Fairway Wood shaft recommendations

[Jack_2251]

I am getting a new fairway wood soon as my WS has been damaged and wasn't a great club anyway.
I am probably looking at the titleist 906 series, which I have tried and were good, but need to know what you guys think about these fairway wood shafts:
I am looking for a:
-Low launch with mid spin
-I swing around 95-105mph driver, with a quick transition at the top
-A very reliable, stable shaft, that will not baloon and allow me to hit low stingers.
-I am probably going to get a titleist 906.F4 13.5*.

Thanks!

[joshtpa]

You might want to try the Nike 3 wood. But with all the characteristics you entered, I would definately get fitted and see which shaft works the best.

[JimmyDoesGolf]

From the characteristics you've said, I would suggest a Grafalloy Red or similar. Then again, whatever you do try them out first. I would suggest getting fitted for your shaft as its one of the most important components in the club.

[clemsontiger]

I would definitely recommend getting fitted with the shaft. I have been thinking about changing my fairway wood shaft as well. I am probably going to get a Project X though. I really like this shaft in my irons. I am just having trouble finding something I am happy with in my driver.

But enough about me. I would tell the person fitting you what you are looking for and let him give you suggestions. I would make sure to try the different shafts before getting it though.

[Jack_2251]

Bump.....

[fusioncal]

I am getting a new fairway wood soon as my WS has been damaged and wasn't a great club anyway.

Based on your preferences there, I'm thinking 906F2 13* with UST Proforce V2 Fairway.

[Jack_2251]

Based on your preferences there, I'm thinking 906F2 13* with UST Proforce V2 Fairway.

I was thinking of that set up, except I think that I might have difficulty getting the F2 with such little loft out of bad fairway or rough lies and find it difficult to get in the air?

[fusioncal]

I was thinking of that set up, except I think that I might have difficulty getting the F2 with such little loft out of bad fairway or rough lies and find it difficult to get in the air?

How about these:

- 906F2 13* with NV or VS Proto, or - 906F4 13.5* with V2 or Prolaunch Red It's best if you could demo them first.

[jcrew]

Not to threadjack, but I have a somewhat related question. I'm about to get a 906 F4 but the titleist diamana blue stiff wasn't enough shaft - I hit it too high and ballooned it, especially with the 15.5. I was thinking about the 13.5 with a vs-proto 80-s but I think that might be a little too much club. How hard would that be to hit off the deck? Will the vs-proto flatten out the 15.5 enough and increase the distance?

[fusioncal]

Not to threadjack, but I have a somewhat related question. I'm about to get a 906 F4 but the titleist diamana blue stiff wasn't enough shaft - I hit it too high and ballooned it, especially with the 15.5. I was thinking about the 13.5 with a vs-proto 80-s but I think that might be a little too much club. How hard would that be to hit off the deck? Will the vs-proto flatten out the 15.5 enough and increase the distance?

Same here. I had demo-ed 906F4 with Titleist Diamana before I decided on VS Proto. The Titleist Diamana yielded awfully high and ballooned pattern even with 15.5*. Yup, VS Proto lowers the trajectory for sure. But more distance? I can't tell.

I honestly think the loft doesn't need to be changed in order to get lower trajectory. If 13.5* suits your style of play, then go ahead choose it. Otherwise, you just need to be fitted with suitable shaft. I'm currently using VS Proto on 906F4 18.5*. The trajectory is nice and normal high a 18.5* wood would produce. My swing speed is around 95mph, by the way. If yours is a lot faster, I would suggest heavier shafts (VS Proto 85-S or NV 85-S) or even different kind of shafts (V2 or Prolaunch Red). From your sig, you're currently using Cobra LD 3-wood with NV. How does it play for you? Good? Best bet is to go with the same shaft. I heard that its cousin (VS Proto) would give a tad higher trajectory. Some say the 906F4 is a tough club to use off the deck due to its shallower face. Some other say they're easy. I'm with the latter group.

[Jack_2251]

Hey guys, thanks for the answers.
I am going to TRY and get a 906.F4, 13.5* with a Prolaunch red OR a V2 in stiff flex in about 85-95g, as it is difficult for me to demo clubs (left handed).
I just want to know what the characteristics in trajectory, spin, torque, kick and dispersion.
Thanks!

[jcrew]

Same here. I had demo-ed 906F4 with Titleist Diamana before I decided on VS Proto. The Titleist Diamana yielded awfully high and ballooned pattern even with 15.5*. Yup, VS Proto lowers the trajectory for sure. But more distance? I can't tell.

I'm not satisfied with the cobra. The face is a little deep for my liking and since the shaft is 55g, it's a noodle and if I hit anything but really smoothly, it balloons on me. I'm so conflicted. 13.5 or 15.5 hmmph..

[fusioncal]

I'm not satisfied with the cobra. The face is a little deep for my liking and since the shaft is 55g, it's a noodle and if I hit anything but really smoothly, it balloons on me. I'm so conflicted. 13.5 or 15.5 hmmph..

That's what I thought too the first time I tried LD Speed. If deep face isn't what you're looking for, 906F4 sure is the one you're looking for. It has 6 score lines compared to the F2 which has 7 score lines.

Between 13.5 and 15.5? Definitely 15.5 for me.