Graphite Design Tour AD HD 50 Lite / Senior Wood Shaft Specs

The Graphite Design Tour AD HD 50 Lite / Senior wood shaft weighs 1.98 oz (56 g) with 4.5° torque and is tuned for a mid launch / mid-low spin flight. Against nearby weight and flex options, 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 50 Lite / Senior · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: Lite / SeniorWeight class: Mid-light (55-64.9 g)Flight: Mid launch / Mid-low spinUse: Driver / fairway wood
1.98 ozWeight
4.5°Torque
Lite / SeniorFlex
MidLaunch
Wood-shaft benchmarks

How this shaft compares

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Weight

Below average

1.98 oz
Low1.36 oz
This model1.98 oz
Average2.24 oz
High3.33 oz

Weight is below average among wood shafts in this database.

Torque

Above average

4.5°
Low2.1°
This model4.5°
Average3.95°
High8.4°

Torque is above average among wood shafts in this database.

At a glance

Shaft profile

LaunchMid
SpinLow-Mid
StabilityBalanced stability
TempoBroad smooth-to-medium tempo fit
UseDriver / fairway wood
BiasSlightly speed biased
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Graphite Design
Model Tour AD HD 50 Lite / Senior
Category Wood Shaft
Primary use Driver / fairway wood
Catalog year 2026
SKU / code Manufacturer
Full specifications

Technical details

Weight & flex

Weight1.98 oz (56 g)
Weight classMid-light (55-64.9 g)
FlexLite / Senior
Torque4.5°
Bend pointMid
Kick pointMid

Build & dimensions

MaterialGraphite
Tip diameter0.335 in (8.5 mm)
Butt diameter0.596 in (15.1 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
StabilityBalanced stability
Launch assistanceNeutral launch
FeelResponsive graphite feel with easier loading
Relative weightBelow average among wood shafts
Relative torqueAbove average among wood shafts

Player fit

Tempo fitBroad smooth-to-medium tempo fit
Transition fitSmooth to moderate 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; broad smooth-to-medium tempo fit; mid launch / mid-low spin.
Related variants

How this version fits the lineup

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Variant context

Product lineGraphite Design Tour AD HD
Position in lineuplighter side; softest listed flex; 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 Stiff and lighter than Tour AD HD 50 Regular.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.

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