Too stiff or not too stiff?

[2xBoGuy]

I've been playing Golf since about November. I went out twice in January and about 20 times since then (mostly 9 hole runs).

I have been trying to find a good, cheap driver so that I don't ruin $300 before I get better, and got a good deal on a Titleist 983e the other day with the stock speeder-stiff . (I have a $40 Wilson that has a dent in the crown and a marble sized ding in the bottom that my wife got me for Valentines day).

I think I'm past breaking clubs now, but I want to make sure that the shaft is good for me. I went to Golf Galaxy yesterday to get my swing speed checked and it was a good 92mph avg with my highest swing a 97. I will add that earlier yesterday I hit over 200 balls (mostly drives) at the range and then putted and chipped for another hour which leaves me sore since I'm still not used to it. (I was avg 220-230 on good contact, but the guy said the simulator was 15yds low, while the speed should be right)

Looking around, I see that 90-100 is the typical range for stiff, but I also see that quick hard swing vs. smooth swing plays a part. I typically raise my club untill just before my wrists bend. I don't think I lean over as far as many people either. I always swing hard, and I think I would be the 1st type, but I'm sure everyone thinks that. The guy there said 95-105, but since I'm new, I should increase swing speed and grow into the shaft.

I was using my driver on the simulator, I see a lot of posts with people using irons to check speed... will that make a difference?

My ball spin was pretty high too, approaching 4k. The guy said I wasn't closing the face and showed me the knuckle, and tee tricks. I don't have an 8 iron but I usually use my LW for >100, 9 to 130, and 7 for 150+ (guessing based on markers).

Anyway, does the shaft sound Ok for me? Thanks.