TaylorMade Burner driver/shaft query

[RichF]

I got myself a TaylorMade Burner driver (non-TP version) back in July and have been using with varying degrees since.
Of course, on the driving-range, it''s great and I'd say 7/10 stay straight and I'm maxing-out at about 250-260 (carry and roll).

However, one thing I've noticed (as have my playing partners) is that my swing has gotten a lot better since the purchase and has also increased in speed. Now given that when I was custom-fit for it, my swing-speed was borderline between regular and stiff, I went with the stock-shaft - Fujikura RE*AX SuperFast 50, at 46" long.

My query: will my increase in club-head speed and technique counteract such a light, long shaft? I'm finding that I need to slow my swing down in order to keep the ball on the fairway, hence a loss in distance.

[Kellfire]

You've answered your own question by saying you now must slow down to keep the ball in play. You should go and try out the same head as you have in your club in stiffer shafts.

[silliwilli]

The stock shaft is garbage, stick in something a bit heavier (65g) and a bit stiffer.

[bruindds]

I got a Burner TP with the 75g Fujikura Rombax shaft (stiff) this year. Excellent club (and shaft)!!!
I would go with the stiff shaft since you said you've been improving a lot. I would think you could get it re-shafted with something that fits you better.

[silliwilli]

I just ordered a 76g V2 to lower my tragectory a bit. Was tempted to just go whole hog and get the D2 driver but I thought I hould came down on my spending this month as I've already bought


1 Driver
1 3 wood
1 hybrid
2 putters
4 wedges
1 set of irons

and thats not to mention, clothing, balls and gloves, lol

Now im in the market for the titleist 3 wood!

[td67mustang]

I actually have the same driver and am experiancing something similar. I was thinking of reshafting but didnt want to ruin a good thing. Im thinking of looking for an additional head on ebay and reshafting that in case it doesnt work out so well. Keep us posted with what you decide.

[silliwilli]

I just ordered a 76g V2 to lower my tragectory a bit. Was tempted to just go whole hog and get the D2 driver but I thought I hould came down on my spending this month as I've already bought

Add another 3 wood and putter and shaft to that list and another hybrid is coming....o dear!!

[RichF]

I actually have the same driver and am experiancing something similar. I was thinking of reshafting but didnt want to ruin a good thing. Im thinking of looking for an additional head on ebay and reshafting that in case it doesnt work out so well. Keep us posted with what you decide.

I'm going for a custom-fit at my local club/shop next week.

I have my sights set on the Callaway FT-i as I've been demo-ing that quite positively this week. As my Burner is 'like-new', I can trade this in so I won't lose too much money.