What shaft did you choose for driver?

[zanga254]

I have Prolaunch Red which is really low launch. It's got a high kickpoint.

I thought frequency was essentially a more exact shaft flex measurement...

[LBlack14]

cpm= cycles per minute

[OnTheMoney]

I seen in one of these forums the following questions which I thought was very interesting and help me research a good shaft. I hope it can do the same for you.


1.What is my tempo: fast, medium, slow

2.What is the length of my swing arg: long, medium, short

3.What is my transition at the top: pause at the top, or smooth?

4.Where do I release my wrist cock, early, middle, late

5.What is my swing speed, launch angle and spin rate?

6.What head do I plan on putting the shaft into?

My answers at that time using a Fujikura Speeader Fairway for Titleist Stiff Shaft with a Pro Titanium 905R 8.5 club head were

1.medium
2.short
3.pause, strong move to the ball
4.middle
5.(98 – 106), (16.2 – 18.6),(39K – 42K)


I now play a ALDILA NV Stiff shaft with a Pro Titanium 905R 10.5

[Yukari]

Which driver?

Let's see...assuming ~$300 per driver, that would be $3,600! Even at ~$200 per driver, that's $2,400.

I could play a lot of round of golf with that dough.

[LBlack14]

Ya have to know how and where to shop and do your own work. It pays in the long run and I get to try alot of different stuff and not lose anything.

[Yukari]

Hi all,

I am assuming you are a tall player by the length of the shaft recommended by the pro. I say that because most people don't realize they gain more distance (but loose accuracy) with a longer shaft. Tiger used to play 43" steel shaft, but when he moved up to 45" graphite shaft, that's when he started spraying his drives a lot.

I am average height and play 44-1/2" Mitsubishi Diamani Blue (Titleist 909 D2 Driver) regular-flex shaft. I had it custom fitted with 1/4" tipped and 1/4" cut at the grip. My swing speed is 105. The stiff shaft was a little too stiff and the regular was a little to whippy. So I had the regular shaft tipped to increase the stiffness. Also having it 1/2" shorter make it a lot easier to control.

[WUTiger]

(Titleist 909 D2 Driver) ... Also having it 1/2" shorter make it a lot easier to control.

Y... Did you notice/feel any change in swingweight with 1/2" trimmed off? I've been thinking about butt-trimming my driver shaft 1/2" - it measures 45.5" stock. Some people say 1/2" won't be that noticeable. Now I see a possible advantage to drivers with changeable weight screws in back.

[peter draggin]

Any House Of Forged shaft will be great

[EHSGolf1]

Any House Of Forged shaft will be great

What kind of launch and spin you getting with that shaft?