Graphite Design Tour AD CQ Driver & Fairway Shaft
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*Assembled shafts and custom clubs are not eligible for return. See our full return policy here.
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RETURN COSTS & RESTOCKING FEE (NON-ASSEMBLED ITEMS)
There are no restocking fees. However the cost of the return shipping label will be deducted from your refund ($7.5 for small/lite packages, $13 for standard size packages, $15 for non-standard size packages such as golf shafts), if you decide to use the label provided by us. If you purchase a label yourself from a local carrier office (ie. USPS, UPS, Fedex), then there will be no deductions from your refund. If the returned items are not in new and unused condition, we reserve the right to dispose of them or return them to you at your expense. You may purchase return shipping if you would like the items sent back.
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🚫 No Returns or Refunds on Assembled Shafts
Please note that all assembled shaft orders are final. Due to the custom nature of this process, we do not accept returns or offer refunds on any assembled shafts. Each order is built to your specifications, and once assembly begins, we are unable to restock or resell the components.
We encourage you to double-check all specs (flex, length, grip, adapter, etc.) before placing your order. If you need help confirming details, our team is happy to assist before you check out.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Graphite Design Tour AD CQ ("Conquest") is the mid/high-launch, mid-spin Tour AD driver and fairway shaft, with a firm handle, a firm middle and a medium+ tip. Graphite Design gives every weight the same profile, so the flight stays the same from CQ-4 to CQ-8. This is the uncut shaft: 46" raw length, 3.0" parallel tip, in 15 options from CQ-4 R2 (47 g) to CQ-8 X (83 g).
Want it ready to play? Get it assembled
This listing is the uncut shaft only. Order the assembled Tour AD CQ and we build it to your specs, ready to plug into your driver or fairway wood:
- Built for your club: driver, mini driver or fairway wood
- Your adapter tip installed: Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, Krank, Mizuno, Ping, PXG, Srixon, TaylorMade, Titleist, Tour Edge or Wilson, with your hosel setting
- Cut to your length: the standard length for your head model, a custom length (42" to 46.5" driver, 38.5" to 43.5" fairway), or left uncut
- Your grip installed: Golf Pride, SuperStroke, Iomic or JumboMax, logo up or down, with up to 5 wraps of tape
- Same shaft, same options: every Tour AD CQ weight and flex on this page
Who It's For
Good fit if you...
- Want a higher flight without much extra spin: Graphite Design rates the CQ mid/high launch and mid spin
- Like a firm handle and middle with a bit more give in the tip
- Want to change weight, from 47 g to 83 g, and keep the same flight
- Are a club builder or DIY builder who needs an uncut shaft
Not the right fit if you...
- Want a low launch: Graphite Design rates the Tour AD VF low/mid launch
- Want the lowest spin in the Tour AD line: the VF and Tour AD FI are rated lower spin
- Want it ready to install in an adjustable driver or fairway: get the assembled Tour AD CQ
How It Plays
Nitta 2G-Namd. The CQ uses Nitta 2G-Namd in the butt section, a carbon nanotube-based material that Graphite Design says binds the fibers more tightly than standard carbon, for more energy transfer and a more solid impact. It is made at Graphite Design's factory in Japan and finished in jet black with gold and red accents.
Mid/high launch, mid spin. Graphite Design rates every CQ flex mid/high launch and mid spin with a low/mid kick point and a firm / firm / medium+ bend profile. Moving from the CQ-4 to the CQ-8 changes weight and torque (6.1 down to 3.0), not the flight.
How the CQ, DI and VF Compare
| CQ (this shaft) | DI | VF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | Mid/high | High (DI-7: mid/high; DI-8 and 9: mid) | Low/mid |
| Spin | Mid | Low | Low |
| Kick point | Low/mid | Low/mid (DI-7 to 9: mid) | Mid/high |
| Weight range (Graphite Design) | 47–83 g | 53.5–97 g | 46–85 g |
| Flex profile (butt / mid / tip) | Firm / Firm / Medium+ | Medium / Medium / Stiff | Firm+ / Stiff / Very stiff |
Specifications
| Model | Flex | Weight (g) | Torque | Butt Dia. | Bend Pt. | Spin | Launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CQ-4 | R2 | 47 | 6.1 | 0.596 | L/M | M | M/H |
| CQ-4 | R1 | 48 | 6.0 | 0.596 | L/M | M | M/H |
| CQ-4 | S | 49 | 6.0 | 0.600 | L/M | M | M/H |
| CQ-5 | R2 | 53 | 4.6 | 0.596 | L/M | M | M/H |
| CQ-5 | R1 | 54 | 4.6 | 0.598 | L/M | M | M/H |
| CQ-5 | S | 56 | 4.5 | 0.600 | L/M | M | M/H |
| CQ-5 | X | 59 | 4.5 | 0.604 | L/M | M | M/H |
| CQ-6 | SR | 62 | 3.4 | 0.600 | L/M | M | M/H |
| CQ-6 | S | 64 | 3.4 | 0.602 | L/M | M | M/H |
| CQ-6 | X | 66 | 3.4 | 0.604 | L/M | M | M/H |
| CQ-6 | TX | 68 | 3.4 | 0.606 | L/M | M | M/H |
| CQ-7 | S | 73 | 3.2 | 0.602 | L/M | M | M/H |
| CQ-7 | X | 74 | 3.2 | 0.604 | L/M | M | M/H |
| CQ-7 | TX | 76 | 3.2 | 0.606 | L/M | M | M/H |
| CQ-8 | X | 83 | 3.0 | 0.604 | L/M | M | M/H |
Material: graphite | Raw length: 46" (uncut) | Parallel tip length: 3.0" | Tip diameter: 0.335" | R2 = lite/senior, R1 = regular, SR = stiff regular, TX = tour x-stiff. | Bend Pt. is Graphite Design's kick point; launch and spin are Graphite Design's ratings. L/M = low/mid, M = mid, M/H = mid/high. | Source: Graphite Design official Tour AD CQ specs, checked October 2026
Tip Trimming
| Club | Graphite Design suggested tip trim |
|---|---|
| Driver | 0" |
| 3 wood | 0.5" |
| 5 wood | 1.0" |
| 7 wood | 1.0" |
| 9 wood | 1.0" |
Graphite Design's standard-bore tip trimming chart for the Tour AD CQ. Graphite Design advises leaving at least 0.5" of the parallel tip section above the hosel and recommends working with a PGA professional or qualified club builder. Rather have it built for you? Get the assembled Tour AD CQ.
Help Choosing
See the whole Tour AD range in our Graphite Design Shaft Guide, take the 2-Minute Shaft Quiz, or browse all driver shafts and assembled driver and fairway shafts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions & Answers
Have a Question?
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Does this shaft work with aggressive transition swings?
Yes, but with a little nuance. The CQ has a mid-high launch profile with a softer tip, which means an aggressive transition can load it up nicely. However if your transition is really fast and abrupt, you might spin the ball a bit more than you'd like. Players who make an aggressive move but still have some sequencing to their swing tend to get the best out of it. If you're more of a "grip it and rip it" type with very little lag, something with a stiffer tip section might be a better fit. If you're unsure, please reach out and we can help. We love a good shaft puzzle 😄
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What's the feel like compared to the Ventus Black?
The Ventus Black is built for maximum stability and a low, penetrating ball flight — it's a Tour favorite for a reason. The Tour AD CQ takes a different approach: more responsive through the mid-section, with a livelier feel at impact and a slightly higher launch. Two great shafts, just different feel and personalities. If you're Basically the CQ has more feedback and a higher flight.
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I swing about 95mph with my Cobra ds-adapt driver, 7 handicap. Looking for something mid-high launch thats really straight with minimal dispersion. Would this shaft be good?
Yes this would be a great fit on the launch side. Its a mid-high launch and mid spin profile. With the 95mph swing speed you're in the regular flex range (but also could go with stiff, especially if you have an aggressive swing tempo). Keep in mind the CQ has a mid-low kickpoint and was built to load and release through the downswing. So if you do have an aggressive transition it might load up more than you'd expect. This shaft is really designed more for the even tempo player and will give a great tight shot pattern for them. If you need something that can handle a little harder swing, we would recommend looking at the Tour AD HD for better control. Hope this helps!
