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hopefully my shafts come in today -- got a practice round for the pub links this afternoon -- would LOVE to get them on the range before we play.

 

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PING G430 LST / 9* (dialed to 10.5*) / HZRDUS Smoke Green 60 6.5

Dark Speed LS / 3w (dialed to 15.5*) / Denali Blue 70TX

Mizuno Pro 24 Fli-Hi / 3i / HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 100 6.5
Mizuno Pro 245 / 4-GW / KBS Tour X

SM9 Black / 54,58 / KBS Tour S+

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i got my shafts in - going to be at the range this afternoon -- whatever one i like more is going in the bag tomorrow for my pub links qualifier; STAY TUNED

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PING G430 LST / 9* (dialed to 10.5*) / HZRDUS Smoke Green 60 6.5

Dark Speed LS / 3w (dialed to 15.5*) / Denali Blue 70TX

Mizuno Pro 24 Fli-Hi / 3i / HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 100 6.5
Mizuno Pro 245 / 4-GW / KBS Tour X

SM9 Black / 54,58 / KBS Tour S+

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yes, white 2.0 and the aldila tour proto 1.0; both in 75TX tipped 1" and playing 44.5"

PING G430 LST / 9* (dialed to 10.5*) / HZRDUS Smoke Green 60 6.5

Dark Speed LS / 3w (dialed to 15.5*) / Denali Blue 70TX

Mizuno Pro 24 Fli-Hi / 3i / HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 100 6.5
Mizuno Pro 245 / 4-GW / KBS Tour X

SM9 Black / 54,58 / KBS Tour S+

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Nice. I've been playing the Rogue White 70 TX, but have felt recently like I would prefer a "tighter" feel. Any thoughts on a comparison to that shaft would be much appreciated.

 

And forgot we very similar spec'd drivers/shafts...Very interested in the results.

  • Taylormade Qi10 core 9* - Ventus TR Blue 6TX
  • Taylormade Tour Issue Stealth Plus+ 3 HL - Ventus Black 8TX
  • Titleist T100 4-PW - DG TI X100
  • Taylormade MG4 50SB, 56HB, 60HBW - DG TI S400
  • Artisan Blue Bonnet 0820 - LAGP TPZ One35 USA
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Can't wait to hear what you think @gioguy21 !

Titleist TSR2 - TPT Nitro 16lo
Taylormade SIM Ti 3w - Tensei 1k Black 85tx
Taylormade SIM Ti 5w - Fujikura Ventus Black 9x

Cobra Tec Hybrid 2 - Kai'li 90tx

Cobra Tec Hybrid 4 - Aldila Tour Black 105tx
Srixon ZX5/ZX& Mkii 5-PW - Project X 6.5

Callaway Jaws Raw 50s, 54s, 58z - BGT ZNE 130

Putter - LAB something or another

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Well, after a range session - I'm gonna go with the aldila 1.0 proto for tomorrow. Feels a touch softer than the white 2.0, and I don't feel like I need to go at it 110% to keep it where I want it. More to come.

PING G430 LST / 9* (dialed to 10.5*) / HZRDUS Smoke Green 60 6.5

Dark Speed LS / 3w (dialed to 15.5*) / Denali Blue 70TX

Mizuno Pro 24 Fli-Hi / 3i / HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 100 6.5
Mizuno Pro 245 / 4-GW / KBS Tour X

SM9 Black / 54,58 / KBS Tour S+

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Tipped 1 inch in the 2.0 75tx is very tight. The spin is super super low but it does require some heat at that tipping. These shafts are very sensitive to tipping and tighten up fast. I really did think you'd like that 1.0 proto. Testers have been comparing to the Kuro Kage Dual Core XT in the way it feels, maybe with a shade less spin.

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7438ec72-6fab-47d9-bae8-5fb534b108e6.pngDear USPS, you suck. Was supposed to be delivered 2 days ago.

AI Smoke Max @ 7* +8g front weight - Diamana DF 70tx(tipped 1.25”)

BRNR Mini 13.5(@12.5*) 43.25” - Diamana DF 70tx(tipped 1.75”)

TSR 3h 19* - AV Raw White 9x    OR   FliHi 3(19*) - Modus 125x

Edel SMS 4,5 SMS Pro 6-P - PX LS 6.5

Cleveland RTX 6 50/55 - X100

Titleist SM9 60.12 D grind - S400

Piretti Savona 

 

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Anything on the KBS TD's?

Cobra Aerojet 9* - LAGP A Series X Mid 

Cobra LTDX 3W - Tensei 1K 75 TX 

New Level 18* KBS Tour Prototype 105X / Cobra LTDX 5w - Tensei Black 85 TX

Artisan HM's / Custom Nike VR Pro Blades - 6.5 Project X Blackouts

Mizuno T22 Copper 50/54 - Project X Blackout 7.0 Spinners

Vokey 58 T Grind - Project X 6.5 Blackout

Artisan 0521 w/ LAGP 135  / Compass G.O.A.T  w/ LAGP135 / LegacyGoods Widebody w/ KBS One Step / Byron DH89 w/ LAGP135 / Cameron Studio 1.5 w/ UST All in

Bridgestone Tour BXS 

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I had some stuff shipped via USPS, and it took over a week to cross Los Angeles, through the various distribution points. Then it took another week to get from Los Angeles to Richmond (B.C.) Hopefully it'll get off the slow horse and onto one moving a tad faster.

Driver: Cobra LTDxLS @ 9º (8.25º) w/ Fujikura Speeder TR 661s

Fairway: Callaway Mavrik 4W @ 16º w/ ProjectX Evenflow Black 70s

Hybrid: Sub70 939x 4H @ 21º w/ ProjectX Black Hybrid 6.0

Irons: Artisan HC 4/5 w/ Steelfiber i95cw Stiff; 6-PW w/ Steelfiber i110cw Stiff

Wedges: Artisan Raw 51º, 56º, 61º w/ Modus 120s (to  be re-shafted with Steelfibers to match irons)

Putter: Artisan 0318 Deep Milled

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well - my qualifier was great driving wise...it was other parts of my game that let me down. onto the next one.

 

preliminary thoughts on these shafts-

 

AV White 2.0 - This shaft is easily one of the most stable shafts i've played but does NOT feel like rebar. there isn't one iota of kick in it - you know where the head/clubface are at all times. that being said - i had to up the loft in this a bit b/c on the range it seemed like i had some knuckleballs (could've been the balls too tho). Overall i actually REALLY liked it b/c it was point and shoot - there was very little curvature of the golf ball to be had - loved a straight shot.

 

Aldila 1.0 Proto - This one puzzles me. there are times when it swings alot like the AV 2.0, and there are times when it has definitive kick to it. not sure i have been able to tell the difference as to when...but when it does, i can hit a draw...when it doesn't, it goes straight or with a cut. the spin is very low with both of these shafts but, this shaft is a touch more playable for me.

 

So far - im favoring the aldila---however, if i got my hands on a AV White 2.0 65TX it might make things interesting.

 

more to come - i'm going to grab the sim sometime this week and get some numbers and some work done for you guys.

PING G430 LST / 9* (dialed to 10.5*) / HZRDUS Smoke Green 60 6.5

Dark Speed LS / 3w (dialed to 15.5*) / Denali Blue 70TX

Mizuno Pro 24 Fli-Hi / 3i / HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 100 6.5
Mizuno Pro 245 / 4-GW / KBS Tour X

SM9 Black / 54,58 / KBS Tour S+

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I've noticed anything that goes through the Elk Grove center in IL takes significantly longer than other USPS shipments. I currently have an Olson Retro putter sitting there right now. Very frustrating.

Titleist TSR2 - TPT Nitro 16lo
Taylormade SIM Ti 3w - Tensei 1k Black 85tx
Taylormade SIM Ti 5w - Fujikura Ventus Black 9x

Cobra Tec Hybrid 2 - Kai'li 90tx

Cobra Tec Hybrid 4 - Aldila Tour Black 105tx
Srixon ZX5/ZX& Mkii 5-PW - Project X 6.5

Callaway Jaws Raw 50s, 54s, 58z - BGT ZNE 130

Putter - LAB something or another

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Thanks for taking the time to post the write up. A question that came to mind; I think you had tried the KK XD in the past, would you say the Raw White 2.0 is closer in terms of feel/performance to the XD then say the original Pro White?

Titleist TSR2 9 w/Ventus Black 6X
TM BRNR Mini 13.5 w/Ventus TR Blue 7X

Titleist TSI2 18 w/Ventus Black 9X or TM P760 3 w/HZRDUS Black 6.5 105
Artisan FC 4, Artisan HC 5&6, Artisan MB 7-PW (4 TI X100 120, 5-PW TI X100)
Artisan 51,55,60 (51 TI X100; 55,60 TI S400)
Artisan 0117 Slant Neck
 

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no. i think the Aldila 1.0 is actually closer to the XD...but similar to original tensei pro white TX in stability. the raw white 2.0 is honestly a lot more of a stronger av raw 1.0 (in TX)

PING G430 LST / 9* (dialed to 10.5*) / HZRDUS Smoke Green 60 6.5

Dark Speed LS / 3w (dialed to 15.5*) / Denali Blue 70TX

Mizuno Pro 24 Fli-Hi / 3i / HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 100 6.5
Mizuno Pro 245 / 4-GW / KBS Tour X

SM9 Black / 54,58 / KBS Tour S+

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I'd add, that 2.0 isn't a shaft for everyone. It's stout and very low spin, very sensitive to tipping and needs to be fit to the player. It's not one of those shafts that fits a ton of people, but those who it does fit will love it.

 

The Aldila tour proto 1.0 is more like dual core XT in that it holds up under aggressive swings but still maintains some smoothness and load. It's a much better option for most people and lower speeds or guys who aren't super aggressive. I expect most will love this shaft.

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was a blast playin with you and the other Paul -- hope to play again soon.

PING G430 LST / 9* (dialed to 10.5*) / HZRDUS Smoke Green 60 6.5

Dark Speed LS / 3w (dialed to 15.5*) / Denali Blue 70TX

Mizuno Pro 24 Fli-Hi / 3i / HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 100 6.5
Mizuno Pro 245 / 4-GW / KBS Tour X

SM9 Black / 54,58 / KBS Tour S+

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I will be hitting my simulator either today or tomorrow. i gamed the white 2.0 yesterday --- now that i've played it i have a very different opinion of it. I like it more than the aldila tour - i'll have in-depth discussion/thoughts in the next day or so.

 

Man they're both excellent tho -

PING G430 LST / 9* (dialed to 10.5*) / HZRDUS Smoke Green 60 6.5

Dark Speed LS / 3w (dialed to 15.5*) / Denali Blue 70TX

Mizuno Pro 24 Fli-Hi / 3i / HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 100 6.5
Mizuno Pro 245 / 4-GW / KBS Tour X

SM9 Black / 54,58 / KBS Tour S+

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I’ve got dibs on the white 2.0 if you end up going to a 65 in it!

AI Smoke Max @ 7* +8g front weight - Diamana DF 70tx(tipped 1.25”)

BRNR Mini 13.5(@12.5*) 43.25” - Diamana DF 70tx(tipped 1.75”)

TSR 3h 19* - AV Raw White 9x    OR   FliHi 3(19*) - Modus 125x

Edel SMS 4,5 SMS Pro 6-P - PX LS 6.5

Cleveland RTX 6 50/55 - X100

Titleist SM9 60.12 D grind - S400

Piretti Savona 

 

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how'd you know i was thinking of doing that...? lol i think a 65TX, tipped 1/2" would be IDEAL for me after how it played yesterday. sorry for not gettin back to your text -- i was out at a private lake these last couple days with no reception...it was heaven haha

 

hmmm

PING G430 LST / 9* (dialed to 10.5*) / HZRDUS Smoke Green 60 6.5

Dark Speed LS / 3w (dialed to 15.5*) / Denali Blue 70TX

Mizuno Pro 24 Fli-Hi / 3i / HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 100 6.5
Mizuno Pro 245 / 4-GW / KBS Tour X

SM9 Black / 54,58 / KBS Tour S+

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