Help me pick a hybrid shaft! (95-100 grams)

[The Chicken Connoisseur]

Looking for a new shaft for my BB Alpha 815 20* hybrid. I have the stock Speeder 865 X in it and it just feels too light to me at 86 grams. I'm looking for something around 95-100 grams, and not too expensive

 

I'm a high speed, high launch, somewhat high spin guy. Also, this hybrid almost goes too far, so I don't want a shaft that is going to drop my spin a ton or kick hard and give me extra distance. Just want something that feels decent, and will give me consistent results and accuracy. Maybe lower torque should be a criteria that would help? Not sure. I guess low launch but not low spin is ideal but not sure if that's possible

 

Unfortunately I can't try these shafts but I did some research and narrowed it down to this list. Would love some feedback with your experiences and how they might compare to each other.

 

UST:

• VTS Silver 100 X
  
• iRod (new one) 95 X
  
• Elements Fire 100 X
  

Aerotech

• Steelfiber hls980 X
  

Aldila

• RIP Phenom 100 X
  

KBS

• Steel Hybrid 110 X
  

Thanks guys!

[Enfynet]

Have you looked at lightweight steel?

[The Chicken Connoisseur]

Have you looked at lightweight steel?

 

Have thought about it, but like the feel of graphite

[jasonp87]

You describe me to some degree. Except I'm not that high launch or spin more mid.

 

I got a Fujikura Motore Speeder 9.8HB Tour Spec on a whim in a trade once. I figured it would be too much shaft for me. Oh my god I love it. Smooth but stout. Beauty piercing flight. And heavy!

 

Otherwise I was looking at the Toud Ads but they expensive.

 

A cheaper option was the Mitsubishi Diamana Shafts S+ or D+. Can get them in 90-100gram

 

Or experimenting with an Aerotech Steelfibre in a heavier weight.

[ladahl]

Rome 988 - fantastic shaft

[treadwej]

Ever since my first hybrid (Sonartec MD), I've used the ALDILA NV 105 Hybrid shaft. I'm a high ss and high spin player as well, and I bought a number of them so that I could keep using them as shafts in new hybrids (Sonartec HB-001, TM RBZ stage 2, and now TM SLDR).

 

You should take a look at the NV 105 Hybrid...can be found inexpensively now (around $30).

[The Chicken Connoisseur]

Thanks guys but I've already looked at all of those and eliminated then for one reason or another. Only want feedback on my list

[Enfynet]

Well, I haven't used any of those, but I would personally lean to the recoil or steelfiber. But I am used to iron shafts in hybrids.

[Peanut191]

The Kiyoshi Black hybrid sounds pretty close to what you are looking for. It has low launch, but it is not super low spin. I believe it is 93 grams.

[The Chicken Connoisseur]

The Kiyoshi Black hybrid sounds pretty close to what you are looking for. It has low launch, but it is not speed low spin. I believe it is 93 grams.

 

Too expensive

 

Well, I haven't used any of those, but I would personally lean to the recoil or steelfiber. But I am used to iron shafts in hybrids.

 

How are iron shafts different than hybrid shafts? Have no experience with that

[Enfynet]

Hybrid shafts are generally longer uncut, and that has a small effect on bend profile and weight distribution. I always look at hybrid clubs as iron substitutes, with similar lengths and weights.

[fujiman.757]

UST v2 tour 105x cheap and solid shaft

[The Chicken Connoisseur]

UST v2 tour 105x cheap and solid shaft

 

Doesn't seem to exist

[bluefin222]

I will vote for lightweight steel !

use to have graphite shaft on my 21* hybrid, never works for me.

After changed to NS PRO 950GH Utility, the result is very very different. 5w out of my bag.

add a 16* hybrid with the same shaft later last year, but can't launch the ball higher, replaced the shaft with NS PRO ZELOS 7 HYBRID two weeks ago, about 20g lighter the the 950 utility, problem solved! 3w out of my bag.

[juanki]

Nv 105, great shaft.

[jokerusn]

I say go with the SF iron shaft. It's far more stable than the Aldila Tour Green, gives a pretty flat mid flight, costs <$50 new and feels great. I have the 110s in my R15 hybrid and Apex UT. Another good option is the Recoil but that has more of that kick feel you said you didn't want.

[The Chicken Connoisseur]

I say go with the SF iron shaft. It's far more stable than the Aldila Tour Green, gives a pretty flat mid flight, costs <$50 new and feels great. I have the 110s in my R15 hybrid and Apex UT. Another good option is the Recoil but that has more of that kick feel you said you didn't want.

 

Feel isn't as important, I'm just wondering if the kick will boost distance which I don't want.

 

Also, anyone know anything about the Graphite Design G-Series shaft? Really cheap for some reason, and there's a 95x

[The General]

UST VTS tour spx 100hx is rocket launcher. Got it in a driving iron, 18*, tipped 1", and it's really straight. I highly recommend it.

[hobbygolfer]

Another vote for the UST VTS. I used to play one in my 20 degree hybrid and it's really stable, controlled and heavy. I went with a UST Irod in my new hybrid and like it a lot, bit it definitely kicks more compared to the VTS.

 

Regards

Michael

[trhode]

HZRDUS Black 105-6.5

[jokerusn]

I say go with the SF iron shaft. It's far more stable than the Aldila Tour Green, gives a pretty flat mid flight, costs <$50 new and feels great. I have the 110s in my R15 hybrid and Apex UT. Another good option is the Recoil but that has more of that kick feel you said you didn't want.

 

Feel isn't as important, I'm just wondering if the kick will boost distance which I don't want.

 

Also, anyone know anything about the Graphite Design G-Series shaft? Really cheap for some reason, and there's a 95x

 

I didn't notice the extra kick or an appreciable distance boost but I gained a lot of consistency after installing the SF. The ball flight with the SF is very straight. The G series is more of a mid-high launch/mid spin shaft so it's probably not what you're looking for.

[nitram]

Rome 988 - fantastic shaft

 

This is the one. Close the thread.

[The Chicken Connoisseur]

Another vote for the UST VTS. I used to play one in my 20 degree hybrid and it's really stable, controlled and heavy. I went with a UST Irod in my new hybrid and like it a lot, bit it definitely kicks more compared to the VTS.

 

Regards

Michael

 

But what does the kick mean in terms of results?

[cradd10]

I know it's not on your list, but the shaft you described it the Nunchuk hybrid. Fits everything you asked for.

[hobbygolfer]

Hi Miami,

 

that's a tough question, that I can't answer. I used our own design (Kimura Shihan) with the VTS and changed to the Titleist 915H just to demo the Irod shaft.

 

The ballspeeds are higher with the 915, so I do see more distance with my hybrid. I wouldn't say, that it comes from the shaft. The Irod feels more like the Recoil shafts in my irons, while the VTS feels more stable. I can hit a pretty hard hook with the Irod, that I didn't see with the VTS. Both are fairly similar in weight and length and swingweight are also compareable.

 

The 915 is a bit more upright, which promotes the draw a bit. I will have to adjust the lieangle to the flatest option and see, if that changes the hook tendencies with that combo.

 

Regards

Michael

[The Chicken Connoisseur]

I know it's not on your list, but the shaft you described it the Nunchuk hybrid. Fits everything you asked for.

 

How so?

[cradd10]

I know it's not on your list, but the shaft you described it the Nunchuk hybrid. Fits everything you asked for.

 

How so?

 

Heavy. Check

Consistent. Check.

No jump in distance (maybe less). Check.

Feels decent. Check

Not crazy $$. Check

[skraly]

Looking for a new shaft for my BB Alpha 815 20* hybrid. I have the stock Speeder 865 X in it and it just feels too light to me at 86 grams. I'm looking for something around 95-100 grams, and not too expensive

 

I'm a high speed, high launch, somewhat high spin guy. Also, this hybrid almost goes too far, so I don't want a shaft that is going to drop my spin a ton or kick hard and give me extra distance. Just want something that feels decent, and will give me consistent results. I guess low launch but not low spin is ideal but not sure if that's possible

 

Unfortunately I can't try these shafts but I did some research and narrowed it down to this list. Would love some feedback with your experiences and how they might compare to each other.

 

UST:

• VTS Silver 100 X
  
• Irod (new one) 95 X
  
• Recoil Proto (the iron shaft) 95 X
  

Mitsubishi:

• Kuro Kage Silver Tini 90/100 TX (There's no X just TX lol)
  

Aerotech

• Steelfiber i95 X (The iron shaft)
  
• Steelfiber hls980 X (Hybrid shaft)
  

Aldila

• RIP Phenom 100 X
  

Thanks guys!

Here is what you want.(I have no connection to this seller)

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-UST-MAMIYA-ATTAS-ELEMENTS-PROTOTYPE-100HX-MK-X-STIFF-HYBRID-SHAFT-370-EARTH-/381347230331?hash=item58ca10f27b:g:ZmkAAOSwMmBV1g1v

[The Chicken Connoisseur]

Looking for a new shaft for my BB Alpha 815 20* hybrid. I have the stock Speeder 865 X in it and it just feels too light to me at 86 grams. I'm looking for something around 95-100 grams, and not too expensive

 

I'm a high speed, high launch, somewhat high spin guy. Also, this hybrid almost goes too far, so I don't want a shaft that is going to drop my spin a ton or kick hard and give me extra distance. Just want something that feels decent, and will give me consistent results. I guess low launch but not low spin is ideal but not sure if that's possible

 

Unfortunately I can't try these shafts but I did some research and narrowed it down to this list. Would love some feedback with your experiences and how they might compare to each other.

 

UST:

• VTS Silver 100 X
  
• Irod (new one) 95 X
  
• Recoil Proto (the iron shaft) 95 X
  

Mitsubishi:

• Kuro Kage Silver Tini 90/100 TX (There's no X just TX lol)
  

Aerotech

• Steelfiber i95 X (The iron shaft)
  
• Steelfiber hls980 X (Hybrid shaft)
  

Aldila

• RIP Phenom 100 X
  

Thanks guys!

Here is what you want.(I have no connection to this seller)

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-UST-MAMIYA-ATTAS-ELEMENTS-PROTOTYPE-100HX-MK-X-STIFF-HYBRID-SHAFT-370-EARTH-/381347230331?hash=item58ca10f27b:g:ZmkAAOSwMmBV1g1v

 

Was already on my watchlist! Trust me I really dug deep thru the internet lol. I read up on it earlier and I think it's more of a low launch/spin tho

 

Good price too. Also saw some Axivcore shafts that look good. The thing is I'm a cheapskate and all the shafts I listed I can get for under $20 thru my shop

[The Chicken Connoisseur]

A late contender I found is the Graphite Design G-Series 95. Read some reviews and it seems like a worse feeling AD-DI. Any experience?