MEMBER TESTING: What driver shaft are you playing?

[Coolhandbirdman]

ping i25

fujikura speeder pro 66 stiff flex

mid to mid high

215ish w/o roll

yes but I have not compared many shafts

yes i would agree to terms

[xerpro]

What's the current driver model you're playing? Cobra Fly Z+

What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) graphite design tour ad di 6x tipped 1/2"

What's your current ballfilight? Mid high

Average driving distance? 260

Are you happy with this current shaft? Yes for the most part. I know I might be leaving yards on the table, but the predictability of my shots is important

If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Absolutely

[sunnaydee]

Ping Anser

Graffaloy Prolaunch red 65g X flex, cut down to 44.5" (untipped)

Low-Mid

290 yds

No, I dislike the way it looks/feels, also flies to low

Yes

[Bruin Bear]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? Ping Anser 9.5, Neutral Setting
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Diamana, 'ahina, X-Flex, 70g, Not tipped.
  
• What's your current ballfilight? Mid Draw
  
• Average driving distance? 300 yards
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? Yes, very stable with great feel!
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Yes, always willing to help!
  

[Go_Blue!]

TaylorMade M1 8.5*

Aldila Rogue Silver 70X

Slight draw

Distance = 280-290 avg

Extremely happy with this shaft...feels like a perfect fit, however would love to blind test a different shaft and produce feedback.

 

 

[TwistedSister]

Taylor Made SLDR 9.5*

Project X LZ 5.5 60g Plays to 44.5". No Tipping.

Straight to slight fade

235 to 245 Carry

Very happy with my set up. But am always willing to try new things.

[Neal4007]

Big Bertha Alpha 9*

PXv 62g 44.5" No Tipping

5-10 yrds Fade Bias 240 yards

Some days yes,as my swing speed slows NO

Sign Me up!! Absolutely

[dalepigeux]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? Ping G30 LST
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Ping Tour 65 S-Flex, 45.5 inches
  
• What's your current ballfilight? Mid-high launching
  
• Average driving distance? 275
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? Looking for something a little more stable.
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Yep!!!
  

[Medic]

• What's the current driver model you're playing?
  

Srixon Z-355 in 12 degrees; set to neutral

• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping)
  

Kuro Kage stiff flex at 45.25 inches at 60 gm.

• What's your current ballfilight?
  

Prefer right to left and, after the Gear Trials, my flight is now high and penetrating

• Average driving distance?
  

247! Thanks Srixon and GolfWrx!!!

• Are you happy with this current shaft?
  

Absolutely and perfectly.

• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members?
  

Yes, but cannot imagine anything performing up the standards my KK has set. The look, the feel, and the consistency are all simply perfect for me!

 

But, I love the entries like this one and, knowing that I found the KK in a sort of a blind test where any shaft may have ended up winning out for me, who knows - there may well be something better out there. Isn't that the GolfWrx member creed? (I know I've got a good thing going but who knows when something better might come along?)

[jnak97]

What's the current driver model you're playing? Taylormade SLDR 10.5

What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Fujikura Speeder VC Tour-Spec 6.2 Stiff 63ish no tipping

What's your current ballflight? Mid-high

Average driving distance? 260

Are you happy with this current shaft? No it seems to be getting too soft

If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Absolutely!!

[chachd]

 

 

We're going to mix it up with shaft testing for you guys today. If chosen, you'll receive a shaft but we're not telling you what it is.

 

This is for the folks that signed up for our Equipment Testing Panel. (If you haven't signed up, do so here: Testing Signup)

 

Please answer the following:

• What's the current driver model you're playing?
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping)
  
• What's your current ballfilight?
  
• Average driving distance?
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft?
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members?
  

We're going to chose 5 for this test.

 

Good luck. You'll be notified via pm early next week.

Taylormade M1

Fujikura Pro 60 gram, regular, non tipped

Mid

210 yards

No

Yes!!

[Gamble Gamble]

 

Please answer the following:

• What's the current driver model you're playing?
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping)
  
• What's your current ballfilight?
  
• Average driving distance?
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft?
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members?
  

 

Taylormade M1 set to 10.5*

Mitsubishi Diamana Ahina 70x set at 44.5" playing length

Mid high flight, draw or baby fade depending on setup

average drive as per my GC2: 274 yds

Yes this shaft was fit for me in 2012

Yes and I will be able to give a comparison with all ball flight data via my gc2 setup

[Themule]

What's the current driver model you're playing? - Callaway Alpha 815

 

What shaft are you gaming? ALDILA ROGUE SILVER LIMITED EDITION 125 MSI 60 TX-Flex. (Flex:TX, 66g, 1" tipped)

 

What's your current ballfilight? - low/mid

 

Average driving distance? - 300

 

Are you happy with this current shaft? - yes I am very happy with my shaft, can feel light at times though.

 

If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? - of course always looking for shaft options.

[optpaul]

tour edge xcg7

graffoloy prelaunch blue 65g stiff 46in

mid/high

270

yes

yes

[jll62]

What's the current driver model you're playing?

TaylorMade M1 430 9.5

 

What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping)

Mitsubishi Rayon Kai'li 60-S, tipped 1.0" before insertion into TaylorMade adapter

 

What's your current ballfilight?

High draw

 

Average driving distance?

265 carry, 285 total

 

Are you happy with this current shaft?

Yes, for the most part. I've tried a number of others and tend to find the center of the face more with this shaft. That makes up for any other concerns I have about the shaft

 

If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members?

Yes

[nicholasriehl]

 

 

1. PING G30 LS Tec 10.5*

2. Aldila RIP Phenom 70 Stiff flex at 44.25" standard tipping

3. Mid ball flight, fairly straight but with some fade

4. 260-270 yards

5. Fairly happy with current shaft. Maybe could use something just slightly lower launching and maybe slightly lighter. I would love to participate!

[JackP35]

Callaway XR 9° (playing at 10°)

Stock Project X stiff, 56 gram

High and straight, slight fade

265-275 yards

Stock shaft feels too long at 46", would like to try something around 44.5"

Yes

[left hand low]

Need to adjust as I just made a change...

 

Please answer the following:

[*]What's the current driver model you're playing? Callaway xr16 subzero

[*]What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) aldila rogue I/o 60

[*]What's your current ballfilight? Mid to high

[*]Average driving distance? 270 carry

[*]Are you happy with this current shaft? Yes

[*]If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members?

 

[krsgolf]

Currently playing a Titleist 915 D3 9.5°

Shaft is a Diamana 'ahina (ion plated) 70 x5ct stiff. No tipping.

Low to mid launch.

295yds at 7300' elevation.

I have been extremely happy with it. Fairway finder but probably losing some yards with it.

Absolutely would agree to the participation requirements.

[cliffhanger]

Titleist 915 D2 at 9.5 deg

Fujikura Speeder 757 tour spec stiff flex

mid to high flight with mainly a draw

total distance approximately 275 yards

yes i am happy with the shaft

i would most definitely participate in an ongoing thread

[longballjs]

Titleist 905s 8.5

Graffaloy blue (original blue, not the remake) stiff

Low launch low height ( driver only)

275

Yes

Yes

[FargoRC]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? Cobra Fly-Z+
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Matrix VLCT ST X-Flex 70 g
  
• What's your current ballfilight? mid
  
• Average driving distance? 270
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? I like it but I am not sure if it is ideal.
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Of course, would love to share my thoughts on a different shaft.
  

[High Plains Driver]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? Taylormade RBZ
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping? Diamana D+ (silver, 2nd gen). 70 gram stiff, 1/2" tipping
  
• What's your current ballfilight? Med to high
  
• Average driving distance? Average distance of a well hit shot is 265 - 275 (at 3,200' elevation)
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? Yes
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Yes
  

[PapaJohick]

 

[*]What's the current driver model you're playing? Nike vapor fly pro

 

[*]What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Fuji speeder 661 regular tipped .5"

 

[*]What's your current ballfilight? Mid to mid high

 

[*]Average driving distance? 230-245

 

[*]Are you happy with this current shaft? Very happy at the moment

 

[*]If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Of course :)

[nellycuz]

Been wanting to test different shafts for my setup but haven't got to it yet, would love the opportunity to test one! Sorry this is late but in case you haven't sent out anything yet!

• What's the current driver model you're playing? Titleist 915D3
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Aldila Tour Green 65 Stiff standard titleist tipping
  
• What's your current ballfilight? Mid to high draw
  
• Average driving distance? 255 carry
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? I am, but I think there is distance to be had with my swing and the right shaft setup
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? absolutely
  

[CAJ4AU]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? Ping G LST 10.5 set on standard
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Kuro Kage Silver 60 TiNi x-stiff no tipping (plays 45 in above driver)
  
• What's your current ballfilight? mid-high, mild draw without ballooning
  
• Average driving distance? 280 Avg
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? yes, but always tinkering for something better
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Absolutely!
  

[Sasquatch1991]

Callaway 816 DBD 9.5*

Tour Ad BB 7x, 44.5"

Mid Trajectory, Low Spin

275 Carry

Yes

Yes

[ZBUCK]

What's the current driver model you're playing? Callaway XR 16 - 10.5

What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Oban Kiyoshi Purple 65 Stiff - untipped

What's your current ballfilight? Mid/Low

Average driving distance? 260-280

Are you happy with this current shaft? So far...

If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Yes absolutely

 

Thanks!

[pccasstpro]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? Bridgestone J715 9.5
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Fujikura Speeder 757 Limited Edition Black X-Stiff, tipped .5" , playing length 44.5"
  
• What's your current ballfilight? mid-high , flat, 100 foot apex
  
• Average driving distance? 290 Avg
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? I have been using the same model shaft in my driver for years, I have tweeked it a bit (Fujikura Vista Tour70, Fuel TS 70, VTLT ) but have always come back to the 757
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? By any and all means
  

Thank you so much for the opportunity as always!!

[rguice]

 

 

We're going to mix it up with shaft testing for you guys today. If chosen, you'll receive a shaft but we're not telling you what it is.

 

This is for the folks that signed up for our Equipment Testing Panel. (If you haven't signed up, do so here: Testing Signup)

 

Please answer the following:

• What's the current driver model you're playing? Titleist 909 D2
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Graphite Dewsign G60, stiff, 60g, standard tipping (.25 inch)
  
• What's your current ballfilight? High
  
• Average driving distance? 270
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? Fairly, yes, can't really afford those $300+ shafts and not sure it would gain me 30 yards anyway
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members?
  

Sure

We're going to chose 5 for this test.

 

Good luck. You'll be notified via pm early next week.

 

 

We're going to mix it up with shaft testing for you guys today. If chosen, you'll receive a shaft but we're not telling you what it is.

 

This is for the folks that signed up for our Equipment Testing Panel. (If you haven't signed up, do so here: Testing Signup)

 

Please answer the following:

• What's the current driver model you're playing?
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping)
  
• What's your current ballfilight?
  
• Average driving distance?
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft?
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members?
  

We're going to chose 5 for this test.

 

Good luck. You'll be notified via pm early next week.