905 R drivers

[bioman]

  Lefty22 said:

I've seen the 905R going from $75-$100 depending on the condition and the shaft. If that's the "real" shaft that they up-charge for I think that's in-line with what you'd expect (I believe some of them were the "made for Titleist" kind but I'm not sure). I paid $94 but like I said I didn't have many chances to find exactly what I was looking for so I couldn't really shop/wait around for a price.

Yes, its the real Diamana made in Japan, with the flower logo on the shaft. I believe it originally came with this 905R, since the shaft also has a Titleist sticker. It was bought overseas in Korea and brought back.

[jdotConnor]

I just won a 905R 9.5 degree with a stiff flex YS6 shaft
I am coming from a 975D 9.5 degree with a graffaloy (sp?) Blue 65 stiff shaft

What's the deal with this YS6 stiff shaft? Is it something that I am going to like or am I going to want to change it out? I currently swing about 95-105 mph and hit it about 260 yards with a smooth tempo. I am not really sure if I need the stiff but have this feeling it helps me keep control better. Plus I like my drivers about 46 inches being 6'3" so with adding some length with either a butt extender or if I do change the shaft. Any thoughts?

PS: I won it for $90 with a good head cover and no apparent sky marks or any other marks.

[youngskip40]

  jdotConnor said:

I just won a 905R 9.5 degree with a stiff flex YS6 shaft

I picked up a 904F fairway wood with the YS-6+ shaft in it, and hated it from day 1. If you are already a high ball hitter, that shaft will not suit you very well. It's extremly tip soft, which I can't stand, so I had it reshafted.

You ought to go to a fitter and see what they recommend as far as shaft combos with that head. 260 with that kind of swing speed means something is not being optimized with your launch conditions.

[chilly]

Bringing up an old thread. I just found a very nice 905r with NV 65 in stiff at a local shop for $50 and grabbed it. I've never hit one, just thought it would be a nice experiment. Any feedback as to how this shaft/head combo usually launches and spins? I'm usually high launch/high spin, so I imagine this may get the ball quite high for me, but figured I'd give it a shot.

[Sherpat]

Hey Chilli -

Congrats on the new driver, first of all. Best of luck with it.

According to Titleist's shaft comparison website the NV 65 is a "For players seeking a low/medium trajectory, medium spin and control."

So I don't think you need worry about getting your flight too high. Let us know how it works though, when you do finally give it a ride.

[drumon]

The 905R sounds like a great and well respected club, with long lasting appeal.

How suitable is it for a relatively new golfer, though one who has a reasonably consistent strike, but not a long hitter? Like myself. I currently hit an old Dunlop metal driver, with small head, steel shaft, around 210yds.

Would a 905R amplify minor faults and spoil my enjoyment of improving golf?

[Sherpat]

Hi Drumon -

Hey listen, if you ever want to know the details of a particular club, go to the front page of The Sand Trap, type the club name into the search box, and there is a good chance your club will come up in the review section. Eric and the rest of the staff here have tested numerous clubs quite thoroughly, and their reviews should answer any questions you have.

Here is their 905R writeup .

Enjoy!

Tom

[drumon]

Thanks, it is indeed a comprehensive review. I'm always curious to get other views though, thats why I asked, but yes the review really does say it all.
Appreciate you pointing that out.

[spitz20]

My dad has one, bombs it...ive been trying to find a descent priced on on ebay LH, no luck as of yet

[Dub]

Sweet sticks. You could do much, much worse!!!

[jpalermo]

Buy it!!!!!

[dane]

yea, ive had a hit of it a while ago, its awesome, for some reason i hit it better than any 909's lolz

[spitz20]

Just orderd one off ebay, 9.5* aldila stiff, 100bucks shipped :)

[Dub]

  spitz20 said:

Just orderd one off ebay, 9.5* aldila stiff, 100bucks shipped :)

Perfect. I think you'll enjoy this stick.

[spitz20]

I think so! Got a 906F4 18.5* 5 wood for 45bucks shipped lol, on a roll :)

now all i need is a 909H 19* hybrid and all be happy, oh and 56*/60* vokeys :)