The Graphite Design Tour AD F (FWY) Series 79 X-Stiff wood shaft weighs 2.79 oz (79 g) with 3.2° torque and is tuned for a high launch / mid spin flight. Compared with related versions, it sits at the only listed weight of its weight range and the only numeric torque. Choose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.
Wood shaft specifications
Graphite Design · Tour AD F (FWY) Series 79 X-Stiff · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: X-StiffWeight class: Heavy (75-84.9 g)Flight: High launch / Mid spinUse: Fairway wood-specific
2.79 ozWeight
3.2°Torque
X-StiffFlex
highLaunch
Wood-shaft benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use wood shafts in this database.
Weight
Very high
2.79 oz
Weight is very high among wood shafts in this database.
Torque
Below average
3.2°
Torque is below average among wood shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
Launchhigh
StabilityStable / control-oriented
TempoMedium-fast to fast tempos
UseFairway wood-specific
BiasBalanced speed and control
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Graphite Design |
|---|---|
| Model | Tour AD F (FWY) Series 79 X-Stiff |
| Category | Wood Shaft |
| Primary use | Fairway wood-specific |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | GD0053 |
| MPF rating | 5B3M |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight2.79 oz (79 g)
Weight classHeavy (75-84.9 g)
FlexX-Stiff
Torque3.2°
Bend pointlow
Kick pointLow
Tip stiffnesssoft
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip diameter0.335 in (8.5 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
Flight & feel
Launchhigh
Trajectory / spinHigh launch / Mid spin
StabilityStable / control-oriented
Launch assistanceHigh launch assistance
FeelStable graphite feel with controlled loading
Relative weightVery high among wood shafts
Relative torqueBelow average 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
Golfer fit summaryBalanced speed and control; medium-fast to fast tempos; 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 F (FWY) Series
Position in lineuponly listed weight; only flex level; high launch / mid spin
Closest-version comparisonThis version sits at the only listed weight of the range and on the only numeric torque.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.