ManchesterGolfer
AKA.... Obi-Wan Ho-Nobi
- Jan 4, 2006
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Stumbled across this on Titliest's website... very intreasting I think. All the internet Forum talk of this shaft being insuperior to the Real VooDoo's must have triggered this responce by Titleist & Aldila.
This Fitters’ Forum showcases the Aldila VooDoo shaft and the proprietary Aldila VooDoo for Titleist offered as stock and custom options in 909 metals. We feature information from Aldila Vice-President of Engineering John Oldenburg as well as Acushnet Manager of Golf Shaft Development Don Bone.
VooDoo for Titleist v. Aldila VooDoo VS6 & VS7
“After extensive player testing of numerous potential VooDoo designs from Aldila, Titleist settled on the version that worked best in the new 909 drivers,” notes Oldenburg. “The specs for the Titleist VooDoo fall roughly between the Aldila VooDoo VS6 and VS7 with its weight closer to VS7 and bending and torsional stiffness closer to VS6. So in an apples-to-apples comparison, Titleist VooDoo should play like a blend of the aftermarket VooDoo VS6 and VS7.”
“Titleist VooDoo is produced on the exact same tooling, using the exact same materials, and has the exact same S-Core technology stabilization rib as the aftermarket shafts and tour shafts.”
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=1><TBODY><TR><TH width="19%"></TH><TH align=middle width="27%">Titleist VooDoo</TH><TH align=middle width="27%">Aldila VooDoo VS6</TH><TH align=middle width="27%">Aldila VooDoo VS7</TH></TR><TR><TD>Weight</TD><TD align=middle>72 grams</TD><TD align=middle>66 grams</TD><TD align=middle>75 grams</TD></TR><TR><TD>Torque</TD><TD align=middle>3.3°</TD><TD align=middle>3.5°</TD><TD align=middle>3.2°</TD></TR><TR><TD>Flex Point</TD><TD align=middle>mid-high</TD><TD align=middle>mid-high</TD><TD align=middle>mid-high</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Selecting a VooDoo for 909 metals
“Because of the stability promise of S-Core technology, we had Aldila make many variations of VooDoo designs and we did extensive player testing on them at our Oceanside Test Facility,” Bone begins. “The version we selected worked best for a broad range of swing speeds in the 909 drivers, which was not the case with the tour-focused, aftermarket VooDoo VS6 and VS7. With the Titleist VooDoo, more people can benefit from the very stable feel of S-Core technology and still have a playable shaft. If someone does need a shaft that’s a bit more aggressive, then the 1″ tip trim we offer custom order brings the Titleist VooDoo closer to its aftermarket, parent VooDoo shafts with their lower spin and lower ball flight characteristics.”
About S-Core Technology
All VooDoo shafts are specially designed with S-Core Technology, a patented, one-piece carbon fiber rib system that dramatically stabilizes the shaft’s cross-section for increased accuracy and distance. Its hoop design allows the shaft to stay round and more concentric during the swing, preventing shaft ovaling, deformation and wasted energy. This innovative rib structure increases hoop strength/stiffness by over 80 percent compared to conventional graphite shafts. This design not only helps to keep the shaft’s structure stable, but also assists in transferring the maximum energy a golfer can deliver to the ball, generating consistently straighter and longer shots.
Fittingworks Forum Discussion with Aldila on VooDoo Shafts
So do you think this release is a result of all the talk of the 'for Titleist' shaft being a POS noodle that isn't as good as the real deal?
This Fitters’ Forum showcases the Aldila VooDoo shaft and the proprietary Aldila VooDoo for Titleist offered as stock and custom options in 909 metals. We feature information from Aldila Vice-President of Engineering John Oldenburg as well as Acushnet Manager of Golf Shaft Development Don Bone.
VooDoo for Titleist v. Aldila VooDoo VS6 & VS7
“After extensive player testing of numerous potential VooDoo designs from Aldila, Titleist settled on the version that worked best in the new 909 drivers,” notes Oldenburg. “The specs for the Titleist VooDoo fall roughly between the Aldila VooDoo VS6 and VS7 with its weight closer to VS7 and bending and torsional stiffness closer to VS6. So in an apples-to-apples comparison, Titleist VooDoo should play like a blend of the aftermarket VooDoo VS6 and VS7.”
“Titleist VooDoo is produced on the exact same tooling, using the exact same materials, and has the exact same S-Core technology stabilization rib as the aftermarket shafts and tour shafts.”
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=1><TBODY><TR><TH width="19%"></TH><TH align=middle width="27%">Titleist VooDoo</TH><TH align=middle width="27%">Aldila VooDoo VS6</TH><TH align=middle width="27%">Aldila VooDoo VS7</TH></TR><TR><TD>Weight</TD><TD align=middle>72 grams</TD><TD align=middle>66 grams</TD><TD align=middle>75 grams</TD></TR><TR><TD>Torque</TD><TD align=middle>3.3°</TD><TD align=middle>3.5°</TD><TD align=middle>3.2°</TD></TR><TR><TD>Flex Point</TD><TD align=middle>mid-high</TD><TD align=middle>mid-high</TD><TD align=middle>mid-high</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Selecting a VooDoo for 909 metals
“Because of the stability promise of S-Core technology, we had Aldila make many variations of VooDoo designs and we did extensive player testing on them at our Oceanside Test Facility,” Bone begins. “The version we selected worked best for a broad range of swing speeds in the 909 drivers, which was not the case with the tour-focused, aftermarket VooDoo VS6 and VS7. With the Titleist VooDoo, more people can benefit from the very stable feel of S-Core technology and still have a playable shaft. If someone does need a shaft that’s a bit more aggressive, then the 1″ tip trim we offer custom order brings the Titleist VooDoo closer to its aftermarket, parent VooDoo shafts with their lower spin and lower ball flight characteristics.”
About S-Core Technology
All VooDoo shafts are specially designed with S-Core Technology, a patented, one-piece carbon fiber rib system that dramatically stabilizes the shaft’s cross-section for increased accuracy and distance. Its hoop design allows the shaft to stay round and more concentric during the swing, preventing shaft ovaling, deformation and wasted energy. This innovative rib structure increases hoop strength/stiffness by over 80 percent compared to conventional graphite shafts. This design not only helps to keep the shaft’s structure stable, but also assists in transferring the maximum energy a golfer can deliver to the ball, generating consistently straighter and longer shots.
Fittingworks Forum Discussion with Aldila on VooDoo Shafts
So do you think this release is a result of all the talk of the 'for Titleist' shaft being a POS noodle that isn't as good as the real deal?
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