Looking to go to Steel Shaft for Driver

[erikaalto]

I came to chime in here....

I typically game 1 of these 3 drivers....

9.5 905R Whiteboard 73X 45"

9.5 983K Aldila NV 65S 45"

9.5 983K DG X100 43.5"

I have the most control with the X100, and I don't suffer a ton of distance loss.  I suffered initially because I didn't give myself enough time to get used to the club, and was jumping between the 3 drivers almost every round, leading to a lot of frustration.  After gaming it consistently, I found myself keeping more balls in play.

I seem to get the most distance out of the club by trying to play a power draw.

For me, it was a cheap experiment.  $16 for the 983K, and $20 for a DG X100 + installation (had a coupon).  You can probably build a better club with a heavy graphite shaft, but no way you're paying $36 for it.

I love it!

[k-troop]

I had a 983E with the speeder; when the head snapped off in airline baggage, I replaced it with a steel shaft.  It was super heavy compared to the speeder, but I hit it pretty straight.  Not far, but straight.  Played it that way for 2 or 3 years.

Then I upgraded to a 910D3 with the ahina X-stiff, butt trimmed 1 inch (44").  Still straight, but long has entered the equation.  Very long when I hit it good; adequately long when I miss it a bit.  I can still hit a 90-yard block from time to time, but no shaft is going to cure that.

My advice, based on my experience:  extra stiff and trimmed a bit, but still light and with today's larger, forgiving heads is the best of both worlds.