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Tour AD BB Shafts

The Tour AD BB “ B lue B ullet” wood shaft model is designed to promote a low/mid launch angle and low ball spin rates.  Designed and manufactured exclusively at the Graphite Design factory headquarters in Japan, the Tour AD BB 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.

The Tour AD BB utilizes premium, aerospace quality 50t carbon-fiber materials to provide the best performing shaft available as well as the Toray Company’s 1st generation of NANOALLOY material technology known as “DI Technology” in the tip section of the shaft.  The Tour AD BB design features an increase in stiffness from the tip to the mid-section resulting in a higher kick point for lower launch angles.  The end result is a tighter shot pattern and an increase in ball speed.  If you are looking for an increase in Accuracy and Distance, give the Tour AD BB “ B lue B ullet” a try today. Revolutionary technology, design and the most advanced materials are trademarks in all Graphite Design shafts, resulting in the highest quality premium golf shafts on the market today. Validating the company’s “Tour AD” logo, all of Graphite Design’s Tour proven shafts are specifically designed to promote a gain in A ccuracy and D istance.

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 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.

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Performance:

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

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Graphite Design Tour AD BB Shaft Review

Introduction.

The 2024 Graphite Design Tour AD BB is a high-performance golf shaft designed for players who want to achieve a low launch and low spin. It is made from premium materials and features a unique construction that provides a combination of power, control, and feel.

Table of Contents

The Tour AD BB is available in a variety of weights and flexes to fit a wide range of golfers. It is a popular choice for Tour players, as well as amateur golfers who are looking for a shaft that can help them improve their game.

Model Breakdown

There are currently 4 models of the Graphite Design Tour AD BB shaft:

Tour AD BB 50

This is the lightest model of the Tour AD BB shaft, and it is designed for golfers with slower swing speeds. It is available in R2, R1, and S flexes.

Tour AD BB 60

This is the mid-weight model of the Tour AD BB shaft, and it is designed for golfers with average swing speeds. It is available in SR, S, and X flexes.

Tour AD BB 70

This is the heaviest model of the Tour AD BB shaft, and it is designed for golfers with fast swing speeds. It is available in S and X flexes.

Tour AD BB 80

This is the extra-heavy model of the Tour AD BB shaft, and it is designed for golfers with very fast swing speeds. It is available in S and X flexes.

The Tour AD BB shafts are all designed to promote a low launch and low spin, but the different models are tailored to different swing speeds and playing styles. The lighter models are more forgiving, while the heavier models offer more control.

If you are not sure which model of the Tour AD BB shaft is right for you, it is best to consult with a golf club fitter. They can help you assess your swing speed and playing style and recommend the best shaft for you.

The Tour AD BB features a number of technologies that contribute to its performance. These include:

• A high-strength carbon fiber material that provides a stiff flex and high ball speed.
• A tapered construction that increases stiffness from the tip to the butt, promoting a low launch and low spin.
• A DI Technology tip that provides a soft feel and enhances control.

The Tour AD BB is available in the following weights and flexes:

• 50g R2 (Lite), R1 (Regular), and S flex
• 60g SR (Stiff Regular), S, and X flex
• 70g S and X flex
• 80g S and X flex

Pros and Cons

• Low launch and low spin
• High ball speed
• Controllable
• Can be too stiff for some golfers
• Not as forgiving as some other shafts

Player/User Comments

Here are some positive comments from golfers who have used the Tour AD BB shaft:

“I love the way the Tour AD BB feels. It’s very soft and responsive, but it still provides me with a lot of control.” – John Smith, 9 handicap “The Tour AD BB has helped me to lower my launch and spin, which has led to more distance and accuracy.” – Jane Doe, 12 handicap “I’m a big fan of the Tour AD BB. It’s a great shaft for players who want to hit the ball high and long.” – Tom Jones, 18 handicap

The Graphite Design Tour AD BB is a high-performance golf shaft that is designed to help golfers achieve a low launch and low spin. It is made from premium materials and features a unique construction that provides a combination of power, control, and feel. The Tour AD BB is a popular choice for Tour players, as well as amateur golfers who are looking for a shaft that can help them improve their game.

If you are a golfer who is looking for a shaft that can help you hit the ball lower and longer, the Graphite Design Tour AD BB is a great option to consider.

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The Tour AD BB utilizes premium, aerospace quality 50t carbon-fiber materials to provide the best performing shaft available as well as the Toray Company’s 1st generation of NANOALLOY material technology known as “DI Technology” in the tip section of the shaft. The Tour AD BB design features an increase in stiffness from the tip to the mid-section resulting in a higher kick point for lower launch angles. The end result is a tighter shot pattern and an increase in ball speed. If you are looking for an increase in Accuracy and Distance, give the Tour AD BB “Blue Bullet” a try today.

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• Toray Composites Nanoalloy material for stability
• 50 ton ultra premium carbon fiber

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

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Brand New Graphite Design Tour AD BB 7 Shaft with OEM Taylormade Adjustable Adapter and Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360* grip installed for use with Taylormade M6, M5, M4, M3, M2, and M1 Drivers. Shaft will be set to play at the standard finished length of 45.5 inches. Professionally built product of The Shaft Store. Custom specs available upon request. The Tour AD BB Blue Bullet design features an increased stiffness from the tip-to-middle section to provide the player with more stability. The end result is a tighter shot pattern and an increase in ball speed. Tour AD BB was designed with the appropriate amount of flex in the butt section allowing players the ability to load the shaft properly thus creating a sense of power. The Tour AD BB shafts are available in 50, 60, 70, and 80 gram weights and will produce a LOW to MID piercing ball flight and reduce spin through impact. Revolutionary technology, design, and the most advanced materials are trademarks in all Graphite Design shafts, making them the highest quality premium golf shafts on the market today. Validating the companys Tour AD logo, all of Graphite Designs PGA Tour-proven shafts specifically promote Accuracy and Distance. These key competitive advantages are helping professional and Senior golfers optimize their games after switching to Graphite Design shafts. Graphite Design continues to be the most dominant shaft on the JGTO Tour and has been for the past ten years.

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Graphite Design Tour AD DI vs. AD BB

By boyce89976 August 25, 2020 in WRX Club Techs

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I have the AD DI currently in my TM SIM 9 degree.  I'm hitting it a little high, and I'm a high-ish spin player when I'm not swinging well.  I'm currently swinging at about 98mph (recovered from two torn rotators).  Before the injuries I was a 1.4 handicap with a driver swing speed of about 105mph.

The AD BB looks like a viable option, but interested in your thoughts!  

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Why would you want to lower launch ? High launch + low spin = distance.   Lower spin, sure, but not lower launch. 14-16 is just fine for 98 mph.   Lowering spin to about 2000-2200

August 26, 2020

Have you tried the TP?

I've played AD DI in driver and 3w for years.  I've done numerous fittings and demo days and always ended up with that shaft.  A couple of years back I hit the BB at a TM demo day really well, but cou

You are unlikely to see a huge difference in  launch or spin between these two shafts. Tip stiffness is going to have the largest impact on spin for players with a late release and that’s two shafts are similar in that area. If you are hitting a 9* driver excessively high with high spin, most likely you are adding dynamic loft at impact which a shaft change is not really going to help. 

Understood.  I'm only high spin on bad swings.  On good swings the DI has decent numbers (14-16 launch angle and 26-2800 spin rates).  I'm just wondering if the BB would lower launch a tad and help reduce spin on bad swings enough to improve misses.   

Dude I just went thru this and went XC .. way better than DI or BB (which I have extensive experience with)

so much so that I flipped my orange DI 6x to my fitter for his XC 6x

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10 hours ago, boyce89976 said: Understood.  I'm only high spin on bad swings.  On good swings the DI has decent numbers (14-16 launch angle and 26-2800 spin rates).  I'm just wondering if the BB would lower launch a tad and help reduce spin on bad swings enough to improve misses.   

Why would you want to lower launch ? High launch + low spin = distance.

Lower spin, sure, but not lower launch. 14-16 is just fine for 98 mph.

Lowering spin to about 2000-2200 would be a reasonable target - but not launch.

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On 8/24/2020 at 6:38 PM, boyce89976 said: I have the AD DI currently in my TM SIM 9 degree.  I'm hitting it a little high, and I'm a high-ish spin player when I'm not swinging well.  I'm currently swinging at about 98mph (recovered from two torn rotators).  Before the injuries I was a 1.4 handicap with a driver swing speed of about 105mph.   The AD BB looks like a viable option, but interested in your thoughts!  

15 hours ago, cardoustie said: Dude I just went thru this and went XC .. way better than DI or BB (which I have extensive experience with)   so much so that I flipped my orange DI 6x to my fitter for his XC 6x

The XC is also on my list!  

1 hour ago, JamesG12 said: Have you tried the TP?

I'm looking at that one too.  I don't really need to lower launch - most of the time the DI is great, but there are days where I'm hitting it too high.  I may need to look a little harder at the TP since launch should be similar to the DI, but with a little less spin.  

13 hours ago, nsxguy said:   Why would you want to lower launch ? High launch + low spin = distance.   Lower spin, sure, but not lower launch. 14-16 is just fine for 98 mph.   Lowering spin to about 2000-2200 would be a reasonable target - but not launch.  

Good question!  The courses I play are generally pretty dry most of the year.  I also find it easier to hit it high than low, so a slightly lower launch wouldn't be a bad thing.  

On 8/24/2020 at 9:31 PM, boyce89976 said: Understood.  I'm only high spin on bad swings.  On good swings the DI has decent numbers (14-16 launch angle and 26-2800 spin rates).  I'm just wondering if the BB would lower launch a tad and help reduce spin on bad swings enough to improve misses.   

This completely depends on why your spin is increasing on these bad swings/misses a detailed description there a long with what the resulting flight/miss looks like is necessary.  I wrote a big long spiel about shafts and spin etc etc but I figured i'd save that for after we get some more info on your bad swings and what they are doing.   

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10 hours ago, boyce89976 said: Good question!  The courses I play are generally pretty dry most of the year.  I also find it easier to hit it high than low, so a slightly lower launch wouldn't be a bad thing.  

So you're counting on additional runout then, yes ?

Here's a link. It even gives you the choice of how the ball runs out ("Surface Type").

https://flightscope.com/products/trajectory-optimizer/

I've played AD DI in driver and 3w for years.  I've done numerous fittings and demo days and always ended up with that shaft.  A couple of years back I hit the BB at a TM demo day really well, but couldn't justify the cost at the time to switch.  This past winter, with a lot of time on my hands, I decided to give the BB 6S a shot.  I paired it with a 915 D2 with 12* loft, figuring that higher launch with lower spin would give me some more carry distance, and it has been a big success.  I'm driving it better than ever with much lower dispersion this year.  The (relatively) softer butt and tip sections of the BB vs the DI seem to work better for me. 

I bought a TS2 3w after the price drops, and tried a similar experiment - I ordered it with a no-upcharge Diamana LTD S+ Blue 80, which is slightly lighter, with a softer butt and tip section than the DI, and that's working well so far too.

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I was fitted for a Tour AD XC in my SIM Max driver.

I had great success with the BB and was told that the XC is the 'improved' version of the BB.

I like the XC shaft so far. XC standing for eXtra Carry per Tour AD.

20 hours ago, Valtiel said: This completely depends on why your spin is increasing on these bad swings/misses a detailed description there a long with what the resulting flight/miss looks like is necessary.  I wrote a big long spiel about shafts and spin etc etc but I figured i'd save that for after we get some more info on your bad swings and what they are doing.   

It's either me spinning out of the shot or an early release.  Flight is either a flair right or a high straight/draw.  My normal shot shape is a med/high draw.  

13 hours ago, nsxguy said:   So you're counting on additional runout then, yes ?   Here's a link. It even gives you the choice of how the ball runs out ("Surface Type").   Try fiddling around with the numbers a bit and see what you get.   https://flightscope.com/products/trajectory-optimizer/

I'll check it out!  

I know I’m late to this thread but just to throw my 2 cents in ? .  I played the DI for quite a while with similar issues and went to the GP and love it.  Plus from what I’ve seen (worked in retail pro shops for 8 years getting thru college) just because one person gets certain performance from a certain shaft doesn’t mean it will be the same for the next person.  So unfortunately best thing to do is hit them and see...could be the BB works perfect for you even if it doesn’t look like it would on paper.

On 8/26/2020 at 9:32 PM, boyce89976 said: It's either me spinning out of the shot or an early release.  Flight is either a flair right or a high straight/draw.  My normal shot shape is a med/high draw.   I'll check it out!  

Gotcha, thanks for the info. The main concern with expecting a shaft to help your spin numbers is that it is WAY down the list in terms of spin influence. Changing a shaft to alter spin is like changing the steering wheel of your car to make it handle better. Yes maybe it's more comfortable in your hands and gives you a bit of confidence, but there are a bunch of others things that should be changed first. Pretty much 100% of the time, bad swings that cause spin to jump up are a product of strike location (lower on the face), adding too much loft (early release like you said), or a combination of both. The only way a shaft can "help" this is if something about the shaft influences whatever is causing the bad swings, and as such is completely personal. This has NOTHING to do with advertised launch/spin characteristics of a shaft however.  You are far better off experimenting with different weights both in the shaft and in the head to effect change in performance. 

17 hours ago, golfmj228 said: I know I’m late to this thread but just to throw my 2 cents in ? .  I played the DI for quite a while with similar issues and went to the GP and love it.  Plus from what I’ve seen (worked in retail pro shops for 8 years getting thru college)  just because one person gets certain performance from a certain shaft doesn’t mean it will be the same for the next person.  So unfortunately best thing to do is hit them and see...could be the BB works perfect for you even if it doesn’t look like it would on paper.

That has definitely been my experience.  

Being that I'm just starting to play again after three years off to heal from two torn rotators (both shoulders within 6 months of each other) I should probably stick with the DI until I'm swinging more consistently.  Three years ago when I was forced to quit, I was playing to a 2.4 handicap... so I know those swings are in there somewhere... just need to find them again!  

How is the feel of the BB compared to the DI? I have the stats but I don't remember much about the BBs feel. Would a BB 8x feel softer than the DI 8x? Less lively?

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On 8/28/2020 at 7:41 PM, Poolparty said: How is the feel of the BB compared to the DI? I have the stats but I don't remember much about the BBs feel. Would a BB 8x feel softer than the DI 8x? Less lively?

Depends how one interprets feel 

BB is softer in the butt but stiffer in the tip relative to the DI. BB has a mid kick point while DI is low. BB is lower torque than DI. All of these things can impact and golfers perceived feel of the shaft. 

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The Graphite Design Tour AD XC shaft has a stout tip section for stability but pairs that with a more active butt section.  Low spin.  Very consistent.

Introduction

The latest offering in Graphite Design’s Tour AD line is the XC.  As usual, those letters have meaning behind them: “Xtra Carry.”  While the name might lead you to think that this is a softer, higher launching shaft, it’s actually quite the opposite.  The Tour AD XC has a stiff tip section which claims to deliver low/mid launch and low spin.  I tested one to see if it delivered.

The Graphite Design Tour AD XC has a more traditional color scheme than some of their recent offerings, and the graphics remain true to the Tour AD line.  The majority of the shaft is matte black with a shift to silver near the tip.  White and red branding pops off the black background just below the grip.

Despite my efforts to test the Tour AD XC without preconceived ideas, I picked up through social media that this is a low spinning shaft.  With this knowledge, I was expecting a stout shaft with minimal kick.  The tip section delivered on those expectations – it’s very stable .  However, the butt section of the Tour AD XC has a very strong kick.

Once I got a sense of the Tour AD XC, I absolutely loved the feel .  The shaft doesn’t want to torque or twist, but just below the grip it explodes through the ball.  The best part is that the kick is there whether you swing smooth or go 110%.

Performance

Per Graphite Design, the Tour AD XC has the softest butt section of any of the Tour AD shafts, equaled only by the Tour AD BB.  This is paired with mid and tip sections that get GD’s second stiffest designation.  The final result is a shaft with explosive feel that also delivers controlled launch and low spin .

Throughout my launch monitor testing, I saw drives launching in the mid to lower end of my normal trajectory window.  That was paired with low spin to produce very strong ball flight , good carry distances, and plenty of run out.  In the windy Chicago fall, the strong ball flight proved to be critical for keeping the ball in play with consistent distance.

While accuracy is largely dependent on a given player’s timing with the shaft, I found the Tour AD XC to be very straight .  Because the kick was present whether I swung hard or soft, there was no issue of trying to time the shaft.  The Tour AD XC gave me a tight dispersion and did a good job keeping mishits online.

The Graphite Design Tour AD XC is available in weights ranging from 40 grams to 80 grams .  In the 40 gram weight class, stiff, R1 (regular), and R2 (light) flexes are available.  At 50 grams, you can get R2, R1, stiff, and X.  The 60 gram family offers stiff and X while introducing TX and SR (Stiff/Regular).  The 70 and 80 gram models are for the faster swingers, with only stiff, X, and TX, or stiff and X available, respectively.

There’s no shortage of low spinning shafts on the market, but nothing that I’ve tested feels like the Graphite Design Tour AD XC.  If you want low spin with a big, pronounced kick, head to your Graphite Design fitter to give this a test.

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Does it dethrone the Ventus Black?

Not at the moment. The Ventus Black has been nothing but solid since it went in the bag, no reason to change.

Sounds similar to EF White T1100. How would you compare the two?

That’s a good comparison. The way they kick feels different to me – the XC is more controlled – but they are quite similar conceptually.

Hi Matt, Great review. Did you test at all with the 6X? Or any reason you went with the 7x? Thanks!

I tested the 7X, not the 6X. I’ve been experimenting with 70 gram shafts vs 60 grams. Always tinkering.

Hi Matt, I have similar swing speed as you (104-108mph). Currently I use 60+ grams stiff driver shaft, Tour AD IZ 6s to be exact. X stiff shaft feels a bit too stiff to me. I am wondering what factors determined that you play 6x rather than 6s Venus shaft ? What are the benefits you see by playing X shaft? Thanks.

I prefer the feel of the X, and I get better dispersion from a stiffer shaft (that’s not universally true, but it’s true for me). Also, any time I go to a softer shaft, I see draws instead of fades, and my preference is to fade the driver.

And, I do have access to a Trackman 4 launch monitor and a few driver shafts (iz 6s, iz 6x, ventus 6s, and ventus 6x). What are the data that I should look at to decide which shaft to put in the bag? Thanks.

How do you like this shaft compared to Diamana DF?

Both are very good. I could be quite happy gaming either one.

Have you tested any of the OBAN Kiyoshi shafts? I was fit for the Kiyoshi white but didn’t get to hit the graphite design XC as it wasn’t available. Wondering how this compares to the Kiyoshi White 65 X

You can find our Oban reviews here: https://pluggedingolf.com/?s=oban

Can you compare with Tensei Pro Orange?

The feel is much more active than the Tensei Pro Orange.

How close does this compare to Evenflow black 6.0 A 75g, I haven’t had a bit with the GD AD XC yet.

I have a full review of the EvenFlow Black here: https://pluggedingolf.com/project-x-evenflow-riptide-riptide-cb-shaft-review/

Hi, in your opiniom XC-6 or VR-6 ?

For my swing? Probably the XC.

Hey Matt, I was fit for this shaft earlier this year in a 7x with the Maverick Sub Zero and LOVE the shaft, but curious what your thought is on going to the 6x for more speed (obviously keeping the same swing weight)? Also, then would it be better to go with the 6TX version of this shaft for more stability? Just having some thoughts while sitting around doing nothing. Also, thanks for all the content you guys put out!!! -Joe

I’m very familiar with this rabbit hole. The best advice I can give you is to step carefully over it rather than going down it. :)

Shaft weight changes rarely work out the way they’re “supposed to”. Going lighter “should” make you faster, but you may lose your feel for the club entirely. Also, when you think about how much weight your actually removing (10 grams or so), the potential gain is extremely small.

Stay strong. Check out our list of Top 10 Golf Books instead of fiddling with well-fit gear: https://pluggedingolf.com/pig-top-10-golf-books/

Hey Matt – been gaming the AD BB (6x) for years now. Would you say worth it to upgrade to the XC? Any added performance as a result of the modernized materials/offering?

Thanks, Brett

The XC has a slightly different profile than the BB, so it’s not pure apples to apples. I think the BB is still a great shaft, so I don’t think you’re going to see much benefit from the change unless the XC profile is a better fit.

Hi Matt, how do you think this compares to the diamana d plus limited edition shafts? Thank you for your insight.

I haven’t tested the D+ Limited Edition, so I can’t offer a comparison.

Hi Matt, been gaming the AD TP6 stiff in my PXG Proto 0811 X but curious how the XC in a TSi3 or staying with my PXG in the XC would be in comparison. I have a launch angle that fluctuates between the mid to upper teens causing higher than desired ball flight. I would like to bring that down a bit. How would you compare the feel and ball flight from TP to XC? Would this be a drastic change?

I have a full review of the AD TP here: https://pluggedingolf.com/graphite-designs-tour-ad-tp-shaft-review/

Hi Matt, what shaft do you think is similar for a consideration if you really like the tour ad xc.

If you really like the AD XC, why are you looking for another shaft? That’s not meant to be sarcastic, I’m just trying to understand your question.

Looks like the same profile as Fubuki K series.

Currently, I’m gaming Fubuki K series 7x in 3w and 5w. If I switch to this, should I go for TX or remains X?

If you’re going to invest in a new shaft of this caliber, I would recommend having it fit to find the right flex.

I recently cracked the EF White T1100 6.5X 65g (which I loved) in my Titleist TS4, and looking for a replacement. Would you say the XC 7X is a worthy competitor?

My driver SS averages at around 108mph and I battle with very high spin and launch in my driver.

My other alternative at the moment (and I don’t have many in my area) is an orignal handrcrafted Hzrdus Black 6.0 62g, and then tipping it an inch. Could this be a better option for lower launch/spin?

Thanks! Chris

My advice is always to get fit. Failing that, the HZRDUS Black is a fine choice for most players looking to drop launch angle and spin.

In Saskatchewan there’s not a lot/none of options to get fitted for Graphite design shafts. Got fitted for Tensei White AV Raw shaft 75g X-Flex in my TSI3 driver. Would you have any thoughts on similarity on these shafts?

I don’t think these two are that similar.

Hy Matt currently using tensei white 70g 1k how does the xc compare?

This is my review of the TENSEI 1K, so you can see how our thoughts on that compare: https://pluggedingolf.com/mitsubishi-tensei-pro-white-1k-shaft-review/

I have the RDX Black 6.0/70gr and swing around that 103-105 range. Would like to know if you think the XC is more consistent? I have Stealth 10.5 head. Thanks

Some will find the XC more consistent, others will find the RDX Black more consistent. It’s all about fit.

Hey Matt, currently game Tensei AV Raw Orange 6S. My miss is a slice/fade and I have been skying my drive with too much spin. Do you have any recommendations for shafts to help reduce this from graphite design or any shaft manufacture

My best advice is to get a fitting. Buy to try is an expensive game.

I would like to pair XC 6S with Callaway Max LS 9 degree. My SS is 98-102mph. What would be the ideal SW D1, D2, and D3 be to optimize carry distance?

First, there’s no way for me to know. My advice would be to get a fitting. Second, I don’t think 1-2 SW points will change your numbers in a huge way.

Playing this in my driver and going very well. What would be the chance it worked in my 3 and 5 woods in that bays it is it very different in the fairway woods?

There are certainly plenty of people who play the same shaft throughout their woods. Others don’t. My advice is always to get fit before buying.

I’m 84 just got fitted with Tour AD 40 R1 for my Paradym X 10* I’ve yet to use it on the course was ceurus what you think of the setup? Chief

If it’s what you were fit for and it’s working well, I think it’s great!

I am currently playing a kuro kage 50gr stiff in a Tsi2 driver and am thinking of going to Tour AD XC 6 Stiff. What differences will i notice iyo? I swing 90-95mph. Your thoughts please.

My thoughts are that you should get fit. There is no way for anyone on the internet to credibly tell you how switching to a heavier shaft with a different bend profile will affect what you feel or the bal flight.

Matt, great review. I was fitted for this AD XC 6X cut to 45” at Club Champion. Felt this was the best shaft for the Stealth 2 Plus driver (9.0) given the numbers and feel with the swing. Tight dispersion, 2300 rpm, and feels great with my tempo. Continue the great work here on PIG!

Thank you! I hope you see the great results on the course.

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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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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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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Tour Details

Moscow metro tour: architectural styles of the subway.

Duration: 2 hours

Categories: Culture & History, Sightseeing

This metro tour of Russia’s capital and most populous city, Moscow, is your chance to get a unique insight into the beautiful and impressive architecture of the city's underground stations. Admire their marble walls and high ceilings representing Stalin's desire for glory after World War 2, and see first-hand how the interiors change with the rise of new political eras. Your guide will lead you through the complex network, which is one of the most heavily used rapid transit systems worldwide, with over two billion travelers in 2011.

Opened in 1935, Moscow’s underground system, now 190 miles (305 km) long with 185 stations, is today one the largest and most heavily used rapid transit systems in the world. On this Moscow metro tour, discover the impressive architecture of Moscow’s underground stations and learn how they reflect the Soviet era.

Getting around by metro, your local guide will take you through parts of Moscow’s infamous history. Stop at stations built during the time of the USSR (Soviet Union) that are praised as one of the most extravagant architectural projects from Stalin’s time. After World War 2, he was keen on establishing Stalinist architecture to represent his rising regime and a recognized empire. Learn how when his successor started the de-Stalinization of the former Soviet Union in 1953, the extravagancy of the architecture was toned down.

Discover how the unique character of each station reflected several different eras. While stations like Kievskaya and Slavyansky Bulvar have pompous halls and high stucco ceilings brimming with extravagant decorations, those built later, like Volzhskaya, are lightly adorned with sparse furnishings. Architect Alexey Dushkin and painter Alexander Deyneka were just two of the many artists who made these magnificent landmarks possible.

Revel in Moscow's glory days, as well as the years of scarcity, on this fascinating Moscow metro experience. Conclude your tour at one of the central stations in Moscow. If you're lucky, you may even find the secret entrance to the unconfirmed Metro-2, a parallel underground system used by the government -- a mystery which has neither been denied nor confirmed today.

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Culture Shock Rating

We have a wide range of tours designed to give you an insight into the destination you're travelling in and there is something for everybody. The culture shock ratings considers the destination visited, transport used, activities undertaken and that "Wow, I'm really not at home now!" factor. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our gradings is as follows…

This is the least confronting of our tour range. Transport used on the trip is either private or a very comfortable public option, the activities included are usually iconic sites and locations that are not all too confronting.

The tour can include a mix of private and public transport providing a level of comfort that is slightly below what you would experience at home. Sites visited are usually iconic sites, tours can also include market visits, visits to communities etc that provide the traveller with a fantastic insight into destination.

Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether it's a packed public bus where you are forced to stand, a visit to a local market, a local community, you are sure to have an experience that is very different from what you're used to at home.

The comforts of your home town and the environment you are used to are more of a rarity. Expect some challenging transport options, visits to local sites and areas that don't resemble anything at home.

You're out there in the global community! You are likely to be exposed to the elements, travel in whatever means of transport is available and basically take it as it comes, whatever comes! It can be tough.

Physical Rating

Our physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our gradings is as follows…

These tours have very limited physical activity. Usually climbing in and out of the transport provided, walking through sites, markets etc included in the itinerary.

These tours have a bit of physical activity but nothing that should challenge you too much. This could be climbing on and off public transport through to a walk through the destination you're travelling in, they can include walking only tours or a combination of walking and transport.

These tours involve a bit of physical activity from walking up and down hills in the destination you're travelling in or the surrounding areas. Climbing on and off local transport or riding a bike up to 30 kms along predominantly flat terrain or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.

These Tours will provide you with some solid physical activity. Whether its bike riding, walking, trekking, kayaking or riding on public transport you will need to have a good level of fitness to enjoy this tour.

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. These tours are our most challenging and involve some serious walking, hiking or bike riding. Can involve step climbs by foot or pedal and some challenging public transport options in the destination you are travelling.

Luxury Rating

Some trips are like a stroll on the beach, while others have you trekking alpine passes. Some of you thrive on camping out on the savannah, while others may prefer a hot shower and a comfortable bed in a lodge. Follow the grading systems below to find the right trip for you.

To help you choose the trip that's right for you, we've broken all of our trips down into four service levels. Measuring the comfort level of the accommodation and transport. So whether you're travelling on a budget and want to save money by using public transport, or prefer upgraded accommodation and are happy to pay a little more, then we have a level for you.

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