V-Steel... Opinions please

I am currently hitting a R9 4 Wood. A friend of mine is willing to sale me his V-Steel 3 & 5 Woods. What are your thoughts on the V-Steel's replacing my R9? I know that it really comes down to how they perform for me, but thought I would get some opinions as well. Should I go for it, or am I wasting my time and should be looking at Woods that are a bit more modern?

If he's willing to sale them he'll probably be willing to let you hit them

Maybe start there

You probably won't get much in difference as far as performance goes. but in terms of bag appeal? big upgrade. V steels are cult classics as far as TM is concerned.

It's like that scene from gone in 60 seconds. Would you be cool if you parked your new ferrari in front of starbucks (r9)? Or would you be a connoisseur with your vintage ferrari (vsteel).

I've played a V-Steel for eleven years.

It just sets up perfect.

V-steel woods are very solid

I switch out a diablo tr 3 wood and a v-steel 3 wood based on the type of course i play, but the v-steel is very trusty

I actually went from 3 & 5 vsteels to a 4 wood r9. I definitely hit the 4 wood much more consistently

I love V Steel's. Best fairway I have played. I even bag a 7w that easily kicked my 20* hybrid out. Easier to hit both off the tee and off the deck and it is easy to flight up or down. Never played the r9 fairways, but the V Steels are just a classic.

I switched to one after to years with the two previous rocketballz models which were basically 2nd drivers. Very east to hit high with a soft feel when struck vs the harsh feel from the low and forward COG newer models. Definitely shorter than the newer 3 woods, but shouldn't be when compared to the R9's.

I have both a 3w and 5w V-Steel that I still game. The 5w will be getting swapped out for a 4h sometime soon but I don't think i will ever get rid of my 3w, that club hits too damn well

I have to be honest with you, in spite of all the hype on this site and elsewhere, the V Steels are quite possibly the worst fairway wood ever made. And the tour issue versions...well, don't even get me started on [i][b]that[/b][/i] one.

Accordingly, I have decided to perform a public service for golfers everywhere by doing my level best to remove all of these from the aftermarket, and dispose of them properly (usually with some variation of the Speeder shaft, or a good, heavy Purple Ice). For the tour issue versions, I'll even pay shipping, if that helps get these dangerous woods off the market and out of the hands of children!!!

By the way, I feel just as strongly about the MP-650 fairway woods. If I were you, I'd stay away from the seductive powers of both. You've been warned...

Okay, well it sounds like I better give them a shot for sure. My next question is should I refinish them? I just bought a new Red ZL Encore driver, and it crossed my mind to refinish them in Red to match (if I hit them well). I have a friend that has a Powder Coating shop, so I thought about hitting him up. Thanks for all of the replies and help! I appreciate it!

lol, I have to agree with last post. I know I am in the minority but I don't get the love for the V steel. For me, they set up too closed at address & the distance is 10-15 yards shorter compared to RBZ 2 tour.

I have a LH 3 wood I have been trying to sell. Would take $35 incl shipping. Has decent shaft (Aldila Voodoo SVS7)

I just acquired a V Steel T/S 13 degree from the BST. Played three rounds. Loving the club, but may want to replace the original mas shaft. I am amazed at how easy it is to elevate this club off the deck. I've been playing an Adams 13 degree 5050 with old original Blueboard, but I rarely would hit it off the deck, although I love it off the tee.

I haven't figured out the distance with the V Steel, but I think it's not as long as the 5050, which is why I'm contemplating a shaft change. The V steel also seems to go very straight.

I'd suggest you try them.

Good luck.

As most have already said the Vsteel is one of the best fairway wood lineups of all time. Wish I had mine back!

I have a 5 Steel 5 wood that makes it into the bag depending on the course and like others have said. Its a solid club.

v-steels rule, im stil using mine

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I am currently hitting a R9 4 Wood. A friend of mine is willing to sale me his V-Steel 3 & 5 Woods. What are your thoughts on the V-Steel's replacing my R9? I know that it really comes down to how they perform for me, but thought I would get some opinions as well. Should I go for it, or am I wasting my time and should be looking at Woods that are a bit more modern?
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Loved the look and feel of the V Steel but Im not sure I will ever find something I like as much as my R9 setup. I have messed with a few other 3w over the years and they just keep getting put in the "backup bag." I actually just ordered a new R9 head with the anticipation of eventually wearing mine out.

The newer fw woods do go longer than ones of the past. The RBZ 2 I have almost goes as far as my driver...but I feel like I can close my eyes with the ol' R9 and put one out in the middle of the fairway. Point being, it doesnt matter if you dont hit the V-Steel as far as the R9 as long as it does what a FW is supposed to do...find the fairway.

TM V-Steel is the best fairway I've played and it's not even close.

V Steels are still one of TM's
best woods!!

I have a full arsenal of v steels, all with my preferred stock steel shaft. They are great off the tee or turf. Believe me, if they were "inferior" to newer clubs, I wouldn't still be playing them.

I regret selling mine, but my bro in law who i sold it to says he'll give it back to me....vsteel + purple ice I'm patiently waiting for its return

Threw my 5 wood one time after a not so good shot. Didn't feel particularly aggressive, but none the less the shaft snapped at the hosel. I plan on rebuilding her, though. I use a 5 wood as my longest club behind my driver, so I'm thinking about putting in a whiteboard 73x to make it launch a little lower and spin a little less, making it run out more. Since then I've been switching out between a g15 5 wood with a black prolite x flex and a 15* g10 hybrid with a shimmed .350 tip 757 stiff tipped 1", but I still look at my v steel longingly.

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lol, I have to agree with last post. I know I am in the minority but I don't get the love for the V steel. For me, they set up too closed at address & the distance is 10-15 yards shorter compared to RBZ 2 tour.

I have a LH 3 wood I have been trying to sell. Would take $35 incl shipping. Has decent shaft (Aldila Voodoo SVS7)
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Lol. You know the previous poster was being sarcastic... right...?

There is 15 pages of vsteel love on one thread (could be more now). I have a t/s, 15*, and 18*. I dont normally carry a 3 wood. I loved the 5 wood. It was super easy to elevate. I had an Aldila RIP 80 in it and it had a piercing high trajectory every time... hm... with this post it makes me want to put it back in the bag instead of the BC+ 4w....

V-Steel is a GREAT fairway wood....played it for ages. Great off the tee, fantastic turf interaction....I'd still be gaming it but came across a little gem of a 3w called the XHot Pro that sets up nearly the same but hits like a cannon.

Can't go wrong with the V-Steel....and it can be had for the cost of a cup of coffee these days!

If looking to a "modern" version, you might want to check out the XHP.

I own a refinished, reshafted 3 and 5 woods and (for me) those bad boys come alive with the Fubuki AX installed. Notwithsatnding that I rather stupidly purchased an R9 4 wood with a view to lofting it down to 16.5 deg to replace both my V Steels, £60 and 2 rounds later the V Steels are back in the bag. The R9 TP Matrix Ozik shaft feels horrible in comparison.

I stumbled across a second hand v-steel fitted with YS6 X flex shaft about 8 years ago… the only club in my bag i haven't replaced. In fact i bought its little brother 5 wood and refitted them both with YS7+ X shafts. I have replaced my irons 4 times, driver 5 times and putter 3 times since buying the v-steel.

There's a huge thread on this club alone (called Band of Brothers V-Steel I believe)...if you look at my signature, I use them myself, great feel and trajectory...TMs best fairway woods ever made...

I've owned a couple of V-Steels in 3 & 4. Also have TM 07 TP 3 & 5 woods and R9 3 wood. Always loved the 07 TP, really like the R9, never got along with the V-Steel as well as the other 2. Sold em.

Yes, I firgured that but thought I would throw my 2 cents in. Clearly, I am missing something as there are multple discussions/posts on the V steel and how goods it is. I am going to give it another shot and bring it out on my next round

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lol, I have to agree with last post. I know I am in the minority but I don't get the love for the V steel. For me, they set up too closed at address & the distance is 10-15 yards shorter compared to RBZ 2 tour.

I have a LH 3 wood I have been trying to sell. Would take $35 incl shipping. Has decent shaft (Aldila Voodoo SVS7)
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Lol. You know the previous poster was being sarcastic... right...?

There is 15 pages of vsteel love on one thread (could be more now). I have a t/s, 15*, and 18*. I dont normally carry a 3 wood. I loved the 5 wood. It was super easy to elevate. I had an Aldila RIP 80 in it and it had a piercing high trajectory every time... hm... with this post it makes me want to put it back in the bag instead of the BC+ 4w....
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Yes, I firgured that but thought I would throw my 2 cents in. Clearly, I am missing something as there are multple discussions/posts on the V steel and how goods it is. I am going to give it another shot and bring it out on my next round

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[quote name='Smithj36' timestamp='1403799152' post='9583267']
lol, I have to agree with last post. I know I am in the minority but I don't get the love for the V steel. For me, they set up too closed at address & the distance is 10-15 yards shorter compared to RBZ 2 tour.

I have a LH 3 wood I have been trying to sell. Would take $35 incl shipping. Has decent shaft (Aldila Voodoo SVS7)
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Lol. You know the previous poster was being sarcastic... right...?

There is 15 pages of vsteel love on one thread (could be more now). I have a t/s, 15*, and 18*. I dont normally carry a 3 wood. I loved the 5 wood. It was super easy to elevate. I had an Aldila RIP 80 in it and it had a piercing high trajectory every time... hm... with this post it makes me want to put it back in the bag instead of the BC+ 4w....
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In my opinion the greatness of the V-Steel is in the head and not the stock shaft offerings.