UST Proforce V2 or Aldila VS Proto...which would you put in your driver and why?

[choran]

I am debating on which shaft to put into my Ping G10. Just wanted to see what you guys thought of the two shafts and what you would go with. Feel free to give the pros and cons of each.

[nykfan4life]

It's really about which ones work best for you

[choran]

It's really about which ones work best for you

Yea, I'm going to hit them both...I'm not necessarily looking on advice to choose my shaft, just wanted to see what the rest of you thought about your experience with one or the other...or both.

[Crafty]

I have the VS Proto in my Superquad and cannot say enough good things about it. It is explosive and feels excellent. Although I have never hit it, I have heard very positive things about the V2 as well.

[thor]

I like the V2. I have not hit the proto. I have hit the DVS though.

[limoric]

I had a proto stiff in my Rapture. I had to switch to a regular...the proto plays slightly stiffer than the NV, from what I've experienced and have heard. I recently tried the G10 with V2 stiff in a launch monitor and it performed quite a bit better than any other ping option I tried. I think if you go with the Proto, expect to swing at least 105 MPH+ consistently. I'm 100 MPH so the Proto is just a bit too stiff.

That said I just bought a Cleveland Hibore XL Tour with Fuji Fit-on Red Stiff. The G10 with V2 Stiff was my second choice.

[SuaSponteMn]

I hit both while getting fit. I got decent results with the V2 from a spin and distance perspective, but the VS felt like it had a ton more life in it and my numbers were ideal. To me the UST ProForce line has always felt boardy and lifeless, this shaft improves a bit, but not enough for me. I've got a pured VS Proto 70g in Stiff flex installed in a TM Superquad 9.5* head. I've literally tried to knock it out of the bag and can't. You can ask some people around here about my club buying habits, I REALLY tried.

[choran]

keep em comin'

[iacas]

keep em comin'

Uh, I would buy and use the one that best suited my game and my swing. Doing anything but that would be stupid.

[choran]

as stated earlier I am not buying simply based on the results of this poll...just wanted to here some other opinions (I hit the vs proto today and already bought it tonight actually, but I just wanted to here other opinions for general discussion).

[marpr]

I am debating on which shaft to put into my Ping G10. Just wanted to see what you guys thought of the two shafts and what you would go with. Feel free to give the pros and cons of each.

I have the UST v2 and i would never consider putting another shaft in mine. i have only heard great things of the Aldila (never tried them myself).

i have previously had different models Diamanas. as long as your happy with the flex and the kick point, it will be fine.

[MrKadash]

Proforce V2 for me. The low torque gives me the stability that I need with my swing speed and how I load the club. I agree that it feels "boardy" to a degree like some others have said, but that's how I like it, so it's all personal preference. I don't think you can go wrong with either.

[mrobbie]

As I currently own a driver that is no longer produced, pro shops will therefore not stock it. How can I get analysis performed to see what shaft I should get? I am toying with the idea of having my driver re-shafted, as I think the YS6 might be too stiff for my swing. As with the OP, between Adila and Proforce as they seem to be around the same $$$

How can a pro give me advice based on my current driver? Ideally, a lauch monitor to get ball spin etc is what they would use, but its obviously not as easy as it would be with a new club as they have no selection of 905Rs to give me the variety of shafts I'd need for a proper fitting?

Also, anyone got ideas for the price of re-shafting a 905R? I understand it has to go to Titleist for this to be done.

[JaY_B]

Proforce, The aldila balloons and feels too whippy through impact.

[Everardo]

I am debating on which shaft to put into my Ping G10. Just wanted to see what you guys thought of the two shafts and what you would go with. Feel free to give the pros and cons of each.

Like others have mentioned, you need to see how they work for you.

Yea, I'm going to hit them both...I'm not necessarily looking on advice to choose my shaft, just wanted to see what the rest of you thought about your experience with one or the other...or both.

well you kinda are with your quote above "what would you go with"

as stated earlier I am not buying simply based on the results of this poll...just wanted to here some other opinions (I hit the vs proto today and already bought it tonight actually, but I just wanted to here other opinions for general discussion).

I'm not trying to be mean here but what does it matter what other people think or it or how it performs for them? You could ask thousands of people and let's say they like brand A but brand B performs the best for you. I don't know you but many would still be inclined to choose brand A because it's popular.....I see it a lot when people come into my shop.

Also, anyone got ideas for the price of re-shafting a 905R? I understand it has to go to Titleist for this to be done.

Some shops can re-shaft these drivers, I know many that won't just because it's kind of a pain but you'll just have to make a few calls to see who will.

[The Gill]

I feel I'm more consistent with the V2. I'm not sure what the torque rating is on the Proto, but I wasn't quite as consistent with it in my old Cobra.

[dave39]

Also, anyone got ideas for the price of re-shafting a 905R? I understand it has to go to Titleist for this to be done.

It doesn't have to go to Titleist. Any decent club builder will have no problem reshafting it. The only clubs that really have to go back to the manufacturer are the older style Ping drivers (like the TiSi series) and maybe a couple others. But even with those there is usually a club builder around who feels comfortable changing the shafts (just need adapters/hosel replacements).

On topic: I wouldn't keep picking at this forum for reviews on the shafts. That is like picking for reviews on a wedges. People just say different things according to their experiences and hearing others experience isn't going to help you choose. They are both good shafts. If you don't plan on getting fitted than just get the cheaper of the two.

[r7 425]

Theyre both very good shafts..Their trusted on the PGA Tour...Choosing one over the other wouldnt be a liability...I have tried both but for me personally i liked the Nv Aldila By You--it just felt a lot smoother and lagged a little better