The Graphite Design Tour AD CQ 80 X-Stiff wood shaft weighs 2.93 oz (83 g) with 3° torque and is tuned for a mid-high launch / mid spin flight. Against nearby weight and flex options, it sits at the heaviest end of its weight range and the lowest-torque end. Choose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.
Wood shaft specifications
Graphite Design · Tour AD CQ 80 X-Stiff · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: X-StiffWeight class: Heavy (75-84.9 g)Flight: Mid-high launch / Mid spinUse: Driver / fairway wood
2.93 ozWeight
3°Torque
X-StiffFlex
Mid-HighLaunch
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How this shaft compares
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Weight
Very high
2.93 oz
Weight is very high among wood shafts in this database.
Torque
Very low
3°
Torque is very low among wood shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
LaunchMid-High
SpinMid
StabilityVery stable / low-twist
TempoMedium-fast to fast tempos
UseDriver / fairway wood
BiasBalanced speed and control
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Graphite Design |
|---|---|
| Model | Tour AD CQ 80 X-Stiff |
| Category | Wood Shaft |
| Primary use | Driver / fairway wood |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | Manufacturer |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight2.93 oz (83 g)
Weight classHeavy (75-84.9 g)
FlexX-Stiff
Torque3°
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
StabilityVery stable / low-twist
Launch assistanceModerate launch assistance
FeelFirm, highly stable graphite feel
Relative weightVery high among wood shafts
Relative torqueVery low among wood shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitMedium-fast to fast tempos
Transition fitFirm to aggressive transitions
Speed vs controlBalanced speed and control
Driver playabilityStable 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 summaryBalanced speed and control; 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 lineupheaviest end; middle flex range; mid-high launch / mid spin
Closest-version comparisonThis version sits at the heaviest end of the range and on the lowest-torque end. It is heavier than Tour AD CQ 70 Tour X.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.