A head-to-head look at two of the top shafts in the Every18 index — scores, fit, estimated used price, and which one to buy.
2023 Shafts
2023 Shafts
The Graphite Design Tour AD CQ edges the True Temper AMT Red / Black / White on overall Every18 score (97 vs 96), but that headline number only tells part of the story. The True Temper AMT Red / Black / White is both the cheaper buy (about $180 used vs $200) and the stronger value pick, which makes it the safer choice if budget matters. The True Temper AMT Red / Black / White is the more forgiving of the two, which is the bigger deal for most mid- and higher-handicap players. Bottom line: choose the Graphite Design Tour AD CQ if you fit its profile (wood shaft); choose the True Temper AMT Red / Black / White if you lean toward iron shaft.
| Metric | Graphite Design Tour AD CQ | True Temper AMT Red / Black / White |
|---|---|---|
| Every18 score | 97 ✓ | 96 |
| Forgiveness | 71 | 74 ✓ |
| Speed | 74 | 75 ✓ |
| Feel | 74 ✓ | 71 |
| Value rating | 80 ✓ | 79 |
| Est. used price | $200 | $180 ✓ |
| Value index | 204 | 224 ✓ |
| Launch | Profile dependent | Iron flight fit |
| Spin | Profile dependent | Profile dependent |
| Fit profile | Wood shaft | Iron shaft |
Scores, value indexes, and prices are Every18 editorial estimates for comparison. Verify exact specifications, configuration, condition, and market price before purchasing.
On the Every18 editorial score the Graphite Design Tour AD CQ rates higher (97 vs 96 out of 100). "Better" still depends on fit — the Graphite Design Tour AD CQ suits wood shaft, while the True Temper AMT Red / Black / White suits iron shaft.
The True Temper AMT Red / Black / White scores higher on the Every18 value index. Estimated used prices are about $200 for the Graphite Design Tour AD CQ and $180 for the True Temper AMT Red / Black / White, so the True Temper AMT Red / Black / White is also the cheaper buy.
The True Temper AMT Red / Black / White rates higher for forgiveness (74 vs 71), which usually helps mid- and higher-handicap players hold more fairways and greens.
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