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Graphite Design Tour AD MT Shaft Review

Introduction.

The 2024 Graphite Design Tour AD MT is a high-performance golf shaft designed for players of all levels who are looking for a shaft that provides maximum energy transfer and superior accuracy and distance. The MT stands for “Maximum Twist”, and this shaft is designed to produce a higher launch angle and lower spin rate than other Tour AD shafts. This makes it a good choice for players who are looking to hit the ball farther and straighter.

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Additional Information

The Tour AD MT shaft is a relatively new shaft, so there is not a lot of independent testing data available. However, the feedback from players who have used the shaft has been very positive. If you are looking for a high-performance shaft that can help you hit the ball farther and straighter, the Tour AD MT is a good option to consider.

Model Breakdown

Sure, here is a detailed breakdown of the Graphite Design Tour AD MT shaft models:

Tour AD MT 50

This is the lightest model in the Tour AD MT lineup. It weighs 50 grams and is available in flexes R2, R1, and S. This shaft is a good choice for players with slower swing speeds who are looking for a shaft that will help them launch the ball higher and spin it less.

Tour AD MT 60

This model weighs 60 grams and is available in flexes SR, S, and X. It is a good choice for players with moderate swing speeds who are looking for a shaft that will provide a good balance of distance and control.

Tour AD MT 70

This model weighs 70 grams and is available in flexes S and X. It is a good choice for players with fast swing speeds who are looking for a shaft that will provide maximum distance and forgiveness.

Tour AD MT 80

This is the heaviest model in the Tour AD MT lineup. It weighs 80 grams and is available in flexes S and X. It is a good choice for players with very fast swing speeds who are looking for a shaft that will provide maximum power and stability.

In addition to the weight and flex, the Tour AD MT shafts also have different taper profiles. The regular taper profile is designed for players who want a smooth, forgiving feel, while the stiff taper profile is designed for players who want a more responsive feel.

The Tour AD MT shafts are a good choice for a variety of golfers, from beginners to tour professionals. The different models and taper profiles allow golfers to find the shaft that is right for their swing speed, launch angle, and spin rate.

Here is a table that summarizes the key features of the different Tour AD MT shaft models:

The Tour AD MT shaft features a number of technologies that contribute to its performance. These include:

Torayca 400M Nanoalloy Technology: This technology uses a special nanomaterial that is incorporated into the shaft to improve its strength, stiffness, and feel.
MSI (Material Stiffness Integration): This technology uses different layers of carbon fiber with varying stiffnesses to create a shaft that is both stable and responsive.
DI Technology: This technology uses a special resin that is applied to the tip of the shaft to improve its feel and performance.

The Tour AD MT shaft is available in a variety of weights and flexes to fit different players. The weights range from 50 grams to 80 grams, and the flexes range from R2 to X. The shaft is also available in both regular and stiff taper profiles.

Pros & Cons

High launch angle
Low spin rate
Stable and responsive
Available in a variety of weights and flexes
Can be too stiff for some players
Can be a bit expensive

Player/User Comments

Here are some comments from players who have used the Tour AD MT shaft:

“I love the way this shaft makes my driver feel. It’s so smooth and responsive.” “I’ve been able to hit the ball farther and straighter with this shaft.” “This shaft is great for players who are looking to launch the ball higher and spin it less.”

The 2024 Graphite Design Tour AD MT is a high-performance golf shaft that is designed to provide maximum energy transfer and superior accuracy and distance. It is a good choice for players of all levels who are looking to hit the ball farther and straighter.

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Graphite Design Tour AD MT Wood Shaft - Full Description

FULL DESCRIPTION

The new Tour AD MT is designed to provide a player with Maximum energy Transfer and superior Accuracy and Distance. Designed and manufactured exclusively at the Graphite Design factory headquarters in Japan, the Tour AD MT is available in 50g R2(Lite), R1(Regular) and S flex, 60g SR(Stiff Regular), S and X flex, 70g S and X flex and 80g S and X flex.

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

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The TourAD MT series was designed using Toray Company’s new Nano Alloy technology creating more STABLE and STRONGER MID section. It generates more Speed, Power and Stability for solid and consistent impact. Appropriate stiffness in both Tip and Butt section allows players to control and increase ball speed producing a MID piercing ball flight and reduce spin. The Nano Alloy technology makes the shaft more stable and well balanced that allows the shaft to maintain its shape and recover more consistently through impact.

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Graphite Design Tour AD MT Golf Shaft Review

Graphite designs tourad mt driver shaft, by russ ryden, fit2score, a dallas fort worth club fitter & club maker the golf center at the highlands, carrollton texas.

The Graphite Design Tour AD line continues in 2014 with another variation on the theme. The Tour AD MT has the familiar Graphite Design look. The profile follows the same basic design, stiff butt, rapidly losing stiffness toward the tip, and then sharply gaining stiffness into the tip. The difference in the Tour AD models is the mid section. Starting with the 2011 Tour AD DJ , a mid shaft stiffness bump was added. The placement and degree of this bump sets the launch propensity of the shaft.

In the Tour AD BB , the ‘bump’ is subtle and in the low mid region of the shaft. In the Tour AD GT , it moved back and was more pronounced. The mid section ‘bump’ in the Tour AD MT falls in about the same region as the Tour AD GT, it is followed by a rapid loss of stiffness to 16″ then the shaft quickly gains stiffness toward the tip.

What does that all mean to the golfer. This is a highly successful design that is in use by a number of marquee players. I see a mid launch, mid spin design that is a good mate for the low launch heads and balls we will see in the 2014 models.

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Review: graphite design tour ad mj shafts.

When most equipment aficionados think of Graphite Design shafts, the first model that comes to mind is “the orange one,” officially known as the company’s Tour AD DI. It was the first of the company’s premium Tour AD series shafts, and has been used to win countless professional events worldwide — several by a golfer named Tiger.

For that reason, it’s the most widely known Graphite Design shaft, but it’s just one of the six Tour AD models the Japanese shaft maker currently offers .

Graphite Design’s Tour AD MJ shaft is the company’s newest model, and continues the company’s trend of releasing “complementary” shafts. In 2014, Graphite Design released the Tour AD MT (most golfers know it as “the yellow one”), which was designed with a softer tip section than most of the company’s Tour AD shafts to help golfers launch the ball higher — a response to today’s lower-spinning driver heads. The MJ, which will probably be known as “the “black and yellow one,” offers a lower bend point than the MT, with a slightly softer tip section to help golfers launch the ball even higher.

Bill McPherson, vice president of Pro’s Choice shafts , Graphite Design’s U.S. distributor, calls the MJ “a step down in softness” from the MT. That makes it a good fit for golfers seeking a higher launch than the MT can provide with their driver, or as a fairway wood shaft that has a similar feel to the MT, yet offers the higher launch most golfers are seeking from their fairway woods.

Related: Our review of Graphite Design’s YS NanoReloaded shafts.

The Tour AD MJ ($380) uses the company’s premium 50-ton carbon fiber material, as well as Graphite Design’s 3rd-generation Toray Nanoalloy material — called “DI Technology” — in the mid and tip section to improve stability. It’s available in five different flexes (R2, R1, R, S, and X) and four different weights (50, 60, 70 and 80 grams).

Comparing popular Tour AD-DI shafts

On GolfWRX, we talk a lot about certain shafts being lower-spinning or higher-spinning than other models, but it’s important to remember that results can (and probably will) vary depending on the individual.

If you look at my testing data below, which saw me hit 10 shots with four different Tour AD 7X shaft models (all 45.5 inches, tipped 0.5 inches) using the same adjustable driver head set to the same setting, you’ll see that I did not get the results that one would expect from the MJ. For some reason, I launched the MJ lower than the other Tour AD shafts.

Despite my “special case” status, however, I enjoyed the smooth feel of the MJ shaft, and preferred it to the BB and the MT.

10 shots hit with each shaft (7X, tipped 0.5 inches). Driver used was Titleist’s 915D3 (9.5 degrees, C1 setting).

The numbers also show that I also produced slightly more swing speed and ball speed with the MJ and DI, compared to the other shafts. When golfers see that, it’s a clue that they’ve found a shaft that works well with their swing.

Looking more closely at the numbers, you can see that I launched the DI shaft an average of 1.7 degrees higher than the MJ, and with 100 rpm less spin. That being said, is it any surprise to you that I have a new driver and fairway wood being built with Tour AD-DI shafts?

Remember, these are just my results. Go get fit to see what model works best for you.

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13 Comments

Golfprodave

Aug 8, 2015 at 7:43 am

The TOUR AD DI seems a good match. If you wanted to try something different and stay within the GD TOUR AD family I would recommend you try the tour ad dj. It has similar spin with slightly higher launch charactistics than the DI

http://www.golfshaftreviews.info/index.php/graphite-design-tour-ad-dj-golf-shaft-review/

Gary Rosenthal

Jul 2, 2015 at 6:08 pm

After months of demo-ing everything out there, I’ve had the AD MJ (in stiff regular) attached to my Taylormade R15 (10.5*) for a couple of weeks now.

Had the shaft tipped to 44 and 3/4 inches. Wonderfully vibrant feel–noticeably better than the stock Speeder that came with the club–and the stock shaft was by no means bad. And though 3/4 inches shorter than the stock Speeder, distance with the AD MJ is a surprisingly 6 or 7 yards longer than the stock shaft on good hits of both.

But aside from wonderful “feel,” the really great thing about this shaft/clubhead pairing is the accuracy: averaging 80% fairways hit, and even misses haven’t gotten me in trouble. This, plus the slightly shortened shaft, has resulted in a lot more confidence off the tee. So I’m loving the shaft, even though my driver swing speed would have suggested “regular” might have been a better fit.

May 16, 2015 at 11:39 pm

249 carry not right w/ those numbers

May 28, 2015 at 10:52 pm

But with the launch angle it seems about right

May 16, 2015 at 5:53 pm

Reminds me of the Killer Bee driver from back in the day

May 16, 2015 at 2:40 am

Looking at the launch angles I would suggest moving the setting to: C4 or even B4, or else, get a 10.5 degree head and use B1, if you prefer playing with a slightly open club face. My SS is 10 mph less than yours, Smash Factor pretty much the same, AOA: 0 to +5 degrees, launch angle: 10.5 to 15 degrees. Spin: 2250 – 2680 rpm. On Trackman I get the same lenghts as you, or even slightly longer. You would improve on your lenghts of the Tee by increasing your launch angle and focus on getting a positive AOA (Angle of Attac). I would say that you are loosing 20-30 yards, just by reading your data. I use the same head, stamped 10.5 degrees, actual loft in the sweet spot: 10.8, setting A1. 😉 Shaft: Black Tour AD DI 6S….Sweet! You’ve got room for improvement, for sure…..-Good luck!

Zak Kozuchowski

May 16, 2015 at 3:15 pm

Thanks for reading and for the feedback, Mats. Just to clarify, this test was not performed to optimize my launch monitor numbers. It was done to show the differences in launch and spin between the shafts.

May 16, 2015 at 11:30 pm

I was going to comment the same as the other guys. My first thought when I saw the top of the chart was that launch angle must be 5 degrees or something. I launch at 13* with a 107 and 1.48 smash and I can break 300 the odd time (measured on flight scope and gc2 hmt). Good article though. Liked it.

May 16, 2015 at 1:32 am

It’s good to see that they offer an in-between flex, the “stiff regular”. I almost always find the Regular flex to be too whippy, yet the stiff flex is usually a little bit too stiff, depending on brand. And my swing fits right in the middle of that recommended swing speed chart for that flex. Wish more companies had something like this.

May 15, 2015 at 9:56 pm

249 max carry doesn’t seem to add up with 112SS. Anyone else?

May 16, 2015 at 12:06 am

Spin is really low and launch angle is kinda low…..good swing speed but the ball is falling out of the air.

May 15, 2015 at 6:56 pm

What head did you use in the tests?

May 15, 2015 at 9:53 pm

10 shots hit with each shaft (7X, tipped 0.5 inches). Driver used was Titleist’s 915D3 (9.5 degrees, C1 setting).

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Here’s why Jordan Spieth switched into a new Fujikura Ventus TR Blue shaft at Pebble Beach

When Fujikura’s new Ventus TR Blue shaft launched in January 2022, we learned all about the updated construction and potential performance benefits compared to the original Ventus Blue. It was unclear at the time, however, exactly who would make the switch into the new TR design on the PGA Tour.

Well, we’re starting to get some answers.

Jordan Spieth , who’s been relatively slow to change into new products throughout his career, is among a handful of names making the change. Spieth conducted recent testing with a Ventus Blue TR 7 X shaft in his Titleist TS2 15-degree fairway wood, and he put it in play this week at the 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Titleist Tour representative J.J. Van Wezenbeeck, who works closely with Spieth on his equipment, said that Spieth came to the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) on Friday before the 2022 Pebble Beach Pro-Am for a check-up on his equipment. Since Spieth was previously playing Ventus Blue shafts in his Titleist metalwoods, he was intrigued by the new TR version.

As it turned out, Spieth found the new shaft to help with his transition and directional control.

“Coming from Ventus Blue, anytime they update a shaft you’re just intrigued on that, and he liked how [the Ventus TR Blue] loaded compared to the original Ventus Blue for him,” Van Wezenbeeck told GolfWRX on Tuesday. “He felt like when he mishit it, there was a little more control. So that was a good option for him…we did a little bit of internal work on the head to make sure there’s enough spin, because want to make sure his 3 wood doesn’t have too low of spin. He liked how the TR reacted on mishits where the spin didn’t drop, and it had more consistent spin from swing to swing.”

Due to a new Spread Tow fabric in the butt-end section, which is essentially a checkerboard pattern of woven material, the torque on the TR version is 10 percent stiffer in the mid-to-grip end of the shaft. As a result, Fujikura says the TR shaft is designed to improve stability and consistency compared to the original Ventus Blue.

Based on Spieth’s results with the TR shaft during testing, it seems Fujikura’s case holds water.

Spieth is using a Ventus Blue TR 7 X version in his fairway wood.

Pat McCoy, Director of Tour Operations at Fujikura, spoke with GolfWRX about the new shaft, and what players are seeing in their testing out on Tour.

“Compared to the original Ventus Blue, the TR has a stiffer mid-section and lower torque,” McCoy said. “Basically what the shaft does is it eliminates some of the dynamic loft. It eliminates some of the rotation. Obviously, the Ventus Blue was a very stable shaft and one of the best launching shafts we’ve ever had. And we just made it better.

“As far as ball speed and launch and spin, I’m not going to say it’s faster, but we have seen players who have achieved faster speeds with it. It provides more consistency and the ability to turn swing speed into ball speed better. And that’s it. It’s a little stiffer than the original Blue, and it’s a little bit weaker than the [Ventus Black]. It’s a ‘tweener. It gives you something in the middle, and depending upon loft and impact location, you get a better fit.”

The fairway wood shaft wasn’t the only potential change that Spieth will make in 2022, though.

In addition to putting the new Titleist Vokey SM9 wedges in the bag, Spieth is also considering adding another option to the top end of his bag.

Typically, Spieth changes between a hybrid and long irons, depending on course conditions. During the recent session at TPI, though, Spieth took a liking to Titleist’s U-505 wide-bodied driving iron. Ahead of the 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Spieth took a U-505 2-iron (Graphite Design AD-DI 105X shaft) out onto the course for testing.

“He’s experimenting with a U-505 this week (ahead of the event at Pebble Beach),” Van Wezenbeeck told GolfWRX. “He’s always gone between a hybrid and either a 2 iron, or a hybrid and 3 iron, and we brought out a 505 as kind of a third option on a week where he isn’t sure whether he should play an iron or a hybrid. The 505 being a wide body iron is kind of a blend between the two. And he was really intrigued with how high it launched on a standard shot, and he could flight it more off the tee, where as with a hybrid he can’t do.

“So on weeks he feels like there’s a lot of irons off the tee, he likes to play the iron. On weeks where there are a lot of shots into par 5s, he likes the hybrid. On weeks where there’s a little of both…he felt the 505 might be an option, so he was taking it on the golf course [on Tuesday] to see how it would react.”

While it’s unclear exactly when Spieth will break out the new U-505, it seems like it’ll certainly be in the rotation going forward. The Ventus TR Blue shaft, on the other hand, has already earned a starting spot in the bag this week.

These changes may seem minor to some, but it shows Spieth’s willingness to find small equipment tweaks to improve his game. For amateur golfers, use this as a lesson when gearing up for the new season. Go through your bag, test some of the new shaft and head options, and see where you can make improvements. Now is the perfect time to take inventory and get prepared.

MRC Shaft Shootout: Tensei CK Pro White, Kuro Kage XT and Diamana BF-Series

The Tensei CK Pro White is the latest release from Mitsubishi Rayon Composites (MRC), a low-launch, low-spin shaft with a multi-material design that the company says improves the performance and feel of the shaft. Whereas most golf shafts use between 3-6 different materials in their construction, the Tensei CK Pro White is made from 11 different materials, giving MRC engineers greater precision in the shaft’s design.

Like MRC’s Tensei CK Pro Blue shafts, which produce a slightly higher-launching, higher-spinning ball flight, the CK Pro White uses MRC’s Carbon Fiber DuPont Kevlar Weave in the handle section of the shaft. The company says it increases the strength and stability of that part of the shaft, leading to better feedback.

On the other end of the shaft, the tip section, MRC uses a boron-reinforced fiber. All low-launch, low-spin shafts have stiff-tip designs, but the addition of boron puts the Tensei CK Pro White in a class of its own when it comes to lowering launch angle and spin rate. The boron fiber also reduces torque, which can offer better energy transfer, more accuracy and better feedback — especially for skilled, high-swing-speed golfers.

Connecting and reinforcing those areas of the shafts is MRC’s low-resin content (LRC) prepreg. Prepreg is carbon fiber that’s been reinforced or “pre-impregnated” with resin, a glue that holds the material together when it’s formed into sheets and rolled into the form of a shaft. MRC says that its LRC has 15 percent more carbon fiber and 13 percent less resin than traditional prepregs, which allows MRC to make the Tensei CK Pro White stronger without adding extra weight to the shaft. MRC also uses high-modulus, 40-ton prepreg in the Tensei CK Pro White’s design, which like LRC is thinner, stronger and lighter than traditional prepregs.

The addition of boron helps MRC make the tip of Tensei CK Pro White shaft stiffer and lower in torque.

In the EI chart below, you can see how the Tensei CK Pro White’s bend profile compares to the CK Pro Blue. The main differences are its slightly stiffer tip and mid sections, as well as its slightly softer butt section. That gives the CK Pro White a higher “kick point” than the CK Pro Blue. Generally, the higher the kick point of a shaft, the lower its launch conditions. That’s why the Tensei CK Pro White is a lower-launching, lower-spinning shaft than the Tensei CK Pro Blue.

The Shootout

Just how much lower launching and lower spinning is the Tensei CK Pro White than MRC’s latest premium driver shafts? I put it to the test against the company’s Kuro Kage XT and Diamana BF-Series, which like the CK Pro White are PGA Tour-quality shafts that sell for about $400 each. All three shafts tested were built to my spec: 70TX, tipped 1 inch at a finished length of 45.5 inches.

I tested the three shafts on Trackman 4 at the Launch Pad at Carl’s Golfland in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. After warming up, I hit 10 drives with each shaft, and whittled my shots down to the most similar five to help illustrate the differences. Premium balls were used for the test, and results were normalized.

MRC’s Kuro Kage XT uses a stouter iteration of the company’s famed “Blue Board” bend profile, and in that regard it’s quite similar to the Diamana BF-Series. That’s what makes the shafts a little higher launching and higher spinning than the Tensei CK Pro White. The Kuro Kage XT has a much different feel than both, however, due to its use of an elastic wire made of Titanium and Nickel that MRC calls “TiNi” wire.

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In the Kuro Kage XT, the TiNi wire is added to the bottom 13 inches of the shaft, where it adds stability, but it also serves another purpose. Its elasticity allows the bottom end of the shaft to better load and unload during the downswing to help improve energy transfer. That’s what gives the Kuro Kage XT its more active feel, at least compared to the boron-infused tip section of the Tensei CK Pro White, which by design offer no elasticity.

The Diamana BF-Series also uses boron in its tip section, and its combined with a new, aerospace-grade fiber called MR-70 to create what MRC says is a first-of-its-kind hybrid prepreg. MR-70, which is manufactured by parent company Mitsubishi Chemical, is 20 percent stronger and has 10 percent more modulus than similar fibers, MRC says . The handle section of the BF-Series is reinforced with MRC’s Pitch Fiber, which functions to boost energy transfer like the CK Pro White’s Carbon Fiber DuPont Kevlar Weave.

Related: Learn more about the Diamana BF-Series shafts

In terms of launch conditions, the best fit for me was the Diamana BF-Series. It launched the ball a little higher than the Tensei CK Pro White, and added a little spin to help keep my drives in the air. It was also easier to swing than the Tensei CK Pro White, helping me more easily hit a draw while offering an even smoother feel due to its less rigid tip and mid sections.

To recap, if you need to lower your launch conditions, the Tensei CK Pro White is one of the most intriguing new MRC options to help you do so. Need a higher ball flight? Try the Diamana BF-Series. And if you want a radically different feel, give the Kuro Kage XT a try.

Have a question? Let me know in the comments section below and I’ll do my best to answer as many as I can.

Weights and Flexes

Tensei CK Pro White: 60 (R, S, TX), 70 (S, TX), 80 (TX)
Kuro Kage XT: 50 (R, S, X, TX), 60 (R, S, X, TX), 70 (S, X, TX), 80 (S, X, TX)
Diamana BF-Series: 50 (R, S, X), 60 (R, S, X, TX), 70 (S, X, TX), 80 (S, X, TX)

Related: GolfWRX Members review the Tensei CK Pro White

Review: KBS Tour FLT Shafts

Pros: FLT shafts use a flighted design, which helps golfers launch their long irons higher and with more spin. The FLT short-iron shafts provide a more penetrating trajectory for more control.

Cons: FLT shaft flexes correspond with weight, so golfers may not be able to match their desired shaft weight with their desired flex.

Who They’re For: Golfers who need more spin or more launch from their long irons to optimize their trajectory. Everyone from beginners to PGA Tour players can use the shafts effectively, but they’ll be most popular with golfers with moderate-to-slow swing speeds, or any golfer who generates low-spin launch conditions.

Selecting the proper iron shafts is one of the most important equipment decisions golfers make. It’s an issue of quantity. Most golfers carry about 7-8 irons in their bag, so if they choose the wrong iron shaft, they’ve made the game harder than it needs to be with half or more of their clubs.

The good news is that there’s a wider selection of quality iron shafts than there has ever been, with recent growth in models that are designed to help golfers hit their iron shots higher and farther, while still maintaining PGA Tour-quality consistency and feel.

KBS is one of the leading steel shaft manufacturers, and already offered a wide variety of models prior to its newest shaft launch. Company representatives felt KBS was lacking a product for a particular segment of golfers, however, so it developed its new FLT shafts.

FLT shafts ($31.95 each) have a flighted design, which helps certain golfers optimize the performance of each iron their bag. The long irons shafts have progressively softer tip sections, which helps golfers increase their launch angle and spin rates with those clubs. For the right golfer, the design will help them hit their iron shots farther, and stop shots on the green more quickly. In the short irons, where height and spin are easier for golfers to generate, the FLT shafts are stiffer, which creates the flatter trajectory most golfers prefer with their scoring clubs. The crossover point between the higher-launching long irons and lower-launching short irons is the 7 iron.

Like all KBS shafts, FLT models have a constant weight, which means that long iron shafts and short iron shafts will be roughly the same weight through the set. Shaft weight is dependent on flex, however, as softer-flex models are lighter than stiffer-flex models. So if you’re looking for a really heavy, regular-flex shaft or a really light, extra-stiff-flex shaft, these aren’t for you.

Keep in mind that KBS shafts do not have reinforced tip sections like many other iron shafts, which gives them a slightly higher balance point and can decrease swing weight by 1-2 points. I personally like the feel of KBS shafts and their slightly higher balance point, but some golfers won’t.

For this review, I tested the new FLT shafts head to head against KBS Tour shafts of the same flex and weight (130X) in 4 irons, 6 irons and pitching wedges. Each of the shafts were installed in Callaway’s Apex Pro ’16 irons , and were built to my specifications (standard grips, standard length, 1-degree strong lofts, 1-degree flat lie angles).

I performed my testing at the Launch Pad at Carl’s Golfland in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., where I hit the 4 irons, 6 irons and pitching wedges on Trackman IV with premium golf balls. I hit 3-6 solid shots with each iron, and then removed the outliers from the final data in an attempt to compare only the most similar strikes. Results were normalized.

As you can see from the data, there was a significant difference in the flight of the 4 irons with the two different shafts, but less of a difference with the 6 irons and pitching wedges.

As expected, the FLT shafts caused 4 iron shots to launch higher (0.8 degrees) and with more spin (729 rpm) than the KBS Tour shafts. I’m not a low-spin player, which is one of the target audiences for this shaft, so the added launch and spin of the FLT shafts caused my 4 iron shots to fly shorter. Golfers who launch their irons too low or with too little spin, however, will likely see a distance increase when using the FLT shafts.

As I moved closer to the short end of the set, the two shafts started to perform more similarly. Theoretically, the 6 iron shots with the FLT shafts should have launched slightly higher and spun more than 6 iron shots with the KBS Tour shafts, but I actually saw a slightly lower launch angle (0.5 degrees) with the FLT. The spin was higher, though, by 211 rpm. With the pitching wedges, the results were again quite similar. The FLT launched 0.9 degrees higher, but actually spun 271 rpm less than the KBS Tour shafts.

Stepping back from the numbers, I was impressed with how similar the feel was between the KBS Tour and FLT shafts. Yes, I could feel that the FLT shafts were more active in the tip with the 4 irons, but they felt nearly the same in the 6 irons. By the time I got to the pitching wedges, the two shafts were indistinguishable. The KBS Tour is considered one of the better-feeling iron shafts currently available, so KBS’ ability to replicate that feel in the FLT will be a plus for the majority of interested golfers.

Looking more broadly, trends in shaft design tends to go hand-in-hand with trends in club head design, and the FLT shafts are no exception. Equipment manufacturers continue to strengthen the lofts of their distance irons; they have to in order balance the launch equation, as their faster ball speeds create a higher launch angle and more spin.

While the improvements to iron design have allowed golfers to hit their mid and short irons farther, many golfers continue to struggle to hit their long irons high enough or consistently enough for them to be effective. And based on my testing results, it’s clear that the FLT shafts can make long irons more playable for certain golfers, and maybe even keep long irons in a golfer’s bag that might otherwise be kicked out for higher-flying hybrids or fairway woods.

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on January 18, 2019

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

Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

Performance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Is out kind of somewhere in they middle?

Cheers Jason

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Broadly speaking, they feel similar to me.

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

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

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Question about Tour AD shaft chart

By ga_pike September 1, 2022 in Golf Balls/Shafts/Grips

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The fade side of that graph indicates a shaft with a stiffer tip that will prevent the club from turning over and encourage more of a fade. The draw side of the chart has shafts with softer tips that will deflect more and would be more likely to help the club face close quicker and produce more of a draw shape. That's also why you see most of the draw side as higher launch and the fade side as lower launch. Hope that helps.

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Thanks. Just confirms what I was already thinking. Appreciate the response.

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Almost 4 months later but this diagram is awesome for picking a shaft from Graphite Design! Is there any way to pin this? @GolfSpy_APH

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3 hours ago, TylorJudd said: Almost 4 months later but this diagram is awesome for picking a shaft from Graphite Design! Is there any way to pin this? @GolfSpy_APH

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One comment on the Graphite Design Shafts, make sure you try out different weights and flexes. I have a bunch of these shafts and I started using the TP 50S and liked it a lot, but when I was testing them for my fairways, I had them in 60g versions and started playing with them in the driver and reducing the driver head weight a touch.

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Just got the Tour AD DI 7x. Got it in the Callaway Rogue ST Max LS. Never hit the shaft before but Callaway preowned was having a sale and got the driver and shaft for too good of a price to pass up so took a chance.

Only hit a few times on the sim but like it so far. Shaft has a different feel tha anything I’ve hit before!

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They have this buttery feeling, very smooth. I have the Tour AD-G 60g S, at 45.5"

On 12/23/2022 at 7:00 AM, ajlacombe said: One comment on the Graphite Design Shafts, make sure your try out different weights and flexes. I have a bunch of these shafts and I started using the TP 50S and liked it a lot, but when I was testing them for my fairways, I had them in 60g versions and started playing with them in the driver and reducing the driver headweight a touch. To shorten the story, I ended up moving the SR shaft, which is Stiff-Regular at 44.5", and it was an amazing move for me. So 50S to 60SR. The fairways ended up with their fairway shaft at 65SR. You can look at that chart and say that the IZ, DI and TP are pretty much the same, and they are not. Whether or not you can discern the differences is another story. My driver shaft is the DI.

May I ask what your ss and tempo are? thanks....goldie

8 hours ago, goldie said: May I ask what your ss and tempo are? thanks....goldie

Tough question, because swinging indoors vs outdoors yields different swing speeds especially with a driver. About 100mph with driver and tempo is smoothish - the faster I swing the more agressive the transition becomes, but I am still on the smoother side of tempo.

Moved from ventus black into addi. So much happier. Combo the addi with the tsr4 and I’m getting an awesome piercing trajectory and I don’t feel like I have to swing so hard. Their is a more pronounced kick, mid section but with the stiff tip I have some great control. Ventus black profile just didn’t match up with me.

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Just thought I would mention this….

After trying a few Graphite Design shafts over the Winter, I ended up being fitted for a Tour AD DI 6S stiff for my Driver and my FW. It’s been great. Love the feel and love the distance these smooth shafts provide.

Until seeing the charts in this thread, I had never seen or heard of all of the different GD shaft options. Some of the other shafts were pretty good too, but the smoothness and the feel of the AD and the numbers were just ideal. So this has been great.

I think I may even try getting a used shaft on my hybrid if I can get fitted for a Ping Hybrid. Not sure when I can give it a try and have the budget to do that. Right now my off the shelf stock Tensei AV Blue stiff on my old TS Hybrid is so money, I don’t want to change out of it.

8 hours ago, KC Golf said: Just thought I would mention this…. After trying a few Graphite Design shafts over the Winter, I ended up being fitted for a Tour AD 6S stiff for my Driver and my FW. It’s been great. Love the feel and love the distance these smooth shafts provide. Until seeing the charts in this thread, I had never seen or heard of all of the different GD shaft options. Some of the other shafts were pretty good too, but the smoothness and the feel of the AD and the numbers were just ideal. So this has been great. I think I may even try getting a used shaft on my hybrid if I can get fitted for a Ping Hybrid. Not sure when I can give it a try and have the budget to do that. Right now my off the shelf stock Tensei AV Blue stiff on my old TS Hybrid is so money, I don’t want to change out of it.

The ad di is basically a blue design so the tensei av blue is going to be a very similar shaft design. What changes between all the manufactures blue design is the amount of stiffness in each section of the shaft but it’s not something that drastically different between them. So other than the hzrdus rdx blue which is counterbalanced you should be able to get along with any blue design

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On 9/1/2022 at 6:50 AM, ga_pike said: On the horizontal line, as a shaft moves closer to "fade" is this designating the shaft will produce more fade or more fade correction? TIA

This will encourage more of a fade.

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Thank you for this!

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Another chart from Japan. Draw / Fade vs Low / High launch. With Tiger using this with his TaylorMade QI-10, the VF orders will be off the charts!

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Would actually love to try the VF in whatever the lowest spinning head with lowest loft and see if I could get the thing off the ground!

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11 hours ago, KC Golf said: Another chart from Japan. Draw / Fade vs Low / High launch. With Tiger using this with his TaylorMade QI-10, the VF orders will be off the charts!

An English translation would be nice.

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HYB - Paradym X 18*, HZRDUS Smoke Red 80S; Sub 70 949X 21*, same shaft

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Lots of short game practice has made this a strength; now the driver is causing problems!

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37 minutes ago, funkyjudge said: An English translation would be nice.

Higher/Lower/Draw/Fade, just like the chart further up the page.

41 minutes ago, funkyjudge said: An English translation would be nice.

I hate charts like this in any language. As you know from doing fittings two different people swing the same shaft in the same head can see different ball flights. But I get it that the shaft manufacturers have to give some kind of reference for the design from a launch/spin perspective but the fade draw kills me

7 minutes ago, RickyBobby_PR said: I hate charts like this in any language. As you know from doing fittings two different people swing the same shaft in the same head can see different ball flights. But I get it that the shaft manufacturers have to give some kind of reference for the design from a launch/spin perspective but the fade draw kills me

+1 to that!

In the past year I’ve tried the Tour AD DI, IZ, VR, MT, TP and UB. All purchased second hand off EBay.

The Tour AD DI 7S paired with a Cobra LTDx 15 degree 3 wood set at 16.5 is a match made in heaven for me. Best I’ve ever had. Dependable and great performance. It has literally changed my game.

It is so good that it took me down the Graphite Design rabbit hole to try to achieve similar magic with my driver and my 7 wood.

I’ve come close, but try as I might I haven’t been able to match the performance and consistency in any other club besides that one.

1 hour ago, RickyBobby_PR said: I hate charts like this in any language. As you know from doing fittings two different people swing the same shaft in the same head can see different ball flights. But I get it that the shaft manufacturers have to give some kind of reference for the design from a launch/spin perspective but the fade draw kills me

+1 Manufacturers shouldn’t be allowed to say what “spin” a shaft will create because it’s not true. A shaft doesn’t spin the ball, the club head does. It has influences but are incredibly subjective to each golfer and that swing.

1 minute ago, TylorJudd said: +1 Manufacturers shouldn’t be allowed to say what “spin” a shaft will create because it’s not true. A shaft doesn’t spin the ball, the club head does. It has influences but are incredibly subjective to each golfer and that swing.

Exactly. It has influence on swing which has impact on delivery which is what will generate the launch characteristics for that particular golfer. And even with the same shaft spin and launch will change for every 1/8” change in where the ball contacts the face.

Ive seen guys with a low/low shaft in a low spin head still have too much spin because they were adding lift at impact and hitting low heel

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12 hours ago, Hoyoymac said: In the past year I’ve tried the Tour AD DI, IZ, VR, MT, TP and UB. All purchased second hand off EBay. The Tour AD DI 7S paired with a Cobra LTDx 15 degree 3 wood set at 16.5 is a match made in heaven for me. Best I’ve ever had. Dependable and great performance. It has literally changed my game. It is so good that it took me down the Graphite Design rabbit hole to try to achieve similar magic with my driver and my 7 wood. I’ve come close, but try as I might I haven’t been able to match the performance and consistency in any other club besides that one.

I’m about to grab a DI 7x for my TSr3 5 wood on Friday. They feel nice, chances of having the same shafts on woods seems like a pipe dream though, I play a Ventus black velocore 7x on my stealth 2+ 3 wood yet I can hit both quite similarly. You could easily argue those 2 shafts shouldn’t produce anything close to each other. Have a HZRDUS black gen 4 in my paradym TD and it’s pure trash. Can hardly hit a good ball with it now. Played the AD-G prior and it was actually one of the better shafts I’ve played

8 hours ago, TylorJudd said: I’m about to grab a DI 7x for my TSr3 5 wood on Friday. They feel nice, chances of having the same shafts on woods seems like a pipe dream though, I play a Ventus black velocore 7x on my stealth 2+ 3 wood yet I can hit both quite similarly. You could easily argue those 2 shafts shouldn’t produce anything close to each other.

For most people two different shafts aren’t going to be that far off from each other. If the shaft doesn’t cause a significant change in the swing due to feel the results will be similar. This has been shown in shaft testing by Callaway and others on a robot. From a lightweight soft flex shaft up to long drive shafts at different speeds the launch and spin change very little between all the shafts. It’s the human factor and how we react that causes change in delivery and thus the launch characteristics

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My results with the Graphite Design Tour AD shafts did not match up exactly with the charts referenced previously in the thread. But there was some correlation.

For me here is what I found.

Highest Flight - AD MT

AD IZ

AD DI

AD TP

AD UB

Lowest Flight - AD VR

Most Draw - VR, Most Fade - DI

Best Feeling - DI & VR

Harshest feeling - UB

Playing the AD VR 6S currently in a Cobra LTDx LS 9 degree Driver set at -1.

Had been playing the DI 6S in driver and the TP 8S in an LTDx 1 degree 7 wood, but sold both shafts to a friend and they are working well for him.

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Doesn't the shaft mfgr use robo hitting machine to isolate all othr variables? I think it is good for GD to make this chart showing what their controlled tests do. They engineer and make differnet shafts to achieve diff goals. They know the bend profile of their models that they design. I would think it make a good starting point, like the Ping Lie angle color codes. A guide, not a handcuff. The 4 section number chart that Miyazaki/XXIO etc. use tells me more than just S/R/A flex.

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Tour AD DI 6 - R or SR flex

By Zerpersande December 15, 2014 in Avg Joe Swings Stiff and Below

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Ahh, made an assumption that the DI-6 was available in R flex. Not the case. I would have to go with the DI-5 with an R1 flex. Rather big jump in the torque there, from 3.4 with the DI-6 SR to 4.7 with the DI-5 R1.

There is no thing as high launch with low spin as far as a shaft is concerned, it's not possible for a shaft to do that. That is an expensive experiment that will not do what you are looking for. Ball speed is a product of swing speed and contact. Any shaft can be a long hitting shaft if it compliments the golfer. Judging by your post, and the use of the word "slice", you have a swing issue or a face contact issue.

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[quote name='Golfrnut' timestamp='1418648671' post='10595139'] That is an expensive experiment that will not do what you are looking for. Judging by your post, and the use of the word "slice", you have a swing issue or a face contact issue. [/quote] There's no doubt I have a swing issue. At the same time, the difference in ball flight between the stock Matrix Red Tie and the substituted Fujikura Fuel was extremely noticeable. Additionally, at the range last night I hit an old Cobra L5V with a 50g Diamana R flex shaft. I slowed my swing down a bit and was hitting the ball extremely straight. I'm tempted to go with the DI-5R. It's a $200 risk, and as you said, an expensive experiment. Unfortunately, getting fit doesn't work the same here in Japan as the US. I have about zero chance of finding any place near me that will allow me to hit shafts side by side. I have to make do with what I can glean from this forum and other websites. It worked out well with the iron shafts, though I now have an extra set of almost new 950GH soft-stepoed shafts. But I do appreciate you taking the time to reply. If you would, what would be your advice...the DI-5R or the DI-6SR? Guess I could buy an extra adapter and buy both.

A lot of that will probably be dependent on the weight range that suites you, and your results may be different even with a 60 gram shaft vs a 65, or in your case a 5 vs a 6. Without trying and seeing results, that is going to be a crapshoot on the recommendation. The flex you choose is going to come down to feel. I currently play a DI 6s, tipped 3/8", and at a playing length of 44". Swing speed being right around the 97-98 range. Very happy with it, and it produces night and day contact differences compared to most of the other shafts I either have or have tried. Not quite sure why as all my other shafts are in the same range and close to the same bend profile, but that one just fits be well for some reason. But...with that being said, that is just something that works for me. I debated for a time trying the SR, but the S works so well for me, I didn't really see the benefit. There are cheaper alternatives depending on the marker near you. I don't find a lot of difference in the Kai' Li(weight range is in the middle, and bend profile is not that far off). The tip is a bit softer which may give you a little more feel if that is what suites you. With that being said, I have found that my swing really didn't like the Red Tie at all. Lots of people like it, but I was all over the place with it, and it never really felt good to me. Whatever you go with, I would highly advocate a shorter shaft length that most stock offerings come today. I first went to 44.5" and now at 44", and couldn't be happier. Comfort level is way better than it ever was with a longer length. I can still hit it crooked, but it's a flush crooked and the ball flight doesn't look like a banana.

To give you an idea of what sort of 'analysis' I get, I went to my local dealer, and found a SLDR with a MT-6S in in and compared it with a stock TM shaft in SR flex. Used to be I could easily look at the results of each shop. This time I was sort of pushed to just hit several shots with each. No chsnce to see my trajectory eadily, just the best three with each shaft. I felt as if there was an effort to sanitize and massage the data to a clear choice. So this idwa of tipped 3/8", well, I don't see it hapoening. Their 'fitting' involves using FitWay clubs with various shafts, I suppose just to check basic length/shaft combos. No actual club/shaft you are going to buy unless you buy FitWay. So I do it myself as a hobby. An expensive, far less than perfect, hobby. But one with which I have had some success. Finding shafts, other than through the internet, is basically hopeless. The place I got on the LM has NO bare shafts. The really big location of the same store has maybe 10 different shafts for drivers. That Regio Formula M is apparently not available in the US, so there is some advantage. At the same time, if I DO want a shaft from the US, that tacks on another $45 or so for shipping and maybe 10% on duties. So I do appreciate your feedback. I'm down to about 45.25" on my driver shaft, and given that I have some shaft extenders, maybe I'll try shortening one down to 44" or there about. And, yes, I do want more feel. That Red Tie is like a board. The Diamana 50g just FELTas if I was striking the ball, not hitting it with a coke bottle. The Kai' Li, well, I'll check it out. I'll post more once I do something. I'm sufficiently confused as to the best course of action as to need to step back and think for a couple of days.

Hehehe. Checked the Kai' Li. Slightly more expensive than the AD DI. $210 for the former, $180 for the latter.

I get what you are saying, tough situation when you don't have the availability to try shafts. To be honest, I took a leap when I went to the Di myself, as no one around had that shaft to test. Having dumped way more money than I have wanted trying different shafts, I at least have a general idea now of what I like to feel in a shaft and what feels wrong in my hands. If there are any shafts out there that you like, or remember liking, that may give some information to be able to help to find what you are looking for. What are you trying to descried with the "coke bottle" feel?

[quote name='Zerpersande' timestamp='1418745974' post='10600827'] Hehehe. Checked the Kai' Li. Slightly more expensive than the AD DI. $210 for the former, $180 for the latter. [/quote] Bought mine from Callaway Preowned. One of the advantages to being able to do clubwork. Think I paid $70 or so and just swapped tips.

[quote name='Golfrnut' timestamp='1418746325' post='10600841'] What are you trying to descried with the "coke bottle" feel? [/quote] Basically a dead feeling. For instance, on this one hole with slightly elevated tee and with a gentle runout after about 220 yards, I hit the Amp Cell/Regio Formula M 260 in total. A very nice looking shot and I knew it when it came off the face. The Bio Cell/Red Tie was a much lower trajectory, had strong fade to it, and yet managed to roll to almost 250. But I was amazed how far it had gone when I got out there. I just didn't feel anything, it was dead, I didn't feel it launch. This happened on a couple of holes where the Regio kept it in the fairway and the Red Tie would get about the same distance, be in the rough with a much worse lie, but still surprise me that it had gone as far gecause I really had no idea. Like you, I've tried quite a few shafts. My RBZ Rescues have firm White Ties. But they came with KBS shafts, I changed them to a NS Pro Zelos(??), then tried a UST Mamiya in one, and finally the White Tie. And hitting that 50g Diamana the other night, really feeling the launch, nice trajectory, I felt as if I had control. Maybe a good way of saying it is that I knew where the ball was going as I hit it. So I've got an extra head new that needs a shaft. As part of my on-going experiment I thought I would put something different. I'm leaning toward the DI-5 R1at the moment. Maybe take it down to 44.5" and see how it does.

You have any idea what Diamana version it was?

No, it was a stock Cobra L5V shaft . I tried Goggle but couldn't find anything about it. I also do my own work, but oddly enough, I just had my first 'downside'. Pulled that Diamana abd was going to see how it worked in the Bio Cell. I FLO my shafts, but didn't want to take off the grip. I'd read that you can use the ball-bearing race set flexing it from the tip. Maybe so, but I won't try THAT again. No more Diamana. Bought a non-plus Bio Cell on auction last night for $100. Regular Project X -PXv shaft in it. Going to see how that works in the Bio Cell+. Might even hit the Bio Cell in the wrapper a couple of times. I've used my Amp Cell for a year and the 'new' has worn off.

Okay, found some specs. It was a 50g Diamana Red Board.

Okay, that's a good start. These are the times I wish I owned Tom Wishon's profile software as it would make this easier. The Blue Board is a little closer to the AD DI in terms of bend profile. If I remember the profiles correctly, in comparison to those two shafts, the Diamana Red is softer in the butt section and softer in the tip...which honestly falls in right about where I expected you to want to be. The softer tip section probably gives you more feel and more liveliness than the Matrix Red Tie. If the 5 series weight is what you like, I would stick with that weight range. Comfort is the important thing, and no sense putting you into a weight that you feel is too heavy for you. The DI series could work for you, but I would definitely go with no tip trim, and probably the R series. Since we have something that you like to compare with, I am going to try and see if I can get some help from someone that has the profile software. Perhaps we can get you a few options.

[quote name='Golfrnut' timestamp='1418821344' post='10606041'] - If the 5 series weight is what you like, I would stick with that weight range. Comfort is the important thing...... -The DI series could work for you, but I would definitely go with no tip trim, and probably the R series. - Since we have something that you like to compare with, I am going to try and see if I can get some help from someone that has the profile software. Perhaps we can get you a few options. [/quote] Sounds great. I'll check and see if the Red Board is something I can get here economically. A quick check while looking for info about the shaft indicated the 2015 models will have the M+, available in a 52g model. The link below says that they will retail for about $300, but I have found it available for $165, or slightly less than the DI model. http://www.golfwrx.com/220627/mitsubishi-unveils-2015-diamana-shaft-lineup/

Yes, from what I have seen, the M+ is supposed to be a new designed Red Board. Since they are new, time will tell what people think of them in comparison to the older line. The older Red Boards have been discontinued for a while now, but you still may be able to find them somewhere out there.

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PL Blue 45 R is a good option to RED/Illima (48 grams) A few CPM stronger would be Boyaah as S flex (50 gram), the R version is very soft to flex and more like A, but (RED)/Illima is also "soft to flex" Both this options should be fine for a player at 90-95 with a medium swing I have Booyah X in one of my own drivers, but im brutal and might peek at 100 mph on a good day PS! the new RED has a higher TQ rating than most other shafts, and i have not seen any zone specs on it yet so i really dont know what they have changed from earlier versions. I put RED in () for that reason, since i really dont know where that shaft belong, but Illima was "soft to flex"

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[quote name='Howard Jones' timestamp='1418832528' post='10606909'] PS! the new RED has a higher TQ rating than most other shafts, and i have not seen any zone specs on it yet so i really dont know what they have changed from earlier versions. [/quote] Yeah, I was going to post about those higher torque values. Significantly higher. Also found out that the supplier that has the M+ here in Japan only has the 60. But the torque is still higher in R flex than the DI-5R1. And that's very true about not knowing how they perform. I'd hate to shell out the cash for the shaft and be the one reporting that they don't suit my style.

Primarily consider torque for feel, at least I do anyway. If you like a shaft that has a little bit of softness to it, it's not necessarily a bad thing. IMO, that is one of the things that actually make the DI feel better to me over some other shafts in the same category. I used to look at high torque in a negative way, but not so much any more. Feel is subjective, and going to differ for everyone though. Never tied the PL shafts, but don't hear too many negative things on them. Most often, it's that people may feel they feel like noodles, but you'll get that from guys that really load shafts hard. Here the same thing about DI shafts from time to time, but that is about the only thing I hear bad about either of them. Always liked the feel of the YS series shafts, which are actually being brought back too this year. The older ones are hard to find now though. Being in Japan, I wonder if it's easier for you to source Graphite Design shafts over there?

[quote name='Golfrnut' timestamp='1418835200' post='10607181'] Primarily consider torque for feel, at least I do anyway. . Never tied the PL shafts, but don't hear too many negative things on them. Most often, it's that people may feel they feel like noodles, but you'll get that from guys that really load shafts hard. Here the same thing about DI shafts from time to time, but that is about the only thing I hear bad about either of them. Always liked the feel of the YS series shafts, which are actually being brought back too this year. The older ones are hard to find now though. Being in Japan, I wonder if it's easier for you to source Graphite Design shafts over there? [/quote] 1- Looking more closely at the PL shafts, the torque values are higher. And the recommended swing speeds, for what they are worth, are much lower than the DI shafts. 2- YS series shafts are new to me. Which manufacturer? 3- Lots of GD. Seem to perhaps be cheaper here. Would be glad to help anybody that wanted one, but an not sure of the shipping costs. The AD DI is starting to sound lime the way to go. Going to wait until I try the Project X -PXv that comes in the new Bio Cell. Hope it comes tomorrow so I can play it on Friday.

I would look at GD's G series in Red....there is a site that shows that the G. Series and DI are Very close in bend profile through out the range. 60R might be the ticket. Also, based on the Titleist Custom chart, the UST VTS series is very close to the DI.....suggest the Red in this one also. Last, when taking to a person who is a fitter and has this site that really breaks down shafts, he said that the Miyazaki JDL was the closes overall shaft to the DI If you must go DI and I would not blame you (my fav) I would look at the SR first before the R1

[quote name='Zerpersande' timestamp='1418835984' post='10607253'] [quote name='Golfrnut' timestamp='1418835200' post='10607181'] Primarily consider torque for feel, at least I do anyway. . Never tied the PL shafts, but don't hear too many negative things on them. Most often, it's that people may feel they feel like noodles, but you'll get that from guys that really load shafts hard. Here the same thing about DI shafts from time to time, but that is about the only thing I hear bad about either of them. Always liked the feel of the YS series shafts, which are actually being brought back too this year. The older ones are hard to find now though. Being in Japan, I wonder if it's easier for you to source Graphite Design shafts over there? [/quote] 1- Looking more closely at the PL shafts, the torque values are higher. And the recommended swing speeds, for what they are worth, are much lower than the DI shafts. 2- YS series shafts are new to me. Which manufacturer? 3- Lots of GD. Seem to perhaps be cheaper here. Would be glad to help anybody that wanted one, but an not sure of the shipping costs. The AD DI is starting to sound lime the way to go. Going to wait until I try the Project X -PXv that comes in the new Bio Cell. Hope it comes tomorrow so I can play it on Friday. [/quote] The YS series were made by Graphite Design also. Don't play too much into recommended speeds. That's why it is always better to go off of what you like, and then try to find something that is close to the profile. Shafts in the same swing speed category, can vary greatly in feel depending on the materials, how the bend profile is built, and how hoard/soft you load into the shaft. Many people do not fall well into those categories going off speed only when trying to find the correct shaft.

To all teh experts out there... How does the Kusala White stack up to these options? I've bounced around with a few of the shafts mentioned. The ADDI, Red Tie, and White Tie. I found the Kusala White to have the best results for my slow swing speed. But I know that everyone is different...

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[quote name='Howard Jones' timestamp='1418832528' post='10606909'] PL Blue 45 R is a good option to RED/Illima (48 grams) [/quote] Hmmm, I found the PL Blue 65 R for $20. Says high launch. Think I will get one as a shaft to put into whatever head I decide to sell, most likely my old Amp Cell. But it seems to perhaps to be an older shaft. There is an identically named shaft for about twice as much. And they have both the 45/55g models. Confusing as hell trying to read this stuff with my minimal Japanese reading skills.

[quote name='TMBob' timestamp='1418837058' post='10607305'] Also, based on the Titleist Custom chart, the UST VTS series is very close to the DI.....suggest the Red in this one also. [/quote] Found the VTS. The 55g will run me about $180, about the same price as the DI, whereas the 65g I can get for half of that. No idea. Crazy Japanese marketing idea. But looking at the torque, at 5.0 will that give me the desired 'feel' even with a 60/65g shaft? At half the price.......

[quote name='blink3665' timestamp='1418839998' post='10607549'] How does the Kusala White stack up to these? I found the Kusala White to have the best results for my slow swing speed. [/quote] What's your swing speed and what weight/flex are you using. The Kusala is one of the shafts Zi can get. Same price range as the AD DI.

This is like pulling a loose string on a sweater. A real mix of availability, good prices, crazy prices, similar specs, etc. And no way to test them other than buy them and see. There's a VTS Silver 55R for about $85 that I think I will try. Also a PL Blue 65R for about $15. At least the VTS will give me a rough feel for a softer flex, light weight, high torque shaft, albeit a bit lower launch. Given the 35-40mh winds the day before yesterday, that can be a plus. Comments?

When I keep it between the navigational beacons, SS is 93 avg. I may have picked up a few MPH from my lessons this winter since my fitting. I have a "deliberate" (read:slow) tempo with a smooth transition. I have a Tour Issue (because... well... duh... why wouldn't you have TI?) Kusala White 61 stiff. Code is 4631.

[quote name='blink3665' timestamp='1419029756' post='10618515'] SS is 93 avg "deliberate" tempo with a smooth transition Kusala White 61 stiff [/quote] Similar to my style except 93 is pretty much my top unless I really have a wide fairway. I've found a 61R for about $175-ish. I just want a shaft where I can slow my swing down just a tad and truly feel the shaft load/release. The NS Pro Regio stiff I have now gives me some feel when I hit it full on, but with slower swing speeds I just don't feel the load/release very much.

I'm sure that most WRXers would consider the Kusala White a wet noodle. Especially in R. However, I really like it. It's perfect for my swing.

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Tour AD DI Wood Shafts

The Tour AD DI “ D EEP I MPACT” is designed to provide golfers with more power and stability in their golf shaft. Designed and manufactured exclusively at the Graphite Design factory headquarters in Japan, the Tour AD DI orange and black colored options are available in 50g R2 (Lite), R1 (Regular) S and X flex, 60g SR (Stiff Regular), S, X and TX (Tour X-Stiff) flex, 70g S, X and TX (Tour X-Stiff) flex and 80g S, X and TX (Tour X-Stiff) flex.

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 orange with white bands and green rings and a 2nd color option of black with white bands and silver rings. The Tour AD DI 5-X, 6-TX, 7-TX, 8-TX and 9-X flex shafts are available only in the 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 “ D EEP I MPACT” on your game! 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.

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DI TECHNOLOGY- Consisting of the advanced, 1st generation of Toray Composites NANOALLOY Material Technology for increased stability in the mid to tip region and unsurpassed feel.
All weights and flexes are available in two color options of either Orange or Black.
50 ton ultra-premium, high modulus, aerospace quality carbon fiber materials.
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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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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 to maintain shaft durability and prevent shaft failure/breakage. For example, if the head has a hosel bore depth of 1.5″ and the shaft has a parallel tip length of 3.0″, the tip trim length should not exceed 1.0″.
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The Graphite Design Tour AD HD is the evolution of the Tour AD MT. It has a mid-launch/low-spin profile. Street price is $379 and it's available now. The Graphite Design Tour AD HD represents the 2020 extension of its premium Tour AD lineup. In case you were wondering, the HD stands for Hyper Drive, which presumably speaks to the speed story ...
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LOW. TOUR AD M9003-7. LOW LOW/MID MID MID/HIGH HIGH. RECOMMENDED SHAFT FLEX GUIDE FOR TOUR AD WOODS BASED ON DRIVER SWING SPEED: RECOMMENDED SHAFT MODEL BASED ON DESIRED LAUNCH ANGLE AND SPIN RATE CHARACTERISTICS: CHICHIBU R & SR. TOUR AD IZ-6 TOUR AD IZ-4 TOUR AD VR-4 TOUR AD IZ-5 TOUR AD F-55 FWY TOUR AD SL II-4. CHICHIBU S & S+. HIGH.
GD Tour AD MT Vs. DI Comparison
Titleist 917D2 10.5˚ - GD Tour AD TP-6 Titleist 915F 15˚ - Kuro Kage Silver TiNi 70 Titleist 915F 18˚ - Kuro Kage Silver TiNi 70 Titleist 816H1 21˚ - GD Tour AD HY 85 Nike VRS Forged 5-PW - Project X PXi Vokey SM6 Raw 50F, 55S, 60V Scotty Cameron 009 SSS ... GD Tour AD MT Vs. DI Comparison
Graphite Design Tour AD VR Shaft Review
Even on mishits, the shaft feels very stable. I could really lean into a swing or take it easy and still get predictable results. The Graphite Design Tour AD VR is available as light as 40 grams in R2, R1, and stiff flex. Those three choices, plus X flex, are available at 50 grams. The 60 gram version has a S/R flex, stiff, and X, and the ...
Shaft Review
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 ...
Graphite Design Tour AD MT 5 Driver Shaft (D-32437408783)
Used W/ TaylorMade RH Adapter Graphite Design Tour AD MT 5 Driver Shaft Stiff 43.5in Shop new and used Graphite Design Tour AD MT 5 Driver Shaft at 2nd Swing Golf today. Trade in your old clubs and save even more on your next purchase of Graphite Design Tour AD MT 5 Driver Shaft (D-32437408783).
PDF Tour Ad Wood Shaft Fitting Guide and Shaft Comparison Chart
#5- #9 WOOD TOUR AD MT, GT & EV 1.0" 0.5" Insert 2.0" only 3.0" of Tip Parallel #5- #9 WOOD TOUR AD 9003 & P-9003 0.5" 0.5" Insert 2.0" only 2.4" of Tip Parallel * 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.
Graphite Design Tour AD HD Shaft Review
Sep 16, 2020. Staff. #1. One shaft company who gets a lot of praise throughout all fitting circles for their attention to details and materials is Graphite Design. For many years now they have continued to evolve one of the most in-depth premium shaft fitting matrixes on the market. In 2020 they are adding another into the fold, the Tour AD HD ...
Question about Tour AD shaft chart
Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond 10.5, Graphite Design Tour AD-MJ 6x Titleist TSr3 18 Degree, Graphite Design Tour Ad-DI 7x Takomo 301CB's, KBS Tours 120S Vokey SM8 48 10F, 52 08F, 56 08M, 60 08M. Odyssey O-Works Jailbird Mini, Versa Scheme, 17" Fatso 3.0 Grip, 40" Jazz Tacoma Cart Bag Titleist Pro V1x
Tour AD DI 6
Posted December 17, 2014. PL Blue 45 R is a good option to RED/Illima (48 grams) A few CPM stronger would be Boyaah as S flex (50 gram), the R version is very soft to flex and more like A, but (RED)/Illima is also "soft to flex". Both this options should be fine for a player at 90-95 with a medium swing.
Tour AD DI Wood Shafts
The Tour AD DI "DEEP IMPACT" is designed to provide golfers with more power and stability in their golf shaft. Designed and manufactured exclusively at the Graphite Design factory headquarters in Japan, the Tour AD DI orange and black colored options are available in 50g R2 (Lite), R1 (Regular) S and X flex, 60g SR (Stiff Regular), S, X and TX (Tour X-Stiff) flex, 70g S, X and TX (Tour X ...

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