Unreal content the last few months. You guys have hit your stride and are truly the leader in the Golf Equipment KZfaq space. I love the level of detail and "in the weeds" information provided. Really excited for release season in 2024.

I have a Graphite Design in every wood/hybrid in my bag. They just perform. XC-5 in my TSI3 10*, TP-6 in my TSR2 15* (absolute monster for a 3-wood), HD-7 in my TSR1 7-wood, and a DI-85 in my TSI2 23* hybrid. Love every single one of them.

The vf is my first ever Graphite design shaft. I’ve played/tried virtually almost every thing else. I swing driver about 105 and went with 6x as everyone always says GD stuff plays a little softer. This shafts is perfect for me. The feels is unbelievable for a shaft that is low spin

Awesome that Ian has access to such a great fitter. Excellent job Mikey!

I have recently moved to all Graphite Design shafts in my bag setup. Have never been happier with the consistency and ball flight. Not as stout as this shaft, but they are high quality and results.

Would love to see this vs ventus Tr black

Thanks guys, I paused video after his 3rd swing, wow what a difference in swings I'm seeing, haven't watched you or any golf shows I'm a long time, many injuries, anyway the last time I've watched you swing a driver was over a year ago, your swing now compared to idk over a year ago, much more Athletic,and powerful and free, not mechanical at all, good for you, let it rip, sorry had to make this comment, it caught my eye immediately! Great job, keep it going!

Would Ian think about tipping the S to help with the dispersion?

Great test guys! This is always the goal in a fitting for long drive drivers too. Softer, lighter, faster. Then dial it in.

Crazy to get this confirmation years later for me. In my 3 and 5 woods manufacturers suggests Xstiff for my swing speed, same with my driver. I bought X Flex for them all but ended up swapping them out for the Stiff flex and gaining speed, distance, and little more spin which I needed. Thought something was wrong with my understanding of my shafts.. Great video.

Off topic but my 2 cents on the ball rollback announcement.... I am 100% against the rollback because the only reason is to limit male tour pros. There's no need to cut distance for everybody. The overwhelming majority is against it. The better solution would have been to limit driver head size and implement new rules for driver face COR. My idea for the COR, is to lower the max COR outside of 5mm from the center of the club face. Today's drivers are way too forgiving on mishits for tour pros. Yes, tour pros button the sweet spot consistently, but they are by no means perfect. This will still allow guys to bomb it but there's greater punishment for bad swings. Today's level of forgiveness and head stability allows tour pros to go max effort with minimal risk. Just from a physics perspective, reducing head size will reduce MOI, and a positive consequence of this is that drivers will regain workability and the art of shot-shaping will likely return. Currently, drivers built for tour pros are built with one shot shape in mind depending on the player. Rahm, DJ, Morikawa and Homa (to name a few) only hit fades and put zero effort into working a draw with driver. Their drivers are built to be low-mid spin fade machines. In this video, Ian hit a few clunkers and the ball still is in the fairway and only 5-10 yards shorter than a well-struck shot. If the golf world needs to make things tougher for pros, just make rules for the driver to less forgiving.

When you’re breathing hard after hitting the X you know you’re having to work a little too hard. Nice test. The face adjustment was very interesting - more on that topic would be great.

I rememebr gong to CC and always saying "did you see the videos from TGX". Hope it was a profitable move! Love it. Ordered a VF5S to test against VC Blue 6S.

I have very similar swing numbers and this video makes me think a lot. My X has been a dispersion killer, but that extra pop I can probably get from loading a S shaft is very desirable

All the GD shafts are so good. They all seem to play soft with so much feel and they’re long. Superb Gents!

Thumbs up for sharing data on the AD VF golf shaft. Thumbs down for all the Woods spewage . I tried the shaft in a driver back in January and liked the feel and performance it provided in my testing. Thumbs up to Graphite Design on another nice shaft creation.

10:00 they probably forgot they are recording lol

Was the stiff shaft tipped differently. You guys mentioned in between flexes and I was curious if you did that here with the stiff version here.

GD shafts are so good. With the right fitting, it’s a weapon. Great content guys

I love Graphite Design product. I have the UB 6TX in my 10* TSR4 and the DI 85x in my 3 hybrid and love them. Got to try out a TSR3 16.5 with the DI 7x in it not long ago and loved it. Seriously considering replacing my aging 2017 M1 3HL with that same setup.

No surprise on the extra length with the S. More and more long drive competitors are using really flexible shafts. In fact, just saw a video the other day with Martin Borgmeier where his on course, non long drive driver is a stiff flex shaft. Quite interesting.

I have 3 clubs with the Graphite Design shafts in them and all 3 have been incredible, might be looking at pricing out a shaft in my 3 wood soon...its just so good.

Wow, I'm currently in Ventus Black 6x. Thought going straight into VF 5X was the call for more speed. Now VF 5S may be the better option. Back to Club Champion for more testing...

The impressive factor to me is the impact dispersion. Says a lot about GDI flex profile consistency. I’m curious why you didn’t tip the S 1/2”? Would likely deliver tip stability of the X while also delivering the flex/feel in midsection of the S to aid timing and speed we saw. Seems like that would’ve been best of both worlds, no? Maybe supply chain for this shaft is so scarce you didn’t want to potentially send this shaft to scrapper, especially knowing it’s Mikey’s gamer?

Opening up a great topic, you skimmed the surface on trying to get the 5S to straighten out. Could you delve in deeper and figure out how to get the 5 S to work? I face the same issue, softer shaft leads to pushes and fades but I like the faster club head speed Be it a club fit solution or even swing tweak. Maybe Tyler Mcghie can chime in on this!

just finished this vid the S when it was neutralized was sick if Ian only needs 285+ off the tee let him hit his three wood that shaft was money the carry was insane IN THE BAG Cheers from Norcal

Good job guys! Thanks! Now I have to try a new shaft after playing Mitsubishi ck pro orange for years in my Driver, 3 wood, and 3 hybrid. Well, it is Christmas time 😂

I’m playing AutoFlex 505x and feel like I’m leaving ball speed on the table but haven’t found anything better.

Played IZ for years in driver and stupidly got rid of it because I thought I liked Ventus Red better. Still have the IZ85 in my hybrids. If this is anything like his old DI it'll be a hit.

What are the swing speed recommendations for each flex?

Tell yourself EXACTLY what you’d tell me: Don’t look at the Band. Play the one that produces the best #s. 50-S!!!!

Do you think that using a different combo shaft, head, loft etc can actually gain back the distance that the golf ball roll back will bring? Also will the rollback golf ball actually benefit some golfers with actually more distance than the current ones now?

I always associate the whiteboard with flower wrap as the Tiger shaft. What would be the Ventus Blue/TR for GD?

Awesome test fella’s. I’m going to get me a 6x. I typically play 7x shafts in Ventus, I like the weight to slow me down a bit and help with accuracy. Sounds like these shafts “feel” heavier, going with the 6x.

Meanwhile Im out here just blind buying shafts like a stupid pylon. Good video.

My guess, rock hard course withdrive ball in fairway: TX May payoff ?

Wow!! Nicely done Ian!! What would you recommend for an old guy with a 100++ swing speed? I have a DI 6 SR which is lovely. I’m thinking a 5 R?? in the VF. Smooth loader, late release, parallel at top of back swing.

Did you tip either shaft?

Mikey, how does the AD-VF 5S compare to either the AD-VF 6S or Ventus TR Black 5S?

If you are playing the 5s do you tip it 1/2” to and 1” to get the same play as the 5x?

1080 instead of 4k helps with Ian's shirt at the beginning if you are about to pass out from that too

Currently playing Tour AD GP series (6S in Driver, 7S in 3 wood), how does this compare? Seems to have similar flex profile. Is this replacing the GP? As it is no longer on their comparison charts.

BIG QUESTION I HAVE : Chasing speed I’m in the Ventus Black 7X tipped 1” in driver I want to grab one of these in 6TX should I tip it right away I don’t have a place I can test them before

I play the ad di 6s in my ping g430 lst should probably be in x with my swing speed at 110ish but I love it still. Got the fwy in the 430 lst 75g and I have the ad tp 8x in my 430 7w

Would you guys considering tipping the S a wee bit to find the middle ground?

What we need is a scale of playability... Would Ian play this shaft: no, yes, and yes... even if it was green 😂 Then we know it's good!

Great video

GD starting apparel brand and signing Tiger!

50S is probably the most popular shaft on the LPGA but they're averaging 265, not 330. Wow.

How does the VF compare with project X evenflow white T1100?

If we really want to get at what's behind Tiger's comeback we need to investigate the new socks he is wearing. Maybe his belt as well.

Anyone have some juicy inside info on whether Mitsubishi will release a new iron shaft to replace the MMT next year? Mikey?

Less in the Bush. Which is good 😅

330 yards on the centerline....is that good?

Hows this compare with the old silver/blue accra rpg ?

He needs something in the middle of the 2 the strikes are way better with the S

Just curious what head and degree are u pairing this shaft with in this video. Just curious

How do I book a fitting with you guys? Where are you based

I thought the hzrdus smoke green was the stiffest shaft?

If people are x flex at 110mph whats industry standard for say 125 club head? Im in a 7x ventus black and feel like it can get squirrelly at times. Tipping adjustments?

how does this compare to a Tensei CK Orange?

I love you guys

You should tip the 5S Ian....

What’s the weight of the VF 5s?

Wait what happened to TXG golf?

Hurry up and bump up those nmnrs before the geezers in charge of golf come back and steal the distance 😅

RIP Diamana “whiteboard”

Got any Midori?!!! 😂

No 1

Mikey, are you prepared to give up pieces out of your bag for your Pal ?

Any tipping?

Ball carry is the only measurement, can't claim roll out 🤷🏼‍♂️

Back to reality for us old guy mortals 80-90 mph speed would you consider doing a slower swing speed test comparison with the new Newton shafts with the six dot swing chart Cheers from Norcal

Title should be “how to gain 17 yards in your drive”

#nohousered

Thats the only shaft i ever seen to keep up with house of forged code black

For those who just want the hitting and analysis, starts at 6:34.

Don’t think that shaft is right for you Ian..too much variation for me and a very right sided bias