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Golf people, Let's talk driver shafts
Posted on 5/22/12 at 8:13 pm
Posted on 5/22/12 at 8:13 pm
So I WAS the proud owner of two pretty good drivers.
Adams Speedline F11
Ping G15
The Adams was my go to driver until I snapped the shaft today at the hosel. Luckily it was hanging by a thread and fell off in my hand after the shot instead of flinging it 100 yards into the woods. It had an Aldila Voodoo stiff. It was about 15 yards longer than the Ping, but less forgiving.
So I quit after 9, but got a call from a guy wanting to play. So I grabbed the G15 and went back to the course. I had planned to sell both of these and buy a G20 with an upgraded shaft, but I had forgotten how stupid easy the G15 is to hit, but the stock stiff shaft apparently doesn't fit me. Ball flight a little high and I get no roll.
So you fine people get to suggest shafts. I want something that has a low launch that will give me a good roll. I don't know what my launch angle is, or even if that matters, but clubhead speed hangs around 110.
O, and I contacted Adams. They're going to replace it, but I think re-shafting the G15 is the way to go, or upgrading to a G20 with a legit shaft. So if anybody wants an F11, give me about a month and I'll sell it.
tl;dr
Adams Speedline F11
Ping G15
The Adams was my go to driver until I snapped the shaft today at the hosel. Luckily it was hanging by a thread and fell off in my hand after the shot instead of flinging it 100 yards into the woods. It had an Aldila Voodoo stiff. It was about 15 yards longer than the Ping, but less forgiving.
So I quit after 9, but got a call from a guy wanting to play. So I grabbed the G15 and went back to the course. I had planned to sell both of these and buy a G20 with an upgraded shaft, but I had forgotten how stupid easy the G15 is to hit, but the stock stiff shaft apparently doesn't fit me. Ball flight a little high and I get no roll.
So you fine people get to suggest shafts. I want something that has a low launch that will give me a good roll. I don't know what my launch angle is, or even if that matters, but clubhead speed hangs around 110.
O, and I contacted Adams. They're going to replace it, but I think re-shafting the G15 is the way to go, or upgrading to a G20 with a legit shaft. So if anybody wants an F11, give me about a month and I'll sell it.
tl;dr
Posted on 5/22/12 at 8:22 pm to prostyleoffensetime
man, this must have been a defect with this club. Remember me saying this happened to mine a few months ago?
what happened to me.
quote:
instead of flinging it 100 yards into the woods.
what happened to me.
Posted on 5/22/12 at 8:25 pm to prostyleoffensetime
110 club head speed, but I would need to see you swing for tempo purposes. In order to really make a good shaft flex recommendation.
ETA: Launch angle is really important IMO. It changes though based on kick point, etc.
ETA: Launch angle is really important IMO. It changes though based on kick point, etc.
This post was edited on 5/22/12 at 8:27 pm
Posted on 5/22/12 at 8:28 pm to prostyleoffensetime
Launch angle is huge
Posted on 5/22/12 at 8:31 pm to prostyleoffensetime
I have a Diablo Edge, stiff, 9 degree loft. Got it thinking I could get more roll. Not really seeing it. Gonna trade it in on a Burner 3.0. I'll look in to that G20.
This post was edited on 5/22/12 at 8:32 pm
Posted on 5/22/12 at 8:39 pm to prostyleoffensetime
Get fitted for one...no one is going to be able to give you an accurate measurement without seeing your numbers.
Posted on 5/22/12 at 8:39 pm to prostyleoffensetime
I have a project x shaft
Fairly low launching, definitely lower than the fubuki it replaced
Look into the RIP alpha, it's a decent lower launching shaft that isnt crazy expensive.
Fairly low launching, definitely lower than the fubuki it replaced
Look into the RIP alpha, it's a decent lower launching shaft that isnt crazy expensive.
Posted on 5/22/12 at 9:29 pm to prostyleoffensetime
I just got fitted using a Doppler launch monitor and it's amazing the details it gives you. I will never buy another driver without getting fitted. I always bought a stiff 8.5 degree and the fitter put me in an xstiff .75 flat at 7.75 degrees tipped 1 inch. It's a Titleist D3 and took exactly one week to come in. I love it!
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