School me on driver shafts

If you want it done right, you have to get fitted for a hand crafted shaft. MyGolfSpy has done articles on the BS manufacturers do to trick people into thinking they are getting something specific for their swing speed/flight. Only way to know is to see someone who has enough shafts to test and knows what he’s doing.

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Tell me ball speed, launch angle, and backspin and I'll tell you what shaft to get.

Hitting the ball low on the face ain’t exactly what I’m going for

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My carry is between 262 and 265 every time - no roll

What ya got for me?

Fujikura Speeder Pro 64 x

The driver is the issue - we have the irons figured out - Nippon Modus130

I did switch from PV1X to PV1 - that did not help - now playing TPX5 and that is much better with driver

Other factor - I am getting older and my arthritis in my hands can be a MF bitch at times but my rotation and plane are still solid for now...so my teaching Pro wants to focus on target rather the distance cause this arthritis will only get worse in my hips and shoulders. The heavier weight helps me feel the club during the swing.

He did tip my 3 wood an inch with a regular Fujikura shaft and it nice but I can lose it left if I get a shade fast

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I’m currently hitting a Cobra F7

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Isn't that head adjustable? If not, get a driver with lower loft and forget about trying to do this with a shaft change. Heck, a lot of people would love to have really high driver trajectory with almost all carry.

OP, I play Matrix shafts and love them. They do play a little stiff to flex, but the Black Tie would be a good option for you as it is their Low/Low option. Red tie is their mid/mid, and white tie is high launch/low spin (this is what I use as a low ball hitter).

Black tie will feel stout compared to the other two, so maybe try a stiff if that's what you've got now. Can always tip it a bit to get stiffer flex.

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Isn't that head adjustable? If not, get a driver with lower loft and forget about trying to do this with a shaft change. Heck, a lot of people would love to have really high driver trajectory with almost all carry.

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If you adjust down in loft it can open up the face, which may create new issues.

I think a shaft change could help, a Project X yellow or black are solid low launch shafts. So is the Diamana WB D+ is another option, both could be had for a decent price on Ebay.

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Depends on the adapter. Taylormade is one of the worst. Callaways don’t change much. Not sure about Cobra.

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Yeah, I've mostly played TM and Ping both seem to change quite a bit. I haven't had a Cobra driver for a while.

"I hit the ball really high. My drives are almost always all carry. I would like a more penetrating ball flight, and I’ve been told a new shaft may help"

What I said was accurate, you need to hit it lower on the face for more penetrating ball flight. It doesn't matter what shaft you go to right now, it's a ball placement issue on the club face that needs to be solved. This is coming from a plus handicaper. Take some spray deodorant and spray the club face and see where you are hitting it currently. Then work on lowering that contact point.