The Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 88 Hy X-Stiff 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 launch / mid spin profile and very stable / low-twist character make it best suited to medium-fast or fast tempos. Relative to the other weights and flexes around it, this one sits at the heaviest end of the related weight range and a lower-torque position.
Hybrid shaft specifications
Graphite Design · Tour AD IZ 88 Hy X-Stiff · Hybrid Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: X-StiffWeight class: Heavy (85-99.9 g)Flight: Mid launch / Mid spinTip: Parallel tip
3.1 ozWeight
2.4°Torque
X-StiffFlex
Low-MidLaunch
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
LaunchLow-Mid
StabilityVery stable / low-twist
Tempo fitBest suited to medium-fast or fast tempos
TipParallel tip
Utility fitStrong utility-iron fit
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Graphite Design |
|---|---|
| Model | Tour AD IZ 88 Hy X-Stiff |
| Category | Hybrid Shaft |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | GD0058 |
| MPF rating | 5B1H |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight3.1 oz (88 g)
Weight classHeavy (85-99.9 g)
FlexX-Stiff
Torque2.4°
Bend pointmid/high
Kick pointMid/High
Tip stiffnessstiff
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip typeParallel tip
Tip diameter0.37 in (9.4 mm)
Club useHybrid / utility
Flight & feel
LaunchLow-Mid
Trajectory / spin profileMid launch / Mid spin
Stability profileVery stable / low-twist
Launch assistanceNeutral 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-fast or fast tempos
Transition fitHandles aggressive transitions well
Control vs speed biasBalanced speed and control
Fairway / rough playabilityNeutral launch profile
Utility-iron suitabilityStrong utility-iron fit
Likely swing-speed fitFaster hybrid swings / stronger players
Golfer fit summaryBalanced speed and control; best suited to medium-fast or fast tempos; mid 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 positionHeaviest family option; firmest listed flex; neutral-flight role
Family comparisonIt sits the heaviest option in the family and on the lower-torque side of the family. It is heavier than GD Tour AD IZ 86 Hy S.
Why choose this variantChoose this firmer family variant for faster or more aggressive transitions that need less shaft movement.