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King Cobra II

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I've recently gone back to using my old r7 quad, and am considering re-shafting it. I was curious as to what some potential shafts are that I could get for it that don't cost an arm and a leg. If you have a suggestion and can give some info on the shaft like why it's good for so and so and what it costs that'd be awesome. Thanks guys :)

In the bag:
Driver: r7 quad v2 stiff
3-Wood: XLS
Hybrid: X
Irons: CG Golds 3-GWSW: x forged 56/13LW: Vokey sm 60/.08Putter: Callie 35''Ball: pro v1


AK jr. Established Member

AK jr.

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proforce v2 is the best shaft under $100 bucks in my opinion. if you like a higher launch and more torque, go with the v2 highlaunch. both retail around $80 or so. straight up the best shaft for the price. btw, DL3 just won at Disney and he plays v2's in his driver and woods. just saying that they aren't expensive but they are amazing

In my Hoofer Vantage

Driver: 907D2 9.5*
Wood: 906F4 15.5* 3 wood
Hybrid: 585H 19*Irons: i10 3-pwWedges: tp black z 52* & 58*Putter: tracy II


golf_junkie27 Great Member

golf_junkie27

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Take a look at the Aldila line, too. They make really good shafts, particularly, the Voodoo and NV series.

Titleist 905T Accra SC75 M4 Shaft

Nike SQ 4W Accra T70 M4 Shaft
HB001 17* Hybrid with Mitsubishi Diamana Thump X Stiff Flex
Baffler Pro 20* Accra Axiv 105 Tour Hybrid Shaft

Taylor Made 24* Burner Accra Axiv 105 Tour Hybrid Shaft

Mizuno MP-32 5-PW Black Oxide Finish Project X 6.0 Shafts

Vokey 52* Oil Can Finish TTDG S400 Shaft

Cleveland 588 60* TTDG S400 Shaft

Rife Bimini Blade Putter

 

Ball-White and Round

 


AK jr. Established Member

AK jr.

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i got a chance to hit the voodoo the other day. first off, it is way overpriced. secondly, i liked my vs proto better. as far as im concerned, its all hype on the voodoo. but the nv is also a good shaft. king cobra II, if i was you i would look at the v2 and also the nv and vs proto. all 3 are great shafts that wont break the bank too much

In my Hoofer Vantage

Driver: 907D2 9.5*
Wood: 906F4 15.5* 3 wood
Hybrid: 585H 19*Irons: i10 3-pwWedges: tp black z 52* & 58*Putter: tracy II


golf_junkie27 Great Member

golf_junkie27

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i got a chance to hit the voodoo the other day. first off, it is way overpriced.

Which Voodoo shaft did you hit? Also, were the specs identical or nearly identical to your UST?

I only ask because it won't be a fair comparison if the answer to the second question is "no."

Titleist 905T Accra SC75 M4 Shaft

Nike SQ 4W Accra T70 M4 Shaft
HB001 17* Hybrid with Mitsubishi Diamana Thump X Stiff Flex
Baffler Pro 20* Accra Axiv 105 Tour Hybrid Shaft

Taylor Made 24* Burner Accra Axiv 105 Tour Hybrid Shaft

Mizuno MP-32 5-PW Black Oxide Finish Project X 6.0 Shafts

Vokey 52* Oil Can Finish TTDG S400 Shaft

Cleveland 588 60* TTDG S400 Shaft

Rife Bimini Blade Putter

 

Ball-White and Round

 


firstcut Well Established Member

firstcut

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Can't forget about the Graffalloy line either. They make some good low price shafts. Playing with the prolaunch red right now and really like it. Had the blue in another driver and liked that shaft as well. Under $100 installed.
Drivers:
FT-i Draw 9* W/Grafalloy Red
Sumo2 5900 9.5* W/Grafalloy Red

Irons: A3OS 3-PW Graphite/Steel regularWedges: A3OS GW, SW, LWPutter: Rossa Monza SpiderLittle round white thing:

Arathel-bwcc Well Established Member

Arathel-bwcc

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Graphite Design Pershing, very solid and smooth feeling shaft. About $90. Not bad for the price.

Driver: G10 10.5 Stock Shaft
3 Wood: Taylormade r580XD
Irons: AP2 3-P, Project X 5.5
Wedges: Tour-W 52*, 56* SM, 60* SM
Putter: Studio Select Newport 1.5 34"Ball: ProV1 or ProV1xLow Score:74


Stacey_E Great Member

Stacey_E

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proforce v2 is the best shaft under $100 bucks in my opinion. if you like a higher launch and more torque, go with the v2 highlaunch. both retail around $80 or so. straight up the best shaft for the price. btw, DL3 just won at Disney and he plays v2's in his driver and woods. just saying that they aren't expensive but they are amazing

Spot on about the V2! At least give it a look see. It's not just a great shaft for the price, it's a great shaft! I get a ton of feedback with mine and the ball flight is very, very consistent. I'm playing a flex too stiff in my driver, plus it was tipped an inch. God I just admitted to that...haha.


EquipmentJunkie Dedicated Member

EquipmentJunkie

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Spot on about the V2! At least give it a look see. It's not just a great shaft for the price, it's a great shaft! I get a ton of feedback with mine and the ball flight is very, very consistent. I'm playing a flex too stiff in my driver, plus it was tipped an inch. God I just admitted to that...haha.

Though my epic is a great shaft, it just doesn't feel the same as my V2 :/ I want it back.

Where I play: Mission Viejo CC and
long Beach Skylinks

In My Red Cleveland Club Count Bag Today;
Hibore XLS 11.5* w/ Diamana Redboard Flowerband 63 S 2009 Launcher 3WD HT 17* w/ Graffalloy Epic 87g S Hibore XLS Hybrid 22* w/ Graffalloy Epic S and 25* w/ Project X 6.0 CG2 4-PW w/ Project X 6.0 HL...


907golfer12 Great Member

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i got a chance to hit the voodoo the other day. first off, it is way overpriced. secondly, i liked my vs proto better. as far as im concerned, its all hype on the voodoo. but the nv is also a good shaft. king cobra II, if i was you i would look at the v2 and also the nv and vs proto. all 3 are great shafts that wont break the bank too much

I agree that the V2 is a great shaft, but about the VS Proto, that shaft retails for about $180, I wouldn't call that "affordable," maybe you do?

Here's what I play:

Titleist 907 D2 10.5* UST ProForce V2 76-S | Titleist 906F4 18.5* Aldila VS Proto "By You" 80-S | Titleist 585H 21* Aldila VS Proto "By You" 80-S | Titleist ZB 4-PW TTDG S300 | Bob Vokey Spin Milled Oil Can 54.10 | Bob Vokey Spin Milled Oil Can 60.08 | Scotty Cameron Red X5 33" |


thr33 Well Established Member

thr33

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I personally like the epic shaft more than the v2, but they're both good shafts. You really just need to go try them all out and see what's best for you. Oh, btw have you considered buying a shaft on ebay? They're usually only a fraction of the retail price, and i haven't been disapppointed yet!

What I Play!

x86 Stand Bag
Driver: 907D2 10.5* w/EPIC-S
Irons: 735.CM irons 4-PW PX 5.5FW Wood: 909F2 15.5* Aldila Voodoo SHybrid: 909.H 21* Diamana Blue Board SWedges: Vokey 250.08 (oil can), Spin Milled 54.11 & 60.07 (Black Ni)Studio Select 2.5Ball: Pro-V1x/Bridgestone B330s (or anything I...


Stacey_E Great Member

Stacey_E

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You really just need to go try them all out and see what's best for you.

And with new fitting technology that is now easier than ever. Even if it will be going in a different head, you can compare different shafts with the same demo head. You'll get a more true shaft by shaft comparison without having to hit say, a Callaway with a V2, Ping with a Prolaunch, Titleist with and Aldila, etc.


AK jr. Established Member

AK jr.

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I agree that the V2 is a great shaft, but about the VS Proto, that shaft retails for about $180, I wouldn't call that "affordable," maybe you do?

oh wups i didnt know it was that much. i paid $90 for mine, brand new. and also to the person who asked me about the voodoo, it was very similar to the v2. i think just a few grams lighter but the same flex and length.

In my Hoofer Vantage

Driver: 907D2 9.5*
Wood: 906F4 15.5* 3 wood
Hybrid: 585H 19*Irons: i10 3-pwWedges: tp black z 52* & 58*Putter: tracy II


King Cobra II Dedicated Member

King Cobra II

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I ended up getting fitted today and went with a v2 in a stiff. He told me it was the best shaft for my dollar. I'm pretty pumped, thanks for the help guys.

In the bag:
Driver: r7 quad v2 stiff
3-Wood: XLS
Hybrid: X
Irons: CG Golds 3-GWSW: x forged 56/13LW: Vokey sm 60/.08Putter: Callie 35''Ball: pro v1


AK jr. Established Member

AK jr.

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you chose wisely. best of luck

In my Hoofer Vantage

Driver: 907D2 9.5*
Wood: 906F4 15.5* 3 wood
Hybrid: 585H 19*Irons: i10 3-pwWedges: tp black z 52* & 58*Putter: tracy II


907golfer12 Great Member

907golfer12

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oh wups i didnt know it was that much. i paid $90 for mine, brand new. and also to the person who asked me about the voodoo, it was very similar to the v2. i think just a few grams lighter but the same flex and length.

How did you get one for $90?

Here's what I play:

Titleist 907 D2 10.5* UST ProForce V2 76-S | Titleist 906F4 18.5* Aldila VS Proto "By You" 80-S | Titleist 585H 21* Aldila VS Proto "By You" 80-S | Titleist ZB 4-PW TTDG S300 | Bob Vokey Spin Milled Oil Can 54.10 | Bob Vokey Spin Milled Oil Can 60.08 | Scotty Cameron Red X5 33" |


23Rounder Established Member

23Rounder

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Good luck with the V2... It is a solid shaft

23Rounder

Tour Burner 9.5 / RE*AX 60g Stiff
Launcher 13 & 17 Fairway / Fujikura Gold Stiff
MT Pro-C 3-W / DG S300 MP 52.07 Vokey SM58.12 Tracy II, 34" Putter Z-URS or NXT Tour


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