There is little doubt that the Graphite Design Tour AD line of shafts are known for performance and quality. With their vast lineup of offerings, we get a lot of questions asking about the differences between models. It is time for another TESTED! where we put the gear to the test and show the swings and data and then break it down for you.
We took out the variables of grip, length and club head and hit them all against each other and break down the data to show you what the differences are between the different lines. Six different Graphite Design Tour AD shafts as well as two more from the MAD lineup made this a fun one to tackle.
Tour AD DI
Tour AD IZ
Tour AD MJ
Tour AD VR
Tour AD HD
Tour ADXC
MAD
MAD Pro
Each shaft was put to the test with the brand new Callaway Epic Speed driver head. We rotated the head around the different shafts rather than use different heads. Each shaft was gripped with a Golf Pride Tour Velvet, as well as cut to play at exactly 45 inches in length.
Lots of swings were taken and every data point recorded on the Foresight GCQuad in the THP Tech Studio. The video below features a break down of the different shafts as well as all of the data averages taken from the swings.
Do you play Graphite Design Tour AD shafts now? If so which one? If not, which model do you think will best suit you based on the information above? If you like the content above, do not forget to subscribe to THP TV so you never miss a new episode of TESTED! or any of our other videos that come out.
For more information on their entire lineup of shafts, check out their at www.proschoicegolfshafts.com
Hard to say since so many don’t release that info
Thanks it was a fun way to compare them as well, also eye opening
I still have my Riptide, so I’m good.
Really want the HD to work. It should, but ya never know until it comes in.
That’s going to be a good looking, good feeling combo. Have to imagine it will pair well together!
I have the MCC Teams Light blue grip here at the house too.
All in on the UNC colorway this year.
Well that went really well. It’s in play. Not sure it ends up in the bag, but boy does it deliver what it’s supposed to.
Vanquish all Rivals! What were you seeing with that shaft in play?
It was interesting, because it was definitely a bit lower launching than my Velocity, and quite stable, but the numbers were good.
And the name is so freaking good.
Thats great, All of the GD shafts felt quite stable. The name is awesome, I think its my favorite behind AD-HD haha and that shaft was pretty awesome too.
I don’t see this combo leaving the bag anytime soon ?
Time to make another trip to HQ.
This is absolutely a fact. I’ve begun a list, and with the Doc out of town this weekend on a girls trip, im owed a trip out!
That AD-DI is so popular and noticeable on tv
It really is. I remember when both GD and UST had a similar looking shaft (ATTAS 1) and it was hard to tell.
I still think you need to go MAD.
I mean, I’d have fit you into the MAD numbers to numbers, but what do I know?
You know which one you should be using.
Stop it.
^^^ Internet golfer
You’re picking the more expensive one every time, not the best fitting one.
This was one of the best THP productions, content-wise that I have seen, at least for what I enjoy digesting. Very well done. Thank you.
He’s like me …. he likes Blue! :blob:
What shaft are you using, Jeremy?
You should! It’s a way cheaper experiment!
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Always awesome finding something that just works.
Were you able to check out the video in the first post? Breaking down each shaft to help.
Since then I’ve put the same in my 4w and Epic Max driver. When he played the other day his first reaction was my ball flight in the driver. Said a much better fit for my swing. FWIW the biggest difference I feel with this shaft is the actual impact of hitting the ball. I feel more connected to the shot of that makes sense?
I’ve never been a big person with switching shafts and such, but this was a game changer for me. These are not cheap but feel the overall difference in ball flight and handling as well worth it.