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Graphite Design Tour AD UB Shaft Review

Will this upgrade go up and beyond your current gamer.

Tyler Fitzel Professional club fitter and author at Independent Golf Reviews

I used the Graphite Design Tour AD UB Shaft for 8 rounds of golf in AZ this winter. I’ve also been able to hit it indoors on the work simulators .

This is the definitive Graphite Design Tour AD UB Shaft Review for 2022.

New in 22’ Graphite Design is ready to take your golf game Up and Beyond with the latest addition to the Tour AD line-up, the UB. Well known for high performance and premium golf shafts, the engineers at Graphite Design are continuously seeking to produce the optimal shaft for your game. With 5 weight options and 6 flex designations, the Tour AD UB will have a shaft to go Up and Beyond your current gamer.

Looks- Designed and manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters, the new Tour AD UB has a very eye appealing color pop. The distinctive bands of a Graphite Design Tour AD shaft are black and silver set in a metallic blue which fades to all silver near the tip of the shaft. The silver color on the bottom of the shaft makes any driver head color blend nicely with the numerous color schemes we see in the game.

Feel- The new Tour AD UB has the feel you have come to love from a Tour AD shaft. Feel is always subject to the person making the comments, but this shaft is yet again an instant winner for the response it has when loading and unloading during the swing. The profile is described as Medium+ Butt Section – Medium+ Mid Section and Stiff+ Tip Section. I like how all the shafts for Graphite Design can be compared by Stiffness using the 3 zones of the shaft. Before you even try the shaft you can identify the key elements you need for the best fit. The Tour AD UB has a slightly more stable feel at impact for me than the Tour AD HD did. It was like I could feel more of the contact when the club face met the ball.

Performance- I was able to compare the last three Tour AD shaft models side by side and it helps to understand the performance differences I’ve been seeing over a three year period of time. The new Tour AD UB has been the best fit for my game for several reasons. First, I feel a more solid contact in the clubface with the ball. The added ball speed helps to create more distance without having to swing off-balanced. Second, my optimal launch and spin numbers for an attack angle up 4* is 15.0-16.0 degrees and 2300 rpm. Generally speaking of course, these averages should yield a 250-275 yard drive. Third, I have found more fairways at a greater distance. It goes without saying Accuracy and Distance is the ultimate combination. Tracking my stats over the past 3 years, my average number of fairways hit has increased from 44% to 55%.

Technology- The new Graphite Design Tour AD UB utilizes the same TORAYCA ® T1100G carbon-fiber pre-preg with NANOALLOY ® technology as the past few Tour AD shafts. This provides the tip section of the shaft with additional shaft stability, exceptional feel and precise ball control.

The Tour AD UB also utilizes TORAYCA ® M40X carbon-fiber pre-preg in the Mid to Tip section of the shaft as did the HD and XC models before it. This strength in transition from Mid to Tip helps create a Mid Launch and Low/Mid Spin characteristics, as well as give the shaft rotational stability for added consistency in shot dispersion.

Along with TORAYCA ® and NANOALLOY ® is Graphite Design’s proprietary M aterial S tiffness I ntegration ( MSI ) design philosophy and technology. The way each layer of material is used helps create the unmistakable feel and performance in all Graphite Design shafts. This attention to detail in production is what makes Graphite Design one of the industry leaders.

For decades Graphite Design has released an award worthy shaft and 2022 is no exception. The 2022 Tour AD UB shaft is a Mid Launch with Low/Mid Spin and is a great fit for someone needing a penetrating ball flight with a slightly higher spin rate. Many factors go into finding the optimal shaft for your swing, find an Authorized Dealer to help you get the right Tour AD shaft in your club.

With 33 years of Tour proven A ccuracy & D istance… Maybe it’s time for you to experience the difference a premium, Graphite Design shaft can make!

ℹ️ About: Well known for high performance and premium golf shafts, the engineers at Graphite Design are continuously seeking to produce the optimal shaft for your game. The Tour AD UB will have a shaft to go Up and Beyond your current gamer.

✅ Pros: Amazing Feel, Excellent Launch, Longer, Wider audience, Looks great

⛔ Cons: $500

⛳ Verdict: If you want to uprade your stock shaft, Graphite Design is one of the best options,and the UB is Up and Beyond.

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Graphite Design Tour AD UB Shaft Review

There’s one day each year that I count down the days in excitement. My birthday? No. Christmas? Nope. It’s the day when Graphite Design releases their new shaft! New for 2022, the Tour AD UB shaft (nicknamed “Up and Beyond” ) will present an option for players looking for a mid launch and low/mid spin rates. They offer up a new twist on their classic paint scheme and the most modern materials and shaft technology.

Bold and blue! The Graphite Design Tour AD UB comes in with a sparkling and vibrant light blue color scheme that fades into a deep silver at the tip. This blue has a metallic shimmer to it and has notes of teal and sky blue depending on what light you’re in. (You can tell I’m a whiskey fan if I’m detecting “notes” in my…golf shaft paint colors too…) It’s a similar look as the nearly all black Tour AD XC from two years ago with a darker paint job, but your eye will catch the more neutral silver color when addressing the ball. While the Tour AD UB may not have the boldness of the bright orange of the hyper popular Tour AD DI , it’s as distinctive as ever.

How Does it Feel?

I’ve been able to hit most of Graphite Design’s shaft lineup, and I’d describe the Tour AD UB as a stout but responsive golf shaft. What I’ve always liked about this brand is that they’ll accurately present what their shafts will feel like (in relation to other Graphite Design shafts) so you can choose what you like best. For example, most will describe the Tour AD BB and the Tour AD XC as feeling softer in the hands and firmer in the tip, or the Tour AD DI feeling all around “smooth”. The Tour AD UB feels as they say it does – medium through the hands and mid section, then a bit stiffer in the tip section . In my testing and on course experience, that describes it well.

I won’t describe this shaft as particularly smooth, and I don’t detect a huge “kick” to it either. It’s a pleasing feeling, kind of a “really hard hit” if that makes sense . It definitely feels a bit more stout and substantial than most Graphite Design shafts I’ve tried. While I’m no bomber, I’ve settled in to 70g X-Flex shafts for most models. The 6X is all I can handle here. For a long time, I’ve been waiting for a profile that can dial me in that last little bit. It’s now highly possible the Tour AD UB can give my gamer some challenges for 2022!

On-Course Performance

For the last 18 months or so, I’ve played 75%+ of my rounds with the Graphite Design Tour AD TP. I love it because it has a fun, smooth kick to it and I can really feel where the clubhead is during the swing. It pairs well with my preferred driver head, and I get reliable contact and distance with it. However, at times it launches a touch high and a sometimes a bit spinny (described as mid/high launch and low spin profile). That’s where the Tour AD UB comes in…

This shaft has seemed to hit the right trajectory windows for me so far. It’s that true mid-flight that I’m looking for, but not a hint of ballooning. Lately I’ve been trying to eliminate the left side of the course, so I attempt a straight ball or a power fade. When I square it up, the Tour AD UB gives me exactly what I want, and it’s deep bombs down the right-center of the fairway. If I leave the club face a bit open, yeah, it’s got a stiffer tip section so it will exaggerate the fade, but that’s on me.

Final Thoughts – Graphite Design Tour AD UB Shaft

With the Graphite Design Tour AD UB, we have another worthy addition to an already loaded menu of premium golf shafts. This year’s offering fills the need for a mid flight, mid/low spin profile with their usual visually recognizable styling. It may not have the most distinct feel to it, but it’s the golf shots you hit that matter most.

That’s one of the reasons I’ve become a big fan of Graphite Design shafts. Once you become familiar with the brand, you can make those subtle adjustments among shafts, flexes, and weights without significantly changing the feel like you would if you went brand to brand. I bet you if we did a “blind taste test” on the range, I could pick out a Graphite Design! Oh and if we’re doing a taste test, make sure to bring the Lagavulin, the Springbank, and the Bruichladdich too.

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Hi Jon, would you say the AD UB is comparable to the Ventus Blue (if you have tried the Ventus Blue)? I moved from the AD DI 6X to the Ventus Blue 6X this year and was hoping the AD UB would be similar to the Ventus Blue based on the Medium+, Medium+, Stiff+ butt to tip profile. Thanks!

This is actually something I can comment on considering I’ve used the AD DI a lot and the Ventus Blue is in the bag a lot too! All 6X btw. My opinion is that they get firmer and a wee bit harsher as you go along from the AD DI to the Ventus Blue to the AD UB. Performance in all three is great. I typically hit the AD DI longest, but it can get offline. The Ventus Blue is a bit more controllable, and I too am hoping the AD UB can kind of steal away a few more yards but maintain the control. By my “eye test”, all of them seem to launch in about the same window and I don’t have any issues with too much spin on any of them. TL/DR, if you like those two shafts, I think you’ll like the AD UB too. Plus, it looks rad.

I gamed the VENTUS BLUE 6-X all last year in TSI3 9 deg. I was at 65-75′ apex with 155-158 mph ball speed 2200 rpm typically. With the AD-UB-6-X it kicks the ball higher for me, 85-95′, same spin, and tighter dispersion. Loved the VENTUS BLUE but I find the AD-UB-6 more optimized for my game and a slightly higher launch.

Both great shafts and both I’ve a had a lot of time to play with. Your take is pretty similar to mine. Both really good products!

For me Tour AD DI still my best choice since 2014

There’s a reason it’s still winning tournaments on the PGA Tour. It’s legendary.

Great review. When u say not overly smooth, is there any shaft in your mind that is similar in feel?? Cheers

Hard to say, as I’ve not hit EVERYTHING out there. In relation to other Graphite Design shafts, most of them are butter smooth and have a satisfying kick. I don’t often play other brands at this point. I think my comment above was that it’s a “hard hit” feeling.

Hey Jon, your comment comparing and contrasting the AD UB with the Ventus Blue and AD DI was super helpful. I wondered if you might similarly share some thoughts on how the AD UB stacks up against the AD HD?

The two shafts I’ve used the most over the last year have been Ventus Blue and AD HD. I love, I mean LOVE, the feel from the AD HD. I like a mid-soft shaft that kicks, and the AD HD does that for me. Problem is, it sometimes tends to get high and spinny on me. Ventus Blue gets me into a slightly better window, but — and maybe I’m crazy here, but this is how it feels to me — it’s a little soft in the handle and the kickpoint is higher than I’d like, and that can cause some timing issues.

I’ve wondered if the AD UB might give me something similar to the AD HD, just tightening things up a bit. I’m a little concerned about what GD describes as a softer handle in the UB … which has me thinking it might be time to revisit something that’s more stiff-soft-stiff like the RDX Blue. Or the new Ventus TR seems really interesting as well.

Hey thanks! Just so happens that we both have a lot of experience with all those shafts. I really like the AD HD and the Ventus Blue. I’m still trying to figure out the AD UB. They call it Medium+, Medium+, Stiff, but I have found the AD UB to be pretty stout and just… heavy feeling. Hard to describe. My good swings are laserbombs, but I’m trying to figure out how to control it. To my eye, spin is probably the least of all of them with the UB, and the handle feels the stiffest. AD HD feels way softer in the hands IMO. Totally anecdotal, others may have wildly different experiences with it.

I’m going to spend more time with the AD UB this spring, but it’ll take a lot to get me to move away from my current faves, the AD TP or AD VR. I’ll also say that I’m pretty psyched for the updated Ventus TR too…

Hi Jon, greetings from the island of Borneo, Sabah, Malaysia. I have been gaming UB 5s for the past 1 year. Stock shot is high baby fade. Thinking of changing to a less stout shaft that could still generate a lower ball flight and more roll upon landing. Would DI 5s be something worth trying OR would the DI be something too similar to the UB?

Hard to say! That’s a fine tuning that is best left to a professional fitter. In my hands, the UB and the DI feel very different. They’re not too far off in profile, but the DI is way smoother, the UB more stout the whole way.

Graphite Design Tour AD UB Graphite Wood Shafts

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Introducing Graphite Design Tour AD UB Shaft, Optimized for head performance with large and high moment of inertia.

The "TOUR AD UB" series is a shaft that directly transmits power to the ball by further utilizing the head performance of the current large size and high moment of inertia. High-strength, high-elasticity carbon fiber "Trading Card ® M40X" is used for the tip to the middle part, and "Trading Card T1100G" is used for the tip part to increase the rigidity of the tip to the middle part, thereby suppressing unnecessary movement of the head and making it stronger. Achieves a hitting impact.

The Tour AD UB features a strong impact with no energy loss that suppresses twisting of the shaft due to high rigidity and a shaft behavior that makes it easy to take timing due to the slow taper design. Trading Card® T1100G Achieves both high strength and high elastic modulus by firing technology that precisely controls the fiber structure at the nano level. Trading Card M40X Effectively demonstrates the performance of the new grade M40X of Toray's carbon fiber Trading Card MX series. Therefore, Toray specially designed the prepreg for graphite design.

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Brand new for 2022, Graphite Design introduces the latest in the Tour AD premium line of golf shafts, the Graphite Design Tour AD UB – Up and B eyond . Designed and manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters, the new Tour AD UB wood shafts are metallic blue with a silver spray faded tip and black accents and finished with a gloss clear coat.

The Tour AD UB , like the other high performance Tour AD wood shafts, utilizes premium, aerospace quality carbon-fiber materials and are available in 40g R2, R1 and S flex, 50g R2, R1, S and X flex, 60g SR, S, X and TX flex, 70g S, X and TX flex and 80g S and X flex.

The Tour AD UB shaft profile is medium+ in the butt section, medium+ in the center section and has a stiff+ tip to promote a mid-launch angle and low/mid ball spin rates. The Tour AD UB shafts utilizes the modern TORAYCA ® M40X carbon-fiber material in the mid to tip section of the shaft and the ultra-high modulus TORAYCA ® T1100G carbon-fiber material in the tip section of the shaft for unrivaled shaft stability and precise ball control without the loss of the exceptional feel that Graphite Design shafts are so well known for.

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Graphite Design Tour AD UB Shaft

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 .

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Graphite Design Tour AD HD Shaft Review

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The Graphite Design Tour AD HD shaft has a smooth feel with a pleasant kick in the mid/tip. Boring flight with mid launch.

Introduction

As the husband of a school psychologist, the name “Tour AD HD” gives me a laugh every time that I see it. But in the case of the latest from Graphite Design, the HD stands for Hyper Drive. With sci-fi images of light speed drives dancing through my head, I took this new offering to the range to see what it could do.

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When I first got the info on the Tour AD HD, I thought, “We’re going to have a problem.” I am a proud Duke grad, and I do not do light blue. Thankfully, despite what it looks like in the photos, the Tour AD HD is not powder puff blue, it’s a few shades darker with a pronounced sparkle to it .

The graphics on the Tour AD HD are classic Graphite Design. There’s modest branding near the grip with wraparound rings of black and blue. There’s a small “Accuracy and Distance” logo at the tip, but otherwise the shaft is totally distraction-free near the ball.

Graphite Design has been a trend setter in sharing exactly how each of their shafts bends. They break each model down into “Butt,” “Mid,” and “Tip” and give it a rating from Very Stiff to Soft. In the past, my sense of each shaft has aligned with this chart, but the Tour AD HD has proven to be a small exception.

Per Graphite Design, the Tour AD HD is, from butt to tip, Firm, Firm, Firm+ (Firm is in the middle of the Graphite Design spectrum). This indicates that the shaft is stiffest in the tip section. While I would agree that the shaft has a medium-stiffness overall, I sensed the most kick in the mid/tip . This is a good example of how feel is subjective and that players will feel differently about a shaft based on their swing.

Performance

Graphite Design bills the Tour AD HD as being “Mid Launch, Mid/Low Spin” which matches the results I saw on both the launch monitor and on the course. The ball came off the face in my normal window with an extremely strong flight . Given the kick that I felt, I was expecting slightly higher spin, but every drive bored through the wind unaffected.

Something I enjoyed about hitting the Tour AD HD was the way it responded to more aggressive swings. When I made an easy swing, the shaft gave a light kick and sent the ball straight down the middle. If I gave 110%, the shaft kicked harder and produced a tight draw . I never felt like I was overpowering the shaft, rather I had the ability to hit two different shots just by changing my effort.

One of the big advancements in premium shafts over the last few years is the way softer profiles can handle mishits. Thanks to advanced materials like Graphite Design’s TORAYCA carbon fiber, shafts can have a smooth feel and also keep poor strikes on line. I was very impressed by how the Tour AD HD produced respectable results from poor swings . It took a truly awful effort to produce big slices or hooks.

The Graphite Design Tour AD HD is available in weights ranging from 40 to 80 grams . At 40 grams, R2, R1, and Stiff are the available flexes. Everything from R2 to X is offered at 50 grams. In the 60 gram range, Graphite Design offers the Stiff/Regular, Stiff, X, and Tour X. The 70 gram family has S, X, and TX. Finally, the heaviest versions, 80 grams, are available in only stiff and X.

Every year, Graphite Design finds a way to add a new, interesting profile to one of the largest, most complete shaft families in golf. The Tour AD HD blends a smooth feel with low spin and impressive stability in a way that will win over plenty of players.

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I play a mid 70 gram x stiff shaft, which works well enough but might be a tad heavy as I haven’t been to the gym since the Corona regulations made it unenjoyable. How would you compare a 60 gram tx to a mid 70 gram x stiff. I’m just looking for a generalized opinion. I’m not going to go pay 100 bucks to get fit again when that’s probably what I would spend on a shaft on ebay. Current shaft is atmos 7x tour spec, looking for something similar in specs to Tiger’s 60tx. Thanks

As a veteran commenter, I think you know what I’m going to say here. It depends on the individual. It should reduce fatigue across the board, but whether that leads to more draw, more fade, or more speed just depends on the player.

This thing sounds nice….

I would love to see how you felt it compared to the Ventus Blue or Black. let me know your thoughts.

I have full reviews of the Black and Blue here: https://pluggedingolf.com/fujikura-ventus-black-shaft-review/

https://pluggedingolf.com/fujikura-ventus-shaft-review/

Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t this profile very similar to the XC? If so, can you say which you prefer?

No, I would not agree that the XC is very similar to the HD. I have a full review of the XC here: https://pluggedingolf.com/graphite-design-tour-ad-xc-shaft-review/

Hi Matt Looks like the closest Graphite Design in terms of specs is the TourAD TP Did you get the chance to compare both shafts? Thanks

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

i am using tourad Di .what the difference compare to HD

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

Great review Matt, thanks for the insight! Question for you – my typical launch stats mirror those in the above launch monitor data (rarely above 105 swing speed), with exception that my steep swing produces heinous spins that you’d want in a 6I, resulting in my total distance getting killed. I’m in the 50+ club, with shoulder issues, so focus is on playing for many years to come and trading more flexibility for strength. Working with my pro on the swing to change attack angle in my swing, but would like to invest in a GD Tour shaft – how might the AD-HD-6 stack up to either the AD-IZ-6 or AD-VR-6 if I’m trying to improve my launch angle while trying to keep spins rates down? thanks

Unfortunately there’s no way for me to give you a reliable answer to that without having you try them. I could tell you which has the stiffest tip, which in theory would knock spin off, but that shaft might not work for you at all.

My advice would be to get into a place where you’re happy with your swing, then get a fitting where you try everything. Graphite Design is great, but there’s no reason to limit your choices.

Matt, did you have any issues with swing weight with your Ping head or did you like the balance point ?

I didn’t have any particular issues with it.

I’m curious why you swing speed fluctuates so much with certain shafts? I noticed the Tensei 1K White, Diamana TB, etc. your swing speed is up to 109 MPH, but many others you’re at 105 MPH. Are you switching between 6X and 7X shafts for different shaft testing?

Did you look at the dates on the reviews? Plugged In Golf is closing in on eight years of reviews. Over that time, my speed has been up and down due to injuries, training cycles, seasonality, and, in small part, the equipment being tested.

What GD AD shaft would be close to the YS6+ stiff shaft (med, med, med/soft profile). Was looking at AD DI (but tip is stiff) or AD HD (similar but overall a bit firmer). Any ideas? thanks

Graphite Design breaks down all their Tour AD shafts in a chart on their site, which is linked in the review above.

I had a chance to take about 50 swings with the AD HD tonight in an Epic Max LS 9 degree head, and really loved it. Really smooth, nice kick, stable, and the launch was consistently right around what I’m looking for. I would say I felt the kick more in the mid, not the tip, but Matt, as you point out, different swings mean we experience shafts’ characteristics differently, and it was smooth overall. It might have just been a good night, but I felt like I could really go after it with the HD and my swing speed was up about 3 mph from my normal 101-102ish. I’m planning to do a driver and fairway wood fitting this winter, but I expect the AD HD to be in the mix for my driver (and the Diamana BF or TB to be a top contender for my fairway wood).

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I’m really impressed with the Graphite Design Tour AD HD Shaft. It’s a great shaft for those who are looking for a high performance shaft.

Do you have any recommendations for similar profile mid launch/low spin wood shafts? Ventus blue perhaps?

Appreciate your time. Thanks!

My best advice is to get fit. I don’t know anything about your swing, your game, or why you’re looking for an alternative to the AD HD, so I can’t make an educated suggestion.

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Stealth 2 Plus

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The Plus also offered the least draw out of the group with a very straight ball flight and even a few shots that went a hair to the right.

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Graphite Design Lovers Anonymous Tour AD UB vs IZ vs XC and NOW vs TP! ...and HD....and VR

By third-times-a-charm June 30, 2022 in WRX Club Techs

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So I happen to have all 3 of these right now. Why you ask? No idea, but it's fun. I've been using the XC for the last few months and it's been a fantastic shaft. I guess if I had to nitpick I would like a little more launch and a little more face closure.

I'm probably going to give all three of these another range session but heres my initial feels about them after the first time on the range. I hit about 10-15 balls with each shaft alternating. I also need to take these out on the course and play 9 holes each sometime soon.

So, range sesh 1:

AD XC - Like I said, currently in the bag. Extremely smooth and a nice one-piece feel with only a small loading feel in the handle without much kick - but still very 'smooth'. The handle IS NOT soft like a whiteboard profile, its more like just a soft-er blue profile handle. Very anti-left and lots of roll with a lower launch but still gives a mid flight profile.

AD UB - Really really wanted to get out there and love this shaft as its 'one level above' the XC on the GD chart. Still not sure about this shaft after this session. The handle is noticeably more stout than any of these shafts for some reason. Worst dispersion out of all 3 for me but has a nick kick feel to it. I did notice that stiff handle a few times in my hands and didnt love it. Launch looked about the same as the XC, maybe a touch higher, but was for sure higher spin as I did not get the roll out of the XC.

AD IZ - Wow. This thing is smooth. Crazy smooth. This is probably the nicest feeling shaft I've swung in a while along with the AD TP. Almost too much of a smooth kick/load as every time I swing it I'm like "wow that's going left" but it doesnt! As I got used to it after a few swings it performed great and had the highest flight out of all three shafts. Not going to lie I really wanted the UB to wow me but the IZ did moreso with the feel and the punch it gives the clubhead when you swing. I can also swing the IZ with a half swing or a 3/4 swing and it STILL gives a nice load feel.

I'll update this thread again after more range time and some on-course hits.

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3 hours ago, third-times-a-charm said: So I happen to have all 3 of these right now. Why you ask? No idea, but it's fun. I've been using the XC for the last few months and it's been a fantastic shaft. I guess if I had to nitpick I would like a little more launch and a little more face closure. I'm probably going to give all three of these another range session but heres my initial feels about them after the first time on the range. I hit about 10-15 balls with each shaft alternating. I also need to take these out on the course and play 9 holes each sometime soon. So, range sesh 1: AD XC - Like I said, currently in the bag. Extremely smooth and a nice one-piece feel with only a small loading feel in the handle without much kick - but still very 'smooth'. The handle IS NOT soft like a whiteboard profile, its more like just a soft-er blue profile handle. Very anti-left and lots of roll with a lower launch but still gives a mid flight profile. AD UB - Really really wanted to get out there and love this shaft as its 'one level above' the XC on the GD chart. Still not sure about this shaft after this session. The handle is noticeably more stout than any of these shafts for some reason. Worst dispersion out of all 3 for me but has a nick kick feel to it. I did notice that stiff handle a few times in my hands and didnt love it. Launch looked about the same as the XC, maybe a touch higher, but was for sure higher spin as I did not get the roll out of the XC. AD IZ - Wow. This thing is smooth. Crazy smooth. This is probably the nicest feeling shaft I've swung in a while along with the AD TP. Almost too much of a smooth kick/load as every time I swing it I'm like "wow that's going left" but it doesnt! As I got used to it after a few swings it performed great and had the highest flight out of all three shafts. Not going to lie I really wanted the UB to wow me but the IZ did moreso with the feel and the punch it gives the clubhead when you swing. I can also swing the IZ with a half swing or a 3/4 swing and it STILL gives a nice load feel. I'll update this thread again after more range time and some on-course hits.

Great stuff man. Nice to hit any GD shaft. Played them all except the XC. IZ is still the longest shaft I have ever used. No clue why I don’t go back to it. TP really works for me, but it just kinda meh from a feel standpoint.

I really wanted the UB to work for you so you could be an “influencer” for me. Can’t wait to hear about your next session or on the course. See how the IZ is when you need to hit a fairway. Enjoy the testing.

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Just now, OspreyCI said: Great stuff man. Nice to hit any GD shaft. Played them all except the XC. IZ is still the longest shaft I have ever used. No clue why I don’t go back to it. TP really works for me, but it just kinda meh from a feel standpoint. I really wanted the UB to work for you so you could be an “influencer” for me. Can’t wait to hear about your next session or on the course. See how the IZ is when you need to hit a fairway. Enjoy the testing.

If the UB ends up getting the axe I'll trade you for the TP since I havent used one in driver yet.

Just now, third-times-a-charm said: If the UB ends up getting the axe I'll trade you for the TP since I havent used one in driver yet.

See… you are an influencer. Let me know man.

Just got back from range session 2 this morning. I was a little sore and tight from hitting a bunch yesterday so it was perfect to test again, plus it was the morning and I dont usually function properly in the morning. Rotated between all 3 shafts again for about 6-10 balls each.

AD UB - Still can't time this thing. Maybe it's just not for me. The extra stiff tip maybe? I dont like the Ventus line, either, so maybe there's some merit to that. Had a few good nice high bombs with it where the shaft felt good but besides that it was still very inconsistent. The swings which resulted in offline shots and etc felt okay but the shaft itself felt bad during those ones if that makes sense. I felt like I wasnt getting ANY help from the shaft and I couldnt feel it in my swing very well.

AD XC - Performed great again. No complaints here. Still a very solid shaft and i can feel a nice smooth bend but nothing crazy and gives me a good looking mid flight. Tbh I want to keep this one in the bag just because I can look cool and have a 'low launch' shaft (even though it isnt) in the bag but if the IZ still feels good on hole 16 and the XC needs too much effort than the IZ may win out with how easy it is to load.

AD IZ - Same here. Crazy smooth and a buttery kick to it that really punches the ball. I did notice it turning over a bit more than the XC and I had one overdraw with it. I tried the -1 setting on my driver for a few balls with the IZ and I did not expect to do that with a Triple Diamond head and it still gave me a nice flight without any real consequence. I need to do more testing with this.

Looks like the AD UB is getting the boot. It's going to be between the XC and the IZ for on-course testing.

It is very cool how different things work for different folks, I was a long time AD BB 7X user and loved the shaft. It really transformed my Driver game.

After a few more injuries (and years) I went to the 6X and had even better results, saw the XC come out and had to have it so tried the 6x and hated it, which seemed odd as they are very similar profile. Went back to the BB 6x and played that until a PXG fitter proved on the range a Fuji pro 2.0 in 6x gave me better everything so went to that for the last couple of years.

Then just a few months ago picked up the a UB in 6S and it is firmly in the bag now as it is markedly better than the fuji on the course, could be just age catching up and the Stiff flex is just better but the UB is great for me.

If I could find a UB 7s reasonably priced it would go straight into the 3 wood for a try out

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Also I am not far from you if you ever want to get a round in, I play old man golf but have fun none the less.

XC is a great shaft, I still have it in the bag. @third-times-a-charm , I agree that it really isn't a true low/low, more like low/mid launch. Stable shaft with just a hint of load without hinging in one particular spot (at least that's my perception).

Also have a BB in 7S and have had good results with that, although the XC is better.

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3 hours ago, third-times-a-charm said: Just got back from range session 2 this morning. I was a little sore and tight from hitting a bunch yesterday so it was perfect to test again, plus it was the morning and I dont usually function properly in the morning. Rotated between all 3 shafts again for about 6-10 balls each. AD UB - Still can't time this thing. Maybe it's just not for me. The extra stiff tip maybe? I dont like the Ventus line, either, so maybe there's some merit to that. Had a few good nice high bombs with it where the shaft felt good but besides that it was still very inconsistent. The swings which resulted in offline shots and etc felt okay but the shaft itself felt bad during those ones if that makes sense. I felt like I wasnt getting ANY help from the shaft and I couldnt feel it in my swing very well. AD XC - Performed great again. No complaints here. Still a very solid shaft and i can feel a nice smooth bend but nothing crazy and gives me a good looking mid flight. Tbh I want to keep this one in the bag just because I can look cool and have a 'low launch' shaft (even though it isnt) in the bag but if the IZ still feels good on hole 16 and the XC needs too much effort than the IZ may win out with how easy it is to load. AD IZ - Same here. Crazy smooth and a buttery kick to it that really punches the ball. I did notice it turning over a bit more than the XC and I had one overdraw with it. I tried the -1 setting on my driver for a few balls with the IZ and I did not expect to do that with a Triple Diamond head and it still gave me a nice flight without any real consequence. I need to do more testing with this. Looks like the AD UB is getting the boot. It's going to be between the XC and the IZ for on-course testing.

Love this comparison. Great details and analysis.

I've hit a bunch of GD shafts ... what I'm finding is I absolutely love the UB as a fairway wood shaft, but it didn't work for me in my driver. (This is true of the DI also.)

It's not about being too "soft" ... I mean my driver shaft currently is a Diamana TB, which I'd think most would describe as a softer overall profile than the UB. But it's feeling the load in my hands with the UB vs. just a little bit lower with the Diamana TB and some other GD shafts that I get along with well in driver, like the HD and VR, that made the difference.

I guess my tempo is a bit more deliberate with fairway woods. So where the softer handle throws me off in a driver, it turns out to be absolutely perfect in a fairway wood.

I gave up on the XC because of the soft handle in driver and never actually tried it in a fairway wood. The IZ is awesome in both for me, but just launches too high. I could see it being perfect for me as like an 8X in something lower launching and neutral-to-fade biased like an Apex UW though.

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I also have a little side quest going on right now in my 7 wood. Testing the AD TP 7 vs the AD TP 8. I had an AD MJ 8 last year and it was okay - hoping the TP 8 is a nice for for me. The TP 7 in my 7 wood was tipped 1.5" - a little over the GD recommendation (from an Apex UW) so this a 1" tipping on the TP 8 it may play nicely.

9 hours ago, third-times-a-charm said: Just got back from range session 2 this morning. I was a little sore and tight from hitting a bunch yesterday so it was perfect to test again, plus it was the morning and I dont usually function properly in the morning. Rotated between all 3 shafts again for about 6-10 balls each. AD UB - Still can't time this thing. Maybe it's just not for me. The extra stiff tip maybe? I dont like the Ventus line, either, so maybe there's some merit to that. Had a few good nice high bombs with it where the shaft felt good but besides that it was still very inconsistent. The swings which resulted in offline shots and etc felt okay but the shaft itself felt bad during those ones if that makes sense. I felt like I wasnt getting ANY help from the shaft and I couldnt feel it in my swing very well. AD XC - Performed great again. No complaints here. Still a very solid shaft and i can feel a nice smooth bend but nothing crazy and gives me a good looking mid flight. Tbh I want to keep this one in the bag just because I can look cool and have a 'low launch' shaft (even though it isnt) in the bag but if the IZ still feels good on hole 16 and the XC needs too much effort than the IZ may win out with how easy it is to load. AD IZ - Same here. Crazy smooth and a buttery kick to it that really punches the ball. I did notice it turning over a bit more than the XC and I had one overdraw with it. I tried the -1 setting on my driver for a few balls with the IZ and I did not expect to do that with a Triple Diamond head and it still gave me a nice flight without any real consequence. I need to do more testing with this. Looks like the AD UB is getting the boot. It's going to be between the XC and the IZ for on-course testing.

What did your misses look like with the UB? I had the same issue where I couldn't time the damn thing and the two way miss would come into play. Funny thing is that I was flushing a lot of drives though.

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5 hours ago, eric61 said: Love this comparison. Great details and analysis. I've hit a bunch of GD shafts ... what I'm finding is I absolutely love the UB as a fairway wood shaft, but it didn't work for me in my driver. (This is true of the DI also.) It's not about being too "soft" ... I mean my driver shaft currently is a Diamana TB, which I'd think most would describe as a softer overall profile than the UB. But it's feeling the load in my hands with the UB vs. just a little bit lower with the Diamana TB and some other GD shafts that I get along with well in driver, like the HD and VR, that made the difference. I guess my tempo is a bit more deliberate with fairway woods. So where the softer handle throws me off in a driver, it turns out to be absolutely perfect in a fairway wood. I gave up on the XC because of the soft handle in driver and never actually tried it in a fairway wood. The IZ is awesome in both for me, but just launches too high. I could see it being perfect for me as like an 8X in something lower launching and neutral-to-fade biased like an Apex UW though.

You could always loft down with the IZ or go with a 13* fairway metal. If the IZ was more anti-left for me it might be in the bag for my 3 metal as we speak.

4 hours ago, third-times-a-charm said: I also have a little side quest going on right now in my 7 wood. Testing the AD TP 7 vs the AD TP 8.

TP broke my heart. One of those shafts I really wanted to work. Best results were controlled draws, but too many low/left shots at the end of the day, and I put it on BST.

11 minutes ago, phizzy30 said: What did your misses look like with the UB? I had the same issue where I couldn't time the damn thing and the two way miss would come into play. Funny thing is that I was flushing a lot of drives though.

Just extreme inconsistency with a push fade miss. Didnt once get into a groove with it and was hitting high, low, straight push right, push fade - could feel the strikes kind of all over the face, too. For some reason I just dont get along with it.

Just now, third-times-a-charm said: Just extreme inconsistency with a push fade miss. Didnt once get into a groove with it and was hitting high, low, straight push right, push fade - could feel the strikes kind of all over the face, too. For some reason I just dont get along with it.

Sounds like you might not get along with soft mid and butt shafts. Did you get along with the DI? I sure didn't but it was in my bag for 5 years. 😂

2 minutes ago, phizzy30 said: Sounds like you might not get along with soft mid and butt shafts. Did you get along with the DI? I sure didn't but it was in my bag for 5 years. 😂

Ive tried the DI twice, both in a fairway but with older versions of my swing which were terrible - and I did not like the noodly feel of the DI. I have not tried it recently mostly because I've been trying all of the 'upgraded DI' shafts from GD so I figure why try their oldest profile.

I'm in love with the TP in fairways right now which apparently is an 'upgraded DI'. But apparently the UB was also and it doesnt work for me so go figure hah.

Just now, third-times-a-charm said: Ive tried the DI twice, both in a fairway but with older versions of my swing which were terrible - and I did not like the noodly feel of the DI. I have not tried it recently mostly because I've been trying all of the 'upgraded DI' shafts from GD so I figure why try their oldest profile. I'm in love with the TP in fairways right now which apparently is an 'upgraded DI'. But apparently the UB was also and it doesnt work for me so go figure hah.

The TP and UB feel nothing like the DI for me. They don't kick nearly as much as the DI did for me. I will say that I did hit some my longest drives with the DI but what's 340+yard down the middle 8% of the time when the rest were ok to horrible, lol.

24 minutes ago, phizzy30 said: You could always loft down with the IZ or go with a 13* fairway metal. If the IZ was more anti-left for me it might be in the bag for my 3 metal as we speak.

Since I really like the feel of the IZ this is what I'll be experimenting with in driver. Going to try lofting down to see if I can bring the flight down a touch and open the face a little. I'm playing a TC Callaway head so the lie is already flat as can be. Tbh I thought the IZ would give me crazy lefts with the feel it has but with this head it does not.

6 minutes ago, phizzy30 said: The TP and UB feel nothing like the DI for me. They don't kick nearly as much as the DI did for me. I will say that I did hit some my longest drives with the DI but what's 340+yard down the middle 8% of the time when the rest were ok to horrible, lol.

This is how the XC has been for me. Great on the range and longest drives of my life on the course but that only happens 1-2 times per round and the other 9 drives are out of the fairway. If the IZ is more playable on gameday while I'm out there it might kick the XC out.

3 hours ago, phizzy30 said: You could always loft down with the IZ or go with a 13* fairway metal. If the IZ was more anti-left for me it might be in the bag for my 3 metal as we speak.

I think my gameplan when the TSRs are released is to do something like:

TSR2+ 13* at 43" w/ IZ 7X

TSR2 18* at 42" w/ UB 8X

Then into my 22* JPX 921 SEL 4 iron (that's the Forged model; we lefties get a 22* 4 iron and 26* 5 iron in Forged and then 30* 6 iron in Tour and on from there in the SEL set-up). Decent chance I abandon my Steelfiber iron shaft experiment and go with Modus 120X in the irons, though.

I go back and forth between drastically different set-ups. I like 4W/7W because they're both playable in almost any situation, and I like 3+/5 because a 5 wood is really versatile too and having a strong less-than-driver option that's easy to shape off the tee is important on a couple courses I play regularly. I'd like to stick with two fairway woods rather than switching out four, but, hey, this is WRX.

Talking about the IZ/TP specifically - me happening to like them both - I was just re-reading Russ Ryden's data/notes of these shafts and this was in his closing statements on the IZ:

Quote Look at the torque numbers and compare them to other shafts in this weight range. The closest match to the Tour AD IZ was the Tour AD TP . I see a slightly softer butt and a slightly stiffer tip. This is seen the the tip/butt ratios. They are lower, and generally that indicates slightly lower launch.

Funny how I've been loving the TP in my fairways, wanting to try the TP again in driver but havent, and then loving the feel of the IZ. His comments are correct and if you compare his data points on both the TP and IZ they are identical shafts with both using T1100 in the tip section. He also notes that the IZ 'should be' lower launch due to being more tip stiff and etc yet GD's chart says the IZ is a higher launching and spinning shaft all around given its placement on there.

Just now, third-times-a-charm said: Talking about the IZ/TP specifically - me happening to like them both - I was just re-reading Russ Ryden's data/notes of these shafts and this was in his closing statements on the IZ: Funny how I've been loving the TP in my fairways, wanting to try the TP again in driver but havent, and then loving the feel of the IZ. His comments are correct and if you compare his data points on both the TP and IZ they are identical shafts with both using T1100 in the tip section. He also notes that the IZ 'should be' lower launch due to being more tip stiff and etc yet GD's chart says the IZ is a higher launching and spinning shaft all around given its placement on there.

I found the IZ to be a true mid-high launch shaft whereas the TP is definitely mid launch. A more stable DI in terms of launch and spin but plays/feels way more firm.

2 minutes ago, phizzy30 said: I found the IZ to be a true mid-high launch shaft whereas the TP is definitely mid launch. A more stable DI in terms of launch and spin but plays/feels way more firm.

Oh yeah same here. The flight is visually higher with the IZ even in a lower loft.

There is a reason why these shafts are hard to clearly separate from each other. It's because the bend profiles are so close! The amazing part is that GD can put such different feels in a shafts that look so similar on an EI curve. S3 indicates that TP is the most stiff in the butt and tip by a very slight amount in the 60 gram weight class in stiff flex. I play an AD TP 6TX in driver and 8X in 5 wood on occasion and I still like the shaft a lot.

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23 hours ago, cw1209 said: There is a reason why these shafts are hard to clearly separate from each other. It's because the bend profiles are so close! The amazing part is that GD can put such different feels in a shafts that look so similar on an EI curve. S3 indicates that TP is the most stiff in the butt and tip by a very slight amount in the 60 gram weight class in stiff flex. I play an AD TP 6TX in driver and 8X in 5 wood on occasion and I still like the shaft a lot.

Cool chart. It really is amazing. And you can feel that extra stiffness in the TP. I play the 60-gram version in a fairway for that reason and is plenty stable.

My favorites so far are the XC6 stiff in driver, the XC 7, TP 6 and BB 7 in fairway woods, and the IZ is one I can play in either.

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I loved the feel of the IZ but it just went left like the Diamana ZF and TB way too much. It also spun more than the XC. I wish I could experiment with tipping more, but I dont think the AD IZ tipped .5 or 1" would beat out the XC (tipped .25").

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On 6/30/2022 at 4:44 PM, third-times-a-charm said: So I happen to have all 3 of these right now. Why you ask? No idea, but it's fun. I've been using the XC for the last few months and it's been a fantastic shaft. I guess if I had to nitpick I would like a little more launch and a little more face closure. I'm probably going to give all three of these another range session but heres my initial feels about them after the first time on the range. I hit about 10-15 balls with each shaft alternating. I also need to take these out on the course and play 9 holes each sometime soon. So, range sesh 1: AD XC - Like I said, currently in the bag. Extremely smooth and a nice one-piece feel with only a small loading feel in the handle without much kick - but still very 'smooth'. The handle IS NOT soft like a whiteboard profile, its more like just a soft-er blue profile handle. Very anti-left and lots of roll with a lower launch but still gives a mid flight profile. AD UB - Really really wanted to get out there and love this shaft as its 'one level above' the XC on the GD chart. Still not sure about this shaft after this session. The handle is noticeably more stout than any of these shafts for some reason. Worst dispersion out of all 3 for me but has a nick kick feel to it. I did notice that stiff handle a few times in my hands and didnt love it. Launch looked about the same as the XC, maybe a touch higher, but was for sure higher spin as I did not get the roll out of the XC. AD IZ - Wow. This thing is smooth. Crazy smooth. This is probably the nicest feeling shaft I've swung in a while along with the AD TP. Almost too much of a smooth kick/load as every time I swing it I'm like "wow that's going left" but it doesnt! As I got used to it after a few swings it performed great and had the highest flight out of all three shafts. Not going to lie I really wanted the UB to wow me but the IZ did moreso with the feel and the punch it gives the clubhead when you swing. I can also swing the IZ with a half swing or a 3/4 swing and it STILL gives a nice load feel. I'll update this thread again after more range time and some on-course hits.

This is a question that almost doesn’t belong in this thread but I love the BB6 shaft, which is hard to find currently. I’m pretty sure it’s somewhat similar to the XC (it’s predecessor). Regardless, looking at trying out a ventus shaft (blue or black)…

Any thoughts on which one would be most similar to the XC or the BB??

thanks a lot

On 7/2/2022 at 1:08 AM, eric61 said: I think my gameplan when the TSRs are released is to do something like: TSR2+ 13* at 43" w/ IZ 7X TSR2 18* at 42" w/ UB 8X Then into my 22* JPX 921 SEL 4 iron (that's the Forged model; we lefties get a 22* 4 iron and 26* 5 iron in Forged and then 30* 6 iron in Tour and on from there in the SEL set-up). Decent chance I abandon my Steelfiber iron shaft experiment and go with Modus 120X in the irons, though. I go back and forth between drastically different set-ups. I like 4W/7W because they're both playable in almost any situation, and I like 3+/5 because a 5 wood is really versatile too and having a strong less-than-driver option that's easy to shape off the tee is important on a couple courses I play regularly. I'd like to stick with two fairway woods rather than switching out four, but, hey, this is WRX.

do we know when the TSR’s are coming out??

2 minutes ago, David Miller said: This is a question that almost doesn’t belong in this thread but I love the BB6 shaft, which is hard to find currently. I’m pretty sure it’s somewhat similar to the XC (it’s predecessor). Regardless, looking at trying out a ventus shaft (blue or black)… Any thoughts on which one would be most similar to the XC or the BB?? thanks a lot

I would say the blue would be.

7 hours ago, David Miller said: This is a question that almost doesn’t belong in this thread but I love the BB6 shaft, which is hard to find currently. I’m pretty sure it’s somewhat similar to the XC (it’s predecessor). Regardless, looking at trying out a ventus shaft (blue or black)… Any thoughts on which one would be most similar to the XC or the BB?? thanks a lot

See, the XC is soft in the handle and the Ventus Blue and Black are super stiff in that area. Feel wise, the XC will feel like neither IMO. Feel is subjective though. However, since you're asking, I would say that the Ventus Black is the most similar in terms of launch and spin.

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“Ladies, and gentlemen: This particular tune stretches across a range of genres, and that’s what makes it a unique listening experience. Yes, indeed,” Linda Martell announces on the track “THE LINDA MARTELL SHOW.” “It’s called ‘YA YA.’”

While Martell is talking about one singular track, the same could be said for the entire album. Beyoncé’s eighth studio album and highly anticipated sequel to 2022’s “RENAISSANCE,” “COWBOY CARTER” is finally here. The project explores and reclaims country music for Black people, some of the originators of the genre.

Black artists have shaped country music from the beginnings of the genre. Enslaved Africans created the banjo, for example. But Black artists have been pushed out of the genre for an equally long time. White-run record labels kept Black artists off album artwork, put white stand-ins on stage to sing Black artists’ music, and put Black artists on “race records” instead of the “hillbilly records” their white counterparts appeared on. These whitewashing tactics largely erased the genre’s origins from the public consciousness, and accomplished Black artists found a lot of hardship alongside any success.

Linda Martell — featured on the “COWBOY CARTER” tracks “SPAGHETTII” and “THE LINDA MARTELL SHOW” — came up in that system. When Martell signed a record deal as a country artist, she was mortified to learn that her management would be publishing her music through Plantation Records, not through their other label, SSS International. But like many other Black artists, she stayed silent because she was promised a successful career.

Her singles and albums were successful, and she became the first Black woman to perform on the “Grand Ole Opry Radio Show.” And yet, Martell still struggled. She was blacklisted from the industry after leaving her management in the dust. Martell had to become a bus driver for her local school district.

With that context, hearing Linda Martell on “COWBOY CARTER,” a project dedicated to reclaiming the genre of country music, is one of the many highlights of the album.

“COWBOY CARTER” is full of moments that will excite listeners, especially country music fans. The opening track, “AMERIICAN REQUIEM” — which I would argue is Beyoncé’s best album opener to date — references the night that “COWBOY CARTER” was born: the 2016 Country Music Association Awards.

At the show, Beyoncé performed with country group The Chicks, who have also been blacklisted by the country music community. In 2004, The Dixie Chicks, who have since cut “Dixie” from their name, made some comments against then-President George Bush and his decision to invade Iraq. Lead singer Natalie Maines stated “We’re ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas,” and the instant boycott from radio, audiences and awards began.

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One of the highlights of the entire album is “YA YA,” where Beyoncé takes every part of her career and throws it into one song. Blends of country, pop, hip hop and soul are deeply infused in the song, by far the most ambition we’ve ever heard from the superstar. This track could be named one of her best, but it’s still too soon to tell.

There are so many different moments on the album that make me think it could be her best yet. The way it blends traditional storytelling and the history of country music with Beyoncé’s life and career story is unforgettable.

The story of every Black woman, Black mother and Black artist can be heard and felt from start to finish with this project. Act I was good, Act II was better — so what will she do with Act III?

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Brand new for 2022, Graphite Design introduces the latest in the Tour AD premium line of golf shafts, the Graphite Design Tour AD UB – U p and B eyond. Designed and manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters, the new Tour AD UB wood shafts are metallic blue with a silver spray faded tip and black accents and finished with a floss clear coat.

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With some laughs, some stories, some tears, Don Winslow begins what he calls his final book tour

This image released by William Morrow shows “City in Ruins” by Don Winslow. (William Morrow via AP)

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NEW YORK (AP) — Don Winslow , embarking on what he calls his final book tour, had a feeling he might not keep it together

“It’s a little bit of a bittersweet evening for me,” he said Monday, speaking before some 40 admirers at The Mysterious Bookshop in downtown Manhattan, one of the city’s last stores dedicated entirely to crime narratives. “I am obviously much too macho to shed a tear or anything like that — tough guy crime writer. But I might.”

Winslow, 70, has announced that his new novel, “City in Ruins,” will be his last. He’s not burned out or ill or out of ideas. He has other priorities — one priority: the defeat of Donald Trump , whom the author regularly attacks through statements and videos on social media.

“What I fear very much is happening in this country,” he says of the possibility Trump will return to the White House. “I need a more immediate sort of address than is available in a novel.”

On Monday, he sounded very much like an active author, explaining his typical writing day — up at 4:45 a.m., a pot of coffee, a round of newspapers, then hours of work. But he also was thinking about the past and how to say goodbye, remembering all the jobs he took on, from private investigator to a tour guide in Kenya, and the many publishers who turned him down.

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The Mysterious Bookshop is a special stop along the way. He first read there in the early 1990s, when he was promoting his debut novel, “A Cool Breeze on the Underground,” and has returned many times. During the reading, he called out thanks to the store’s owner, Otto Penzler.

“I think we’re the ones thanking you for being here,” Penzler responded.

It happened. Winslow chokes up, turns away.

“I can’t look at Otto,” he says as he again faces the audience.

Winslow feels, for now, the time is right for quitting. “City in Ruins” completes a trilogy featuring dockworker/crime boss/Hollywood investor Danny Ryan that began 30 years ago — and he is enjoying strong early feedback. The book is in the top 200 on Amazon.com and has been widely praised. The Washington Post called “City in Ruins” a “sweeping story that morphs and expands over time.” Associated Press reviewer Bruce Da Silva, himself a crime novelist who shares Winslow’s Rhode Island background, wrote that the book is a “masterpiece,” citing Winslow’s “compelling characters, his vivid prose, and his exploration of universal themes.”

Winslow enjoys the attention, but said he needs to “graciously get off the stage and make room for other people.” Also, he confided, “I am not young.”

Winslow is the author of more than 20 novels, including “Power of the Dog,” “Savages” and the uncanny border saga “The Cartel,” featuring the escape of an El Chapo-like drug lord that came out just as El Chapo himself broke out from prison in 2015 — a coincidence so remarkable that Winslow claims his publisher suspected he and El Chapo had plotted it together.

A slender, earnest man wearing a stylish dark jacket and matching slacks, Winslow is a onetime upstart who can’t believe he gets paid for what used to get him in trouble — daydreaming and dirty words. His epitaph could easily be “I can’t believe my own luck.” He calls himself “an overnight success” who broke through in his 50s, when he was finally able to give up his many day jobs. In recent years, his books have been bestsellers that have attracted film and television directors, including Oliver Stone’s adaptation of “Savages” and a planned film based on another Danny Ryan book, “City on Fire,” with Austin Butler playing Ryan.

Penzler says he’s long admired Winslow, and how his research in “The Cartel” and other novels made him feel like he was right there with the author’s characters. But he wonders about Winslow’s supposed departure. He’s heard this story before.

“I know almost every mystery writer in America, and all of them at one time or another, say, ‘I think this is it. I think I’m done.’ Half the time it’s just nothing,” Penzler says. “Don’s a little more thoughtful. He probably believes this at the moment, but let’s talk again in five years.”

Winslow, during a telephone interview Tuesday, acknowledges that not everyone is convinced he’s done. Friends give him “knowing looks.” Even his wife is doubtful, he says. But for the moment he can think of nothing else but advocating against Trump. Asked what he’d do with his free time should President Joe Biden win, he says he struggles to think past the November election.

“I think I’ll always write, but I don’t think I’ll always publish,” he says. “Ideas are always popping into my head. I don’t think you can turn this off and on like a light switch. But I’m not tempted to sit down and write a novel.”

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The Tour AD UB, like the other high performance Tour AD wood shafts, utilizes premium, aerospace quality carbon-fiber materials and are available in 40g R2, R1 and S flex, 50g R2, R1, S and X flex, 60g SR, S, X and TX flex, 70g S, X and TX flex and 80g S and X flex. The Tour AD UB shaft profile is medium+ in the butt section, medium+ in the ...
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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.
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The Tour AD UB also utilizes TORAYCA ® M40X carbon-fiber pre-preg in the Mid to Tip section of the shaft as did the HD and XC models before it. This strength in transition from Mid to Tip helps create a Mid Launch and Low/Mid Spin characteristics, as well as give the shaft rotational stability for added consistency in shot dispersion. ...
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For example, most will describe the Tour AD BB and the Tour AD XC as feeling softer in the hands and firmer in the tip, or the Tour AD DI feeling all around "smooth". The Tour AD UB feels as they say it does - medium through the hands and mid section, then a bit stiffer in the tip section. In my testing and on course experience, that ...
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