The Graphite Design Tour AD CQ 40 Stiff wood shaft weighs 1.73 oz (49 g) with 6° torque and is tuned for a mid-high launch / mid spin flight. For this particular weight/flex combination, it sits at the lighter side of its weight range and the higher-torque side. Choose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.
Wood shaft specifications
Graphite Design · Tour AD CQ 40 Stiff · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: StiffWeight class: Lightweight (45-54.9 g)Flight: Mid-high launch / Mid spinUse: Driver / fairway wood
1.73 ozWeight
6°Torque
StiffFlex
Mid-HighLaunch
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How this shaft compares
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Weight
Very low
1.73 oz
Weight is very low among wood shafts in this database.
Torque
Very high
6°
Torque is very high among wood shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
LaunchMid-High
SpinMid
StabilityResponsive / easier-loading
TempoMedium to medium-fast tempos
UseDriver / fairway wood
BiasSpeed / launch biased
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Graphite Design |
|---|---|
| Model | Tour AD CQ 40 Stiff |
| Category | Wood Shaft |
| Primary use | Driver / fairway wood |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | Manufacturer |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight1.73 oz (49 g)
Weight classLightweight (45-54.9 g)
FlexStiff
Torque6°
Bend pointLow-Mid
Kick pointLow-Mid
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip diameter0.335 in (8.5 mm)
Butt diameter0.6 in (15.2 mm)
Raw length46 in (116.8 cm)
Parallel tip length3 in (7.6 cm)
Driver tip trim0 in
3-wood tip trim0.5 in
5-wood tip trim1.0 in
CounterbalancedNo
TechnologyNitta 2G-Namd + premium Tour AD carbon construction
Flight & feel
LaunchMid-High
SpinMid
Trajectory / spinMid-high launch / Mid spin
StabilityResponsive / easier-loading
Launch assistanceModerate launch assistance
FeelResponsive graphite feel with easier loading
Relative weightVery low among wood shafts
Relative torqueVery high among wood shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitMedium to medium-fast tempos
Transition fitModerate to firm transitions
Speed vs controlSpeed / launch biased
Driver playabilityEasy-speed driver profile
Fairway-wood playabilityStrong fairway-wood crossover
Target playerPlayers seeking a more active Tour AD profile with mid-high launch and mid spin
Golfer fit summarySpeed / launch biased; medium to medium-fast tempos; mid-high launch / mid spin.
Related variants
How this version fits the lineup
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Variant context
Product lineGraphite Design Tour AD CQ
Position in lineuplighter side; middle flex range; mid-high launch / mid spin
Closest-version comparisonThis version sits at the lighter side of the range and on the higher-torque side. It is heavier than Tour AD CQ 40 Regular and lighter than Tour AD CQ 50 Lite / Senior.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.