Aldila NV65 vs UST Pro Force V2

Re: Aldila NV65 vs UST Pro Force V2

I only compared them while testing out some new drivers and the variations between them from the launch monitor testing wasn't enough to sway me either way. The end result however was purchasing a Mizuno MX-500 driver because it was on sale with the Aldila shaft. That was 5 months ago... and since then I haven't regretted the decision as the club with the shaft combo has given me about 20 extra yards off the tee. I was looking to reduce both launch angle and spin and I think I accomplished that with this club.

Also, I have the Aldila shaft in my 3 wood (Cleveland 15*) and a new Titleist hybrid that I just got this past xmas. My 3 wood launches lower as well and I'm expecting the hybrid to do the same.

I think from my research, the UST launches a little higher than the Aldila NV? It all depends on what you want. I notice you are using the Aldila in your driver? How do you like it?

Re: Aldila NV65 vs UST Pro Force V2

i play a v2 in my driver and 3 wood and there is nothing close out of all the shafts i tried. v2 is a great shaft easy to hit.

Re: Aldila NV65 vs UST Pro Force V2

i have played both shafts extensively. my 983k 9.5* had the aldila nv65s- the green shaft and my current driver 905r 9.5* has the 66 gram v2 s.

the nv plays very stiff, almost x stiff. more than one club fitter has said that most single digit players should not play that shaft. its to tough to hit consistently with slower swing speeds. it has a higher kick point so i struggled to hit the ball in the air. my launch angle was consistently 10-11 and i had a hard time feeling like my swing generated enough speed to really flex that shaft. and my driver speed is like 107-110. my misses were low power draws- hooks. when i hit it good and it was dry, i would hit my draw and i would get 30 yrds of top spin roll but many times out of the fw into the tall stuff. i never got a nice high ball flight though and that cost me big time. after 2 yrs of that shaft i finally said enough.

i got fitted for my 905 and after looking at many shafts i settled on the v2 stiff and could not be happier. first, the 66 gram v2 is way better to get the ball up. its lighter weight, compared to the 77 gram v2 that comes with most stock drivers. the ligher weight works for me and i can really gernerate more speed. the v2 has a lower kick point as well and that gets the ball to jump at 13 * for me which is ideal for my swing speed. i can feel this shaft flex and i know the shaft is is giving me that extra snap that i need to get the ball airborn and carry it farther. its also very accurate. i hit way more fairways now since my ball flight is higher the ball does roll less and stops in the fw.

bottom line, for me, the v2 is the best combination of flex, launch angle, accuray and weight for my swing. get fitted though, for sure. it makes a world of difference.

905 9.5* w/ v2 s
904 3wd 15* w/ speeder s
tm 200 steel 5w 18* w/ prolite s
585h hyb 21* w/ 4175 s
585h hyb 24* w/ 4175 s
miz mp30 5-pw w/ rifle 6.0
vokey 54* spinmill
vokey 60* raw
ping redwood anser 34"
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Re: Aldila NV65 vs UST Pro Force V2

i played with them both and tried my current driver in the aldila but went with the ust i hit it further and i could really feel the club head idk it was weird but i hit it much more consistently plus the matte finish is cool haha

Re: Aldila NV65 vs UST Pro Force V2

I had an Aldila NV65 shaft on my driver and changed it. It was too whippy and I felt as though I was losing control at the top.

The fitter that I went to see gave me various shafts to use. I did not like the UST Pro Force but UST makes a great shaft: The ACCRA SC series. I hit with the SC 75 and absolutely loved it. It was heavier, never felt as though I was losing control.

I would recommend that you take a look at the ACCRA SC series. They make them as light as 55 grams and as heavy as 95 grams.

Re: Aldila NV65 vs UST Pro Force V2

I have the green NV65 stiff. It sounds like you have a similar swing speed as I (105-110mph). I don't seem to have a problem with ball flight with my shaft/head combination. Perhaps the type of head also has a little impact on the ball flight as we are both using 10.5 degree lofts? My Mizuno MX-500 head is a composite blend of graphite and steel. Graphite toe insert as well as a full graphite crown which lowers the COG. Like I said, I'm 20-30 yards further down the fairway than with my previous driver (TM 580xd) so I am quite pleased with the shaft/head combo. What type of yardage are you averaging with your driver currently? I average between 280-290 with mine (~260 carry). If I put a little mustard into it, I can get passed the 300 yard mark. I would think with similar swing speeds we would be close?