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I frequent my local range often and have gotten to know, well at least recognize the regulars. One of the regulars, whom I've never spoken too, has a decent game but the long game has always kept him back. He has an average swing speed (I would estimate 102-105), and a fairly smooth tempo.

Tonight he was a completely different beast... I noticed he had a shiny yellow shaft and eventually I saw some of the graphics and realized it was a Fujikura Rombax 6X07. Now, I know this is an ultra exotic shaft but does anyone have any experience with this shaft... specifically I'm curious what kind of upcharge Titleist would charge for the shaft.

Daniel Duarte
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904F 15, Graphite Design YS6+
MD Hybrid, 19 Degree, UST V2 Hybrid S
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I do not have personal experience with playing that shaft in any of my drivers, but i have hit other peoples drivers who use this shaft. I really like the feel in it and it is slightly lighter than other shafts, available in 63g-68g. It could have been that this guy you saw on the range had a heavier shaft before and when he made the switch, his clubhead speed increased due to a lighter weight. This shaft also has a torque rating similar to the proforce v2 highlanch shaft which created a little bit of whippiness when i had that shaft. Some people love that extra little whip at the top and it can also help with distance a little bit as far as I know. As far as upcharge from titleist, I don't know. obviously it would be a bit more but if you really like that shaft and you play constantly then it is money well spent. hope that helps

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I just order a 909 D3 with the Rombax 7Z08 shaft. I was told the upcharge for the shaft was $150. It is a low launch, low spin shaft.

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that's exactly what I was looking for...

550 for the 909D3

throw in a FW or a hybrid and thats a steep order

whats your expected shipping time?

Daniel Duarte
905R UST Proforce V2 76g 44" S
904F 15, Graphite Design YS6+
MD Hybrid, 19 Degree, UST V2 Hybrid S
Pro M Gunmetal 5-PW, Nippon 1150GH Pro SVokey Oil Can 52 - RAWVokey Spin Milled Oil Can 56, 60 - RAWTEI3 Newport II - Torch Copper- Prov1x


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