The Graphite Design Tour AD HD 40 Stiff wood shaft weighs 1.76 oz (50 g) with 5.7° torque and is tuned for a mid launch / mid-low spin flight. In the wider lineup, 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 HD 40 Stiff · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: StiffWeight class: Lightweight (45-54.9 g)Flight: Mid launch / Mid-low spinUse: Driver / fairway wood
1.76 ozWeight
5.7°Torque
StiffFlex
MidLaunch
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How this shaft compares
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Weight
Very low
1.76 oz
Weight is very low among wood shafts in this database.
Torque
Very high
5.7°
Torque is very high among wood shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
LaunchMid
SpinLow-Mid
StabilityResponsive / easier-loading
TempoMedium to medium-fast tempos
UseDriver / fairway wood
BiasSlightly speed biased
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Graphite Design |
|---|---|
| Model | Tour AD HD 40 Stiff |
| Category | Wood Shaft |
| Primary use | Driver / fairway wood |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | Manufacturer |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight1.76 oz (50 g)
Weight classLightweight (45-54.9 g)
FlexStiff
Torque5.7°
Bend pointMid
Kick pointMid
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip diameter0.335 in (8.5 mm)
Butt diameter0.598 in (15.2 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 carbon-fiber technology
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 to medium-fast tempos
Transition fitModerate to firm transitions
Speed vs controlSlightly speed biased
Driver playabilityBalanced driver profile
Fairway-wood playabilityStrong fairway-wood crossover
Target playerPlayers seeking a mid-launch Tour AD profile with low-to-low/mid spin
Golfer fit summarySlightly speed biased; medium to medium-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 HD
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 HD 40 Regular and lighter than Tour AD HD 50 Lite / Senior.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.