Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 65 Hy Soft Regular / R2 Hybrid Shaft Specs

The Graphite Design Tour AD HY 65 Regular is lighter than average for hybrid shafts at 2.36 oz (67 g), while its 3.5° torque is on the higher side. Its mid-high launch / mid spin profile and stable / control-oriented character make it broad fit for smooth-to-medium tempos. Compared with its closest siblings, this version sits at the lightest end of the related weight range and a higher-torque position.
Hybrid shaft specifications
Graphite Design · Tour AD HY 65 Regular · Hybrid Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: RegularWeight class: Lightweight (55-69.9 g)Flight: Mid-high launch / Mid spinTip: Parallel tip
2.36 ozWeight
3.5°Torque
RegularFlex
Mid-HighLaunch
Hybrid-shaft benchmarks

How this shaft compares

Numeric comparisons use hybrid shafts in this database.

Weight

Below average

2.36 oz
Low1.41 oz
This model2.36 oz
Average2.79 oz
High3.84 oz

Weight is below average among hybrid shafts in this database.

Torque

Above average

3.5°
Low
This model3.5°
Average3.15°
High

Torque is above average among hybrid shafts in this database.

At a glance

Shaft profile

LaunchMid-High
StabilityStable / control-oriented
Tempo fitBroad fit for smooth-to-medium tempos
TipParallel tip
Utility fitMore hybrid-oriented than utility-iron oriented
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Graphite Design
Model Tour AD HY 65 Regular
Category Hybrid Shaft
Catalog year 2026
SKU / code GD0071
MPF rating 3B2M
Full specifications

Technical details

Weight & flex

Weight2.36 oz (67 g)
Weight classLightweight (55-69.9 g)
FlexRegular
Torque3.5°
Bend pointlow/mid
Kick pointLow/Mid
Tip stiffnessmedium

Build & dimensions

MaterialGraphite
Tip typeParallel tip
Tip diameter0.37 in (9.4 mm)
Club useHybrid / utility

Flight & feel

LaunchMid-High
Trajectory / spin profileMid-high launch / Mid spin
Stability profileStable / control-oriented
Launch assistanceModerate launch assistance
Feel profileVibration-damping graphite feel, stable through impact
Relative weight positionBelow average among hybrid shafts
Relative torque positionAbove average among hybrid shafts

Player fit

Tempo fitBroad fit for smooth-to-medium tempos
Transition fitWorks best with smooth-to-moderate transitions
Control vs speed biasSpeed / ease-of-swing biased
Fairway / rough playabilityGood launch help from fairway / rough
Utility-iron suitabilityMore hybrid-oriented than utility-iron oriented
Likely swing-speed fitModerate hybrid swings
Golfer fit summarySpeed / ease-of-swing biased; broad fit for smooth-to-medium 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 IZ Hybrid
Family positionLightest family option; softest listed flex; higher-flight role
Family comparisonIt sits the lightest option in the family and the highest-torque, most responsive option in the family. It is lighter than GD Tour AD IZ 76 Hy R.
Why choose this variantChoose this middle-of-family variant for a more balanced blend of speed, launch and stability.

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