Epic or V2? I'd be happy with either. You?

[hrossroth]

Hello All- I am at the crossroads. The two drivers that I am choosing each has a different shafts. One driver is a Ping G5, 10.5 with a Proforce V2 65g stiff shaft. I tried the new G10 with the V2 high launch. I liked it enough with my +/- 102 swing speed, to consider the G5 a finalist. The other driver is a 10.5 degree model of a different make with the stiff Epic shaft by Grafalloy. I wanted to get a higher launch then my 9.5 Launcher was giving me. I value the ability to work the ball either way, but primarily fade. I have a medium tempo with a slight over the top move. This is my first foray into custom shafts. My impression of torque is that less would be better for more control but I have not proven this. What ever you have to offer would be appreciated. Experiences, reviews too. I have to make a decision about which to get because the bidding ends Sat. morn on one. Thanks.

[neudi]

If you are into name brand clubs I would go with the G5 with the V2 shaft in it. It is a great shaft. If you want to go with the other one I would say the Epic is a better shaft, but I have only a small amount of experience with both shafts to this date.

[hrossroth]

Thanks for your reply. I had seen a club at the local shop that, when I got home, I was sure had the V2. It would have been my first choice. I called to make sure that I hadn't made it up in the frenzy of demo-ing, but I had! It was a Aldila NV. Whoops. It made the decision to go with the Cleveland Launcher Comp 10.5 with the Epic stiff a little easier. I don't mind staying with Cleveland, it was my preference. If I find that the Epic doesn't fit my swing, I'll probably order a V2 from the Bay. I am looking forward to seeing the club. The shaft isn't the T75 Epic stiff which I would have preferred because it has less torque and might not have the tendency to balloon like the standard stiff could.

[ctw262]

Here's the thing about ebay. You have to get fit and then find the perfect club/shaft for your personal swing. That being said, my roommate just put an Epic 68s in his Superquad and he is hitting it great. Getting fit is one of, if not the most important thing in golf.