Tommy Armour Torch Driver - High launch shaft upgrade?

[elsito99]

Hi guys,


Just joined the forum, great place you have here!

Here is the story. I started playing about a year and a half ago and liked it from the beginning. I've had a few months without playing because of mtb and soccer injuries (broken LEFT shoulder..agh not good for golf) but I am back. I started with a no name 10.5 regular flex driver, but I felt it was too soft. I was at Sports Authority and there was a Tommry Armour Torch 9.5 Stiff driver for $28 !!! So it felt good and I bought it. I hit it fairly well and straight, but my trajectory is tooo low so I am losing carry distance.

I was wondering if some of you guys play the same driver or know the specs for the Royal Precision Saber shaft?


I want to change the shaft as the driver was very cheap to buy a new one.
I am thinking stiff shaft with a high launch would be the ticket for me.

Can you guys help me out with recommendations?

High launch
Lightweight



Thank you in advance!

[elsito99]

I forgot to add that I am looking for a relatively cheap shaft. I have seen some aldila on Ebay but don't know much about them.

[glebert]

I have an extremely low launch on my driver, but never found shaft changes to make much difference (except in the wrong direction). I switched to a Tommy Armour Ayrtime High Launch (12.5 deg, supposedly) from Sports Authority for $50. Absolutely love it. Cheaper than changing shafts.

[elsito99]

Thanks for the answer.


To tell you the truth I hadn't considered buying another driver, but that could be the ticket and sell the one I have on Ebay I guess.


Maybe someone will recommend a high launch shaft.