chart below provides swing speed recommendations for the entire Tour AD HD lineup.

Note that these recommendations are based on the full range of  Cool Clubs ‘ building and fitting capabilities, including factors such as tipping and build length which can cause a shaft to play either softer or stiffer.

To simplify things a bit, you may wish to narrow these ranges. The sweet spot from a fitting perspective begins 25 percent from the slow end of the range. As a general rule, players with faster tempos, particularly in transition, may fit into a stiff flex while smoother swingers often fit into a softer flex.

Similar Shafts

Finally, we looked in S3 for shafts with similar specifications across key parameters (profile, weight, torque, etc.). Not surprisingly, the most similar shafts in the database include the Tour AD BB, Tour AD GT and Tour AD XC . This isn’t particularly surprising, though it’s worth repeating that differences within the Tour AD line tend to be subtle but appreciable.

Graphite Design Tour AD HD Availability and Pricing

The Graphite Design Tour AD HD shaft is available now through fitters and Graphite Design resellers. MSRP is $500, though the actual street price should be less than $380.

For more information, visit ProsChoiceGolfShafts.com .

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Tony is the Editor of MyGolfSpy where his job is to bring fresh and innovative content to the site. In addition to his editorial responsibilities, he was instrumental in developing MyGolfSpy's data-driven testing methodologies and continues to sift through our data to find the insights that can help improve your game. Tony believes that golfers deserve to know what's real and what's not, and that means MyGolfSpy's equipment coverage must extend beyond the so-called facts as dictated by the same companies that created them. Most of all Tony believes in performance over hype and #PowerToThePlayer.

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Great review Tony. Keep up the good work. I’ll give it a hit, love GD shafts.

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The 8 Best Driver Shafts: Pros, Cons, Reviews

Having the best golf driver shaft can make a massive difference in the direction, consistency, and distance of your drives. To help you decide, we’ll look at the best driver shafts to maximize your potential.

The right shaft is exactly the one that fits your swing speed and tempo, regardless of which shaft your favorite professional or golf buddies use.

Fortunately, the shaft should last for the club’s lifetime unless you get frustrated and break the shaft, which we’re sure you would never do. However, you might want to replace yours as your game progresses, so getting fit with one of the best golf driver shafts is crucial.

Top 3 Best Golf Shafts For Drivers

1. mitsubishi diamana – best overall driver shaft , 2. accra fx 2.0 200 series 260 driver shaft – premium choice , 3. project x hzrdus smoke – most options for driver shafts , 4. project x even flow – good for high swing speeds , 5. fujikura 2021 vista pro 60 – best graphite driver shafts for mid-handicappers , 6. graphite design tour, 7. mitsubishi tensei ck – best driver shafts for control , 8. aldila ripx, why you should trust us, shaft material, shaft weight, shaft length, shaft speed, shaft torque, what shaft is best for my driver, what is the most popular driver shaft on tour, what shaft is best for my swing speed, what shaft is best for a slow swing speed, how do i know what shaft flex is right for me, what happens if driver shaft is too stiff, related articles.

• Mitsubishi Diamana – Best Overall Driver Shaft
• Accra FX 2.0 200 Series 260 Driver Shaft – Premium Choice
• Project X HZRDUS Smoke – Most Options for Driver Shafts

Best Driver Shaft Reviews

Key Features:

• Compatible with Callaway drivers
• Standard length

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Mitsubishi is a well-known brand internationally for producing motor vehicles, electronics, and sporting equipment. Some of the best golf driver shafts are included in their armory of golfing products, with the Mitsubishi Diamana D+ series having a long history of success.

Diamana D+ Plus Limited Edition is a low-launch and spin shaft designed with Dialead Pitch Fiber in the butt section for maximum stability. This includes the Multi-Dimensional Interlay and the company’s Tough-Qure Resin System for high speeds and a penetrating ball flight.

It is one of the most frequently used shafts on professional golf tours by top professional golfers, as is the DF model. The DF shaft is a low-to-mid launch and low spin shaft designed with a stiff tip section.

Diamana 2nd Generation S+

Diamana 2nd Generation S+ is designed using innovative materials featuring pitch fibers strategically positioned in the shaft for enhanced stability and performance without sacrificing feel.

It is available in various flex and shaft weights, ideally aimed at golfers requiring workability. The mid-kick point promotes medium launch and spin and maximizes distance for golfers struggling with shot dispersion and getting the ball into the air off the tee.

Diamana is graphite shafts weighing 62 – 77 grams available in R, S & X flex options.

• Customizable shaft specifications available
• Pure graphite construction
• Tour velvet 360 grip
• Compatible with major manufacturers (choice of adapters)
• 3 available flexes

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Accra is one of the lesser-known shaft manufacturers in the amateur game but has been supplying shafts to professional golfers for decades.

The Accra FX 2.0 200 Series shaft is counterbalanced, offering one of the best driver shafts for low spin. It comes with an adapter for easy plug-and-play, making it a good driver shaft for mid to high-handicap golfers.

Lightweight shafts are explicitly engineered to provide low spin for exceptional distance and stability.

Low spin generates consistent ball flight and shot shape on each shot.

A sleek black and silver finish adds visual appeal combined with a high-quality grip installed before delivery.

• Stable low flex feel
• Budget-friendly
• 60g weighting
• Reliable launch
• 4 different styles to suit every golfer’s swing

Project X HZRDUS Smoke

A lightweight graphite shaft ideal for golfers with slower swing speeds and is considered one of the best driver shafts for distance . It could be the best driver shaft for an 85 mph swing speed.

Project X New HZRDUS Yellow

Project X New HZRDUS Yellow is ideal for high swing speeds and is available in various adapters for maximum versatility. It offers amazing strength throughout the swing with low flex for shaft stability and dependable distance. It comes standard with a quality Golf Pride grip at delivery.

Project X Hzrdus T800 Green

This is one of the most sought-after mid-weight shafts on the market, offering an incredibly solid feel and mid-level spin, promoting extraordinary distance over control. The grip is a quality Golf Pride as standard on all HZRDUS shafts.

Project X HZRDUS Black

This is one of TrueTemper’s best stiff driver shafts currently available. It was designed for high-tempo golfers offering an extra stiff midsection for increased power in the swing. Fast-tempo golfers will produce low trajectories without sacrificing accuracy and control.

HZRDUS shafts between 62 and 75 grams, R, S & X flex options, and a high kick point are available.

True Temper offers a variety of high-quality Project X steel iron shafts as well as graphite driver shafts. It has proven to be the most versatile shaft for low-handicap golfers.

Read more: Stiff versus Regular Flex – which golf shafts should you choose?

• Huge tee-off distance
• 46″ mold (customizable length)
• Satisfying point of impact
• Easy to install with many leading driver heads
• Swing speed improvement design

Another shaft True Temper makes is the Even Flow range designed for efficiently transferring load for the highest energy release at impact.

It offers a mid-launch ball flight and mid-spin, making it ideal for both drivers and fairway woods.

Project X Even Flow Blue Shaft is aimed at golfers with high swing speeds that require an outstanding feel.

The standard length of 46 inches allows room for modification should it be required.

Project X Even Flow Riptide is a mid-spin and mid-launching shaft, including the company’s Torsional Stability Optimization for stability and a smooth feel. The bend and shaft profiles of the Even Flow shaft optimizes energy release during impact.

• Perfect for TaylorMade clubs
• Consistent swing speed
• Ideal launch angle for mid handicappers

Fujikura is a celebrated company that has built a standing for delivering quality shafts for all driver and swing types. It’s one of the best graphite shafts on the market today.

The Fujikura Vista Pro 60 shaft is specifically to upgrade your TaylorMade driver that has lost its snap.

The company’s patented rigid “cage” structure is the basis of this graphite shaft. The thin walls offer a heavier feel without a load of extra shaft weights while promoting a consistent launch angle.

It comes in the standard 45-inch length.

The shaft also is well adept at providing a trustworthy response for more confidence, encouraging you to reach deeper for more strength and ball speed off the tee.

• 5 different choices of kick point
• Huge distance
• Highly accurate
• PGA approved
• Advanced nanomaterial tech

AD-DI (Deep Impact) is designed with Graphite Design’s Nanoalloy technology in the tip section for enhanced stability, high launch, and low spin from the soft mid-section.

AD-BB (Blue Bullet) is a low-to-mid launch and low-spinning shaft with a stiff tip and midsections that is similar to the AD-DI, designed with the company’s Nanoalloy technology in the tip section.

AD DI driver shafts are available in a variety of 5 different kick points (HD-4, 5, 6, 7 & 8) manufactured from high-quality carbon for enhanced rigidity and stability throughout the shaft. This results in stable spin amounts that deliver exceptional accuracy.

Graphite Design driver shafts are the shafts of choice for many golfers internationally and are available in various models for outstanding performance and feel.

Flex options available are Senior, Regular, Stiff, and Xtra-stiff. Regular flex driver shafts are good for most golfers – It’s often thought of as the best driver shaft for golfers with a 95 mph swing speed.

All graphite models come in various weight options ranging between 49 and 88 grams.

• Different options impact ball flight
• Kevlar and carbon fiber construction
• Highly stable
• Pro-level control

Tensei is a Japanese word that translates into transformation in English. The multi-material Kevlar and carbon fiber construction offer smooth Tour-proven shaft profiles while improving feel making it extremely versatile and suitable to most levels of golfers.

It is available in a variety of models. The most popular of which are the CK Blue and CK White; take a look at them below to figure out which is best for you.

Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue

Tensei CK Blue shaft features a Carbon Fiber/DuPont Kevlar weave for a mid-launch and mid-spin ball flight.

It’s slightly higher launching and spinning than the CK White version listed below.

Mitsubishi Tensei CK White

Tensei CK Pro White shaft is a low-launching and mid-to-low spinning shaft with a stiff tip section. It’s designed to produce a more penetrating ball flight than the Blue version listed above.

• Varying weight options are available
• Added distance off the tee
• TaylorMade compatibility
• Available in 4 different flexions

Aldila is a universally recognized brand used by golfers around the world.

Its trademark Reverse Inter-Laminar Placement (R.I.P) technology marks the return of one of its most iconic shafts offering incomparable stability.

RIPX features Aldila’s Micro Mamba technology moving the weight from the midsection for increased stability and feel.

Graphite shafts are available in various weight options varying between 52 – 97 grams, high kick point, and in various flexes.

Golfspan is independent and not pressured by manufacturers to recommend products. We were not paid for the reviews in this article. Our team has over 100 years of golf experience, has spent thousands of hours reviewing golf equipment, and has hand-picked these driver shafts. We may earn an affiliate commission when you purchase something through our retail links.

How To Buy The Best Driver Shaft For You

Golfers tend to look at the golf shaft flex as an indication of how strong they are and how fast their swing speed is.

There are several factors to consider when selecting the best shafts for drivers . Top driver shafts are manufactured from various materials, weights, flex, length, torque, and kick points. To get the combination correct, you must understand each component’s function.

To learn even more about shafts, you can check out our detailed golf shafts guide.

Club weight is one of the most important factors in the golf swing . This makes the selection of the best golf shaft material crucial.

Although most golf drivers and woods come standard with a graphite shaft, alternative options are available. I will briefly explain the various materials and their impact on the driver shaft.

Steel is the most frequently used material in iron shafts . The progress in quality and strength of graphite shafts are making major inroads into the steel shafts’ stronghold in the market.

Although steel is heavier than graphite, the benefit is that it adds accuracy to your drives. If you however prioritize distance, the lighter graphite shaft will enable you to swing slightly faster, thus adding distance.

Carbon steel, and sometimes stainless steel, are used in the manufacturing process of steel shafts.

Steel results in stronger, more durable, and less expensive shafts that produce less torque and lateral twisting than graphite shafts.

The predominant steel shafts are:

Stepped Steel Shaft

The shaft reduces in diameter from top to bottom via some steps at intervals. One strip of steel is used in the process with a wider diameter at the grip end than the club head end. It is rolled and mechanically drawn to the required length while steps are generated.

These shafts suit many swing types and are most frequently used in irons.

Rifle Steel Shafts

Rifle steel shafts are manufactured using a similar process to stepped shafts but without a reduction in diameter or any steps. This allows for a smooth look and the electronic calibration of flex throughout a set of clubs.

Graphite Shafts

Graphite is lighter than steel, allowing manufacturers to produce lighter shafts, allowing you to add speed to your swing. Higher ball speed results in more distance while sacrificing some accuracy.

Graphite shafts are made from carbon fiber strands for weight reduction. Carbon fiber is more expensive, thus making it more expensive.

Since the material is available in a variety of colors, the major brands can add a variety of descriptions and branding onto the graphite shaft. However, this results in a loss in durability as the shafts can chafe against the sides of the bag, resulting in scratches and paint loss.

Graphite shafts weigh between 50-85 grams compared to 120 grams of their steel counterparts.

Graphite shafts offer greater distances from today’s oversized titanium drivers, allowing shafts to be longer.

NanoFuse Shafts

Nanocrystalline alloy with a carbon fiber composite polymer sublayer is used to manufacture NanoFuse shafts.

The material’s inconceivably tiny and rigid grain structure offers the consistency of steel and the distance and feel benefits of graphite.

As mentioned earlier, the weight of your best driver golf shaft plays a significant role in the speed you can generate in the swing. The shaft weight is calculated before the shaft is cut to the required length.

More weight is required for left to right (draw) trajectory and lower spin, while a lighter shaft will produce the opposite.

Graphite driver shafts are between 0.12 to 0.13 pounds for men and 0.09 to 0.11 pounds for women.

Heavy shafts offer more control, lower torque, and stability in the clubface, leading to lower launch angles and more accuracy and consistency. In contrast, lighter shafts offer more speed and distance with a high launch angle.

The disadvantages of heavier shafts are less speed and lower spin, while light shafts contribute to inconsistent contact on the clubface and high ball flight.

Golf clubs are built around the industry standard for male golfers measuring 5 feet 9 inches and women golfers for 5 feet 7 inches.

Shafts measure 45 inches, with the maximum allowed by the governing bodies at 48 inches.

A longer shaft will increase your swing speed while decreasing the control you can exercise on the path. To achieve the optimum balance of speed and control it is extremely important to have the shaft cut down to the correct size keeping the impact of reducing the length on the shaft characteristics.

This video will give you some insights into the ideal driver shaft length.

The longer the shaft, the bigger the arc you can create and the faster the swing speed you can generate.

Why are all drivers not fitted with the maximum length shaft?

Although a longer shaft generates more speed, it will substantially impact your clubface’s feel and strike point.

Shafts that are too long will cause inconsistent face contact and promote heel-side impact, while shorter shafts generate a consistent strike pattern with impact on the toe.

Every ½ inch off-center contact results in a 7% loss of carrying distance.

The correct length shaft will result in solid contact repeatedly.

Heavier, stiffer shafts are ideal for better golfers for gains in distance and accuracy.

Shaft flex is more than a letter on the shaft that allows you to compete with your playing partners.

Flex is the EI profile of the shaft that defines the stiffness of a shaft from the tip stiffness through the butt stiffness, which is measured at different points in the shaft.

Static flex is the amount the shaft bends when the butt end is clamped and weight is applied to the butt end. The softer the flex is, the more the shaft will bend.

Frequency is the amount of sway in the shaft when the butt end is clamped and pulled to one side before release. The shaft weight can affect the sway, with light shafts having the highest frequency.

Tip flex or retroflex refers to the average stiffness at the club head side of the shaft. This is measured by clamping the tip end and applying weight to the butt end of the shaft. The tip flex affects the launch angle, with a softer tip producing a higher launch angle and spin rate.

Available flex

• Extra Stiff (X) for golfers with a swing speed of more than 110 mph.
• Stiff (S) for golfers with a swing speed between 100 and 110 mph.
• Regular (R) swing speed between 90 and 100 mph.
• Senior (S) / Amateur (A) for young golfers, senior golfers , and beginners with slower swing speeds between 80 to 90 mph.
• Ladies (L) for golfers with slower swing speeds below 80 mph.

Torque is the amount of shaft twist experienced during the golf swing measured in degrees and shown as a rating. More twist equals a higher rating. A higher rating produces a softer than a low rating.

A low ball flight is produced by low torques, and it increases as the torque increases.

Finding the best driver shaft for high swing speed requires less torque shafts, whilst slower swingers and slicers require more torque .

This is the point where the shaft bows most during the downswing and impacts the ball’s trajectory. A low kick point will bow near the clubhead, thus producing a higher trajectory. While a high kick point driver shaft will generate a low ball flight.

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There is no blanket answer to which is the best shaft for your driver. It depends on your swing and what you want out of your driver. Extra distance, more accuracy, a high kick point, etc. Most club fitters can get shafts with adaptors to fit the popular drivers on the market.

The highest concentration of a single shaft brand on the PGA tour is Fujikura driver shafts .

If you already have a fast swing speed and want to get the most distance out of it then an extra stiff shaft is best for you. If you need to improve the swing speed itself, a more flexible shaft is more appropriate.

Any shaft that is available in a seniors flex is ideal for low swing speed. The Mitsubishi Tensei is a good example of such a shaft.

Get yourself to a pro shop or a virtual golf course and measure your swing speed. You can use the following table to decide on the right flex for you.

You could start to see faults with your accuracy, especially if your swing speed to too slow for a stiff shaft. If you find yourself slicing or drawing a lot of shots, your shaft may be too stiff.

Final Thoughts

Selecting the right driver shaft is a rather complicated process, with various components playing a significant role.

Custom fitting can be achieved through a standard 4-step process, which is the most reliable way to improve your golf.

This article about the best driver shafts aims to provide you with a better understanding of what to consider in your assessment and some of the best shafts available.

In our assessment, the Diamana range from Mitsubishi stood out as the top driver haft for golfers of all levels, with a suitable option for anyone. All weight options and flex options are included in the range.

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The Graphite Design Tour AD VR shaft creates a stable feel with a profile that’s the opposite of what you would expect.  Modest, smooth kick feels like it’s giving your swing speed a boost.

Introduction

At a glance, the names of Graphite Design’s shafts seem bland.  When you realize they’re acronyms, however, they’ll often put a smile on your face.  The Tour AD VR, for instance, is meant to help you “Vanquish all Rivals.”  That alone got me excited to give it a test.

Graphically, the AD VR is the same as most of the other Tour AD shafts from Graphite Design.  It’s white in the butt section, striped under the branding, and a solid blue from the mid to tip.

What makes the AD VR stand out is the shade of blue .  It doesn’t translate perfectly in pictures, but it’s a beautiful matte blue with a hint of purple.  I can’t recall seeing any shaft quite like it.

Graphite Design does an unparalleled job of offering golfers insight into the feel of their shafts.  For each model, their website lists the stiffness of the butt, mid, and tip sections so that you can pick the exact feel you prefer.

GD lists the Tour AD VR as being “Firm+” in the butt section, “Medium” (softer) in the mid, and “Firm” in the tip.  In comparing that to the Tour AD DI , one of my favorite GD shafts, the butt is stiffer and the tip is softer.  That led me to expect a kick lower in the shaft, which is exactly what the Tour AD VR delivered.

The stiff butt section makes the AD VR feel very stable in the back swing and transition .  As the club gets parallel to the ground, there’s a controlled snap that feels like it’s about 2/3 of the way down the shaft.  For me, the amount of kick is perfect: enough to feel like the shaft is working, not so much that it feels out of control.

Performance

Regular readers know that my best performance typically comes with stiff tipped shafts.  After a recent run of successful testing with models that fit that description, I was a little leery about how a slightly softer profile would perform.  Thankfully, the quality materials and design of the Tour AD VR produced excellent results.

For me, the key to success with the Tour AD VR is the modest kick that I described above.  This shaft never feels torque-y or out of control , even though it does deliver a pleasant kick.  Even on mishits, the shaft feels very stable.  I could really lean into a swing or take it easy and still get predictable results .

The Graphite Design Tour AD VR is available as light as 40 grams in R2, R1, and stiff flex.  Those three choices, plus X flex, are available at 50 grams.  The 60 gram version has a S/R flex, stiff, and X, and the heaviest models, 70 and 80 grams, are only available in stiff and X.  Do note that the bend profile of the 40 gram version is different than the other weights.

Even if you don’t view your regular playing partners as “rivals,” I’ll bet you’d still like to “vanquish” them by blowing your tee shots past them.  If you’re fit for the right weight and flex, the Graphite Design Tour AD VR can certainly help you do that.  This is a shaft that provides a rare combination of active feel and stability.

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I’d be the first to say that the right shafts make all the difference, and especially fun to experiment with to find your best game on any given day or course condition.. But, $380 + tax for a Graphite Design shaft?

As deeply committed as I am to this game and my equipment I’m still reluctant to drop that weight of coin on a single shaft. I’ve come close to spending that amount, and I have a number of shafts in my rota that I enjoy having to tweak my game whenever it feels right.

There’s a $ threshold that’s hard for me to cross for a single shaft. If I was playing golf for a living I wouldn’t think twice about it. As with many sports there’s an entry level, the upgrade, the high end and then there’s the pro level. Seems the GD line falls into the latter group.

I’m not brand loyal, and I’m in a new driver every 1.5 seasons. There’s no guarantee that the $380+ shaft will fit into that next new driver, especially when every company has a different adjustable hosel fitting.

Must be nice however …maybe I’ll think about it. (Don’t tell my wife though. )

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Hi Matt, How would you (not GD) describe the difference between this and the DI as well as the Even Flow Black you liked a like?

Is out kind of somewhere in they middle?

Cheers Jason

The AD VR has a lower kick point than the EvenFlow Black and less action overall, in my opinion.

I got one of these shaft in my Rogue Sub Zero. I agree with everything that was said in this article. I have 115 SS. Launch is good around 11-13 but my spin is around 3000. Would you suggest tipping this an inch MATT? I’ve never tipped a shaft before. Happy with everything the shaft offers would just like spin down a few hundred revs to around 2500

If the shaft, in its current state, isn’t game-able, then tipping it is certainly worth a shot. Tipping is no guarantee of lower spin, so you could potentially be “ruining” an otherwise decent shaft. I would recommend working with a fitter to find a profile that’s more suitable to you.

I realise this is a late comment, but tipping a shaft with the profile of the VR (or the DI), will probably make it spinnier as you are trimming the amount of stiff tip section and thus making it play more like the soft middle section.

I don’t believe that is true because no matter what, the tip end of the shafts is the softest due to diameter. The butt end it the firmest and you are leaving more of it on the shaft.

What do you feel are the main differences between the VR and the DI? Feel, performance, etc.? Thanks for the great shaft reviews!

I have a full review of the AD DI here: https://pluggedingolf.com/graphite-designs-tour-ad-di-shaft-review/

Hi! How does this compare with the Diamana DF series?

We have a full review of the DF here: https://pluggedingolf.com/mca-diamana-df-shaft-review/

Would you say this shaft has a similar feel to the diamana ZF? Based on manufacturers’ specs it seems they have similar EI profiles, slights firmer mid and tip sections with softer more active mid section. Did you find that to be the case ?

Broadly speaking, they feel similar to me.

Hi Matt, Do you feel that the VR is the easiest Graphite Design shaft to hit a high draw with low spin? I think Iz spins more and TP is fade bias. I’ve never hit the Di.

It depends on the individual’s fit with a given shaft, so I can’t give you an answer that will work for everyone. For me, the VR is one of the easier GD shafts to turn over because the tip is softer.

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Shaft Test: Graphite Design’s new Tour AD-TP versus the famous Tour AD-DI

With a similar profile to the company’s famous Tour AD-DI shaft, and a few new technologies for a slightly different ball flight, Graphite Design’s new Tour AD-TP shaft will surely entice a legion of high-spin golfers.

The new shafts are made for a mid launch and low spin rates, according to Graphite Design’s website, while the Tour AD-DI shafts are made for mid/high to high launch angles and low to low/mid spin rates. Certainly, they are in the same wheelhouse, but for anyone looking to create a slightly more penetrating ball flight with lower launch and lower spin, the new shaft could be their winning ticket.

To accomplish its performance, the AD-TP shafts are made with a faster taper rate from the lower-mid section to the tip of the shaft, and use an all-new graphite material from Toray Industries called T1100G carbon fiber pre-preg. They also use Toray’s Nanoalloy technology in the tip section, which was first introduced in Graphite Design’s Tour AD-DI. It help golfers gain more control of the club face by resisting torque.  Read more about the Tour AD-TP shaft’s tech here .

Here’s the bend profile of the Tour AD-TP shafts, according to Graphite Design’s website:

And here’s how the Tour AD-TP shafts stack up versus the other Tour AD shafts:

As you can see, the Tour AD-TP (top row) compared to the Tour AD-DI (bottom row) will have a firmer mid and butt section, but will also have the familiar stiff tip section.

Personally, I’ve tested just about every new mainstream driver shaft that’s come out in the past three years, and I just haven’t been able to find something that matches my swing like the Tour AD-DI. As a golfer who fights a nasty hook and too much spin, it’s the stiffness and stability of the tip of the shaft that makes me comfortable enough to “go at it.” I’m also a Mets fan, so I like the orange color.

But for whatever reason, my golfing brain finds other shafts to load and unload way differently, either forcing me to flip or block drives, leading to tragic results. So although I often test the latest and greatest golf shafts for you, the GolfWRX readers, I’ve all but given up on other shafts making it into my gamer driver. Yes, other shafts have given me “more optimal” numbers in a Trackman environment, but there’s nothing optimal about feeling like you’re going to duck hook the ball off the planet with OB stakes left.

When Graphite Design announced a new shaft with a similar profile that’s made to create a slightly more penetrating trajectory, however, I’ll admit I was excited to try it. Let’s see how the numbers played out.

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. I conducted my testing at the Launch Pad at Carl’s Golfland on TrackMan 4 using premium golf balls.

Magenta = Tour AD-TP (tipped 1 inch)

Observations

— Shots with the un-tipped shaft trended to the right. It felt like the face was opening on the downswing and I couldn’t turn my shots over. The data solidifies for me that performance matches my feel, and that I do indeed need a tipped shaft.

— The AD-DI shaft had the highest spin (2953 rpm), highest landing angle, most height (122.1 feet) and launched the highest (13.7 degrees).

— The AD-TP (tipped 1 inch) carried 4.9 yards shorter than the Tour AD-DI, but went 3.7 yards longer in total. This shows how much more penetrating the ball flight with a AD-TP shaft can be.

— Spin rate dropped from 2953 rpm with the Tour AD-DI (tipped 1 inch) to 2460 rpm with the AD-TP (tipped 1 inch).

— With nearly identical clubhead speed, ball speed and smash factors, it’s clear the Tour AD-TP was offering better numbers and tighter dispersion for me.

The Takeaway

The Graphite Design Tour AD-TP shaft is currently selling for $500 at retail. Based on the improvement I saw in my numbers, I would say that the new shaft is worth the value for my swing. The profile and new materials are a match for me in regards to ball flight characteristics and feel. I would describe the feel as “smooth-stiff, with a stable tip.”

Of course, it’s important to undergo a proper fitting, as you saw that the un-tipped version of the Tour AD-GP shaft was giving me fits. But, if you’re like me and struggle with high spin rates and inconsistency, the Tour AD-TP shaft may help you find more accuracy… and a bit more distance, too.

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Nov 21, 2016 at 7:20 pm

Confidence is worth a ton…so if the shoe fits….

Bottom line find one for a song and play it!

Oct 31, 2016 at 1:36 pm

Andrew, the author of this review, comments about hitting duck hooks because that is his miss when he uses a shaft that doesn’t “fit” his swing style. It is the same issue I fight. The fact he has peppered the right side of the grid would be comforting for him. All in all, Andrew fits the new TP shaft pretty well.

Oct 30, 2016 at 11:57 pm

Some shafts get progressively weaker to the tip (Rogue, AD-DI), many increase stiffness into the tip (most other GD tour AD models, Kuro Kage) To assume all shafts need to be tipped just seems uninformed. Tipping off stiffness in a shaft like a AD-BB is just going to lower the kick point and give you a softer tip; exact opposite of tipping a AD-DI.

Oct 30, 2016 at 11:05 pm

Wow the author tried really hard to say this is better. The chart looks pretty much the same for all three shafts as far as landing zone. Just one leftward (I’m guess more of a hook) shot skewed the oval left. Unless he’s a left hander, none of his shots were hooks, rather either push or slices. Strange for him to say that he’s fighting a hook when he didn’t hit any.

The real difference does seem to be one offering more roll and one more carry due to launch angle changes I’m guessing due to the stiffer mid and butt sections. Worth it? The argument seems a bit thin.

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Recently went to TrueSpec and the best driver shaft for me was the "Graphite Design Tour AD TSG Blue 65 X". I was told this was a shaft that's proprietary to TrueSpec and the profile falls between a Tour AD DI and BB. Does anyone know more about the proprietary TrueSpec shaft? Appreciate it

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I was fit into this shaft for my fairway wood. I called graphite design to ask them about it, and they explained that the profile is indeed unique and somewhat sits between the XC and BB.

Hope that helps!

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On 2/24/2021 at 6:34 PM, mistaklavin said: I was fit into this shaft for my fairway wood. I called graphite design to ask them about it, and they explained that the profile is indeed unique and somewhat sits between the XC and BB.   Hope that helps!

Probably a dumb question but how did you contact them directly? Is there a phone number on their site to call?

5 hours ago, Chipperyamane said: Probably a dumb question but how did you contact them directly? Is there a phone number on their site to call?

 Yeah, I just went to the graphite design website and I believe their number was under the contact us section. 

55 minutes ago, mistaklavin said:  Yeah, I just went to the graphite design website and I believe their number was under the contact us section. 

Thanks! Someone in another thread gave me someone’s email but I will also look into phoning. 

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