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Graphite Design Tour AD Iron Shaft Review

By russ ryden, fit2score, a dallas fort worth club fitter & club maker golf center at the highlands, carrollton tx, a golf digest top 100 club fitting studio.

I have fit almost exclusively with steel iron shafts for many, many years. When I built EI measuring instruments I checked shaft to shaft consistency in graphite iron shafts. I would not build with what I saw. When some premium shafts came to market last year I checked set consistency and saw what I most always see in steel. consistent profiles through out the sets. Furthermore, I saw steel like stiffness and torque in much lower weight shafts. Now that I am at an age where weight matters the stiffness to weight ratio of premium carbon fiber iron shafts got my attention.

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Please review Graphite Design Tour AD Utility/Driving Iron shaft

By hypergolf January 17, 2021 in WRX Club Techs

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I can't test the shaft out with the head combo so would like to get general input regarding this shaft.

Planning to purchase Graphite Design (GD) Tour AD Driving Iron 95S with Srixon ZX DUI (20*)

Info about the shaft:  https://proschoicegolfshafts.com/tour-ad-utilitydriving-iron/

Currently using GD Tour AD TP-6x for driver, AD DI-7x for 3 wood, AD DI-8x for 5 wood. Nippon Modus 120 stiff for my irons.

Driver  - Titleist TS3 9.5* w/ Graphite Design Tour AD IZ-6x

3 wood   - Titleist TS2 15* w/ Graphite Design Tour AD DI-7x

5wood   - Titleist TS2 18* w/ Graphite Design Tour AD DI-8x

Irons   - Srixon ZX7 4, Srixon Z Forged 5- PW w/ Nippon NS Pro Modus 3 Tour 120X

Gap Wedge  - Cleveland RTX Zipcore 52* w/ Nippon NS Pro Modus Wedge 115

Sand Wedge   - Cleveland RTX Zipcore 58* w/ Nippon NS Pro Modus Wedge 115

Lob Wedge   - Cleveland RTX Zipcore Full Face 64* w/ Nippon NS Pro Modus Wedge 115

Putter   - Bettinardi DASS Diamond Face BB8 w/ Stability Tour Black

Ball   - Srixon Z Star

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For what it’s worth, Bill at Pro Choice told me that the Driving Iron shaft would deliver the intended performance for a driving iron rather than the hybrid shaft. 

OEM’s have a machine like a pencil sharpener to accomplish this, but you can literally just sand the shaft tip till it fits fully inserted. You would ideally have the shaft you pulled handy to referen

F-this... Too many things to consider and muck around... LOL. I am just going to use my 3 iron for now. Played with my Srixon Z Forged 3 iron today and felt like I was throwing darts to the green from

Interested in this as well. 

third-times-a-charm

I wasn’t a fan of this shaft. It gave no feedback and didn’t feel on par with their other shafts I’ve tested.

I’m a fan of a properly fit hybrid shaft in DIs especially if you already have a favorite profile you can base Off of from hitting hybrids

Right now I’m using an atmos black in an xforged - but the tensei pro blue, pro white, Ventus hyb, and Mitsubishi MMT are all good options.

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cavemeister

I had a 105x one in a srixon 2 iron for a few years and got one for a friend. When swinging well, they were great and ball go far --when my game was off--oh well alot of left than right shots.  Of course, that's my fault--but the purpose of a good fitted shaft is to help me even when it's my fault. I'm looking for the magic shaft-and the steel 130x c-taper is better for my game when I am off---I just bought a ventus 10x--I hope the ventus is the best of both worlds.

stealth 2 plus, 10.5 Titleist 6x tr blue

Cobra 4 iron  G425 5 and 7 woods red ventus 90x

Tsi2 3 wood RDX black x

PXG 0311xp 5-gw, 0211 G,SW,LW   Wilson ci11 w/ ctaper 130x

Titleist sm9 s400 56,60 2ball blade Titleist v1x

(Just had a shoulder replaced and I am buying clubs for my fantasy bag).

5 hours ago, third-times-a-charm said: I wasn’t a fan of this shaft. It gave no feedback and didn’t feel on par with their other shafts I’ve tested.   I’m a fan of a properly fit hybrid shaft in DIs especially if you already have a favorite profile you can base Off of from hitting hybrids   Right now I’m using an atmos black in an xforged - but the tensei pro blue, pro white, Ventus hyb, and Mitsubishi MMT are all good options.

This is what I have been hearing from many people on the forum. Hence very reluctant to purchase this shaft without being able to test.

My club builder can instead make the ZX DUI fit to a .37 diameter DI-9s Hybrid shaft but I am not sure if this will change the integrity or playability of the shaft and the head. 

Also do you reckon I should go with s or x in DI hybrid shaft. ( Currently   using GD Tour AD TP-6x for driver, AD DI-7x for 3 wood, AD DI-8x for 5 wood. Nippon Modus 120 stiff for my irons.)

3 hours ago, hypergolf said:   This is what I have been hearing from many people on the forum. Hence very reluctant to purchase this shaft without being able to test.   My club builder can instead make the ZX DUI fit to a .37 diameter DI-9s Hybrid shaft but I am not sure if this will change the integrity or playability of the shaft and the head.    Also do you reckon I should go with s or x in DI hybrid shaft. ( Currently   using GD Tour AD TP-6x for driver, AD DI-7x for 3 wood, AD DI-8x for 5 wood. Nippon Modus 120 stiff for my irons.)

No issue shaving shaft from .370 to fit into taper tip hosel, OEM’s do it all the time. This all seems like good advice honestly regarding the DI driving iron shaft, it has the opposite profile of the AD DI family. DI’s get stiffer from butt to tip, where as the driving iron gets softer.  I played a DJ (which has same profile is driving iron) for a bit and I had no real issue with it other than it launched very high. 

I guess I’m in the minority here but I really liked this shaft. I played it in a Callaway 18 degree driving iron. It was very consistent and stable. Felt like a little bit lighter iron shaft. Very consistent for me. 

The hybrid shaft in 105x is awesome

the di shafts are loose feeling ... I have 85 and 95’s

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Aviador Naval

Regarding the suggestion/assertion to install .370 into the standard iron hosel, would one lightly taper the parallel shaft (ie, is that an option with graphite..?) or is it necessary to ream the bottom of the bore slightly.

If light taper on graphite is an option, roughly how far up the tip must one go?

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14 minutes ago, Aviador Naval said: Regarding the suggestion/assertion to install .370 into the standard iron hosel, would one lightly taper the parallel shaft (ie, is that an option with graphite..?) or is it necessary to ream the bottom of the bore slightly.   If light taper on graphite is an option, roughly how far up the tip must one go?

OEM’s have a machine like a pencil sharpener to accomplish this, but you can literally just sand the shaft tip till it fits fully inserted. You would ideally have the shaft you pulled handy to reference insertion depth, but you don’t need to touch the hosel other than to clean and prep it for reshafting. 

31 minutes ago, zeke66 said: I guess I’m in the minority here but I really liked this shaft. I played it in a Callaway 18 degree driving iron. It was very consistent and stable. Felt like a little bit lighter iron shaft. Very consistent for me. 

I am tempted to try it in a U510 for a couple reasons... one it’s taper tip so it if fits with less work. Secondly it’s cheaper than a hybrid shaft if the AD DI. I figured for a club replacing my 4 iron control would be ideal, but the easy launch is part of why I’m even asking.  Did you find it pretty easy to hit, as driving irons can be pesky to elevate if not flushed. 

I actually get along with steel in driving irons pretty well. I had a driving iron with the hybrid shaft from GD and one with the DI GD shaft same weight. The steel always seems launch lowest. The DI shaft was a little higher, easier to elevate. The hybrid shaft was the loosest and made the club seem really spinny and less like a driving iron. Into the wind it just wasn’t near as good as the DI GD shaft or Steel. That being said... the DI GD shaft isn’t as hefty as steel, but also still performed well in the wind 

6 minutes ago, zeke66 said: I actually get along with steel in driving irons pretty well. I had a driving iron with the hybrid shaft from GD and one with the DI GD shaft same weight. The steel always seems launch lowest. The DI shaft was a little higher, easier to elevate. The hybrid shaft was the loosest and made the club seem really spinny and less like a driving iron. Into the wind it just wasn’t near as good as the DI GD shaft or Steel. That being said... the DI GD shaft isn’t as hefty as steel, but also still performed well in the wind 

How does the DI hybrid shaft in terms of flex?  

Wondering if I should go with s or x in DI hybrid shaft. ( Currently   using GD Tour AD TP-6x for driver, AD DI-7x for 3 wood, AD DI-8x for 5 wood. Nippon Modus 120 stiff for my irons.

Or another option is to wait a few more months and just order a TSi3 hybrid (smaller head) which would launch lower than my current hybrid and order the shaft with Titleist tip so that I can use it over and over again in different heads... So many choices to make... 

1 minute ago, hypergolf said:   How does the DI hybrid shaft in terms of flex?     Wondering if I should go with s or x in DI hybrid shaft. ( Currently   using GD Tour AD TP-6x for driver, AD DI-7x for 3 wood, AD DI-8x for 5 wood. Nippon Modus 120 stiff for my irons.

I have an AD-DI 95-S in my hybrid.  Love it.  Feels like a Modus shaft in that it is smooth (hard hitters might even say loose) but I’m no where near over powering it.  Iron shafts are Modus 105-S and I’ve played 120-S without issue as well.

Given your current set-up, I’d look at 95X or 105X.

The hybrid 95 x feels very smooth and playable. Never too strong at all. I play s400 in irons and an x in this shaft feels like a good bridge between stiff iron shafts and x stiff woods. 

F-this... Too many things to consider and muck around... LOL. I am just going to use my 3 iron for now. Played with my Srixon Z Forged 3 iron today and felt like I was throwing darts to the green from 200 to 210 yard range. 

11 hours ago, hypergolf said: F-this... Too many things to consider and muck around... LOL. I am just going to use my 3 iron for now. Played with my Srixon Z Forged 3 iron today and felt like I was throwing darts to the green from 200 to 210 yard range. 

As a confirmed shaft ho, I LOL'd at this.

I have a Ventus Blue 8S hybrid shaft that I'll be putting into my driving iron as this year's experiment for once the snow melts.

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37 minutes ago, drscott266 said: For what it’s worth, Bill at Pro Choice told me that the Driving Iron shaft would deliver the intended performance for a driving iron rather than the hybrid shaft. 

You are not helping with my indecisiveness here... LOL

The issue guys like me have is trying to put the driving iron into hybrids ... saving a few bones

On 1/18/2021 at 12:50 PM, hypergolf said: Or another option is to wait a few more months and just order a TSi3 hybrid (smaller head) which would launch lower than my current hybrid and order the shaft with Titleist tip so that I can use it over and over again in different heads... So many choices to make...     

I think I am a golf psychic... 

https://www.golfwrx.com/645217/golfwrx-spotted-titleist-tsi-hybrids-seeding-at-the-american-express/?utm_source=Front&utm_medium=Featured_Center_Top&utm_campaign=GolfWRX_OnSite&utm_content=main

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I played the 95x in a 716 T-MB 3i at the end of last year and liked it...but it was almost too smooth and I never wanted to go after it...although great distance and launch with a smooth swing.

I broke the shaft last week so I'm replacing it with the same shaft but hard stepping to the 4i shaft...just ordered it. On paper I should love it as a slightly tighter version. 

AmateurAmateur

I’m currently using the 95X tipped half an inch at .25inches long. Was a good shaft the last 2 years, but lately feels a bit “loose” around transition and impact. Felt really smooth, but sometimes a little too smooth. Really had to time it which made it tough to work the ball into the green with consistent comfort.  I have a graphite design Tour AD IZ TX in my driver and MMT TX125 in my irons, both of which I love.  driving iron shaft isn’t awful but might play a touch softer than you’d expect. 

LoopySwing13

Driving iron version plays “softer” as it is supposed to be for an “iron.” I love the Gd shaft lines, but it really seemed like you may be better off with a true 3 iron for the “iron version.” I found the DI to be better dispersion and weight wise, maybe just my own mental perception.   

I always built my driving irons to be more boring and mid where I found the iron version to be more high launch mid spin. Depends what you want, but for a true DI I would use a hybrid version. 

On 1/16/2021 at 8:34 PM, hypergolf said: I can't test the shaft out with the head combo so would like to get general input regarding this shaft.   Planning to purchase Graphite Design (GD) Tour AD Driving Iron 95S with Srixon ZX DUI (20*)   Info about the shaft:  https://proschoicegolfshafts.com/tour-ad-utilitydriving-iron/   Currently using GD Tour AD TP-6x for driver, AD DI-7x for 3 wood, AD DI-8x for 5 wood. Nippon Modus 120 stiff for my irons.   Thanks.    

I really like mine. Have a 95x in a T100s 3 iron ( more like a 2 iron). Consistent shape and feels smooth. It is my go to club on tight holes.   

For reference I have a TP-6x tipped a half inch in driver, DI 7x in my 3w and PX LZ6.0 in my irons.     

Good luck. 

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Looking to fill some gaps in the long iron/hybrid department. Current play a combo set of MP 221(P-7) 225 (6-4). Shafts are Project X LX Blackout 6.0 (I can go between S/X with no real issue if needed). Really want to put something a bit lighter/higher launch in the 225 4 iron. Something that I can hold greens with from 210-220. Looking to do something similar with a 3 hybrid (220 - 240) as well. Have been looking at the AD DI 105X  & 95S/X, AD IZ 95, Ventus HB Blue (9X). Curious if the 4 iron idea is just a bad idea and too big a shaft transition?

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In the most surprising and wacky year of my lifetime, one constant showed up right on time. The Q4 release of a new Graphite Design shaft, that is! For 2021, they’ve again modernized one of their most popular profiles and given us the Tour AD HD. The Tour AD HD will play firm throughout the handle, midsection, and tip – giving it a “one piece” feel, but still enough action to be fun. As always, it’s packed with cutting edge materials and tech, and looks amazing.

What I like about Graphite Design is that they’re consistently bold in the graphics department. Consistent in that they keep the same paint schemes for nearly their entire lineup (art deco-style lettering and usually a two-tone coloring on each side of a distinctive ring pattern.) Bold in that they often choose vibrant, eye catching, solid colors to make their shafts instantly noticeable.

The Tour AD HD – the shaft that’s going to take your game into “Hyper Drive” clearly delivers in the visual appeal department. The mostly matte white finish comes with subtly sparkly light blue lettering with some black accents. This thing contrasts amazing with a dark clubhead, and of course, everyone will know you’re gaming a Graphite Design on that first tee.

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The days of shaft companies offering merely a high, medium, low launch option are of course long gone. We all know that. What Graphite Design has done is create a diverse menu of shafts that caters to the infinite number of golf swings out there. They have a shaft that matches your swing characteristics AND what you’re looking for in feel. Adding to that, they’re now updating many of their most popular profiles with new materials and techniques. For this edition, the Tour AD HD is packed with Graphite Design’s exclusive Fast Taper Technology, TORAYCA M40X carbon-fiber in the mid through tip sections as well as T1100G material to add stability.

The Tour AD HD will feel firm from tip to grip. The designers created it to have a “one piece feel” that users of the ultra yellow Tour AD MT will find very familiar. While I have not hit the AD MT much, I’ll agree that the AD HD feels pretty stable throughout the whole swing. There’s not a lot of give in the hands, and you’ll get a tiny little kick near the tip when you impact the ball. You are most definitely NOT going to get the super smooth feel from this shaft like you will with an AD DI, but I still love it.

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From swing number one, I knew the Tour AD HD was a winner. It gave me exactly the mid launch and mid/low spin that I like to see. I have a downward angle of attack (too much) and any extra spin causes me trouble. My preferred shot shape is typically a mid or low bunt type shot, and the AD HD lets me hit it where I need to hit it. I was able to take it to Sand Valley in Wisconsin and got to play on perfect firm and fast turf. This thing was letting me hit perfect, mid/slow screamers all weekend. I probably hit two bad drives during that visit, and I’m often what we at Driving Range Heroes call a “COMPLETE HEAD CASE” from the tee box.

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The new Graphite Design Tour AD HD plays firm but responsive. For me, it flies far, feels awesome, and looks super, icy cool. As a guy that gets to try a bunch of new golf shafts every year, it’s a rare occasion where I will say “this one just fits me and I’m keeping it for a while” – and that’s exactly what I’m going to do with the AD HD. The Tour AD HD will be available at your favorite club fitter on October 1st. Pack some peanut butter sandwiches into that staff bag and get in line now.

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Graphite Design Tour AD-75 Iron Shaft

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Performance iron shaft made in Japan
• Launch trajectory range: High
• Spin range: Mid
• Soft section with soft tip
• Speed recommendation: <70 mph
• Tapered tip - 0.355 Tip OD
• Available in flexes Regular and Stiff

TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES

• High modulus, premium, aerospace quality carbon fiber materials.
• Premium shaft line using advanced Material Stiffness Integration (MSI) technology

PERFORMANCE

• Designed to be very versatile with multiple weights available to promote Low/Mid to Mid/High launch angles with Low/Mid to Mid ball spin rates.

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Tour AD 55-115 Iron Shafts Product Page

The Tour AD 55-115g Iron Shafts complement the premium Tour AD wood and hybrid series of shafts very well. The Tour AD Irons are designed and manufactured exclusively at the Graphite Design factory headquarters in Japan and are available in a jet black color with white bands and silver rings and in weight ranges from 55 grams to 115 grams.

The Tour AD 55-115g Irons feature a discrete length and constant weight shaft profile, meaning each individual shaft length is designed for each individual iron club loft and each shaft length maintains the same shaft weight from the longest to the shortest club to provide the best feel, balance and performance. The Tour AD 55g-115g iron shafts all have a .355” taper tip.

The Tour AD-55,-65,-75g shafts are available in flexes of Regular and Stiff and are designed to promote mid/high ball flight and mid spin. The Tour AD-85g shafts are available in flexes of Regular and Stiff and are designed to promote mid ball flight and mid spin. The Tour AD-95g shafts are available in men’s flexes of Stiff and X-Stiff and are designed to promote mid ball flight and low/mid spin.

The Tour AD-105 & AD-115g iron models are a combo-flex Stiff/X-Stiff flex offering designed to produce a lower, piercing ball flight with low/mid spin rates. Contact Pro’s Choice sales for additional details.

Take advantage of the superior distance with precise accuracy that Graphite Design shafts can offer and give the Tour AD premium iron graphite shafts a try in your next set of irons. 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:

• High modulus, premium, aerospace quality carbon fiber materials.
• Graphite Design proprietary M aterial S tiffness I ntegration ( MSI ) design philosophy and technology.

Bend Profile:

Performance:

• Designed to be very versatile with multiple weights available to promote Low/Mid to Mid/High launch angles with Low/Mid to Mid ball spin rates.
• MSRP – AD 55g – 95g: $140
• MSRP – AD 105g-115g: $375

Tip Trimming:

• The Tour AD 55g-115g Iron shafts are all .355″ Taper Tip shafts, therefore Pro’s Choice recommends only Butt Trimming them to your desired club length.
• Pro’s Choice encourages consulting a PGA Professional or qualified club builder to help you determine the correct shaft and length for your swing profile and to meet your goals.
• Improper installation may affect the intended performance of the shaft. Warranty is for material and workmanship of our products. Improper installation voids warranty of product.

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Graphite Design Tour AD UB Shaft Review

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The Graphite Design Tour AD UB has a powerful kick and a feel similar to the Tour AD DI.  Very easy to turn over.  Highly consistent feel.

Check out the low launch, low spin Tour AD VF HERE

Introduction

Though it’s one of the oldest shafts in their catalog, the Graphite Design Tour AD DI continues to be a favorite and a winner throughout golf [review HERE ].  In fact, as of this publication, it’s the driver shaft of the reigning Masters champion.  With so much success, it makes sense that Graphite Design would try to emulate the AD DI in their newer offerings, which they’ve done with the Tour AD UB.

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.

Branding on the Tour AD UB is limited to the familiar logos below the grip.  Should you install this shaft logo down, the only graphics you’ll see are the black rings near the middle.

Like most golfers, the first thing I do when I get a new shaft in hand is give it the wiggle test.  I’ve been testing a lot of low launch, low spin shafts lately, so the big response from the Tour AD UB was a bit of a shock.  I felt substantial movement in the lower half of the shaft.

When I started swinging the Tour AD UB, it put a big smile on my face as it brought back memories of the Tour AD DI.  This shaft has a pronounced kick starting in the middle of the shaft and working down.  Every swing feels effortlessly powerful .  The tip section feels fairly stout but not rock hard.

Graphite Design rates all their shafts somewhere between “Very Stiff” and “Soft” in each section.  The Tour AD UB is rated Medium+, Medium+, Stiff+ from butt to tip.  This is very similar to the Tour AD DI which is Medium, Medium, Stiff.

Performance

The term “one-trick pony” is often used as a pejorative, but it doesn’t have to be if that one trick is really good.  For me, the Graphite Design Tour AD UB had one primary function: high, powerful draws .  I think most golfers would agree that’s a good trick.  With this shaft, I could “turn off” all conscious control of my swing and know the ball wouldn’t go right.  I could hit a straight shot with a little effort, but moving it right required a Bubba-like move.

Another thing that I noticed about the Tour AD UB is that it felt and performed very similarly regardless of how hard I swung .  For players who are trying not to swing all-out, this is an amazing feature.  For me, the amount of kick kept me from going 110% because of a fear of the hook, but that’s a fitting issue/personal hang up.

In testing the Tour AD UB on my Foresight GCQuad , I was very impressed by the launch angle.  Looking at the shot shape alone, I was expecting the ball to come out fairly low.  However, I was getting high launch that kept my carry distance very near optimal .

Finally, in looking over Graphite Design’s website, I noticed something very interesting.  Despite the feel similarities between the AD DI and the AD UB, Graphite Design places the performance of the AD UB nearest the Tour AD HD [review HERE ].  For comparison, the AD HD is rated Firm, Firm, Firm+ which is substantially different than either DI or UB.  All of this to say, it’s critical to test things for yourself and get fit.   I find Graphite Design’s feel rating to map well against my feel, but you may not.

The Graphite Design Tour AD UB is available in weights ranging from 40 grams to 80 grams .  Lite and Regular flexes are offered in the 40 and 50 gram versions.  Stiff flex is available in every weight.  Stiff-Regular is offered only at 60 grams.  X-Stiff is available at 50, 60, 70, and 80 grams with a Tour X-Stiff version at 60 and 70 grams.

Players who want something different than the flood of “low/low” shafts should enjoy the Graphite Design Tour AD UB.  This shaft can help take your tee shots “Up and Beyond” with a strong, active feel reminiscent of Graphite Design’s most successful model and very consistent performance.

Visit Graphite Design HERE

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Been hoping you’d review the UB! I’m going to spend some time with this shaft this year. Testing so far, I’ve found it launches a little lower for me than the HD, and it feels more like a cousin of the DI. (The DI 7X is in my 3 wood forever. It’s perfect. Too high and spinny for a driver, but absolutely perfect in a fairway wood.)

I’m just curious, generally speaking, where would you say the Diamana TB sits relative to the Graphite Design lineup? It seems to me it has launch and spin characteristics roughly in the same ballpark as the UB and HD, but is more smooth vs. the really strong kick I get out of the HD. But they only had the TB in a TX, not an X, available when I tested it, so it wasn’t really apples to apples and I’m wondering whether it’s worth trying again.

I’ve never run the TB head to head with any Graphite Design where I could make a really sound comparison.

So, I have a friend in Paris and he has or gets everything Graphite Design. I have wanted to try this shaft since I heard of it. So, he comes to visit and voila here we go. I had access to it over the last two days and played 18 holes with it in a 9* M6 – D today. I overswung one time and I hit a ridiculous high draw (I never play a draw) however the rest of the day I hit this lower than low and far especially into the wind.

I trust you Matt and I understand what you have to say about this shaft vs. as I experienced it. My current driver is a 9* TS3 (or a SIM 9* with the same shaft (All three of these shafts 60 gm) the TENSEI Orange Pro K – which happens to really be the shaft for me in my fw woods (70g version) and the white is OK.

Comparing AD DI . AD UB , Orange Pro and White pro the feel of a kick is (greatest to lowest) ADUB, ADDI, Orange then white, correct? Otherwise, these four shafts are pretty much all similar gross descriptions, Y or N?

My desire is low launch, low flight enough spin (1800-2000) to keep the ball in the air and better performance into the wind

I understand the differences in a day vs. a fitting, but just want to know if I understand this group well, all else being equal. If you say I dunno, depends on the combo – that’s Ok.

I guess I need to try the 1K series as well … your 1K White review sounds delish

I would not put the Orange and White in the same category as DI and UB, but, because everything is personal, it’s entirely possible that some people would get similar performance from all four.

I found the differences in characteristics you described vs. the function I experienced with the UB to be jarring.

I’m always a bit dismayed by “fittings” as I see people I play with (Their misfortune to have very deep pockets) frequently playing clubs they have no business playing after a few weeks of actually playing them. I am suspicious of the swing one hits in a bay after 50-100 swings not being the one taken to the course, and as I like to say “If you hit ten drivers in a row, you are lying 19” (Meaning it never happens on the course) and is non-representative.

I have personally found iron shafts far more consistent across brands than woods/hybrids but especially driver shafts. UB is so new as to be nearly impossible to try in a fitting, I’m going to try to get access to a Trackman this week before he goes back, I have never seen able to hit such a consistent, low boring trajectory through the wind. Ever. I play continuously in the wind and need that shot.

Cheers, I do appreciate all your efforts.

Coming off of 2 major surgeries since November, I had not been cleared to swing away until today. I hit several different drivers with different shafts. While my swing speed is down to only 100mph, the callaway Rogue Max D with this shaft was by far the easiest to swing. It was effortless and incredibly accurate, and it launched mid/high as well. I’m quite intrigued with this shaft as I look for a driver to play until my speed comes back.

Great Review. Have you ventured into reviewing these premium shafts in the fairway woods? I’ve read a few of your reviews and I’ve seen comments of people using one flex in the driver and another flex in the woods. I ask because I’ve squared in my driver shaft and swing well with an x and I’m losing balls to the right with the 3 wood.

3 wood is S flex.

No, we do all our shaft testing with drivers.

Thanks Matt

What other shaft will come close to similar feeling. Thanks

As I mentioned in the review, the Tour AD DI is the most similar shaft in my experience.

How would this compare to the Mitsubishi tensei black 1k?

I have a full review of the 1K Black here: https://pluggedingolf.com/mitsubishi-tensei-1k-black-shaft-review/

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Graphite Design Tour AD GT: Editor Review

Pros: Extremely smooth, and stable. The mix of blue, white and silver looks awesome.

Cons: Costs as much as most new drivers — $380.

Bottom Line: The Tour AD-GT shaft is a great extension of the Tour AD line, providing all of the smoothness Graphite Design is known for in a profile that’s slightly softer than the company’s low-launch, low-spin Tour AD BB shaft . That makes it great for players who need more spin, or as a fairway wood shaft for players who enjoy the BB in their driver.

With the addition of the GT, Graphite Design’s premium line of Tour AD Shafts now comes in four different profiles.

The company’s best-known shaft, the Tour AD DI, is the orange-and-white model that has been used for several years by Tiger Woods. The company’s next most-popular shaft, the Tour AD BB, is the company’s lowest-launching, lowest-spinning shaft.

Graphite Design’s Tour AD DJ is a slightly spinnier version of the DI. That means it’s a good fairway wood shaft for golfer’s who like the feel of the DI in their driver, and also works for golfers who don’t spin the ball enough with the DI.

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The GT has the same relationship to the BB. But while it’s slightly softer than the BB, it’s slightly stiffer than the DJ, providing a lower trajectory with less spin.

According to Graphite Design, the GT has a mid-trajectory, while maintaining an optimal amount of spin.

The GT is available in five different flexes, from R2 to X, and four different weights, from 50 to 80 grams. Like the rest of the Tour AD line, the GT sells for around $380.

I’ve been a fan of Graphite Design shafts for a very long time. Years ago, I loved the company’s “Tour AD Quattro Tech” shaft so much that no matter the driver head I was playing, that pretty green shaft would be in it.

Through the years, I’ve experimented with pretty much every high-end shaft made, from prototypes to retail, and have always come back to a Graphite Design shaft in my driver. There’s something about the feel that has always worked well for me.

Recently I’ve been playing the Graphite Design Tour AD DI. I’ve loved everything about it and have actually had it in play for the last three years.

Although I did a little experimenting with the Tour AD DJ and BB, I always went back to the DI. It wasn’t so much the ball flight changes or spin differences between the shafts, as I found them minimal for myself. My confidence in the DI had grown so much and I had come to build so much trust in it, it was hard for me to make a complete change. Yet when the Tour AD GT came out, like the DJ and BB, I had to give it a try.

Performance

I was really pleased with the smoothness of the shaft through the impact area. It was slightly more tip stiff than the DI, but in no way had a boardy feeling. My clubmaker built it exactly to the same CPM’s that I had in my other Miura SIT 460 driver with the DI, so I was comparing apples to apple. And the differences were genuinely noticeable

I found the trajectory to be a tad lower with the GT —  about 1 degree on a launch monitor — but I was still able to get quite a bit of carry with it. What I particularly enjoyed about the GT was that no matter how hard I swung, the shaft never felt overpowered. I’ve never been one to believe the torque numbers that shaft companies specify, but according to the Graphite Design website, the GT 6X that I tested has 3.1 degrees of torque in a 46 inch shaft (I tested it at 45.5 inches).

The past months of testing have also proven to me the workability of the GT. Although I have a Tour AD DI set up identically in a Miura SIT 460, I’ve found the ability to control my trajectory a bit more simpler in the GT over the DI.

Spin numbers have also been great with the GT — about 200 to 300 rpms lower and very consistent — and the extra yards I’ve been getting out of my driver have been extremely pleasing.

Looks and Feel

The GT has the familiar AD paint job in a lustrous blue color with white rings, and the blue fades to a silver blue towards the butt. I can’t lie, as ridiculous as it may sound, one of the features that immediately grabbed me wanting to try it was the color. I love the looks of the shaft!

The Takeaway

Graphite Design has produced another super shaft with the Tour AD GT. Its feel, workability and playability have been astounding. Even the looks of it, which initially grabbed my attention, are sweet!

Anyone who’s played and liked Graphite Design shafts in the past will immediately find a familiar smoothness in the GT, however, it’s bumped up a few notches. The GT is a true tribute to the Graphite Design ideals of never letting a shaft hit the market that doesn’t excel in feel.

If you get a chance to try a friend’s driver with a GT or if your clubmaker stocks them, do yourself a favor and give it a swing. I highly recommend it as one of the best new shafts of the year.

Build Specs for Graphite Design Tour AD GT 6X

Club head: Miura SIT Driver (9 degrees, D3 swing weight)

Cut weight: 67.5 grams

Length: 45.5 inches (Installed untipped)

Installed at Aloha Golf Center, Graphite Design specialist in the State of Hawaii.

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Reid's been an avid golfer for more than 40 years. During that time, he's amassed quite a putter collection and has become one of GolfWRX's leading equipment nuts. Reid tries all the latest equipment in hopes of finding the latest and greatest of them all to add to his bag. He was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii where the courses are green and the golf is great!

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Insider photos from tiger woods’ launch event for his new “sun day red” apparel line.

On Monday evening, inside the swanky, second-story “Coach House” event center in the Palisades Village, just minutes down the road from the 2024 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club, Tiger Woods and TaylorMade officially announced their new apparel/footwear/accessory line, called “Sun Day Red.”

The Sun Day Red website officially launched on Monday night during the event, and the products are set to go on sale starting May 1.

The “Sun Day Red,” or “SDR” name will be self-explanatory for most golf fans, since he’s been wearing a victory-red shirt on Sunday’s for his entire professional career, but Woods explained the meaning of Sun Day Red at the launch event:

“It started with mom. Mom thought – being a Capricorn – that my power color was red, so I wore red as a junior golfer and I won some tournaments. Lo and behold, I go to a university that is red; Stanford is red. We wore red on the final day of every single tournament, and then every single tournament I’ve played as a professional I’ve worn red. It’s just become synonymous with me.”

The Sunday Red outfit has worked to perfection for his 82 PGA Tour victories, including 15 majors, so why not make an entire apparel line based on the career-long superstition?

As I learned at Monday’s launch event, the new Sun Day Red line includes much more than just clothing. To go along with a slew of different golf shirt designs and colorways, there were also windbreakers, hoodies, shoes, hats, headcovers, ball markers and gloves on display.

The upscale event was hosted by sports media personality Erin Andrews, with special guests David Abeles (CEO of TaylorMade) and Tiger Woods himself.

As explained by Abeles, the Sun Day Red brand is an independently-run business under the TaylorMade umbrella, and is based in San Clemente, California (rather than Carlsbad, where TaylorMade headquarters is located), and it’s run by a newly-formed, independent group. Brad Blackinship, formerly of Quiksilver and RVCA, is the appointed president of the new brand.

As for the logo itself, obviously, it’s made to look like a Tiger (the animal), and is comprised of 15 tiger stripes, which correspond with Woods’ 15 major championships. While the logo may need a 16th stripe if Woods adds a major trophy to his collection, it makes perfect sense for the time being.

The golf/lifestyle line is meant to combine premium precision and athletic comfort, while still having plenty of wearability and style off the course. Like Woods said on stage at the event, he wants to be able to go right from the course to dinner wearing Sun Day Red, and that was exactly the aesthetic on display at the event on Monday.

Following the official announcement from Woods and Abeles, they revealed multiple pieces of clothing, accessories and footwear for the event-goers to ogle (and photograph). Check out a selection of product/event photos below, or head over to our @GolfWRX Instagram page for video coverage…OR, head into our GolfWRX Forums for even more photos and member discussion.

Enjoy this exclusive look at Tiger Woods’ new Sun Day Red apparel lineup below.

See more photos from the Sun Day Red launch event here

Titleist launches new Vokey WedgeWorks 60 “A” grind wedge

The menu of grind options just got more expansive for Titleist Vokey WedgeWorks consumers, with the addition of a “60A” wedge to the lineup.

Previously, Vokey offered seven main grind options for players with various needs :

• T Grind: The narrowest sole option, which is widely used by PGA Tour players, and has low bounce
• L Grind: The lowest bounce option, with heel, toe and trailing edge relief for maximum versatility
• F Grind: An all-purpose grind that’s best for full wedge shots played with a square face
• S Grind: A neutral grind, best for full shots played with a square face
• M Grind: A versatile grind that’s for players who want to open and close the face for various shots
• D Grind: A higher-bounce wedge that’s for players with a steep swing angle, but want to play shots from various club orientations
• K Grind: The highest-bounce wedge option, with heel, toe and trailing edge relief for versatility

Titleist has now added the “A” grind, which has actually already been played on the PGA Tour by golfers such as Tom Kim, who used an A-grind to win three times on the PGA Tour, Wyndham Clark, who won the U.S. Open using an A-grind, and Max Homa, who used an A-grind at the 2023 Open Championship.

According to Titleist, the Vokey WedgeWorks 60A wedge is a low-bounce option that’s for golfers with a shallow angle of attack, and who play in firmer conditions. It has a “smoothed-out” sole for a faster feel through the turf, helping some golfers slide under the ball easier at impact.

“The most important club for me, probably in my bag, is this A grind,” Clark said, according to a Titleist press release. “I use the SM9 60-degree A grind, which is a low bounce 60 that is very versatile. I’m able to – on tight lies, rough, wet lies, firm lies, whatever it is – hit the shot I want, and with the amount of spin I want, trajectory and everything.”  

Apparently, Geoff Ogilvy played a large part in the A-grind coming to life.

“I spoke with Geoff (Ogilvy), and we got on the topic of Australian golf courses and how they compared to courses in America, and around the world,” said Vokey Tour Rep Aaron Dill, in a press release. “I asked him some specific questions, which resulted in an idea to design another lob wedge grind option that complemented the firm links-style conditions that players face – not just in Australia and Europe – but globally. Geoff has always been a low bounce player in his 60-degree, so I took his 60.04L wedge and removed the ribbon, resulting in a grind that moves through the turf quickly with very little resistance.” 

The new Vokey A-grind will be available on Nov. 7, selling for $225 each. Custom options include up to six toe engravings, 10-15 character stamping options, the Flight Line alignment feature option, and custom shafts/grips/ferrules are available.

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GolfWRXers put the Full Swing KIT’s accuracy to the test

Last month, four GolfWRX forum members traveled to The Grand Golf Club at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego, California, to test the Full Swing KIT launch monitor and to see how it stacks up against other launch monitors. If you’re not familiar with the Full Swing KIT , development began when Tiger Woods requested a launch monitor he could trust on the range as much as he trusted his Full Swing simulator in his own home. Later, the KIT earned Tiger’s seal of approval and has been seen with him at every tournament he’s played in since its release.

GolfWRX members on the KIT’s accuracy

zap311: “The Full Swing team seems obsessed with accuracy when it comes to the KIT – The team talked about how this product officially shipped about 18 months ago and they are already on firmware release #20. They said they are regularly releasing updates (overnight via WiFi) to continuously improve accuracy and performance. That is pretty awesome and it’s nice to hear that they are not a company that “ships it” and moves to the next thing. I think they are on the right track since I saw virtually no differences in the data when testing vs. GCQuad and Trackman today.”

double or triple?: “In some cases the difference was less than half a degree on launch and less than 50 rpms on spin.”

hatrick11: “The differences were statistically nonexistent. I think it’s hard to believe for a lot of people when you think about the huge price disparity, but I can’t state enough how close the Full Swing was to trackman every single time, for each of us.”

“Outside, the data is just really really accurate. I know my numbers and know this particular range very well and the KIT was spot on all day. I also had some very variable quality golf balls in the bucket I hit and there was really only one spin rate in the whole session that had me raising my eyebrows at all.”

SwingBlues: “The GolfWRX Full Swing/WRX Experience showed Full Swing KIT produce numbers the same as the GC Quad (GC4) and the Trackman4. Dollar wise, both LMs are easily north of KIT, so this is HUGE to stand up there with the bigger boys on the Podium. For me, it seems more “apples to apples” to compare KIT to GC3. My own testing validates what we saw at the Experience. It shows critical data points like spin, carry, ball speeds are dead on or almost dead on for 40 yards and up on both GC3 and KIT.”

More on the Full Swing KIT

zap311: “The versatility of viewing data is impressive – Depending on usage, everyone has different preferences for viewing data. You have on-device, phone, tablet, monitor, smartwatch, or audio/headphones. I’m pleased to say that Full Swing covers all of these. You can use the app on iOS devices (they said Android is planned for the future). This includes viewing your last shot on the Apple Watch with a few options and turning on audio playback of your preferred metrics following each shot. I’ll post screenshots of this later. You can also choose between 4 data points or 1 data point on the device itself. It was easy to use the app to customize the top 4. For example, I was able to quickly change from launch angle on irons to swing path on driver.

“The KIT was very easy to use – Once you spend a few minutes learning the app and settings, it is very simple to select a club, line up the target line, and fire away. You don’t have to use a level or a laser to line up. KIT uses the built-in camera to tell you where to line up within the app or on-device screen. I was also able to boot up the KIT in less than a minute and drop it down on the tee box for our on-course trial today. Because of this simplicity, I can see it being more practical to bring to the course…

“The Full Swing team really thought through usability for the KIT. You can see up to four data points on the device’s OLED screen. You can see all 16 data points on your iPhone/iPad along with a video replay of the shot, you can view one primary metric from your Apple Watch, and you can enable audio playback for any of the 16 data points. For me, this was a dream as a full iOS user. One other feature I like is that you can star a particular shot to save it. You can also send shot data + the video recording to your coach if you want.”

double or triple?: “I was able to meet the teaching pro at the range I’m using for testing – PGA teacher/member Ryan Kolk. He and his team have 4 units amongst themselves and use them both personally and with their students during lessons. Ryan spent time dialing in his knowledge of the range balls vs proV1x (gamer) to better understand the FSK and he believes the consistency is there with the FSK and within trackman and GC/Foresight models. His preference is to use FSK while testing shafts and new product before using them in his personal playing bag which as a GolfWRX member is 100% appreciated. For his better students, he believes the information like Face to Path and Club Path that FullSwing Kit offers is great to help them understand what their swing is doing and use that information to better themselves.”

hatrick11: “It’s nice to know I can get super useful practice sessions in at my house, and can do in in ~20 min stints; with two little kids at home I can’t just go out for frequent or lengthy range sessions, so this is super valuable and I think will help me keep my game from degrading and allow me to spend my limited free time enjoying the occasional round with friends. In particular with the KIT, as opposed to the cheaper monitors or the other “mid tiers” like GC3, seeing path and face-to-path data is the key item that makes my practice sessions useful…when I am grooving it my path is almost always between 0-2* out to in, with face control being the main thing I need to work on. When my game goes sideways I start coming more in to out, and combined with face consistency being an ongoing issue, that brings the bad left miss into play. Previously I have struggled getting real use out of net practice, because the feels don’t always match reality. This data and video evidence really helps keep me honest, so it was great to see that I was eventually able to get that piece dialed in with KIT.”

SwingBlues: “One feature I am really starting to like is how easy to see the video of each shot. My buddy was not hitting it well, we went to the video and we could see the takeway was too far to the outside.”

“Using the app, it will display all 16 data points. Below is an example of one of my iron shots. Pretty impressive data captured by KIT. On KIT itself, the launch monitor display can be configured to show a single data point, or it can show a grid of 4 data points where the golfer choose which ones to display!”

Head over to the thread for more comments, reviews, and future updates as our members continue to test the Full Swing KIT. Don’t forget to become a member today for future opportunities like this, plus product member testing and giveaways!

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Graphite Design Tour AD Hybrid Shafts Review

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And speaking of precision, this shaft offers unmatched control, allowing you to shape your shots with ease. Whether you need a fade or a draw, this shaft will help you hit your target with pinpoint accuracy. But it doesn’t stop there. The Graphite Design Tour AD DI Hybrid 85 shaft also delivers optimal energy transfer, giving you that extra power and distance you’ve been craving. Say goodbye to those weak shots that fall short of the green. With this shaft, you’ll be hitting it long and strong.

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Golfers are becoming more aware of the benefits of being properly fit for their equipment. Longer distances, more accuracy, and lower scores can all be achieved by getting the right equipment for your swing. Although it is common place for many golfers, the fittings often stop at drivers and irons. Golfers neglect their fairway woods, wedges, putters, and importantly, hybrids. Getting a whole bag fitting is the best way to make sure there are no holes in your bag. Hybrids especially can be versatile clubs that can allow golfer to lay up, attack par-3 holes, and escape trouble from around the course. Matching the hybrid club head to a high performance shaft can unlock swing benefits you have likely never experienced if you have never been fit for a hybrid or tired the Graphite Design Tour AD hybrid shafts.

Each golf club loads and unloads differently. Hybrids have a wide range of clubhead weights, shapes, and configurations that require more attention that some golfers realize. The industry leader in hybrid shaft performance is, without question, Graphite Design. Their Tour AD DI Hybrid shaft is among the favorites for professional club fitters and professional players. Beyond the AD DI, Graphite Design also offers a slightly higher launching Tour AD IZ shaft and a hybrid specific AD HY (Hybrid) shaft. We put all three of these shafts to the test to see what differences they can offer to different golfers.

• High Launch – Graphite Design Tour AD HY
• Medium Launch – Graphite Design Tour AD IZ
• Low Launch – Graphite Design Tour AD DI

The Tour AD DI is unmistakable and the performance of the shaft matches. Made with high modulus aerospace quality carbon fiber and the Material Stiffness Integration (MSI) the Tour AD DI is a complete hybrid shaft offering. Billed as a mid launch, low to mid spin golf shaft, the AD DI will fit a wide range of golfers and swing styles. Notably, the AD DI is the only Graphite Design Hybrid offered in weights above 100-grams.

The Graphite Design Tour AD IZ is slightly higher launching compared to the Tour AD DI. The Tour AD IZ is well suited for golfers looking to gain more height for approaching greens, especially on longer holes. Golfers looking to elevate lower lofted hybrids will also love the efficiency of this shaft and how easy it is to swing. The AD IZ is the perfect complement to the AD DI and great for golfers looking to secure the middle part of their golf bag.

The AD HY hybrid shaft is the highest launching hybrid specific shaft from Graphite Design. The Tour AD HY is perfect for golfers that present slower speeds to the ball or that need to increase their launch angles coming from the fairways and roughs. If you struggle getting your golf ball into the air, the AD HY is the shaft for you.

Getting fit for your hybrids and then building the shaft to match your specific delivery conditions is the best route to ensure you get the most performance possible from your hybrids. Graphite Design shafts stand out as the best for golfers that demand performance throughout the middle of their golf bags. Other premium options are available but the matrix of the Tour AD DI, Tour AD IZ, and Tour AD HY offer almost everything golfers need in three easy models. My favorite is the Tour AD DI and I love the offering in my driving iron and hybrids. Overall, I saw better distance control and more accuracy coming from the fairway with the Tour AD DI over all competing hybrid shafts. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this shaft can be customized to different lengths and weights. Customized modifications can optimize shaft performance for individual players. I’d recommend consulting with a professional club fitter for personalized adjustments.

The warranty of this shaft is like a safety net for your game. Graphite Design offers a 1-year warranty for manufacturing defects. Customization options are available for length and weight, ensuring ideal swing characteristics and club compatibility.

I find that the Graphite Design Tour AD DI Hybrid Shaft is best suited for players with a smooth swing tempo and seeking a mid-high shot trajectory. The stiff flex and advanced graphite material properties contribute to its performance.

In comparison to other models, the torque of this shaft is lower, offering increased stability and control. Shaft customization allows for fine-tuning to match individual swing characteristics and playing styles, enhancing overall performance on the course.

Absolutely, this shaft is versatile and compatible with both hybrid and fairway wood clubs. Its design and flex make it a top choice for players seeking high performance across different clubs in their bag.

Each golfer is different, and those differences are exaggerated in the hybrid sections of the golf bag. As some of the longest clubs players frequently hit from the ground, hybrids can be the most difficult to get fit correctly. Do not just think that what shaft you put into your driver will be best as you move into other graphite shafts. Each club should fit a specific role and building it to fit you is the best approach. The complete offering Graphite Design has for golfers of all swing types and speeds is impressive. No matter what you are looking for, Graphite Design can dial you in with one of their Tour AD offerings. Low, middle, and high launch offerings make it easy to get your ideal flight. We recommend using a professional club fitter to help you find yours today.

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As the Founder of Golfers Authority Paul Liberatore Esq. has spent the last 7+ years writing about the best golf equipment or instruction from the top golf instructors in the world. He has been a contributing writer for Sports Illustrated Golf and GolfWRX. After graduating with honors from Purdue University, he realized that he had a passion for the golf business and the law. When he's not practicing law, or creating golf content on YouTube, he can be found on his syndicated Behind the Golf Brand podcast talking with the most prolific leaders in the golf industry. 

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Tour Edge Hot Launch C524 Iron Review

I had never struck a Tour Edge golf club before the Hot Launch C524 Irons arrived on my doorstep, so I was keen to see if they could perform as well as some of the best irons on the market for a fraction of the price.

Retailing for just $79.99/£65.00 per iron, the price tag certainly caught my eye as many irons in this category sell for far more than double that price. On first inspection out of the box, there were no signs of why that may be from an aesthetic point of view. Each iron was beautifully finished and looked great when I put them down in the playing position. A generous blade length and ample offset let me know that these were irons designed with playability in mind, but overall the dimensions and proportions were excellent and framed the ball nicely.

From a shelf appeal point of view, it is a case of nearly but not quite for me. I am generally someone who appreciates a minimalist approach to looks when it comes to golf equipment and the C524 irons are just a touch fussy for my tastes from the back. I don’t mind a subtle accent color but the bright blue badge just wasn’t for me, although that is just personal preference and some players may love it. I just feel that leaving that black or grey would have given the iron a slightly more premium look and feel.

In terms of the tech, there is quite a lot going on. At first glance, you could be forgiven for thinking that these were a hollow-body construction iron as there is no visual cavity, however, this is somewhat of an optical illusion. The cavity has simply been filled with Tour Edge’s VIBRCOR, which is a high-grade TPU designed to improve sound and feel. 

Additional toe weighting has been added to the set with the intention of stabilizing impact and providing additional ball speed on off-center strikes.

I tested the Tour Edge Hot Launch C524 irons at Saunton Golf Club , using my FullSwing KIT launch monitor and TaylorMade TP5 golf balls, both on the practice ground and out on the course.

Before I get into the launch monitor data, I wanted to give a special mention to the feel attributes of these irons. Impact provided a pleasant lively sensation but there was also a real depth to the strike that isn’t always present in the game-improvement iron category. For me, the Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal is still the gold standard in terms of feel in this genre, but quite honestly, when coupled with some excellent turf interaction, the C524 iron is not a million miles behind.

Launch monitor data was pretty strong across the board, with ball speed and distance competitive with just about anything else. With the 7-iron coming in at 29˚ it sits within the higher end of its peers loft-wise but still managed to produce a ball speed of 129.3mph for me with a mid-low launch and spin of 15.5˚ and 5412rpm respectively, which culminated in a healthy carry number of 188 yards. 

I did notice a slight right tendency in flight compared to some other game improvement irons which tend to feature more of a draw bias if anything, and I wonder whether that has anything to do with the additional toe weighting. It wasn't too severe, however, just something to note.

The Hot Launch C524 irons come with a stock steel option of the True Temper Elevate MPH95 shaft in R or S flex, and there are more weight and flex options with the Aldila Ascent PL stock graphite option. There are also three sizes of Lamkin grips to choose from.

Overall, I was very pleased with the performance and feel of the Tour Edge Hot Launch C524 irons, and when you factor in the price tag, I think there is some exceptional value for money to be had. In terms of raw performance data, I would feel comfortable putting them up against anything else in the game improvement category and be very confident they would hold their own.