Graphite Design Inc. (GD) was established in August of 1989 with the purpose of manufacturing the highest quality graphite shafts within US golf industry. The word QUALITY is defined by GD as golf shaft designed first and foremost for performance, using the most advanced materials available in the market place combined with the best manufacturing process and technical equipment.

The AD symbol used by Graphite Design on each shaft came from professional players saying that "Accuracy and Distance Shafts" are Graphite Design. We are proud to have graphite shaft products selected and played by the "Best" professionals in the world. From the moment they were introduced here five years ago, our shafts have produced winning results for many players. Graphite Design's philosophy is to develop new performance technologies that are tested by professionals. The same technology is reflected in a complete line of shafts so that all golfers at all skill levels may be able to achieve more distance and more accuracy with greater ease. So if you are looking for a 55 grams Driver shaft or a 110 grams Driver shaft, Graphite Design has your shaft that is proven with professionals worldwide. We are the "Choice" in graphite shafts.

The GD Flex measures the bending stiffness of the entire shaft, which includes the tip and butt stiffness. Frequency measures stiffness in the first 20-25" of the butt section of the shaft. Take, for example, two shafts that have identical frequencies, but have a wide variation in tip stiffness. These shafts may appear to be the same in an assembled golf club, but the difference in tip stiffness will have a huge impact on the trajectory of the golf ball. Typically, a weak tip shaft will produce a higher trajectory versus a stiff tip shaft in the same loft club head. With today's larger heads, tip stiffness translates into increased stability on off center hits. By designing the tip structure of the shaft specifically for a particular shaft type, the golfer will receive the maximum benefit of accuracy and distance.

MSI

Material Stiffness Integration, or MSI, is the design concept by which Graphite Design develops shafts. We believe that by combining materials of different stiffness and fiber volume, we are able to reduce unwanted vibrations while promoting enhanced feel.

Composite materials consist of two components: fiber and resin. The stiffness of each fiber type has an impact on how much vibration, or feel, is transmitted up the shaft. The resin acts more like a sponge, absorbing vibrations. By integrating materials of different stiffness and fiber/resin percentages, we can promote better feel. Using low resin content materials equates to more fiber, which means higher strength shafts with better feel and distance. Graphite Design is one of the largest consumers of low resin content composite materials.

Graphite Design Shafts Available at the Arizona Golf Company

Pershing 

With Designed to match the swing profiles of a variety of players, four Pershing models (45, 55, 65, and 75) are offered in weights ranging from an ultra-light 45 grams up to 79 grams. All models feature a high balance point for superb feel from hands through clubhead. The Pershing line provides a perfect match for today's largest clubheads, but the wide variety of shaft weights and two available tip diameters make it suitable for any size driver or fairway wood. With the combinations of low-to-mid kick points and torque ranging from 3.0 to 6.0, there is a Pershing shaft available for a variety of players that will optimize proper launch angles and spin characteristics.

Prototype Models

Prototype Model 702 Cosmetically redesigned for 2006 and a favorite on the PGA and Japan Tours, the Prototype 702 reflects an overall stiff bend profile and high kick point. The low trajectory and torque of this shaft lend towards play by better players with an extremely fast swing speed and quick tempo.

Prototype Model 902 Similar in composition and playability to the 702, the Prototype 902 is slightly heavier and a little stiffer. This shaft is a popular choice among professional players and experienced golfers looking for a shaft that matches their expert level of ability.

Purple Ice

Its eye-catching color and appearance are not the only things that set this premium shaft apart. Providing higher launch angles and greater club head speed and power, Purple Ice's innovative design allows golfers more directional control with center and off-center hits. Common reactions to Purple Ice shafts include: "extremely lively" and "exceptional feel."

Tour AD Series

The Tour AD shaft line, the ultimate combination of GDI's innovative accuracy and distance technology, had unparalleled success on the PGA and Japan PGA Tours during the 2005 season. Tournament winning Tour AD shafts are designed to suit any player's ability and are available in three unique models, each containing the highest fiber and lowest resin content of all the shafts in the Graphite Design line. The high fiber content of the shaft line allows the greatest amount of consistency to help increase control. Its distinctive striped design defines its players from across the course as true masters of the game.

Other Tour AD models include, Irons, Hybrid, I-65, W-60 and W-70

The NEW Graphite Design Red Ice shaft designed for Sonartec to maximize the feel and performance of the GS Tour head for all skill levels.

YS+ Series 

Already considered the premium shaft brand by champion PGA TOUR players, GDI's YS+ shafts have an unmistakable appearance. Their superior performance is evident on the PGA TOUR, where the YS-6 has been the most widely played graphite driver shaft for three straight years. In addition, the YS-7 consistently wins or places among the top of the model count, according to the Darrell Survey. Defined by GDI's extreme technology and dedication for expert craftsmanship, the YS+ series of shafts satisfy the needs of what golfers truly want from the game.

YS-6+

The YS-6+ is the most-played graphite shaft on the PGA TOUR two years and running, according to the Darrell Survey.

The YS-6+ uses the highest grade of modulus graphite available on the market, resulting in increased distance, more responsive feel and dramatic improvements in accuracy. The YS-6+ fairway shaft is designed to maintain the performance and bend characteristics of the popular YS-6+ driver shafts.

Other YS models include, YS-5+, YS-6+, YS-7+, YS-8+, YS-9+, YS-6+ Fairway, YS-7+ Fairway, YS-Hybrid+

YS Iron & YS Hybrid

Better than Steel! For those golfers who prefer the feel and performance of a steel shaft, Graphite Design has just raised the standard with the new high-performance YS-Iron+. The YS-Iron+ shaft incorporates GDI's "Graphite Alloy Technology", a high-performance multi-material technology. Experience a solid ball strike, not a dead feel. Exceptional balance eliminates golfers' needs to change their swings. YS-Iron+ shafts take advantage of the best performance features of both steel and graphite resulting in shafts that have less torque than steel, that feel better than steel, and that enable players to control the trajectory of their ball flight.

G-TECH 

Graphite Design's G-Tech shafts offer the average weight that the majority of golfers are looking for — they're neither too heavy nor too light. The iron shafts' trajectory aids in increased distance for players with slower, smoother swing speeds.