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bruce Dedicated Member

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I have the R7 CGB max 9.5 in the stiff shaft 45gram.While playing lately i noticed i get absolutely no run on the fairway after a drive,even on hard fairways.On a wet fairway i noticed plug marks 3 feet in front of my ball.I carry the ball a long way though.So anyway i went to golfmart today and asked for a new shaft,they put me on the launch monitor and after 4 swings
he was able to tell me i get no run on the fairway,unbelievable,he said shaft was to light for me e.t.c so he is fitting it with a heavier shaft,i think its a pro-force V2.He said it will make a big difference.First time i ever got fitted for a driver,i was always a bit skeptical about it.I forgot to ask what my hitting stats were though.I'm getting it spined also,don't know if it will make a difference.Just thought i would post this if you were thinking about getting fitted.I also said make it a half inch shorter.Can't wait to hit it.

aeroburner tp 10.5 stiff
superfast tp 2.0 3 wood stiff
Halo 25 and taylormade tp 19 degree hybrids
miura cb 202 and wedge
tp 52* wedge, tp 56* taylormade spider mallet putter

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wrx_junki Great Member

wrx_junki

I found the CGB max shaft super light as well. I've been taking it to the range and played one round one it. I get a lot of backspin on the ball. Too bad I can't reshaft it since it ain't mine.

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I don't know whether it was me or the new shaft but the difference is
unbelievable,i was at the range and working hard on turning my shoulders and coiling and unleashing with my hips,the trajectory was exactly what i was always looking for,i am definitely carrying the ball a lot further,i mean a lot further.Getting fitted for a driver is the only way to go.
Playing in a tournament tomorrow and i will definitely have a chance at the
longest drive,can't wait to get out on the course.Sorry about raving a bit folks but I'm slightly elated

aeroburner tp 10.5 stiff
superfast tp 2.0 3 wood stiff
Halo 25 and taylormade tp 19 degree hybrids
miura cb 202 and wedge
tp 52* wedge, tp 56* taylormade spider mallet putter

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Very exciting. My 30$ used driver has an extremely light shaft also, I'm wondering if that's why I get the drives that start out straight, but seem to climb upward about 100 yards out. Is that a sign of backspin?

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Yea, definately a sign of backspin. Swing plays the biggest role, then shaft, then head (in my experience).
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Driver: R9 TP 9.5*
3W: R9 15*
Hybrid: Rescue Dual TP 2H 16*
Irons 3-P: MP-62Wedges: Vokey 52* & 58*Putter: 34" Newport StudioBall: Pro V1x
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wrx_junki Great Member

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Do you still have the weights set up as 1 - 16 - 1?

I just put in 10 - 16 - 10, hopefully that might help with keeping the backspin down.

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bruce Dedicated Member

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I have mine set to neutral,You got heavier weights?

aeroburner tp 10.5 stiff
superfast tp 2.0 3 wood stiff
Halo 25 and taylormade tp 19 degree hybrids
miura cb 202 and wedge
tp 52* wedge, tp 56* taylormade spider mallet putter

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wrx_junki Great Member

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I have mine set to neutral,You got heavier weights?

My R7 425 had 2-10-10-2 weights in it so I just put them in the CGB to try it out since the stock shaft is so light.

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LaPuzza Established Member

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My R7 425 had 2-10-10-2 weights in it so I just put them in the CGB to try it out since the stock shaft is so light.

I have a CGB Max driver High Trajectory, reg flex shaft. I was really happy when I got it, but now I see that the trajectory is a little to high for me as I get better. Can I compensate for that with more weighting to bring flatten out the shape and add some roll?

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My R7 425 had 2-10-10-2 weights in it so I just put them in the CGB to try it out since the stock shaft is so light.

Let me know how that works out,sounds like a good idea.

aeroburner tp 10.5 stiff
superfast tp 2.0 3 wood stiff
Halo 25 and taylormade tp 19 degree hybrids
miura cb 202 and wedge
tp 52* wedge, tp 56* taylormade spider mallet putter

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LaPuzza Established Member

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Does anyone know where to get weights on the cheap for these? I mean, I just priced it new, and it is cheaper to get a second driver from TM preowned than it is to get the weights.
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While we're at it, I'd also like to know if replacing the 1g with a 10g weight is still conforming with the rules.

Man, I ask a lot of questions.
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wrx_junki Great Member

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Let me know how that works out,sounds like a good idea.

The weights did not fix my backspin but its very easy to hit a draw. I have not sliced a drive with it so basically all my misses are hooks from closing the face at impact. I'm thinking of testing out 2-16-10 so it can be more toe weighted.

Does anyone know where to get weights on the cheap for these? I mean, I just priced it new, and it is cheaper to get a second driver from TM preowned than it is to get the weights.

I saw a bunch of weights on eBay go for anywhere from $10-20 recently. I think that is your best bet.

While we're at it, I'd also like to know if replacing the 1g with a 10g weight is still conforming with the rules.

I don't think its illegal to add weights on an adjustable driver as long as it is not during the round.

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wrx_junki Great Member

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Bruce, what's your SS with the driver? I tried the Proforce V2 on a Nike SQ 5900 but hit it like crap, not sure if it was the shaft or the head though. Just afraid if I change the shaft I may be worse off. Right now I'm carrying only about 220 and 30-40 yards of roll.

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bruce Dedicated Member

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6 months ago it was 105,not sure about now,maybe the same.

aeroburner tp 10.5 stiff
superfast tp 2.0 3 wood stiff
Halo 25 and taylormade tp 19 degree hybrids
miura cb 202 and wedge
tp 52* wedge, tp 56* taylormade spider mallet putter

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