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Graphite Design Tour AD GP Shaft Review

Introduction.

The 2024 Graphite Design Tour AD GP is a premium graphite shaft designed for high-swing-speed golfers who are looking for a low-launching, low-spinning shaft with a smooth and stable feel. It is one of the stiffest shafts in the Tour AD lineup, and it is known for its ability to help golfers tighten their dispersion and get more distance out of their drives.

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Additional Information

In addition to the information above, here are some additional things to keep in mind when considering the Graphite Design Tour AD GP shaft:

• The Tour AD GP is a popular choice among professional golfers. Some of the top players in the world who use the Tour AD GP include Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, and Collin Morikawa.
• The Tour AD GP is available in a variety of colors, so you can choose the one that best matches your driver.
• The Tour AD GP is a custom shaft, so you will need to order it from a certified fitter.

Model Breakdown

The Tour AD GP is available in a wide range of weights and flexes, making it a good option for a variety of golfers. The following table provides a breakdown of the different models and their target audiences:

Tour AD GP-4

This is the lightest model in the Tour AD GP lineup, and it is designed for golfers with moderate swing speeds who are looking for a higher launching shaft. It has a weight of 50 grams and is available in R2 and R flexes.

Tour AD GP-5

This model is a good option for golfers with moderate swing speeds who are looking for a mid-launching shaft. It has a weight of 55 grams and is available in R, S, and X flexes.

Tour AD GP-6

This model is designed for golfers with high swing speeds who are looking for a mid-launching shaft. It has a weight of 60 grams and is available in S and X flexes.

Tour AD GP-7

This model is designed for golfers with very high swing speeds who are looking for a mid-launching shaft. It has a weight of 65 grams and is available in S and X flexes.

Tour AD GP-8

This model is designed for golfers with extremely high swing speeds who are looking for a mid-launching shaft. It has a weight of 70 grams and is available in X flex only.

Features and Specs

The Tour AD GP is a low-launching, low-spinning shaft with a smooth and stable feel. It is made with TORAYCA ® T1100G carbon-fiber pre-preg with NANOALLOY ® technology in the tip section, which provides additional shaft stability, exceptional feel, and precise ball control.

The Tour AD GP also has a unique bend profile that is designed to promote a mid-launch condition and low spin. The shaft is stiff in the tip and mid-to-butt sections, which helps to reduce spin and launch the ball lower.

Pros & Cons

• Low launch and low spin
• Smooth and stable feel
• Excellent dispersion control
• Available in a wide range of weights and flexes
• Can be difficult to hit for golfers with moderate swing speeds

Player/User Comments

“The Tour AD GP is the best shaft I have ever hit. It gives me a low, penetrating ball flight with less spin. I have also seen a significant improvement in my dispersion since switching to the GP.” – John Smith, scratch golfer “I was looking for a shaft that would help me reduce my spin and launch the ball lower. The Tour AD GP has been the perfect fit for me. I am now able to hit my drives more consistently and get more distance out of them.” – Jane Doe, mid-handicapper “I have been using the Tour AD GP for a year now, and I absolutely love it. It gives me a solid feel and helps me to control my ball flight better. I would highly recommend this shaft to any golfer who is looking for a low-launching, low-spinning shaft.” – Mike Jones, high-handicapper

The 2024 Graphite Design Tour AD GP is a premium graphite shaft that is designed for high-swing-speed golfers who are looking for a low-launching, low-spinning shaft with a smooth and stable feel. It is a good option for golfers who are struggling to control their dispersion or who want to get more distance out of their drives.

However, it is important to note that the Tour AD GP is a stiff shaft, and it may be difficult to hit for golfers with moderate swing speeds. Additionally, it is an expensive shaft, so golfers should be prepared to invest a significant amount of money in it.

Overall, the Graphite Design Tour AD GP is an excellent shaft for high-swing-speed golfers who are looking for a low-launching, low-spinning shaft with a smooth and stable feel. If you are looking for a shaft that can help you to improve your driving game, the Tour AD GP is definitely worth considering.

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REVIEW: Graphite Design Tour AD-GP Shaft

There is no mistaking the unique and special graphics on a  Graphite Design Tour AD shaft . The stripes below the grip indicate a Graphite Design shaft, no matter the color. You will easy spot top ranked professional and amateur golfers using Tour AD shafts by their graphics. New for this year is the Tour AD GP with the same great looks in an aqua blue color or for those who want a more subtle look, they offer it in black too.

As Graphite Design says, “The Tour AD GP, like its predecessors, utilizes premium, aerospace quality 50t carbon-fiber materials in order to deliver the best feeling and performing shaft available to golfers.” This was evident from the first time I hit a ball with this shaft. The feel and performance were excellent.  The Tour AD GP may be the best feeling shaft you’ll ever hit.

Features & Technology:

• TORAYCA ® T1100G carbon-fiber pre-preg with NANOALLOY ® technology for increased stability in the mid to tip region and unsurpassed feel.
• 50 ton ultra-premium, high modulus, aerospace quality carbon fiber materials.
• Graphite Design proprietary  M aterial  S tiffness  I ntegration (MSI) design philosophy and technology.

The  Graphite Design Tour AD GP was near perfect for my game except for one area. The spin was a bit too high for my taste which led to a higher vertical landing than I would prefer. I attribute this to the bend profile that has been engineered into the shaft. “The Tour AD GP is designed with a very stiff tip and stiffer mid to butt section to promote a mid-launch condition and low spin.”  Although I didn’t find this lower spin, it comes from my swing flaw of an early release.  When I put this shaft into the hands of a golfer with more lag he found some serious distance.   His later release in the swing allowed him to maximize the technology and feel for excellent distance.

Flightscope X2 Launch Monitor Graphite Design Tour AD-GP Shaft

• Spin: 2465 rpms
• Launch Angle: 15.3*
• Dispersion: 6.5 yds
• Club Head Speed: 99.5 mph
• Ball Speed: 144.8 mph
• Total Distance:  265.5 yds
• Carry Distance:  246.1 yds

Graphite Design  continues to offer premium shafts with premium feel.  Your swing needs and swing style will dictate if the Tour AD-GP is best for you or if you need a different bend profile in the Tour AD family.  If you check out the other shafts Graphite Design offers, you will certainly be able to find a good fit to maximize distance as well as have the most silky smooth feeling shaft in your driver.

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Graphite Design TOUR AD GP Wood Shaft

Designed and manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters, the tour AD GP wood shaft is available in 45g R2, R1 and S flex, 55g R2, R1 and S flex, 65g SR, S and X flex, 75g S and X flex and 85g S and X flex.

The Tour AD GP -6 and -7 models are also available in a Black color scheme and are called Tour AD GP – Black Edition. The shaft structure of the Tour AD GP Black Edition shafts are exactly the same as the Tour AD GP Teal color shafts and the only difference is the color.

The Tour AD GP, like its predecessors, utilizes premium, aerospace quality 50t carbon-fiber materials in order to deliver the best feeling and performing shaft available to golfers. The Tour GP-4’s are unique and designed for a player that is looking for a light weight shaft with a soft tip to butt profile that will help launch the ball higher. The Tour AD GP-5’s, 6’s, 7’s and 8’s are designed with a very stiff tip and stiffer mid to butt section to promote a mid-launch condition and low spin.

The Tour AD GP also utilizes the latest in graphite material from Toray Industries, Inc., TORAYCA ® T1100G carbon-fiber pre-preg with NANOALLOY ® technology in the tip section of the shaft for additional shaft stability, exceptional feel and precise ball control.

If you are looking for a super-premium graphite golf shaft for your Driver or Fairway woods, the new Tour AD GP may just be for you and the Greatest Performing shaft you ever hit.

Choosing the Right Graphite Design Tour AD Shaft

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The Tour AD DI model is the first Graphite Design 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 and thus greater ball speed while still providing exceptional feel and control.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Numbers

I tested my Tour AD-DI gamer shaft (45.5 inches, tipped 1 inch) against a Tour AD-TP shaft (45.5 inches, untipped) and a Tour AD-TP shaft (45.5 inches, tipped 1 inch) in a TaylorMade M1 460 head (10.5 degrees) set to neutral. Yes, I have a bit more swing speed in the tank than displayed below, but it’s also late October and I don’t want to have a blown out back all winter. I conducted my testing at the Launch Pad at Carl’s Golfland on TrackMan 4 using premium golf balls.

Magenta = Tour AD-TP (tipped 1 inch)

Observations

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

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

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

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

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

The Takeaway

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

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

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Golfandpuff

Nov 21, 2016 at 7:20 pm

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

Bottom line find one for a song and play it!

Oct 31, 2016 at 1:36 pm

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

Oct 30, 2016 at 11:57 pm

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

Oct 30, 2016 at 11:05 pm

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

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

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It seems that will change this week at the 2024 RBC Heritage, played at the short-and-tight Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head.

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NEW 2021 Graphite Design Tour AD HD Shaft Specs

By knudson81 August 19, 2020 in WRX Club Techs

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I know there was an earlier thread on the new Graphite Design Tour AD HD wood shafts, but it might have been lost during the update. Here are the spec sheets on the new shaft that Pro's Choice sent over.

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announces that the new 2021 Graphite Design Tour AD HD ‘Hyper Drive’  wood shafts will be available on Thursday, October 1st, 2020 through Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. and their Authorized Dealer network in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe,    UAE , S. Africa, S. America, and Australia.

New for 2021, Graphite Design introduces the latest in the Tour AD premium line of golf shafts, the Tour AD HD – Hyper Drive.  Designed and manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters, the new Tour AD HD wood shafts are white with light blue accents and finished with a matte clear coat.

The Tour AD HD, like the other high performance Tour AD wood shafts, utilizes premium, aerospace quality carbon-fiber materials and are available in 40g R2, R1 and S flex, 50g R2, R1, S and X flex, 60g SR, S, X and TX flex, 70g S, X and TX flex and 80g S and X flex.    The Tour AD HD shaft profile is firm in the butt section, firm in the center section and has a firm+ tip to promote a mid-launch angle and low to low/mid ball spin rates. The Tour AD HD shafts utilizes the exclusive Graphite Design FTT - Fast Taper Technology, as well as the modern TORAYCA® M40X carbon-fiber material in the mid to tip section of the shaft and the ultra-high modulus TORAYCA® T1100G carbon-fiber material in the tip section of the shaft for unrivaled shaft stability and precise ball control without the loss of the exceptional feel that Graphite Design shafts are so well known for.  It is time for a change to your golf game and a jump into Hyper Drive that the new 2021 Graphite Design Tour AD HD shafts with the Torayca T1100G and M40X material technologies has to offer.

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I have all 5 shafts for my driver, DI, TP, IZ, VR, HD...6-s flex   Swing speed - Smooth 99, Avg 103, Hard 107 Handicap - 0 Length - 46 3/16 Load Style - Smooth Transition from

August 21, 2020

Initial thoughts (literally 2 driver swings): Launch is higher than GP, similar to IZ for me. Ballflight was mid/high but flat and it was very easy to square up. Feel smooth and lively, more active th

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Yeah, I can see the protest crowd gathering already.  Maybe Graphite Design will double down and market this shaft for those with a quick transition?

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Love the look of this shaft, wish I could test it out.

Great looking shaft with an unfortunate name. 

Yeah.....the marketing guys were NOT paying attention when they came up with that name.  How ironic....?

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Yeah, I can see the protest crowd gathering already. 

Maybe Graphite Design will double down and market this shaft for those with a quick transition?

In-hand photo of the shaft.

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8 minutes ago, knudson81 said: In-hand photo of the shaft.

Wow, that is one good looking shaft 

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Sounds like a unique build. Anyone know of anything of similar profile already on the market? I'd like to know more about Fast Taper Technology.

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Hmm.. so firm -> firm -> firm+ is pretty darn close to old Miyazaki Kusala Indigo with their 5555 flex code for S. I'm gonna have to try this one for sure!

6 hours ago, Richsgbox said: Sounds like a unique build. Anyone know of anything of similar profile already on the market? I'd like to know more about Fast Taper Technology.

The closest 2 are going to be the tp and Iz based on profile.  Launch closer to Iz.  Feel should be inbetween..should kick less than tp but will probably feel more active than the Iz.  The Iz does not have ftt but the tp and VR do.  I currently have VR in driver..tp in 3 wood and Iz in 5 wood.  I'll get the hd to test in driver but it's most likely going to end up in the 5 wood.   My fav 2 GD shafts are the VR and tp the ftt shafts are fantastic and I expect the hd will be similar.

TP with a softer tip. This will be really really really good in a fairway wood. Slightly lower launch and higher spin than the TP. 

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I'm not gonna lie I spend like hours every day reading about golf equipment and specs - and the Graphite Design company lines/specs/etc is the most confusing thing ever.

The way they describe and put out specs on their shafts is like no other manuf. and It's super confusing. 

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11 hours ago, third-times-a-charm said: I'm not gonna lie I spend like hours every day reading about golf equipment and specs - and the Graphite Design company lines/specs/etc is the most confusing thing ever.   The way they describe and put out specs on their shafts is like no other manuf. and It's super confusing. 

Their shafts are all similar bend profiles. Only small tweaks here and there. The HD will be a high quality mid soft shaft. They all are

1 hour ago, cw1209 said: TP with a softer tip. This will be really really really good in a fairway wood. Slightly lower launch and higher spin than the TP. 

Same thoughts here - I play the TP in my TS3 3w.  Should be interesting to read the comparisons once people have a chance to put both in play.

Have to disagree. Graphite Design and Fujikura are two of the best when it comes to details regarding their products and how they relate to each other. Most companies just let you guess, or put out the minimum launch/spin chart. Providing the EI profiles and/or shaft profile comparison chart is the next level of detail that can help an educated consumer understand more about the product. 

What I will concede is that there is a fair amount of overlap with Tour AD shafts. They are almost all derivatives of soft mid "blue board" profile. Different feels for sure, but there is a reason there are so many AD DI vs AD VR vs AD TP vs AD IZ vs ..... threads. All lot of the Tour AD shafts are more similar than different .

35 minutes ago, cw1209 said:   Have to disagree. Graphite Design and Fujikura are two of the best when it comes to details regarding their products and how they relate to each other. Most companies just let you guess, or put out the minimum launch/spin chart. Providing the EI profiles and/or shaft profile comparison chart is the next level of detail that can help an educated consumer understand more about the product.    What I will concede is that there is a fair amount of overlap with Tour AD shafts. They are almost all derivatives of soft mid "blue board" profile. Different feels for sure, but there is a reason there are so many AD DI vs AD VR vs AD TP vs AD IZ vs ..... threads. All lot of the Tour AD shafts are more similar than different .    

I'd love to see them try a seriously low launching shaft. They might not call it a Tour AD, but if they made one I'm sure it would be great

This shaft sounds awesome. The profile is right up my alley.

the color is stellar as well.

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43 minutes ago, Poolparty said: I'd love to see them try a seriously low launching shaft. They might not call it a Tour AD, but if they made one I'm sure it would be great

There are a couple of pretty stiff options - Tour AD GP and Tour AD M9003. Are those too whippy for what you’re looking for? I haven’t tried them but I’ve heard they feel pretty stiff compared to the rest of the Tour AD line.

This has strong potential to make it into my 3-wood.

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Initial thoughts (literally 2 driver swings): Launch is higher than GP, similar to IZ for me. Ballflight was mid/high but flat and it was very easy to square up. Feel smooth and lively, more active than GP at impact and less vibration than IZ. More to come as I can get more swings with it.

11 hours ago, BlueDragonKorea said: There are a couple of pretty stiff options - Tour AD GP and Tour AD M9003. Are those too whippy for what you’re looking for? I haven’t tried them but I’ve heard they feel pretty stiff compared to the rest of the Tour AD line.

No not too whippy, just the wrong profile for my driver

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9 hours ago, knudson81 said: Initial thoughts (literally 2 driver swings): Launch is higher than GP, similar to IZ for me. Ballflight was mid/high but flat and it was very easy to square up. Feel smooth and lively, more active than GP at impact and less vibration than IZ. More to come as I can get more swings with it.

PCGS / Graphite Design will be looking forward to your feedback after your round this weekend! Next up a little podcast with Knudson81. Thank you!

11 minutes ago, PCGS / Graphite Design said: PCGS / Graphite Design will be looking forward to your feedback after your round this weekend! Next up a little podcast with Knudson81. Thank you!

We are waiting... haha.

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I'll echo the sentiment of "great looking shaft, unfortunate name" haha. Seems like it will be a tweak on the AD-TP, we'll see!  

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Ok - done waiting Kundsen.  You've had 16 hours - I expect 24 hours worth of evaluation and and I expect it 12 hours ago!  ?

Can't wait to hear more!  

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On 8/21/2020 at 7:54 AM, knudson81 said: Initial thoughts (literally 2 driver swings): Launch is higher than GP, similar to IZ for me. Ballflight was mid/high but flat and it was very easy to square up. Feel smooth and lively, more active than GP at impact and less vibration than IZ. More to come as I can get more swings with it.

Very interesting to hear!  Flight of IZ with a just a couple hundred rpm less spin would be absolutely perfect for me.

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On 8/21/2020 at 12:39 AM, BlueDragonKorea said: There are a couple of pretty stiff options - Tour AD GP and Tour AD M9003. Are those too whippy for what you’re looking for? I haven’t tried them but I’ve heard they feel pretty stiff compared to the rest of the Tour AD line.

GP is more whiteboard ish with a softer butt and firmer mid and stiff tip. the M9003 has a beefy mid-section that is very stout and isn't really like other shafts out there IMO.

GD shafts for the most part are softer which means smoother feeling. But they do cater to all swing types, just maybe not new every year for all swing types, which honestly I am fine with. I'm surprised they haven't revisited their old ways with the YS, YS+ and haven't made a "DI +" which is a new version of the DI. Not just the new cosmetic.

I'd also think it would be benficial to use a numbering system instead of "high mid low" for launch/spin or their "very stiff, stiff, firm, medium, soft" labels. To me, very few AD shafts are truly "low spin." Maybe the GP and M9003 are the only ones, not sure if XC is as advertised, maybe its low/mid? BB, MT, TP maybe are mid, the rest, IMO are mid/high to high. the old stuff is fantastic too, p9003, D003, Purple Ice, YSQst, PM702/PM902, Throttle series...all powerhouse big boy shafts. But with todays heads being so low spin, the shaft doesn't have to work so hard to knock spin down. But those of us that generate a ton of spin, the head and shaft low/low combo is the scenario we've been waiting for.

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On 8/22/2020 at 1:12 AM, MysteryV said: Ok - done waiting Kundsen.  You've had 16 hours - I expect 24 hours worth of evaluation and and I expect it 12 hours ago!  ?   Can't wait to hear more!  

I am working on it! Come babysit and I will get all the reviewing this shaft can handle!

3 hours ago, knudson81 said:   I am working on it! Come babysit and I will get all the reviewing this shaft can handle!

Alternately - you can just send me the shaft and I'll test and ghostwrite the review for you.  ?

I promise - you do NOT want me babysitting your kids - they'll come back wired on Lindt chocolate balls and Nicorette cursing like tiny sailors.

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

Introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Performance

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

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

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

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

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

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

Buy the Graphite Design Tour AD VF HERE

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks for the detailed review.

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

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

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

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

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

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