Graphite Design · Tour AD · UB · 2022

Tour AD UB

A softer mid-section gives the UB an easy, high-launching load with the signature Graphite Design smoothness.

Mid-high launchMid spinSmooth mid

Who it's for

Smoother tempos wanting easy launch and a buttery mid.

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The eight-dimension profile

Launch 4/5 · very low → very high
Spin 3/5 · very low → very high
Tip stiffness 3/5 · active / soft → stout / boardy
Mid stiffness 2/5 · soft → firm
Handle stiffness 3/5 · soft → firm
Balance 3/5 · 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
3.5°
Street price
$400

Torque by weight and flex

WeightRSX
40 g5.5°5.5°—
50 g4.4°4.4°4.4°
60 g—3.2°3.2°
70 g—3°3°

Manufacturer-published torque. Lower reads more stable through the strike.

Against the 69-shaft field

Launch · joint #8 of 69
4/5

higher than 79% of the database

Spin · joint #8 of 69
3/5

higher than 72% of the database

Stability · joint #45 of 69
3/5

more stable than 23% of the database

Torque · joint #39 of 69
3.5°

lower than 38% of the database

Closest alternatives

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

MitsubishiDiamana BB an almost identical profile FujikuraVentus White firmer feel Graphite DesignTour AD CQ more stability ObanOban Kiyoshi Gold lower launch

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Elsewhere in the Tour AD line

Graphite DesignTour AD DI firmer feel, lower launch Graphite DesignTour AD FI firmer feel, lower launch Graphite DesignTour AD GC much more stability, firmer feel Graphite DesignTour AD GP higher launch, higher spin Graphite DesignTour AD HD much more stability, firmer feel Graphite DesignTour AD IZ firmer feel, lower launch Graphite DesignTour AD VF much firmer feel, much lower launch Graphite DesignTour AD VR firmer feel, lower spin Graphite DesignTour AD XC much firmer feel, much lower launch

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