Need Suggestions for New Driver Shaft

[RandyBobbitt]

I have an old off-brand driver with an Aldila NV (green) 55-gram shaft. I hit the ball dead straight but would like to see a slightly higher ball flight. 

My clubhead speed is about 88 mph. Any recommendations for a driver shaft that would help me achieve a higher ball flight without breaking the bank?

Thanks. 

[MarvChamp]

Hi @RandyBobbitt! My first thought was...12 degree driver. But for shafts, I really like my Project X driver and the other with a Tinsei CK 90. I hit both high with good carry. My trick was to go check driver characteristics online. Then go to eBay and find new singles or new pulls in the shaft I liked; sometimes with the grip I wanted. I just love to shop like that! Best of luck golf friend. -Marv

[Typhoon92]

Project x LZ shafts that also came stock in the original Callaway xr woods  would be something to look at.  Still lightweight, very smooth with a low kick point that gets the ball in the air.  You  can really feel that shaft load.  Look for one on eBay...I'm thinking they are inexpensive.  You might even want to get the Callaway XR driver with the shaft in it if the price is right.

[SmiterofPV1x]

I'll gladly trade you any one of my "high launch" supposed low launch shafts for your "low launch" shaft, lol. I've got some doozies too. 

Sorry not going to be a ton of help, it appears that we have opposing problems! Good luck in your search golfing friend! 

[RandyBobbitt]

Forgot to mention that it's a 10.5 degree driver, an old Kasco DNA (I made sure it was conforming because I know Kasco makes some that are not). I like the look and feel of the head so I'm not looking to switch the club itself. I do have an old 12-degree Adams driver with a senior shaft that I hit very high -- great downwind but not so great into the wind . . . 

[klineka]

Do you know what your launch angle and angle of attack are? If not, I recommend finding a place where you can rent 30 min or an hour on a launch monitor to gather some of those data points. You might be able to get a much higher ball flight simply by changing your angle of attack so that you are hitting more up on the ball.

Hitting the ball straight consistently means you probably have decent clubpath and face control, so I would take a look at your angle of attack and make sure that is dialed in before you spend money on a new shaft which may or may not be what you need. 

[ncates00]

52 minutes ago, klineka said:

Do you know what your launch angle and angle of attack are? If not, I recommend finding a place where you can rent 30 min or an hour on a launch monitor to gather some of those data points. You might be able to get a much higher ball flight simply by changing your angle of attack so that you are hitting more up on the ball.

Hitting the ball straight consistently means you probably have decent clubpath and face control, so I would take a look at your angle of attack and make sure that is dialed in before you spend money on a new shaft which may or may not be what you need. 

Agreed.

 

Work on your delivery.  People get so caught up in buying clubs when it's what YOU are doing the whole time.  Fitting a driver is really optimizing what you have to start with.  Start with the man in the mirror and get your delivery better.  If you want a higher flight, look at your angle of attack as well as your dynamic loft.  Pending your swing speed, you may want to launch the ball around 15* or higher with upwards of +3-5 AoA and backspin about 2000 or a bit higher due to the lower swing speed.  If you get a slight closed face to path, you'll get high Rory push draws.  Again, this is very general, but it's a good ball park to play with.

[308 Ragin Cajun]

Aldila NVS is the same shaft but supposedly has a higher flite profile. About $42 from Golfworks.

Full disclosure- I  am not affiliated with Golfworks. i just buy a lot of stuff from them and am familiar with a lot of their inventory.