Just bought 2008 X fairway (3 wood) -- shaft question

[e-man]

Hey guys. I just bought a Callaway x fairway (2008) 3 wood (the one based on the Hyper X driver). I got it with the stock stiff shaft. In the simulator, I was consistently hitting it 230+, which is a big poke for me. I was a little concerned about the launch angle, though, because I was only launching the ball at approximately 12 degrees. The loft on the club is 15 degrees, so I would expect to launch the ball at least at that angle, but maybe not.

Anyway, I was reviewing Callaway's web site, and it says that the stiff flex shaft is a high kick shaft, while the regular flex is a mid kick shaft. The regular flex shaft is not an option for me because it doesn't fit my swing. If I'm hitting it too low with the stiff flex shaft because of the high kick point, what should I do? Does this sound like a problem?

[golf_junkie27]

Hey guys. I just bought a Callaway x fairway (2008) 3 wood (the one based on the Hyper X driver). I got it with the stock stiff shaft. In the simulator, I was consistently hitting it 230+, which is a big poke for me. I was a little concerned about the launch angle, though, because I was only launching the ball at approximately 12 degrees. The loft on the club is 15 degrees, so I would expect to launch the ball at least at that angle, but maybe not.

E,

From my personal fitting experience, the launch angle of 12 degrees is perfect. Did you look at your hang time? What about spin rate?

[e-man]

E,

GJ -- I was on the simulator (as opposed to the LM), so I did not get a chance to see the spin rate. The hang time was actually pretty good, but again, I don't have the number. On good shots, I was averaging 220-225 carry and 230-235 of total distance. Those are really good numbers for me. If the launch angle is okay at that number, then everything is all good. For some reason, I just assumed that a 15 degree club should launch the ball at least at that angle. But, the more I think about it, that's just plain stupid. I mean, you hit down on a 3 wood, so that 15 degeres is delofted from the get go. A 30 degree 6 iron launches at around 18 degrees, so why should a 15 degree 3 wood launch at 15+ degrees?

I feel much better about this now. Thanks GJ.

[golf_junkie27]

Enjoy the club. There's no better feeling than having a new toy that you enjoy.

[TourSpoon]

I don't think that you are going to have any problems hitting that club too low, not with the stock shaft at least.