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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I was testing some drivers yesterday and tried out a bunch of shafts. I have previously really liked the Tour AD TP, but this wasn’t available for testing at this place.
I found the best combo for me yesterday being the TSR2 with the Tour AD DI 6s, but with maybe a touch too much spin and launch.
Does anyone have experience with both of these shafts and and can give me comparison on the numbers and feel?
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Numbers and feel are very subjective and will vary between each golfer.
even if you had similar swing speed, same description about smooth or aggressive transition. What one golfer experiences might not translate to your swing.
I have no experience with the tp, the di to me feels great and is a good fit for my swing. I have friends who usually like the Samethings I do in a golf shaft but they don’t like the di.
if you want a similar feel with less spin you could true the ad iz in the same flex and weight
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The Graphite Design Tour AD VR shaft creates a stable feel with a profile that’s the opposite of what you would expect. Modest, smooth kick feels like it’s giving your swing speed a boost.
Introduction
At a glance, the names of Graphite Design’s shafts seem bland. When you realize they’re acronyms, however, they’ll often put a smile on your face. The Tour AD VR, for instance, is meant to help you “Vanquish all Rivals.” That alone got me excited to give it a test.
Graphically, the AD VR is the same as most of the other Tour AD shafts from Graphite Design. It’s white in the butt section, striped under the branding, and a solid blue from the mid to tip.
What makes the AD VR stand out is the shade of blue . It doesn’t translate perfectly in pictures, but it’s a beautiful matte blue with a hint of purple. I can’t recall seeing any shaft quite like it.
Graphite Design does an unparalleled job of offering golfers insight into the feel of their shafts. For each model, their website lists the stiffness of the butt, mid, and tip sections so that you can pick the exact feel you prefer.
GD lists the Tour AD VR as being “Firm+” in the butt section, “Medium” (softer) in the mid, and “Firm” in the tip. In comparing that to the Tour AD DI , one of my favorite GD shafts, the butt is stiffer and the tip is softer. That led me to expect a kick lower in the shaft, which is exactly what the Tour AD VR delivered.
The stiff butt section makes the AD VR feel very stable in the back swing and transition . As the club gets parallel to the ground, there’s a controlled snap that feels like it’s about 2/3 of the way down the shaft. For me, the amount of kick is perfect: enough to feel like the shaft is working, not so much that it feels out of control.
Performance
Regular readers know that my best performance typically comes with stiff tipped shafts. After a recent run of successful testing with models that fit that description, I was a little leery about how a slightly softer profile would perform. Thankfully, the quality materials and design of the Tour AD VR produced excellent results.
For me, the key to success with the Tour AD VR is the modest kick that I described above. This shaft never feels torque-y or out of control , even though it does deliver a pleasant kick. Even on mishits, the shaft feels very stable. I could really lean into a swing or take it easy and still get predictable results .
The Graphite Design Tour AD VR is available as light as 40 grams in R2, R1, and stiff flex. Those three choices, plus X flex, are available at 50 grams. The 60 gram version has a S/R flex, stiff, and X, and the heaviest models, 70 and 80 grams, are only available in stiff and X. Do note that the bend profile of the 40 gram version is different than the other weights.
Even if you don’t view your regular playing partners as “rivals,” I’ll bet you’d still like to “vanquish” them by blowing your tee shots past them. If you’re fit for the right weight and flex, the Graphite Design Tour AD VR can certainly help you do that. This is a shaft that provides a rare combination of active feel and stability.
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I’d be the first to say that the right shafts make all the difference, and especially fun to experiment with to find your best game on any given day or course condition.. But, $380 + tax for a Graphite Design shaft?
As deeply committed as I am to this game and my equipment I’m still reluctant to drop that weight of coin on a single shaft. I’ve come close to spending that amount, and I have a number of shafts in my rota that I enjoy having to tweak my game whenever it feels right.
There’s a $ threshold that’s hard for me to cross for a single shaft. If I was playing golf for a living I wouldn’t think twice about it. As with many sports there’s an entry level, the upgrade, the high end and then there’s the pro level. Seems the GD line falls into the latter group.
I’m not brand loyal, and I’m in a new driver every 1.5 seasons. There’s no guarantee that the $380+ shaft will fit into that next new driver, especially when every company has a different adjustable hosel fitting.
Must be nice however …maybe I’ll think about it. (Don’t tell my wife though. )
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Hi Matt, How would you (not GD) describe the difference between this and the DI as well as the Even Flow Black you liked a like?
Is out kind of somewhere in they middle?
Cheers Jason
The AD VR has a lower kick point than the EvenFlow Black and less action overall, in my opinion.
I got one of these shaft in my Rogue Sub Zero. I agree with everything that was said in this article. I have 115 SS. Launch is good around 11-13 but my spin is around 3000. Would you suggest tipping this an inch MATT? I’ve never tipped a shaft before. Happy with everything the shaft offers would just like spin down a few hundred revs to around 2500
If the shaft, in its current state, isn’t game-able, then tipping it is certainly worth a shot. Tipping is no guarantee of lower spin, so you could potentially be “ruining” an otherwise decent shaft. I would recommend working with a fitter to find a profile that’s more suitable to you.
I realise this is a late comment, but tipping a shaft with the profile of the VR (or the DI), will probably make it spinnier as you are trimming the amount of stiff tip section and thus making it play more like the soft middle section.
I don’t believe that is true because no matter what, the tip end of the shafts is the softest due to diameter. The butt end it the firmest and you are leaving more of it on the shaft.
What do you feel are the main differences between the VR and the DI? Feel, performance, etc.? Thanks for the great shaft reviews!
I have a full review of the AD DI here: https://pluggedingolf.com/graphite-designs-tour-ad-di-shaft-review/
Hi! How does this compare with the Diamana DF series?
We have a full review of the DF here: https://pluggedingolf.com/mca-diamana-df-shaft-review/
Would you say this shaft has a similar feel to the diamana ZF? Based on manufacturers’ specs it seems they have similar EI profiles, slights firmer mid and tip sections with softer more active mid section. Did you find that to be the case ?
Broadly speaking, they feel similar to me.
Hi Matt, Do you feel that the VR is the easiest Graphite Design shaft to hit a high draw with low spin? I think Iz spins more and TP is fade bias. I’ve never hit the Di.
It depends on the individual’s fit with a given shaft, so I can’t give you an answer that will work for everyone. For me, the VR is one of the easier GD shafts to turn over because the tip is softer.
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Tour AD TP Shafts
Designed and manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters, the Tour AD TP wood shaft is available in 40g R2, R1 and S flex, 50g R2, R1 and S flex, 60g SR, S, X and TX flex, 70g S, X and TX flex and 80g S and X flex.
The Tour AD TP , like all of the premium Tour AD wood shafts, utilizes premium, aerospace quality 50t carbon-fiber materials in order to deliver the best feeling and performing shaft available to golfers.
Designed around new tooling, the Tour AD TP utilizes a technology called F ast T aper T echnology or “ FTT” . This technology incorporates a faster taper rate from the lower mid-section to the tip of the shaft than previous Tour AD wood shaft models. The Fast Taper Technology provides the overall feeling of greater club head control at impact and an increase in club head speed through the swing.
The Tour AD TP shaft has a medium stiffness starting at the handle thru the mid-section of the shaft and a stiff tip profile to promote a mid/high launch condition and low spin. The new Tour AD TP also utilizes TORAYCA ® T1100G carbon-fiber pre-preg with NANOALLOY ® technology in the tip section of the shaft for additional shaft stability, exceptional feel and precise ball control.
During independent robotic golf club testing, the new Tour AD TP-6 Stiff Flex shaft gained +3.5 yards in Carry Distance and +3.8 yards in Total Distance while maintaining tight dispersion rates vs. comparable Tour AD 65g wood shaft models.
Make a change in your Driver or Fairway metal wood today to the same shaft that the professionals use, the new “ T our P roven” Tour AD TP model of premium Graphite Design graphite golf shafts with FTT – F ast T aper T echnology.
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:
- FTT – Fast Taper Technology
- TORAYCA ® T1100G carbon-fiber pre-preg with NANOALLOY ® 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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- TP-4 is designed to promote High Launch angles with Mid ball spin rates.
- TP-5, -6, -7, and -8 are designed to promote Mid/High launch angles with Low ball spin rates.
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Tour AD DI vs. IZ: Which is Better?
Golf is a game of precision that requires deliberate effort. While every golf accessory significantly influences game performance, shafts rank very high.
They come in different sizes, types, and styles, but the purpose remains the same: allowing players to strike the ball effectively and control ball flight more.
With the wide range of golf shaft options, you need an informed decision to make the right choice.
Graphite Designs shafts are often recommended because of their quality materials, efficient ball control, and excellent feel.
Hence, we’ll compare two of its designs: Tour AD DI and IZ, establishing their similarities and differences to enable you to choose the better one.
Tour AD DI vs. IZ: Overview
Graphite Design is a reputable organization that produces a wide range of shafts for golfers.
The company is one of the front-runners of shaft technology in the industry.
Every year, the brand introduces new designs that offer distinct attributes. The Tour AD shaft lineup is expanding significantly to satisfy both new and experienced golfers.
The Tour AD DI is an earlier shaft design by the brand. The latest release is the Tour AD IZ which features a sleek finish and stealthy appearance.
While some professionals think both shafts have similar specifications and performance, Graphite Designs claim they have different features, but the latest design is not a direct replacement of the former.
According to the brand, the Tour AD IZ lies between the lower launching Tour AD TP and higher launching DI, courtesy of its slightly stiffer tip and midsection and softer butt section.
Let’s establish the differences between the two shaft designs.
Tour AD DI vs. IZ: Differences
Generally, both shaft designs are similar, but Tour AD IZ has a softer tip. It also has a bit higher balance point, which makes it slightly counterbalanced.
As such, it’ll play better in heavier retail heads, plus it will improve the overall ball feel.
It doesn’t kick as its predecessor does. It typically transfers energy from the handle to the golf club head.
Let’s differentiate between them using some factors as follows:
Flex is the amount of bend a golf club gives during a swing session. It directly affects the amount of bend a shaft will have.
The greater the flex, the more the shaft will bend, and vice versa.
The flex option is a significant difference between the two shaft designs.
Both avail different types of flex options. The AD DI features a stiff flex option, while the AD IZ has the Regular option.
Concerning flex, the AD DI will have less bend amount compared to the AD IZ.
If you have a slower swing speed, the flexible shafts will be your best choice, so you should choose the AD DI shaft design.
However, if you have a faster swing speed, stiffer shafts will fit you better. Hence, it would help if you chose the Graphite Design Tour AD IZ.
There’s no difference between both shafts’ launch angles. They both feature a high launch angle, meaning the shaft will assist the golfer in getting quality height on the ball right off impact.
If you’re looking to achieve more ball height, both will be a good deal for you, as whichever you choose won’t make any difference.
The spin attribute is another area where both shafts are the same. They feature the same low spin options, meaning you can keep the ball closer to the course surface.
If you want to achieve this, either shaft option will help you get that. However, if you wish for a higher spin option, you should explore other opportunities elsewhere.
Both shafts seem to exhibit a similar feel. The brand website claims the AD IZ is Firm in the butt, medium in the center, and Firm+ in the tip.
Their midsection is also similar.
Regarding appearance, the AD IZ design features a matte black and orange color scheme which is ideal for almost every season. The AD DI design is the inverse of this style.
The legal status of any golf accessory is another essential factor to consider before buying it.
The USGA has strict equipment rules every golf equipment piece must obey before being deemed legal.
Both shaft designs conform to all these rules, making them legal for use in any golf-level competition.
Both are fantastic golf shafts with similarities and differences, as established above. Realistically, there might not be a better one in all ramifications.
The better one will depend on what each golfer wants and their preference.
As discussed above, they differ in some factors, including flex, feel, and look, making them ideal for different target audiences.
Depending on the swing speed and preferences, players might choose differently. Tailor your wants to the strengths of each shaft design and choose the best one accordingly.
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Graphite Design Tour Ad Di 6 vs. 7: Which Shaft to Choose?
When searching for one of the most popular and selling shafts, Graphite Design Tour will come up in the top position. Two of their popular shafts are Di 6 and 7. So, what is the difference between graphite design tour ad di 6 vs 7?
The first and one of the most key differences between these two shafts is the launch angle; Graphite Design Tour Ad di 6 have a high launch angle compared to the mid-high of the Di 7.
This is just one of the differences between these shafts, and there are a few more we need to talk about. So, keep on reading to learn about all the differences between them.
Overview Of graphite design tour ad di 6 shafts
More strength and stability are provided by the Tour AD DI 6 shaft. The shaft’s tip part was created by incorporating the latest nanomaterial tech from Toray .
Every player will be able to have an enormous influence on ball speed while still exhibiting excellent feel and control thanks to this innovation.
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Overview Of graphite design tour ad di 7 shafts
The Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7 shafts have a similar design lineup as other tour AD DI shafts.
But, the Tour AD DI 7’s mid bend shape enables optimum shaft loading while maintaining a stiff solid tip portion during impact.
This will produce the best possible low spin and mid to high launch characteristics. Additionally, the Graphite Design Tour AD DI will therefore take players’ shaft performance to a whole new level.
Graphite design tour ad di 6 vs 7: Comparison Table
In our comparison table below, you can see all the primary differences between the AD DI 6 and 7 shafts. Keep on reading to know more.
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What Are The Differences Between Graphite Design Tour AD DI 6 and 7
You have already seen the basic differences between these two shafts. Now, we will break down these differences in full detail. This complete comparison will help you make the final decision more quickly.
Flex Option
The first difference between the AD DI 6 and 7 shafts is the choice of flex. AD DI 6 offers three different types of flex; Regular, Stiff, and X-Stiff and AD DI 7 has two flex options: Stiff and X-Stiff.
The quicker your swing, the stronger the flex you require, as golf shafts bend according to how quick your club speed is. So, you should select the shaft based on the sort of swing you have.
AD DI 6 is required if you desire regular flex, which means you have a slower swing speed. However, you can pick either of the shafts if you need stiff or X-stiff.
Another common difference between these two shafts is the different weight options they offer.
The AD DI 6 shaft has lower weight options; of 64, 65, 67, and 68.5 grams, and the AD DI 7 shaft has comparatively higher weight options of 74, 75, and 77 grams.
Your swing path is improved with a heavier shaft and you use more muscle when you play with a heavier shaft.
The route of the shaft on the downswing should originate from within the aiming reticle for every 10 grams of weight.
However, using a heavier shaft might be challenging for beginners. Therefore, you should determine the shaft weight based on whether you are a beginner or a professional player.
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Even though the difference in the launch is not that significant between these two shafts. It is still important as even the slightest difference in launch can play a huge role in overall ball flight and distance.
There are Mid High launch angle choices for both AD DI 6 and AD DI 7. The Mid choice will keep the ball somewhat lower off the tee, while the Mid-High option will help gain a bit extra height underneath the ball.
However, the AD DI 6 also has a High option. While the AD DI 7 has a Mid option. Conversely, a high launch driver enables golfers with slower swings to produce soaring shots for maximal carry distance.
Therefore, you may choose the shaft that is best for you based on where you want the impact to be.
Spin is another important consideration while selecting the shaft. Different shafts offer different types of spin, and the same goes between AD DI 6 and AD DI 7.
The AD DI 6 shaft offers two different spin options; Low Mid and Low, and the AD DI 7 shaft offers low spin only. The low mid spin has a slightly higher spin than the low spin.
Generally, a low-spin driver can lower your spin rates resulting in a more piercing launching if your swing speed is quick and your ball rises in the air.
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A machine that measures shaft torque tracks how much a shaft will twist in response to a specific quantity of force and does so in degrees.
Depending on what type of flex you choose, these two shafts also have a difference in torque.
Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7 has torque in the range of 3.1-3.2 degrees compared to the 3.3-3.4 degrees of the AD DI 6 shaft. So, when playing shot, the AD DI 7 will have less twisting than the AD DI 6.
Graphite design tour ad di 6 or 7: Which Golf shaft To choose?
The Graphite Design Tour AD DI 6 and 7 are both excellent golf shafts and among the highest sold shafts worldwide.
Thus, selecting a clear winner between them isn’t an easy task. It all depends on what your requirements are.
If you are looking for a shaft with a heavier weight for more carry and low spin only, then the AD DI 7 is the one to go for.
However, if you want a shaft with more flex options, low mid and low spin, then the AD DI 6 shaft is the one to go for.
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Down below, we will discuss all the faqs related to our today’s discussion comparing AD DI 6 and 7 shafts.
Does AD DI 6 have a higher torque than AD DI 7?
The Graphite Design Tour AD DI 6 has a higher torque than the AD DI 7. So, it means that the AD DI 6 shaft will have more twisting than the DI 7 shaft under pressure. Generally, the lower the torque, the less amount of twisting will be faced by the shaft.
AD DI 6 Vs AD Di 7 which has a higher weight?
Both of these shafts come with different weight options; the AD DI 6 offers four different options, and AD DI 7 offers three different weight options. But in comparison, the AD DI 7 shaft has a higher weight range than the other option.
Are AD DI 6 and AD DI 7 both beginner friendly shafts
Both of these shafts are beginner friendly shafts as they are made from premium materials. They are very durable and less prone to breaking. However, as the AD DI 7 has a higher weight, it can be a bit difficult for beginners to control compared to the AD DI 6.
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By MrShield February 13, 2019 in WRX Club Techs
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I'm a long time user of Tour AD DI and love those shafts. But it's not without challenges, my dispersion isn't very good with them.
I've decided to invest in some change this season and had more or less decided to go for Tour AD IZ even without the chance to test them first.
I'm 105Mph SS and the Tour AD DI 6s is on the limit to handle this. But on the other hand I had Tour AD DI 6x in the past and that is too much for me. I don't want to go after it at every shot which 6x required.
So a little "tighter" shaft with a little bit more penetrating flight was on the wish-list, and everything I read about Tour AD IZ, this is exactly what it seems to be. But since I'm right between S and X in swing speed (smooth tempo though) I'll consider to order the IZ 6s with 0.5" extra tipping and 1" extra tipping for my 4-wood to have a better fit for my swing speed. (Another option is to skip the extra tipping and go for 7s in driver and 8s in 4-wood, I do enjoy heavier shaft as well - anyone else has experience going this route instead of extra tipping?).
But just when I was about to order I got my eyes on Tour AD VR. Dispersion is the most important for me, but I heard that multiple people has picked up some amazing yardage with Tour AD VR compared to IZ. I see numbers like +10 yards (which to me seems to an almost unbelivable increase). This is too much to just to ignore before ordering.
Anyone tried both shafts and can confirm? What about dispersion on Tour AD VR vs IZ?
All input would be of great help. Thank you.
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I've played the DI6x and TP6x in the past with good results, but this year discovered the VR and have been playing it since. Tried the IZ briefly and missed a lot of balls left with it for whatever re
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First ever GD shaft was a Z9003 right about the time Tiger made the DÌ famous. Always felt the DÌ was a little loose. Stuck with Z9003 for 3 years and then cut it down for a 3wood because I picked a B
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I was fit into the VR atThe Kingdom into a 9* SIM and a 15* SIM Max 3 wood. the shaft is extremely great with dispersion and feel. Much lower flight than the DI. I found that the IZ fit right in betwe
I’m interested in reading the opinions on this also. I tried the IZ but was pretty wild with it. I’ve stayed with the GP but am interested in the VR.
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I'm in a similar boat. Playing the DI 6x in driver and swing about 111. Really looking for dispersion and consistency over distance. I am also considering the IZ or DI in a flex other than 6x. Maybe DI 7s for driver... Curious to see what others respond
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I POSTED earlier and went from the DI to the IZ all of last year and got the new VR in my g400and play dit for the last 4 months - over 60 games.,The VR has been the best of the 3 .The big difference is the " snap" you can feel when it unloads - and it is 5- 9 yards longer than the IZ it replaced.I assume after talking to Bill at Pro choice ; that snap feeling is because of the fast taper it has unlike the other 2 .Dispersion is excellent. and a definite keeper.I had tried 2 different IZ's before I kept the one I HAD.
I'm in a similar boat. Playing the DI 6x in driver and swing about 111. Really looking for dispersion and consistency over distance. I am also considering the IZ or DI in a flex other than 6x. Maybe DI 7s for driver... Curious to see what others respond I POSTED earlier and went from the DI to the IZ all of last year and got the new VR in my g400and play dit for the last 4 months - over 60 games.,The VR has been the best of the 3 .The big difference is the " snap" you can feel when it unloads - and it is 5- 9 yards longer than the IZ it replaced.I assume after talking to Bill at Pro choice ; that snap feeling is because of the fast taper it has unlike the other 2 .Dispersion is excellent. and a definite keeper.I had tried 2 different IZ's before I kept the one I HAD.
Did you play same flex in DI, IZ and VR?
According to most things I’ve heard IZ plays a little bit stiffer to flex compared to DI. Is that true for VR as well, or does it play more like DI when it comes to flex?
I would recommend contacting Phil at ShaftShack.com and you can demo all the shafts. I demoed the DI, IZ and TP side by side through him on the course & range and chose the IZ. I would also recommend maybe tipping the shaft 1", which may help tighten up dispersion. Also interested in demoing the VR when he gets it in.
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I’m located in Sweden so unfortunately it’s not possible, but thank you anyway :-)
I'm considering the IZ 7s for driver, I always been in between flex it seems I do better when I use 70 S vs 60 X.
According to most things I've heard IZ plays a little bit stiffer to flex compared to DI. Is that true for VR as well, or does it play more like DI when it comes to flex?
The VR plays softer to Feel like the DI .I found the IZ a little harsher at impacting I DID try 2 IZ's; 1 had no tipping ;the second had a 3/4" tip
Just for reference - my SS is 108-112ish and just finished demoing the DI, IZ and TP. Dispersion was all over for the DI and TP, while the IZ was as dead straight as can be. I played in some pretty rough conditions with the IZ (30 degrees and windy) and hit 12/14 fairways with the IZ. I don't think I've ever driven the ball that well in my life. The best part of the IZ was that I could flight the ball up and down depending on what the wind was doing and I could easily move it either way. I can't say enough nice things about the IZ. YMMV though. Good luck in your search just my 2 cents.
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Very interested in the iz vs vr comparisons
If I'm not mistaken the VR is slightly counterbalanced. Whether that helps or not is a whole other ball of wax.
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Definitely interested in feedback on VR. It seems like not that many people have hit this shaft yet, most likely because there seems to be a lot of great options from almost every manufacturer past 2 years. Currently game the AD TP 7x and it also has Fast Taper Tech and i do notice it, and believe it seems to create a little faster swing speed and snap through hitting area. The AD VR is described as having a firm/stiff grip area- medium/firm middle- and firm/firm + tip area. This seems like it would feel similar to the IZ but with a higher balance point, and the fast taper tech that the IZ doesn’t have. Anyone with any kind if feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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> @MrShield said:
> scottleo wrote:
> I would recommend contacting Phil at ShaftShack.com and you can demo all the shafts. I demoed the DI, IZ and TP side by side through him on the course & range and chose the IZ. I would also recommend maybe tipping the shaft 1", which may help tighten up dispersion. Also interested in demoing the VR when he gets it in.
> I’m located in Sweden so unfortunately it’s not possible, but thank you anyway :-)
I can give you some feedback on the IZ in driver.
(5 HC, 105 SS, smooth tempo).
I've been playing DI 7s and 85s in 3W and hybrid for a while and love them. I wanted to move into a Graphite Design in my driver shaft too, coming out of Rogue Silver 60s that I'd been gaming for about three years.
The IZ is definitely less active than the DI. Despite the fact the IZ is listed as being about a half-click softer in the tip than the DI, it plays noticably stiffer in the tip due to the T1100g material used in the tip section for zonal stiffness.
If you go with the IZ, you won't need to tip it, your normal GD flex will stand up because the newer materials used in the IZ compared to the DI (9-year-old shaft) are stronger.
Loving the IZ so far, feels sooooooo much better than the Aldila.
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- 7 months later...
I have an IZ 6S in a Taylormade M6 head and a VR 6S coming for my TS3 head. Currently the Titleist has the stock Tensei 55. I can see little difference in total carry but the IZ M6 combo feels very stable yet easy to load. Tried the VR in my TS head during a fitting and could get pretty much the same results, but it felt softer (Like the stock Tensei). I don’t get along with indoor sims much, so excited to hit it outside and see results.
VR is stiffer and plays stiffer than the IZ. Go to the my golf spy test for verification.
I've played the DI6x and TP6x in the past with good results, but this year discovered the VR and have been playing it since. Tried the IZ briefly and missed a lot of balls left with it for whatever reason, so it didn't stay in the bag longer than a couple weeks.
I've found the VR to play/feel similar to the DI, but slightly tighter. Tip doesn't twist near as much on balls off center. Butt is slightly firmer, but the load profile is quite familiar if you're coming from a DI. I found the VR to produce the fastest ball speeds FOR ME of any shaft I've tried this year among Ventus Blue, Black, Accra TZ6.
I like it so much I have 4 of them with different adapters right now. One TM, Callaway, Titleist and Cobra to test all the new drivers coming out.
Nothing is safe in my bag!
- 3 weeks later...
First ever GD shaft was a Z9003 right about the time Tiger made the DÌ famous. Always felt the DÌ was a little loose. Stuck with Z9003 for 3 years and then cut it down for a 3wood because I picked a Bridgestone J40 with a Motore speeder 8.2 the blue japanese spec one. Well when the M1 came out it was time to go back to Graphite Design too recapture that z9003 stability and I picked up one as well as the 9003, GP, TP, DÌ (Tx), VR and hit the IZ and felt it was too linear and didn’t have the explosive pop. Stuck with VR because it feels stable like the Z9003 but not as stout. Shaft has that pop and it is super stable. Feels like a hybrid of an old school blue board and white board. Have them in Driver (7TX), 3w (8x), and 5W (8TX). This shaft is unreal and can’t believe it has received zero hype. Not surprising though in a saturated market of Fuji’s and Diamana’s. Gonna need Tiger to hype up the VR train...until then let the sleepers sleep and game what puts you in the fairway.
Anymore feedback on the VR?
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Have it in a fairway currently, but that's my only exposure to it. Feels very stable with a smooth unload feeling, but the ball flight is flat and doesn't have any sort of exaggerated shape. Interestingly it tends to want to draw which is unusual for me with a more stable, tighter feeling shaft. As I said not an exaggerated draw, just that it will almost always end up left of my target line. I prefer to fade so this has been an adjustment, but it could also be related to the head it's in being more upright than I'm used to/prefer. Also, these are winter swings so I am taking them with a grain of salt. I like a little more versatility with my 3w so this may be better for me in a driver which I'm looking to try if I can find one.
Tried out an IZ in driver for a few bouts last season and it never worked. Really never knew where it was going, but also hit some of the longest drives of my life with it so kept giving it a chance. Not really sure how to describe the feel other than inconsistent - loose isn't the right word but just kind of an artificial-ness to it if that makes sense.
Gone back & forth between both these since the VR was released. Played 50g & 60g in both models. I honestly could game either but settled on the IZ. It simply is the most consistent shaft for me...borderline boring. Produces a very straight, high launching ball flight with low spin. Definitely a more linear feel with less activity throughout. The VR seems to feel similar except at impact, there's a modest kick. VR did produce a bit more speed over the IZ and launched just slightly lower. Really can't go wrong with either, both are as good as it gets in my TS2.
I have the IZ in my fairway wood and my Rogue hybrids and have like it so far. The talk around the VR has me interested, as it seems the few who have played both shafts, in general prefer the VR (post above to the contrary).
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Titleist TSR3 with Metaflex 5H shaft (currently testing the Proxima 6 stiff shaft) Titleist TSR2 16.5 degree fwy with Ventus Red 7 stiff shaft Ping G430 19 and 22 degree hybrids with Ventus Blue HB 8 stiff shaft Srixon ZX7 mkii 5-PW with Fuji Axiom 105 stiff shafts
Titleist SM9 50F, 54D, 58T wedge with Fuji Axiom 105 stiff shafts L.A.B. MEZZ Max putter with LAGP putter shaft
I think I’m going to pull the trigger on a VR 7x to put in my 3 wood. I have an IZ 8x in a 5 wood that I've been testing, and it definitely likes a straight ball flight or a slight draw. Great shaft, but i feel like it lacks that little extra pop that i am used to with my TP in driver. I will keep updated.
Driver : PING G410 Plus, Fujikura Pro 2.0 Tour Spec 6S 3W : Titleist D917 13.5 @ 15, Fujikura Pro 2.0 Tour Spec 7S 5W : Titleist D917 18 @ 18.75, Fujikura Pro 2.0 Tour Spec 8S Hybrid : Titleist 816 H2 21 @ 22, Diamana D+ 100 Hybrid Irons : PING i210 (5-U), Nippon Modus 120S Wedges : PING Glide (54 SS, 58 WS), PING CFS Wedge Putter : PING Sigma 2 Arna Ball : Titleist Pro V1x
Well I just pulled the trigger on a Mavrik Sub zero fwy with a AD VR 7 stiff shaft. This will replace my Epic Flash SZ fwy with the AD IZ. I hope I don't regret this, as I traded in a 3 wood that I liked and hit pretty consistently. I partially did it to clear out a lot of clubs, and so this only ended up costing me $37 with the Callaway additional 50% trade in bonus. I did hit the Mavrik on the monitor at the PGA Superstore and the numbers looked alittle better than my Epic Flash SZ, in a side by side comparison, and that was with a shaft that I didn't really care for.
Picked up a VR for my Sim Max D. Great looking setup, just need to cut it down to 44.75” and get a grip on it.
- 2 weeks later...
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I have the new Sim max driver and 3 wood.
Driver o have just tried with my new VR 6x playing at 45.. my 3 wood has the iz 7s tipped 1 inch.the ad iz for my driver will be ready tomorrow
I am average 105 with a 3/4 fast aggressive ???swing. Think Tony finau but not as sexy
Ok so the VR tonight was point and shoot .its awesome. The launch .feel spin trajectory all looked spot on. Il be doing trackman on Saturday to confirm.. the 3 wood also was awesome so as much as I want to play same in both the VR may stay in the driver..also the colour scheme is awesome !.
I just got my Mavrik SZ 3+ with AD VR 7S shaft. This is replacing my Epic Flash SZ 3+ with AD IZ 7S which was really good as well. If this thing doesn’t go straight, then I have made a huge expensive mistake, as I traded in the Epic Flash SZ which was a very consistent 250 yds in the fairway
Any more feedback about the VR in a fairway? I love it in my driver and thinking about replacing my AD DI in my 3 wood.
Early experience with the VR has me regretting the change I made. I was much more consistent with the IZ. My swing isn’t great right now, so I am going to give it alittle more time but so far, I am definitely regretting the “upgrade”
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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.
The Tour AD TP, which has a profile similar to the AD DI, should be the follow up smash that we've been waiting for. Looks. Graphite Designs stuck to recipe of low key graphics with the Tour AD TP. The branding, though slightly bolder than past efforts, is minimal, and the color scheme - black, white, and grey - won't turn heads.
Joined Apr 2023. Posted April 25, 2023. I was testing some drivers yesterday and tried out a bunch of shafts. I have previously really liked the Tour AD TP, but this wasn't available for testing at this place. I found the best combo for me yesterday being the TSR2 with the Tour AD DI 6s, but with maybe a touch too much spin and launch.
3.6k. Feedback. 34 0 0. Total Rating 100%. Posted December 13, 2017. AD TP feels livelier than the Pro White. The Tensei Pro White has a boron tip section, and is basically as tip-stiff of a shaft as you will ever play. On the other end however, the butt is very soft on the Pro White.
The Graphite Tour AD TP is a modernized version of the popular AD DI Golf shaft. The design leverages 50t graphite material paired with TORAYCA 1100T tip. ... FTT offers better control and greater head speed. In independent testing conducted at Golf Laboratories, the Tour AD TP produced 3.5 yards more carry and 3.8 yards more total distance ...
Essentially an AD TP with a slightly softer tip. In my opinion the AD DI is a different animal. More kick than the AD TP and feels softer in the handle and mid. I just heard the podcast about the AD HD, not sure when that will be a Titleist option but Knudson said it was like the TP but with more kick.
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.
The Tour AD TP for example, will launch slightly lower and feel a little firmer in the midsection than the Tour AD DI…better for players with faster transitions. The Tour AD GP, while having a very stiff tip section, delivers tighter shot dispersion for certain players. Again, tempo, transition, release point, swing speed, swing direction ...
a review of the AD TP would be perfect ! AD MT too ! Best . patrick. Steve. January 20, 2017 at 7:07 am · Reply. ... Good morning! I wanted to see if you could share a thought or two comparing the Tour AD DI vs the Ventus TR Red. Thanks. Matt Saternus. July 28, 2023 at 6:30 pm · Reply.
The Tour AD TP for example, will launch slightly lower and feel a little firmer in the midsection than the Tour AD DI…better for players with faster transitions. The Tour AD GP, while having a very stiff tip section, delivers tighter shot dispersion for certain players. Again, tempo, transition, release point, swing speed, swing direction ...
Today Ian is in the bay to test out multiple Graphite Design Tour AD wood shafts. Come see how each one reacts to Ian's swing based on their flex properties ...
Tour ADXC. MAD. MAD Pro. Each shaft was put to the test with the brand new Callaway Epic Speed driver head. We rotated the head around the different shafts rather than use different heads. Each shaft was gripped with a Golf Pride Tour Velvet, as well as cut to play at exactly 45 inches in length. Lots of swings were taken and every data point ...
The AD DI is often used by golfers and even some Graphite Design competitors, as a baseline for describing relative shaft performance, and that's certainly appropriate here. According to Graphite Design, the Tour AD IZ falls somewhere between the higher launching DI and the lower launching Tour AD TP , though its profile and performance are ...
The Tour AD DI, for example, turns 9 this year, but it's still in the lineup because the performance still holds up and it still moves the needle with golfers and fitters. ... As with last season's IZ and 2017's AD TP, the AD VR features FTT (Fast Taper Technology), which, according to Graphite Design, "incorporates a faster taper rate ...
GD lists the Tour AD VR as being "Firm+" in the butt section, "Medium" (softer) in the mid, and "Firm" in the tip. In comparing that to the Tour AD DI, one of my favorite GD shafts, the butt is stiffer and the tip is softer. That led me to expect a kick lower in the shaft, which is exactly what the Tour AD VR delivered.
Blue will have a softer handle, and its profile is similar to the "white" profile of MCA. AD TP is more like a "blue" profile, but a little tighter feeling than most blue profiles. I prefer the feel of the AD TP, but mainly because thats the profiles that I generally like. Edited January 1, 2021 by Red4282. 1.
The Tour AD TP shaft has a medium stiffness starting at the handle thru the mid-section of the shaft and a stiff tip profile to promote a mid/high launch condition and low spin. The new Tour AD TP also utilizes TORAYCA ® T1100G carbon-fiber pre-preg with NANOALLOY ® technology in the tip section of the shaft for additional shaft stability ...
The Graphite Design Tour AD HD is the evolution of the Tour AD MT. It has a mid-launch/low-spin profile. Street price is $379 and it's available now. The Graphite Design Tour AD HD represents the 2020 extension of its premium Tour AD lineup. In case you were wondering, the HD stands for Hyper Drive, which presumably speaks to the speed story ...
Tour AD DI vs. IZ: Differences. Generally, both shaft designs are similar, but Tour AD IZ has a softer tip. It also has a bit higher balance point, which makes it slightly counterbalanced. As such, it'll play better in heavier retail heads, plus it will improve the overall ball feel. It doesn't kick as its predecessor does.
The first difference between the AD DI 6 and 7 shafts is the choice of flex. AD DI 6 offers three different types of flex; Regular, Stiff, and X-Stiff and AD DI 7 has two flex options: Stiff and X-Stiff. The quicker your swing, the stronger the flex you require, as golf shafts bend according to how quick your club speed is.
By comparison, the AD IZ, which can be thought of as a modernized AD DI, offers appreciably higher launch. Both the AD BB and XC should be considered mid-launch profiles. However, with the T1100 reinforced tip, the XC is expected to provide mid-low spin. ... Graphite Design Tour AD GT-6 (stiffer butt section, softer tip, slightly lower torque)
AD DI feels more hingy in the mid with a strong kick. Ventus blue softer in the hands, or just below, still with a nice kick. The soft feeling in the hands made it hard to time for me. The ventus red is different from both and should feel pretty stable in the butt and mid, but the softer tip helps it with the smooth feeling.
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Ping G410 LST 9* Tour AD-IZ 6S TaylorMade Stealth Plus 15* AD-DI 7S Titleist TSi2 18* AD-DI 7S Titleist 818 23* AD-DI 85S Titleist T150 5-iron, AMT White S300 Miura TC-201 6-9, AMT White S300 Vokey SM8 46*, Vokey SM7 50*, Ping S159 54*, Vokey SM8 58* LBK L.A.B Mezz 1 w/ Accra