Driver shaft recommendations

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I am looking to put a new shaft in my driver and I'm looking for recommendations.

I have a Titleist 983E 8.5* with stock stiff speeder shaft. On the launch monitor my ball speed is 185-195mph which roughly equates into 125mph clubhead speed. Launch angle and spin rate are good, I get a nice low boring trajectory which is the reason why I bought the driver in the first place.

I played with a guy the other day that couldnt believe Im playing an s-flex in my driver. He suggested an XX flex and let me hit his - it felt impossible to hook left which was kinda nice. I play x100s in all of my irons and it really got me thinking.

Its really very difficult for me to find a place nearby where I can actually demo a driver with an extra stiff shaft which is probably why I just went for the best fit with s-flex at the time. If you have any shaft suggestions I could look into I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

[NormH3]

maybe you can get the same shaft in the stiffer shaft

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Thanks. Does anyone have experience with the UST V2 tour shafts in X-flex? Its something Ive been looking at.

[deronsizemore]

I am looking to put a new shaft in my driver and I'm looking for recommendations.

Curious... if you're already getting good launch angle and spin rate numbers and are getting your desired ball flight; why fix what doesn't seem to be broken?

[James_Black]

Very few people need a X flex shaft.

How far do you hit the ball?
over 300 yards?

Because if not go with the stiff.

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Curious... if you're already getting good launch angle and spin rate numbers and are getting your desired ball flight; why fix what doesn't seem to be broken?

The trajectory is great, but the shot dispersion isnt. Tendancy for it to hook a couple times each round. When I hit the XX flex it felt like I could go at the ball without the possibility of it going left.

James_Black, yes I hit it 300+.

[verse214]

Very few people need a X flex shaft.

If he's swinging 125 - he's crushing the ball and will definitely need an x-flex.

I've used the UST Proforce V2 in an S-Flex - it's slightly stiffer than what some people consider s-flex and it may come off as boardy until you swing it. It's a light shaft that really comes alive when you go at the ball. I used it in a TM Burner (09). I currently use a Fubuki in an R9. Feeling between the two is very different; if you like to go at the ball, I think the V2 in X would be something you should try. Just my 2 cents

[ddalet]

If he's swinging 125 - he's crushing the ball and will definitely need an x-flex.

QFT

I use a V2 when I play tournaments because I can go at it and the ball stays straight. I play the 75 gram version S. It feels extra stiff. Then again I only swing 115-117. If I juice it i might get 120 but I'd lose control... don;t know how many of those swings I could string together at 125 MPH though... insane.... how tall are you?

[doubletake]

Thanks for the suggestions. Ive been scouting the driver specs of many tour players online in the past couple days and it seems as though 90% use an X flex in their shaft of choice. I'm pretty sure I swing as hard as they do and I'm kicking myself for not considering this years ago.

ddalet, I am 6'5", 230lbs. Based on my frame alone its not that hard for me to generate that kind of clubhead speed...it just comes natural to me...however accuracy then becomes the issue.

[LBlack14]

You need to find a good fitter because you are definitely not the average swinger.

[jbl1202]

wow, with a 125mph swing speed there is no reason to be playing a stiff flex shaft. Adam Scott swings from 118-121mph and he plays an 85gram extra-stiff proforce v2 shaft.