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...what shaft has worked best for you?
I like the price of the Big Bertha ($249 with Callaway rebate) and I like the idea of a good, classic driver that I could keep in my bag for a long time. I just want to know what you guys think the best shaft is for this driver.

There are a few shafts to choose from in the $249 range (the stock shaft, NV, ProLaunch, and the YS6) but you can also get the UST V2 shaft for a ~$50 “up-charge”.

What are your thoughts on the V2 shaft? Is it worth the extra $50 bucks? :dntknw:
I don't mind spending the extras money, but I would love to hear some feedback from you guys using the BB...let me know what shafts have worked well for you.

Regards,
Tyler
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All the shafts you have mentioned are quality shafts. The V2 and the NV are going to hit the ball lower than the Prolaunch and YS-6. I would say your desired trajectory should be the final decision maker. I have played Callaway drivers for years and personally think the Aldila shafts work the best with Callaway's. If you want a lower trajectory go with the NV, but if you want a higher trajectory, go with the Aldila NVS. I have an NVS in my FT-3 and could not be happier. Hope this helps.

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I have hit his combo

 

454

9*

v2 75 S

 

This is one of the classic drivers in my opinion and hits very solid with this shaft. The flight characteristics are similar to an NV with the v2 hitting maybe a little higher in my opinion, but where the v2 seperates itself from the NV is the factor of feel. I think the v2 is the best feeling shaft that I have ever hit only possibly except the PF75 which it replaces. I was worried with the low torque that it would feel boardy but I was wrong and it was very lively and fun to hit. I would recommend it to anyone.

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I have hit his combo

 

454

9*

v2 75 S

 

This is one of the classic drivers in my opinion and hits very solid with this shaft. The flight characteristics are similar to an NV with the v2 hitting maybe a little higher in my opinion, but where the v2 seperates itself from the NV is the factor of feel. I think the v2 is the best feeling shaft that I have ever hit only possibly except the PF75 which it replaces. I was worried with the low torque that it would feel boardy but I was wrong and it was very lively and fun to hit. I would recommend it to anyone.

 

Thanks for your feedback...no stores carry this combo in house, so it's good to hear about your experience.

Keep it coming!

 

Thanks!

Tyler

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I play a 10* with the Fuji 652. It's a really nice combo if you are looking for a lower ball flight. I tried the 9* with the same shaft but it was a bit too low and I felt that I really had to swing at it to get it to work (my SS is around 108 - 110 MPH and I hit a fairly high ball)

 

We sell a ton of 454's at my shop and the most popular upgrade has to be the NV. I think part of it has to do with the color... people recognize the shaft right away and ask for it... a lot like they did with the old yellow UST ProForce. I don't know if it's the shaft for everyone but people that play it seem to really like it.

 

I hit a ton of demos before I decided on the 652 Speeder. The V2 felt great and it was my second choice. All I can say is demo, demo, demo. The $50 rebate makes this driver a steal!

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I just picked one up with a Aldila NV65 regular. If you like that shaft in your current driver, why fix what aint broke? I see you use 5.0 Project X shafts in your irons. I'm using 5.0 Rifles and love the feel and ball flight. Demo if you can.

 

 

I like the NVS in my current driver, but I'm thinking of building a 3 or 5 wood with that shaft…Or at least reashafting an older head.

 

I live the PX2 shafts...I had to get the high-launch version (although the flight is not that high...still a good medium flight with wonderful feel with great, consistent distance) I’ve been very happy with them.

 

Thanks for all the feedback, :dntknw: and I would still like to hear more about your experience!

 

Regards,

Tyler

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