OG Blueboard 73 5xCT: Any equivalent out there?

[RainShadow]

Struggling to find the right shaft for a 4 wood.

I've tried Tour Blue ATX (too spinny), Atmos Blue ( too high launch, at least with the F9) and Diamana S+ ( complete crap)

Currently playing Atmos Blue TS, which I love the feel of, but just a bit stiff for me, I think.

What are some good lower torque, mid launch/spin shafts I should consider?

95mph Driver carry about 225-230. So I'm between Stiff and Reg, but play haven't had any good results with regular flex anything ( except G410 Hybrid Tour 85 shaft).

Thanks

 

[Ri_Redneck]

I find the Aldila RIP Beta to be a good FW shaft at an economical price. I play the 80 in S and have 100-104 Dr SS. I find it gives me the perfect trajectory on my 14.5* & 19* FWs. Honorable mention would go to the OG Speeder 757 in S.

 

BT

[gioguy21]

tensei pro blue

[bladehunter]

Supposed or actual equivalent? Actual ? No.

 

 

Why not go with the real thing? I feel the same about the whiteboard. It’s an animal by itself. Ahead of its time. Some may provide better results now , but none are its direct equal , as in same thing different paint job. .

[geochitown]

> @RainShadow said:

> Struggling to find the right shaft for a 4 wood.

> I've tried Tour Blue ATX (too spinny), Atmos Blue ( too high launch, at least with the F9) and Diamana S+ ( complete ****)

> Currently playing Atmos Blue TS, which I love the feel of, but just a bit stiff for me, I think.

> What are some good lower torque, mid launch/spin shafts I should consider?

> 95mph Driver carry about 225-230. So I'm between Stiff and Reg, but play haven't had any good results with regular flex anything ( except G410 Hybrid Tour 85 shaft).

> Thanks

>

 

How about Kai'li 80 stiff? or 70 stiff?

[geochitown]

Also read this (credit to Russ Ryden at golfshaftreviews)

The Fubuki Ax is a fairway shaft. The raw shaft is several inches shorter than a driver shaft. The weights range from 50 to 85 grams. It is a close match to the Diamana Blue Board. The profiles and torques are much the same. Its a mid high launching shaft. The Fubuki Ax fairway is a mid price shaft, making for economical fairway clubs with a high performance shaft.

[geochitown]

or kuro kage blue driver shaft

which was made as the bassara v73x5ct prior (again credit to russ ryden).

[tmac7592]

> @bladehunter said:

> Supposed or actual equivalent? Actual ? No.

>

>

> Why not go with the real thing? I feel the same about the whiteboard. It’s an animal by itself. Ahead of its time. Some may provide better results now , but none are its direct equal , as in same thing different paint job. .

 

I agree with whiteboard, nothing like it in my opinion that produces lower flight with the same feel. Im on my last couple and have started looking for replacements

[Krt22]

Speeder evo > @geochitown said:

> > @RainShadow said:

> > Struggling to find the right shaft for a 4 wood.

> > I've tried Tour Blue ATX (too spinny), Atmos Blue ( too high launch, at least with the F9) and Diamana S+ ( complete ****)

> > Currently playing Atmos Blue TS, which I love the feel of, but just a bit stiff for me, I think.

> > What are some good lower torque, mid launch/spin shafts I should consider?

> > 95mph Driver carry about 225-230. So I'm between Stiff and Reg, but play haven't had any good results with regular flex anything ( except G410 Hybrid Tour 85 shaft).

> > Thanks

> >

>

> How about Kai'li 80 stiff? or 70 stiff?

 

might as well find an old BB then. I did the same, just put a BB 83X into my 4W. I was going to try a speeder evo 757 but had the BB laying around, very happy with it so far in my M3 3HL head

[RainShadow]

> @bladehunter said:

> Supposed or actual equivalent? Actual ? No.

>

>

> Why not go with the real thing? I feel the same about the whiteboard. It’s an animal by itself. Ahead of its time. Some may provide better results now , but none are its direct equal , as in same thing different paint job. .

Difficult to find one....

 

 

[RainShadow]

How does the Tensei CK Orange compare?

[RainShadow]

> @gioguy21 said:

> tensei pro blue

Too much $$$ for me.

Unless I can find one for around $125

I've tried the Non Pro version and felt it was a bit loose....

 

 

 

 

[lin1alc]

Feel wise, I probably am very similar. Have OG Blueboard for driver. Ping tour 85 for hybrid.

Other clubs... 3w use diamana thump. And 5w with Aldila ATX tour green.

YMMV. Good luck!

[Valtiel]

The Kai'li is a good option. To me it has a little more kick and feels a touch more "rubbery" than the original Blueboard but definitely has all the same smoothness and feel to it. Other brands to check out in a similar profile would be the Aldila Rogue Black and the PX Evenflow Blue.

[RainShadow]

I have an Xhot 15* 3wd and 5wd with OG Blueboards, but want a 4 wood.

I picked up an Xhot 4wd, but it was closed at address, so out it went after 2 shafts (tour blue and Diamana S+) so on to the Rogue.

 

[Krt22]

> @RainShadow said:

> How does the Tensei CK Orange compare?

 

Totally different profile

[kcowgolf]

Nothing similar that I am aware of, you can still find a few Blueboard originals if you look. I have a couple I purchased new in the last couple of years.

[jph4387]

If Tensei pro blue is out, then so is the Diamana BF. I'd look for either a Kai'Li or you can get some steals on teh 3rd gen Diamana B series.

[geochitown]

rainshadow's going orange

 

[KRW59]

Very Blueboard-esq , the UST Mamiya Attas T2 , originally a $400 shaft.......

Site on the bay now selling new for $125 , with your choice of adapter tip.....