The Graphite Design Tour AD FI 40 Lite / Senior wood shaft weighs 1.73 oz (49 g) with 5.3° torque and is tuned for a mid launch / mid-low spin flight. Against nearby weight and flex options, it sits at the lightest end 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 FI 40 Lite / Senior · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: Lite / SeniorWeight class: Lightweight (45-54.9 g)Flight: Mid launch / Mid-low spinUse: Driver / fairway wood
1.73 ozWeight
5.3°Torque
Lite / SeniorFlex
MidLaunch
Wood-shaft benchmarks
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
5.3°
Torque is very high among wood shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
LaunchMid
SpinLow-Mid
StabilityResponsive / easier-loading
TempoSmooth to moderate tempos
UseDriver / fairway wood
BiasSpeed / launch biased
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Graphite Design |
|---|---|
| Model | Tour AD FI 40 Lite / Senior |
| 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)
FlexLite / Senior
Torque5.3°
Bend pointMid
Kick pointMid
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip diameter0.335 in (8.5 mm)
Butt diameter0.602 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
TechnologyTORAYCA M40X + T1100G premium carbon
Flight & feel
LaunchMid
SpinLow-Mid
Trajectory / spinMid launch / Mid-low spin
StabilityResponsive / easier-loading
Launch assistanceNeutral launch
FeelResponsive graphite feel with easier loading
Relative weightVery low among wood shafts
Relative torqueVery high among wood shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitSmooth to moderate tempos
Transition fitSmooth to moderate transitions
Speed vs controlSpeed / launch biased
Driver playabilityBalanced driver profile
Fairway-wood playabilityStrong fairway-wood crossover
Target playerPlayers seeking mid launch with low-to-low/mid spin and a stable Tour AD feel
Golfer fit summarySpeed / launch biased; smooth to moderate tempos; mid launch / mid-low 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 FI
Position in lineuplightest end; softest listed flex; mid launch / mid-low spin
Closest-version comparisonThis version sits at the lightest end of the range and on the higher-torque side. It is lighter than Tour AD FI 40 Regular.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.