Graphite Design Tour AD BB: Mid/Low-Launch & Low-Spin Demo Driver Golf Shaft

Graphite Design Tour AD BB (Blue Bullet) Golf Shaft Review

I. Who is the Graphite Design Tour AD BB Golf Shaft For:

This golf shaft is for the player who is seeking a premium quality mid/low-launching low-spin shaft with the ultra smooth “glassy” feel that has become uniquely intertwined with Graphite Design’s Tour AD brand. This golf shaft fits into the hands of players who have slightly faster tempos, late releases, moderate swing speeds, desire a lower launching bend profile, ultra low spin rates, want to be able to control their drives in windy conditions, and get fantastic roll out! This shaft has fit phenomenally into many PGA Tour, NCAA, and competitive high-school golfers, and those who know and love the signature feel of a Graphite Design golf shaft!

II. What Do I Need to Know About the Graphite Design Tour AD BB Golf Shaft: 

The BB was first introduced in 2012 and has stood the test of time as a true classic, unaltered in its steadfast design and composition! Made to help lower player’s launch angles and reduce spin rates, the Graphite Design Tour AD BB golf shaft is made of premium 50-ton modulus graphite from the Toray Company’s 1^st generation Nanoalloy material recipe that has became the renown Deep Impact (DI) Technology material and has been implemented ever since! Strategically placed in the shaft and tip section, the proprietary 50-ton Nanoalloy graphite material has given the Graphite Design Tour AD DI family its unique and signature feel! The bend profile is one where players will feel the shaft flex closer to the handle, promoting a lower launch angle great for windy conditions, and the stiff tip section will help promote an ultra low ball spin effect for straighter drives, amazing feedback, stability on off-centered shots, and extra roll out on the fairway!

What sets this shaft apart from others is that it falls into the mid/low-launch low spin classification, but unlike many other shafts in this category, the Blue Bullet (BB) maintains the ultra smooth and “non-harsh” feel that is unique to the Graphite Design Tour AD brand, and has one of the most stable low-spinning tip sections of many premium level golf shaft manufacturers. 

Player Profile: Tempo: slightly accelerated, Transition: more aggressive, Release: mid to late, Swing Speed: moderate, Trajectory: mid/low, Spin: low.

III. Other Golf Shafts to Compare to the Graphite Design Tour AD BB Golf Shaft:

-Graphite Design Tour AD GP

-Mitsubishi DF-Series

-Mitsubishi Kuro Kage XT

-Fujikura Speeder Pro Tour Spec

-Fujikura Pro Tour Spec 

-Fujikura Evolution I Tour Spec

-Project X HZRDUS Black

-Project X HZRDUS T1100

-Veylix Rome

IV. Additional Information About the Graphite Design Tour AD BB Golf Shaft:

Don’t be fooled by the BB’s smooth feel, it definitely fits into the mid/lower-launch low-spin category of golf shafts and makes a great driver and 3-wood shaft. Players with relatively moderate tempos looking to lower their launch and spin will benefit immensely from the Graphite Design Tour AD BB! Another golf shaft to seriously consider is the new Graphite Design Tour AD GP, which is a slightly “tighter” version of the BB.

General Swing Speed Recommendation: Regular (R1): 86-95mph, Stiff-Regular (SR): 92-98mph, Stiff (S): 96-105mph, X-Stiff (X): 105+mph, 

V. Summary:

If you love the uniquely smooth feel and high performance of Graphite Design golf shafts and need to lower your launch and spin rates, this is the shaft for you!