Titleist 905R Owners (shaft & ball flight)

[IcemanYVR]

I'm buying a newer driver to replace my Titleist 975J... a custom fit driver that I used to be able to hit a mile.

Since I came back from a long layoff last year, and between getting older, and a little heavier, my swing is not quite the same. So... that being said, I've decided to upgrade, and hopefully get a little more distance. Since I can't get custom fit for a 905R these days, gonna buy one off ebay and stick a new shaft in it... or get one with a decent shaft that's a good place to start.

Question... which shafts do you have or have you tried in your driver and how much did they affect the ball flight.

I'm thinking about getting a Diamana Blueboard 63 S... I like a light shaft, and I like to hit a high ball.

[enis750]

I dont have the R, but the T, as I prefer a smaller head (only 400cc)
I have the Pro Launch Axis RED 60g Stiff inserted at full borethrough (it plays to 271 cfm or cpm...whatever it is) which makes it an X Stiff
i really like the ball flight of this shaft
its a little higher, but piercing, wind does not affect it (I struggle w high ball flight too)

i was not a fan of the BB - smooth shaft, but waay to high of ball flight for me and it ballooned on me huge
i found Diamana shafts to play a stiffness that was one weak (S=R, X=S etc..)
so tip accordingly or buy a stiffer shaft than your used to

the 905 series are awesome heads, hope you find a good one!

[IcemanYVR]

yeah, I really like the 905T, but with the Titleist drivers, the difference is not that noticeable, at lest to me.

Interesting about the BB, also interested if anyone has or has used the UST V2 65g shaft... seem to be plenty available, just wondering why?

[DavidFehertysBike]

When i used the 905R, it also had a ust pro force V2 shaft in it. I still believe it was the best driver i have ever used. I have also hit the head with a adilla vs proto by you shaft in it and greatly preferred the Proforce. The club just seemed easier to hit with it. The combo of that shaft and head seem to be made for each other.

[IcemanYVR]

When i used the 905R, it also had a ust pro force V2 shaft in it. I still believe it was the best driver i have ever used. I have also hit the head with a adilla vs proto by you shaft in it and greatly preferred the Proforce. The club just seemed easier to hit with it. The combo of that shaft and head seem to be made for each other.

late reply I know... but still trying to decide between the 66 and 76g UST Proforce V2 shaft. It looks like the 76g was the "stock" shaft. Is this weight you were referring to when you said "made for each other"?

I've always hit the "stock" upgrades shafts in Titleist drivers pretty well. I also wonder if the larger head weight (compared to a 65g shaft in my 975J) will make the club feel roughly the same becuase it's balanced by the slightly heavier shaft ... maybe I'm being too anal???