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Graphite Designs Tour AD DI Shaft Review

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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.

Check out the low launch, low spin Tour AD VF HERE

Introduction

The goal of any manufacturer is to build hype around their product organically. Smothering the consumer with ads is fine, but it’s nothing compared to the consumer seeing all of their friends talking about and using a product. That latter scenario is what seemed to happen overnight with the Graphite Designs Tour AD DI shaft.

From Charles Howell III to Tiger Woods to Adam Scott, it felt like every PGA Tour pro was playing the orange “Deep Impact,” and every forum was chattering about it. 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 PGA Tour swings.

Love the AD DI but want something new? Check out the Graphite Design Tour AD UB HERE

Graphite Designs has a formula for the graphics of their Tour AD shafts, and the DI doesn’t vary from it. It’s primarily one solid color with some rings in the mid-butt area and very simple graphics . While some of the colors are bold, the graphics are no nonsense.

Unlike most of their line up, the AD DI does come in two flavors: black and the signature orange . Go stealth or stand out, the choice is yours.

Somehow I missed out on the AD DI craze a couple years ago, but after one swing I immediately understood what all the fuss was about. This shaft has a tremendous kick to it, but it never feels out of control. The company’s description is “Medium” in the butt and mid and “Stiff” in the tip, which matches my assessment exactly. You get a smooth, powerful kick through impact, but the tip doesn’t feel loose or torque-y, even on mishits.

As an aside, kudos to Graphite Designs for taking all the voodoo out of shaft descriptions. For each of their shafts, they describe the butt, mid, and tip sections on a scale that ranges from “Very Stiff” to “Soft.” This makes it easy to figure out what you might like and what you want to try next.

Performance

When I love the feel of a shaft, chances are its going to perform well for me. That was certainly the case with the Graphite Designs AD DI.

I started my testing with the stiff flex version of the AD DI. The smooth kick made me feel like I was delivering effortless power to the ball, and the results were very solid. When I bumped up to the X flex, things got even better. The kick was slightly less pronounced, as you’d expect, but the consistency of the results was through the roof. Every shot was near the center of the face, and the monitor was showing the same push-draw time after time .

For players who haven’t hit Graphite Designs shafts and can’t make use of their feel chart, I would say that the AD DI is a mix of the Diamana Blue and White shafts. It has the smooth feel and pronounced kick of the blue with the strong tip of the white. For me, that adds up to great consistency with tremendous feel .

Prior to this review, my experience with Graphite Designs shafts had been minimal, but now the AD DI is making a serious push to go in the bag. It blends some of the best attributes of my favorite shafts, and the performance simply can’t be argued with. Waiting to get this into play is just one more reason that this winter is going to feel really long.

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First of all, I thank you for your website. Passionate about golf and about gear of golf , you are for me , the website number one on the subject .

I particularly appreciated your review of the ADDI shaft. GRAPHITE DESIGN being one of my favorite trademarks. I hope that others tests of the range are going to follow. Thank you again ! Excuse-me for my broken English. Patrick

Hey Matt, always enjoy reading your reviews. This GD Tour AD DI is a shaft I keep hearing about and seeing in clubs over the years. It was no surprise to hear you were impressed by it, but it was really interesting to see that you were concentrating on the proper flex for yourself(S vs. XS). With that said, I was wondering what your thoughts are on the Stiff shaft. I know you will ultimately fall back on getting fit….understood. But given what you experienced for yourself, which appeared to be that you need the XS shaft for your swing speed to maximize accuracy, what would you venture the S flex would be good for in terms of swing speed? Assuming a smooth swing and 102-103 mph….S flex? Once again, I know a fitting is absolutely a must, but what swing speed range do you think might benefit best from the S flex AD DI shaft?

The thing that impressed me about the AD DI is that I could have been very happy playing the S, I just preferred the shot shape with the X. The S is also so smooth, I think it could work all the way down to, perhaps 95 MPH. Around 100 MPH is probably the sweet spot.

Matt, surprised it has taken so long to try out this iconic shaft. I am 100 SS and the GD DI 60 Stiff is the shaft I keep coming back to. Best feel yet never seems overpowered. Also agreed with the comment that it sits between the Diamana Blue and White. More stable than the Blue and more feel than the White.

And if you want that next level of stiffness / low ball flight try the BB. I noticed Kaymer just moved from DI to BB in driver, but kept DI in other woods. It also comes in Black which I think was a special order/ request from Adam Scott a few years back.

First of all I thank you for your site !

For me you are the number one ! I particularly appreciated your review of the ADDI ; GD being one of my favorites trademarks I hope that others tests of the range are going to follow

thank you again Patrick ( paris)

We will have a review of the AD TP coming soon and hopefully more to follow after that. Any models in particular that you’re interested in?

Thank you Matt !

a review of the AD TP would be perfect ! AD MT too !

Thanks, Matt. As it is often said the shaft is the “engine” of the club and the key to proper fitting. For us mere mortals, may I presume that this shaft also comes in a “Regular” form for slower swing speeds? Thanks again. Steve

Yes, it’s available in R2 (senior) through X.

I have the AD DI-7s shaft in my TaylorMade 2017 M2 3 wood. It’s the best club I’ve ever owned. My swing speed is around 105mph, yet I feel as if however hard I swing with this shaft, it just copes and continues to deliver. The feel is exquisite. Now all I have to do is see if I can find a driver to put this shaft into!

Hi Matt, I have just purchased a Ping G400 Max Driver…Reg stock stand.shaft. I am 70 yo on 18 h/c. Would I benefit from fitting an Ad Di Shaft ? In a regular form. My swing speed is around 90 to100. Can I buy in Australia?

I’m not sure who distributes Graphite Design in Australia.

There’s no inherent reason why the AD DI would be better than the stock PING shaft. The only way it would be better is if it’s a better fit for your swing, which you could find out by working with a high quality club fitter.

Love the podcast!

Are these averages from the S or X flex?

This was a while back but I believe the X was the better fit.

What was your ball flight with the S?

I’m not going to be able to reliably tell you any more than is in the review, this was written quite a while back.

Great review. How would you compare this shaft to the Tensei series? Also, in the past have you ever put together a shaft comparison chart?

There are a lot of different profiles in the Tensei series, but overall both the Tensei and Graphite Designs shafts are consistent and high quality. I have not put together a shaft comparison chart because we encourage everyone to be fit.

Hi Matt, I have the choice of the Di 60g stiff or VENTUS Black 6 60g in New St200 G, VENTUS is newer to market, what do you think.?

I would suggest getting fit and finding the best option for your swing. If you want to know what fits my swing, you can see my WITB here: https://pluggedingolf.com/about/matt-saternus/matts-whats-in-the-bag/

Hey Matt, Hopefully you still remember the feel of this shaft since it was reviewed a number of years ago…. In the review you stated that the feel was somewhere between Diamana BF and DF. Now I am curious to know whether the feel of the AD DI is similar to the Diamana ZF in your experience since the ZF is considered to be in between DF and BF regarding feel. I know you did the review on the ZF already but maybe I am just looking for a confirmation. Hope you can answer my question, thanks!

Overall, yes, they’re somewhat similar.

would you recommend AD_D1 7x for a senior who’s swing speed is down?

A 70 gram X flex is not something I would recommend for someone whose speed is going down, unless it’s going down from a truly elite level.

Are you able to share what head(s) you had conducted this shaft review with? As always appreciate you and plugged in.

Thanks, Mike

I always test with my gamer, the PING G425 Max.

I demoed the DI-6s with a fitter a while back and he thought it was my best fit from what we had available. However my club head SS is only mid, maybe high 90s, which according to GD suggests a stiff- regular. The fitter doesn’t have a SR with a Ping tip to demo. I’m playing a Ping tour 65 stiff ok right now but the DI was better.

If anything, the DI-6 stiff plays smoother/less demanding than the Ping tour stiff, true? Apparently the DI-6s might play ok down to mid 90s as you mentioned? Otoh worst case, a stiff-regular wouldn’t be flimsy, true?

Thanks for any thoughts…$370 shaft, good grief:-)

Yes, I think the AD-DI will feel softer/smoother than the PING Tour in the same flex. Personally, I would be hesitant to buy anything I hadn’t tested, especially for $370. If you thought the stiff felt good and it worked well, I would stick with that rather than taking a chance on the SR.

Does anyone have experience with the 105x hybrid/driving iron shaft? Thoughts? Is it “too stiff”?

Good morning! I wanted to see if you could share a thought or two comparing the Tour AD DI vs the Ventus TR Red. Thanks

I have a full review of the Ventus TR Red here: https://pluggedingolf.com/fujikura-ventus-tr-red-shaft-review/

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Graphite Design Tour AD DI Shaft Review – Specs, Flex, Weight

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?

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

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.

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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

Overall Score: 98/100

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Who Should Buy it?

Firstly, you’ll need deep pockets to score the Graphite Design Tour AD DI.

We’ve not seen it retail for any less than $200 (new). But in this case, you get what you pay for. The Graphite Design Tour AD DI is a phenomenal shaft that can work for all swing speeds and tempos.

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Graphite Design Tour AD DI Wood Shaft

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

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TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES

DI TECHNOLOGY- Consisting of the advanced, 3rd generation of Toray Composites Nano-Alloy Material Technology for increased stability in the mid to tip region and unsurpassed feel.
50 ton premium, aerospace quality carbon fiber materials.
Graphite Design Proprietary Material Stiffness Integration (MSI) design philosophy.

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Designed to promote Mid/High to High launch angles with Low to Low/Mid ball spin rates.

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The Graphite Design Tour AD Deep Impact graphite wood shaft is designed to provide more power and stability.

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
Mid bend profile allows the player to load the shaft properly, yet maintains a firm enough tip section through impact producing optimal spin and launch conditions
Available in two color option in multiple flexes

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Description

Tour ad di - deep impact.

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 coloured options received a recent cosmetic update.

Available in two colour schemes Orange with White bands and Green rings and a second colour option of Black with White bands and Silver rings.

The Tour AD DI, like the other high performance Tour AD wood shafts, utilises premium aerospace quality carbon fibre materials and are available in 50g, 60g, 70g, 80g and 90g.

The Tour AD DI is the first shaft design that was integrated with Toray Company’s original NANOALLOY material technology in the tip section of the shaft. This material technology has now come to be known as DI Technology. This unique material technology promotes additionally shaft stability without the loss of feel and allows the player to create greater club head speed resulting in greater ball speed while still providing exceptional feel and control.

The Tour AD DI utilises premium aerospace quality 50 tonne carbon fibre materials to provide the best performing shaft available. The softer mid section bend profile of the Tour AD DI allows the player to load the shaft properly, yet it maintains a firm enough tip section through impact promoting a high launch and low spin ball flight condition. The result, the Tour AD DI delivers players to the next level in shaft performance and will create a Deep Impact on your game.

Features & Technology

DI TECHNOLOGY - Consisting of the advanced, 1st generation of Toray Composites NANOALLOY Material Technology for increased stability in the mid to tip region providing unsurpassed feel.
All weights and flexes are available in two color options of either Orange or Black.
50 tonne ultra premium, high modulus, aerospace quality carbon fibre materials.
Graphite Design proprietary Material Stiffness Integration (MSI).

DI Technology

Graphite Design’s proprietary DI Technology is based on Toray Companies NANOALLOY carbon fibre material technology. This advanced, high tech material was developed with the latest in nano technology to provide Graphite Design premium shafts with additional vibration dampening and precise stability to the shaft structure.

DI Technology can be found in the Tour AD DI, BB, DJ, GT, MT and MJ wood shafts as well as the YS Nano Reloaded wood and hybrid shafts. DI Technology will deliver perfect Accuracy and pure Distance (AD) for golfers of all skill levels.

MSI Technology

Material Stiffness Integration - MSI, is the main design concept by which Graphite Design develops golf shafts. Composite materials consist of two main components, graphite fibre and resin.

The stiffness of each fibre has an impact on how much vibration is transmitted up the shaft affecting the feel of the shaft. The resin acts more like a sponge absorbing the vibrations, creating exquisite feel.

Flex - Swing Speed Guidance

R2 Senior (A) - 71-85 MPH. R1 Regular (R) - 86-95 MPH. S Stiff (S) - 96-105 MPH. X Extra Stiff (X) - 105+ MPH. TX Tour Extra Stiff (TX) - 110+ MPH.

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Designed to provide more power and stability, the Tour AD DI shaft, manufactured exclusively at Graphite Design Japan, has been integrated with Toray Company’s new Nanotechnology material in the tip section of the shaft. This unique tip technology creates optimal launch and spin conditions to produce increased accuracy and distance. The shaft made its debut on the major Tours in the fall of 2009 and has already been put in play in competition by numerous professional golfers. Tour players have been impressed by the fact that when using the Tour AD DI shaft they can increase ball speed and accuracy without giving up distance.

The mid bend profile of the Tour AD DI allows the player to load the shaft properly, yet maintains a firm enough tip section through impact, producing optimal spin and launch conditions. Golfers using the shaft will experience the feel of the ball leaving the club head with a lot of speed while maintaining exceptional feel and control.

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We’ve talked before about Graphite Design’s habit of expanding its popular Tour AD shaft lineu p each season. Like most in the shaft biz, Graphite Design habitually leverages new materials and new technologies to tweak its profiles and ultimately create more options for golfers.

What’s perhaps interesting about Graphite Design is that it rarely iterates to the degree that requires it to tombstone a perfectly good (and popular) product. That’s the case with its recently released Tour AD IZ. While in many respects the IZ can be thought of as an update to the more than a decade-old Tour AD DI , it’s not a direct replacement. The original orange shaft in the Tour AD lineup isn’t going anywhere.

The AD DI is often used by golfers and even some Graphite Design competitors, as a baseline for describing relative shaft performance, and that’s certainly appropriate here. According to Graphite Design, the Tour AD IZ falls somewhere between the higher launching DI and the lower launching Tour AD TP , though its profile and performance are more similar to the former.

If you’re looking for a general frame of reference, compared with the AD, Graphite Design says the IZ is ever so slightly stiffer in the tip and mid sections and bit softer in the butt section.

These are subtle, but appreciable differences, which is exactly what we’d expect from the AD lineup.

For those concerned with materials, the Tour AD IZ blends 50t premium graphite along with sections (most notably in the tip) of strategically placed TORAYCA T1100G to provide a stable shaft that the company says offers great feel.

With actual weights range from 46g (IZ 4) to 83g (IZ 8) and several flexes available at each of those weights, Graphite Design has run the count of individual Tour IZ shafts up to 14. Of particular note are the 40g version (available in lite, regular and stiff), and the 50g, which marks the first time a Tour AD shaft is available in a 50 X.

TOUR AD IZ Data Powered by Cool Clubs S3

We’ve partnered with Cool Clubs , the Golf Industry’s Leading Custom Fit Club Company, to bring you shaft reviews powered by its Shaft Simulation System (S3) .

S3 TECHNOLOGIES UTILIZES THE MOST ADVANCED SHAFT TESTING TECHNOLOGY IN THE INDUSTRY. THE SHAFT SIMULATION SYSTEM (S3), WHICH WAS DEVELOPED IN 2013, IS A FULLY-AUTOMATED, ALL-IN-ONE SHAFT PROFILING MACHINE. IN A MATTER OF MINUTES, THE S3 DETERMINES THE FOLLOWING SHAFT SPECS: (STRAIGHTNESS, CONSISTENCY PROFILE, EI PROFILE, CPM ANALYSIS, AND TORQUE). WHILE SOME OF THE AFOREMENTIONED SPECS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM SHAFT MANUFACTURERS, A LACK OF INDUSTRY STANDARDS PREVENTS THAT DATA BEING USED FOR ACCURATE APPLES-TO-APPLES COMPARISONS. S3 TECHNOLOGIES SOLVES THIS CHALLENGE BY TESTING ALL OF OUR PRODUCTS IN-HOUSE USING THE S3. THIS GIVES S3 TECHNOLOGIES A UNIQUE AND IN-DEPTH UNDERSTANDING OF THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE INDUSTRY’S SHAFTS.

Not only does S3 give us standardized quantitative information about the shaft(s) being reviewed, 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.

Tour AD IZ Launch Characteristics

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

Based on S3 measurements the Tour AD IZ is classified as a Mid-High launch shaft.

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

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.

Swing Speed Recommendations

The chart below provides swing speed recommendations for the entire Tour AD IZ 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% 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.

Advice From the Cool Clubs Fitting Team

The new Tour AD IZ Wood shaft is offered in 5 different weight classes (40, 50, 60, 70, and 80), a variety of flexes (from light to X-Stiff), and two bend profiles. These characteristics are designed to help find the right fit for a player based on speed, tempo, and what kind of ball flight they need help producing.

The Tour AD IZ wood shaft will help produce higher launch angles than normal and lower spin (for 4 of the 5 weight classes: IZ-5, -6, -7, and -8). With the shaft having a firmer grip section, a slightly softer mid section, and back to a moderate tip section, this helps load the shaft for efficient energy transfer and higher shots, all while controlling the flight with lower spin rates. The torques on the IZ-6, -7, and -8 are slightly lower than the average of most driver shafts on the market which enhances the stability for those who swing the club a little faster. For players with swing speeds between 95 and 115 mph and a moderate to slightly quicker tempo the IZ-6 shaft will work well. However, if the player has an early release they might want a shaft with a slightly stiffer butt to tip ratio.

For players who swing about 90 to 105 mph and average tempo, the IZ-5 is a great shaft to enhance launch if the player needs to hit the ball higher. Relative to other shafts on the market in the same category and swinging at the same speed the IZ-5 will launch the ball higher without excessively increasing the spin.

The lighter weight Tour AD IZ-4 has a slightly different bend profile than the heavier IZ shafts. Lighter shafts are typically composed of less material which dictates a different profile, and consequently, they will perform differently than their heavier counterparts. While still stable these lighter weight shafts cannot bring spin and launch down like a heavier shaft. The IZ-4 is softer in both the butt and tip sections producing slightly more spin. It launches the ball higher than other shafts in its category and combined with the spin the ball stays in the air longer which works well for those swing speeds requiring a lighter weight shaft as in the 82 to 90 mph range with an easy tempo.

If you need help with height on your driver or fairway woods but don’t want to sacrifice shaft stability, ball control, and feel go test the new Tour AD IZ shaft and get “Into The Zone”!

Information is based on test results of the S flex IZ shafts from Cool Club’s S3 Shaft Explorer with over 2500+ shaft profiles for comparison.

What’s Next?

As we mentioned in an earlier post , this is a completely new way for us to review golf shafts. Let us know what you like, what you don’t like, and what suggestions you have for future S3-Powered reviews.

Also, if there’s a shaft you’d like to see us review next, please let us know.

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John Kendall

6 years ago

Congratulations!

Webb Simpson just won The Players Championship using a Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 5 X in his driver. He led the field in driving accuracy, hitting more than 84% of fairways

Gary Gutful

The article states:

“If you’re looking for a general frame of reference, compared with the AD, Graphite Design says the IZ is ever so slightly stiffer in the tip and mid sections and bit softer in the butt section.”

Yet the shaft comparison chart seems to suggest that the DI (Stiff) is stiffer in the tip than the IZ (Firm+).

Confused…

I expect we’re going to see more of this type of contradiction as we do this. It’s basically the difference between how Graphtie Design measures and how S3 measures.

Shaft manufacturers measure shafts different, define regions (butt, mid, tip) differently, and of course, differently from one another. Basically, there’s no industry-wide standard.

S3 gives us common denominator from which to make an apples-to-apples comparison, which may not always align with a given OEMs methods.

Great article. Have used the same GD -DI6s shaft through three different Titleist D3 heads. I keep putting the shaft into each new driver head I purchase. Have not found any other shaft to work as well (although I have evaluated some of the latest offerings). Loved the article’s info that helped to point out the subtle differences in GD’s offerings.

What I would be interested in seeing is a comparison between club manufacturers versions of shafts and the real thing. Example the project X HRZDUS shaft was in a lot of drivers this year with no upgrade fee, the club manufacturers are not going to give you a $400 shaft in a $400 driver. So I’d like to see the diffrence in shafts. Also I game a graphite designe tour ad BB, I’d like to see test on that also

really guys there will never be a standard for shafts it’s what keeps the golf industry going. Read all the data you want it’s not going to be worth spending $300. for a shaft to gain 3 yards, really? it’s all smoke but makes for interesting reading and adds to the chase for the holy grail. dont forget thats why you carry additional clubs to make up for those 3 yards you might lose with the old clubs. look at your game and see where you really left strokes. Kudos to my golf spy they are doing a great job.

Good article. But what I like even better are the comments. I have been fitted for my clubs but I always walk away scratching my head wondering whether or not I’ve really got the optimal club/shaft combination. Particularly the shafts.

My swing seems to vary from outing to outing at least a little. Some days I stripe it, some days I hook it, other days push it, some days my swing speed is a little faster or slower than other days.

So on a different day would the same fitter put me into the same combination? On the same day with the same data would a different fitter put me into something altogether different?

Then I see on of the comments about a guy who has had 5 fittings in 3 years. Really!! I have to draw the conclusion that the first four in a least some way were deficient, at least for him.

So a guy like me who gets fitted every four or five years for a new Driver or longer for a new set of irons is really just shooting in the dark. A fitting is better than no fitting no doubt but the whole deal about club/shaft combinations has to be so fluid that it is discouraging.

Another comment about the lack of standards between manufacturers. I definitely agree with ToppaKrat. But goes even further.

Are the stats for different shaft lines of a single manufacturer rated the same from one line to the next one year to the next? Probably not all the time. So if a single manufacturer can’t get it consistent with in its own product lines, its no wonder that there is such a big difference in standard of measurement throughout the industry.

I’ve had the frequency on my irons checked a few years back just for fun. There were small differences from club to club, but my 7 iron was a bit of an outlier. The shafts were marketed as stiff. The club fitter pronounced them regular.

Go figure!!!

Agree with Jon B. 100%

I want to state regarding my prior comment I applaud My Golf Spy and Cool Clubs for conducting this test. I might also add that the Tour Ad shafts are a real credit to the industry. No question a premium well designed product.

I think we just need to come up with an industry standard for all specs and methods of measurements especially if your considering a $300.00 purchase of a golf shaft. The golf consumer today is confused enough which hurts the entire golf industry including the shaft manufacturers.

Lets clear the air on issues regarding shafts.

The entire shaft industry has no standard of measurement.

That makes all shaft measurements with the exception of length B.S.

Just two of many examples: First, their is NO INDUSTRY STANDARD in measuring TORQUE Torque is measured by one manufacturer I inch from the tip and another company measures at 1!/2 inches from the tip

Second there is no industry standard for FLEX Flex is a term and is only relevant to that manufacturer. The flex in one company’s shaft could be called a regular and another company a firm

If My Golf Spy wants a real challenge why not come up with a universal program for measurements in shafts!

Regarding the first graph in the article “launch parameters”. What is it showing. No labels on axes. Is it numeric data that is plotted and just not labeled, or is it just a visual symbolic representation of launch angle. If it is just symbolic, eliminate the graph and just describe it. Using a graphical representation (rather than a numerically plotted graph) in an article purporting to be based on high tech measurements seems counterproductive.

I’m sure we can add the numbers, but it’s a relative S3 measurement that doesn’t directly align with how golfers typically think about launch. The Mid/Default value shown is always 0. As you move above or farther from 0, classifications change from mid, to mid/high or low, to high or low depending on how far they are from 0.

Again, everything here is essentially relative, so I’m not sure how stating that the Tour IZ has an S3 Launch value of .52 is particularly meaningful to a reader. That said, in this case, we compared a single shaft to the average and the default. In future reviews, we’ll display other comparisons, which should make the graphics more meaningful.

Excellent article, great writing, wonderful new GD product. I do not wish to be a sore thumb but shafts have just a marginal to minimal impact on ones RESULTS.

If you are a high speed swinger , 110+ mph, the shaft is going to give you at best 7 more total yards. If you for example have a negative attack angle with excessive spin, the “lowest spinning” shaft will only knock off a few hundred rpm.

If you have a serious swing flaw , well then you are just wasting your money !! I realize golf is played with 50% of the swing/mechanics between your ears, so if you like a product and feel a premium product will help you , it becomes a self-realizing prophecy.

There are certainly quality and material differences in shafts. I play a Diamana Limited S+ in driver and love the smooth feel. I recently purchased a HZRDUS T800 and have been experimenting with it.

BUT, at my mediocre 90 mph, PERFORMANCE WIZE ON THE COURSE where it counts, the 5 yard or so plus or minus are really not going to change ones handicap !!!!!

4 years ago

Not the distance but the right shaft give you the feel and confident to swing your best shot.

Tony, you asked for feedback on this ‘new’ type of shaft review so here is a point to consider.

You are using the S3 profiling data to establish a measurement based assessment of the shaft’s potential performance, this is all well and good but when you get to the advice on potential player matching the language drops back to the use of terms like tempo and release completely lacking any measurable reference.

Since the bulk of golfers now have access to high frame rate video there is the possibility of adding equally meaningful and measurable data to describe a golfer’s swing. It is even possible to take the precession up a level using the swing timing data from swing analysers such as Sky Pro.

So what in numerical terms (milliseconds) constitutes a fast / slow tempo? What constitutes an early / late release (downswing milliseconds)? What about the time taken to fully release the club (release rate)?

Benchmarking the swing makes the same sense as benchmarking the shaft.

Keep up the good work, but this is a very complex subject.

P.S. Watch out that these articles don’t start to read like an advertising vehicle for Cool Clubs.

Now i like these thoughts that Davemac is saying — that would be REALLY cool to get time measurements at different points in the swing. I’d bet that would be some really fascinating info, that could actually be compared to every golfer.

Love the sound of the IZ5. You could send one my way for complete testing & review! I even have a tip waiting for it :)

Tom Duckworth

I love the testing system and I’m looking forward to what comes from this partnership. However the swing speed speed chart was almost unreadable for me the thin lines and some of the colors were pretty close to one another. It just made it very hard to tell what line went with what shaft. Maybe it’s my age or maybe it’s my screen but some letters by each line would have helped. This is really the light that needs to be shined on shaft design if the OEMs won’t come up with standards it great to have some kind of baseline info from someone. This is one of your best partnerships.

totally agree w Tom.

Jon Silverberg

Not only do I agree with Tom, I’ll go further: Many men have some degree of red-green color blindness and, all too often, information displays present data in a way which ignores that fact. Please add numbers or letters to link the lines in the graph to the lines on the legend. Thank you.

Fitted 5-Times

Great information in this review. I’ve never come across this type of information for Fairway specific shafts. All one hears is the standard (and in my opinion grossly wrong) recommendations of FW shafts being same as driver shaft but 10 gm heavier etc. FW is usually the toughest club to fit, at least it has been for me during 5 fittings over 3 years.

Since Cool Clubs is a big proponent of Accra and developed the S3 alongside Accra, I’d like to see reviews of Accra’s FW specific shafts plus a few others in the market. 1. Accra FX200-F and Accra FX300-F fairway shafts 2. Graphite Design AD-F series fairway shaft 3. Mitsubishi Diamana Thump fairway shaft 4. Paderson KINETIXX KG Fairway shafts (3-4 different fairway specific shafts)

I like the chart for swing speed recommendations. Wish there was more info on what type of golfer would want a shaft with a firm or soft mid shaft, or a firm or softer butt stiffness. A golfer with a slower swing speed but a very rapid tempo might need a stiffer shaft than one who swings faster but with a slower, smoother tempo. I do like that Graphite Design has a shaft between Stiff and Regular. I often find myself in that category, and neither shaft works well as far as the stock shafts off the rack. I wonder how many shafts they test of each model. High end shafts like these have good consistency. Cheap shafts, like many stock shafts, can have great deviation between even the same flex shafts of same model. I recall a test of some TaylorMade stock shafts a few years back, and the same flex and model shafts had frequency differences of 15-20 cpms, which is two full flexes despite the letter written on the shaft giving one the impression they were all the same.

Love the new review format, well done! John

Congrats on the article, very well written. Question here in Spain,

If I hit with a 7 seven iron at 91-94 mph with it 165 yards to 188 carry (, I m using now a diamana S-plus 50 stiff on my epic driver) is it some risk to order one of this without been able to prove it.

I do not have the swing speed with my driver. Can you extrapolate, to the driver speed. m 6,3 or 184 m2 and weight 110 kilos, hit about 250 meters max with driver…when well hit. is it worth transtioning to ad IZ 5s or 6S.

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Graphite Design adds TX flex to popular Tour AD-DI shaft line

For the select few golfers who thought the stiffest Graphite Design Tour AD-DI shafts weren’t stiff enough, the company has announced that it will sell its most popular wood shaft in an even stiffer TX flex for its 70-gram, 80-gram and 90-gram models in orange/white.

TX-flex shafts are approximately 0.5 flexes stiffer than the company’s X-flex shafts, making them a good choice for golfers looking for even lower-spinning performance from the AD-DI line.

Learn more about the Tour AD-DI shafts from Pro’s Choice , the company’s distributor for the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia.

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Peter Daugberg

Sep 16, 2015 at 4:27 pm

I’m Reading mostly negative comments on GD AD- DI? Why? Are you all pros? I’m playing hcp 3,5 ish and on my way to 2. Something – my SSP is 102 and The AD DI 6 stiff is the most steady and low spinning shaft I’ve had – not! Going to rip it out of my Cobra Fly Z + in the nearest future!

Graphite Design Sales

Sep 15, 2015 at 2:56 pm

Hi guys. Bill here from Pro’s Choice/Graphite Design. I would like to clarify that this new retail offering of the Tour AD DI shafts in TX flex is by no means a new model with a DI paint job. The TX Flex shafts that we have been manufacturing for years has always been a “Tour Only” shaft offering. We have had numerous requests from customers over the years for the heavier Tour AD DI-7 and DI-8 shafts in a stiffer flex thus we have decided to now begin to offer to the retail market the Tour AD DI-7 and DI-8 weights in the stiffer TX Flex. We are also happy to now be able to now offer the DI9-X Flex shaft as well. The Tour AD DI model continues to be a very popular shaft profile for us and we enjoy being able to continue to add new weights and flexes in an effort to meet the requests of our customers.

Thank you all for your continued support of the Graphite Design brand.

Sep 17, 2015 at 4:04 am

So you are milking the dead TW cow! There you are!

Oct 9, 2016 at 1:54 pm

hey, late reply but want to know, i bought a di 6tx from my mate who said it was a tour issue tour only shaft. i dont know if this shaft even exists as i dont see anyone selling di 6tx so please help me clarify thanks

Sep 15, 2015 at 1:09 pm

Question is, should it even be called the AD-Di? Basically it’s a different shaft with the Di orange paint job, just so they can sell more of this paint job, making people think it’s the one that Eldrick used, and making money off that, because Graphite Design knows it’s getting beaten by the likes of Aldila, Fujkura, et al.

Sep 18, 2015 at 9:38 pm

Because they offered it in a stiffer flex? I don’t follow. So every shaft manufacturer should call their regular and stiff flex shafts of the same model something different?

Ever heard of the blind leading the blind?

Sep 18, 2015 at 11:25 pm

Couldnt be better said. love when people complain about a product that wasnt meant for them.

Sep 15, 2015 at 12:37 pm

They do– its called the BB or the 9003 series will lower launch and spin. All they’re doing is offering the exact DI profile in a stiffer flex… I don’t know why people are whining about it.

The shaft is popular and already well known so offering it with a stiffer flex just simply allows even more people to fit into it without tipping the heck out of it for those that truly swing fast enough to need it.

Sep 14, 2015 at 11:15 pm

dont know about “select few” – I swing about 113 mph with the driver and I had a tour ad di6x – it felt like a total noodle, spinny, soft noodle! I agree with the other poster here that you’d just choose a different shaft and stop drinking the “that orange shaft tiger used to use” kool-aid

Sep 15, 2015 at 7:32 am

yeah,, the shaft Tiger used to use and now Lydia Ko is using 🙂

Sep 14, 2015 at 6:15 pm

Why not just use a different shaft?

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Witb time machine: danny willett’s winning witb, 2016 masters.

Driver: Callaway XR 16 (9 degrees) Shaft: Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana W-Series 60 X Length: 45.5 inches

3-wood: Callaway XR 16 (15 degrees) Shaft: Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana W-Series 70X

5-wood: Callaway XR 16 (19 degrees) Shaft: Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana W-Series 80X

Irons: Callaway Apex UT (2, 4), Callaway Apex Pro (5-9) Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 Superlite

Wedges: Callaway Mack Daddy 2 (47-11 S-Grind) Callaway Mack Daddy 2 Tour Grind (54-11, 58-9) Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 Superlite

Putter: Odyssey Versa #1 Wide (WBW) Lie angle: 71 degrees

Ball: Callaway Speed Regime SR-3

Check out more photos of Willett’s equipment from 2016 here.

Project X Denali Blue, Black shaft Review – Club Junkie Review

Originally, Project X was known for low-spin steel iron shafts. However, the company might now be known for wood shafts. Denali is the newest line of graphite shafts from Project X. With the Denali line, the company focuses on feel as well as performance.

There are two profiles in the Denali line, Blue and Black, to fit different launch windows. Denali Blue is the mid-launch and mid-spin profile for players who are looking for a little added launch and Denali Black is designed for low-launch and low-spin. Both models are going to offer you a smooth feel and accuracy.

For a full in-depth review check out the Club Junkie podcast on all podcast streaming platforms and on YouTube.

Project X Denali Blue

I typically fit better into mid-launch shafts, as I don’t hit a very high ball so the Denali Blue was the model I was more excited to try. Out of the box, the shaft looks great and from a distance, it is almost hard to tell the dark blue from the Denali Black. With a logo down install of the shaft, you don’t have anything to distract your eyes, just a clean look with the transition from the white and silver handle section to the dark navy mid and tip.

Out on the course, the Blue offers a very smooth feel that gives you a good kick at impact. The shaft loads easily and you can feel the slightly softer handle section compared to the HZRDUS lineup. This gives the shaft a really good feel of it loading on the transition to the downswing, and as your hands get to impact, the Denali Blue keeps going for a nice, strong kick.

Denali Blue is easy to square up at impact and even turn over to hit it straight or just little draws and most of the flex of the shaft feels like it happens right around where the paint changes from silver to blue. The Blue launches easily and produces what I consider a true mid-flight with the driver. While it is listed as mid-spin, I never noticed any type of rise in my drives. Drives that I didn’t hit perfectly were met with good stability and a ball that stayed online well.

Project X Denali Black

When you hold the Denali Black in your hands you can tell it is a more stout shaft compared to its Blue sibling by just trying to bend it. While the handle feels close to the Blue in terms of stiffness, you can tell the tip is much stiffer when you swing it.

Denali Black definitely takes a little more power to load it but the shaft is still smooth and doesn’t give you any harsh vibrations. Where the Blue kicks hard at impact, the Black holds on a little and feels like keeps you in control even on swings that you try and put a little extra effort into. The stiff tip section also makes it a little harder to square up at impact and for some players could take away a little of the draw from their shot.

Launch is lower and more penetrating compared to the Blue and produces a boring, flat trajectory. Shots into the wind don’t rise or spin up, proving that the spin stays down. Like its mid-launch sibling, the Black is very stable and mishits and keeps the ball on a straighter line. Shots low off the face don’t get very high up in the air, but the low spin properties get the ball out there farther than you would expect. For being such a stout shaft, the feel is very good, and the Denali Black does keep harsh vibrations from your hands.

Overall the Project X Denali Blue and Black are great additions to the line of popular wood shafts. If you are looking for good feel and solid performance the Denali line is worth trying out with your swing. Choose Blue for mid-launch and mid-spin or Black for lower launch and low spin.

What we know about Bryson DeChambeau’s 3D-printed Avoda irons

Bryson DeChambeau fired an opening-round 7-under 65 at Augusta National, hitting an impressive 15 of 18 greens in regulation in the process. Golf’s mad scientist’s play grabbed headlines and so too did his equipment. In place of the Ping i230 irons he had in the bag last week for LIV Golf’s Miami event, DeChambeau is gaming a prototype 5-PW set of irons from little-known direct-to-consumer manufacturer Avoda.

What is Avoda Golf?

Founded by Tom Bailey, also a Mike Schy student like Bryson DeChambeau, Avoda Golf is a direct-to-consumer golf equipment company that currently manufactures both single and variable-length irons in one model that are available for pre-order.

What irons is Bryson DeChambeau playing?

Per multiple reports, DeChambeau is playing a custom-designed set of single-length irons that incorporate bulge and roll into the face design. The two-piece 3D-printed irons were reportedly only approved for play by the USGA this week, according to Golfweek’s Adam Schupak.

Regarding the irons, DeChambeau told Golf Channel the irons’ performance on mishits was the determining factor in putting them in play this week. “When I mishit on the toe or the heel,” DeChambeau said. “It seems to fly a lot straighter for me and that’s what has allowed me to be more comfortable over the ball.”

What can we tell about the design of the clubs?

These days, it is a little hard to speculate on what is under the hood with so many hollow body irons. DeChambeau’s irons look to be hollow on the lower section as they do flare back a decent amount. That “muscle” on the back also looks to be fairly low on the iron head, but we can assume that is progressive through the set, moving up higher in the short irons.

A screw out on the toe is probably used to seal up the hollow cavity and used as a weight to dial in the swing weight of the club. From pictures, it is hard to tell but the sole looks to have a little curve from heel to toe while also having some sharper angles on them. A more boxy and sharper toe section looks to be the design that suits Bryson’s eye based on the irons he has gravitated toward recently.

What are bulge and roll, again?

Two types of curvature in a club face, traditionally incorporated only in wood design. Bulge is heel-toe curvature. Roll is crown-sole curvature. Both design elements are designed to mitigate gear effect on off-center strikes and produce shots that finish closer to the intended target line. (GolfTec has an excellent overview of bulge and roll with some handy GIFs for the visual learner)

What else is in DeChambeau’s bag?

Accompanying his traditional Sik putter, Bryson builds his set with a Ping Glide 4.0 wedges, a Krank Formula Fire driver and 5-wood, and a TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver, all with LA Golf graphite shafts.

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New Tour Shafts From Graphite Design Released in April

March 27, 2020

Carlsbad, CA – March 30, 2020 –Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the newly refreshed graphics version of the Graphite Design Tour AD DI wood and Graphite Design Tour AD DI Hybrid shafts will be available on 4-1-2020 at all of their authorized dealers, golf club OEM manufacturers and retail locations.

“The Graphite Design Tour AD DI Wood and Hybrid shafts’ specs will remain the same as well as the orange and white color scheme. Graphite Design has revamped the graphics to include the modernized Tour AD logo in order to give them a fresh, new look for the 2020 season. You can certainly expect the ever-popular Tour AD DI shafts to perform as they always have, but they are so much better looking now”, stated Bill McPherson, V.P. of Sales, Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc.

The Tour AD DI “DEEP IMPACT” is designed to provide golfers with more power and stability in a golf shaft. Designed and manufactured exclusively at the Graphite Design factory headquarters in Japan, the Tour AD DI orange colored option received a cosmetic refresh in the Spring of 2020 and are available in 50g R2 (Lite), R1 (Regular) and S flex, 60g SR (Stiff Regular), S, X and TX (Tour X-Stiff) flex, 70g S, X and TX (Tour X-Stiff) flex and 80g S, X and TX (Tour X-Stiff) flex. The unique shaft profile and designs of the Tour AD DI wood shafts remain exactly the same and only the cosmetics of the orange version have been re-freshened.

The Tour AD DI 5-R2, R1 and S flex, 6-SR, S and X flex, 7-S and X flex and 8-S and X are available in two color schemes of the newly refreshed color of orange with white bands and green rings and a 2nd color option of the original Tour AD DI graphic of black with white bands and silver rings. The Tour AD DI 6-TX, 7-TX, 8-TX and 9-X flex shafts are available only in the newly re-freshened orange color scheme.

The Tour AD DI is our first shaft design that was integrated with Toray Company’s original NANOALLOY material technology in the tip section of the shaft. This material technology has now come to be known as “DI Technology”. This unique material technology promotes additionally shaft stability without the loss of feel and allows the player to create greater club head speed resulting in greater ball speed while still providing exceptional feel and control.

The Tour AD DI also utilizes premium, aerospace quality 50t carbon-fiber materials to provide the best performing shaft available. The softer mid-section bend profile of the Tour AD DI allows the player to load the shaft properly, yet it maintains a firm enough tip section through impact promoting a high launch and low spin ball flight condition. The result, the Tour AD DI delivers players to the next level in shaft performance and will create a “DEEP IMPACT” on your game!

About Graphite Design:

Located in the city of Chichibu, Japan, Graphite Design has 31 years of experience designing and manufacturing premium graphite composite golf shafts. Numerous Graphite Design shafts can be seen in play by the best professional players on all tours worldwide. Validating the company’s “ Tour AD ” logo, all of Graphite Design’s Tour-proven shafts specifically promote “ Accuracy and Distance ”. On Tour, Graphite Design shafts recorded 37 Global tournament victories in 2019 and have helped numerous golf professionals earn well over 350 victories and multi-millions of dollars in prize money since inception. Graphite Design continues to be the most dominant, #1 shaft brand on the Japanese JGTO Professional Tour for the past seventeen years.

About Pro’s Choice:

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts is the exclusive distributor of Graphite Design golf shafts in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, UAE, S. Africa, S. America, and Australia. Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts distributes all of the current Graphite Design shafts including the new 2020 Tour AD XC model of wood shafts as well the Graphite Design MAD, YS Nano Reloaded, Tour AD VR, Tour AD IZ, Tour AD TP, Tour AD GP, Tour AD MJ, Tour AD MT, Tour AD BB, and Tour AD DI models of shafts. The company is located in Carlsbad, California with a distribution warehouse located in San Diego.

For more information about Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts or Graphite Design shafts, please contact Bill McPherson at 619-454-6283 or [email protected] , or visit www.proschoicegolfshafts.com . For tour promotions inquiries, please contact Erik Boysen at 760-519-2362 or [email protected] .

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Graphite Design Tour AD DI with a Fresh New Look!

The Graphite Design Tour AD DI – one of the best performing and best selling golf shafts of all time now features a refreshed look for the 2020 season. After nearly a decade of turning heads, the Graphite Design Tour AD DI has received updated graphics to match the more modern and contemporary styles of its competitors. The legendary performance remains the same, but let’s take some time to celebrate this epic golf shaft’s fresh new look!

Get Up to Date on Graphite Design

First off, let’s chat a bit about Graphite Design . The Chichibu, Japan based shaft maker offers up one of the most comprehensive lineups in the golf shaft business. They feature a lineup of 10+ Tour AD (Accuracy and Distance) shafts that can fit golfers with nearly any type of swing. If you’re seeking ultralight weight (as low as 45g) or super heavy (95g), they have plenty of options. Graphite Design can cover light flexes all the way up to Tiger level Tour X-Stiff. There are a wide variety of spin and launch characteristics among their lineup too, so Graphite Design truly offers a dialed in golf shaft for everyone. Personally, I’ve been a big fan of their shafts for 15+ years. I played the YS-6 and Pershing back in the day, and am always excited to hit their newest releases.

How Does it Feel? A Quick Review

For those of you who’ve not hit the Tour AD DI, what are you waiting for? It’s one of Graphite Design’s most versatile and playable shafts. They describe it as a high-launch, low-spin shaft, which is often the perfect blend of characteristics to hit some enormous bombs. Add to that, it’s a very stable, consistent, and responsive shaft. You always know where the club head is in your swing. I happen to think that the AD DI is a very FUN shaft to use as well. It feels great, you know when you crush it, and it will remind you (but not yell at you) when you don’t. Those are just some of the reasons that folks have been bagging this shaft for years.

What’s New With the Tour AD DI?

Graphite Design’s line of shafts often feature solid, bold colors, with a ring pattern near the handle. When you see your favorite pro on television, you can immediately tell when they’re using a Graphite Design product. When you get paired up with a random single with a Graphite Design shaft, you can just about guarantee they take their golf seriously.

The Tour AD DI may be the most recognizable of the line, with its eye popping orange and white color scheme. While it’s a smart marketing move to choose such a vibrant color, it flat out performs for players of all levels. When you combine the two, you build a loyal following and the shaft stays in people’s bags for a long time.

The original AD DI has been on the market for about ten years now. In my opinion, the classic text and graphics will always look cool. However, I will say some of the recently released models like the high launching AD IZ and the fabulous low-mid launch AD XC look amazing with their new graphics. In these shafts, the “Tour AD” and Graphite Design logos got an upgrade to bigger, bolder letters and outlines. It’s kind of an Art Deco font, and I’m particularly drawn to it.

The AD DI remains a huge seller, so it only made sense to give it a makeover! They kept the same vibrant orange and added the updated logos. What I like is that they kept the super subtle green accents on the rings and they left the glossy finish. My opinion is that glossy is a bit more durable than a matte finish, and more true to the original. Check the pics, we want you to be able to get a good look at the traditional version as well as the new look!

Final Thoughts – New Graphics Tour AD DI

With the way golf companies have improved manufacturing technique and introduced new materials, how wild is it that a shaft like the AD DI remains so relevant? A great design and a great look have a lot to do with it, that’s for sure. With a refreshed look, the Graphite Design Tour AD DI will surely find its way into professionals and serious amateur’s bags for years to come!

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.

Table of Contents

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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Tour AD VF Shafts

Brand new for 2024, Graphite Design introduces the latest in the Tour AD premium line of golf shafts, the Graphite Design Tour AD VF – V ictory F orce . Designed and manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters, the new Tour AD VF wood shafts are jet black with red accents and finished with a gloss clear coat.

The Tour AD VF , 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 VF shaft profile is Firm in the butt section, Stiff+ in the center section and has a Very Stiff tip to promote Low/Mid launch angles and Low-ball spin rates. The Tour AD VF shafts utilizes the modern TORAYCA® M40X carbon-fiber material in the butt section of the shaft to support a stiff, yet smooth feeling kick point and the ultra-high modulus TORAYCA® T1100G carbon-fiber material in the middle thru to the tip section of the shaft for unrivaled shaft stability and precise ball control without the loss of the exceptional feel that Graphite Design shafts are so well known for.

V ictories require F orce. Visit your local Graphite Design dealer for a fitting and experience the new Tour AD VF. You will discover the Force necessary to achieve Victory. 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:

TORAYCA ® M40X carbon-fiber pre-preg.
TORAYCA ® T1100G carbon-fiber pre-preg with NANOALLOY ® technology for increased stability in the mid to tip region and unsurpassed feel.
50 ton ultra-premium, high modulus, aerospace quality carbon fiber materials.
Graphite Design proprietary Material Stiffness Integration (MSI) design philosophy and technology.

Bend Profile:

Performance:

VF-4 is designed to promote Low/Mid launch angles with Low ball spin rates.
VF-5, -6, -7, -8 are designed to promote Low/Mid launch angles with Low ball spin rates.

Tip Trimming for Standard Bore:

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.
Always leave a minimum of 0.5″ of the parallel tip section of the shaft above the hosel. For example, with a hosel bore depth of 1.5″ and the shaft has a parallel tip length of 4.0″, the tip trim length should not exceed 2.0″.
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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