The Graphite Design Tour AD VF 40 Regular wood shaft weighs 1.62 oz (46 g) with 5.5° torque and is tuned for a mid-low launch / low spin flight. Among closely related variants, 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 VF 40 Regular · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: RegularWeight class: Lightweight (45-54.9 g)Flight: Mid-low launch / Low spinUse: Driver / fairway wood
1.62 ozWeight
5.5°Torque
RegularFlex
Low-MidLaunch
Wood-shaft benchmarks
How this shaft compares
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Weight
Very low
1.62 oz
Weight is very low among wood shafts in this database.
Torque
Very high
5.5°
Torque is very high among wood shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
LaunchLow-Mid
SpinLow
StabilityResponsive / easier-loading
TempoSmooth to moderate tempos
UseDriver / fairway wood
BiasSlightly speed biased
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Graphite Design |
|---|---|
| Model | Tour AD VF 40 Regular |
| Category | Wood Shaft |
| Primary use | Driver / fairway wood |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | Manufacturer |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight1.62 oz (46 g)
Weight classLightweight (45-54.9 g)
FlexRegular
Torque5.5°
Bend pointMid-High
Kick pointMid-High
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip diameter0.335 in (8.5 mm)
Butt diameter0.594 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 T1100G + M40X carbon
Flight & feel
LaunchLow-Mid
SpinLow
Trajectory / spinMid-low launch / Low spin
StabilityResponsive / easier-loading
Launch assistanceTrajectory-control biased
FeelResponsive graphite feel with easier loading
Relative weightVery low among wood shafts
Relative torqueVery high among wood shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitSmooth to moderate tempos
Transition fitSmooth to moderate transitions
Speed vs controlSlightly speed biased
Driver playabilityBalanced driver profile
Fairway-wood playabilityPenetrating fairway option
Target playerPlayers seeking the most penetrating, low-spin Tour AD profile
Golfer fit summarySlightly speed biased; smooth to moderate tempos; mid-low launch / 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 VF
Position in lineuplighter side; middle flex range; mid-low launch / 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 VF 40 Lite / Senior and lighter than Tour AD VF 40 Stiff.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.