The Graphite Design Tour AD VF 80 X-Stiff wood shaft weighs 3 oz (85 g) with 2.8° torque and is tuned for a mid-low launch / low spin flight. Among closely related variants, it sits at the heaviest end of its weight range and the lowest-torque end. Choose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.
Wood shaft specifications
Graphite Design · Tour AD VF 80 X-Stiff · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: X-StiffWeight class: Very heavy (85+ g)Flight: Mid-low launch / Low spinUse: Driver / fairway wood
3 ozWeight
2.8°Torque
X-StiffFlex
Low-MidLaunch
Wood-shaft benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use wood shafts in this database.
Low1.36 oz
This model3 oz
Average2.24 oz
High3.33 oz
Weight is very high among wood shafts in this database.
Low2.1°
This model2.8°
Average3.95°
High8.4°
Torque is very low among wood shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
LaunchLow-Mid
SpinLow
StabilityVery stable / low-twist
TempoMedium-fast to fast tempos
UseDriver / fairway wood
BiasControl / stability biased
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer |
Graphite Design |
| Model |
Tour AD VF 80 X-Stiff |
| Category |
Wood Shaft |
| Primary use |
Driver / fairway wood |
| Catalog year |
2026 |
| SKU / code |
Manufacturer |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight3 oz (85 g)
Weight classVery heavy (85+ g)
FlexX-Stiff
Torque2.8°
Bend pointMid-High
Kick pointMid-High
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip diameter0.335 in (8.5 mm)
Butt diameter0.608 in (15.4 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
StabilityVery stable / low-twist
Launch assistanceTrajectory-control biased
FeelFirm, highly stable graphite feel
Relative weightVery high among wood shafts
Relative torqueVery low among wood shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitMedium-fast to fast tempos
Transition fitFirm to aggressive transitions
Speed vs controlControl / stability biased
Driver playabilityStable driver profile
Fairway-wood playabilityPenetrating fairway option
Target playerPlayers seeking the most penetrating, low-spin Tour AD profile
Golfer fit summaryControl / stability biased; medium-fast to fast 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 lineupheaviest end; middle flex range; mid-low launch / low spin
Closest-version comparisonThis version sits at the heaviest end of the range and on the lowest-torque end. It is heavier than Tour AD VF 70 Tour X.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.