Overview

The Graphite Design Tour AD EK — short for “Extra Kick” — is engineered to deliver a mid/high launch with controlled low/mid spin, giving golfers the ideal combination of increased carry distance, exceptional accuracy, and responsive feel. Manufactured exclusively in Japan, the Tour AD EK is built for players seeking effortless launch and maximum distance without sacrificing control.

Its specialized EI bend profile pairs a stiff butt section and firm mid-section with a stable tip section to maximize energy transfer and promote powerful, efficient launch conditions. Constructed from premium aerospace-grade carbon fiber, the Tour AD EK incorporates new Toray T1200G carbon fiber technology in the tip section along with Graphite Design’s exclusive AD Shield technology — delivering outstanding feel, enhanced stability, efficient energy transfer, and the consistent performance golfers expect from the Tour AD lineup.

This listing is the fully assembled version: our team installs the adapter tip that matches your driver head, trims the shaft to your specified playing length, and wraps it with your chosen grip — so it drops straight into your driver head and is ready to play.

Features & Technology

• AD Shield technology for enhanced shaft stability and feel
• TORAYCA® T1200G carbon-fiber pre-preg with NANOALLOY® technology for increased stability in the mid-to-tip region
• Graphite Design proprietary MSI (Material Stiffness Integration) design philosophy
• 50-ton ultra-premium, high-modulus, aerospace-quality carbon fiber materials
• Mid/high launch with low/mid spin across the lineup for optimized carry and control
• Built and tip-trimmed to your specified finished length — no additional assembly required

Available Models & Flexes

Shaft MSRP: $500. Final price reflects the shaft plus your selected adapter tip, grip, and Grips4Less assembly — see product options for current pricing.

Bend Profile

Full Technical Specifications

Use this reference sheet to help choose the right model and flex when selecting your build options above.

Weights and torque shown above are for the raw shaft. Finished swingweight and playing length will reflect your chosen adapter tip, grip, and build specifications.

Build & Installation

Our team follows Graphite Design’s installation guidelines during assembly: a minimum of 0.5″ of the parallel tip section is always left above the hosel to protect shaft performance and integrity. Standard-bore tip trim reference:

Tell us your desired playing length and driver head make/model at checkout, and our build team will select the correct adapter tip, trim, and assemble your shaft to spec. Improper installation can affect shaft performance and voids the manufacturer warranty — that’s handled for you with this assembled option.

Fitting Guide

Not sure which flex is right for you? Use the table below as a starting point, based on driver swing speed, then have a Grips4Less club builder confirm the fit for your swing.

Specifications are provided by the manufacturer, Graphite Design, and are subject to change. Looking for the shaft only, to build yourself? See our Tour AD EK Driver Shaft (unassembled) listing.