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Finding the right driver shaft?
Posted on 3/27/17 at 12:05 pm
Posted on 3/27/17 at 12:05 pm
Always notice guys who are good golfers or may have one of the better drivers, they always seem to have a custom shaft or something other than the shaft that comes with the club. Where does one get fitted for something like this, find, and how much of a difference does it really make?
Seems to me like a top dollar driver would already come with a pretty good shaft.
Seems to me like a top dollar driver would already come with a pretty good shaft.
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Posted on 3/27/17 at 12:06 pm to BabyTac
Edwin Watts is a good place.....seriously
Posted on 3/27/17 at 12:06 pm to BabyTac
Swing speed has a lot to do with what shaft you want on your clubs. Higher swing speed means a stiffer shaft.
Posted on 3/27/17 at 12:07 pm to BabyTac
Most have just tried several out
There are several charts out there that rate the spin and launch of most shafts and people can use that to determine what's best for whatever they're trying to accomplish.
There are several charts out there that rate the spin and launch of most shafts and people can use that to determine what's best for whatever they're trying to accomplish.
Posted on 3/27/17 at 12:08 pm to BabyTac
quote:A good fitter should have multiple shafts to try.
Where does one get fitted for something like this
quote:It's often more important than the driver head depending on the golfer. Obviously, it all comes down to you, the person swinging it, but it's very important for getting the ideal spin/height suited to you.
how much of a difference does it really make?
quote:They do. Most drivers come with about 20-50 shafts you can choose without paying more money. I think Ping is the exception.
Seems to me like a top dollar driver would already come with a pretty good shaft.
This post was edited on 3/27/17 at 12:09 pm
Posted on 3/27/17 at 12:08 pm to BabyTac
I have a stiff shaft.
Posted on 3/27/17 at 12:08 pm to Wtodd
quote:They do not sell shafts, so no.
Edwin Watts is a good place.....seriously
Posted on 3/27/17 at 12:09 pm to Elton John
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I love shafts
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Elton John
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Posted on 3/27/17 at 12:11 pm to BabyTac
not to thread hijack,
but I had my driver shaft cut down a couple inches to 44".
Played with it yesterday for the first time and drove the ball much better.
but I had my driver shaft cut down a couple inches to 44".
Played with it yesterday for the first time and drove the ball much better.
Posted on 3/27/17 at 12:12 pm to Muriel
From the tip or handle end?
Posted on 3/27/17 at 12:13 pm to ell_13
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Most drivers come with about 20-50 shafts you can choose without paying more money.
Uh..no
They may have 3 or 4 options, not counting flex, but most of the other options will have significant upcharges.
Posted on 3/27/17 at 12:14 pm to BabyTac
The shaft is really important. If we are the same golfer with the same driver, but I've been fitted for correct shaft I'm going to be about 15-25 yards longer. As said any good club fitter will have multiple shafts to choose from. Also, many good PGA teaching pros will have equipment to change the shaft after you buy it. For example, I've gained some speed recently so my shaft had too much whip around where the shaft meets the driver head, and I got my shaft spined and more weight added to the tip. Essentially what spining the shaft is, is moving the balance point of the shaft down towards the driver head to make it stiffer.
Posted on 3/27/17 at 12:14 pm to Croacka
quote:Uh... yes. They have 3 or 4 that are "made for" and specific to that driver, but if you look at the callaway or taylormade offerings, you can get a ton of shafts without paying more.
Uh..no
ETA: List for the callawy epic
Here is a list of no upcharge shafts.
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40g Class
MRC Bassara E-Series 42
MRC Diamana M+ Green 40
UST Recoil ES 440
50g Class
Fujikura Speeder 565
Matrix Ozik White Tie 55X4
MRC Diamana M+ Green 50
MRC Kuro Kage Black Tini 50
Project X HZRDUS T800 Green 55
UST Recoil ES 450
60g Class
Aldila Rogue I/O 60
Aldila Rogue MAX 65
Aldila Rogue Silver 60
Aldila Tour Blue
Aldila Tour Green
Fujikura Pro Green 62
Fujikura Speeder 665
Fujikura Speeder 665 Evolution II TS
Matrix Ozik Red Tie 65Q4
MRC Diamana M+ Red 60
MRC Diamana S+ Blue 60
Project X HZRDUS T800 Green 65
70g Class
Aldila Rogue I/O 70
Aldila Rogue MAX 75
Aldila Rogue Silver 70
Fujikura Pro Green 72
Fujikura Speeder 765
Matrix Ozik Black Tie 75M4
MRC Diamana D+ White 70
UPDATED COMPLETE LIST FROM fairwaygolfusa.com These are upcharge and non upcharge list.
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This post was edited on 3/27/17 at 12:17 pm
Posted on 3/27/17 at 12:14 pm to BabyTac
The shaft is the most critical component of your driver relevant to getting max performance (distance) out of your driver
Go someplace that has all the new monitoring equipment that sells clubs and get fitted for the best shafts for your swing
Go someplace that has all the new monitoring equipment that sells clubs and get fitted for the best shafts for your swing
Posted on 3/27/17 at 12:16 pm to BabyTac
They know start flex they need, swinging different materials helps you find what has the best feel.
Advanced golfers can hit anything, but what feels best gives them the most confidence, so that's what you'll see in their hands.
Advanced golfers can hit anything, but what feels best gives them the most confidence, so that's what you'll see in their hands.
Posted on 3/27/17 at 12:17 pm to ell_13
Things must have changed a bunch.
You used to be able to get whatever you wanted but very few of them were free.
I haven't bought a new driver in 2 years
You used to be able to get whatever you wanted but very few of them were free.
I haven't bought a new driver in 2 years
Posted on 3/27/17 at 12:22 pm to headhunter
Will Edwin watts do shaft changes in my current driver?
I bought a new driver last year from golf connection in lafayette but the guy talked me out of changing the shaft or shaft length
He was a nice guy but I think he was just being lazy because he didn't check clubhead speed or anything for length
I'd like to make sure the shaft length and make is correct for my swing if Edwin watts will do that
Obviously I'd pay for it
I bought a new driver last year from golf connection in lafayette but the guy talked me out of changing the shaft or shaft length
He was a nice guy but I think he was just being lazy because he didn't check clubhead speed or anything for length
I'd like to make sure the shaft length and make is correct for my swing if Edwin watts will do that
Obviously I'd pay for it
Posted on 3/27/17 at 12:24 pm to Ash Williams
quote:All they will do is cut it from the grip side and regrip it. They do not sell shafts and the to not tip it (cut from the bottom) or re-tip.
Will Edwin watts do shaft changes in my current driver?
Posted on 3/27/17 at 12:26 pm to ell_13
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handle end
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