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Shaft Fitting: Stock shaft wins out and do I now have a shaft "profile?"


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I read some great advice here at the Sandtrap saying to get fitted for a shaft(s) and then go shop for clubs.

Having made a $300 mistake by buying wrong shafts (Oban Devotion 6 3flex - 1, 3 wood) based on my own "research" I decided to get fitted by a pro before buying the wrong shafts again. Being extremely interested in the Titleist 910 D2 I took my driver to the Titleist fitting facility and was provided an overwhelming amount of potential shaft options. I started with my driver on the launch monitors and watched in horror as the trajectory lines were going everywhere just like on the golf course.

After hitting 10 balls I was presented with the D2 and was purposely trying not to pay attention to the shaft. My first hit with the D2 felt great! (I gotta hand it to Titleist for the sound at contact!!!!) The only thing I noticed was the shaft was dark blue. Hm? I hit 9 more and noticed the trajectory lines were getting closer and closer together and had a nice roll-out at the end.

Excited, I was given another choice and repeated the tight trajectory lines. The technician then adjusted the club head to a C-4. Instantly, the numbers were almost in alignment with the feeling of the first shaft that felt great. He then put the first shaft back on with the same club head adjustment (C-4).

He was impressed with the numbers in relation with spin, launch angle, and tight dispersion. He said either shaft seemed to be performing well for me.

He continued to set up different shafts and I continued to do my best to not look at the shaft brand. I began to hit the ball erratically compared to the previous two shafts. After nearly an hour, we narrowed it down to the two shafts that were a "match" for me. It was an almost dead heat between the stock 64g Diamana Kai'li for Titelist and the 65g Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6. Both were stiff flex.

He said there was no reason to pay the up-charge for the Graphite Design ($145 I think?). He said I was hitting the stock offering just as well. Truth be told, the stock shaft may have felt a bit better. He went on to say if you wanted the exact shaft there is a $299 MSRP.

Having had a great experience I have a question that I forgot to ask... since both shafts share the same characteristics in regard to flex point, weight, stiffness and torque, is this my shaft "profile?"

Meaning... if a shaft shares these above traits will it work for me as a "rule?" or, get fit no matter what when shopping for a new club(s)?

Thank you in advance for your help!

PS - For those on the fence or doubt the benefits of getting fitted, don't waste money on thinking you can figure it out.
Driver: Cobra AMP 10.5* w/ orange Diamana Whiteboard, 3 Wood: TourEdge Exotics Trilogy 15*
Hybrid : TourEdge Exotics Trilogy 3I
Irons: Mizuno JPX800PRO 5-GW
Wedges: Vokey SM 56*, 64*, Cobra Big Trusty Rusty 55*
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S 43"

Note: This thread is 5664 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

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