Custom Shaft Advice

[farrow22]

I currently use a taylormade R11 with the blur 60 stiff shaft. I am having problems getting the ball high in the air. My swing speed in around 109-116. Ball speed around 165. My average drive carries around 260-270. I have tinkered with all the setting of my R11 and nothing seems to help me get the ball in the air like i should. I know by having a lower ball flight I am losing distance, but I also have been very inaccurate as well. I got fitted yesterday for my new Titleist  ap2 irons and was killing them, very long and high. During my fitting i had the Titleist rep and golf pro watching me hit. I also had them watch me hit my driver and they concluded that i needed a shaft that was 72 grams, stiff flex and had a stiff tip. The shaft they suggested was a mitsubishi rayon/ Diamana, not sure of the exact model. The price from the Taylormade dealer was $300. I was wondering if anybody can help me out with my decision with the exact shaft i should get and is it worth spending 300 on a custom shaft. Keep in mind i do golf 3 times a week, and spending the money will not bother me if i can gain 15-20 yards and hit it straighter.

[Precis1on]

As long as they fit you for that shaft and you got to hit the shaft to your satisfaction on the launch monitor, I would say go for it.

[glock35ipsc]

I agree with Precis1on.  However, a few other shafts with very similar specs would be an Aldila RIP 7 ($199.99, probably the closest to the Diamana specs), an AXE Xcaliber 7 ($49.99, the next closest to the Diamana specs), and the YS7+ ($69.99, still very close).

Just food for thought.....