The Graphite Design Tour AD FI 40 X-Stiff wood shaft weighs 1.87 oz (53 g) with 5.2° torque and is tuned for a mid launch / mid-low 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 FI 40 X-Stiff · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: X-StiffWeight class: Lightweight (45-54.9 g)Flight: Mid launch / Mid-low spinUse: Driver / fairway wood
1.87 ozWeight
5.2°Torque
X-StiffFlex
MidLaunch
Wood-shaft benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use wood shafts in this database.
Weight
Very low
1.87 oz
Weight is very low among wood shafts in this database.
Torque
Very high
5.2°
Torque is very high among wood shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
LaunchMid
SpinLow-Mid
StabilityResponsive / easier-loading
TempoMedium-fast to fast tempos
UseDriver / fairway wood
BiasSlightly speed biased
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Graphite Design |
|---|---|
| Model | Tour AD FI 40 X-Stiff |
| Category | Wood Shaft |
| Primary use | Driver / fairway wood |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | Manufacturer |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight1.87 oz (53 g)
Weight classLightweight (45-54.9 g)
FlexX-Stiff
Torque5.2°
Bend pointMid
Kick pointMid
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip diameter0.335 in (8.5 mm)
Butt diameter0.606 in (15.4 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 fitMedium-fast to fast tempos
Transition fitFirm to aggressive transitions
Speed vs controlSlightly speed 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 summarySlightly speed biased; medium-fast to fast 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 lineuplighter side; middle flex range; mid launch / mid-low 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 FI 40 Stiff and lighter than Tour AD FI 50 Lite / Senior.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.