Driver Shaft Predicament

[bm303]

I went to Edwin Watt's today, after yesterday I was told by my instructor that I should go on a launch monitor and see if I should use a stiff shaft. My swing speed was averaging about 100-103 mph and the fitter told me that a stiff shaft would be a good idea, and in the near future when I am stronger I will certainly need a stiff shaft, and it would be a good idea now. I am trying to eliminate the snap hook, which starts happening when I get in a groove and start crushing the ball. I was demoing my driver with an Aldila NV regular flex, and a TM Burner 2007 model with a stock stiff shaft. My driver was going about 260 average with the occasional pull hook, while the stiff shafted TM burner was averaging about 270-275. Out of curiosity, I had him put a stiff shafted Aldila NV on the TM Burner. I was hitting the Burner the same as my current driver, about 260 average. So I seemed to be hitting the stock Fujikura Burner shaft about 10 yards further than either of the Aldila NV flex's. The only problem is that I can't get the same Burner shaft on my driver, since it was made specifically for the burner. Now my question: Should I purchase the Taylormade Burner for roughly $200(or $180 if I purchase it online) in stiff flex and just go ahead with that. Or should I keep my driver and find a comparable shaft which I can get installed on my driver for around $100 total. This is a tough decision, because I don't want to spend any more money on equipment, but I'm not going to buy a shaft when I could have a new head for only $80 more. The resale value would be much greater if I were to sell my old driver I think. Any information would be great, and sorry for the long story, but I had to get my exact situation across. Thank you all a lot!!!

[Dub]

What do you think you can get for your current driver?

$ 180 isn't bad for a stick that's gonna give you healty and accurate 270 yards. Maybe the proceeds from your driver will be enough to offset some of the cost.

[bm303]

I believe I can get around $200 for my driver. It is $400 for the head and a stock shaft and I have a shaft that's $50 more than stock shaft. I paid $300 for it slightly used. It's just a very low profile company which will make it harder to sell. I also have 2 extra 3 woods and a putter, so total I think for all my extra clubs I can get around $350-400

[Long_Ball_Bogey]

Not sure if you're up for this, but I just recently did something similar: I wanted a Fuji TP 26.3 for my 3w in order to match the one in my driver & didn't want to pay full price for it. So, I hit up Ebay, got a pulled TP 26.3 & had it installed in my 3w. You are likely to find the shaft you are looking for b/c somebody, somewhere has pulled one. Since it is a stock shaft, you can probably get it on the cheap. Just a thought... --LBB

[bm303]

Not sure if you're up for this, but I just recently did something similar: I wanted a Fuji TP 26.3 for my 3w in order to match the one in my driver & didn't want to pay full price for it. So, I hit up Ebay, got a pulled TP 26.3 & had it installed in my 3w. You are likely to find the shaft you are looking for b/c somebody, somewhere has pulled one. Since it is a stock shaft, you can probably get it on the cheap. Just a thought... --LBB

Only problem, is that the shop told me that the Fuji shaft on the burner was designed specifically for the burner, not for other clubs.

[golf_junkie27]

Or should I keep my driver and find a comparable shaft which I can get installed on my driver for around $100 total. Any information would be great, and sorry for the long story, but I had to get my exact situation across. Thank you all a lot!!!

BM-

FWIW, I would keep my driver and find another shaft with the exact specs of the shaft you like. If you're going to get this done by a local fitter, I would ask him questions about puring it and setting the shaft flex to a certain CPM number. This will ensure that the kick point is constant and that it plays to a specific flex, consistently. It's just not "Stiff Flex" but "Stiff Flex" at a certain number. The launch monitor should give you those figures along with ideal launch angle and spin rate. Your fitter should be able to lock you into these figures for optimal performance. You should also be able to stay in that $100 range, too.

[bm303]

Thanks for all the replys. After going back to my store, I have made the decision to stick with my regular flex R580xd. Every drive was going approximately 260-270 and pretty straight. Luckily, the guy that was helping me out was possible the nicest person on earth, and gave me a free headcover(lost mine months ago) for my R5 and also used a tool in the shop to polish my driver and 3 wood clubfaces. They had numerous scratches and dings, which are now virtually gone. They look new, and I saved a few hundred bucks. I think next year I will certainly be over the border of regular flex shafts and ready for stiff. Thanks a lot!

[ks8829]

can you find a more current driver used on ebay for $100?


http://cgi.ebay.com/07-TAYLORMADE-BU...QQcmdZViewItem