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Ordered the Tour AD DI in an M1 from Taylormade in the 6x. I am wondering if the standard tipping at Taylormade (1") versus Manufacturer's recommendation (0") has materially altered the playability. I have about a 105-110 mph club head speed with a medium tempo and I am finding this shaft very stout. Only have had one range session with the club but my impression is that this shaft is way too stiff for me, at least with how it was tip trimmed. I was worried it wasn't going to be firm enough from some of the posts I have read...

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I installed a Tour AD DI 6s in my Titleist 905S 9.5 degree driver. These drivers have the shaft inserted all the way to the sole. I did a full bore installation to the sole (about 3 1/2 inches) which will stiffen the shaft a bit therefore no need to tip the shaft. The overall length is about 45.5 inches. This has brought new life in this old driver and it is keeping up with newer drivers. Maybe 5-10 yards shorter but still with the ability to work the ball with a 400cc head. The Tour AD DI 6s isn't too stiff and the results have been pretty decent. My ss is about 105 and I am able to hit nice high draws as my predominant shot pattern but am able to fade the ball consistently. The tip doesn't feel too stiff and I am able to release the clubhead without any need of additional manipulation. So far the shaft has performed as I had hoped.

Driver:  TaylorMade 300 Mini 11.5° (10.2°), Fujikura Ventus Blue 5S Velocore

3W:  TaylorMade M4 15°, Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7S

Hybrid:  TaylorMade Sim2 2 Iron Hybrid 17°, Mitsubishi Tensai AV Raw Blue 80 stiff

Irons:  Mizuno Pro 223 4-PW, Nippon Modus3 Tour 120 stiff

GW / SW: Mizuno T-22, 52° (bent to 50°)/ 56° (bent to 54°), True Temper S400

LW:  Scratch Golf 1018 forged 58° DS, Nippon Modus3 Tour 120 stiff

Putter:  Byron Morgan Epic Day custom, Salty MidPlus cork grip

Grips:  BestGrips Augusta Microperf leather slip on

 

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What do you think?

 

 

This shaft fits my game very well. I think this shaft gives a higher launch angle than people think.

 

I think you're right. I was expecting a much lower flight than what is being produced. The launch angle isn't too high so I am good with the performance.

Driver:  TaylorMade 300 Mini 11.5° (10.2°), Fujikura Ventus Blue 5S Velocore

3W:  TaylorMade M4 15°, Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7S

Hybrid:  TaylorMade Sim2 2 Iron Hybrid 17°, Mitsubishi Tensai AV Raw Blue 80 stiff

Irons:  Mizuno Pro 223 4-PW, Nippon Modus3 Tour 120 stiff

GW / SW: Mizuno T-22, 52° (bent to 50°)/ 56° (bent to 54°), True Temper S400

LW:  Scratch Golf 1018 forged 58° DS, Nippon Modus3 Tour 120 stiff

Putter:  Byron Morgan Epic Day custom, Salty MidPlus cork grip

Grips:  BestGrips Augusta Microperf leather slip on

 

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Not for me. Felt sloppy to me. Seemed to spin like crazy. Prefer a stiffer too section.

WITB - 4/2/24

Driver: TSR3 - 9* HZRDUS Black G4 6.5

4W: TSR3 16.5* - HZRDUS Black G4 6.5

7W: TSR2 21* - Ventus Blue 7X

Srixon ZX-4 4-5 $-Taper 130X - SSX1

Srixon ZX-7 6-PW $-taper 130X

Ping S159 - 50S/54H/58H - DG X100TI
TaylorMade TP Collection Juno
Testing: Odyssey AI One Rossie S

 

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I now have a 2016 Taylormade M1 tour driver (9.9* actual, 2.2 degree open, 58.2 lie angle) with a Tour AD DI 6s. I had a Fujikura Pro Tour Spec 63 stiff in this driver and absolutely did not like the combination although the Fujikura Pro Tour Spec 73 stiff works very well with my Titleist 906F2 3 wood.

 

The Tour AD DI 6s is such a great driver shaft for me! I am still getting used to this driver but it is a bit longer and easier to hit than the Titleist 905S I was gaming.

Driver:  TaylorMade 300 Mini 11.5° (10.2°), Fujikura Ventus Blue 5S Velocore

3W:  TaylorMade M4 15°, Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7S

Hybrid:  TaylorMade Sim2 2 Iron Hybrid 17°, Mitsubishi Tensai AV Raw Blue 80 stiff

Irons:  Mizuno Pro 223 4-PW, Nippon Modus3 Tour 120 stiff

GW / SW: Mizuno T-22, 52° (bent to 50°)/ 56° (bent to 54°), True Temper S400

LW:  Scratch Golf 1018 forged 58° DS, Nippon Modus3 Tour 120 stiff

Putter:  Byron Morgan Epic Day custom, Salty MidPlus cork grip

Grips:  BestGrips Augusta Microperf leather slip on

 

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I upgraded drivers to a 2018 M3 440cc 9.5 degree head with the AD DI 6S shaft. I am still loving the shaft!!!

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Driver:  TaylorMade 300 Mini 11.5° (10.2°), Fujikura Ventus Blue 5S Velocore

3W:  TaylorMade M4 15°, Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7S

Hybrid:  TaylorMade Sim2 2 Iron Hybrid 17°, Mitsubishi Tensai AV Raw Blue 80 stiff

Irons:  Mizuno Pro 223 4-PW, Nippon Modus3 Tour 120 stiff

GW / SW: Mizuno T-22, 52° (bent to 50°)/ 56° (bent to 54°), True Temper S400

LW:  Scratch Golf 1018 forged 58° DS, Nippon Modus3 Tour 120 stiff

Putter:  Byron Morgan Epic Day custom, Salty MidPlus cork grip

Grips:  BestGrips Augusta Microperf leather slip on

 

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On 1/20/2023 at 7:23 AM, FifeRiviera said:

Honestly the best fairway shaft around I feel. 

 

Launch and spin are perfection for my swing although I do prefer it a bit shorter than standard and a heavier weight. 

I have a AD-DI 7S installed on my TM M4 3 wood.  This is such a terrific shaft and works very well in my 3 wood that I am not about to mess with it.

Driver:  TaylorMade 300 Mini 11.5° (10.2°), Fujikura Ventus Blue 5S Velocore

3W:  TaylorMade M4 15°, Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7S

Hybrid:  TaylorMade Sim2 2 Iron Hybrid 17°, Mitsubishi Tensai AV Raw Blue 80 stiff

Irons:  Mizuno Pro 223 4-PW, Nippon Modus3 Tour 120 stiff

GW / SW: Mizuno T-22, 52° (bent to 50°)/ 56° (bent to 54°), True Temper S400

LW:  Scratch Golf 1018 forged 58° DS, Nippon Modus3 Tour 120 stiff

Putter:  Byron Morgan Epic Day custom, Salty MidPlus cork grip

Grips:  BestGrips Augusta Microperf leather slip on

 

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Got this in 7S for my TSR2+ 3w. Feels very whippy/noodle-y. I cannot time this club and have topped it a lot. Also cannot hit it high anymore and I tend to hit up on my 3w. I’m coming from a Tensei AV Blue. To be fair, have only swung it maybe 30 times so not used to it yet, but love my new driver shaft I already bought same to swap this. May either sell or after reading here, tip it and use it in a 5w. Anyone try it in a 5w?? Not sure how much to tip and butt trim or if I just tip it 1”…

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On 2/18/2023 at 2:34 PM, pepperonipies said:

Got this in 7S for my TSR2+ 3w. Feels very whippy/noodle-y. I cannot time this club and have topped it a lot. Also cannot hit it high anymore and I tend to hit up on my 3w. I’m coming from a Tensei AV Blue. To be fair, have only swung it maybe 30 times so not used to it yet, but love my new driver shaft I already bought same to swap this. May either sell or after reading here, tip it and use it in a 5w. Anyone try it in a 5w?? Not sure how much to tip and butt trim or if I just tip it 1”…

ADDI is a weird shaft (for me).  I am ok with it in the driver, absolutely hate it in the fairway woods, but absolutely love it in the hybrids.  I know hybrids and woods are slightly different, but still. 

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