ButterfieldAJB

Sorry guys, I'm new to this forum and have never really posted in any type of forum before. I will use your suggestions in the future. This place looked like a great place for me to ask my specific question. I thank ripsid for replying to the question at hand, but more input on the topic would be appreciated. Thanks

I just bought an R7 Superquad 8.5*, and put a 757 speeder X shaft in it. My previous driver was a Mizuno 300s 8* with a Fujikura Vista Pro80 S shaft. I'm not sure when that Mizuno came out, not sure if it ever came out in stores, but I had it given to me by a Mizuno rep about three years ago. The pro at my club had me play with him since I was having a hard time finding a driver that would help me keep the ball down. The rep sent me a 300s and 300s II, but I ultimately liked the feel of the 300s the best and it was only a 300cc clubhead which I liked. I was playing a 975D 6.5* EI-70 S at the time which went too high and created too much backspin. I loved the Mizuno, until recently I decided it was time to make an upgrade and purchased the R7. I did this not so much for extra length, but for more forgiveness. I took the R7 out to the range today for the first time. I played with the standard weight distribution in the clubhead. This is where my questions begin. My first shots were low bullet duck hooks. I'm not sure if that's because I was excited or what not, but it seemed almost impossible at the beginning to hit a straight shot or even a fade. With the mizuno with the 82 gram shaft it was difficult to hit a duck hook. With almost all other shafts I duck hook them as well. My best shots with the R7 came when I opened up my stance a little and stood further away from the ball. Then they got a great deal of height and length, with a little fade or a little draw. The only problem is, this is not how I am accustomed to hitting a driver. The speeder is a little lighter at 79 grams, and is noticeably lighter when swinging. I guess my question is, did I buy too much shaft for myself or too little? I figured I was buying a somewhat comparable shaft in the 757 speeder X as the Vista Pro 80 S. One was a little heavier and the other was a little stiffer. I wanted a little lower penetrating trajectory from the the speeder. I didn't get to practice with it too much, so I just might need to tweak it a bit with some practice in the future. Does anyone have any experience with both the Vista Pro 80 S and the 757 X? I was looking to lower my trajectory a little bit, but when I aim square it goes like a bullet but quite low, seems like there is a lot of over spin. If I open up the stance and stand further away it goes really high, not ballooning, but a little higher trajectory then I would want if lined up square. Would buying the taylormade TP weight kit help out at all? The reason I am so concerned is because I liked the fact of not having to worry about the left side of the course so much on the tee when I hit the Vista Pro 80. Usually when I hit a shaft that is too stiff or heavy I block it high right. When I hit a flex that is too weak or a shaft that is too light I hit it left like I did with the speeder, but I usually get a good bit of height or too much height in most cases. I'm confused... Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated.

11 in FJ classics, and 11.5-12 in tennis shoes.

Pro V1x all the way. I haven't tried many other balls, but I'm completely satisfied with the performance of the Pro V1x. The ball goes forever, it spins but not to much, feels great on the club in all situations, and it's durable. Just wish they were cheaper.

Mizuno mp-37s, played them for a couple years. Love them, but I don't get to play as often as I use to and they are starting to wear. I am thinking of getting the mp-60s. But I just saw the article on the mp-57s, which look nice too.