What It Is

• The Tour AD UB (UB = “Up and Beyond”) is a premium wood shaft from Graphite Design’s Tour AD line.

• It’s built for drivers and fairway woods.

• The “DEMO SHAFT” tag means it was likely used for club-fitting or testing — functionally the same as a new shaft, though it may show light cosmetic wear.

Materials & Construction

• Made in Japan.

• Uses TORAYCA® M40X carbon fiber in the mid-to-tip section, and TORAYCA® T1100G carbon fiber in the tip region.

• Built under Graphite Design’s Material Stiffness Integration (MSI) philosophy, with a bend profile that’s medium-plus in the butt and mid sections and stiff-plus in the tip.

Performance Characteristics

• Launch: Mid

• Spin: Low to Low/Mid

• Trajectory: A stable, mid-flight ball flight — controlled and penetrating rather than high and ballooning.

• The stiff tip helps keep spin under control and reduces unwanted shaft twist.

• The profile balances power and precision — providing solid energy transfer while still delivering good control.

Flex & Weight Options

The UB shafts come in a wide range of weights and flexes. Examples:

• Lightweight options (around 45–50 g), typically in “Lite” or Regular.

• Mid-weight (50–60 g) and heavier options (70–80 g), with flexes ranging from Regular through Stiff and X-Stiff (depending on weight).

• The tip diameter is standard (.335″), so the shaft is compatible with most modern driver and fairway wood heads.

Ideal Golfer Profile

This shaft suits golfers who:

• Want a mid-launch, low-spin ball flight that favors distance with stability and control.

• Prefer a solid, stable feel through the swing — less “tip whip,” more dependable energy transfer.

• Swing with moderate to high speed, so they can take advantage of the shaft’s stiffness without sacrificing stability.

• Value accuracy and consistency — good for those who prefer tighter dispersion over maximum launch height or extra tip kick.

What “DEMO SHAFT” Means

As a demo shaft, the Tour AD UB has been used for fitting or testing, but it retains the full structural integrity, materials, and performance characteristics of a new shaft. Any differences are usually cosmetic — minor handling marks or light wear — and the main benefit is often a lower price.