Graphite Design Tour AD BB Wood Shaft- DEMO SHAFT

 

Overview

The Tour AD BB — nicknamed “Blue Bullet” — is a high-quality wood shaft from Graphite Design, built for drivers and fairway woods. The “DEMO SHAFT” label typically means it was used in a fitting session or display, not heavily played, but the shaft’s performance characteristics remain the same as a new one.

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Construction & Design Features

• Made in Japan from aerospace-grade, high-modulus carbon fiber.

• Utilizes Graphite Design’s original NANOALLOY (DI) material technology in the tip section, enhancing tip stability and feel.

• Designed with a stiffness gradient: the tip and mid-section are relatively stiff, resulting in a higher kick point. The butt section is somewhat softer to allow proper shaft loading through the swing.

• This stiffness profile promotes stability, control, and efficient energy transfer at impact.

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Performance Profile

• Launch: Low to mid — the high kick point helps keep the ball flight penetrating rather than ballooning.

• Spin: Low to low/mid — this helps reduce excessive spin and promotes a tighter, more controlled ball flight.

• Ball Flight: Generally a penetrating, controlled trajectory with less height and more roll and forward carry.

• Feel: A stable, firm-feeling shaft through the swing, with less tip “kick” compared with lighter or more active shafts.

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Weight & Flex Options

The BB shafts come in a variety of weight and flex combinations to match different swing speeds and club preferences:

• Roughly 50 g — offered in R2 (lite), R1 (regular), S (stiff)

• Around 60 g — SR (Stiff Regular), S, X

• ~70 g and ~80 g — in S and X flex

Typical tip diameter for these shafts is .335", making them compatible with most modern drivers/fairway woods.

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Best-Suited Player Profile

The Tour AD BB is a good match for golfers who:

• Have moderate to high swing speeds and can benefit from a stable, low-spin shaft.

• Prefer a controlled, penetrating ball flight rather than a high, floating shot.

• Favor accuracy and shot dispersion control over maximum launch height or shimmy.

• Want a shaft that supports powerful, controlled swing mechanics — ideal for players who generate speed without needing extra tip “kick.”

Because of its firm tip and higher kick point, BB tends to be less forgiving for golfers with very smooth, slow swings that need more tip action for launch.

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DEMO Shaft Consideration

As a demo shaft, it's slightly used (likely from a fitting session), but structurally identical to a new Tour AD BB. Performance, materials, and flex characteristics remain the same — the main difference may be cosmetic (minor handling marks or wear), and you often get it at a lower price.

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