Looking for X-Stiff shaft recommendations for 3 wood

[808hacker]

There are so many shafts out there. What are a few current shafts that I should be checking out for an extra stiff shaft for a 3 wood? Not for me but for my son.

Are there a few shafts that really stand out currently?

Thanks in advance.

Aron

[guiseppe]

Are there a few shafts that really stand out currently?

No.  Its much more important that he get the one that is right for him.  Take him to any place he can get fit or hit a bunch of clubs and make him try every shaft they have.  Don't pay attention to the brand of the head; just find a shaft that works for him.

[808hacker]

Yes, but why does it always end up being the tour ad di? Too $$$

[guiseppe]

Yes, but why does it always end up being the tour ad di? Too $$$

Probably because the sales person is trying to sell you the most expensive shaft. You don't have to buy it.  You simply buy your favorite shaft at the price point you want.  It's more about finding the right weight, flex, kick-point etc. in your price range.

[Mulligan Jeff]

I think PGA tour average for swing speed is around 117 mph - is your son's in that category?

[808hacker]

Good point. He needs to get tested. His handicap is .5 and he's 6 feet tall. He's using x-stiff Tour AD DI for his driver. Are there x-stiff woods that are sold at places like Roger Dunn? We don't have a large selection here in Hawaii. That's what makes it so tough.

[guiseppe]

We don't have a large selection here in Hawaii. That's what makes it so tough.

Oh, yes, I see, Hawaii.  That IS tough.  Pooooor 808hacker, he lives in paradise.

Even if there is not a wide selection, I think he's still better off going there to see what they have. Again, you don't have to buy anything.  I just think you're going to do better having him swing a few, even if there are limited choices, than trying to do it on the blind based upon what other people like.

[808hacker]

Now that I think about it. We should wait for one of those demo days because I'm not sure if the local stores even carry a reasonable selection of shafts.