Is it worth it?

[JaY_B]

I know my fair share about golfing equipment, but there are those on this forum who know so much more than me, so their advice would be greatly appreciated.

I am currently using a Nike Sasqautch Tour head with the Graffalloy Pro launch blue shaft, personally I hate the shaft, I find it too inconsistent in distance, height and shot dispersion.

My question is it worth getting the club re shafted, what benefits would I get etc, I'm trying to justify getting a new shaft but are is it really worth the cost, when the club does tend to go down the middle of the fairway.

Basically How much more would I get from a shaft that suits me.

[hypergolf]

I know my fair share about golfing equipment, but there are those on this forum who know so much more than me, so their advice would be greatly appreciated.

What is your current driving distance if you don't mind me asking? That way I could put better opinion/advise for you.

[JaY_B]

I carry the ball about 240, give or take. The roll of the ball is of course relative to the conditions. I hit the ball on a medium ball flight, if anything you could say I don't spin the ball enough.

[nykfan4life]

I know my fair share about golfing equipment, but there are those on this forum who know so much more than me, so their advice would be greatly appreciated.

Wait, so what exactly don't you like about the shaft? Are you sure that it isn't just that you have the wrong flex? What you are describing sounds like the result of the wrong flex, but It could be a wrong shaft.

[JaY_B]

The shaft works, I just dislike the shafts characteristics, I very much doubt its the wrong flex.

[golf_junkie27]

Jay,

What you might want to consider, regardless of the type of shaft you purchase, is having it, pured. This will result in consistent flex point. The process is generally $50.

A quick question. Was the shaft installed at the factory? Also, was any work done to the shaft to mimic your ideal ball flight, torque, etc?

[JaY_B]

Jay,

Having it Pured definately appeals to me.

The shaft was fitted by a Golf Smith custom fitter, although no custom work was done to the shaft. I am thinking of getting my driver re shafted with the Pro Force V2 as that's the shaft I have in my 3 wood, and is a shaft I have always felt comfortable with. JaY_B

[Crafty]

I think you would greatly benefit from reshafting. Don't feel weird about about problems with the Prolaunch Blue either; my dad has one in his Ping G5 and I find it to be inconsistent at times.

As was said previously, make sure the shaft is pured. I guarantee that you will be able to justify the extra $50 after just a few drives.

One last thing, the V2 sounds like a good option. If you like it in your 3 wood, then go for it. Make sure you get fitted for the proper shaft weight , as fairway shafts are generally heavier than driver shafts.

[golf_junkie27]

Having it Pured definately appeals to me.

Jay,

When you go to the Pro Force, try different torques. You said you had a mid trajectory flight. How does your ball take off? Does it have that low explosion and then the mid-trajectory? Take a look at your sidespin numbers, too. Based on the kick point and torque, those sidespin numbers might decrease and give you additional distance. This was my experience when I switched shafts:Aldila NV to the Accra. Lastly, for consistency and feel purposes, take the balls you play with. At the very least, it will provide you with some comfort and familiarity.