The Graphite Design Tour AD HY 85 Regular is heavier than average for hybrid shafts at 3.1 oz (88 g), while its 2.4° torque is on the lower side. Its mid-high launch / mid spin profile and very stable / low-twist character make it best suited to medium or medium-fast tempos. In the wider lineup, it lands on the lighter side of the related weight range with a lower-torque position.
Hybrid shaft specifications
Graphite Design · Tour AD HY 85 Regular · Hybrid Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: RegularWeight class: Heavy (85-99.9 g)Flight: Mid-high launch / Mid spinTip: Parallel tip
3.1 ozWeight
2.4°Torque
RegularFlex
Mid-HighLaunch
Hybrid-shaft benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use hybrid shafts in this database.
Weight
Above average
3.1 oz
Weight is above average among hybrid shafts in this database.
Torque
Very low
2.4°
Torque is very low among hybrid shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
LaunchMid-High
SpinMid
StabilityVery stable / low-twist
Tempo fitBest suited to medium or medium-fast tempos
TipParallel tip
Utility fitStrong utility-iron fit
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Graphite Design |
|---|---|
| Model | Tour AD HY 85 Regular |
| Category | Hybrid Shaft |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight3.1 oz (88 g)
Weight classHeavy (85-99.9 g)
FlexRegular
Torque2.4°
Bend pointLow/Mid
Kick pointLow/Mid
Tip stiffnessMedium
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip typeParallel tip
Tip diameter0.37 in (9.4 mm)
Butt diameter0.6 in (15.2 mm)
Raw length42 in (106.7 cm)
Parallel tip length3 in (7.6 cm)
Club useHybrid / utility
TechnologyTour AD MSI high-modulus carbon construction
Flight & feel
LaunchMid-High
SpinMid
Trajectory / spin profileMid-high launch / Mid spin
Stability profileVery stable / low-twist
Launch assistanceModerate launch assistance
Feel profileVibration-damping graphite feel, very firm/stable through impact
Relative weight positionAbove average among hybrid shafts
Relative torque positionVery low among hybrid shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitBest suited to medium or medium-fast tempos
Transition fitSuited to moderate-to-firm transitions
Control vs speed biasSlightly speed biased
Fairway / rough playabilityGood launch help from fairway / rough
Utility-iron suitabilityStrong utility-iron fit
Likely swing-speed fitModerate hybrid swings
Target playerPlayers seeking smooth hybrid feel with mid to mid-high launch and mid spin
Golfer fit summarySlightly speed biased; best suited to medium or medium-fast tempos; mid-high launch / mid spin.
Same-family context
How this variant fits the family
Sibling comparisons use shafts from the same product family in this database.
Variant context
FamilyGraphite Design Tour AD HY
Family positionLighter family option; softest listed flex; higher-flight role
Family comparisonIt sits on the lighter side of the family and on the lower-torque side of the family. It is heavier than GD Tour AD HY 75 S and lighter than GD Tour AD HY 85 S.
Why choose this variantChoose this middle-of-family variant for a more balanced blend of speed, launch and stability.