Driver Shafts 50-60 grams

[Freddie]

I received my Ventus Black 5s (58g) and am testing against the Tensei 1k 50s (56g) with the SIM2 Max, outdoor range only, no launch monitor info.  I add 4-6g of tape to the head in various locations and so far like the feel of the heavier head vs heavier shaft.  Just feels like it's easier to swing overall, still very stable, making good contact, and seems the dispersion is better.  I don't know that total distance has changed and I don't have spin #'s but like what I see so far.  I have the Tensei 1k 60s, 50s and RDX Blue 60 with Cally adapter and will compare those with my Mavrik and Speed heads as well.  I hit a few Tensei 50s with the Mavrik and gotta say I hit some of my longest with that setup.  I really like the feel, flight, and consistency of that head.  Cally Speed is good too.  The SIM2 is getting nervous and may spend the weekend on the bench.

[Jim53]

I am calling the 44 magnum a fail at 48" just too hard to get timed right and the misses are epic, put the sliding weight back in and it is like swinging a sledgehammer at E1, going to pop the grip off and cut off 1.5" and try it at 46.5" and see what happens. That should bring the SW down enough to make it playable with the weight in.  

 

[95124hacker]

Did a driving range shaft shootout today. Head was Ping G400 LST 10*.
Shafts tested:

- Tensei CK White 60 S (incumbent)

- Aldila NV 55 R

- Evenflow RipTide CB 50 5.5

- HZRDUS Black Smoke 60 5.5

- RIP Phenom 50 S

 

All felt good, produced decent shots.

 

1st runner-up: RipTide CB 50

Winner: HZRDUS Black Smoke 60

 

YMMV.