Who is the Graphite Design Tour AD CQ best for?
Players matching driver/fairway launch, spin, handle feel, and transition.
2023 Shafts review
Graphite Design Tour AD CQ review
A profile built to help launch and turn the ball over.
Wood shaftWood build
Every18 review
A profile built to help launch and turn the ball over. Review take: weight and bend profile are the real fit variables; flex is only a starting label.
It ranks #3 among 57 shafts in the Every18 index. Its strongest measured area is value at 80, while forgiveness is the relative tradeoff at 71. The $200 estimated used price is $64 above the category average of $136.
Best for
Players matching driver/fairway launch, spin, handle feel, and transition.
Watch out
Use launch monitor data. Flex labels vary widely by brand and model.
Ratings
Overall97
Forgiveness71
Speed74
Feel74
Value80
Fit and specifications
- Launch
- Profile dependent
- Spin
- Profile dependent
- Best For
- Players matching driver/fairway launch, spin, handle feel, and transition.
- Watch Out
- Use launch monitor data. Flex labels vary widely by brand and model.
Ratings, value scores, and prices are Every18 editorial estimates for comparison. Verify exact specifications, configuration, condition, and market price before purchasing.
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Graphite Design Tour AD CQ head-to-head
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Every18 score for the Graphite Design Tour AD CQ?
The 2023 Graphite Design Tour AD CQ has an Every18 editorial score of 97 out of 100, with separate ratings for forgiveness, speed, feel, and value.
What is the estimated used price of the Graphite Design Tour AD CQ?
Every18 estimates a used-market price near $200. Actual prices vary with condition, configuration, seller, and availability.
How does the Graphite Design Tour AD CQ rank for value?
The 2023 Graphite Design Tour AD CQ has an Every18 value index of 204 and ranks #3 of 57 shafts in the index on overall score. The value index weighs editorial score against estimated used price.
Is the Graphite Design Tour AD CQ worth buying in 2026?
With an Every18 score of 97 versus the shafts category average of 88, and an estimated used price $64 above the $136 average, the 2023 Graphite Design Tour AD CQ is an above-average pick on the used market. Compare it head-to-head against similar models before deciding.
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