Graphite Design · Tour AD · GP · 2017

Tour AD GP

The launch monster of the line. A softer tip and counterbalanced build add height and carry for moderate swing speeds.

High launchHigh spinEasy load

Who it's for

Moderate speeds needing maximum carry and a soft tip.

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The eight-dimension profile

Launch 5/5 · very low → very high
Spin 4/5 · very low → very high
Tip stiffness 2/5 · active / soft → stout / boardy
Mid stiffness 3/5 · soft → firm
Handle stiffness 2/5 · soft → firm
Balance 4/5 · tip-heavy → counterbalanced
Feel 5/5 · boardy → buttery
Stability 3/5 · whippy → rock-solid

Relative 1–5 fitting characteristics for comparison across the database — directional, not OEM lab numbers. Torque is approximate at ~6S.

Specification

Weights
40 / 50 / 60 / 70 g
Flexes
R / S / X
Torque
3.7°
Street price
$400

Against the 69-shaft field

Launch · joint #1 of 69
5/5

higher than 95% of the database

Spin · joint #1 of 69
4/5

higher than 95% of the database

Stability · joint #45 of 69
3/5

more stable than 23% of the database

Torque · joint #56 of 69
3.7°

lower than 19% of the database

Closest alternatives

Nearest by weighted profile distance — the same engine the finder uses.

MitsubishiVanquish Green less stability UST MamiyaHelium NCT less stability Project XDenali Frost Red firmer feel, lower launch AutoflexAutopower KHT lower launch, lower spin

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Elsewhere in the Tour AD line

Graphite DesignTour AD CQ lower launch, lower spin Graphite DesignTour AD DI much lower launch, much stiffer tip Graphite DesignTour AD FI much lower launch, much lower spin Graphite DesignTour AD GC much lower launch, much lower spin Graphite DesignTour AD HD much lower launch, much lower spin Graphite DesignTour AD IZ much lower launch, much lower spin Graphite DesignTour AD UB lower launch, lower spin Graphite DesignTour AD VF much lower launch, much lower spin Graphite DesignTour AD VR much lower spin, much stiffer tip Graphite DesignTour AD XC much lower launch, much firmer feel

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