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Tour AD 55-115 Iron Shafts Product Page

The Tour AD 55-115g Iron Shafts complement the premium Tour AD wood and hybrid series of shafts very well. The Tour AD Irons are designed and manufactured exclusively at the Graphite Design factory headquarters in Japan and are available in a jet black color with white bands and silver rings and in weight ranges from 55 grams to 115 grams.

The Tour AD 55-115g Irons feature a discrete length and constant weight shaft profile, meaning each individual shaft length is designed for each individual iron club loft and each shaft length maintains the same shaft weight from the longest to the shortest club to provide the best feel, balance and performance. The Tour AD 55g-115g iron shafts all have a .355” taper tip.

The Tour AD-55,-65,-75g shafts are available in flexes of Regular and Stiff and are designed to promote mid/high ball flight and mid spin. The Tour AD-85g shafts are available in flexes of Regular and Stiff and are designed to promote mid ball flight and mid spin. The Tour AD-95g shafts are available in men’s flexes of Stiff and X-Stiff and are designed to promote mid ball flight and low/mid spin.

The Tour AD-105 & AD-115g iron models are a combo-flex Stiff/X-Stiff flex offering designed to produce a lower, piercing ball flight with low/mid spin rates. Contact Pro’s Choice sales for additional details.

Take advantage of the superior distance with precise accuracy that Graphite Design shafts can offer and give the Tour AD premium iron graphite shafts a try in your next set of irons. Revolutionary technology, design and the most advanced materials are trademarks in all Graphite Design shafts, resulting in the highest quality premium golf shafts on the market today. Validating the company’s “Tour AD” logo, all of Graphite Design’s Tour proven shafts are specifically designed to promote a gain in A ccuracy and D istance.

Features & Technology:

• High modulus, premium, aerospace quality carbon fiber materials.
• Graphite Design proprietary M aterial S tiffness I ntegration ( MSI ) design philosophy and technology.

Bend Profile:

Performance:

• Designed to be very versatile with multiple weights available to promote Low/Mid to Mid/High launch angles with Low/Mid to Mid ball spin rates.
• MSRP – AD 55g – 95g: $140
• MSRP – AD 105g-115g: $375

Tip Trimming:

• The Tour AD 55g-115g Iron shafts are all .355″ Taper Tip shafts, therefore Pro’s Choice recommends only Butt Trimming them to your desired club length.
• Pro’s Choice encourages consulting a PGA Professional or qualified club builder to help you determine the correct shaft and length for your swing profile and to meet your goals.
• Improper installation may affect the intended performance of the shaft. Warranty is for material and workmanship of our products. Improper installation voids warranty of product.

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Graphite Design Tour AD Iron Shafts

Last month we took a detailed look at the Graphite Design Tour AD shafts and tested eight different driver shafts and compared them to each other. Once that came out, we received a lot of requests for more information on the Tour AD iron shafts, so here is a new episode of TESTED! Where we put the gear to the test and show the swings and data and then break it down for you.

In this episode of TESTED! we take a detailed look at the Graphite Design Tour AD 95 iron shafts and show off some swings and breakdown the data, with a little bit of tech talk mixed in.

Do you play graphite iron shafts now? Have you tried out the Graphite Design lineup before? If you like the content above, do not forget to subscribe to  THP TV  so you never miss a new episode of TESTED! or any of our other videos that come out.

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Graphite Design Tour AD DI Shaft Review

Introduction.

The 2024 Graphite Design Tour AD DI shaft is a high-performance golf shaft that is designed to help golfers hit the ball longer and straighter. It is made from high-quality materials, including Torayca T1100G carbon fiber and nanoalloy. These materials make the shaft strong, lightweight, and durable.

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The Tour AD DI shaft is available in a variety of weights and flexes to suit all types of golfers. It is also available in a variety of colors, including black, orange, and blue.

The Tour AD DI shaft is a popular choice among professional golfers and tour players. It is also a good choice for amateur golfers who are looking for a high-performance shaft that will help them to improve their driving distance and accuracy.

Which Type of Golfer Does It Cater To?

The Graphite Design Tour AD DI shaft is a versatile shaft that can be used by golfers of all skill levels. However, it is especially well-suited for players with faster swing speeds and/or those who are looking for a high launch and low spin. The DI shaft is also a good choice for players who are looking for a smooth and stable feel.

Model Breakdown

The Graphite Design Tour AD DI shaft is available in a variety of models, each with its own unique characteristics. The most popular models include:

The standard model, which is designed to provide a high launch and low spin, with a smooth and stable feel.

Tour AD DI-6

A stiffer version of the standard model, designed for players with faster swing speeds.

Tour AD DI-6X

The stiffest version of the DI shaft, designed for players with the fastest swing speeds.

The Graphite Design Tour AD DI shaft features a number of technologies that make it one of the most popular shafts on the market. These technologies include:

• Torayca T1100G carbon fiber: This ultra-high modulus carbon fiber provides exceptional strength and stability.
• Fast Taper Technology (FTT): This technology reduces the taper of the shaft in the midsection, which results in a smoother and more powerful release.
• Nanoalloy: This material is added to the shaft to improve its durability and reduce vibration.

The Graphite Design Tour AD DI shaft is available in a variety of weights and flexes to suit all types of golfers. The following table shows the available specs:

Pros & Cons

The Graphite Design Tour AD DI shaft has a number of pros and cons, which are summarized below:

• High launch and low spin
• Smooth and stable feel
• Durable and vibration-resistant
• Available in a variety of weights and flexes
• Can be expensive
• Not suitable for all golfers, especially those with slower swing speeds

Player/User Comments

Here are some positive player/user comments about the Graphite Design Tour AD DI shaft:

“I love the Tour AD DI shaft! It gives me the high launch and low spin that I need to hit long, straight drives.” “The Tour AD DI shaft is the best shaft that I have ever used. It feels great and it helps me to hit my driver more consistently.” “I have been using the Tour AD DI shaft for a few months now and I am very impressed. It has helped me to improve my driving distance and accuracy.” “The Tour AD DI shaft is a bit expensive, but it is worth the investment. It is a high-quality shaft that will last for many years.” “I am a high handicapper, but I still find the Tour AD DI shaft to be very playable. It helps me to hit my driver more consistently and it has also helped me to improve my distance.”

The 2024 Graphite Design Tour AD DI shaft is one of the most popular shafts on the market for a reason. It is a versatile shaft that can be used by golfers of all skill levels and it offers a number of benefits, including a high launch, low spin, smooth feel, and durability. If you are looking for a new shaft for your driver, the Tour AD DI is definitely worth considering.

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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.

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Tour AD DI Hybrid Shaft Review – Specs, Flex, Weight

The Tour AD DI Hybrid shaft boasts some of the same technologies as shafts produced by more well-known brands.

It has a lot to offer…for the right kind of player. Are you a good fit for this hybrid graphite/carbon fiber shaft?

Find out as I tell you about my experience testing the Tour AD DI.

Tour AD DI Shaft Overview

I have tested one or two Tour AD shafts in the past and the Tour AD DI Hybrid has the same visual effect as the others.

To put it frankly, the Tour AD DI Hybrid looks very busy. It has a metallic white/orange color scheme but it’s the labeling that really stands out.

The brand name, model name, flex and weight indications are all in different fonts which gives the shaft a rather hectic look.

But I loved the feel of this shaft so much that I was easily able to overlook its rather noisy look.

The Tour AD DI has a progressively stiff bend profile: it’s stiff in the tip, a bit lighter in the midsection and soft in the butt.

This creates a very smooth transition even when you really load up on it. I particularly loved the stiff tip section because it allowed for accuracy that you don’t often get in such an active shaft.

The Tour AD DI Hybrid comes in four weight classes: 75g, 85g, 95g and 105g.

The range of weights makes this shaft a good option for players of all skill levels. After all, who couldn’t benefit from superb smoothness and accuracy akin to much stiffer shafts?

Why is the Tour AD DI So Popular?

 The Tour AD DI feels fast even if you don’t swing fast.

It feels fluid through transition and through the ball so you don’t waste a drop of swing speed energy.

And my numbers were the proof. During testing, my smash factor stayed between the 1.3 and 1.4 range.

So I would reckon that part of what makes this shaft so popular is its uncanny ability to transfer swing energy into the ball

How Does the Tour AD DI Hybrid Perform?

I tested the Tour AD DI Hybrid 85g in stiff flex.

The first thing I do when testing any shaft is bend it between both hands. Surprisingly, this gives me a good idea of how it’s going to perform.

The Tour AD DI Hybrid didn’t bend so easily under the force of my hands so I thought, at first, that it would play a bit stiff and boardy.

Well, it might be time to re-think my hand bend practice because it did not indicate the performance of this shaft.

The Tour AD DI Hybrid, even in stiff flex felt remarkably smooth but gave the accuracy of a stiff shaft.

I plugged the Tour AD DI into my 4-hybrid and my spin rates stayed in the 3500 and 400 RPM spin range. This allowed me to thread the needle on narrow fairways and deftly avoid hazards.

The torque was perfect for me but you can get less or more torque just by choosing a higher or lower weight class.

So we know that the Tour AD DI offers great club head speed (smash factor), keeps spin low and allows for straight flight.

Now let’s talk about distance. My average carry with the Tour AD DI was 164.5 yards. The rollout was pronounced due to the low spin so my average total distance was 180.9 yards.

Tour AD DI Hybrid Shaft Specs

What flexes are available what swing speeds do they suit.

Regular is a good flex for 70-80 MPH swingers.

Stiff is good for about 81-95 MPH swingers and extra stiff for 96-105 MPH swingers.

What Weights Are Available? What Swing Speeds Do They Suit?

The 75g and 85g weights should cover players in the 70-90 MPH swing speed range while the 95g and 105g weights would work for players in the 91-105 MPH swing speed range.

Why is it So Good?

The Tour AD DI Hybrid is a good shaft because it combines distance with accuracy.

It feels fluid and pliable which also helps when you need to finagle the shaft in order to dig the ball out of the rough.

Tour AD DI Hybrid First Impressions

At first, I thought the Tour AD DI would be too boardy in stiff flex.

But that was not the case at all. The Tour AD DI ended up being exceptionally fast without sending the ball spinning off-line.

Key Features & Performance

The Tour AD DI features a carbon/graphite design that allows for incredible stability in a lightweight package.

The tip has been stiffened to offer better club head control at impact as well.

Tour AD DI Hybrid Review

I tested this shaft with my 4H but I actually think it would work better in a 3H when you need that extra distance. It offers a nice, mid launch that can easily be worked a bit higher.

Tour AD DI Hybrid Pros & Cons

• Great smash factor
• Smooth transition
• Offers straight flight
• Great distance
• Workable in the rough
• Stopping power isn’t great
• Busy graphics and lettering

Overall Score: 97/100

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Who Should Buy it?

To be honest, I might have given this shaft a perfect score if not for the lack of stopping power.

This isn’t the shaft you want to plug into your hybrids if you’re attacking a lot of greens with them.

But for the rest of us mortals, the Tour AD DI Hybrid is fantastic for garnering extra distance.

This is more-or-less a point-and-shoot shaft as well so it will help anyone who is struggling with accuracy.

Plus, it comes in a wide variety of weights and flexes so it is viable for many different swing speeds.

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Tour AD Driving Iron 95 Orange, S Flex

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The Tour AD Utility Driving Iron shafts are a great complement to the popular Tour AD premium Wood, Hybrid and Iron shafts. Available in two weights of 85 grams and 95 grams, the Tour AD Utility Driving Iron shafts are designed and manufactured exclusively at the Graphite Design factory headquarters in Japan utilizing the same technology found in the Tour AD wood series.

The Tour AD Utility Driving Iron shafts are designed to work with the modern Utility Driving Iron heads that have recently become popular. They come in two color options of orange with white bands and green rings and black with white bands and silver rings. The 85g shaft is available in Stiff flex and the 95g shaft comes in Stiff and X-Stiff and all come in a single shaft length of 39.0” and with a .355” taper tip.

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Graphite Design Tour AD DI Hybrid Shafts

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The Tour AD DI “DEEP IMPACT” Hybrid shafts are designed to provide golfers with more power and stability in a hybrid golf shaft.

The Tour AD DI Hybrid is designed with the same performance characteristics as the Tour AD DI Wood shafts for a mid/high trajectory with mid spin and pin point accuracy. Players of all skill levels will benefit from the exceptional control, workability and superior performance of the Tour AD DI Hybrid shafts. The result, the Tour AD DI Hybrid shaft delivers players to the next level of superior distance with consistent trajectory control and will create a “DEEP IMPACT” on your game!

Revolutionary technology, design and the most advanced materials are trademarks in all Graphite Design shafts, making them the highest quality premium golf shafts on the market today. Validating the company’s “Tour AD” logo, all of Graphite Design’s PGA Tour-proven shafts are specifically designed to promote a gain in Accuracy and Distance.

• Designed with the same performance characteristics as the Tour AD DI Wood shafts, providing a mid/high trajectory with mid spin and pin point accuracy.
• Players of all skill levels will benefit from the exceptional control, workability and superior performance of the Tour AD DI Hybrid shafts.

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SST PURE identifies asymmetries that exist in every golf shaft and locates each shaft's most stable orientation. This results in more consistent performance and uniform feel from club to club.

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Shafts are tip trimmed (if required) to manufacturer’s recommendations. For steel shafts, we abrade the tips. For graphite shafts, we remove the polyurethane coating. When you receive your shaft, all you need to do is mix epoxy, install and align. After the epoxy is cured, cut to your final playing length from the butt end and install the grip.

Tip & Butt Trimming - $4.95

Shafts are tip trimmed (if required) to manufacturer’s recommendations. For steel shafts, we abrade the tips. For graphite shafts, we remove the polyurethane coating. After tip trimming and prepping, the shafts are butt trimmed to the desired final playing length*.

Club Playing Length

Our playing length chart is available here .

* The exact model, club head number, and desired final playing length is required for butt trimming to be possible.

* The club number and or loft is require for tip prepping on most parallel (.335" and .370") golf shafts.

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Graphite Design Tour AD VF Shaft Review

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The Graphite Design Tour AD VF shaft is a low launch, low spin shaft that wants your most aggressive swings.  Excellent dispersion.  Stout, one-piece feel.

Introduction

The Graphite Design Tour AD VF shaft is at the center of one of the happiest coincidences in recent golf equipment history.  Shortly after its introduction, this red and black shaft made its way into the bag of the golfer who made red and black his signature, Tiger Woods .  With the kind of hype that money can’t buy, the VF – which stands for Victory Force – is now available to golfers everywhere.  I tested one to see if it can help power your on course victories this season.

While Graphite Design claims that the Tour AD VF wasn’t made with Tiger in mind, it would be hard to imagine a shaft more perfectly designed for the Big Cat.  The upper is a deep, rich red that is visually stunning, especially in contrast with the jet black lower portion.  It’s a great demonstration of the fact that you don’t need gaudy graphics to be eye-catching if you pick the right colors.

Speaking of graphics, the Graphite Design Tour AD VF sticks to the script of the Tour AD shafts that have come before.  The “Graphite Design” branding is split over the color shift.  On the “logo down” side, there are simply black and red rings.  With the exception of the small “Accuracy & Distance” mark, the lower third of the shaft is free of distractions .

The Graphite Design Tour AD VF sits at the top of the Graphite Design pyramid of stiffness .  This is their stiffest profile, rating a Firm+ (butt), Stiff (mid), Very Stiff (tip) from Graphite Design.  The shaft nearest in tip stiffness is the Tour AD UB [review HERE ] which rates a Stiff+.

Giving the Tour AD VF a wiggle, I felt just a hint of flex in the mid section.  During the swing, that largely went away.  This is a shaft for the player that wants a “one-piece” feel without the shaft bending or kicking noticeably.  It’s not harsh feeling, but it does demand a strong effort from you.

In the past, I’ve described some super stiff shafts as laughing at your strongest swings.  In X-flex (the correct flex for my speed), the Graphite Design Tour AD VF didn’t laugh at me, but I knew I was never going to “win.”  It was like running with a friend who is much faster than you but isn’t trying to hurt your feelings .  When I bumped up to the TX, I did feel laughed at – I don’t have the speed to make that work.

Finally, I was able to compare the Tour AD VF to the modern classic Tour AD DI [review HERE ].  Both shafts are rated low spin by Graphite Design, but the AD DI feels completely different with a smooth, pronounced kick.  This is a great illustration of the fact that not all low spin shafts need to feel the same.

Performance

The calling card of the Graphite Design Tour AD VF is low launch, low spin .  Those were the first two things that I noticed when I started my testing.  Virtually every drive came out on a piercing trajectory and hit the ground running.  If you’re looking to bring down your spin or get more out of drives in a windy environment, the Tour AD VF will deliver.  For players that want low spin without the low launch, you might consider the Graphite Design Tour AD IZ [review HERE ].

As I noted earlier, this is a shaft that wants to be swung aggressively, and it encourages that by keeping the dispersion tight .  What’s unique about the Tour AD VF – at least for me – is that it’s not strictly “anti-left” in the way that some low/low shafts are.  I was able to hit a soft draw or a soft cut equally well.  Where it excels is in keeping those shot shapes gentle.  Unless I made a really poor swing, I didn’t see the ball curving more than I wanted.

When I went to the Graphite Design Tour AD VF in TX flex, it felt much more “anti-left.”  Even with an aggressive swing and a strong intent, I could barely square the face, let alone get the ball to draw.  If you’re seeking a hooker-killer, the AD VF can be it, you may just need a stiffer flex.

I also ran the VF against the Tour AD DI which felt world’s different.  First, I could dial my swing down to sub-100% effort, which was refreshing after numerous all-out swings.  Also, my dispersion shifted left.  I don’t think the AD DI is particularly draw-biased, but compared to the AD VF, it felt that way to me.

The Graphite Design Tour AD VF is offered in weights ranging from 40 to 80 grams .  At the lightest weight, the Tour AD VF is available in stiff, regular, and senior flexes.  Moving up to 50 grams retains those three options and adds the X flex.  At 60 grams, there is a stiff/regular, stiff, X, and Tour X.  The 70 gram model has just stiff and X.  Finally, at 80 grams GD offers X and Tour X.

While I would not typically suggest that recreational players emulate Tiger Woods’s equipment decisions, the Graphite Design Tour AD VF shaft is one that you might consider.  If you’re a high spin player who wants to get into more optimal numbers, this is definitely one to try at your next fitting.

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What kind of numbers are you looking for when testing out a shaft? I tried the VF found your review very similar to my impressions

I’m not sure what you mean. Are you asking what numbers I think are optimal or what metrics I’m using to evaluate the shaft?

Just curious if there’s a certain criteria you look for in choosing a shaft that works for you

Because of my impact dynamics, I’m able to get a lot of distance out of almost any shaft – I don’t need a shaft to reduce spin for me. Because of that, my focus is on feel and dispersion.

I swing about 105mph but generate high spin. I might try this shaft out. Just deciding between the S and X flex. Do you recommend a certain flex at 105MPH?

Thanks for the detailed review.

My recommendation is always to get fit. With this shaft, I think a stiff could easily stretch to 105 MPH depending on the player’s feel preference.

How does the VF feel in the butt section ? I’m a lefty swinging right handed so I pull hard with my left arm in the transition and I always had issues issue with GD shafts that I find too soft (for my swing) in the handle. Curious also to know how it compares to a Ventus Red or Blue feel wise. Thanks

You can find all my previous Ventus reviews here for comparison: https://pluggedingolf.com/?post_type=post&s=ventus

What, no price? Your articles seem to always have a price point. Must be $1k or something crazy like that.

I rarely put the price in shaft reviews because not many golfers buy them online, they get them from a fitter, and prices vary. Graphite Design tends to be $350-400.

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Looking for a regular flex possibly with a Callaway tip.

Driver:  Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Max  / Ventus Blue Velocore

3 Wood: Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Max / Ventus Blue Velocore

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Graphite Design Tour AD-75 Iron Shaft

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Performance iron shaft made in Japan
• Launch trajectory range: High
• Spin range: Mid
• Soft section with soft tip
• Speed recommendation: <70 mph
• Tapered tip - 0.355 Tip OD
• Available in flexes Regular and Stiff

TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES

• High modulus, premium, aerospace quality carbon fiber materials.
• Premium shaft line using advanced Material Stiffness Integration (MSI) technology

PERFORMANCE

• Designed to be very versatile with multiple weights available to promote Low/Mid to Mid/High launch angles with Low/Mid to Mid ball spin rates.

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