The Graphite Design Tour AD CQ 50 X-Stiff wood shaft weighs 2.08 oz (59 g) with 4.5° torque and is tuned for a mid-high launch / mid spin flight. Looking at the surrounding models, 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 50 X-Stiff · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: X-StiffWeight class: Mid-light (55-64.9 g)Flight: Mid-high launch / Mid spinUse: Driver / fairway wood
2.08 ozWeight
4.5°Torque
X-StiffFlex
Mid-HighLaunch
Wood-shaft benchmarks
How this shaft compares
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Weight
Below average
2.08 oz
Weight is below average among wood shafts in this database.
Torque
Above average
4.5°
Torque is above average among wood shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
LaunchMid-High
SpinMid
StabilityBalanced stability
TempoMedium-fast to fast tempos
UseDriver / fairway wood
BiasSpeed / launch biased
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Graphite Design |
|---|---|
| Model | Tour AD CQ 50 X-Stiff |
| Category | Wood Shaft |
| Primary use | Driver / fairway wood |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | Manufacturer |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight2.08 oz (59 g)
Weight classMid-light (55-64.9 g)
FlexX-Stiff
Torque4.5°
Bend pointLow-Mid
Kick pointLow-Mid
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip diameter0.335 in (8.5 mm)
Butt diameter0.604 in (15.3 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
StabilityBalanced stability
Launch assistanceModerate launch assistance
FeelResponsive graphite feel with easier loading
Relative weightBelow average among wood shafts
Relative torqueAbove average among wood shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitMedium-fast to fast tempos
Transition fitFirm to aggressive transitions
Speed vs controlSpeed / launch biased
Driver playabilityBalanced 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-fast to fast tempos; mid-high launch / mid spin.
Related variants
How this version fits the lineup
Sibling comparisons use models from the same product line in this database.
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 50 Stiff and lighter than Tour AD CQ 60 Stiff Regular.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.