What shaft weight do you play in your driver?

[keng]

I'm not sure if the question has been asked.

I know what's others using doesn't mean it's going to work for me but just want to compile the stats , so please help.

 

We may see some surprises.

 

1. Your Handicap

2. Height

3. Weight

4. Build: thin, athletic, muscular, chubby, Big man

5. shaft weight

6. Shaft length

7. Total weight

8. Shaft Flex

9. Shaft brand/model

10. Club headspeed

11. Swing Type:

12. Carry Distance

13. Total Distance

14. Club head model

15. Club head loft

16. Ball Flight

17. How long have you played golf?

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change?

 

Wow .. never imagined there'd be so many questions. Bear with me and please reply!

 

Thanks and happy new year

[bradski]

1. Handicap last season was low of 8.6

2. 5'11"

3. 185

4. athletic(I always thought golf was for wimps)

5. shaft weight (current 77 grams, usually around 80ish)

6. I play my clubs around 44-44.5 inches

7. ?

8. x-stiff no tipping

9. ust v2 (like the low torque 2.1)

10. speed 110-115(haven't checked for a while)

11. ??

12. ??

13. can't say for sure lately. summer probably 285ish on average. at one point I could go at it and end up around 300

14. superquad(right now)

15. 9.5

16. 12-13 degree's with this.

[hattrick3518]

1. Your Handicap : 2-5

2. Height : 6' 3"

3. Weight : 200

4. Build: thin, athletic, muscular, chubby, Big man : athletic

5. shaft weight : 79grams

6. Shaft length : 44.5

7. Total weight : not sure

8. Shaft Flex : X

9. Shaft brand/model : Fujikura Speeder 757x

10. Club headspeed : 111

11. Swing Type: Smooth

12. Carry Distance : 260

13. Total Distance : 285-295

14. Club head model : Callaway FT-3

15. Club head loft : 10*

16. Ball Flight : Mid Height Baby Draw

17. How long have you played golf? : 5 Years

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change? none i absolutely love the speeder, it works so well for me and is a cannon in the ft-3, its an older club but it just performs for me, as well as the x three wood, the speeder just does it for me! i might even put one in my hybrid

[keng]

I'm not sure if the question has been asked.

I know what's others using doesn't mean it's going to work for me but just want to compile the stats , so please help.

 

We may see some surprises.

 

1. Your Handicap:

10

 

2. Height :

5'11'' (179cm)

 

3. Weight:

162.8lbs (74KG)

 

4. Build:

Athletic

 

5. shaft weight :

64grams

 

6. Shaft length:

45''

 

7. Total weight:

I'll have to look up and will update

 

8. Shaft Flex:

X-Stiff (260cpm)

 

9. Shaft brand/model :

Graphite Design PT-6

 

10. Club headspeed:

110MPH (115MPH if i go after it - but may miss the ball completely!)

 

11. Swing Type:

Moderate Tempo, a lot of wrist lag

 

12. Carry Distance:

270 yards (my average using GPS on intelligolf to track and mostly see the ball next to the pitch mark)

 

13. Total Distance:

280yards (if i get some rolls), MAX: 300-310yrds if downwind, or downhill.

 

14. Club head model:

MP-600

 

15. Club head loft:

9.5

 

16. Ball Flight:

Straight (my misses are push fade and push slice)

 

17. How long have you played golf? :

4 years

 

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change?

Lower the spin and have more control

 

Wow .. never imagined there'd be so many questions. Bear with me and please reply!

 

Thanks and happy new year

[TM golf guy]

This is all with my current FT-5

 

1. Your Handicap: Don't have one officially anymore, but it would be low.

2. Height: 5'8"

3. Weight: 130 lbs

4. Build: Based on 1 and 2, what do you think? :beruo:

5. shaft weight: 71 grams

6. Shaft length: 45"

7. Total weight: Not sure

8. Shaft Flex: X

9. Shaft brand/model: Aldila VS Proto 70 X

10. Club headspeed: Been clocked at 115 on a regular basis

11. Swing Type: Average tempo

12. Carry Distance: I don't know

13. Total Distance: Add 15 or so yards to #12

14. Club head model: FT-5 Tour

15. Club head loft: 8.5°

16. Ball Flight: Flat with low spin. In the 13° range

17. How long have you played golf? 7 years

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change? Changing drivers all together back to the Adams 9015d. Shaft for now in it will be an Epic T75 X, but may change to a BlueBoard 73 X.

[juke]

1. Your Handicap: 12

2. Height: 168cm

3. Weight: 130lb

4. Build: nerdy?

5. shaft weight: Xcon-5, i forgot the weight, but i'm guessing 55

6. Shaft length: standard length

7. Total weight: don't know

8. Shaft Flex: R

9. Shaft brand/model: Matrix X-con 5

10. Club headspeed: 83 for a 6 iron, i don't know for a driver

11. Swing Type: no idea

12. Carry Distance: 230yards

13. Total Distance: 230 give or take

14. Club head model: Ping G10

15. Club head loft: 10.5

16. Ball Flight: high launch

17. How long have you played golf? : 6 years

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change?: Fujikura RombaX, Mamiya Axiv 55. i want a lower ball flight in my driver, and something that feels more lively.

[Boba]

1. +1.4

2. 6'2"

3. 220

4. athletic, fairly muscular & a few extra lbs

5. 75g

6. 45

7. ?

8. Stiff, tipped an inch (I like to feel the shaft load)

9. Speeder 757

10. 118-120

11. Moderate tempo with a ton of lag and hand speed

12. 275-280

13. 275-300+ (depending on the conditions)

14. Ft-3 tour, fade

15. 8.5

16. low, flat & penetrating

17. 15 years

18. Aldila Xdv7, Xvs7 or a Xpp6. I've hit the Xvs7 and Xpp6 Voodoos a couple times & they're the best feeling and preforming shafts I've ever hit. I'd like to get my launch angle up a little without increasing my spin, so I'll switch to the model I hit the best.

[jcshil]

1. Handicap: Play to around a 5

2. Height: 5'10"

3. Weight: 215 lbs

4. Build: Athletic/Muscular

5. Shaft Weight: 76g

6. Length: 45"

7. Total Weight: ?

8. Flex: Stiff

9. Shaft Brand/Model: UST Proforce V2

10. Swing Speed: 109 (Driver)

11. Swing Type: Quick tempo with lots of hand lag; I tend to get pretty steep with my driver which can lead to some problems

12. Carry Distance: 260-265

13. Total Distance: 285-295yds depending on turf conditions

14. Club head model: Titleist 905R

15. Club head loft: 9.5*

16. Ball Flight: Low/Penetrating

17. How long have you played golf? 13 yrs.

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change? I'm pretty happy with the stability that my V2 provides, but if I were to pick a shaft, I think I would like to try out a Diamana WB. Never been able to hit one, but I've been pretty impressed with how the shaft is able to lower the spin numbers pretty significantly for other players.

[bloodredsun]

1. Your Handicap - US 6

2. Height - Bit over 6'

3. Weight - 98 Kg

4. Build: Muscular but we've just had Christmas so come on!

5. Shaft weight - 76g/81g (I play one of two drivers so I'll put both)

6. Shaft length - 45"/44.5"

7. Total weight - no idea

8. Shaft Flex - Both

9. Shaft brand/model - Aldila VooDoo XVS7/Grafalloy Epic T75

10. Club headspeed - 110+ mph

11. Swing Type - Aggressive aka Agricultural

12. Carry Distance - 270

13. Total Distance - 285-300 depending on conditions

14. Club head model - MP600/R7 425 TP

15. Club head loft - 8.5/9.5

16. Ball Flight - Medium

17. How long have you played golf? - 5 years

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change? I can't really think of one as my current ones suit me almost perfectly but if I were pushed I might have a look at an XVS6 as while it is a little lighter than I normally use, it is probably the best shaft currently available.

[golfernut78]

1. Your Handicap - 13.3 and rising

2. Height - 5'-10"

3. Weight - 220

4. Build: thin, athletic, muscular, chubby, Big man - chubby

5. shaft weight - 83 grams

6. Shaft length - 44-1/2"

7. Total weight - i don't know

8. Shaft Flex - stiff

9. Shaft brand/model - diamana whiteboard 83

10. Club headspeed - 103-107

11. Swing Type: - a mess???

12. Carry Distance - 250 ish

13. Total Distance - 260-270

14. Club head model - nike sq tour

15. Club head loft - 9.5*

16. Ball Flight - mid-high, flat

17. How long have you played golf? - 5 years

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change? - not looking at a new shaft for my driver

[Callaway Girl]

1. Your Handicap

USGA 1.3

2. Height

5'2"

3. Weight

Never ask a lady her weight

4. Build: thin, athletic, muscular, chubby, Big man

Athletic

5. shaft weight

54 grams

6. Shaft length

44.25 inches

7. Total weight

D0 swingweight

8. Shaft Flex

Senior Flex

9. Shaft brand/model

Fujikura 586 Speeder

10. Club headspeed

88 mph

11. Swing Type

Smooth

12. Carry Distance

245-250

13. Total Distance

Straight (255-260)/can be longer if you cut doglegs

14. Club head model

Callaway FT-i

15. Club head loft

9 degree

16. Ball Flight

Mid launch

17. How long have you played golf?

18 months

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change?

One that matched with my driver head that provides me the optimal numbers on the launch monitor

[Ham Solo]

1. Your Handicap: 8

2. Height: 5'11"

3. Weight: 195 lbs

4. Build: thin, athletic, muscular, chubby, Big man: athletic and chubby

5. shaft weight: 63 grams

6. Shaft length: 45"

7. Total weight: Not sure

8. Shaft Flex: Stiff

9. Shaft brand/model: Mitsubishi Diamana WB

10. Club headspeed: 103 mph

11. Swing Type: Smooth tempo

12. Carry Distance: 240 yds

13. Total Distance: 265 yds

14. Club head model: Callaway FT-5 Tour Authentic TH hosel

15. Club head loft: 9.5*

16. Ball Flight: Medium

17. How long have you played golf?: 19 years

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change?: I'm good with what I got

[setter02]

1. Your Handicap 8

2. Height 5'8"

3. Weight 220 (fat Word not allowed)

4. Build: thin, athletic, muscular, chubby, Big man Bigger but surprisingly athletic

5. shaft weight 77

6. Shaft length 44 1/4"

7. Total weight unknown

8. Shaft Flex X

9. Shaft brand/model Accuflex Creation

10. Club headspeed 112-118 mph

11. Swing Type: Aggressive with driver

12. Carry Distance Depends on conditions but usually around 280

13. Total Distance Depends on conditions again 290-330

14. Club head model Adams XTD Pro DF2400X

15. Club head loft 9.5*

16. Ball Flight Mid

17. How long have you played golf? 20+ years

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change?

If I was to get a new shaft right now I would like to try out the new UST AXIVcore Tour Red shafts. People go way to over board on shafts and how much they cost. The difference isn't night and day (20 yds gained with 3 yds dispersion) so why spend 3 times the money.

[marrigo]

1. Your Handicap----5

2. Height----5'11"

3. Weight-----165

4. Build: thin, athletic, muscular, chubby, Big man---Thin

5. shaft weight-----65g

6. Shaft length---44.5 (driver length)

7. Total weight---~320

8. Shaft Flex-----X

9. Shaft brand/model---Diamana Whiteboard

10. Club headspeed----100-105

11. Swing Type:--- Whippy

12. Carry Distance---245-250

13. Total Distance---260-270

14. Club head model---L4Vx

15. Club head loft---9*

16. Ball Flight---Mid

17. How long have you played golf?---14 yrs

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change?---Don't need a new shaft.

[Pingnut]

1. Your Handicap - 9

2. Height - 6'2"

3. Weight - 185

4. Build: - athletic

5. shaft weight - 59 grams - 2 years ago I was playing a 95 gram driver shaft. Have slowly worked my way down to 59.

6. Shaft length - 45.5"

7. Total weight - ?

8. Shaft Flex - X

9. Shaft brand/model - Ozik X-con 5

10. Club headspeed 110-115+

11. Swing Type: - smooth hitter

12. Carry Distance - 275ish

13. Total Distance - 290ish

14. Club head model - TM TBTP

15. Club head loft - 10.5

16. Ball Flight - Very High / Flat

17. How long have you played golf? 25 years

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change?

No plans for a new shaft right now - like how easilly I can handle this one.

[CMAN300]

1. Your Handicap: 9

2. Height: 5'8''

3. Weight: 220

4. Build: chubby

5. shaft weight: 68 grams

6. Shaft length: 44in.

7. Total weight: ?

8. Shaft Flex: Stiff

9. Shaft brand/model:Grafalloy Epic

10. Club headspeed: 100-110

11. Swing Type: smooth

12. Carry Distance: 250yds.

13. Total Distance: 275yds.

14. Club head model: Cleveland HiBoreXL Tour

15. Club head loft: 10.5*

16. Ball Flight: Mid

17. How long have you played golf: 5 years

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change: The only other shaft that could replace the Epic would be the Graphite Design Tour Ad YS-Q, but i don't think I will ever change.

[chisag]

1. 2

2. 6'1"

3. 190

4. athletic

5. 75gm

6. 44.5"

7. Total weight

8. stiff

9. VooDoo SVS7

10. 105

11. smooth

12. 250ish

13. 270ish

14. Cobra Pro S

15. 8.5*

16. mid-high

17. 25 yrs

18. VooDoo is it for me. Best shaft results I have ever had!!!

[XYB34A]

1. Your Handicap .7 for the last one of 2008

2. Height - 6' 3 and 1/2"

3. Weight - 334 lbs

4. Build: thin, athletic, muscular, chubby, Big man- my nickname is Big Man so what do u think

5. shaft weight 3 main drivers are 77, 88, 86

6. Shaft length - 45 1/2"

7. Total weight - swing weight on all drivers is D-6

8. Shaft Flex - x flex

9. Shaft brand/model - Fujikura, Aldila NV Pink, and UST Axiv Black

10. Club headspeed - last time it was measured was 118 mph. been a few years but not much less

11. Swing Type: its called a loop shift, a two plane swing with hard leg drive

12. Carry Distance - 265 to 275

13. Total Distance - 285 to over 300 depending on the conditions

14. Club head model- Bridgestone J33 R two 420 cc model, one 460 cc

15. Club head loft- 8.5

16. Ball Flight - high draw

17. How long have you played golf? 25 years

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change? not sure I would want too. I have each driver set up for different conditions. one for dry, one for windy, and one for wet conditions.

 

Wow .. never imagined there'd be so many questions. Bear with me and please reply!

[Titleist1455]

1. 3

2. 5'10"

3. 170

4. athletic

5. 68g

6. 44.5"

7. D3

8. stiff

9. UST AxivCore Black

10. 105

11. aggressive

12. 250-260

13. 270-280

14. 909D2

15. 9.5

16. fade the driver

17. 6 years

18. just got a new shaft

[jg1166]

1. Your Handicap 12

2. Height 6ft 5"

3. Weight 242lb

4. Build: thin, athletic, muscular, chubby, Big man Big Man

5. shaft weight 76g

6. Shaft length 46"

7. Total weight

8. Shaft Flex Stiff

9. Shaft brand/model UST V2

10. Club headspeed 110

11. Swing Type: Average to fast

12. Carry Distance 260 yards

13. Total Distance 270 -280

14. Club head model Callaway FT-5 (LCG)

15. Club head loft 9.5

16. Ball Flight Medium to High

17. How long have you played golf? 10 years

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change? UST Avix Core lightly smoother than the V2

[bboard]

1. 15

2. 5'10"

3. 140lbs

4. Thin

5. Advertised @ 65gr.

6. 46" total

7. D4 or D5

8. Stiff

9. Grafalloy/PL Red

10. ?

11. Aggressive

12. 250-270

13. 260-290

14. Cleveland HiBore XL

15. Advertised at 9.5*

16. Low, boring and slight draw

17. 1.5 years

18. PL Red Axis

[TitleistHOG]

1. Your Handicap - 7.3

2. Height - 6'3"

3. Weight - 218 but working to get it down to 205

4. Build: thin, athletic, muscular, chubby, Big man - athletic

5. shaft weight - 76

6. Shaft length - standard

7. Total weight

8. Shaft Flex - Stiff

9. Shaft brand/model - UST V2

10. Club headspeed - 105 - 110

11. Swing Type: Smooth tempo with Quick down swing

12. Carry Distance - 260-265

13. Total Distance - 270-275

14. Club head model - 907D2 in the market for 909D2

15. Club head loft - 9.5

16. Ball Flight - mid

17. How long have you played golf? 6 years

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change? Not really in the market but might try the Voodoo.

[MtlJeff]

wow, this is like filling out a tax return....

 

1) scratch

2) 6 foot

3) 190lbs

4) athletic

5) 65g

6) 45 in

7) huh?

8) Stiff ( but cut an inch and full bore so almost X)

9) Graffaloy PL red

10) 110-115

11) smooth tempo, stack and tilt

12) 270-280

13) 290-300

14) 905R

15) 10.5

16) Mid

17) 4 years

18) happy with what i have..if i wanted to spend $$$ i'd consider the WB or rombax

[mwt9747]

1. Your Handicap: +2

2. Height: 5'10"

3. Weight: 145 lbs

4. Build: thin

5. shaft weight: 73 grams

6. Shaft length: 45"

7. Total weight: Not sure

8. Shaft Flex: X

9. Shaft brand/model: Fujikara 73X blueboard

10. Club headspeed: 114

11. Swing Type: Average tempo

12. Carry Distance: 275

13. Total Distance: 280-290

14. Club head model: FT-5 Tour

15. Club head loft: 9.5°

16. Ball Flight: High, straight

17. How long have you played golf? 12 years

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change? Maybe the whiteboard. something to lower the ball flight

[CHEFMIZ]

1. Your Handicap-6

2. Height-6'

3. Weight-215

4. Build: thin, athletic, muscular, chubby, Big man

5. shaft weight-65g

6. Shaft length-45

7. Total weight-?

8. Shaft Flex-stiff

9. Shaft brand/model-tour ad-ysq

10. Club headspeed- last check about 110

11. Swing Type: quick tempo

12. Carry Distance-260

13. Total Distance-275ish

14. Club head model-TM TB

15. Club head loft-8.5

16. Ball Flight- big fade

17. How long have you played golf?-16 years

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change? I want to try the protopype, rombax z, and whiteboard, need to bring LA and spin down

[Greggz]

1. Your Handicap 8.3

2. Height 5-11

3. Weight 175

4. Build: Average Joe

5. shaft weight 63G

6. Shaft length 45"

7. Total weight ???

8. Shaft Flex S Tipped 1/2"

9. Shaft brand/model Diamana Blueboard 63S

10. Club headspeed 100-105

11. Swing Type: aggressive

12. Carry Distance 240-250

13. Total Distance 260-270

14. Club head model Tour Edge Exotics XLD

15. Club head loft 9 Degrees

16. Ball Flight Permadraw

17. How long have you played golf? 40 Years

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change? Always wanted to try a Whiteboard. I've got another XLD head, and will put either a 63x or 73s into it very soon. My draw is in my swing, but hoping the Whiteboard might straighten it out some.

[dpb5031]

1. Your Handicap: 5.6 index

2. Height: 5'9"

3. Weight: 210

4. Build: muscular

5. shaft weight: 77g

6. Shaft length: 45"

7. Total weight: ??

8. Shaft Flex: Stiff

9. Shaft brand/model: Fuj. 757 Speeder

10. Club headspeed: 104-107

11. Swing Type: long, late wrist ****

12. Carry Distance: 260

13. Total Distance: 275

14. Club head model: Ping Rapture

15. Club head loft: 9*

16. Ball Flight: high, draw

17. How long have you played golf? 16 years

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change? Not sure, maybe Rombax?

[Golferpimp1]

1. Your Handicap - 9

2. Height - 5'11"

3. Weight - 175

4. Build: athletic

5. shaft weight - 69g

6. Shaft length -- 45"

7. Total weight - D2

8. Shaft Flex - SX

9. Shaft brand/model = Axivcore Tour Black 69

10. Club headspeed = 102mph

11. Swing Type: = Smooth

12. Carry Distance - 245

13. Total Distance - 265

14. Club head model - Cobra L4v F or Nickent 4dx

15. Club head loft - Cobra 10* or Nickent 10.5*

16. Ball Flight - Medium

17. How long have you played golf - 13 years

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change? N/A

[alfie]

1. Your Handicap - mid 20's

2. Height - 5' 6"

3. Weight - around 129

4. Build: thin, athletic, muscular, chubby, Big man - thin

5. shaft weight - stock Reg. fujikura on '09 Launcher that's 50 grm., but now less since it was cut/trimmed

6. Shaft length - 44" to 44 1/4"

7. Total weight - see above reply pt. # 5, so, not sure what's the weight after trimming "+" I installed the lighter balance certified shaft stabilizer for drivers

8. Shaft Flex - Regular

9. Shaft brand/model - stock Fujikura Gold

10. Club headspeed - low 80's

11. Swing Type - smooth

12. Carry Distance - 'bout 180 (more or less, depends on the day I'm having?)

13. Total Distance - depends on the day... anywhere from 170 to 210

14. Club head model - Cleveland Launcher '09

15. Club head loft - 10.5*

16. Ball Flight - high

17. How long have you played golf? - mostly driving range for 'bout 8 yrs. & 1x per yr. of golf during that period... got serious in playing real golf courses beginning spring of '07 & have not looked back

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change? - i'm not sure if I need a higher launching shaft (due to my low swing speed), or if I need more loft on the driver head (don't think so, a/p fitter's cmt. that I launch ball waaaay too high, thus, reason for inconsistent distance... yep, need more lessons & practice) or if I need a lighter shaft (45 grms. a/p fitter's recommendation) or if I need a mid-launching shaft? Was always interested in the UST V2 High Launch Shaft at 53 grms. in Regular, thought...

[Lefty Cat]

I'm not sure if the question has been asked.

I know what's others using doesn't mean it's going to work for me but just want to compile the stats , so please help.

 

We may see some surprises.

 

1. Your Handicap Anywhere from +1 to .8 depending on what state I'm in

2. Height 6'2

3. Weight 240

4. Build: thin, athletic, muscular,- some chub, directly attributed to college

5. shaft weight 83 grams

6. Shaft length 45.25 i

7. Total weight forgot

8. Shaft Flex x

9. Shaft brand/model Diamana Blueboard

10. Club headspeed 110-114 w/ hard load

11. Swing Type: beautiful?

12. Carry Distance 270-280

13. Total Distance Usually right at 290

14. Club head model TM 425 TP- I know, I know, old technology...

15. Club head loft 9.5

16. Ball Flight medium to high draw

17. How long have you played golf? seriously about 7-8 years

18. If you're to get a new shaft, which one would it be? and why would you want to change?

Love the diamana, but if anything I would throw the BB in my 3 wood and get a 73x whiteboard.

 

Wow .. never imagined there'd be so many questions. Bear with me and please reply!

 

Thanks and happy new year