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Review: graphite design tour ad mj shafts.

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When most equipment aficionados think of Graphite Design shafts, the first model that comes to mind is “the orange one,” officially known as the company’s Tour AD DI. It was the first of the company’s premium Tour AD series shafts, and has been used to win countless professional events worldwide — several by a golfer named Tiger.

For that reason, it’s the most widely known Graphite Design shaft, but it’s just one of the six Tour AD models the Japanese shaft maker currently offers .

Graphite Design’s Tour AD MJ shaft is the company’s newest model, and continues the company’s trend of releasing “complementary” shafts. In 2014, Graphite Design released the Tour AD MT (most golfers know it as “the yellow one”), which was designed with a softer tip section than most of the company’s Tour AD shafts to help golfers launch the ball higher — a response to today’s lower-spinning driver heads. The MJ, which will probably be known as “the “black and yellow one,” offers a lower bend point than the MT, with a slightly softer tip section to help golfers launch the ball even higher.

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Bill McPherson, vice president of Pro’s Choice shafts , Graphite Design’s U.S. distributor, calls the MJ “a step down in softness” from the MT. That makes it a good fit for golfers seeking a higher launch than the MT can provide with their driver, or as a fairway wood shaft that has a similar feel to the MT, yet offers the higher launch most golfers are seeking from their fairway woods.

Related: Our review of Graphite Design’s YS NanoReloaded shafts. 

The Tour AD MJ ($380) uses the company’s premium 50-ton carbon fiber material, as well as Graphite Design’s 3rd-generation Toray Nanoalloy material — called “DI Technology” — in the mid and tip section to improve stability. It’s available in five different flexes (R2, R1, R, S, and X) and four different weights (50, 60, 70 and 80 grams).

Comparing popular Tour AD-DI shafts

On GolfWRX, we talk a lot about certain shafts being lower-spinning or higher-spinning than other models, but it’s important to remember that results can (and probably will) vary depending on the individual.

If you look at my testing data below, which saw me hit 10 shots with four different Tour AD 7X shaft models (all 45.5 inches, tipped 0.5 inches) using the same adjustable driver head set to the same setting, you’ll see that I did not get the results that one would expect from the MJ. For some reason, I launched the MJ lower than the other Tour AD shafts.

Despite my “special case” status, however, I enjoyed the smooth feel of the MJ shaft, and preferred it to the BB and the MT.

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10 shots hit with each shaft (7X, tipped 0.5 inches). Driver used was Titleist’s 915D3 (9.5 degrees, C1 setting).

The numbers also show that I also produced slightly more swing speed and ball speed with the MJ and DI, compared to the other shafts. When golfers see that, it’s a clue that they’ve found a shaft that works well with their swing.

Looking more closely at the numbers, you can see that I launched the DI shaft an average of 1.7 degrees higher than the MJ, and with 100 rpm less spin. That being said, is it any surprise to you that I have a new driver and fairway wood being built with Tour AD-DI shafts?

Remember, these are just my results. Go get fit to see what model works best for you.

Specs and Fitting  Recommendations

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13 Comments

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Golfprodave

Aug 8, 2015 at 7:43 am

The TOUR AD DI seems a good match. If you wanted to try something different and stay within the GD TOUR AD family I would recommend you try the tour ad dj. It has similar spin with slightly higher launch charactistics than the DI

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Gary Rosenthal

Jul 2, 2015 at 6:08 pm

After months of demo-ing everything out there, I’ve had the AD MJ (in stiff regular) attached to my Taylormade R15 (10.5*) for a couple of weeks now.

Had the shaft tipped to 44 and 3/4 inches. Wonderfully vibrant feel–noticeably better than the stock Speeder that came with the club–and the stock shaft was by no means bad. And though 3/4 inches shorter than the stock Speeder, distance with the AD MJ is a surprisingly 6 or 7 yards longer than the stock shaft on good hits of both.

But aside from wonderful “feel,” the really great thing about this shaft/clubhead pairing is the accuracy: averaging 80% fairways hit, and even misses haven’t gotten me in trouble. This, plus the slightly shortened shaft, has resulted in a lot more confidence off the tee. So I’m loving the shaft, even though my driver swing speed would have suggested “regular” might have been a better fit.

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May 16, 2015 at 11:39 pm

249 carry not right w/ those numbers

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May 28, 2015 at 10:52 pm

But with the launch angle it seems about right

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May 16, 2015 at 5:53 pm

Reminds me of the Killer Bee driver from back in the day

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May 16, 2015 at 2:40 am

Looking at the launch angles I would suggest moving the setting to: C4 or even B4, or else, get a 10.5 degree head and use B1, if you prefer playing with a slightly open club face. My SS is 10 mph less than yours, Smash Factor pretty much the same, AOA: 0 to +5 degrees, launch angle: 10.5 to 15 degrees. Spin: 2250 – 2680 rpm. On Trackman I get the same lenghts as you, or even slightly longer. You would improve on your lenghts of the Tee by increasing your launch angle and focus on getting a positive AOA (Angle of Attac). I would say that you are loosing 20-30 yards, just by reading your data. I use the same head, stamped 10.5 degrees, actual loft in the sweet spot: 10.8, setting A1. 😉 Shaft: Black Tour AD DI 6S….Sweet! You’ve got room for improvement, for sure…..-Good luck!

Zak Kozuchowski

May 16, 2015 at 3:15 pm

Thanks for reading and for the feedback, Mats. Just to clarify, this test was not performed to optimize my launch monitor numbers. It was done to show the differences in launch and spin between the shafts.

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May 16, 2015 at 11:30 pm

I was going to comment the same as the other guys. My first thought when I saw the top of the chart was that launch angle must be 5 degrees or something. I launch at 13* with a 107 and 1.48 smash and I can break 300 the odd time (measured on flight scope and gc2 hmt). Good article though. Liked it.

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May 16, 2015 at 1:32 am

It’s good to see that they offer an in-between flex, the “stiff regular”. I almost always find the Regular flex to be too whippy, yet the stiff flex is usually a little bit too stiff, depending on brand. And my swing fits right in the middle of that recommended swing speed chart for that flex. Wish more companies had something like this.

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May 15, 2015 at 9:56 pm

249 max carry doesn’t seem to add up with 112SS. Anyone else?

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May 16, 2015 at 12:06 am

Spin is really low and launch angle is kinda low…..good swing speed but the ball is falling out of the air.

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May 15, 2015 at 6:56 pm

What head did you use in the tests?

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May 15, 2015 at 9:53 pm

10 shots hit with each shaft (7X, tipped 0.5 inches). Driver used was Titleist’s 915D3 (9.5 degrees, C1 setting).

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When Fujikura’s new Ventus TR Blue shaft launched in January 2022, we learned all about the updated construction and potential performance benefits compared to the original Ventus Blue. It was unclear at the time, however, exactly who would make the switch into the new TR design on the PGA Tour.

Well, we’re starting to get some answers.

Jordan Spieth , who’s been relatively slow to change into new products throughout his career, is among a handful of names making the change. Spieth conducted recent testing with a Ventus Blue TR 7 X shaft in his Titleist TS2 15-degree fairway wood, and he put it in play this week at the 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Titleist Tour representative J.J. Van Wezenbeeck, who works closely with Spieth on his equipment, said that Spieth came to the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) on Friday before the 2022 Pebble Beach Pro-Am for a check-up on his equipment. Since Spieth was previously playing Ventus Blue shafts in his Titleist metalwoods, he was intrigued by the new TR version.

As it turned out, Spieth found the new shaft to help with his transition and directional control.

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“Coming from Ventus Blue, anytime they update a shaft you’re just intrigued on that, and he liked how [the Ventus TR Blue] loaded compared to the original Ventus Blue for him,” Van Wezenbeeck told GolfWRX on Tuesday. “He felt like when he mishit it, there was a little more control. So that was a good option for him…we did a little bit of internal work on the head to make sure there’s enough spin, because want to make sure his 3 wood doesn’t have too low of spin. He liked how the TR reacted on mishits where the spin didn’t drop, and it had more consistent spin from swing to swing.”

Due to a new Spread Tow fabric in the butt-end section, which is essentially a checkerboard pattern of woven material, the torque on the TR version is 10 percent stiffer in the mid-to-grip end of the shaft. As a result, Fujikura says the TR shaft is designed to improve stability and consistency compared to the original Ventus Blue.

Based on Spieth’s results with the TR shaft during testing, it seems Fujikura’s case holds water.

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Spieth is using a Ventus Blue TR 7 X version in his fairway wood.

Pat McCoy, Director of Tour Operations at Fujikura, spoke with GolfWRX about the new shaft, and what players are seeing in their testing out on Tour.

“Compared to the original Ventus Blue, the TR has a stiffer mid-section and lower torque,” McCoy said. “Basically what the shaft does is it eliminates some of the dynamic loft. It eliminates some of the rotation. Obviously, the Ventus Blue was a very stable shaft and one of the best launching shafts we’ve ever had. And we just made it better.

“As far as ball speed and launch and spin, I’m not going to say it’s faster, but we have seen players who have achieved faster speeds with it. It provides more consistency and the ability to turn swing speed into ball speed better. And that’s it. It’s a little stiffer than the original Blue, and it’s a little bit weaker than the [Ventus Black]. It’s a ‘tweener. It gives you something in the middle, and depending upon loft and impact location, you get a better fit.”

The fairway wood shaft wasn’t the only potential change that Spieth will make in 2022, though.

In addition to putting the new Titleist Vokey SM9 wedges in the bag, Spieth is also considering adding another option to the top end of his bag.

Typically, Spieth changes between a hybrid and long irons, depending on course conditions. During the recent session at TPI, though, Spieth took a liking to Titleist’s U-505 wide-bodied driving iron. Ahead of the 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Spieth took a U-505 2-iron (Graphite Design AD-DI 105X shaft) out onto the course for testing.

“He’s experimenting with a U-505 this week (ahead of the event at Pebble Beach),” Van Wezenbeeck told GolfWRX. “He’s always gone between a hybrid and either a 2 iron, or a hybrid and 3 iron, and we brought out a 505 as kind of a third option on a week where he isn’t sure whether he should play an iron or a hybrid. The 505 being a wide body iron is kind of a blend between the two. And he was really intrigued with how high it launched on a standard shot, and he could flight it more off the tee, where as with a hybrid he can’t do.

“So on weeks he feels like there’s a lot of irons off the tee, he likes to play the iron. On weeks where there are a lot of shots into par 5s, he likes the hybrid. On weeks where there’s a little of both…he felt the 505 might be an option, so he was taking it on the golf course [on Tuesday] to see how it would react.”

While it’s unclear exactly when Spieth will break out the new U-505, it seems like it’ll certainly be in the rotation going forward. The Ventus TR Blue shaft, on the other hand, has already earned a starting spot in the bag this week.

These changes may seem minor to some, but it shows Spieth’s willingness to find small equipment tweaks to improve his game. For amateur golfers, use this as a lesson when gearing up for the new season. Go through your bag, test some of the new shaft and head options, and see where you can make improvements. Now is the perfect time to take inventory and get prepared.

MRC Shaft Shootout: Tensei CK Pro White, Kuro Kage XT and Diamana BF-Series

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The Tensei CK Pro White is the latest release from Mitsubishi Rayon Composites (MRC), a low-launch, low-spin shaft with a multi-material design that the company says improves the performance and feel of the shaft. Whereas most golf shafts use between 3-6 different materials in their construction, the Tensei CK Pro White is made from 11 different materials, giving MRC engineers greater precision in the shaft’s design.

Like MRC’s Tensei CK Pro Blue shafts, which produce a slightly higher-launching, higher-spinning ball flight, the CK Pro White uses MRC’s Carbon Fiber DuPont Kevlar Weave in the handle section of the shaft. The company says it increases the strength and stability of that part of the shaft, leading to better feedback.

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On the other end of the shaft, the tip section, MRC uses a boron-reinforced fiber. All low-launch, low-spin shafts have stiff-tip designs, but the addition of boron puts the Tensei CK Pro White in a class of its own when it comes to lowering launch angle and spin rate. The boron fiber also reduces torque, which can offer better energy transfer, more accuracy and better feedback — especially for skilled, high-swing-speed golfers.

Connecting and reinforcing those areas of the shafts is MRC’s low-resin content (LRC) prepreg. Prepreg is carbon fiber that’s been reinforced or “pre-impregnated” with resin, a glue that holds the material together when it’s formed into sheets and rolled into the form of a shaft. MRC says that its LRC has 15 percent more carbon fiber and 13 percent less resin than traditional prepregs, which allows MRC to make the Tensei CK Pro White stronger without adding extra weight to the shaft. MRC also uses high-modulus, 40-ton prepreg in the Tensei CK Pro White’s design, which like LRC is thinner, stronger and lighter than traditional prepregs.

The addition of boron helps MRC make the tip of Tensei CK Pro White shaft stiffer and lower in torque.

The addition of boron helps MRC make the tip of Tensei CK Pro White shaft stiffer and lower in torque.

In the EI chart below, you can see how the Tensei CK Pro White’s bend profile compares to the CK Pro Blue. The main differences are its slightly stiffer tip and mid sections, as well as its slightly softer butt section. That gives the CK Pro White a higher “kick point” than the CK Pro Blue. Generally, the higher the kick point of a shaft, the lower its launch conditions. That’s why the Tensei CK Pro White is a lower-launching, lower-spinning shaft than the Tensei CK Pro Blue.

The Shootout 

Just how much lower launching and lower spinning is the Tensei CK Pro White than MRC’s latest premium driver shafts? I put it to the test against the company’s Kuro Kage XT and Diamana BF-Series, which like the CK Pro White are PGA Tour-quality shafts that sell for about $400 each. All three shafts tested were built to my spec: 70TX, tipped 1 inch at a finished length of 45.5 inches.

I tested the three shafts on Trackman 4 at the Launch Pad at Carl’s Golfland in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. After warming up, I hit 10 drives with each shaft, and whittled my shots down to the most similar five to help illustrate the differences. Premium balls were used for the test, and results were normalized.

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MRC’s Kuro Kage XT uses a stouter iteration of the company’s famed “Blue Board” bend profile, and in that regard it’s quite similar to the Diamana BF-Series. That’s what makes the shafts a little higher launching and higher spinning than the Tensei CK Pro White. The Kuro Kage XT has a much different feel than both, however, due to its use of an elastic wire made of Titanium and Nickel that MRC calls “TiNi” wire.

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In the Kuro Kage XT, the TiNi wire is added to the bottom 13 inches of the shaft, where it adds stability, but it also serves another purpose. Its elasticity allows the bottom end of the shaft to better load and unload during the downswing to help improve energy transfer. That’s what gives the Kuro Kage XT its more active feel, at least compared to the boron-infused tip section of the Tensei CK Pro White, which by design offer no elasticity.

The Diamana BF-Series also uses boron in its tip section, and its combined with a new, aerospace-grade fiber called MR-70 to create what MRC says is a first-of-its-kind hybrid prepreg. MR-70, which is manufactured by parent company Mitsubishi Chemical, is 20 percent stronger and has 10 percent more modulus than similar fibers, MRC says .  The handle section of the BF-Series is reinforced with MRC’s Pitch Fiber, which functions to boost energy transfer like the CK Pro White’s Carbon Fiber DuPont Kevlar Weave.

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In terms of launch conditions, the best fit for me was the Diamana BF-Series. It launched the ball a little higher than the Tensei CK Pro White, and added a little spin to help keep my drives in the air. It was also easier to swing than the Tensei CK Pro White, helping me more easily hit a draw while offering an even smoother feel due to its less rigid tip and mid sections.

To recap, if you need to lower your launch conditions, the Tensei CK Pro White is one of the most intriguing new MRC options to help you do so. Need a higher ball flight? Try the Diamana BF-Series. And if you want a radically different feel, give the Kuro Kage XT a try.

Have a question? Let me know in the comments section below and I’ll do my best to answer as many as I can. 

Weights and Flexes

  • Tensei CK Pro White: 60 (R, S, TX), 70 (S, TX), 80 (TX)
  • Kuro Kage XT: 50 (R, S, X, TX), 60 (R, S, X, TX), 70 (S, X, TX), 80 (S, X, TX)
  • Diamana BF-Series: 50 (R, S, X), 60 (R, S, X, TX), 70 (S, X, TX), 80 (S, X, TX)

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Review: KBS Tour FLT Shafts

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Pros:  FLT shafts use a flighted design, which helps golfers launch their long irons higher and with more spin. The FLT short-iron shafts provide a more penetrating trajectory for more control.

Cons: FLT shaft flexes correspond with weight, so golfers may not be able to match their desired shaft weight with their desired flex.

Who They’re For: Golfers who need more spin or more launch from their long irons to optimize their trajectory. Everyone from beginners to PGA Tour players can use the shafts effectively, but they’ll be most popular with golfers with moderate-to-slow swing speeds, or any golfer who generates low-spin launch conditions.

Selecting the proper iron shafts is one of the most important equipment decisions golfers make. It’s an issue of quantity. Most golfers carry about 7-8 irons in their bag, so if they choose the wrong iron shaft, they’ve made the game harder than it needs to be with half or more of their clubs.

The good news is that there’s a wider selection of quality iron shafts than there has ever been, with recent growth in models that are designed to help golfers hit their iron shots higher and farther, while still maintaining PGA Tour-quality consistency and feel.

KBS is one of the leading steel shaft manufacturers, and already offered a wide variety of models prior to its newest shaft launch. Company representatives felt KBS was lacking a product for a particular segment of golfers, however, so it developed its new FLT shafts.

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FLT shafts ($31.95 each) have a flighted design, which helps certain golfers optimize the performance of each iron their bag. The long irons shafts have progressively softer tip sections, which helps golfers increase their launch angle and spin rates with those clubs. For the right golfer, the design will help them hit their iron shots farther, and stop shots on the green more quickly. In the short irons, where height and spin are easier for golfers to generate, the FLT shafts are stiffer, which creates the flatter trajectory most golfers prefer with their scoring clubs. The crossover point between the higher-launching long irons and lower-launching short irons is the 7 iron.

Like all KBS shafts, FLT models have a constant weight, which means that long iron shafts and short iron shafts will be roughly the same weight through the set. Shaft weight is dependent on flex, however, as softer-flex models are lighter than stiffer-flex models. So if you’re looking for a really heavy, regular-flex shaft or a really light, extra-stiff-flex shaft, these aren’t for you.

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Keep in mind that KBS shafts do not have reinforced tip sections like many other iron shafts, which gives them a slightly higher balance point and can decrease swing weight by 1-2 points. I personally like the feel of KBS shafts and their slightly higher balance point, but some golfers won’t.

For this review, I tested the new FLT shafts head to head against KBS Tour shafts of the same flex and weight (130X) in 4 irons, 6 irons and pitching wedges. Each of the shafts were installed in Callaway’s Apex Pro ’16 irons , and were built to my specifications (standard grips, standard length, 1-degree strong lofts, 1-degree flat lie angles).

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I performed my testing at the Launch Pad at Carl’s Golfland in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., where I hit the 4 irons, 6 irons and pitching wedges on Trackman IV with premium golf balls. I hit 3-6 solid shots with each iron, and then removed the outliers from the final data in an attempt to compare only the most similar strikes. Results were normalized.

As you can see from the data, there was a significant difference in the flight of the 4 irons with the two different shafts, but less of a difference with the 6 irons and pitching wedges.

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As expected, the FLT shafts caused 4 iron shots to launch higher (0.8 degrees) and with more spin (729 rpm) than the KBS Tour shafts. I’m not a low-spin player, which is one of the target audiences for this shaft, so the added launch and spin of the FLT shafts caused my 4 iron shots to fly shorter. Golfers who launch their irons too low or with too little spin, however, will likely see a distance increase when using the FLT shafts.

As I moved closer to the short end of the set, the two shafts started to perform more similarly. Theoretically, the 6 iron shots with the FLT shafts should have launched slightly higher and spun more than 6 iron shots with the KBS Tour shafts, but I actually saw a slightly lower launch angle (0.5 degrees) with the FLT. The spin was higher, though, by 211 rpm. With the pitching wedges, the results were again quite similar. The FLT launched 0.9 degrees higher, but actually spun 271 rpm less than the KBS Tour shafts.

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Stepping back from the numbers, I was impressed with how similar the feel was between the KBS Tour and FLT shafts. Yes, I could feel that the FLT shafts were more active in the tip with the 4 irons, but they felt nearly the same in the 6 irons. By the time I got to the pitching wedges, the two shafts were indistinguishable. The KBS Tour is considered one of the better-feeling iron shafts currently available, so KBS’ ability to replicate that feel in the FLT will be a plus for the majority of interested golfers.

Looking more broadly, trends in shaft design tends to go hand-in-hand with trends in club head design, and the FLT shafts are no exception. Equipment manufacturers continue to strengthen the lofts of their distance irons; they have to in order balance the launch equation, as their faster ball speeds create a higher launch angle and more spin.

While the improvements to iron design have allowed golfers to hit their mid and short irons farther, many golfers continue to struggle to hit their long irons high enough or consistently enough for them to be effective. And based on my testing results, it’s clear that the FLT shafts can make long irons more playable for certain golfers, and maybe even keep long irons in a golfer’s bag that might otherwise be kicked out for higher-flying hybrids or fairway woods.

As always, I recommend that golfers get properly fit for iron shafts, which means visiting a reputable club fitter in your area. So if you’re in the market for new irons or iron shafts, you can get started by going through KBS’ Online Fit System , which upon completion lists KBS-certified dealers in your area.

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Tour AD MJ Shafts

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Designed and manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters, the Tour AD MJ wood shaft is available in 50g R2, R1 and S flex, 60g SR, S and X flex, 70g S and X flex and 80g S and X flex.

The Tour AD MJ utilizes premium, aerospace quality 50t carbon-fiber materials to provide the best performing shaft available. Designed with a softer tip and stiffer mid to butt section to promote a higher launch condition and low/mid spin, the Tour AD MJ also utilizes the 3 rd generation version of the Toray Nano-alloy material technology known as “ DI Technology ” in the tip section of the shaft for additional shaft stability, exceptional feel and precise ball control.  Try the new Tour AD MJ , it might just make a M A J OR impact on your game today. 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.

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Features & Technology:

  • DI TECHNOLOGY- Consisting of the advanced, 3rd generation of Toray Composites NANOALLOY Material 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.

Bend Profile:

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Performance:

  • Designed to promote Mid to Mid/High launch angles with Low/Mid ball spin rates.
  • 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.
  • Always leave a minimum of 0.5″ of the parallel tip section of the shaft above the hosel to maintain shaft durability and prevent shaft failure/breakage.  For example, if the head has a hosel bore depth of 1.5″ and the shaft has a parallel tip length of 3.0″, the tip trim length should not exceed 1.0″.
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Graphite design tour ad mj driver shaft, by russ ryden, fit2score, a dallas fort worth club fitter & club maker the golf center at the highlands, carrollton texas.

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The Tour AD MJ utilizes premium, aerospace quality 50t carbon-fiber materials to provide the best performing shaft available. Designed with a softer tip and stiffer mid to butt section to promote a higher launch condition and low/mid spin, the Tour AD MJ also utilizes the 3rd generation version of the Toray NANOALLOY material technology known as “DI Technology” in the tip section of the shaft for additional shaft stability, exceptional feel and precise ball control. Try the new Tour AD MJ, it might just make a MAJOR impact on your game today.

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The Tour AD DI model is the first Graphite Design shaft design that was integrated with Toray Company’s original NANOALLOY material technology in the tip section of the shaft. This material technology has now come to be known as “DI Technology”. This unique material technology promotes additionally shaft stability without the loss of feel and allows the player to create greater club head speed and thus greater ball speed while still providing exceptional feel and control.

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LPGA Kia Classic Winner Swings Graphite Design Tour AD MJ to Victory

Carlsbad, CA  – Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the LPGA Kia Classic, held at Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad, CA was playing a  Graphite Design Tour AD MJ  wood shaft in her XXIO Driver.

“Congratulations to the 2021 Kia Classic champion for trusting Graphite Design Tour AD shafts for her 21st professional win. Graphite Design shafts continue to show that their Accuracy and Distance deliver performance under pressure”, stated Erik Boysen, V.P. of Tour Promotions, Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc.

Designed and manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters, the Tour AD MJ wood shaft is available in 50g R2, R1 and S flex, 60g SR, S and X flex, 70g S and X flex and 80g S and X flex.

The Tour AD MJ utilizes premium, aerospace quality 50t carbon-fiber materials to provide the best performing shaft available. Designed with a softer tip and stiffer mid to butt section to promote a higher launch condition and low/mid spin, the Tour AD MJ also utilizes the 3rd generation version of the Toray Nano-alloy material technology known as “DI Technology” in the tip section of the shaft for additional shaft stability, exceptional feel and precise ball control.  Try the new Tour AD MJ, it might just make a MAJOR impact on your game today.

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New for 2015, Graphite Design introduces the newest member of the Tour AD premium line of golf shafts, the Tour AD MJ. The Graphite Design Tour AD MJ wood shaft model is engineered to promote a mid/high launch angle and low/mid ball spin, perfect for today's low-spinning driver heads.

Designed and manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters. The Tour AD MJ utilizes premium, aerospace quality 50t carbon-fiber materials to provide the best performing shaft available. Designed with a softer tip and stiffer mid to butt section to promote a higher launch condition and low/mid spin, the Tour AD MJ also utilizes the 3rd generation version of the Toray NANOALLOY material technology known as “DI Technology” in the tip section of the shaft for additional shaft stability, exceptional feel and precise ball control. Try the new Tour AD MJ, it might just make a MAJOR impact on your game today.

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Graphite Design Tour AD CQ Shaft Review

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I (T_Fity) used the Graphite Design Tour AD CQ Shaft for 6 rounds of golf in TX this winter. I’ve also been able to hit it indoors on the 2nd Swing Golf simulators.  It was able to CONQUEST my driver for even better driving statistics.

This is the definitive Graphite Design Tour AD CQ Shaft Review for 2023.

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Designed and manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters, the new Graphite Design Tour AD CQ has a very sleek appeal. The distinctive bands of a Graphite Design Tour AD CQ shaft are Gold and Red set on a Jet Black runway. As usual, this color combination goes with pretty much anything you want to hit. 

The new Graphite Design Tour AD CQ Shaft is everything you would expect from a Tour AD shaft. Feel is always subject to the person making the comments, but this shaft is yet again an instant winner for the response it has when loading and unloading during the swing. Being an updated replacement to the Tour AD MJ model (Softer tip shaft that would promote higher launch and a bit more spin), this profile is described as Firm Butt Section – Firm MidSection and Medium+ Tip Section. I like how all the shafts for Graphite Design can be compared by Stiffness using the 3 zones of the shaft. From the perspective of a Fitter, the entire line up of Graphite Design shafts are laid out, so before you even try the shaft you can identify the key elements you need for the best fit.

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The new Graphite Design Tour AD CQ Shaft is designed as a mid to high launch with mid spin characteristics. This was a huge bonus for my driver game. I’ve been trying to get more launch and spin to optimize my ball flight in the long game. Looking back on my driving stats for the 6 rounds I played with the Tour AD CQ, I found 66% of the fairways, compared to the 6 rounds before which was only 53% of the fairways. One of the trends we have seen in the last decade with Drivers is to reduce spin for longer straighter shots. Something I’ve noticed over my last 5 or 6 drivers is the lack of spin keeping the ball in the air longer. Sure it’s nice to see the ball roll out another 10-15 yards on a firm fairway, but the new Tour AD CQ can help get more of that launch and spin for today’s low spin equipment.

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The Graphite Design Tour AD CQ Shaft features a new Nitta 2G-Namd carbon fiber material technology in the butt end of the shaft. Nitta 2G-Namd is a modern carbon nanotube technology material that binds the fibers tighter together than standard carbon materials. This results in a higher degree of energy transfer thru the golf club and a more solid impact because it’s main purpose is vibration dampening. 

Along with the new Nitta 2G-Namd material is Graphite Design’s proprietary M aterial S tiffness I ntegration ( MSI ) design philosophy and technology. The way each layer of material is used helps create the unmistakable feel and performance in all Graphite Design shafts. This attention to detail in production is what makes Graphite Design one of the industry leaders.

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With 34 years of Tour proven A ccuracy & D istance… Maybe it’s time for you to experience the difference a premium, Graphite Design shaft can make!  If you need a CONQUEST in your driving game, check out the Graphite Design Tour AD CQ Shaft .

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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.

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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.

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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

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The AD VR has a lower kick point than the EvenFlow Black and less action overall, in my opinion.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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/

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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/

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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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Review: ‘MJ the Musical,’ starting something at the Orpheum

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Michael Jackson died in 2009. But he remains so instantaneously recognizable that the playbill for the national tour of a Micheal Jackson jukebox musical — now playing at the Orpheum in Minneapolis — does not include his name, or even the show’s name, on its cover.

Instead, against a red background, it simply shows an ink sketch of Jackson, in a fedora hat and white glove, popping up onto his iconic toe stand.

Michael Jackson is still so famous that the appearance of the glove during the musical produces hoots, hollers and thunderous applause; I am convinced a fellow audience member wept on seeing it.

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“MJ the Musical” has a script from Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage, and her telling features flashbacks and dream-like sequences dramatizing Jackson’s turbulent life. The show is framed around an MTV crew shooting a documentary during the final days of rehearsal for Jackson’s 1992 “Dangerous” tour.  

Jamaal Fields-Green played the adult Jackson, referred to as “MJ,” for the performance I saw. The role is taxing, requiring the performer to sing like Jackson, move like Jackson and talk with Jackson’s iconic, giggling whisper. Fields-Green excels at most, although I don’t think anyone could master the King of Pop’s idiolect.  

In general, the cast is the musical’s strongest asset, and often its most ingenious element. Most of the performers play multiple characters, and this is purposeful — characters double each other, thematically and biographically.

For example, actor Devin Bowles plays both Jackson’s choreographer and his legendarily abusive father and manager, Joe Jackson. There are moments when Bowles, as the choreographer, suddenly stands like Joe, his voice shifts to Joe’s, and the adult Jackson tumbles into a flashback.  

These scenes are mostly built around Jackson’s most recognizable songs, and Nottage and director Christopher Wheeldon effectively use them to tell Jackson’s story.

But they also serve as massive spectacles, rivaling that of the King of Pop’s own concerts. Songs include “I Want You Back,” “Smooth Criminal” and “Beat It,” and they’re staged to showcase the talent of the ensemble. The cast is equally comfortable filling the stage with the mechanical robot dancing of Jackon’s “Soul Train era” and the angular, Fosse-inspired moves of his later work.

Along with being perhaps the most famous entertainer in history, Jackson was also tabloid fodder, and it’s impossible to stage Jackson’s life and ignore the many lurid stories told about him.

The play addresses some of these, including his pill addiction, plastic surgeon and accusations of skin bleaching.

But the show is set in 1992, which feels intentional: It was a year before allegations of child sexual abuse were made public.

It’s difficult to distill the life of a public figure into a two-act stage play, especially one filled with musical numbers. The show’s creators will necessarily be forced to pick and choose what stories they tell.

But “MJ” ends on the eve of something intrinsically linked to Jackson’s legacy. I’m still grappling with this. Especially since the show details Jackson’s own experience of abuse, which raises the specter of the accusations made against Jackson.

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When she started working on the play, Lynn Nottage told the Daily Mail that she found some of the accusations against Jackson to be credible.

When asked if the show’s producers would allow her to address the subject, she answered “I hope so … I think it would be a dishonor to the complexity of who he is and the situation [he was in] to gloss over everything. But how we do it, I don't know.”

They simply didn’t.

The show struggles with Jackson’s complexity in general, seeking to dramatize heavy moments in Jackson’s life while also feeling like an arena concert.

“MJ” struggles with these tonal shifts, and with the strange ellipses where it refuses to discuss parts of Jackson’s life altogether. But it succeeds magnificently in evoking the power of Jackson as a performer. The incredible dancing, the projections, the set and the lighting make you feel like you are a rider on a state-of-the-art theme park ride.

Ultimately, the show makes good on a promise that Jackson makes at the start of the play: He wants the focus of his story to be on his music.

But it leaves you wondering — should it have been?

MJ the Musical is currently playing at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis through May 26.  

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All we know is that, when this low-level British diplomat (who, like all the British characters, whether they hail from London or pine for Yorkshire, speaks in Portuguese) shows up at Mandalay train station, it is 1918, near midnight and he is drunk. The next day, when he goes to pick Molly up from her arriving steamship, his nerve suddenly fails, and before he even claps eyes on her, he scarpers onto the next ship bound for Singapore.

This is the story of “Grand Tour,” but it is not the half of “Grand Tour.” From the beginning, Gomes’ eccentric, puckish sensibilities are in evidence, with every beautifully rendered black-and-white, period-set interior alternating with bustling, bristling contemporary footage of the various towns and countries featured. Between 1918 and now, some of them have changed their names — Burma is now Myanmar, Siam is now Thailand — but none have changed their spirit, a fact that the seemingly reckless but actually deceptively meticulous construction makes clear.

Sometimes in color, sometimes in monochrome, with the narrators speaking the local lingo and knitting Edward and Molly’s colonial-era stories into the Asia of today, we get gorgeous on-the-fly snapshots of modern life across the continent. A rickety Rangoon ferris wheel propelled by hand (and foot). Workers untangling the wires atop Saigon’s overloaded telephone poles. Old Chinese men playing mahjong; Filipino locals riding tuktuks; Lunar New Year fireworks exploding over the Saigon skyline; a portly man in a restaurant moving himself to tears with his karaoke rendition of “My Way” before returning to his noodles, dabbing at wet eyes.

The film also has a recurring motif in the puppet shows that seemingly every culture has developed, and developed differently, as a storytelling medium. There are marionettes and paper silhouettes and two-person representations of — are they turkeys? Ostriches? Who knows? But that we always see the puppeteers as much as we see their puppets seems appropriate to the sense we get, throughout this overflowing cornucopia of worldly pleasures, of a single intelligence, a particular curiosity and a uniquely skewed sense of humor unifying so much that, in our darker moods, might seem actually to divide us.

Gomes shot this extraordinary film in an extraordinary way. Hampered by Covid-era restrictions, a lot of the modern footage — credited to three cinematographers in Rui Poças, Sayombhu Mukdeeprom and Guo Liang — was directed remotely, while the period segments, whether in bamboo forests or Raffles Hotel or aboard a ship whose captain speaks in six different languages over the mooing of a cargo hold full of cows, were creations on a sound stage. But even aside from the occasional deliberate anachronism — like a cellphone dropped in a forest when Molly is on the verge of catching up to Edward — and despite the brash collisions of stock and style, and scripted fiction and found-footage reality, “Grand Tour” is a remarkably coherent, if richly complex experience.

Reviewed at Cannes Film Festival (Competition). May 22, 2024. Running time: 129 MIN.

  • Production: (Portugal-Italy-France) An Uma Pedra no Sapato production in co-production with Vivo film, Shellac, Cinéma Defacto. (World sales: Match Factory, Cologne.) Producer: Filipa Reis. Executive Producer: João Miller Guerra. Co-producers: Marta Donzelli, Gregorio Paonessa, Thomas Ordonneau, Tom Dercourt. 
  • Crew: Director: Miguel Gomes. Screenplay: Mariana Ricardo, Telmo Churro, Maureen Fazendeiro, Miguel Gomes. Camera: Rui Poças, Sayombhu Mukdeeprom, Guo Liang. Editors: Telmo Churro, Pedro Filipe Marques.
  • With: Crista Alfaiate, Gonçalo Waddington, Cláudio da Silva, Lang Khê Tran. (Portuguese, Chinese, Thai, French, Burmese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Japanese dialogue)

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With 5 global tour wins during the 2015 season, the Graphite Design Tour AD MJ shaft has made a big splash. We're looking for 4 GolfWRXers to test these shafts in their driver and report back the results. Interested? Read how to apply below.

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Rogue 110 MSI 60X Zero Niceville, FL Callaway BB Alpha 815 DBD 10.5* Yes 7X Tipped .5 inches with current Callaway tip, would like it to play 45" I log plenty of rounds and can also get access to a Trackman.

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[list] [*]What's in your current bag? I have a quiver of shafts - Currently Matrix 7M3 X [*]Your current handicap? 7 [*]Where are you located? (City, State, Country) North Kingstown, RI [*]What driver will you be installing this in? Either 9.5 JetSpeed or 10.5 SLDR [*]If chosen, do you agree to participate in an ongoing Graphite Design Tour AD MJ review thread where you are required to take and post quality photos and give a review and feedback on the shaft? Absolutely [*]Desired weight/flex combo (see attached spec sheet PDF for specs) 7X - Can compare to Accra CS1, Matrix Red & Black Tie, Speeder 7.3, DI-6X [*]Include any tipping and specify OEM adapter tip TaylorMade [*]Last, include how you'd test to show fellow GolfWRXers the benefits of the Tour AD MJ. I can log rounds - hit side by side comparisons and possibly get on Flightscope [/list]

stribs

PING TFC 707D Stiff shaft 3.9 Detroit, MI PING i20 9.5* Of course 6S Play to 45" Test on course and at range, also access to Trackman at range

Elements Chrome / Speeder tour spec evolution 661X 6 Cleveland, Ohio R15 430 Absolutely 6 S Standard tipping with R15 tip play to 44.75" I have access to two courses at any time where I have logged hundreds of rounds that have lots of different weather conditions, including wind, firm and soft fariways and lots of lines one could take. I play 5 times a week, know where my drives usually end up, a world class range for testing and have been waiting for the chance to participate in a wrx thread like this.

Mayfield Sand Ridge CC Stealth Plus 9 Ventus TR Red 6S

Apex UW 17* AD-DI 7S 

Sim2 4 Rescue AD-DI 85S

ZX5 MKII 4-6 / ZX7 MKII 7-P Modus Limited 115

SM9 Raw 50-54-58

Spider Hydroblast short slant 

[list] [*]What's in your current bag? Ping G30 LS Tec 10.5* Tour 65S [*]Your current handicap? 6 [*]Where are you located? Waukesha, WI [*]What driver will you be installing this in The above G30 [*]If chosen, do you agree to participate in an ongoing Graphite Design Tour AD MJ review thread where you are required to take and post quality photos and give a review and feedback on the shaft?YES! [*]Desired weight/flex combo (see attached spec sheet PDF for specs) ADMJ7-S [*]Include any tipping and specify OEM adapter tip no tipping Ping G30 adapter [*]Last, include how you'd test to show fellow GolfWRXers the benefits of the Tour AD MJ. Access to a launch monitor and can log multiple weekly rounds. [/list]

Judge Smails

Judge Smails

[list] [*]Full bag is below. Driver is currently a 915D3 10.5 with a Tour AD DI 7X (I also keep my 910D3 around) [*]H'Cap 6.2 [*]Boston/Burlington, VT [*]Titleist 915D3 [*]Absolutely! [*]7X [*]Titleist Tip, 1/2 tipping [*]The benefit I could offer I hope is that I have extensive experience with both the DI 6x, 7x and 8x and BB 6x and 7x in the driver and have also played the DI, DJ and MJ in fairway woods. Many members here have played at least one shaft in the Tour AD series and want to know how the other offerings stack up on a comparative basis, which I could offer. I'd be glad to spend extensive time testing on the range and course. [/list]

Tsi3 10* ________ Tsi2 16.5* Ventus Blue TR 8s

818h2 21* Atmos Black 9s

Nike Vapor Fly Pro 4 iron

TM P7MC PW-7, P770 6-5

SM6 53* F SM9 59* L

Kenny Gianinni G2 Chubby

joey2aces

[list] [*]What's in your current bag? Ping G30 SF TEC Anmakara Attitude XS [*]Your current handicap? 7 [*]Where are you located? Syracuse, NY [*]What driver will you be installing this in G30 SF TEC [*]If chosen, do you agree to participate in an ongoing Graphite Design Tour AD MJ review thread where you are required to take and post quality photos and give a review and feedback on the shaft? without a doubt! [*]Desired weight/flex combo (see attached spec sheet PDF for specs) ADMJ6X [*]Include any tipping and specify OEM adapter tip no tipping, I play my driver at 44.75" and would need G30 adapter [*]Last, include how you'd test to show fellow GolfWRXers the benefits of the Tour AD MJ. I have access to flightscope for numbers and I would test against 3-4 of the 'popular' shafts on the market plus the stock shaft [*] [/list]

Ping G400 Max AD IZ 6s 2016 TI M2 HL AD IZ 7s M2 4h AD DI 8s Ping G400 5hy ADDI 9s 718 TMB 6-Gap Modus 130s Scratch 53 Modus 125 Scratch 57 Modus 125 PXG 03x 60* Modus 125 Scotty Cameron Custom 009 HHH [url="http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/982109-joes-witb-set-for-2014-update-2015/#entry10682349"]WITB Link[/url]

youngunz5840

youngunz5840

[list] [*]What's in your current bag? UST Chrome 6f5T [*]Your current handicap? estimated 15 [*]Where are you located? (City, State, Country) Santa Clara CA USA [*]What driver will you be installing this in? G30 LS TEC 9* [*]If chosen, do you agree to participate in an ongoing Graphite Design Tour AD MJ review thread where you are required to take and post quality photos and give a review and feedback on the shaft? Yes and then some [*]Desired weight/flex combo (see attached spec sheet PDF for specs) 6X [*]Include any tipping and specify OEM adapter tip Ping G30 Tip [*]Last, include how you'd test to show fellow GolfWRXers the benefits of the Tour AD MJ. [*]I would go out and hit multiple balls on holes with both my current shaft and the Tour AD MJ to show dispersion and distance. I would also go to the nearest launch monitor that I can use to do the same to give both real life and data driven numbers. [/list]

Aldila RIP Phenom 55 stiff 10 East Moline, IL Taylormade R1 Yes 7x standard Taylormade Would compare statistics from course play on my game golf device.

[color=#800000]Titleist 913d3 8.5*[/color] [color=#0000ff]Adams 13.5[/color] [color=#696969]TM RBZ 3 Hy[/color] [color=#800000]Titleist 714 AP2 4-PW[/color] [color=#0000ff]Vokey SM5 50*/Ping Tour S 56*/Vokey SM5 60*[/color] [color=#696969]Ping Scottsdale TR Shea[/color]

Bdmac79

Tour AD-DI 6 S 5 Chicago, IL 915D3 9.5 Yes 65 S Titleist 915 - standard tipping and length I will compare actual ball flight differences with included launch monitor date re: spin/launch, etc.

TSR3 10*/AD-DI 6x TSR2 15*/AD-DI 7x TS2 19*/AD-IZ 85x

T200 4/AD-IZ 95x

T100 5-9/PX LZ SM9 46F, 50F, 54S, 60M/PX LZ

SC NP2 Tour CT Custom

oneaugusta

Oban Kiyoshi Purple Handicap 8 Crawfordsville, Indiana Titleist 915 d2 Yes for sure 6S Titleist driver tip, straight in Would test on course and flightscope data versus my current shaft

Titleist TSR2 GD UB 6S TEE CB5 4 wood Fubuki Tour Srixon ZX7 5-pw Nippon Modus 120 Miura custom raw 50 54, 56 Nippon WV 125

David Mills SG Dale Pencil flowneck David Mills Custom torched Heritage SS flow neck David Mills Custom Carbon flow neck Hertitage V2 with Nitride finish David Mills Carbon Ming V3 pencil flow neck Byron Rincon DH89

Yosef

[list] [*]What's in your current bag? [b]Titleist 909 D3 with Aldila RIP alpha Tour X 70 (9.5 loft)[/b] [*]Your current handicap? [b]2.8[/b] [*]Where are you located? [b]Charlotte, NC[/b] [*]What driver will you be installing this in?[b] I will purchase a new Titleist head[/b] [*]If chosen, do you agree to participate in an ongoing Graphite Design Tour AD MJ review thread where you are required to take and post quality photos and give a review and feedback on the shaft? [b]Absolutely![/b] [*]Desired weight/flex combo (see attached spec sheet PDF for specs) [b]ADMJ7-X[/b] [*]Include any tipping and specify OEM adapter tip: [b]Tip one inch and Titleist adapter[/b] [*]Last, include how you'd test to show fellow GolfWRXers the benefits of the Tour AD MJ[b]Testing head to head with other shafts in the stable, range testing, on course testing, and hopefully some videos[/b] [/list]

TSR3 8 - Ventus Black 6x TaylorMade Stealth + 15 - Ventus TR 8x Titleist TSR3 19 - Ventus Black 10TX  Titleist T100 4-PW - Modus 3 120x SM9 50, 56, 60 - Modus 3 120x Spider Tour

Kenny Lee Puckett

Kenny Lee Puckett

Yeah, ok, I guess I could do it. I have played Graphite Design Tour AD MD, Tour AD DI, and Tour AD BB. So I could comment with a point of reference on this new product and it's performance out in the field. Please, why don't you just PM me for the rest of the details. Thank you. [url="https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=mFSBWbgrfUk"]https://m.youtube.co...e&v=mFSBWbgrfUk[/url] current audition tape.

mattuop

[list] [*]What's in your current bag? Fujikura Pro 63 stiff [*]Your current handicap? 3.3 [*]Where are you located? San Diego, Ca, USA [*]What driver will you be installing this in? Ping i25 [*]If chosen, do you agree to participate in an ongoing Graphite Design Tour AD MJ review thread where you are required to take and post quality photos and give a review and feedback on the shaft? With pleasure [*]Desired weight/flex combo (see attached spec sheet PDF for specs). Stiff 60g [*]Include any tipping and specify OEM adapter tip. Adapter for Ping i25 [*]Last, include how you'd test to show fellow GolfWRXers the benefits of the Tour AD MJ. Think there needs to be a combination of launch monitor and on course comparisons. I'd compared it to my current Fujikura and another UST I have sitting around on a lush course and a hard and fast course. This comparison would utilize gps and a rangefinder to give all the data possible. I'd try to test it in every condition possible. I'll also test everything on a GC2 launch monitor and give the results. [/list]

Callaway Epic Sub Zero with Rogue Max Cobra F6 Baffler Ping g30 19*, 22*, 26* hybrids Cobra Forged Tec 6i-GW Ping Glide WS 54* and 60* Evnroll ER7

cphrey

[list] [*]What's in your current bag? JetSpeed 10.5 TP Matrix 7m3 X or SLDR Mini Driver 10.5 Kuro Kage 60 S (tipped to s+) [*]Your current handicap? 8.7 [*]Where are you located? (City, State, Country) Denver, CO USA [*]What driver will you be installing this in? JetSpeed or SLDR Mini 10.5, probably the mini. [*]If chosen, do you agree to participate in an ongoing Graphite Design Tour AD MJ review thread where you are required to take and post quality photos and give a review and feedback on the shaft? YES! [*]Desired weight/flex combo (see attached spec sheet PDF for specs) ADMJ7-X [*]Include any tipping and specify OEM adapter tip- Mini driver is bonded, will prep for 2 wood, so tip .5 inches to 1 inch and play at 43-43.5 inches [*]Last, include how you'd test to show fellow GolfWRXers the benefits of the Tour AD MJ. Range testing vs Mini and JetSpeed, can test against Matrix shafts, Diamana White Board, Kuro Kage TiNi, and UST. On course testing on my home course to compare to current Mini or JetSpeed in all situations. [/list]

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[List] [color=#B22222][b]HOW TO APPLY:[/b][/color] [color=#282828]In a post below, answer the following questions:[/color][list] [*]What's in your current bag? [*]Your current handicap? [*]Where are you located? (City, State, Country) [*]What driver will you be installing this in? [*]If chosen, do you agree to participate in an ongoing Graphite Design Tour AD MJ review thread where you are required to take and post quality photos and give a review and feedback on the shaft? [*]Desired weight/flex combo (see attached spec sheet PDF for specs) [*]Include any tipping and specify OEM adapter tip [*]Last, include how you'd test to show fellow GolfWRXers the benefits of the Tour AD [/list]

[color=#ff0000][b]Driver: [/b][/color]Callaway GBB 9.5* (Project X HZRDUS Black 76g 6.5X) [color=#ff0000][b]Hybrid: [/b][/color]Taylormade RBZ 19* (Fujikura Speeder TS H9.8) [color=#ff0000][b]Irons: [/b][/color] Callaway Apex'14 4-PW (DG X100) [color=#ff0000][b]Wedges: [/b][/color]Nike SV Tour (DG S400) [color=#ff0000][b]Putter: [/b][/color]Odyssey Tank Cruiser #7 [b][color=#ff0000]Balls: [/color][/b]Srixon ZstarXV

whizhouse

[list] [*]What's in your current bag? Drive : SLDR with Aldila Rogue Silver 110 [*]Your current handicap? 14.4 [*]Where are you located? Brooklyn, NY, USA [*]What driver will you be installing this in? Will test in the SLDR [*]If chosen, do you agree to participate in an ongoing Graphite Design Tour AD MJ review thread where you are required to take and post quality photos and give a review and feedback on the shaft? of course! [*]Desired weight/flex combo: 60g Stiff [*]Include any tipping and specify OEM adapter tip: SLDR TP tip. No tipping. Play to 45.5 inches, but I can do the install if needed. [*]Last, include how you'd test to show fellow GolfWRXers the benefits of the Tour AD MJ. Launch monitor data + on course testing. [/list]

[quote name='HipCheck' timestamp='1435173063' post='11827356'] [attachment=2831248:TESTING_gd.jpg] [size=4][color=#282828]With 5 global tour wins during the 2015 season, the Graphite Design Tour AD MJ shaft has made a big splash. We're looking for 4 GolfWRXers to test these shafts in their driver and report back the results. Interested? Read how to apply below.[/color][/size] [color=#B22222][b]HOW TO APPLY:[/b][/color] [color=#282828]In a post below, answer the following questions:[/color][list] [*]What's in your current bag? [*]Your current handicap? [*]Where are you located? (City, State, Country) [*]What driver will you be installing this in? [*]If chosen, do you agree to participate in an ongoing Graphite Design Tour AD MJ review thread where you are required to take and post quality photos and give a review and feedback on the shaft? [*]Desired weight/flex combo (see attached spec sheet PDF for specs) [*]Include any tipping and specify OEM adapter tip [*]Last, include how you'd test to show fellow GolfWRXers the benefits of the Tour AD MJ. [/list] [b]HOW TESTERS ARE CHOSEN[/b] We will chose 4 testers from all applicants a few days after this application thread is closed. [color=#B22222][b]SPEC SHEET PDF[/b][/color] [attachment=2831360:TourAD MJ.pdf] [/quote] I would love to apply but I currently play this shaft in a titleist 915 d2 and like it very much.

bayoubogeyguy

What's in my current bag? Cobra Bio Cell Driver Rogue 125 MSI Tour 60R tipped 1/2. TEE XCG5 15* 3 wood DJ6 SR, Mizuno 4-gw irons Current Handicap: 11 Location: Picayune Mississippi USA Driver Installation: Cobra Bo Cell If chosen do you agree to participate in an ongoing Graphite Design Tour AD MJ review thread where you are required to take and post quality photos and give a review and feedback on the shaft?You bet I will. Desired weight/flex combo? ADMJ 60 SR Tipping: None : Playing length 44.75 OEM Adapter: Cobra Bio Cell How would I test: Side by side trackman comparison along with on course results.

MRL1984

I currently have a 913D3 with a Diamana Kai'like 65 mid stiff flex in it. Has been my shaft since I got a 910d with it. I am an estimated 6 handicap. I am located in Cottonwood AZ USA The shaft will go into my 913 D3 head. I will participate in the review. ADMJ7-S My current shaft has a 910d tip, and measures at 43 inches. I will throw it head to head with a shaft I feel is unbeatable, as it has gone unreplaced through two drivers. I would test it at my home course and I play it enough that I can give an honest and fair assessment of any differences.

Branksy

What's in your current bag? [b]Aldila ATX Tour Green X[/b] Your current handicap? [b]9[/b] Where are you located? (City, State, Country) [b]Toronto, Ontario, Canada[/b] What driver will you be installing this in? [b]Titleist 913D3 8.5[/b] If chosen, do you agree to participate in an ongoing Graphite Design Tour AD MJ review thread where you are required to take and post quality photos and give a review and feedback on the shaft? [b]Yes[/b] Desired weight/flex combo (see attached spec sheet PDF for specs) [b]Tour AD MJ 7X[/b] Include any tipping and specify OEM adapter tip - [b]Titleist 913 adapter, 45"[/b] Last, include how you'd test to show fellow GolfWRXers the benefits of the Tour AD MJ. [b]I would be thrilled to show the benefits of the AD MJ vs a stock shaft for a mid-handicapper as far as dispersion, distance and feel goes. I play at a golf course that requires both fades and draws off the tee as well as a great practice facility that would bear out the characteristics and the benefits. Finally, I will have access to Trackman for detailed analysis of my results.[/b] Cheers, Branko

Albatross85

Albatross85

[list] [*]What's in your current bag? Nike CT 2.0 speeder 757 Evo Tour spec X flex, 913fd Rip Alpha 70x, 915hd D+ 90s, 4-pw Adams CMB Ctaper X, Vokeys, Odyssey 1w [*]Your current handicap? +1.1 [*]Where are you located? (City, State, Country)St. Louis, MO USA [*]What driver will you be installing this in? Nike Covert Tour 2.0 or Nike Flex [*]If chosen, do you agree to participate in an ongoing Graphite Design Tour AD MJ review thread where you are required to take and post quality photos and give a review and feedback on the shaft? Yes [*]Desired weight/flex combo (see attached spec sheet PDF for specs) 7X tipped 1" set to play 45" installed in head, midsized grip with 5wraps on bottom hand [*]Include any tipping and specify OEM adapter tip: Tipped 1" with Nike flexloft adapter [*]Last, include how you'd test to show fellow GolfWRXers the benefits of the Tour AD MJ: I would do range testing and on-course testing to get real world results against my current shafts, i would also utilize a flightscope i have access to and get data to compare, spin, ballspeed, Smashfactor, launch, etc and post the data for all to see. [/list]

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  • TM M5 Tour 18.25* - Tensei AV White 2.0 TX
  • TM Stealth 7w 21* - Fuji Pro 2.0 Tour Spec 8s
  • Srixon ZX Utility 23* MMT 105TX HS
  • Srixon ZX7 5-Aw PX LZ 6.5 SS
  • Mizuno T7 55* - PX LZ 6.5
  • TM MG4 60* SBC - DG TI S400
  • Bettinardi Inovai 6.0 2024

gioguy21

[list] [*]What's in your current bag? [b]Nike Vapor Pro w/ Fuji Speeder 757 evolution Tour Spec 7.2 X flex (that's my driver, the rest is in my signature)[/b] [*]Your current handicap? [b]+1.3[/b] [*]Where are you located? (City, State, Country) [b]Hackettstown, NJ, USA[/b] [*]What driver will you be installing this in? [b]Nike Vapor Pro[/b] [*]If chosen, do you agree to participate in an ongoing Graphite Design Tour AD MJ review thread where you are required to take and post quality photos and give a review and feedback on the shaft? [b]Absolutely!![/b] [*]Desired weight/flex combo (see attached spec sheet PDF for specs) [b]7x, tipped .5"[/b] [*]Include any tipping and specify OEM adapter tip - [b]Vapor/Covert Driver Tip (.335")[/b] [*]Last, include how you'd test to show fellow GolfWRXers the benefits of the Tour AD MJ. -- [b]i play in multiple tourneys every year (sometimes monthly), play upwards of 4-5x a week. since i'm a tech rep, i have the ability to test it against my current setup on GC2 and Trackman. [/b] [/list]

Qi10 LS / 8* (dialed to 8.75*) / HZRDUS Smoke Green 60 6.5

Qi10  Tour / 3w / Denali Blue 70TX

Mizuno Pro 24 Fli-Hi / 3i / Tensei Pro White 100TX Mizuno Pro 245 / 4-GW / KBS Tour X

SM9 Black / 54,58 / KBS Tour S+

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SC Phantom 5.5 (2024) 35”

Jailbird AI Cruiser 40"

leftyhack1020

[list] [*]What's in your current bag? [b]Elements Chrome 6S or Elements Helium Prototype[/b] [*]Your current handicap? [b]8.4 GHIN[/b] [*]Where are you located? (City, State, Country) [b]Kansas City MO[/b] [*]What driver will you be installing this in? [b]Callaway XR[/b] [*]If chosen, do you agree to participate in an ongoing Graphite Design Tour AD MJ review thread where you are required to take and post quality photos and give a review and feedback on the shaft? [b]Absolutely. Very much enjoying giving feedback. Have a high quality DSLR camera and access to multiple courses and driving ranges.[/b] [*]Desired weight/flex combo (see attached spec sheet PDF for specs) [b]Tour AD MJ 6s[/b] [*]Include any tipping and specify OEM adapter tip.[b] Would prefer Callaway Tip and a playing length of 45" total[/b] [*]Last, include how you'd test to show fellow GolfWRXers the benefits of the Tour AD MJ [b]I would be able to get the driver on launch monitor (Flightscope) as well as plenty of range sessions and course time. Would be able to compare to other driver shafts as well if people want to see that. [/b] [/list]

- Fuji speeder 661 attached to a Big Bertha Alpha - Handicap - 4.0 - Located in the Denver metro area - I'll be putting it in my Big Bertha Alpha - Absolutely I agree to posting pics and completing a review - I'd like a 60 S tipped 1/2 with a callaway tip final playing length of 45" - I'd test it head to head on trackman at a local top 100 club builder and then take it to the course. For what it's worth driving is the strength of my game I'd be s great test candidate. ?

TourPreferred0430

[list=1] [*][b]What's in your current bag?[/b] [list] [*][b]​[/b]SLDR 430 10.5 with Graphite Design Tour AD P9003X [/list] [*][b]Your current handicap?[/b] [list] [*][b]​[/b]5.5 [/list] [*][b]Where are you located (city, state, country)?[/b] [list] [*]New York, NY (and Princeton, NJ) [/list] [*][b]What driver will you be installing this in?[/b] [list] [*][b]​[/b]Will be installed in an SLDR 430, which has been my gamer for 1.5 years and I'm very comfortable with making comparisons against my baseline. [/list] [*][b]If chosen, do you agree to participate in an ongoing Graphite Design Tour AD MJ Review thread where you are required to take and post quality photos and give a review and feedback on the shaft?[/b] [list] [*][b]​[/b]Absolutely [/list] [*][b]Desired weight/flex combo?[/b] [list] [*][b]​[/b]MJ 7X [/list] [*][b]Include any tipping and specify OEM adapter tip?[/b] [list] [*][b]​[/b]Tipped 1", with SLDR tip [/list] [*][b]Last, include how you'd test to show fellow GolfWRXers the benefits of the Tour AD MJ.[/b] [list] [*]I'm a huge Graphite Design and have extensively played their high-end shaft lineup (AD DI 7X, AD BB 7X, and currently the AD P9003x - which I love and have been looking to replace with a newer shaft). My demo will include the following to show the benefits/results of the Tour AD MJ shaft: [list] [*][b]On course testing:[/b] I'll play multiple 9 hole rounds, hitting 3 tee shots on each hole (with AD MJ 7X, AD P9003x and a Fubuki ZT 63X shafts). I'll include my thoughts on feel and include photos showing distance, as well as dispersion for each of those tee shots. [*][b]Trackman testing:[/b] I'll also bring all three shafts and the SLDR 430 head into a trackman session dedicated to this testing. The output will be my thoughts on feel/load and a copy of the trackman session data. [*][b]Range testing:[/b] The final portion will include range testing at my course, where I can really get a full feel for the shaft compared to other shafts I have and describe to the members what the benefits of the AD MJ are. During this test, I can also provide rough quantitative estimates on carry, roll, etc. [/list] [/list] [/list] I realize this will be my first review for GolfWRX and am really eager to contribute after gaining so much knowledge over the years from the members. Thanks for the opportunity GolfWRX and Graphite Design!

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Ricky Ross

◾What's in your current bag? [color=#FF0000]speeder 661 stiff tipped an inch[/color] ◾Your current handicap? [color=#FF0000]3.6[/color] ◾Where are you located? (City, State, Country) [color=#FF0000]broken arrow ok[/color] ◾What driver will you be installing this in? [color=#FF0000]Titleist 913d3[/color] ◾If chosen, do you agree to participate in an ongoing Graphite Design Tour AD MJ review thread where you are required to take and post quality photos and give a review and feedback on the shaft? [color=#FF0000]yes[/color] ◾Desired weight/flex combo (see attached spec sheet PDF for specs) [color=#FF0000]would like the 6s[/color] ◾Include any tipping and specify OEM adapter tip [color=#FF0000]tipped an inch 913 titleist adapter[/color] ◾Last, include how you'd test to show fellow GolfWRXers the benefits of the Tour AD MJ. [color=#FF0000]I would include launch monitor numbers and actual shaft specs as measured. I would do comprehensive on course testing in all conditions.[/color]

ZBUCK

[list] [*]What's in your current bag? [b]Aldila Tour Green ATX 65 Stiff[/b] [*]Your current handicap? [b]6.6[/b] [*]Where are you located? (City, State, Country) [b]Swedesboro, NJ USA[/b] [*]What driver will you be installing this in? [b]Titleist 915 D2[/b] [*]If chosen, do you agree to participate in an ongoing Graphite Design Tour AD MJ review thread where you are required to take and post quality photos and give a review and feedback on the shaft? [b]Absolutely[/b] [*]Desired weight/flex combo (see attached spec sheet PDF for specs) [b]6S[/b] [*]Include any tipping and specify OEM adapter tip [b].5" Titleist tip[/b] [*]Last, include how you'd test to show fellow GolfWRXers the benefits of the Tour AD MJ.[b] I have access to about 6 courses within 25 minutes of me, a few ranges, and can probably access a Trackman.[/b] [/list]

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  4. Graphite Design Tour AD MJ Wood Shafts

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  5. SHAFT DRIVER TOUR AD MJ

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  6. Review: Graphite Design Tour AD MJ shafts

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  1. Review: Graphite Design Tour AD MJ shafts

    The Tour AD MJ ($380) uses the company's premium 50-ton carbon fiber material, as well as Graphite Design's 3rd-generation Toray Nanoalloy material — called "DI Technology" — in the mid and tip section to improve stability. It's available in five different flexes (R2, R1, R, S, and X) and four different weights (50, 60, 70 and 80 ...

  2. Tour AD MJ Shafts

    Tour AD MJ Shafts. Designed and manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters, the Tour AD MJ wood shaft is available in 50g R2, R1 and S flex, 60g SR, S and X flex, 70g S and X flex and 80g S and X flex. The Tour AD MJ utilizes premium, aerospace quality 50t carbon-fiber materials to provide the best performing shaft available.

  3. TESTING: Official Graphite Design Tour AD MJ Member Review Thread

    Was playing a 913D3 with a Tour AD DI 6s tipped one inch so playing (6.2 Stiff +) but there was to much dispersion. Now playing a 915D3, Rogue Silver 110 MSI 60x (8.0 X/2X) trying to get a shaft in between the two around (6.9/X).

  4. Graphite Design Tour AD Shafts Reviewed

    For years Graphite Design has been at the forefront of the premium shaft market. Yet we continue to get a lot of questions asking about the differences betw...

  5. Graphite Design Tour AD MJ: Mid/Low-Launch & Low-Spin Demo Driver Golf

    Graphite Design Tour AD MJ (Major Impact) Golf Shaft Review. I. Who is the Graphite Design Tour AD MJ Golf Shaft For: The golf shaft is for the player who is seeking a premium quality mid-high launching and mid-spin shaft with the ultra smooth "glassy" feel that has become uniquely intertwined with Graphite Design's Tour AD brand. This golf shaft profile fits into a majority of golf ...

  6. Graphite Design Tour AD MJ Golf Shaft Review

    The sixth version of the Graphite Design Tour AD driver shaft line releases shortly. We got an early look at the 10 shafts in the MJ series. They range from 53 grams to 87 grams uncut. The profile is consistent through out the weigh range, each weight/stiffness increment has exactly the same bend profile. They simply get heavier, stiffer and ...

  7. Tour Ad Mj Review

    The Tour Ad Mj Review is commonly used by golf instructors and coaches to assess their students' swings and provide personalized feedback for improvement. It is also utilized by club manufacturers and equipment designers to test and evaluate the performance of new products before they are released to the market. Additionally, the Tour Ad Mj ...

  8. Graphite Design Tour AD MJ Wood Shaft

    The Tour AD MJ utilizes premium, aerospace quality 50t carbon-fiber materials to provide the best performing shaft available. Designed with a softer tip and stiffer mid to butt section to promote a higher launch condition and low/mid spin, the Tour AD MJ also utilizes the 3rd generation version of the Toray NANOALLOY material technology known as "DI Technology" in the tip section of the ...

  9. Choosing the Right Graphite Design Tour AD Shaft

    Graphite Design Tour AD shafts have won 32 global professional tournaments in 2017, with over half of those being won with the DI, "Deep Impact" model. The winners of the 2017 World Golf Championship - Bridgestone Invitational, Senior Open Championship both played the DI in their drivers and in some cases fairway woods and hybrids. […]

  10. LPGA Kia Classic Winner Swings Graphite Design Tour AD MJ to Victory

    Carlsbad, CA - Pro's Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the LPGA Kia Classic, held at Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad, CA was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD MJ wood shaft in her XXIO Driver. "Congratulations to the 2021 Kia Classic champion for trusting Graphite Design Tour AD shafts for her 21st professional win. Graphite Design shafts continue to show that ...

  11. Graphite Design Tour AD HD Shaft Review

    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 ...

  12. Shaft Review

    With actual weights range from 46g (IZ 4) to 83g (IZ 8) and several flexes available at each of those weights, Graphite Design has run the count of individual Tour IZ shafts up to 14. Of particular note are the 40g version (available in lite, regular and stiff), and the 50g, which marks the first time a Tour AD shaft is available in a 50 X.

  13. Graphite Design Tour AD MJ: Mid-Launch & Low/Mid-Spin Custom Driver

    The Graphite Design Tour AD MJ wood shaft model is engineered to promote a mid/high launch angle and low/mid ball spin, perfect for today's low-spinning driver heads. Designed and manufactured at the Graphite Design Japan factory headquarters. The Tour AD MJ utilizes premium, aerospace quality 50t carbon-fiber materials to provide the best ...

  14. AD-DI vs AD-MJ

    AD DI will have a very active feeling tip, and launch slightly higher than MJ. In a fairway wood, generally speaking, a little heavier isn't a bad thing. I like to play fairway wood 10-12gr heavier than driver. I'd think if you got on fine w/ AD MJ 6S in a driver you'd have little problems w/ an AD DI 7S fairway shaft.

  15. Graphite Design Tour AD CQ Shaft Review

    This is the definitive Graphite Design Tour AD CQ Shaft Review for 2023. New in 23' Graphite Design will be the reason you complete your Conquest with the latest addition to the Tour AD line-up, the CQ. ... Being an updated replacement to the Tour AD MJ model (Softer tip shaft that would promote higher launch and a bit more spin), this ...

  16. Graphite Designs Tour AD DI Shaft Review

    Every shot was near the center of the face, and the monitor was showing the same push-draw time after time. For players who haven't hit Graphite Designs shafts and can't make use of their feel chart, I would say that the AD DI is a mix of the Diamana Blue and White shafts. It has the smooth feel and pronounced kick of the blue with the ...

  17. Shaft Review

    The GD Tour AD VR is designed as a mid-launch and mid to lower spin shaft. Available in a broad range of weights from 40 to 80 grams and flexes from R2 to X this shaft will fit a variety of players. The lighter VR-4 will launch the ball higher and spin more than the mid to heavier weight models.

  18. Graphite Design Tour AD VR Shaft Review

    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 ...

  19. Graphite Design AD-MJ shaft

    One is a Fly Z+ with an Elements Chrome shaft and the other is a Bridgestone J715 B5 with the AD MJ. Today I played the Bridgestone and I was killing that thing on the back 9. ... 2024 APEX CBs reviews. By jsixman Started September 24, 2023. 1,428. ... Qi10 LS 10.5 w/Tour AD XC6, Scotty Cameron Super Select Newport 2, Scotty Cameron Special ...

  20. Review: 'MJ the Musical,' starting something at the Orpheum

    MJ the Musical is currently playing at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis through May 26. Review: 'Blended 和 (Harmony)' looks at a Chinese American swing group from Minnesota. Critical DMs ...

  21. 'Grand Tour' Review: Miguel Gomes' Dreamy Asian Travelogue

    With: Crista Alfaiate, Gonçalo Waddington, Cláudio da Silva, Lang Khê Tran. (Portuguese, Chinese, Thai, French, Burmese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Japanese dialogue) Bristling with life, song and ...

  22. APPLY: Graphite Design Tour AD MJ Testing. 4 Testers Needed ...

    With 5 global tour wins during the 2015 season, the Graphite Design Tour AD MJ shaft has made a big splash. We're looking for 4 GolfWRXers to test these shafts in their driver and report back the results. Interested? Read how to apply below. HOW TO APPLY:In a post below, answer the following ques...