MEMBER TESTING: What driver shaft are you playing?

[gioguy21]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? G30 LST
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Fujikura Speeder 757 Evolution II X Flex, 1/2" tipped
  
• What's your current ballfilight? Mid-flight
  
• Average driving distance? 280y
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? Yes, love it actually
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Absolutely! Gladly include pictures, video if necessary and full write-up and answering any questions
  

[rcain1us]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? Callaway XR 815 10.5 turned down to 9.5
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Graphite Design AD BB 7S no tipping
  
• What's your current ballfilight? Mid-High
  
• Average driving distance? 260
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? Yes, I just switched from a Speeder 661 to an AD BB 7S, love the feel and the extra weight seems to help with my tempo.I have gained yards over the lighter Speeder with the same head.
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Sure, I have two matching XR heads and would love to do my own comparison.
  

[crich88848]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? Taylormade R15 430CC 12deg
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Fujikura Speeder 661 Evo TS, Stiff flex, no tipping
  
• What's your current ballfilight? Mid-High
  
• Average driving distance? 240 carry
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? It's a love-hate relationship at times.
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Yes
  

[golferoz]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? NIKE Flex 440
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Whiteboard d+ 60g, Stiff
  
• What's your current ballfilight? Low, Fade generally
  
• 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? Yes
  

We're going to chose 5 for this test.

 

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

 

YAY Thanks GolfWRX. Medium luck to everyone, but me!! :taunt:

[xabia]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? Callaway Big Bertha V series
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Oban Kiyoshi White 65 04 tip 1/2"
  
• What's your current ballfilight? Medium high to high
  
• Average driving distance? 260-270
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? Not really it doesn't quite have the feel I am looking for, I want something a bit smoother
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Yes
  

[03SMURF]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? Titleist 915 D3 7.5*
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) D+ white 70 X flex, no tipping
  
• What's your current ballfilight? High
  
• Average driving distance? 300+
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? Would like to try something with similar or slightly heavier weight but much lower torque.
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Yes
  

[burniemac]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? Callaway big bertha 2014
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Mitsubishi white board 70g x flex no tipping
  
• What's your current ballfilight? med
  
• Average driving distance? 282 yards
  
• 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
  

[maxcapouch]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? -- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha 815 DBD
  
• What shaft are you gaming? -- Aldila, RIP Phenom NL, Tour X, 66 grams, tipped 0.5"
  
• What's your current ballfilight? -- Mid-High
  
• Average driving distance? -- 290-ish yards
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? -- Yes, but always open to making a change to something that produces better results
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? -- Yes
  

[creecool]

Callaway 815 Alpha Double black diamond. Aldila Rogue silver stiff flex playing at 45" . Mid ball flight. Avg drive around 275. Very happy with Rogue, but always looking for something better. Yes would absolutely test new shafts.

[smith851]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? Nike Vapor Pro
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Aldila Rogue Silver 60, Stiff, 69g, no tipping
  
• What's your current ballfilight? mid to high
  
• Average driving distance? 270 yrds carry
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? Yes but always interested in better
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? ABSOLUTELY
  

[slowkuruma]

Titleist 915 D4 9.5

Graphite Design M9003 60 grams X-stiff tipped 1 inch

Low/Mid ball flight

280 carry

Yes, very happy

Yes

[GreggM]

 

 

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? Callaway Great Big Bertha 816 9 degree
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Fujikura Fuel Tour Spec 60, Stiff, Not Tipped
  
• What's your current ballfilight? Mid-High
  
• Average driving distance? 274 Carry
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? I like the accuracy, not so much distance
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Yes
  

We're going to chose 5 for this test.

 

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

[freemahc]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? M2, 9.5
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) - Stock Fujikura Pro 60, Stiff (Kuro Kage TiNi Silver 70 S on order)
  
• What's your current ballfilight? High
  
• Average driving distance? 280
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? Not really
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Yes
  

[joey2aces]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? M1 9.5
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Graphite Design AD-MJ 6s
  
• What's your current ballfilight? low-mid fade
  
• Average driving distance? 250
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? yes but would like a little higher trajectory without losing distance
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? yes
  

[bazinky]

King LTD @10.5

 

UST Elements Chrome 6F4

 

260

 

Mid to High

 

Yes

 

Yes

[Tparker10]

G30 LS TEC 10.5°

Stock Ping Tour 65 X-Stiff, 44.75", untipped.

mid to high draw

280

Pretty happy with current shaft, feels a tad whippy.

Of course.

[steviethev]

Please answer the following:

• What's the current driver model you're playing? Cobra Fly Z+
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Fujikura Speeder 661 Evolution Tour Spec, Stiff, 68gram, no tipping
  
• What's your current ballfilight? Mid
  
• Average driving distance? 250 carry
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? For the most part - haven't found anything yet that I have liked better and not for a lack of trying.
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Absolutely
  

[Ace Underhill]

• What's the current driver model you're playing: Cobra Fly Z+
  
• What shaft are you gaming: Matrix VLCT ST, stiff, 65g, no tipping
  
• What's your current ballfilight: Mid to low
  
• Average driving distance: 285
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft: Yes, but would like a little more hang time with ballflight without scarificing rollout.
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members: Yes, thank you
  

[sheppy335]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? M1
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping)Mitsubishi Ka'Li X-Stiff 70g no tipping
  
• What's your current ballfilight?mid flight
  
• Average driving distance?275
  
• 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
  

[TWshoot67]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? Cobra Z Fly +
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Aldila, Tour Only Limited Edition Rogue Silver 125MSI, Regular, 60 gram, straight in
  
• What's your current ballfilight? medium/high
  
• Average driving distance? 265
  
• 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
  

[Rig14Port]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? Taylormade M2
  
• What shaft are you gaming? Mitsubishi Rayon, Diamana D+ 62, X Flex, 67 grams, 1/2" tipping
  
• What's your current ballfilight? Fade
  
• Average driving distance? 310 Carry
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? Yes, but looking for a new shaft with better "feel"
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Absolutely
  

[LoPan12]

• What's the current driver model you're playing?
  
• Cobra Fly-Z+ 10°
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping)
  
• Oban Kiyoshi Gold, Stiff, 65 gm, no tipping, 44 3/8"
  
• What's your current ballfilight?
  
• Mid-High, slight draw. Or a low duck-hook. With a random super-slice every now and then.
  
• Average driving distance?
  
• 240-250 carry
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft?
  
• Yes, but I just shortened it a 1/2" and added weight to the head two days ago...soooo....we'll see?
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members?
  
• YES!! YES!!
  

[Reds]

Ping G

Stock Ping Alta Stiff shaft

High Fade

245 Carry

Im unsure if its the right shaft for me and I launch the ball a little too high

Yes I would participate in the review

[c. howard]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? Either a 913 D2 or Nike Vapor Flex
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping): Diamana S+ 62 Stiff and a 60 Stiff
  
• What's your current ballfilight? Lower, maybe mid
  
• Average driving distance? Carry: 240 Total 270 (Thank you AZ fairways)
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? Not really, I haven't worked with different shafts before.
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Of course, happy to help my fellow WRXers.
  

[ChillyDipper]

• Ping I25 9.5
  
• Ping PWR 65 S Stock
  
• Middle to High
  
• 265 Carry
  
• Not really
  
• Yes. Thank you for the opportunity.
  

[Raytor]

Responses as follows -

• What's the current driver model you're playing? Titleist 915 D2, 10.5*
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Mitsubishi Diamana S+ (blue) 70, stiff, shortened 1/2" (plays at 44", head weight swapped out to normalize swingweight)
  
• What's your current ballfilight? Low - strong grip tends to hood it down, unfortunately
  
• Average driving distance? 245
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? Yes - better control, with little or no loss in distance
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Sure
  

Thanks for the opportunity.

[GoneFishing2340]

 

 

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 M2

Project x Hzrdus 75g 6.5 flex

mid to high ball flight

Carry: 280-290 yards

Yes I'm happy with my current shaft

Im more than willing to test and participate in the review thread.

[Guileman]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? 915 D3 7.5
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Tour AD GT 6S w/ 0.5 inch tipping
  
• What's your current ballfilight? Mid-flight
  
• Average driving distance? 280y
  
• 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
  

[JLew]

• What's the current driver model you're playing? Cobra King LTD Pro
  
• What shaft are you gaming? (mfgr, model, flex, weight, tipping) Aldila Rogue Black 60 X Flex
  
• What's your current ballfilight? Mid trajectory, straight to slight fade
  
• Average driving distance? 285
  
• Are you happy with this current shaft? I don't hate it at all but I'm not in love with it either. It launches a touch too low for the head, at least for me. I'm about to start testing a Project X HZRDUS 62g 6.5 shaft in the same head.
  
• If chosen with you agree to test the new shaft and participate in an ongoing review thread with other GolfWRX members? Yes, definitely.
  

[noodle3872]

Taylormade M1 460

Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro Blue 70g Stiff

Mid flight with a straight to 5 yard draw

268 carry

I love the Tensei CK Pro Blue! So smooth! So stable!

Oh, hell yes!