Tour AD-EK pairs easy launch with steady impact control
Its flexible middle section adds speed while a reinforced tip keeps the clubhead composed through contact.
The Tour AD-EK gives golfers a noticeable burst through the middle of the shaft without becoming unruly at impact. Golf Monthly’s tester found it easy to swing, repeatable in launch and tight in dispersion. It is intended to produce a mid-to-high flight while keeping spin in the low-to-mid range. The reviewer also felt he could maintain control without forcing extra effort, despite normally using the much firmer Fujikura Ventus Black.
Its construction explains that combination. The handle and tip are rigid, while the center provides the more active sensation. For added strength near the clubhead, Graphite Design combines 50-ton aerospace carbon with Torayca T1200G material, supported by its AD Shield and MSI engineering. Testing used a TaylorMade Qi35 driver measured at 9 degrees, a 45.5-inch build, TaylorMade TP5x balls and a Foresight Sports GC3 monitor. The shaft is made only in Japan. Its black-and-grey finish is restrained compared with the company’s typically brighter graphics, making performance rather than color the standout feature.
- EK means “Extra Kick.”
- The test setup used a consistent white castle tee height.
- Golf Pride’s Tour Velvet 60R model completed the test build.
- Players who prefer a rigid, board-like response may find it too active.
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