Graphite Design Shaft Technology
AD SHIELD technology consists of strategically positioned piles of the TORAYCA M40X material technology in the handle section of the shaft, combined with a new mandrel shape, resulting in a stable yet smooth feeling kick point, an optimized shaft profile, and an overall solid structure. The AD SHIELD technology is used in the Tour AD GC and Tour AD FI wood shafts.
TORNADO TIP TECH is a new method of shaft construction that focuses on the tip section of the shaft, where Graphite Design R&D engineers have developed a proprietary method of incorporating special tip plies of carbon fiber laid up at unique angles to the shaft’s centerline. This new method yields a decrease in tip torque, resulting in even tighter dispersion rates. The Tornado Tip TECH is utilized in the Tour AD FI wood shafts.
Toray Industries TORAYCA™ T1200G is one of the most advanced ultra–high-strength carbon fiber materials currently available, positioned at the very top of Toray’s “T-series” fibers.
At the heart of our premium golf shaft design is TORAYCA™ T1200G carbon fiber technology, one of the world’s most advanced ultra-high-strength aerospace-grade carbon fiber materials.
Engineered to deliver exceptional strength without unnecessary weight, T1200G allows our engineers to create shaft designs that provide outstanding stability, more efficient energy transfer, and remarkable consistency throughout the golf swing. By minimizing unwanted shaft deformation during aggressive transitions, T1200G helps promote tighter dispersion, improved control, and a more repeatable impact position.
The result is a golf shaft that feels incredibly stable yet responsive, delivering explosive ball speed, exceptional accuracy, and the confidence to swing aggressively without sacrificing control. For golfers seeking the ultimate combination of cutting-edge materials, premium feel, and tour-level performance, TORAYCA™ T1200G represents the next evolution in composite shaft technology.
Engineered for Strength. Designed for Speed. Built for Precision.
The TORAYCA ® T1200G technology is featured in the Tour AD EK model of wood shafts.
TORAYCA ® M40X pre-preg is the latest in cutting-edge carbon-fiber materials from Toray Industries, Inc. Before TORAYCA® M40X, carbon fiber pre-preg materials were either high in tensile modulus or high in tensile strength, but not high in both. The new TORAYCA M40X pre-preg offers a significant improvement in tensile strength, with a 30% increase over conventional carbon fiber materials.
The new and revolutionary TORAYCA M40X pre-preg now enables our engineers to develop high-performance Graphite Design golf shafts with an even higher degree of shaft zonal tuning, without adding weight to the design. This results in increased shaft stability and a more enhanced feeling of total ball control compared to conventional golf shafts.
Golfers who utilize Graphite Design shafts with TORAYCA M40X pre-preg can now essentially load the shaft more, and the more it is loaded, the more energy it will store and release at impact, resulting in increased ball speeds and greater distance.
The Torayca M40X material technology is featured in the Graphite Design Tour AD FI, GC, VF, UB, HD, XC, and Anti-Gravity models of wood shafts, as well as the Tour AD VF UT Driving Iron shafts.
TORAYCA ® pre-preg using T1100G carbon-fiber with NANOALLOY ® technology is unlike conventional pre-preg materials and it is comprised of both higher modulus and very high tensile strength fibers. The resin system of TORAYCA ® T1100 G pre-preg is also based on NANOALLOY Technology for added strength and vibration damping.
TORAYCA ® T1100G advanced material technology allows Graphite Design engineers to fine-tune specific zones of the shaft stiffness for added stability without increasing structural weight, resulting in the next generation of high-performance Tour AD graphite golf shafts that provide superior Accuracy and Distance with every shot. The TORAYCA ® T1100G technology is featured in the Tour AD FI, GC, VF, UB, HD, XC and IZ models of wood shafts.
Graphite Design’s proprietary DI Technology is based on Toray Companies NANOALLOY carbon fiber material technology. This advanced, high-tech material was developed with the latest in nano-technology to provide Graphite Design premium shafts with additional vibration dampening and precise stability to the shaft structure.
DI Technology may be found in the Tour AD DI, BB and MJ models and will deliver Perfect ACCURACY and Pure DISTANCE ( AD ) for golfers of all skill levels.
Material Stiffness Integration, MSI, is the main design concept by which Graphite Design develops it premium golf shafts. Composite materials consist of two main components, graphite fibers and resin. The stiffness of the many different fiber types that Graphite Design utilizes has an impact on how the shaft profile bends in relation to the player’s input during the swing. The resin not only helps to maintain the structural integrity of the shaft but also acts more like a sponge, absorbing unwanted vibrations to help create the exquisite feel that Graphite Design shafts are so well known for.
By using proprietary design formulas and a combination of different materials that vary in stiffness, resin content and fiber volume, Graphite Design is able to design shafts that results in superior feel when compared to other shaft manufactures and deliver the Perfect ACCURACY and Pure DISTANCE that golfers desire in a shaft.
