Ust V2 Proto

[easyyy]

rate and review. Anyone have a Pic?

[gchu22]

This shaft is definitely worth a try. In a word, smooth. Coming off of a Speeder 757, this was a $200 downgrade, but I must say, the Speeder is not going back in. I picked up a tour van UST Proto which is labeled at 76 grams and a XX flex or TX which it is called by UST. With a 115mph SS I was a little nervous thinking this thing would play like a board. Completely the opposite! This shaft is smooth feeling, and for me, I get much better carry than the speeder. The low torque and XX flex combine to be the one of best shafts I've ever hit, and I've hit most of them. The trajectory is piercing. Much lower than the 757, but enough to get good carry. I love the launch angle. Despite being an XX, I gained yardage over the Speeder. The Speeder gave me a very high launch that would sometime catch the wind and either stop or go anywhere. The UST proto hits on a much more controllable trajectory. It doesn't feel too stiff at all and has a nice smooth kick at impact. It is no wonder that so many pros are switching to this shaft even though they have so many other $$$$ exotic options at their disposal. Give it a try, I'm glad I did. For the price, you can't beat it.

 

rate and review. Anyone have a Pic?

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[great1putt]

I am an 8 who had this in a Sonartec SS2.5 at 14* and then installed in an Adams Ovation 15*. Shaft was a standard stiff flex at 98-101mph clubhead speed when i got on the launch monitor after the driving range. Launch angle was adequate at 14-18 * but just got too low of a ball flight. Weird. The end result was a very low ball flight in both and a lack of feel. I personally didn't care for it and went back to the Graf PL Blue in both and got back my control and mid ball flight. I haven't tried in a driver but after my work in the fw woods didn't care to try.

[gchu22]

I guess this is good for a high-ball hitter like me. Even though the UST specs say medium launch, I will say this is low launch for sure.

 

I am an 8 who had this in a Sonartec SS2.5 at 14* and then installed in an Adams Ovation 15*. Shaft was a standard stiff flex at 98-101mph clubhead speed when i got on the launch monitor after the driving range. Launch angle was adequate at 14-18 * but just got too low of a ball flight. Weird. The end result was a very low ball flight in both and a lack of feel. I personally didn't care for it and went back to the Graf PL Blue in both and got back my control and mid ball flight. I haven't tried in a driver but after my work in the fw woods didn't care to try.

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[J_Tizzle]

I had the retail in my G2, for sure a low launch shaft, much lower than the Diamana I have in there now. Solid and I can justify spending $70 on a shaft more than the $ I paid for the Diamana. 8.5/10

[JHR]

I have a V2 in my 460 Comp, and I liked it so much that I ordered a 905T with one to give it a try.

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I have always had great success with the PF 75, so i figured this is just an improved upon version, and I was right, very such the same in trajectory and distance.

 

I like them.

[Goose]

If im correct Titleist will be using the proforce V2 as a stock shaft in any 905 series driver that is made starting in October.

[bamageorge]

If im correct Titleist will be using the proforce V2 as a stock shaft in any 905 series driver that is made starting in October.

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Yep, that's what the sales rep at Golf Galaxy told me: October 1.

[SwooshLT]

retail 75 stiff................... smooth,accurate and the ability to go at it!! tight as a drum and easier to load than say the 757.

 

Have also hit the diamana and can't believe a $300 shaft and be compared to a 70.00 shaft.

 

Mercedes S500 vs. Acura RL.................100 grand vs 40 and similar preformance

[animalistic]

great shaft, beautiful trajectory

[rj_12]

So is there a difference between the proforce v2 retail and the proforce v2 proto? I thought they were the same shaft but it seems like there are two different reviews for these shafts. Thanks for the help

[finalist]

After all the hype surrounding this shaft and the long cold winter nights of waiting for the 905r to be released. I finally got to hit this combo. Not only this combo but all the stock 905r options and on the titleist launch monitor outdoors! Going into the demo session I knew I wanted the 905r but thought the V2 would not even come close to the right shaft for me - especially at 75 grams. My current driver is a ping SI3 10* graff Blue stiff. I wanted something with a bit of a kick but I was fully prepared to let the fitting pro and the Tittleist monitor pick my next rig based on the best numbers. I didn't think a shaft with a 2.2 torque rating could feel as good as the V2. I thought for sure it would feel boardy especially at 75grams. BUt that was not the case. It kicks much more than the Blue which is 2.8 torque. The fitter recommended the 75gram version because it would allow for a more controlled swing. It has a nice smooth controlled kick. Basically I ended up ordering a 905r 10.5 degree V2 75gram Regular flex. The flight was penatrating, straight, and further than the rest. The shaft also has a very nice matte finish that I never noticed from the web pics I've seen. I completely recommend this shaft! You must give it a shot.

[abewley]

i finally got to play mine this weekend.. in a sq max 10.5*. a 55g v2 proto

 

smooth is the word.. reminded me of my diamana i had. but cheaper. i am thinking about putting one in my sq tour.

 

the 55g has a torque of 3.7* and it was perfect. perfect trajectory and feel.

 

i was very suprised. it played like a much more $$$ shaft.

[Redbird]

Installed one in my FT-3 and I gotta say I love the performance. Mid ball flight, not boardy by any stretch of the imagination, and easy to load.

 

You can go after it with this shaft and not risk snap hooking the daylights out of the ball, something that I couldn't do with the NVS (too tip soft).

[mhccap]

i also got a v2 proto XX flex...however, i think the shaft is crap...but then again, i am in the minority on thinking the diamana sucks too. This v2 shaft everyone says they are surprised that it doesnt feel "boardy", its because this shaft might have the softest tip on the planet. typical ust offering...all hype...and nothing but a soft tip in the end...very disappointed.

[nikkidad]

I tried the V2 75 S retail version on a launch monitor in a 905S and the did a great job of lowering my spin and launch angle. On a whim I went with a V2 65 X and found in to have slightly more snap the 75 S...not boardy at all. I'm still new to it,but so far it's a keeper.

[BigNikeB]

I've never liked UST since that horrible ProForce Gold shaft came out. It was unfeeling, boardy, and just plain horriffic!

I didn't pay any attention to anything else they came out with since then. I then started seeing more and more people talking about a V2. I couldn't imagine that it would ever get any better than the Gold. But I kept reading more and more people who said that they were playing it or would try it based off of good experiences.

I needed to reshaft a 3 wood that I had just gotten and my clubmaker had a V2 lying around. I believe it was 76 grams at 2.2 torque. The feeling was great! I compare most shafts to the 757 as it is my favorite. This thing flat out performs. The launch was a tad lower for me than the 757, but I FINALLY had a boring flight. I've never had that type of flight with ANY shaft I've tried. My ball usually gets up really fast and stays high but never balloons. This thing is boring and high. I highly recommend this shaft, not because it's "cheap" but because it performs!

[edg624]

Ladies and Gentleman,

 

 

I have a UST V2 3 wood shaft. It is 66 grams and is a stiff shaft. The shaft is too soft for me, but it is a great shaft to put in your 3 wood if you have a smooth tempo. The shaft retails on golfsmith for 69.99, however the price is negotiable. Please sent me a message if you are interested.

 

 

 

thank you

 

 

edg624

[ProForceX]

I have the PROTO that GCH22 talks about playing in my Cobra S9-1 Pro-D right now, 85x V2s in my 3 and 5 woods, and a tour 100x in my hybrid; so V2s across the board in all of my woods and couldn't be happier. Such a great family of shafts. For a cheaper shaft, I find that this is THE premier bargain shaft on the market, hands down. I think the fact that a pro as mainstream as Steve Stricker plays these in his woods as well shows that they are no joke. For the money, I would not play anything else.

[sevenfourate]

I have the PROTO that GCH22 talks about playing in my Cobra S9-1 Pro-D right now, 85x V2s in my 3 and 5 woods, and a tour 100x in my hybrid; so V2s across the board in all of my woods and couldn't be happier. Such a great family of shafts. For a cheaper shaft, I find that this is THE premier bargain shaft on the market, hands down. I think the fact that a pro as mainstream as Steve Stricker plays these in his woods as well shows that they are no joke. For the money, I would not play anything else.

 

Im the same as you with ascending weights from driver,3 wood through hybrid (see sig).

 

Been with the V2 for years,and love them to bits,tried others but always gone back.

 

Oh....and for what its worth: "For the money these cost you COULDNT play anything else "!

[Spooky67]

I have a 76S Proto in a tour Ignite 410 9.5. Not the longest combo but very, very tight dispersion. This is my go to driver if I am playing a tight course, or if I'm a bit rusty. Great combo.

[fore_life]

just picked up a 69xx proto to throw in my 983e head, looking to tighten up the dispersion a bit. 292 CPM seems like alot, especially in a bore through but hopefully I can bring it enough to get it airborn haha.