Callaway FT-IQ shaft question

[erock9174]

Looking at purchasing a new FT-IQ driver with the recent decrease in prices on them.  Granted a couple years old, but I really like the square head drivers.

I have a question regarding available shafts.

My driver swing speed is roughly 81-84 mph.  I had an r9 10.5* with reg flex stock Aldila Re-Ax shaft and could never seem to load the club.   All low liners.  After reading up on Aldila's site it says their regular shafts require 90mph+ swings which I don't have.

So then I tried a Nickent 4dx 12.5* with UST V2 Prolaunch HL senior flex.  I really prefer the senior flex shaft.

With that in mind the FT-IQ comes with your choice of either the Fujikura ZCOM, Aldila Voodoo 60 or the Mitsubishi Rayon Fubuki (all in senior flex).  I am having trouble, being these are older shafts, finding good information on them.

Which one would be better for a slower tempo swing and to get the ball flight higher?  Also were any of these shafts more high end than any of the others (i.e. did one sell for $50 vs $100, etc.)

Also with my slower swing would the 11* or 13* be the better option for me?  With the Nickent I tend to carry the ball maybe 220 at best, a little longer with roll on a dry day.

Thanks for any help provided.

[erock9174]

anyone?

[jeffrey r]

As far as stock options, I've only swung the FT-IQ with the Rayon Fubuki 60 shaft in an R flex, and it was the flexiest, weakest shaft I've ever hit.  That R flex could certainly work as a senior flex on its own.  I ended up doing the I-Mix FT-IQ, going with the Fubuki Tour 63 shafts in R and S flex.  Now those are really good shafts.  The Zcom and Voodoo are likely stouter than the stock Fubuki, but I can't give any specific advice as I haven't hit those shafts.

[erock9174]

jeffrey

Thanks for the info.  I swung a used FT-IQ yesterday that had a Fubuki 60 in reg flex.  The downside was I couldnt get any lift because it was only a 10* so I was only hitting it about 170 yards which is 30 behind my 5w.  I am looking to buy the 13* version.    I just wonder now if I should go with the Senior or Reg flex version since you said the Fubuki 60 reg is fairly whippy.

I wish I could find the swing specs from Mitsubishi, but they don't have any info on their site for older model shafts.

[erock9174]

Does anybody know the specs on the Mitsubishi Bassara 43 shaft (lite flex) that the FT-IQ came with?

Found a good deal on ebay but i don't know much about that particular shaft.

Thanks

[erock9174]

Ended up taking your advice and went with the reg flex Fubuki 60.  My current Nickent senior flex is very whippy and I am concerned its causing me some loss in accuracy.  My r9's reg flex was so rigid that I could hit it somewhat straight but everything went low.  So today put in a bid on a 13* FT-IQ Reg flex.  Figure the 13* should get the ball up for me and the reg flex and sq head keep me a little more accurate than the senior.   Ended up winning an ebay auction off Rockbottom's store, brand new for $66 plus shipping.  Couldn't pass it up.  For that price if the shaft doesn't work out I can afford to pick up one that does.

Originally Posted by jeffrey r

As far as stock options, I've only swung the FT-IQ with the Rayon Fubuki 60 shaft in an R flex, and it was the flexiest, weakest shaft I've ever hit.  That R flex could certainly work as a senior flex on its own.  I ended up doing the I-Mix FT-IQ, going with the Fubuki Tour 63 shafts in R and S flex.  Now those are really good shafts.  The Zcom and Voodoo are likely stouter than the stock Fubuki, but I can't give any specific advice as I haven't hit those shafts.

[jeffrey r]

Good luck--hope it works out for you.  The FT-IQ is a nice driver.

[turbosam]

Erock, I seem to have maxed out my PMs for the day so I thought I would respond.  I do hope you see this...

I got the Project X 5.0 regular shaft which evidently has a low flight.  We will see how that works with the clubhead since I tend to go high.

As for waiting for the FT-iQ, I thought about that too.  I originally panicked when I realized my bidding mistake, but the more research I did, the more impressed I was with the IZ.  I do, however, want to try the more closed face of the IQ to see if ti helps me stay in the fairway even at the loss of distance.  Hopefully, I can get both.

I'm too new to this to have a (real) handicap, but hope that changes soon.

thanks again for your input.

[erock9174]

Got it....i didn't know Rifle even made driver shafts.  Good luck and let me know how it works out.

No problem on the help.  I am kind of a nut when it comes to trying things so I was just happy to provide you some feedback on what I found out.