Description

New for 2027, the Graphite Design Tour AD EK (“Extra Kick”) is a premium graphite wood shaft engineered for a mid/high launch with controlled low/mid spin. Its responsive profile is designed to help golfers create carry distance while preserving stability, accuracy, and a smooth feel.

Manufactured exclusively in Japan, the Tour AD EK pairs a stiff butt section with a firm mid-section and stable tip section. This EI profile supports efficient energy transfer and a powerful launch without sacrificing control.

The Tour AD EK uses premium aerospace-grade carbon fiber, including TORAYCA T1200G material in the tip section, together with Graphite Design’s AD Shield and Material Stiffness Integration technologies. The result is a stable, responsive shaft for players who want speed, carry, and consistent delivery.

Features and technology

AD Shield technology
Graphite Design Material Stiffness Integration (MSI)
TORAYCA T1200G carbon-fiber pre-preg with NANOALLOY technology
50-ton ultra-premium, high-modulus aerospace-quality carbon fiber
Mid/high launch with controlled low/mid spin

Bend profile

Shaft	Butt section	Mid section	Tip section
EK-4	Stiff	Firm	Stiff
EK-5, EK-6, EK-7, EK-8	Stiff	Firm	Stiff

Performance

EK-4: mid/high launch with low/mid spin
EK-5, EK-6, EK-7, and EK-8: mid/high launch with low to low/mid spin
MSRP: $500; Bogey Buster price: $379

Recommended flex by driver swing speed

Driver swing speed	Recommended flex
71-85 MPH	R2 (Lite/Senior)
86-95 MPH	R1 (Regular)
92-98 MPH	SR (Stiff Regular)
96-105 MPH	S (Stiff)
105+ MPH	X (X-Stiff)
110+ MPH	TX (Tour X-Stiff)

Tip trimming for standard-bore heads

Club	Tip trim
Driver	0 inches
3 wood	0.5 inches
5 wood	1.0 inch
7 wood	1.0 inch
9 wood	1.0 inch

Consult a qualified club fitter to confirm the correct model, flex, trimming, and finished length for your swing.

Specifications

Shaft	Part number	Flex	Length	Weight	Tip OD	Tip parallel	Butt OD	Torque	Kick point	Launch	Spin
Tour AD EK-4 R2	WEK4-R2	Lite/Senior	46 in.	48.5g	.335 in.	3.0 in.	.606 in.	5.3°	Mid	Mid/High	Low/Mid
Tour AD EK-4 R1	WEK4-R1	Regular	46 in.	49.5g	.335 in.	3.0 in.	.608 in.	5.3°	Mid	Mid/High	Low/Mid
Tour AD EK-4 S	WEK4-S	Stiff	46 in.	50g	.335 in.	3.0 in.	.608 in.	5.2°	Mid	Mid/High	Low/Mid
Tour AD EK-4 X	WEK4-X	X-Stiff	46 in.	51.5g	.335 in.	3.0 in.	.610 in.	5.2°	Mid	Mid/High	Low/Mid
Tour AD EK-5 R2	WEK5-R2	Lite/Senior	46 in.	55g	.335 in.	3.0 in.	.606 in.	4.4°	Mid	Mid/High	Low/Mid
Tour AD EK-5 R1	WEK5-R1	Regular	46 in.	56g	.335 in.	3.0 in.	.608 in.	4.4°	Mid	Mid/High	Low/Mid
Tour AD EK-5 S	WEK5-S	Stiff	46 in.	56.5g	.335 in.	3.0 in.	.608 in.	4.4°	Mid	Mid/High	Low/Mid
Tour AD EK-5 X	WEK5-X	X-Stiff	46 in.	59g	.335 in.	3.0 in.	.612 in.	4.4°	Mid	Mid/High	Low/Mid
Tour AD EK-6 SR	WEK6-SR	Stiff Regular	46 in.	64g	.335 in.	3.0 in.	.602 in.	3.2°	Mid	Mid/High	Low/Mid
Tour AD EK-6 S	WEK6-S	Stiff	46 in.	66.5g	.335 in.	3.0 in.	.606 in.	3.2°	Mid	Mid/High	Low/Mid
Tour AD EK-6 X	WEK6-X	X-Stiff	46 in.	68g	.335 in.	3.0 in.	.606 in.	3.2°	Mid	Mid/High	Low/Mid
Tour AD EK-6 TX	WEK6-TX	Tour X-Stiff	46 in.	70g	.335 in.	3.0 in.	.610 in.	3.2°	Mid	Mid/High	Low/Mid
Tour AD EK-7 S	WEK7-S	Stiff	46 in.	74.5g	.335 in.	3.0 in.	.604 in.	2.8°	Mid	Mid/High	Low/Mid
Tour AD EK-7 X	WEK7-X	X-Stiff	46 in.	77g	.335 in.	3.0 in.	.608 in.	2.8°	Mid	Mid/High	Low/Mid
Tour AD EK-7 TX	WEK7-TX	Tour X-Stiff	46 in.	78.5g	.335 in.	3.0 in.	.610 in.	2.8°	Mid	Mid/High	Low/Mid
Tour AD EK-8 X	WEK8-X	X-Stiff	46 in.	84g	.335 in.	3.0 in.	.610 in.	2.6°	Mid	Mid/High	Low/Mid

product

Graphite Design Tour AD EK Wood Shaft