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is there an easy way to not have so much spin on my driver. i hardly get any roll if it actually rolls at all. i actually just put an aldila nv-x stiff shaft in it out of my cobra x-speed. i haven't hit any balls with it yet but i hope it helps. let me know if you guys know anything.

thanks
-matt

Driver: 09 Burner 10.5 Aldila NV 65 X Stiff
3wd: G10 14* Aldila NV 85 X Stiff
Hybrid: G10 18* Aldila NV 105 X Stiff
3-PW: I10 X100
Wedge: Tour 52* & 58* S400Putter: Circa 62 No.2 35" Ball: Tour IXLowest 9 (-E) 36Lowest 18 (+2) 73

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I have the same problem sometimes. I was thinking it may be the 10.5* but I'm not too sure. Need to go on the launch monitor and see whats up!
In my Ping Pioneer LC bag -
Driver: TaylorMade R11 10* closed
3 Wood: TaylorMade R11 15* open
Hybrid: Ping G15 20*
Irons: Ping G15 4, i15 5 - PWWedges: Ping Tour S 50*, 56* bent to 55*, 60*Putter: TaylorMade Daytona Ghost 34" 
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Absolutely! The shaft plays a huge part in spin rate. In fact, I had the exact same 'problem' with my previous driver a 10.5* TM 580XD with stock stiff shaft that apparently had a low kick point for a higher launch. After doing some research I found that the Aldila NV65S shaft would work best for me (higher kick point for lower launch). I was considering a reshaft but a 10.5* Mizuno MX-500 with an Aldila NV65S shaft was on sale so I picked that up instead. I've played it for a few months now and I can honestly say without exaggeration that it has produced more penetrating drives averaging 15 to 20 yards further down the fairway (or rough :)).

What's In my bag:

Driver: TaylorMade R5 Dual 9.5* UST Proforce V2 77g S
3Wood: Mizuno F-60 13.5* Mizuno Exsar 75S
Hybrid: Adams Idea Pro 3/4 Aldila VS Proto 80SIrons: Adams Pro Forged (5-PW) True Temper Black Gold SWedges: Cleveland 588 (3) 50, 588 (DSG) 54 & 60Putter: Ping i-Series Craz-EBalls:.....

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What's your loft on your driver right now? Lowering a degree will easily get you more roll.

Driver: Tour Burner 10.5*
3 Wood: Hibore 15*
3 Hybrid: 3dx DC 20*
Irons: i5 4-PW
Gap Wedge: cg12 50*Sand Wedge: cg12 54*Putter: g5i anserIn my grom bag :)

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Put the heaviest weights at the front of the club head, what with it being an R7 an all.....

In my Ping UCLAN Team Bag

Nike Sasqautch 9.5 - V2 Stiff
Cleveland HiBore 15 - V2 Stiff
Ben Hogan Apex FTX, 2 - PW - Dynamic Gold StiffNike SV Tour 52, 58 - Dynamic Golf StiffYes Golf Callie - 33 inchesBall - Srixon Z star X

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I'm no swing guru, but.... I've found over the last couple of years, no matter how low loft I chose, the ball, off a great drive, would have no roll, even on slightly softer fairways would be behind the pitch mark. Over a few lessons and a while at the range I've found that I've been using a "neutral" grip and slightly open (shoulders) stance. I've been essentially pushing all my drives. I've strenghened my grips and closed my shoulders. This allows me to rip through the ball with my right side/hand and really turn the clubhead over. It gives a more penetrating flight with no "backspin".
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A good follow through can help the ball roll on alnding . Perhaps a 7.5 loft with Stiff Ozic Tour shaft can do the trick . I hit dozens of different drivers and found out there a a very slight differnce but not enough to conclude that one manufacturer has the advantage . I hit a no name brand in 9 degrees with a stiff steel shaft 310 yards as opposed to a Tour Department Burner 8.5 290 yards .
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Absolutely! The shaft plays a huge part in spin rate. In fact, I had the exact same 'problem' with my previous driver a 10.5* TM 580XD with stock stiff shaft that apparently had a low kick point for a higher launch. After doing some research I found that the Aldila NV65S shaft would work best for me (higher kick point for lower launch). I was considering a reshaft but a 10.5* Mizuno MX-500 with an Aldila NV65S shaft was on sale so I picked that up instead. I've played it for a few months now and I can honestly say without exaggeration that it has produced more penetrating drives averaging 15 to 20 yards further down the fairway (or rough :)).

My new PING G5 has the Aldila NV-S 65 shaft and the launch monitor indicated very little spin. The driver head is a 9* which might play a part. But I really love the shaft.

Ping hoofer bag Ping G15 10.5* Driver, stock reg shaft Ping G15 3 metal, Aldila 75g Stiff shaft Ping G15 5 metal, Aldila 75g Stiff shaft Mizuno MP 69 3-PW irons, DG S300 shafts Mizuno MP R12 black nickel 52* and 56* gap and sand wedges, DG spinner W+ shafts Mizuno 20* FLiHi Clk hybrids, Project X 5.5 shaft 25 year old Bulls Eye putter, 33" or Ping Anser 2 Scottsdale 34" First round of golf was in 1963 at age 10. Best round -1. 2 Holes-In-One.

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So what is optimum.

I think thats its some where around a 14 degree launch angle and the backspin in the 2500 range. Am I close?

Driver - Taylormade R9
3 Wood - Titlelist 909F2 15.5 degrees

2H - Nickent

4H - Taylormade
Irons - Mizuno MP-63 5-PW
Wedges - Titlelist 52 and 60 and Cleveland CG-15 56
Putter - Scotty Cameron Stainless Steel NewportBall - Pro V or V1

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What's your loft on your driver right now? Lowering a degree will easily get you more roll.

Lowering it a degree will get more roll but if he hits the ball at its optimal arc with his current driver he will get more distance out of it rather than a lesser degree with lesser flight time and more roll...the better your arc angle the farther the ball will travel...your ultimate launch angle is between 11 and 13 degrees, that is when you are getting the most distance.
What's In The Bag?

Driver - Rapture 10.5 Epic 68g X-Pure - Balance Certified
Fairway Metal - Titleist PT 18°
Irons - Mizuno MP-67 3-PW Project X 6.0 Wedges - Mizunos R Series Chrome 52°, 56°, 58° Project X 6.0 Putter - Yes! C-Groove Callie-f - Balance Certified Bag - Ping Freestyle...
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Lowering it a degree will get more roll but if he hits the ball at its optimal arc with his current driver he will get more distance out of it rather than a lesser degree with lesser flight time and more roll...the better your arc angle the farther the ball will travel...your ultimate launch angle is between 11 and 13 degrees, that is when you are getting the most distance.

My G5 9* with the Aldila NV65 Stiff measured 12* launch angle. My swingspeed is ~106.

Ping hoofer bag Ping G15 10.5* Driver, stock reg shaft Ping G15 3 metal, Aldila 75g Stiff shaft Ping G15 5 metal, Aldila 75g Stiff shaft Mizuno MP 69 3-PW irons, DG S300 shafts Mizuno MP R12 black nickel 52* and 56* gap and sand wedges, DG spinner W+ shafts Mizuno 20* FLiHi Clk hybrids, Project X 5.5 shaft 25 year old Bulls Eye putter, 33" or Ping Anser 2 Scottsdale 34" First round of golf was in 1963 at age 10. Best round -1. 2 Holes-In-One.

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This may help, while not a rule this chart is a good guide.

Thanks Everardo. The chart is most helpful. This guide is pretty close after I spent a couple of days on two different launch monitors. +1 for you

Ping hoofer bag Ping G15 10.5* Driver, stock reg shaft Ping G15 3 metal, Aldila 75g Stiff shaft Ping G15 5 metal, Aldila 75g Stiff shaft Mizuno MP 69 3-PW irons, DG S300 shafts Mizuno MP R12 black nickel 52* and 56* gap and sand wedges, DG spinner W+ shafts Mizuno 20* FLiHi Clk hybrids, Project X 5.5 shaft 25 year old Bulls Eye putter, 33" or Ping Anser 2 Scottsdale 34" First round of golf was in 1963 at age 10. Best round -1. 2 Holes-In-One.

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This may sound wierd but tee the ball higher. It will make you sweep the ball off the tee instead of hitting down on it. That should take some spin off.

Monster Tour 10.5* w/ Redboard 63
FP400f 14.5* w/ GD YSQ
Idea Pro 18* w/ VS Proto 80s
MP FLi-Hi 21 w/ S300
CG1 BP w/ PX 6.0 SM 54.11 SM 60.08 Sophia 33"

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