Looking for a New Shaft for Driver...Which One?

[btdickey99]

Ok I am currently playing a TaylorMade 460 Draw 9.0*. It has the stock shaft on it which is, TM 55 RE AX Flex S, tip soft (co engineered by mitsubishi rayon).

I hit the driver great and the trajectory of flight is right where I need it.

The problem I run into with the driver is my normal SS averages about 105-108. If I take my normal swing on this driver it will always push out to the right, with a slight fade to it(sometimes slice), which I never do and actually play a natural draw. To hit this driver straight i have to take so much off of my swing, probly to a 80-90 SS(hitting it about 250 on the fly)

So what I am looking for is a shaft that fits my normal swing, maybe @ 100-105 mph SS. I am not looking for anything extravagant, just a solid shaft, possibly around $50 if avaialable.

Thanks for the help

 

[Adam Pettman]

You manage to hit a slice with a draw weighted driver. Might be something to do with the indian not the arrow.

 

[MIKE1218]

80-90mph will never hit 250 on the fly. 105mph will though. I swing 105-110 and carry 260-265.

If you really play a natural draw, then that clubhead is probably not what you are looking for.

Also, to recommend a shaft we will require more information about your swing. Transition, release point, etc.

 

[ezra76]

What driver/shaft combo's did you "always hit a draw" with? Convention says if you block it, it's too stiff a shaft.

 

[LyleG]

Convention says if you block it, it's too stiff a shaft.

Many people block shafts that are too soft as the face lags opens. Me being one of them.

 

[btdickey99]

You manage to hit a slice with a draw weighted driver. Might be something to do with the indian not the arrow.

yes it is quite wierd.... I dont think it is my swing however being that every other club in my bag is hit with a slight draw.

What driver/shaft combo's did you "always hit a draw" with? Convention says if you block it, it's too stiff a shaft.

Not sure off the top of my head, but every club in my bag, as well as any other club I have hit(sorry that I cant remember the exact shafts in the clubs)

Many people block shafts that are too soft as the face lags opens. Me being one of them.

seems to be my problem.... I can control it when I am barely swinging which I like, but when I have stepped down 30 yards from where I normally would hit it, I have to think it is the shaft....

ofcourse I could be wrong

 

[Rockford35]

Many people block shafts that are too soft as the face lags opens. Me being one of them.

Count me in the same group. This is my entire hatred for the Aldila NV in a nutshell.

BT,

Try choking down on your driver (a la, Anthony Kim -
style). See if that helps your accuracy and report back.

R35

 

[btdickey99]

from the sounds of it stock shaft is best? :laugh:

 

[Rockford35]

from the sounds of it stock shaft is best? :laugh:

No, that may not be the case. But, there's alot more variables that need to be explored before walking away from it.

Many guys play drivers that are too long. Choking up will give you better control with little loss in distance.

This is the goal, right? More fairways at 250 is better than 1 of 15 at 275.

R35

 

[Victory]

UST PRO FORCE GOLD 65 "work horse" stiff flex, and make her to play 45'' length.. best option under $50..

 

[btdickey99]

No, that may not be the case. But, there's alot more variables that need to be explored before walking away from it.

Many guys play drivers that are too long. Choking up will give you better control with little loss in distance.

This is the goal, right? More fairways at 250 is better than 1 of 15 at 275.

R35

Very True and I may make a trip to my local Golf Galaxy for some fitting

UST PRO FORCE GOLD 65 "work horse" stiff flex, and make her to play 45'' length.. best option under $50..

very nice choice....my father played this shaft years ago.... this the one you are tlaking about? http://cgi.ebay.com/UST-Proforce-65-ATR-Gold-Wood-Shaft-S-Flex-335_W0QQitemZ250263526197QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250263526197&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

So it would be better for me to get Stiff Flex rather than X Stiff?

 

[JEFF4i]

Many people block shafts that are too soft as the face lags opens. Me being one of them.

Toss me in that wood pile too.

Honestly dude, I'll tell you what I tell everyone. Hit them all, try and find demos at local courses or golf shops that rent them out, and try everything. There are so many factors that go into your swing, much less the clubs influence, it can be a guessing game. Can be, being the operative phrase.

 

[btdickey99]

Toss me in that wood pile too.

Honestly dude, I'll tell you what I tell everyone. Hit them all, try and find demos at local courses or golf shops that rent them out, and try everything. There are so many factors that go into your swing, much less the clubs influence, it can be a guessing game. Can be, being the operative phrase.

thanks for the advice, and good luck to your Steelers tonight

My Fins already pulled another big win out and I couldnt be happier