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Graphite Design Tour AD DI Graphite Wood Shafts

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

• Available in 3 weight categories: 50g, 60g and 70g
• .335" tip diameter
• New Nanomaterial technology in the tip section of the golf shaft increases ball speed while still providing exceptional feel and control
• Mid bend profile allows the player to load the shaft properly, yet maintains a firm enough tip section through impact producing optimal spin and launch conditions
• Available in two color option in multiple flexes

trimming instructions

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This product can expose you to chemicals including black (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size), which is know to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov .

Shaft Services

Important Note: Please provide Current contact information. Customer service may require further information before proceeding with your order.

PUREing - $25.00

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

Tip Prepping - $2.95

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

Tip & Butt Trimming - $4.95

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

Club Playing Length

Our playing length chart is available here .

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

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

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

We usually try to reserve judgment of a shaft until later in the review.

But this time, we’re breaking character by claiming in the introduction that the Graphite Design Tour AD DI is a truly remarkable shaft.

We’ll reserve the details for later in the review but we will say that we can clearly see why some of the most prolific Tour Pros game these shafts.

If you haven’t considered the Graphite Design Tour AD DI shaft for your woods you need to read this review and then go get a fitting.

Graphite Design Tour AD DI Shaft Overview

Let’s start with looks.

It appears as though Graphite design puts all their time and effort into engineering and saves money on their design department.

The shaft, which is available in a black or orange color scheme, looks busy. The midsection is lousy with logos and lettering.

We prefer the black and white finish to the gaudy orange and white color scheme.

The Graphite Design Tour AD DI is available in a dizzying array of weights and flexes.

The weight ranges from 54g to 97g. Graphite Design seemingly wanted to appeal to as many golfers as possible and they have succeeded.

No matter what your swing speed is, you can pick up a Graphite Design Tour AD DI shaft in a weight that works for you.

The feel of this shaft is definitely active. The kick point is advertised as mid; but we would actually say that it is a bit closer to the butt than true mid.

Why is the  Graphite Design Tour AD DI So Popular?

When a shaft is used by players like Tiger Woods, it’s going to get some attention.

The Graphite Design Tour AD DI has been used by some of the biggest names in golf; but there are weights and flexes for us mortals too.

How Does the Graphite Design Tour AD DI Perform?

Depending on which weight class you choose, you’re either going to get a high or mid launch from this shaft.

The amazing thing about it though is that even the lightest version of the Graphite Design Tour AD DI can produce low spin rates.

In our test session, we never saw the spin rates exceed 2000 RPM’s. For the most part, spin was relegated to the 1800-1900 RPM range.

The stiff tip section also kept dispersion very tight. Our offline divergence never drifted into the double-digit (yards) range.

Carry distance was good too. After three swings each, we were averaging 268.8 yards. The Graphite Design Tour AD DI ticked nearly all of the boxes for us.

Graphite Design Tour AD DI Shaft Specs

What flexes are available what swing speeds do they suit.

Lite flex is suitable for 71-85 MPH swingers.

Regular flex is good for 86-95 MPH swingers. Players in the 92-98 MPH range should check out the Graphite Design Tour AD DI in stiff/regular flex.

Stiff flex may be suitable for players in the 96-105 MPH range. Extra stiff is for players in the 100-105 MPH range. Tour extra stiff should work for players swinging their driver 110+ MPH.

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

The Graphite Design Tour AD DI is available in a wide variety of weights.

If you’re in the 70-85 MPH swing speed range, you’re probably going to want to stay between 54 and 64 grams.

86-95 MPH swingers will want to stay within the 75-85 gram weight class. For 96+ MPH swingers, there is the 86-97 gram weight class.

Why is it So Good?

The Graphite Design Tour AD DI is a rare combination of active profile, long carry distance, low spin rates and tight dispersion.

This is a combination that works for almost every kind of player.

The Graphite Design Tour AD DI is an amazing shaft because it will improve your drive distance while delivering a very smooth, satisfying feel.

And while it makes it easy to take your most powerful swing, it keeps the ball on-line.

Graphite Design Tour AD DI First Impressions

Our first impression of the Graphite Design Tour AD DI was that it felt very smooth.

While we wouldn’t say it is as smooth as the Mitsubishi Tensei shafts, it is still amazingly fluid for having such an active profile.

Key Features & Performance

The Graphite Design Tour AD DI utilizes aerospace-grade, high modulus 50-ton carbon fiber in order to stiffen the tip section.

While the mid and butt sections are of medium stiffness, the tip is stiff in order to promote acute club head control.

This is part of what produces such tight shot dispersion.

Graphite Design Tour AD DI Driver Review

When plugged into our driver, the Graphite Design Tour AD DI felt incredibly easy and smooth to swing.

It can stand up to a really heavy load and the release feels phenomenally fluid. The dispersion is tight enough to keep you out of the trees but there is also some workability for better players.

Graphite Design Tour AD DI Fairway Wood Review

When we plugged the Graphite Design Tour AD DI into a 3-wood, we still got tight dispersion whether we were swinging from the box or off the deck.

Graphite Design Tour AD DI Pros & Cons

• Wide variety of weights
• Good for fast or slow swingers
• Tight dispersion
• Mid/high launch
• It’s very expensive

Overall Score: 98/100

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Who Should Buy it?

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

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

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Graphite Design Tour AD DI Wood Shaft

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Performance wood shaft made in Japan
• Launch trajectory range: Low-mid to Mid-high
• Spin range: Low-mid
• Stiff mid section with firm tip
• Speed recommendation: 71-105+ mph
• Available in Orange or Black/White

SPECIFICATIONS

SHAFT COMPARISON

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TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES

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

BEND PROFILE

PERFORMANCE

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

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Graphite Design Tour AD DI Wood Shaft

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The Graphite Design Tour AD DI utilizes premium, aerospace quality 50t carbon-fiber materials to provide the best performing shaft available. The Tour AD DI is the first shaft design that was integrated with Toray Company's original NANOALLOY material technology in the tip section of the shaft. This unique material technology promotes additional 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. You can purchase the Graphite Design Tour AD DI in the following models: DI-5, DI-6, DI-7, DI-8. You can buy the Graphite Design Tour AD DI with the adaptor sleeve of choice built to your required specifications.

JOCKEY TIP: The Graphite Tour AD DI is ideal for the player that prefers a softer mid-section, while maintaining a firm enough tip section through impact, promoting a high launch and low spin ball flight condition.

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All Tour AD Premium Shafts are manufactured by GRAPHITE DESIGN INC. (Chichibu Saitama, Japan)

The Tour AD DI – DEEP IMPACT shaft is designed and manufactured using Nanomaterial Technology in the tip section of the shaft that provides power and stability. The MID bend profile of the shaft provides players with great feel and exceptional performance producing optimal spin and launch conditions. Available in 50, 60, 70 and 80 gram weights.

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Graphite Design Tour AD UB Shaft Review

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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Graphite Design Tour AD DI Graphite Wood Shafts

Description.

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

• Available in 3 weight categories: 50g, 60g and 70g
• .335" tip diameter
• New Nanomaterial technology in the tip section of the golf shaft increases ball speed while still providing exceptional feel and control
• Mid bend profile allows the player to load the shaft properly, yet maintains a firm enough tip section through impact producing optimal spin and launch conditions
• Available in two color option in multiple flexes

trimming instructions

Related Products

Graphite Design Tour AD DI Hybrid Shafts

Graphite Design Tour AD HD Graphite Wood Shafts

Graphite Design Tour AD IZ Graphite Wood Shafts

Graphite Design Tour AD UB Graphite Wood Shafts

This product can expose you to chemicals including black (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size), which is know to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov .

Shaft Services

Important Note: Please provide Current contact information. Customer service may require further information before proceeding with your order.

PUREing - $25.00

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

Tip Prepping - $2.95

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

Tip & Butt Trimming - $4.95

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

Club Playing Length

Our playing length chart is available here .

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

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

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Graphite Designs AD DI Shaft - Review

By Matt Saternus February 29, 2012 in Forum Testing Reviews

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Introduction

This is the shaft that Tiger Woods uses in his driver. What more introduction is necessary…it must be awesome, right? There's no question that the Graphite Designs AD-DI shaft has been among the most-hyped, most-loved shafts on the golf forums and blogs for the last year or so. But does it live up to the hype...and the sticker price? Read on to find out.

Notes, Feel, and Miscellaneous

The AD-DI is billed as a mid-kick, high-launch, low-spin shaft. The feel is definitely stout. If you don't bring ample club head speed, or an aggressive transition, you probably won't feel a lot of kick. That stout feel is likely why it's such a hit among the faster swingers.

One thing I did really like about the AD-DI was the balance. The weight of the AD-DI is very evenly distributed so that it doesn't feel heavy in the hands or at the tip.

As usual, the test shaft here was a 70gram model in stiff flex. The AD-DI is offered in weights of 50, 60, 70, and 80 grams, with flexes anywhere from senior to X-Stiff.

Finally, I'd be remiss if I didn't say something about the looks. While there really aren't any kind of graphics on the shaft, the orange color is an eye-catcher. If you play this shaft because you want people to know what it is, you will definitely get your money's worth.

Performance

Since it's freezing here in Chicago, the Performance section only includes launch monitor testing for this review. For the launch monitor testing, I put the AD-DI up against my Matrix RUL, both in an R9 460 9.5 head. I hit 10 “good” shots with each shaft, changing frequently so that fatigue was not an issue, nor did I get grooved with one shaft to the detriment of fairness. I went through this process three times and averaged the sets of data. I did the testing of the AD-DI at the same time as the testing of the AD-DJ and G Series, so all three sets of data can be compared.

For anyone interested in the swing that produces these numbers: my clubhead speed is usually between 100MPH and 110MPH, my biggest problem is getting quick from the top.

One other note of importance: I have recently gained access to a much more accurate launch monitor. As a result, the “baseline” numbers of the RUL may be different than what you have seen before. Finally, while I believe that the new launch monitor is one of the best in the industry for accuracy, I do think that it gets a little crazy with the roll. As such, my low spinning shots result in really long total distances that I don't typically get here in the Midwest.

*Each metric shows low, average, and high.

RUL: Ball speed: 152 Distance: 267-291-327 Launch Angle: 10.3-12.5-15

Backspin: 1851-2651-3026 Sidespin: 100 Dispersion: 10L-5L-10R

AD-DI: Ball speed: 149 Distance: 268-295-318 Launch Angle: 12.3-15.5-16.7

Backspin: 1500-2152-2900 Sidespin : 300 Dispersion: 5L-10R-30R

Right off the bat I'll say that this shaft is probably a bit too stout for me. I don't consider myself a smooth swinger, but my transition isn't aggressive enough, nor my swing speed high enough, to consistently get a good load out of this shaft. That fact goes a long way towards explaining some of the numbers such as lower ball speed, higher side spin, and worse dispersion (the latter two being a result of over-swinging in an attempt to load the shaft). Frankly, the fact that the dispersion wasn't worse is a credit to the AD-DI.

Most importantly, the shaft does deliver on its promise of high-launch/low-spin: the average launch angle was higher than the RUL and the average backspin was significantly lower. The result was a longer average shot even though the ball speed was down.

Finally, it should always be considered that (until further notice) the RUL is going to make a lot of shafts look bad by comparison. The fact that the AD-DI did not perform as well for me does not mean it couldn't be a better shaft for someone else.

At $380, the Graphite Designs AD-DI is at the very high end of shafts. While on one hand, I'm a bit aghast that shafts are now breaking through the $300 price barrier, there's a part of me that says, “In for a penny, in for a pound.” AS ALWAYS: go get fit. There's no value in a shaft that doesn't perform for you …even if Tiger plays it.

Regardless of the sticker price, the Graphite Designs AD-DI does do what it claims to do: high launch with low spin. Furthermore, the dispersion was pretty darned impressive given that I was swinging from my heels trying to make it work for me. For those of you with super aggressive transitions or tons of swing speed, the AD-DI might be the cure for your high-spin blues.

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Tour AD DI or IZ in 3 wood?

By hl2xj March 23, 2021 in WRX Club Techs

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To those who may have both, I wanted to have your opinions.   

I play a IZ 6x in my driver and wanted to see about the 3 wood. Do you recommend me going IZ 7x or DI 7x in 3 wood?  I currently have a AD DI 7x in my 3 wood but feel it is sometimes loose. Especially after hitting a IZ 6x in my driver, which feels so much more consistent.   

just worried about getting IZ in 3 wood because of all the posts saying it penetrates and isnt good for landing softly and approach shots. I need the 3 wood for off the tee but also for reaching par 5s in two...

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If more launch is needed, loft is something that can also be looked at. Playing an IZ 7x at 16.5 is an option if 15 launches too low.

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I would concur having used the DI for a while and then moving to the IZ, the IZ definitely plays higher.

I have IZ 7x in both driver and 3w and in my fitting agreed with the above comments that it launches a little higher than the DI, with a bit less kick/more linear feel. 

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In a similar boat here. Play IZ in driver and DI in fairway. I love the IZ, it’s ridiculously good for me in driver and am wondering whether the DI has a touch too much kick in the fairway.   

My understanding is IZ in the fairway would give me slightly higher launch, all being equal, and a just a more linear feel/less kick than the DI.

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4 hours ago, SJP1 said:   My understanding is IZ in the fairway would give me slightly higher launch, all being equal, and a just a more linear feel/less kick than the DI.

Where you get that info? If true I might have to get a IZ for my 3w.

I’m loving the IZ in my 4 wood.

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I played AD IZ in 6x (in Ping head), and recently switched to AD HD in driver (ZX5 Head). I actually went with AD-DI 6x in 3 wood (ZX fw head) and have found lots of success (and speed). I went with the lighter 3 wood head for a little more speed, and it feels similar to the 7x (maybe a tad softer)

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10 hours ago, llaw999 said: Where you get that info? If true I might have to get a IZ for my 3w.

From Graphite Design. It’s also what I’ve found in driver, that IZ launches higher than DI.

13 hours ago, BlueDragonKorea said: If more launch is needed, loft is something that can also be looked at. Playing an IZ 7x at 16.5 is an option if 15 launches too low.

Loft is 100% the biggest factor versus shaft for launch. I’m also trying to manage spin though, to not exceed 3000rpm.

On 4/5/2021 at 12:32 PM, SJP1 said: From Graphite Design. It’s also what I’ve found in driver, that IZ launches higher than DI.     Loft is 100% the biggest factor versus shaft for launch. I’m also trying to manage spin though, to not exceed 3000rpm.

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Gamed the DI for many years, tested the IZ more than once.  IZ wins hands down.  I found the DI to be loose for me as well granted I did hit the longest drives with it.  It was feast or famine.  IZ for me, is just consistent and also feels smoother than the DI.  It's just reliable and I know what to expect every single time.  If I wasn't such a high launch/spin player, I would game the IZ in a heart beat.

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if you're looking for similar feel to IZ in your driver...try the TP in 3 wood. they kick less/feel tighter then the DI and found the TP feels very similar to the IZ and perfect for fairway woods as doesn't launch quite as high or spin up too much

I have the XC in my driver and the IZ in my 3 wood. Love this combination.

I'm playing the IZ5s in my driver and IZ7s in my Rogue 4 wood 17* which helps get the ball up in the air from the fairway.  Def agree with above posts about the loft, had a 15* went to the 17* Play the DI's in my hybrids which are great.  IZ hybrid shaft is lower launch from what I have read.  

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Anybody know anything about how it plays for hybrids?   

Whats the difference between the IZ vs. the DI in hybrids?  Some have said that for hybrids, the IZ shaft launchs lower than the DI which seems to be the opposite for Drivers and Fairway woods.   

seems like everyone plays the DI in hybrids…even those who play the IZ in their drivers and 3 woods… 

I've seen a lot of people play the DI in hybrids as well. It just seems to work for a lot of people. 

To get back to your original question, I would possibly try out an IZ in the fairway wood or you could tip you DI a touch to feel a little firmer in the tip section. I've known people to do that with that shaft in their driver and they love the feel. I actually might let go of my IZ in favor of a DI in the driver. 

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Is IZ launch as high as Fujikura Motore F3?

Sometimes, I think my F3 flies little too high for my liking, and was wondering whether I should consider the option between IZ or DI.

Using IZ 8S in hybrid and loving it!

Moreover, possibly including Ventus Red/Blue into equation as well.

I played the DI in a 5 wood and an Iz in my 3 wood. Had no problem getting the Iz up and spinning. It was a good combo 

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On 6/14/2021 at 6:23 AM, hl2xj said: Anybody know anything about how it plays for hybrids?    Whats the difference between the IZ vs. the DI in hybrids?  Some have said that for hybrids, the IZ shaft launchs lower than the DI which seems to be the opposite for Drivers and Fairway woods.    seems like everyone plays the DI in hybrids…even those who play the IZ in their drivers and 3 woods… 

I recently put an IZ95 in my driving iron and found it to be slightly lower than the DI but more penetrating ball flight. The 85/95 IZ profile aligns more to the TP shaft line, which is why I went that route (one piece feel). It could maybe be because of the club it is in (19* driving iron) but I love it a lot more than the DI which always felt loose to me. 

On 6/14/2021 at 3:23 AM, hl2xj said: Anybody know anything about how it plays for hybrids?    Whats the difference between the IZ vs. the DI in hybrids?  Some have said that for hybrids, the IZ shaft launchs lower than the DI which seems to be the opposite for Drivers and Fairway woods.    seems like everyone plays the DI in hybrids…even those who play the IZ in their drivers and 3 woods… 

My post is a year late, but the IZ launches lower and has a flatter trajectory than the DI for the hybrid shaft.  Much more stable as well IMO. 

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Yeah. It’s the lower torque in the lighter weight shaft. Duh

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Jumping to TR probably had something to do with seeing his bro Zalatoris nearly win with it. For a guy who’s ‘slow to change’ in 2yrs its been driver twice, all wood shafts (now some twice), irons, wedges twice. About 5 different iron and wedge generations since the last time Stricker got a new sand wedge. The only thing consistent during the drought is the hybrid and putter.

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This golf shaft is for the player who is seeking a  premium quality High-launching low-spin shaft  with the ultra  smooth “glassy” feel  that has become uniquely intertwined with Graphite Design’s Tour AD brand. This golf shaft fits into the hands of  players who have smooth tempos, a mid release, moderate swing speeds,  desire a higher launching bend profile, ultra low spin rates, want to be able to  get maximum carry distance ,  and get  fantastic roll out!  This shaft has fit phenomenally into many PGA Tour, NCAA, and competitive high-school golfers, and those who know and love the signature feel of a Graphite Design golf shaft!

II. What Do I Need to Know About the Graphite Design Tour AD DI Golf Shaft:  

Far and away the most popular golf shaft EVER made! While some might point out that the original Fujikura Speeder 757 was the first true premium golf shaft and Mitsubishi’s Blueboard and Whiteboard shafts the first to achieve cult following, the Graphite Design Tour AD DI is still actively competing in the market and breaking sales records to the day with no end in site! A lot of this is due impart to the fact that the DI’s bend profile fits 80 percent of golf swings and has that amazing Graphite Design feel and engineered performance designed to maximize carry distance ! This is accomplished by promoting a higher launch angle and a low spin tip section. The Graphite Design Tour AD DI golf shaft is made of a premium proprietary 50-ton Nanoalloy graphite material  that has given the Graphite Design Tour AD DI family its unique and signature feel! The bend profile is one where players will feel the shaft  flex in the mid section,  promoting a  high launch angle  great for maximizing carry distance , and the stiff tip section will help promote an  ultra low ball spin  effect for  straighter drives, amazing feedback, stability  on off-centered shots, and  extra roll out on the fairway!

What sets this shaft apart from others is that it falls into the same category of shafts (high-launch, low-spin) is the  ultra smooth feel that is unique to the Graphite Design Tour AD brand and effortless kick that occurs through impact, and that it has one of the most  stable low-spinning tip  sections of many premium level golf shaft manufacturers. 

Player Profile:  Tempo: smooth, Transition: moderate, Release: mid, Swing Speed: Moderate, Trajectory: high, Spin: low.

III. Other Golf Shafts to Compare to the Graphite Design Tour AD DI Golf Shaft:

-Graphite Design Tour AD TP

-Mitsubishi Fubuki J

-Oban Kiyoshi Purple

IV. Additional Information About the Graphite Design Tour AD DI Golf Shaft:

This orange shaft (also comes in black) was brought to iconic levels in 2010 after Tiger Woods began playing it along with many other PGA tour players following suit. However, this shaft is not just for touring pros. The mid section bend profile and ultra stable low-spin tip section promotes a piercing and towering ball flight that maximizes carry distance and the majority of golfers will benefit from. The DI has a very smooth “bullwhip” like load and release to it, which makes for effortless drives. Players with relatively moderate tempos looking to maximize their carry distance will benefit immensely from the Graphite Design Tour AD DI! A couple other golf shaft to seriously consider is the new Graphite Design Tour AD TP, which is considered a slightly “tighter” version of the DI, The Mitsubishi Fubuki J, which is a counterbalanced high launch low spin shaft that actually has two kick-points and tungsten mesh for stability, and the Oban Kiyoshi Purple, which is a slightly heavier more stable version of the DI.

General Swing Speed Recommendation:  Regular (R1): 86-95mph, Stiff-Regular (SR): 92-98mph, Stiff (S): 96-105mph, X-Stiff (X): 105+mph, 

V. Summary:

If you love the uniquely smooth feel and high performance of Graphite Design golf shafts and want to maximize the carry distance on your drives, this is the shaft for you!

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Bought a new 3wood with a low trajectory shaft. Wasn't able to consistently get the ball in the air as I would like. Put this on and it was no problem. Great shaft for fairway woods. Able to hit from the tee or the fairway and even the rough. Unknown on 14th Apr 2018

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Graphite Design Tour AD DI-7 Wood Shaft (74g-77g) - 0.335" Tip - Orange / White

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Gripped N’ Tipped.

Built to your specification. supplied ready to play..

This shaft is supplied with your choice of grip & shaft adaptor included in the price and will be supplied professionally assembled to your desired playing length. Just bolt the shaft into your clubhead & you’re ready to play. We will contact you via email after your order is placed to confirm your build options.

Description

Tour ad di - deep impact.

The Tour AD DI - Deep Impact is designed to provide golfers with more power and stability in their golf shaft.  Designed and manufactured exclusively at the Graphite Design factory headquarters in Japan, the Tour AD DI Orange and Black coloured options received a recent cosmetic update.

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

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

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

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

Features & Technology

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

DI Technology

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

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

MSI Technology

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

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

Flex - Swing Speed Guidance

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

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