Graphite Design continues to push the boundaries of golf shafts as it pertains to creating what is easily the deepest fitting matrix out there. Earlier this year we at THP were able to get a closer look at every shaft within the companies Tour AD lineup of shafts and put them to the test, every shaft until now.
So, naturally, there is another shaft being added by Graphite Design, and believe it or not, it is a profile that previously didn’t exist among the Tour AD options. The Tour AD UB stands for Up and Beyond which is right in line for the unique naming which all of the shafts in this lineup feature.
This one checks the boxes for application of the hottest materials in golf shafts utilizing T1100 in the tip as well as M40X from the mid to tip section. These materials help create the only profile in the Tour AD library of shafts which is Medium+ in both the hands and mid, but Stiff+ in the tip.
Finished with a jaw dropping glossy electric blue metallic body which fades to silver in the tip, yet again Graphite Design has made something that will turn heads.
The Tour AD UB is touted as being a mid-launch and mid-low spin setup which will be available from 40g to 80g as is customary for the company. Working with the 60g model, we put this one to the test in the THP Tech Studio to get a better understanding for the Up and Beyond:
Would this be a shaft that would fit you? The new Graphite Design Tour AD UB is available as of today and you can find all of the information right on Pros Choice Golf Shafts.
Thanks for highlighting this one for us @Jman!
Depends on what you need profile wise. The HD is noticeable more stout under the hands and mid section to me, but has a softer tip than the UB.
@jdtox – swing looks great.
Camera tricks haha
I personally liked the HD better but it depends on your needs
That combo was super low spin for me.
What shaft of theirs do you like better? The profile sounds like it should work for me. Not sure how it compares to the ad-tp which has been my favourite from GD. Great write up @Jman
Appreciate it!
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I’m playing an AD DI 7x which I really like. It really helped with stability for my overly aggressive swing. Now that I’ve taken some lessons and have a smoother more controlled swing I’m ready to try out some other shafts in their lineup and this looks like a great option.
Any feedback on how this plays/feels compared to the DI?
i get similar feel from them, but this one felt a bit firmer. @Jman or @jdtox are probably best to answer this one.
This one is actually more firm (stiffer) in all three quadrants of the shaft, and it definitely has less flow than the DI when hit side by side. Additionally, it doesn’t launch as high as the DI. All things to consider.
I agree with @Jman this one felt firmer than the DI which I should based on design characteristics
Thanks guys! I’m definitely trending toward something a bit softer as my swing improves.
The blue does really look great and overall the shaft is a beauty. I kinda wish the whole shaft was blue and didn’t fade into silver towards the tip though
The fade in hand is SICK!
The blue does look amazing, my only knock on my DI is I don’t love the orange. I love the GD branding and fading though, it really stands out.
TSi3 10* @ 9.25* 45.25” 5x right at D3. This is my first foray into the “50” weight class shafts. Next step will be to dial in swingweight . Loved what I saw so far.
Will get some numbers with Trackman when I have a little more time on the range.
I’ve been playing Ventus Black 6x and my miss has been to the right. I think the black might be too stiff in the tip for me.