Jump to content
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast! ×
Note: This thread is 5951 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

Posted
So i just bought the new G15 driver (9* stiff Serrano Aldila shaft) about two weeks ago and I really enjoy playing with it, but ive noticed the combination of the low launch shaft and 9* head has me below my optimum ball flight, causing me to lose distance. Should i get a 10.5* head or a higher launch shaft like a grafalloy blue? thanks alot!
G15 9* Driver
LD Speed 15* 3 Wood
S9-1 18* 5 Wood
S9-1 21* 7 Wood
Burner Irons (5-AW)MB 54* WedgeSV Tour 60* WedgeAnser lNXT Tour "Golf is a game in which you Yell 4!Shoot 6...And write down 5."-Chi Chi "The Sword"

Posted
The Titleist NXT tour ball your using has 392 dimples that creates a lower ball flight. A cheaper way may be to try some higher trjectory balls first. The proV1X has 332. You may want to try that. The DT carry has 252 that will get up there for sure.

Driver.... Nickent DX Evolver V2 65 stiff /07 Burner YS6+ stiff .
4 wood..... Nickent 4DX
Hybrids.....Tour Edge Geomax 22* 25* 28*
Irons.....TM R7 6-P + AW,SW,LW
Putter.....Odyssey White Hot XG 2 BallBag.......Callaway ORG 14 A.L.I.C.E. Ball........Bridgestone e6 / Srixon Soft Feel...


Posted
The Titleist NXT tour ball your using has 392 dimples that creates a lower ball flight. A cheaper way may be to try some higher trjectory balls first. The proV1X has 332. You may want to try that. The DT carry has 252 that will get up there for sure.

this.

And a generally more reliable way is to get the new head, but that is generally more expensive than the new shaft.

G15 10.5 Driver
G15 17 Wood
G10 24 Hybrid
G10 6-PW Irons
52, 56, 60, and 64 degree wedges Detour Newport 2 DT SoLo BallSwing Speed: 111 MPH, wish I could putt.


Posted
The Titleist NXT tour ball your using has 392 dimples that creates a lower ball flight. A cheaper way may be to try some higher trjectory balls first. The proV1X has 332. You may want to try that. The DT carry has 252 that will get up there for sure.

I hadn't even though about that, thanks a lot and I will try that for sure! Any other possibilities or suggestions? Most of the shots I catch pretty clean of the face but as the get to about 210 or 220 it just kind of dives to the ground and rolls to about 240 250, instead of 270, 280. Cussin hacker, I also have 2 sleeves of titleist HP2 balls. That or the DT carry? Thanks alot!

G15 9* Driver
LD Speed 15* 3 Wood
S9-1 18* 5 Wood
S9-1 21* 7 Wood
Burner Irons (5-AW)MB 54* WedgeSV Tour 60* WedgeAnser lNXT Tour "Golf is a game in which you Yell 4!Shoot 6...And write down 5."-Chi Chi "The Sword"

Posted
this.

Thanks for the suggestion. I understand it would cost more, but why more reliable than swithing shafts? thanks!

G15 9* Driver
LD Speed 15* 3 Wood
S9-1 18* 5 Wood
S9-1 21* 7 Wood
Burner Irons (5-AW)MB 54* WedgeSV Tour 60* WedgeAnser lNXT Tour "Golf is a game in which you Yell 4!Shoot 6...And write down 5."-Chi Chi "The Sword"

Posted
the head angle has much more "consistant" effect on the shot then the shaft. Shaft helps, but head sets the basis for the shot, and shaft modifies it generally.

G15 10.5 Driver
G15 17 Wood
G10 24 Hybrid
G10 6-PW Irons
52, 56, 60, and 64 degree wedges Detour Newport 2 DT SoLo BallSwing Speed: 111 MPH, wish I could putt.


Posted
Makes perfect sense thanks alot! any other suggestions for changes for more distance or better flight path just let me know will be greatly appreciated...
G15 9* Driver
LD Speed 15* 3 Wood
S9-1 18* 5 Wood
S9-1 21* 7 Wood
Burner Irons (5-AW)MB 54* WedgeSV Tour 60* WedgeAnser lNXT Tour "Golf is a game in which you Yell 4!Shoot 6...And write down 5."-Chi Chi "The Sword"

Posted
maybe try teeing it up different heights and see how that affects flight.

Sumo 10.5*
R7 Draw 15* 3W
3dx 17* 2H
Pi5 3-PW
Spin Milled Vokey 54* CG11 60* C-01


Posted
When i got the driver the guy suggested the shaft and degree because sometimes i would hit down on it instead of up on the ball causing sort of a "pop up" and he said it would help for my good shots and also get more distance out of those pop ups?
G15 9* Driver
LD Speed 15* 3 Wood
S9-1 18* 5 Wood
S9-1 21* 7 Wood
Burner Irons (5-AW)MB 54* WedgeSV Tour 60* WedgeAnser lNXT Tour "Golf is a game in which you Yell 4!Shoot 6...And write down 5."-Chi Chi "The Sword"

Posted
if that was his explanation he a tool and shouldn't be work as a club fitter if he works and dicks, golf galaxy w.e its your fault for letting him fit you but lesson learned

driver. taylormade tour burner tp ust avixcore tour green 75 x
3 wood 909 f3 13* voodo xnv8
3 hybrid adams idea pro vs proto 95x
irons 3 no 4 5-pw nike cci forged blades
gap wedge nike sv tour blacksand wedge cg14 56* 14flopadopolous vokey spin milled 64 7putter scotty cameron classics newport...


Posted
Have you tried a diffrent ball yet?

Driver.... Nickent DX Evolver V2 65 stiff /07 Burner YS6+ stiff .
4 wood..... Nickent 4DX
Hybrids.....Tour Edge Geomax 22* 25* 28*
Irons.....TM R7 6-P + AW,SW,LW
Putter.....Odyssey White Hot XG 2 BallBag.......Callaway ORG 14 A.L.I.C.E. Ball........Bridgestone e6 / Srixon Soft Feel...


Posted
Have you tried a diffrent ball yet?

I played the HP2 today actually and it did seem to almost float a little more and get a little more hangtime. No drives where the ball really dove to the ground. about 5 or so more yards on average id say, just a little less roll because of the higher trajectory i guess. But I was pleased.

G15 9* Driver
LD Speed 15* 3 Wood
S9-1 18* 5 Wood
S9-1 21* 7 Wood
Burner Irons (5-AW)MB 54* WedgeSV Tour 60* WedgeAnser lNXT Tour "Golf is a game in which you Yell 4!Shoot 6...And write down 5."-Chi Chi "The Sword"

Posted
if that was his explanation he a tool and shouldn't be work as a club fitter if he works and dicks, golf galaxy w.e its your fault for letting him fit you but lesson learned

It was at an Edwin Watts Golf store.

G15 9* Driver
LD Speed 15* 3 Wood
S9-1 18* 5 Wood
S9-1 21* 7 Wood
Burner Irons (5-AW)MB 54* WedgeSV Tour 60* WedgeAnser lNXT Tour "Golf is a game in which you Yell 4!Shoot 6...And write down 5."-Chi Chi "The Sword"

Posted
Titlleist no longer makes the HP2 although I have seen them at Wally world. Sounds like a lower # dimpled ball may work for ya. If you try another ball keep us posted.

Driver.... Nickent DX Evolver V2 65 stiff /07 Burner YS6+ stiff .
4 wood..... Nickent 4DX
Hybrids.....Tour Edge Geomax 22* 25* 28*
Irons.....TM R7 6-P + AW,SW,LW
Putter.....Odyssey White Hot XG 2 BallBag.......Callaway ORG 14 A.L.I.C.E. Ball........Bridgestone e6 / Srixon Soft Feel...


Posted
Titlleist no longer makes the HP2 although I have seen them at Wally world. Sounds like a lower # dimpled ball may work for ya. If you try another ball keep us posted.

I will thanks alot

G15 9* Driver
LD Speed 15* 3 Wood
S9-1 18* 5 Wood
S9-1 21* 7 Wood
Burner Irons (5-AW)MB 54* WedgeSV Tour 60* WedgeAnser lNXT Tour "Golf is a game in which you Yell 4!Shoot 6...And write down 5."-Chi Chi "The Sword"

Note: This thread is 5951 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up
  • TST Partners

    PlayBetter
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FitForGolf
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-20%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack/FitForGolf, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope. 15% off TourStriker (no code).
  • Posts

    • The term I hear most often is "double teeing" which means the course/club has starting times from both the #1 and #10 tee.  I have encountered this many times and we know if we are the first group off #10, we may well get to #1 and have to wait because there are groups still with tee times yet to tee of #1.  In most instances, where the course/club has a starter, he normally explains this situation.  In this case, the pro advised what you would could/would encounter making the turn to #1.  And, that is exactly what happened.  Probably would have been wise to talk to the pro after playing back 9 and ask when you could go off #1 since apparently that club does not double tee.   Regardless, the outburst towards the other group was uncalled for.  And, I don't blame the member for being upset.  As a member of a private club, you are responsible for the actions of your guest.  I have played many times as a guest in the UK and I am pretty damn sure my host was responsible for my actions while at the club.  I know at the clubs I have belonged to here in the US, that is the way it is.  As a matter of fact, the member may find himself being brought before management and facing possible suspension.  So, I don't blame him for being upset.  However, as the host, he really should have stepped up and put a stop to the OP's actions.  OP makes this statement "I now understand that standards are different on the "private course." But I'll take those lessons to the muni, too."  No, the standards are not different.  You, sir, seem to be just a bit hard headed and belligerent, even if you are college professor...which possibly explains a lot.   JMHO
    • Day 32: worked for about 10 minutes on my drill. Filmed it as well for a check in. I think it’s slightly better but still seeing some issues. 
    • Day 44 (26 Dec 25)  -  played in the Friday men’s shootout with a twist - used the Toney Penna persimmons and MacGregor blades - had a blast playing these clubs.  They really help in zoning in on making solid ball contact.  Scoring was solid - had several looks at birdie and had a few par saves.  Overall a day of focused course management. 
    • Day 2: 2025.12.27 Eighteen holes at Kauri Cliffs. Focusing on trying to keep flex in right leg during backswing.
    • Day 136 12-26 Had a different practice planned today but life happened. Worked on "wide to wide" and still working on remaining flowy. Starting the club head in front of the ball as a drill, is helping with the flow of the swing.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.