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OK, friends, I need some help.

I've never been fitted for a driver or driver shaft, and I'm going to get on a launch monitor this weekend. I don't want a new driver, but I am curious about my launch monitor numbers and am considering a heavier shaft.

What sorts of numbers or launch characteristics do I look for?

Based on a launch monitor "fitting" (quotation marks because it wasn't so much a fitting as having a kid at the PGA TOUR Superstore track results) I did for a hybrid about eight months ago and my own understanding of the way I hit my driver, I am estimating my driver swing speed at around 105-110 mph. I came up with that estimate because the best results with the hybrid were in the 99-101 mph range, with a launch angle of around 15*-17*. I don't know the ball speed or spin rate numbers. I think I swing my driver somewhat less aggressively than I did that hybrid, so my driver SS is probably not as incrementally faster than the hybrid as it could be.

With a driver SS of 105-110, what kind of ball speed, spin rate, and launch angle should I be looking for? Is there any consensus on what optimal numbers are with a swing at this rate? What if I'm more in the 100-105 range? Or in the 110-112 range? I've got guesses, but I don't know that they're worth much.

My current driver set-up is below, but I'll list it up here:
Callaway FT-3, 8.5, Aldila NV 65-S, 45", don't know the swingweight. (I've got several inches of Golfsmith brand high density .5" lead tape wrapped around the shaft above the ferrule, and slightly less wrapped just below the grip.) My best drives have a mid-high trajectory with a, say, 10-20 yard draw that starts right and bends back just left of my aiming line. My regular misses are a push and a big, hard, sweeping hook. My good total distance is usually in the 260 yard range (250-270).

As I write this, I'm thinking, "What the hell's wrong with that?!" Nothing at all, of course, but I'm working on being more consistent and am curious about my numbers. I also think I might be able to maximize consistency and distance with a heavier shaft.

So, I apologize if this post is a bit disorganized. Thanks, in advance, for any comments.

Driver: FT-3 Tour 10.5, Grafalloy ProLaunch Blue 75-S
FW: Insight XTD Pro FP400F 14.5, Graphite Design Tour AD YSQ FW Stiff
Hybrids: G10 18 / 21, AWT Stiff
Irons: Steelhead X-14 PS 4-A, DG S300
Wedge: Vokey SM58.12Putter: 35" Studio Design 1.5Ball: B330, Z Star X or AD333, or D2 Feel...

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Folly,

My SS numbers are similar to your's. I'm using a 75 Gram shaft, stiff flex and my driver weight is D7/D8. Some numbers you should look for:

1) Launch angle of between 10-12.
2) Spin rate of 2500-2700.
3) Ball Speed should be between 150-155MPH. That's an excellent ball speed and will fall between your driving range of 250-260. That distance is excellent, too.

Also, take the balls you play with to your fitting. Your ball will have an impact on your spin rate.

Also, when you go to your fitting, make sure that your fitter locks in what is called "CPM" of the shaft, he or she should know exactly what this is. This will allow your shaft to play at a certain flex and give you optimal performance.

My last recommendation is to have your shaft, pured. This will allow for a constant kickpoint and optimal results. You can read more, here: www.sstpure.com .

Hope this helps and best of luck.

Titleist 905T Accra SC75 M4 Shaft

Nike SQ 4W Accra T70 M4 Shaft
HB001 17* Hybrid with Mitsubishi Diamana Thump X Stiff Flex
Baffler Pro 20* Accra Axiv 105 Tour Hybrid Shaft

Taylor Made 24* Burner Accra Axiv 105 Tour Hybrid Shaft

Mizuno MP-32 5-PW Black Oxide Finish Project X 6.0 Shafts

Vokey 52* Oil Can Finish TTDG S400 Shaft

Cleveland 588 60* TTDG S400 Shaft

Rife Bimini Blade Putter

 

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