TM tour or high launch for a fast swing speed golfer

[gimme09]

I got fitted for clubs and they told me that I have a swing speed of 110-115. While looking to replace my 4 iron with a hybrid... i noticed that the current fairway woods (burner high launch) are for slow swing speeds. Should I switch to "tour" or R9?

[tweaky]

I'm sure there is a clubfitter in your area that can help you with your decision. With that kind of swing speed you're looking for S and X flex shafts that have firm tips. Try a few on the range and course and when you find the one that works buy THAT CLUB (not another new one like it but THAT CLUB that you just hit). Other than that, getting fitted by a clubfitter is the best idea.

[WUTiger]

I'm sure there is a clubfitter in your area that can help you with your decision. ...

With your swing speed, make sure you get the right shaft for the shot shape you want - probably something with midkick or highkick. (RE: kickpoint/flexpoint, a low KP helps get ball up, while a high KP helps keep the ball low.) Shaft is just as important as the clubhead.

[TinCupTampa]

With your swing speed, make sure you get the right shaft for the shot shape you want - probably something with midkick or highkick. (RE: kickpoint/flexpoint, a low KP helps get ball up, while a high KP helps keep the ball low.)

Fixed it for ya :)

[gimme09]

@Tweaky - I did go to a club fitter and this is what he gave me. The thing I find off is that he recommended 2008 fairway high launch burners and 2009 Burner driver. Both of these clubs are for a low swing speed. (looking at information from TM website). And, I did try a R9 TP driver (my friends) and I was hitting that club pretty well. So, this is what caused me to look into high swing speed clubs.

@WUTiger and TinCupTampa - This is where my question truly lays. If I switch to a R9 driver, the standard R9 460 driver comes with an Aldila re-ax 60 versus the TP version comes with Aldila voodoo SVS6 shaft. Im attempting to read more on what constitutes a heavier gram shaft versus which shaft is best?

[bruce]

What ball flight do you have now,do you hit a draw,fade,slice, or hit it straight.Which one is most consistent.

[Dub]

That is an awesome swing speed.

His recomendations sound pretty weak. I would perhaps go somewhere else.

[tweaky]

@Tweaky - I did go to a club fitter and this is what he gave me. The thing I find off is that he recommended 2008 fairway high launch burners and 2009 Burner driver. Both of these clubs are for a low swing speed. (looking at information from TM website). And, I did try a R9 TP driver (my friends) and I was hitting that club pretty well. So, this is what caused me to look into high swing speed clubs.

Was this an independent clubfitter or one who works at a retail store? Check their credentials for the training they received. Not everyone who works in retail has had actual classroom and hands on training and tested for quality of service.

Does he/she test shafts using a frequency machine or an NF1/2/3/4? If they don't and you don't know what these are then keep looking for a clubfitter who does. BTW checking my test results from a TM REAX 65S I pulled from a TP Burner driver shows that it is more of an X flex so that would make me believe that it's likely the R flex would play like a stiffer than average S flex shaft. It might actually be a good match for you. Try it if you can just for S & Gs. (sh!!t$ and giggles as we say). I'm building a Nak 9* driver with a YS6X tipped to 327cpm for a guy who has a 110mph swing speed. From experience and the data base this profile will work for him. Wish I could work face to face with ya on this cuz I enjoy the challenge! BTW- I disagree with TinCup as far as shaft being more important. The first thing to find when fitting for driver is to match the driver loft to the swingspeed and angle of attack THEN fine tune with the shaft. This can be substantiated by others with far more experience than us. Sorry Tin, didn't mean to step on yer putting line!

[gimme09]

@Bruce - I normally hit a slice but lately Ive switched to a "strong" grip and now I keep hitting a bit to the left. (Im right handed.) Im still a beginning golfer and I have some things to work on... downswing before moving my body forward and trying to get rid of that out to in swing. But, out of every 10 balls I might hit 2 fades and the rest are straight or to the left.

@tweaky - Im sure he is a qaulified. He is the clubfitter for Roger Dunn. How qualified he is... Im not sure. I did pull the trigger and purchased a R9 460 driver with an Aldila re-ax 60 shaft with a R9 3 wood with a Motore 70 gram shaft. Im hitting the driver really well. I didnt want to pay the extra 150 for a TP driver for the voodoo shaft so I am hoping the Aldila 60 is good enough.