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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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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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Shaft tool is not included. The Tour AD MT design is based on the very popular Tour AD DI model and utilizes premium, aerospace quality 50t carbon-fiber and the Toray Company’s 3rd generation of Nano-alloy material technology known as “DI Technology” in the tip section of the shaft. The Tour AD MT features a stiffer mid-section and slightly softer tip than the Tour AD DI. This design feature will produce optimal launch and spin characteristics in today’s modern low spin drivers.

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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.

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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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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.

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  • 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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Tour AD DI vs BB vs MT vs MJ

By dreamingkid February 21, 2015 in WRX Club Techs

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can anyone summarize what the differences are between these shafts? I'm getting little confused over the specs on their website. This forum has little info on some of the shafts and they are not compiled and all over the places.... spin, flight, feel, etc.... Thanks!

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[quote name='OrangeCrush' timestamp='1434135980' post='11740250'] Where does the AD-GT fall in the line up? I am assuming that is more of a true Mid-Mid like the original BlueBoard [/quote] Yup,

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Bb-di-mt From lowest to highest spin and launch. Feel is a personal thing but the di is the next best thing to God

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kmo

I have the di in former driver and 3 wood it's a good stick I think the bb would fit me better. All depends on your feel and launch and spin you produce I'd suggest hoping on track man with them. Also I think the combo with whatever head you use is important with these.

FourWiggle

DI - mid - high / high launch / low-mid spin BB - low - mid launch / low-mid spin stiffer tip and higher kick point MT - mid - mid-high launch / low-mid spin (lower torque than MJ) stiffer mid / softer tip than DI MJ - mid - mid-high launch / low-mid spin (higher torque than MT) softer tip than MJ / stiffer mid-butt

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[quote name='FourWiggle' timestamp='1424542188' post='10998533'] DI - mid - high / high launch / low-mid spin BB - low - mid launch / low-mid spin stiffer tip and higher kick point MT - mid - mid-high launch / low-mid spin (lower torque than MJ) stiffer mid / softer tip than DI MJ - mid - mid-high launch / low-mid spin (higher torque than MT) softer tip than MJ / stiffer mid-butt [/quote] The above pretty much sums it up...

[quote name='pleepers303' timestamp='1424547820' post='10998955'] [quote name='FourWiggle' timestamp='1424542188' post='10998533'] DI - mid - high / high launch / low-mid spin BB - low - mid launch / low-mid spin stiffer tip and higher kick point MT - mid - mid-high launch / low-mid spin (lower torque than MJ) stiffer mid / softer tip than DI MJ - mid - mid-high launch / low-mid spin (higher torque than MT) softer tip than MJ / stiffer mid-butt [/quote] The above pretty much sums it up, the only caveat I would include is that the MJ is made from 50-ton graphite, while I'm pretty sure the others are all 40-ton. When I demoed all 4 of these, there definitely was a "tighter" feel to the MJ, despite having its own unique bend profile. [/quote] Thanks for reply. so does it feel little bit smoother than others?

cadman88

Watch this.. the best parts start around 2:10 into it.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zLZ5C1GeHI

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[quote name='cadman88' timestamp='1424573414' post='11001477']Watch this.. the best parts start around 2:10 into it.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zLZ5C1GeHI[/quote] Flight scope numbers are all over the place.

Sebmour

I have a DI6x and BB6x for my 915 D3. I can say that BB is lower launch (1-2*) and lower spin (200-300 rpm) The BB does feel a stiffer but still very smooth. I have changed my swing (much more shallow) that I needed to put the DI back in since the BB was too much low spin for me. I'll put the BB in my 3 wood.

[quote name='dreamingkid' timestamp='1424569078' post='11001003'] [quote name='pleepers303' timestamp='1424547820' post='10998955'] [quote name='FourWiggle' timestamp='1424542188' post='10998533'] DI - mid - high / high launch / low-mid spin BB - low - mid launch / low-mid spin stiffer tip and higher kick point MT - mid - mid-high launch / low-mid spin (lower torque than MJ) stiffer mid / softer tip than DI MJ - mid - mid-high launch / low-mid spin (higher torque than MT) softer tip than MJ / stiffer mid-butt [/quote] The above pretty much sums it up, the only caveat I would include is that the MJ is made from 50-ton graphite, while I'm pretty sure the others are all 40-ton. When I demoed all 4 of these, there definitely was a "tighter" feel to the MJ, despite having its own unique bend profile. [/quote] Thanks for reply. so does it feel little bit smoother than others? [/quote] Not really. The trademark characteristic of GD shafts is the that ultra smooth "glassy" feel to them. At least that is the only way I can describe them. What makes the MJ stand out from the others though is that it seems to be a little "tighter" dispersion-wise.

ZipinZ

I've been using the DI-6 Stiff in my Titleist 913 D3 for about 2 years and it was one of the most stable best feeling shafts I owned. Then I decided to buy a SLDR 11*, 430 head and wasn't happy with the DI's performance in this heavy head. I replaced the 16 gram weight with a 12 gram and got the S/W down to D3, still feels odd in the SLDR. Last October, I picked up a BB7 and MT7 and have been trying them in the SLDR, while I'm in here in the Palm Springs area for a couple of months. The MT-7 (Yellow) is tip soft and feels whippy, it also launches a bit lower than the DI. I put the BB-7 back in the SLDR today and hit the practice range, the blue bomb, feels like it loads up and kicks more than the DI and MT, it also has a very piercing trajectory, which works great in the windy conditions here in the desert and back home. Based on my experience and testing of the 3 shafts that I have, I'm leaning towards the BB. I have no first hand experience with the MJ, perhaps someone here can advise further.

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I have the DI in 7S and the BB in 6x since my swing speed is right around the 103-108 mark. I hate being between flexes but I feel that between those two I should have a winner. The DI seems to be smoother but the BB is very stable throughout. I'll need to sit on the range for a day to see exactly how each one works and which one I prefer. I tried the DI over the weekend and liked it but I was having trouble feeling the head (SLDR 430)

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[quote name='Whit' timestamp='1424537223' post='10998155'] Bb-di-mt From lowest to highest spin and launch. Feel is a personal thing but the di is the next best thing to God [/quote] I have hit the DI and the MT, not the BB. The MT is DEFINITELY a tad lower launching than the DI. its inbetween the BB and DI.

I played the ADDI 7s and now play the ADMT 6X. Both in a Ping G25. Launch was lower which i was looking for and the dispersion is where you will see all the difference in the world. My dispersion tightened up wiht the MT BIG TIME. I think its because its stiffer in the mid section than the DI.... Thats the biggest difference i have seen in the shafts. Both have that great GD feel....

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I just purchased the MJ 8x for my 915....I should have it tipped and gripped by next weekend. I will share my thoughts on it after my first round.

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If you're getting a new driver, find the shaft that feels best to you, then pick a driver head with the loft that gives you the launch you want (makes no sense to use the shaft to tweak launch if you're buying a new driver, much easier to do that with driver loft). If retrofitting a head you already have (especially if it's non-adjustable), then the above mentioned shaft characteristics matter. The whole 50-ton thing is meaningless, doesn't effect dispersion, just changes the feel slightly.

jdw2920

The mt is amazing much better than the bb

DatSliceDoe

I'm thinking DI vs MJ might be what it comes down to for me, I'm looking for a high launch shaft, but in a pretty low spin driver head I don't know if I'd want a shaft with low spin as well. Would the MJ be the ticket then?

[quote name='DatSliceDoe' timestamp='1433563120' post='11699028'] I'm thinking DI vs MJ might be what it comes down to for me, I'm looking for a high launch shaft, but in a pretty low spin driver head I don't know if I'd want a shaft with low spin as well. Would the MJ be the ticket then? [/quote] Depends on what your spin is. Just because the head is low spin, doesn't mean you'll have low spin when you hit it. Pretty much impossible to armchair fit a driver...

Pro's Choice has a great graphic on the spin and launch differences between all of the Graphite Design shafts. [attachment=2793074:Tour-AD-Wood-Fitting-Guide-6-1-15.pdf]

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I live in Vancouver Canada lol nooooorth area than Palm Spring. I have DI6X, BB6X and DJ 7S 1" tipped driver shaft for my 915 D3 9.5. I use BB7S in 915F 3W and DJ 7X in 913 F 5W. Now I am selling my BB6X because...... For me I am sure I can load the DI6X pretty well but I cannot even load the BB6X. Honestly when I decided to buy the BB6X I thought I was a high launch golfer but after I test it I knew I was wrong... My swing speed is 105-107 consistantly. I play DI6X in summer with 13.5 degree launch angle. That spec provide a pretty good result. But when I use my BB6X, the launch angle drops for about 4 degree. Jizzzzzzz..... I feel the tip on BB6X is too stiff that I cannot hold it. I feel the tip is much stiffer in BB than that in DI. Besides, BB shaft become stiffer and stiffer from butt to tip. So it has a huge difference between DI 6X and BB6X. But a very interesting thing is I get optimum result with my BB7S on my 915F 3 wood. When the stiffness drops to S from X, BB becomes so smooth and I feel the energy can be transferred very efficiently from my body to the club head. That promotes constant 270 yards 3 wood tee shot. Based on my test result, BB seems has lower spin rate than DI, DI is actually no high launch/low spin, I would rate it as mid/high launch and low/mid spin,not as some advertisements said the magic high launch/low spin. But all Graphite Design shafts are very smooth. Cheers Ronnie

Peanut191

Agree with Ronnie on the BB being more stiff feeling than the DI. The DI loads much easier and feels softer. If you have tried the DI and it feels whippy, then the BB would be good to try. If the DI feels great, but you want to bring down launch or spin, then I wouldn't go with the BB unless you have a really aggressive transition. I found that the feel on the BB wasn't just a little tweak to the DI, just stiffer, but a much stiffer feeling overall. The BB compares very well with the Ahina, where I would say the DI doesn't compare as closely to the Kai Li as the BB to Ahina, but that would be a good reference point if you have tried both of those Diamana shafts.

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Any direct comparisons on the MJ vs DI? Especially feel, launch and spin?

[quote name='Peanut191' timestamp='1434118363' post='11738166']Agree with Ronnie on the BB being more stiff feeling than the DI. The DI loads much easier and feels softer. If you have tried the DI and it feels whippy, then the BB would be good to try. If the DI feels great, but you want to bring down launch or spin, then I wouldn't go with the BB unless you have a really aggressive transition. I found that the feel on the BB wasn't just a little tweak to the DI, just stiffer, but a much stiffer feeling overall. The BB compares very well with the Ahina, where I would say the DI doesn't compare as closely to the Kai Li as the BB to Ahina, but that would be a good reference point if you have tried both of those Diamana shafts.[/quote]Agree. exactly same situation I experienced. I tip my DI6X 1" so it feels better but still much smoother than BB.

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I just got a tour edge cb pro f2 with a AD MJ 8X shaft. I've hit the ad di and ad bb, so I should be able to compare notes after tomorrow morning.

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Where does the AD-GT fall in the line up? I am assuming that is more of a true Mid-Mid like the original BlueBoard

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[quote name='OrangeCrush' timestamp='1434135980' post='11740250'] Where does the AD-GT fall in the line up? I am assuming that is more of a true Mid-Mid like the original BlueBoard [/quote] Yup, the GT is almost exactly like a Blueboard. Actually here are the EI charts for the GT and the new 3rd Generation B series. Almost the exact same shaft, but the Diamana B has a little stiffer butt section. [attachment=2804190:GD-ADGT-EiGj-Table.png] [attachment=2804188:Diamana-B-EiGj-Table.png]

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Graphite Design Tour AD GT: Editor Review

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Pros: Extremely smooth, and stable. The mix of blue, white and silver looks awesome.

Cons: Costs as much as most new drivers — $380.

Bottom Line: The Tour AD-GT shaft is a great extension of the Tour AD line, providing all of the smoothness Graphite Design is known for in a profile that’s slightly softer than the company’s low-launch, low-spin Tour AD BB shaft . That makes it great for players who need more spin, or as a fairway wood shaft for players who enjoy the BB in their driver.

With the addition of the GT, Graphite Design’s premium line of Tour AD Shafts now comes in four different profiles.

The company’s best-known shaft, the Tour AD DI, is the orange-and-white model that has been used for several years by Tiger Woods. The company’s next most-popular shaft, the Tour AD BB, is the company’s lowest-launching, lowest-spinning shaft.

Graphite Design’s Tour AD DJ is a slightly spinnier version of the DI. That means it’s a good fairway wood shaft for golfer’s who like the feel of the DI in their driver, and also works for golfers who don’t spin the ball enough with the DI.

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The GT has the same relationship to the BB. But while it’s slightly softer than the BB, it’s slightly stiffer than the DJ, providing a lower trajectory with less spin.

According to Graphite Design, the GT has a mid-trajectory, while maintaining an optimal amount of spin.

The GT is available in five different flexes, from R2 to X, and four different weights, from 50 to 80 grams. Like the rest of the Tour AD line, the GT sells for around $380.

I’ve been a fan of Graphite Design shafts for a very long time. Years ago, I loved the company’s “Tour AD Quattro Tech” shaft so much that no matter the driver head I was playing, that pretty green shaft would be in it.

Through the years, I’ve experimented with pretty much every high-end shaft made, from prototypes to retail, and have always come back to a Graphite Design shaft in my driver. There’s something about the feel that has always worked well for me.

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Recently I’ve been playing the Graphite Design Tour AD DI. I’ve loved everything about it and have actually had it in play for the last three years.

Although I did a little experimenting with the Tour AD DJ and BB, I always went back to the DI. It wasn’t so much the ball flight changes or spin differences between the shafts, as I found them minimal for myself. My confidence in the DI had grown so much and I had come to build so much trust in it, it was hard for me to make a complete change. Yet when the Tour AD GT came out, like the DJ and BB, I had to give it a try.

Performance

I was really pleased with the smoothness of the shaft through the impact area. It was slightly more tip stiff than the DI, but in no way had a boardy feeling. My clubmaker built it exactly to the same CPM’s that I had in my other Miura SIT 460 driver with the DI, so I was comparing apples to apple. And the differences were genuinely noticeable

I found the trajectory to be a tad lower with the GT —  about 1 degree on a launch monitor — but I was still able to get quite a bit of carry with it. What I particularly enjoyed about the GT was that no matter how hard I swung, the shaft never felt overpowered. I’ve never been one to believe the torque numbers that shaft companies specify, but according to the Graphite Design website, the GT 6X that I tested has 3.1 degrees of torque in a 46 inch shaft (I tested it at 45.5 inches).

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The past months of testing have also proven to me the workability of the GT. Although I have a Tour AD DI set up identically in a Miura SIT 460, I’ve found the ability to control my trajectory a bit more simpler in the GT over the DI.

Spin numbers have also been great with the GT — about 200 to 300 rpms lower and very consistent — and the extra yards I’ve been getting out of my driver have been extremely pleasing.

Looks and Feel

The GT has the familiar AD paint job in a lustrous blue color with white rings, and the blue fades to a silver blue towards the butt. I can’t lie, as ridiculous as it may sound, one of the features that immediately grabbed me wanting to try it was the color. I love the looks of the shaft!

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The Takeaway

Graphite Design has produced another super shaft with the Tour AD GT. Its feel, workability and playability have been astounding. Even the looks of it, which initially grabbed my attention, are sweet!

Anyone who’s played and liked Graphite Design shafts in the past will immediately find a familiar smoothness in the GT, however, it’s bumped up a few notches. The GT is a true tribute to the Graphite Design ideals of never letting a shaft hit the market that doesn’t excel in feel.

If you get a chance to try a friend’s driver with a GT or if your clubmaker stocks them, do yourself a favor and give it a swing. I highly recommend it as one of the best new shafts of the year.

Build Specs for Graphite Design Tour AD GT 6X

Club head: Miura SIT Driver (9 degrees, D3 swing weight)

Cut weight: 67.5 grams

Length: 45.5 inches (Installed untipped)

Installed at Aloha Golf Center, Graphite Design specialist in the State of Hawaii.

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Reid's been an avid golfer for more than 40 years. During that time, he's amassed quite a putter collection and has become one of GolfWRX's leading equipment nuts. Reid tries all the latest equipment in hopes of finding the latest and greatest of them all to add to his bag. He was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii where the courses are green and the golf is great!

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Insider photos from tiger woods’ launch event for his new “sun day red” apparel line.

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On Monday evening, inside the swanky, second-story “Coach House” event center in the Palisades Village, just minutes down the road from the 2024 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club, Tiger Woods and TaylorMade officially announced their new apparel/footwear/accessory line, called “Sun Day Red.”

The Sun Day Red website officially launched on Monday night during the event, and the products are set to go on sale starting May 1.

The “Sun Day Red,” or “SDR” name will be self-explanatory for most golf fans, since he’s been wearing a victory-red shirt on Sunday’s for his entire professional career, but Woods explained the meaning of Sun Day Red at the launch event:

“It started with mom. Mom thought – being a Capricorn – that my power color was red, so I wore red as a junior golfer and I won some tournaments. Lo and behold, I go to a university that is red; Stanford is red. We wore red on the final day of every single tournament, and then every single tournament I’ve played as a professional I’ve worn red. It’s just become synonymous with me.”

The Sunday Red outfit has worked to perfection for his 82 PGA Tour victories, including 15 majors, so why not make an entire apparel line based on the career-long superstition?

As I learned at Monday’s launch event, the new Sun Day Red line includes much more than just clothing. To go along with a slew of different golf shirt designs and colorways, there were also windbreakers, hoodies, shoes, hats, headcovers, ball markers and gloves on display.

The upscale event was hosted by sports media personality Erin Andrews, with special guests David Abeles (CEO of TaylorMade) and Tiger Woods himself.

As explained by Abeles, the Sun Day Red brand is an independently-run business under the TaylorMade umbrella, and is based in San Clemente, California (rather than Carlsbad, where TaylorMade headquarters is located), and it’s run by a newly-formed, independent group. Brad Blackinship, formerly of Quiksilver and RVCA, is the appointed president of the new brand.

As for the logo itself, obviously, it’s made to look like a Tiger (the animal), and is comprised of 15 tiger stripes, which correspond with Woods’ 15 major championships. While the logo may need a 16th stripe if Woods adds a major trophy to his collection, it makes perfect sense for the time being.

The golf/lifestyle line is meant to combine premium precision and athletic comfort, while still having plenty of wearability and style off the course. Like Woods said on stage at the event, he wants to be able to go right from the course to dinner wearing Sun Day Red, and that was exactly the aesthetic on display at the event on Monday.

Following the official announcement from Woods and Abeles, they revealed multiple pieces of clothing, accessories and footwear for the event-goers to ogle (and photograph). Check out a selection of product/event photos below, or head over to our @GolfWRX Instagram page for video coverage…OR, head into our GolfWRX Forums for even more photos and member discussion.

Enjoy this exclusive look at Tiger Woods’ new Sun Day Red apparel lineup below.

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See more photos from the Sun Day Red launch event here

Titleist launches new Vokey WedgeWorks 60 “A” grind wedge

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The menu of grind options just got more expansive for Titleist Vokey WedgeWorks consumers, with the addition of a “60A” wedge to the lineup.

Previously, Vokey offered seven main grind options for players with various needs :

  • T Grind: The narrowest sole option, which is widely used by PGA Tour players, and has low bounce
  • L Grind: The lowest bounce option, with heel, toe and trailing edge relief for maximum versatility
  • F Grind: An all-purpose grind that’s best for full wedge shots played with a square face
  • S Grind: A neutral grind, best for full shots played with a square face
  • M Grind: A versatile grind that’s for players who want to open and close the face for various shots
  • D Grind: A higher-bounce wedge that’s for players with a steep swing angle, but want to play shots from various club orientations
  • K Grind: The highest-bounce wedge option, with heel, toe and trailing edge relief for versatility

Titleist has now added the “A” grind, which has actually already been played on the PGA Tour by golfers such as Tom Kim, who used an A-grind to win three times on the PGA Tour, Wyndham Clark, who won the U.S. Open using an A-grind, and Max Homa, who used an A-grind at the 2023 Open Championship.

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According to Titleist, the Vokey WedgeWorks 60A wedge is a low-bounce option that’s for golfers with a shallow angle of attack, and who play in firmer conditions. It has a “smoothed-out” sole for a faster feel through the turf, helping some golfers slide under the ball easier at impact.

“The most important club for me, probably in my bag, is this A grind,” Clark said, according to a Titleist press release. “I use the SM9 60-degree A grind, which is a low bounce 60 that is very versatile. I’m able to – on tight lies, rough, wet lies, firm lies, whatever it is – hit the shot I want, and with the amount of spin I want, trajectory and everything.”  

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Apparently, Geoff Ogilvy played a large part in the A-grind coming to life.

“I spoke with Geoff (Ogilvy), and we got on the topic of Australian golf courses and how they compared to courses in America, and around the world,” said Vokey Tour Rep Aaron Dill, in a press release. “I asked him some specific questions, which resulted in an idea to design another lob wedge grind option that complemented the firm links-style conditions that players face – not just in Australia and Europe – but globally. Geoff has always been a low bounce player in his 60-degree, so I took his 60.04L wedge and removed the ribbon, resulting in a grind that moves through the turf quickly with very little resistance.” 

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The new Vokey A-grind will be available on Nov. 7, selling for $225 each. Custom options include up to six toe engravings, 10-15 character stamping options, the Flight Line alignment feature option, and custom shafts/grips/ferrules are available.

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GolfWRXers put the Full Swing KIT’s accuracy to the test

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Last month, four GolfWRX forum members traveled to The Grand Golf Club at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego, California, to test the Full Swing KIT launch monitor and to see how it stacks up against other launch monitors. If you’re not familiar with the Full Swing KIT , development began when Tiger Woods requested a launch monitor he could trust on the range as much as he trusted his Full Swing simulator in his own home. Later, the KIT earned Tiger’s seal of approval and has been seen with him at every tournament he’s played in since its release.

GolfWRX members on the KIT’s accuracy

zap311: “The Full Swing team seems obsessed with accuracy when it comes to the KIT – The team talked about how this product officially shipped about 18 months ago and they are already on firmware release #20. They said they are regularly releasing updates (overnight via WiFi) to continuously improve accuracy and performance. That is pretty awesome and it’s nice to hear that they are not a company that “ships it” and moves to the next thing. I think they are on the right track since I saw virtually no differences in the data when testing vs. GCQuad and Trackman today.”

double or triple?: “In some cases the difference was less than half a degree on launch and less than 50 rpms on spin.”

hatrick11: “The differences were statistically nonexistent. I think it’s hard to believe for a lot of people when you think about the huge price disparity, but I can’t state enough how close the Full Swing was to trackman every single time, for each of us.”

“Outside, the data is just really really accurate. I know my numbers and know this particular range very well and the KIT was spot on all day. I also had some very variable quality golf balls in the bucket I hit and there was really only one spin rate in the whole session that had me raising my eyebrows at all.”

SwingBlues: “The GolfWRX Full Swing/WRX Experience showed Full Swing KIT produce numbers the same as the GC Quad (GC4) and the Trackman4. Dollar wise, both LMs are easily north of KIT, so this is HUGE to stand up there with the bigger boys on the Podium. For me, it seems more “apples to apples” to compare KIT to GC3. My own testing validates what we saw at the Experience. It shows critical data points like spin, carry, ball speeds are dead on or almost dead on for 40 yards and up on both GC3 and KIT.”

More on the Full Swing KIT

zap311: “The versatility of viewing data is impressive – Depending on usage, everyone has different preferences for viewing data. You have on-device, phone, tablet, monitor, smartwatch, or audio/headphones. I’m pleased to say that Full Swing covers all of these. You can use the app on iOS devices (they said Android is planned for the future). This includes viewing your last shot on the Apple Watch with a few options and turning on audio playback of your preferred metrics following each shot. I’ll post screenshots of this later. You can also choose between 4 data points or 1 data point on the device itself. It was easy to use the app to customize the top 4. For example, I was able to quickly change from launch angle on irons to swing path on driver.

“The KIT was very easy to use – Once you spend a few minutes learning the app and settings, it is very simple to select a club, line up the target line, and fire away. You don’t have to use a level or a laser to line up. KIT uses the built-in camera to tell you where to line up within the app or on-device screen. I was also able to boot up the KIT in less than a minute and drop it down on the tee box for our on-course trial today. Because of this simplicity, I can see it being more practical to bring to the course…

“The Full Swing team really thought through usability for the KIT. You can see up to four data points on the device’s OLED screen. You can see all 16 data points on your iPhone/iPad along with a video replay of the shot, you can view one primary metric from your Apple Watch, and you can enable audio playback for any of the 16 data points. For me, this was a dream as a full iOS user. One other feature I like is that you can star a particular shot to save it. You can also send shot data + the video recording to your coach if you want.”

double or triple?: “I was able to meet the teaching pro at the range I’m using for testing – PGA teacher/member Ryan Kolk. He and his team have 4 units amongst themselves and use them both personally and with their students during lessons. Ryan spent time dialing in his knowledge of the range balls vs proV1x (gamer) to better understand the FSK and he believes the consistency is there with the FSK and within trackman and GC/Foresight models. His preference is to use FSK while testing shafts and new product before using them in his personal playing bag which as a GolfWRX member is 100% appreciated. For his better students, he believes the information like Face to Path and Club Path that FullSwing Kit offers is great to help them understand what their swing is doing and use that information to better themselves.”

hatrick11: “It’s nice to know I can get super useful practice sessions in at my house, and can do in in ~20 min stints; with two little kids at home I can’t just go out for frequent or lengthy range sessions, so this is super valuable and I think will help me keep my game from degrading and allow me to spend my limited free time enjoying the occasional round with friends. In particular with the KIT, as opposed to the cheaper monitors or the other “mid tiers” like GC3, seeing path and face-to-path data is the key item that makes my practice sessions useful…when I am grooving it my path is almost always between 0-2* out to in, with face control being the main thing I need to work on. When my game goes sideways I start coming more in to out, and combined with face consistency being an ongoing issue, that brings the bad left miss into play. Previously I have struggled getting real use out of net practice, because the feels don’t always match reality. This data and video evidence really helps keep me honest, so it was great to see that I was eventually able to get that piece dialed in with KIT.”

SwingBlues: “One feature I am really starting to like is how easy to see the video of each shot. My buddy was not hitting it well, we went to the video and we could see the takeway was too far to the outside.”

“Using the app, it will display all 16 data points. Below is an example of one of my iron shots. Pretty impressive data captured by KIT. On KIT itself, the launch monitor display can be configured to show a single data point, or it can show a grid of 4 data points where the golfer choose which ones to display!”

Head over to the thread for more comments, reviews, and future updates as our members continue to test the Full Swing KIT. Don’t forget to become a member today for future opportunities like this, plus product member testing and giveaways!

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Shaft Review – Graphite Design TOUR AD IZ

Shaft Review – Graphite Design TOUR AD IZ

  • BY Tony Covey
  • Nov 8th 2017
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Shaft Review – Graphite Design TOUR AD IZ

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.

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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.

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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.

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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) .

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Graphite Design Tour AD IZ-105

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

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6 years ago

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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 !!!!!

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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.

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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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The Graphite Design Tour AD UB has a powerful kick and a feel similar to the Tour AD DI.  Very easy to turn over.  Highly consistent feel.

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Introduction

Though it’s one of the oldest shafts in their catalog, the Graphite Design Tour AD DI continues to be a favorite and a winner throughout golf [review HERE ].  In fact, as of this publication, it’s the driver shaft of the reigning Masters champion.  With so much success, it makes sense that Graphite Design would try to emulate the AD DI in their newer offerings, which they’ve done with the Tour AD UB.

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The Graphite Design Tour AD UB sticks with the tried and true aesthetic of the Tour AD series but with one of the series’s bolder color choices.  The upper portion of the shaft is a very attractive blue that I can best describe as a dark turquoise .  Just below the branding, that shifts to silver for a less distracting look at address.

Branding on the Tour AD UB is limited to the familiar logos below the grip.  Should you install this shaft logo down, the only graphics you’ll see are the black rings near the middle.

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Like most golfers, the first thing I do when I get a new shaft in hand is give it the wiggle test.  I’ve been testing a lot of low launch, low spin shafts lately, so the big response from the Tour AD UB was a bit of a shock.  I felt substantial movement in the lower half of the shaft.

When I started swinging the Tour AD UB, it put a big smile on my face as it brought back memories of the Tour AD DI.  This shaft has a pronounced kick starting in the middle of the shaft and working down.  Every swing feels effortlessly powerful .  The tip section feels fairly stout but not rock hard.

Graphite Design rates all their shafts somewhere between “Very Stiff” and “Soft” in each section.  The Tour AD UB is rated Medium+, Medium+, Stiff+ from butt to tip.  This is very similar to the Tour AD DI which is Medium, Medium, Stiff.

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Performance

The term “one-trick pony” is often used as a pejorative, but it doesn’t have to be if that one trick is really good.  For me, the Graphite Design Tour AD UB had one primary function: high, powerful draws .  I think most golfers would agree that’s a good trick.  With this shaft, I could “turn off” all conscious control of my swing and know the ball wouldn’t go right.  I could hit a straight shot with a little effort, but moving it right required a Bubba-like move.

Another thing that I noticed about the Tour AD UB is that it felt and performed very similarly regardless of how hard I swung .  For players who are trying not to swing all-out, this is an amazing feature.  For me, the amount of kick kept me from going 110% because of a fear of the hook, but that’s a fitting issue/personal hang up.

In testing the Tour AD UB on my Foresight GCQuad , I was very impressed by the launch angle.  Looking at the shot shape alone, I was expecting the ball to come out fairly low.  However, I was getting high launch that kept my carry distance very near optimal .

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Finally, in looking over Graphite Design’s website, I noticed something very interesting.  Despite the feel similarities between the AD DI and the AD UB, Graphite Design places the performance of the AD UB nearest the Tour AD HD [review HERE ].  For comparison, the AD HD is rated Firm, Firm, Firm+ which is substantially different than either DI or UB.  All of this to say, it’s critical to test things for yourself and get fit.   I find Graphite Design’s feel rating to map well against my feel, but you may not.

The Graphite Design Tour AD UB is available in weights ranging from 40 grams to 80 grams .  Lite and Regular flexes are offered in the 40 and 50 gram versions.  Stiff flex is available in every weight.  Stiff-Regular is offered only at 60 grams.  X-Stiff is available at 50, 60, 70, and 80 grams with a Tour X-Stiff version at 60 and 70 grams.

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Players who want something different than the flood of “low/low” shafts should enjoy the Graphite Design Tour AD UB.  This shaft can help take your tee shots “Up and Beyond” with a strong, active feel reminiscent of Graphite Design’s most successful model and very consistent performance.

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Been hoping you’d review the UB! I’m going to spend some time with this shaft this year. Testing so far, I’ve found it launches a little lower for me than the HD, and it feels more like a cousin of the DI. (The DI 7X is in my 3 wood forever. It’s perfect. Too high and spinny for a driver, but absolutely perfect in a fairway wood.)

I’m just curious, generally speaking, where would you say the Diamana TB sits relative to the Graphite Design lineup? It seems to me it has launch and spin characteristics roughly in the same ballpark as the UB and HD, but is more smooth vs. the really strong kick I get out of the HD. But they only had the TB in a TX, not an X, available when I tested it, so it wasn’t really apples to apples and I’m wondering whether it’s worth trying again.

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I’ve never run the TB head to head with any Graphite Design where I could make a really sound comparison.

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So, I have a friend in Paris and he has or gets everything Graphite Design. I have wanted to try this shaft since I heard of it. So, he comes to visit and voila here we go. I had access to it over the last two days and played 18 holes with it in a 9* M6 – D today. I overswung one time and I hit a ridiculous high draw (I never play a draw) however the rest of the day I hit this lower than low and far especially into the wind.

I trust you Matt and I understand what you have to say about this shaft vs. as I experienced it. My current driver is a 9* TS3 (or a SIM 9* with the same shaft (All three of these shafts 60 gm) the TENSEI Orange Pro K – which happens to really be the shaft for me in my fw woods (70g version) and the white is OK.

Comparing AD DI . AD UB , Orange Pro and White pro the feel of a kick is (greatest to lowest) ADUB, ADDI, Orange then white, correct? Otherwise, these four shafts are pretty much all similar gross descriptions, Y or N?

My desire is low launch, low flight enough spin (1800-2000) to keep the ball in the air and better performance into the wind

I understand the differences in a day vs. a fitting, but just want to know if I understand this group well, all else being equal. If you say I dunno, depends on the combo – that’s Ok.

I guess I need to try the 1K series as well … your 1K White review sounds delish

I would not put the Orange and White in the same category as DI and UB, but, because everything is personal, it’s entirely possible that some people would get similar performance from all four.

I found the differences in characteristics you described vs. the function I experienced with the UB to be jarring.

I’m always a bit dismayed by “fittings” as I see people I play with (Their misfortune to have very deep pockets) frequently playing clubs they have no business playing after a few weeks of actually playing them. I am suspicious of the swing one hits in a bay after 50-100 swings not being the one taken to the course, and as I like to say “If you hit ten drivers in a row, you are lying 19” (Meaning it never happens on the course) and is non-representative.

I have personally found iron shafts far more consistent across brands than woods/hybrids but especially driver shafts. UB is so new as to be nearly impossible to try in a fitting, I’m going to try to get access to a Trackman this week before he goes back, I have never seen able to hit such a consistent, low boring trajectory through the wind. Ever. I play continuously in the wind and need that shot.

Cheers, I do appreciate all your efforts.

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Coming off of 2 major surgeries since November, I had not been cleared to swing away until today. I hit several different drivers with different shafts. While my swing speed is down to only 100mph, the callaway Rogue Max D with this shaft was by far the easiest to swing. It was effortless and incredibly accurate, and it launched mid/high as well. I’m quite intrigued with this shaft as I look for a driver to play until my speed comes back.

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Great Review. Have you ventured into reviewing these premium shafts in the fairway woods? I’ve read a few of your reviews and I’ve seen comments of people using one flex in the driver and another flex in the woods. I ask because I’ve squared in my driver shaft and swing well with an x and I’m losing balls to the right with the 3 wood.

3 wood is S flex.

No, we do all our shaft testing with drivers.

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Thanks Matt

What other shaft will come close to similar feeling. Thanks

As I mentioned in the review, the Tour AD DI is the most similar shaft in my experience.

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How would this compare to the Mitsubishi tensei black 1k?

I have a full review of the 1K Black here: https://pluggedingolf.com/mitsubishi-tensei-1k-black-shaft-review/

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    The Numbers. I tested my Tour AD-DI gamer shaft (45.5 inches, tipped 1 inch) against a Tour AD-TP shaft (45.5 inches, untipped) and a Tour AD-TP shaft (45.5 inches, tipped 1 inch) in a TaylorMade M1 460 head (10.5 degrees) set to neutral. Yes, I have a bit more swing speed in the tank than displayed below, but it's also late October and I don't want to have a blown out back all winter.

  15. Graphite Design Tour AD GT: Editor Review

    Pros: Extremely smooth, and stable. The mix of blue, white and silver looks awesome. Cons: Costs as much as most new drivers — $380. Bottom Line: The Tour AD-GT shaft is a great extension of the Tour AD line, providing all of the smoothness Graphite Design is known for in a profile that's slightly softer than the company's low-launch, low-spin Tour AD BB shaft.

  16. Graphite Designs Tour AD TP Shaft Review

    Performance. The new technology used in the AD TP is Graphite Designs's "Fast Taper Technology" or FTT. This design makes the shaft taper faster through the lower mid section to the tip. Its purpose is to give the player greater club head control at impact. For me, the AD TP was a very consistent performer, just like the AD DI.

  17. Shaft Review

    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.

  18. Graphite Design Tour AD UB Shaft Review

    The Graphite Design Tour AD UB sticks with the tried and true aesthetic of the Tour AD series but with one of the series's bolder color choices. The upper portion of the shaft is a very attractive blue that I can best describe as a dark turquoise . Just below the branding, that shifts to silver for a less distracting look at address.

  19. Graphite Design Tour AD DI Graphite Wood Shafts

    The Graphite Design Tour AD Deep Impact graphite wood shaft is designed to provide more power and stability. Features: Available in 3 weight categories: 50g, 60g and 70g. .335" tip diameter. New Nanomaterial technology in the tip section of the golf shaft increases ball speed while still providing exceptional feel and control.

  20. Graphite Design Tour AD DI 6 vs 7

    The Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7 is designed to provide a low launch and low spin for maximum control. The Tour AD DI 7 is also made from high-quality graphite materials and has a stiff tip section, which enhances the stability of the shaft. The Tour AD DI 7 has a slightly higher torque rating compared to the Tour AD DI 6, which means that it ...

  21. 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 ...

  22. Tour AD MJ Shafts

    Tour AD MJ Shafts. Designed and manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters, the Tour AD MJ wood shaft is available in 50g R2, R1 and S flex, 60g SR, S and X flex, 70g S and X flex and 80g S and X flex. The Tour AD MJ utilizes premium, aerospace quality 50t carbon-fiber materials to provide the best performing shaft available.

  23. Graphite Design Tour AD Wood Shafts

    Graphite Design Tour AD Wood Shafts. Please click on an item below to view more info about that shaft. Tour AD VF - NEW for 2024 - Available Now. Tour AD CQ. Tour AD UB. Tour AD HD. Tour AD XC. Tour AD DI. Tour AD DI - Black.