Taylormade r9 Question...

[elivate]

I am trying to find a driver that suits me, my current driver is ok, but I hit it way too high... I am not able to get a proper fitting in my area so I have been doing a lot of online fitting. I was just looking at the Taylormade site and they recommended an 9.5 * r9 with the Fujikura Motore 65g shaft.

My question is does the shaft and loft make a big difference on this driver considering how adjustable it is?

For example, if I had a 10.5* wouldn't I be able to adjust it enough to make it hit like a 9.5*?

Thanks!

[moparman426]

I don't trust the TM online fitting thing. Just for fun, I kept changing the parameters and it was always the same outcome. As far as I can recall, the shaft is what mostly determines the height of the flight path. I believe that shaft is a low kick point shaft which means higher trajectory.

[elivate]

Interesting thanks...

I am able to get it to recommend a 9.5* or an 8.5* with slight yardage changes... My big concern is how high I hit the ball now so that is why I was asking about the shaft and the adjustments, etc... hoping I could find a combination that would work for me... Obviously I would want to hit the driver before buying, my big problem here is that the only places that I can really tryout drivers are indoors into a net, so that helps a bit, but it doesn't really get me too excited about a particular driver when I can't see the ball landing, etc...

[golfro]

Correct, prolaunch blue has a low kick point which will aid in getting the ball higher. If you want a lower, piercing trajectory, replace your shaft with Prolaunch Red.

Whether 9.5 or 10.5, its not going to make a huge difference if your shots are going up high. 9.5* isn't going to drop your trajectory down. I'd suggest either looking at your swing to see whats causing the high ball flight or replace the shaft with a high kickpoint shaft.

[elivate]

Correct, prolaunch blue has a low kick point which will aid in getting the ball higher. If you want a lower, piercing trajectory, replace your shaft with Prolaunch Red.

Thanks, I do like the HiBore, so a new shaft might just be the answer... I am actually going to get my irons fit next week, they do not currently have a launch monitor where I am going but I will chat with them about shaft options for the driver...

[enis750]

swing and shaft
shaft will help aid your swing flaw but not correct it

but if you wish to spend money on a new club because you are bored or yours...i get it....get a new driver
but ensure you have the right shaft
i would stay away from 8.5 for sure

higher the loft the easier it is to control the outcome of your shot
tiger even uses (or did use) a 10º i think
finding the right shaft can be tough though
i have been through a few and yet to find the "perfect" one - i make do with what i have now though