GolfWRX Shaft Survey 2006

[cjdrcc]

1) Fujikura

 

2) Fujikura

 

3) Mitsubishi

 

4) Aldila

Fujikura

UST

 

5) N0, performance

 

6) mostly $150-$175, but deprendent on performance

 

7) Grafalloy High Launch/ Aldila NVS

 

8) Graphalloy Blue/ Fujikura Pro 95

 

9) Specify woods/irons and steel/graphite

[crew_138]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

UST

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

Aldila

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

Harrison

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

True Temper, Aldila, UST, Fujikura, Mitsubishi

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

No

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

less that $100

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

Aldila NVS

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

Aldila NV

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions?

[kwantfm]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

Graphite Design

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

Aldila NV

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

Aldila VS Proto

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

Mitsubishi Rayon

Fujikura

Graphite Design

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

No, I buy on performance

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

I occasionally purchase >$200 shafts if the performance is warranted

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

Aldila NVS

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

Fujikura Vista Tour

[xxio]

GX this is based on trends over here in the Philippines. It's a small market.

 

 

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

06....Diamana

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

 

In the Philippines the NV and NVS (I know we are a little behind)

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

 

Graphite Design and my current gamer a Graman Limey (with toned down colors)

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

 

Fuji

GD

Aldila

UST

Mitsubishi

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

 

Every time

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

 

per shaft, generally the higher end ones $200 or so

but I buy the lower end ones as pulls to experiment

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

 

YS6

Graman UL640

671

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

 

Vista Tour

Diamana Blueboard

Evolution

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions?

 

I want more chrome colored shafts like the Vista Tour.

 

Shafts should come pre spined. Even though it adds costs, the added performance benefits ( I don't care what the OEMs say there is a benefit) will have the customer coming back for more.

 

Longer PTS for fine tuning flex and trajectory. 5" would be good.

[phillypete]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

Assuming your talking about woods.... Fujikura

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

Fujikura ... average consumers are just getting to know the name now

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

UST, I liked the original proforce and the V2 is even better!

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

Most people don't even have a clue what shaft they are playing so I'll go by OEM use.

1. Fujikura

2. Mistubishi

3. Graphite Design

4. UST

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

Yes

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

I'll only spend as much as I need to. I can usually find something decent for less than $200

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

Not really in the market so I haven't been keeping up with the specs, but you want a soft tip, low kick

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

Like I said not really up on the specs, but stiff tip high kick

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions?

There aren't any launch monitors in my area so I have to buy shafts based on feel and ball flight. I won't buy a shaft unless I can test it. I'd really like see what all this hype is about this Matrix shafts... maybe a demo like accuflex!... The Callaway FT-3 demo system is probably the best innovation in golf I've seen.

[stage1350]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour? True Temper/Grafalloy

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail? Steel - True Temper Graphite - Proforce V2

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head? Fujikura

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

Fujikura Composites

True Temper/Grafalloy

Mitsubishi Rayon

Graphite Design

United Sports Technologies/Accra

Apache/MFS/Matrix

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price? No

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)? More than $200

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch? Purple Ice, NVS, Altus

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch? Aldila ProtoPYPE

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions? Make sure the "Tiger Factor" and "flavor of the month" skews are factored in the data.

[Gxgolfer]

Many thanks for those who responded. This only takes a sec and really helps us with Sponsors.

 

Thanks!

[EdmontonGolfer]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

A: Fujikura

 

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

A: Fujikura Vista Series

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

A: Graphite Designs Purple Ice in fairway woods and UST Irods in hybrids.

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

A:Fujikura

2. UST

3. Mitsubishi Rayon

4. Graphite Designs

5. Accra

6. Accuflex

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

A: No

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

A: More than $200 if it's justified

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

A: Grafalloy Pro Launch Blue and Graphite Designs Purple Ice

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

A: Fujikura Vista Tour series

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions?

A: I'll demo shafts for free if anyone wants to send them to me. HAHA!!

[hifish]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

A: True Temper

 

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

A: Aldila NV

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

A: Aldila

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

A:True Temper

2.Fujikura

3. Grafalloy

4. Aldila

5. UST

7. Graphite Designs

8. Penley

9. Harrison

10. Mitsubishi Rayon

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

A: To a price point I wouldn't spend over $200

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

A: $100-$200

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

A: Aldila NVS

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

A: Grafalloy Blue or ldila NV

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions?

A:

Quality shafts should come pre-spined. Also should be a means to pretest different shafts before purchase possibly using a connex type system whereby shafts can be easily switched at a driving range.

[Riuzzi]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

Fujikura

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

Aldila

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

Aldila (VS Proto to be exact)

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

Fujikura

Graphite Design

Aldila

Mitsubishi Rayon

UST

Grafalloy

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

No

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

Lately it's been more than $200

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

Aldila NVS, Blue ProLaunch, Fuji Tour Platform, Diamana Redboard

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

Fujikura 757, Diamana Blueboard, V2, Grafalloy Blue, Aldila NV

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions?

[ShortSticks]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

Diamana

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

UST V2

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

Accuflex

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

Fuji

Diamana

Accuflex

Aldila

GraphiteDesign

UST

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price? Some, but performance trumps price if the fit is right.

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)? 150-175

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

NVS, Prolaunch

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

NV, Blue, Evolution

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions?

 

PLEASE MAKE SHAFTS IN AN ALTERNATE COLOR!

Many times I like a shaft, but can't stand the color (NV for example). It would be refreshing if the shafts companies would offer their shafts in basic black for those that do not want thier golf clubs to look like a roll of life savers.

[arkstorm]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

 

Mistubishi Rayon

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

 

Aldila

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

 

Fujikura

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

 

Aldila, UST, Grafalloy, Fujikura, Graphite Designs, Mitsu. Rayon,

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

 

Yes, but only after performance and quality.

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

 

More than $200

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

 

Aldila NVS, Grafalloy ProLaunch Blue, Mitsu. Diamana Red, etc.

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

 

Aldila NV, Graffalloy Blue, Fuji Speeder 757, Mistu. Diamana Blue, etc.

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions?

[sheppy335]

Ok Guys/Gals,

 

As you know we have more than a few Shaft Manufacturers as Sponsors here. They want to hear your feedback and this is your time to be heard. Here's your chance to say something to them and be heard! Please take a moment and help us by answering the questions below:

 

 

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

A: V2 by UST

 

 

 

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

A: V2 by UST

 

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

A: V2 by UST

 

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

A: True Temper, Mistubishi, UST, Fujikara, Accura

 

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

A: NO!

 

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

I will buy what fits me best, no matter the price!

 

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue

 

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

A: V2 75 gram by USt to me is a very low launch even though it says mid.

 

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions?

 

not at this time!

[dispatch096]

This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

Ive seen alot of guys with the UST V2. Weir, DLIII, Scott. Also the Grafalloy BiMatrix. tiger and bubba

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

ProLaunch Blue

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

Graphite Design

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

4a. Ozik

4b. Mitsubishi

4c. Grafalloy

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

Hell Yeah! nothing over 100.

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

Less than 100. more than 200 is ridiculous.

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

Grafalloy ProLaunch

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

Grafalloy Blue

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions?

More OEM companies should make shafts with less than 3.0 degrees of torque.

[SCameron009]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

Answer: UST V2

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

Answer: Aldila NV

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

Answer: UST V2

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

1. Fujikura

2. Aldila

3. Grafalloy/True Temper

4. Mitsubishi Rayon

5. Accra

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

Answer: No.

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

Answer: Whatever shaft fits me the best.

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

Answer: Grafalloy ProLaunch

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

Answer: Grafalloy BiMatrix Proto

9) Any other comments/suggestions

Answer: Nope!

[shoe295]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

 

UST

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

 

UST

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

 

Fujikura

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

 

UST, Fujikura, Graphite Design, Aldila

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

 

No

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

 

more than $200(sheepish sigh and shake of head)

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

 

Fuji Tour Platform, Aldila NVS, Graffalloy Prolaunch

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

 

Aldila NV, Graphite Design I series

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions?

 

This is for Woods only..if it were to include irons, True Temper would be the leader by far.

[ACF]

Wow, looks like we need to do some work... :cheesy:

 

 

 

Thanks to all that gave us a vote of confidence in many areas, and yes we are working hard to be seen in more OEM heads (I think this is where more of the AccuFLEX quality will get to shine, so the masses will see us as a top rated shaft co.)

 

 

 

I think being so "deep" into the clubmakers market, and less in the "Mass market" of the OEM's has not given us the mass appeal yet....

 

 

 

We are working on getting those goals accomplished, because we know we have great quality, leading technology, a variety to fit everyone, fair prices, and tour proven product....

 

 

 

Thanks for all who participated in this topic.

 

 

 

If there is anything we can do to improve for you the customer, please let us know!

[Gxgolfer]

Just to clarify for everyone,

 

This survey was not meant for any particular one of our shaft manufacturer Sponsors but, for all. Please keep responding as this info is good feedback and we really want to get a good representation.

[gibbyfan]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

True Temper, Graphite Design, and Fujikura

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

Fujikura and Aldila

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

Accuflex, Fujikura

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

Fujikura

Aldila

Graphite Design

Mitsubishi

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

Not all the time

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

More like 175+

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

Zcom TW series, Mits Redboard, Prolaunch, Graphite Design Purple Ice, NVS, 771, Matrix: Altus, Woven HT

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch

Protopype, Fuji VTLT, 555, vt80,

9) Any other comments/suggestions?

I would like to see more companys offer a optifit system versus having to buy their factory shft or have to pay for an upgrade to a shaft you actually want.

 

[Grant076]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

 

True Temper

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

 

UST ProForce V2 or Aldila

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

 

Fujikura

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

 

Fujikura, True Temper, UST, Mitsubishi, Aldila, Ozik, Graffalloy

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

 

No, if it works, it's mine.

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

 

If it works, no limit, as long as it's not too much.

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

 

Graffalloy ProLaunch or Fujikura Tour Platform

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

 

Fujikura Vista Tour Series!!

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions?

 

Nope

[roho]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

Fujikura/True Temper

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

UST Proforce V2

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

Accuflex

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

Royal Precision-RIP

Mercury-RIP

True Temper

Fujikura

UST

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

Yes

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

Less than $100

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

Grafalloy Pro Launch

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

Accuflex Evo

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions?

Get together and adopt a standard flex rating.

[Extreme Firepower]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

A: Diamana

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

A: UST Proforce V2

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

A: Rombax

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

A: 1. Fujikura

2. Royal Precision

3. True Temper

4. Graphite Designs

5. Penley

6. Aldila

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

A: No

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

A: $100-$150

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

A: Purple Ice

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

A: 660TR

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions?

A: Quality products that perform, technological breakthroughs that don't break the bank. Eye catching paint and graphics that while looking cool are understated and not flashy and tacky (ultraboom is an example of how NOT to do it!)

[markus1*]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

A: UST Proforce V2

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

A: UST Proforce V2

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

A: UST Proforce V2

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

A: 1. True Temper

2. UST

3. Graphite Design

4. Mitsubishi

5. Fujikura

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

A: No

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

A: $100-$150

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

A: NVS, Pro Launch, Tour Platform

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

A: Speeder, Blue, Vista tour

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions?

A: Cooler graphics on high end shafts!

[kyleachan]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

UST Proforce V2

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

UST Proforce V2

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

Grafalloy BiMatrx

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

1.) Grafalloy

2.) UST

3.) Mitsubishi

4.) Fujikara

5.) Graphite Design

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

No, only based on performance

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

$150-$175

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

Grafally ProLaunch

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

Fujikara Vista Tour series

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions?

none.

[TMack]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

Graphite Design (although I see a lot of UST V2's out there!)

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

Aldila

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

Mitsubishi Diamana

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

Mitsubishi, Fujikura, Graphite Design

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

No

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

I try to spend around $100, but that may be on a pullout $300 shaft.

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

And "tip soft" shaft. (ie Diamana Red)

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

Any "tip stiff" shaft (ie Diamana Blue, Aldila NV)

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions?

[Gxgolfer]

Bump for those interested or want to add.

[slicer365]

) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

The UST V2

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

Fujikura

Mitusbishi Rayon

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

Mitusbishi Rayon----->Bassara or Diamana

and not a deal where Mitusbishi specially makes a shaft for Nike, but more the real deal

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

Fujikura

Mitusbishi Rayon

Aldila

Grafalloy

Graphite Design

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

Yes, but if I can justify the price then sometimes price isn't an object.

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)? less than 100 (see above)

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch? NVS

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch? NV

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions.

 

I agree totally with short sticks, but I'll expand on it, how about charging a little extra to the buyer for a variety of colors. For example, say the buyer doesn't like the Green NV, but would perfer a neon blue or yellow, it would make sense for the company to offer this option at an extra charge. This probably wouldn't cost effective to the company, but at least you'd have choices. I'm a strong believer in looks vs. performance.

 

Opti-fit would be great if all OEM companies would participate. They need to go ahead and pay royalties to Callaway and adopt this technology. Also extend the offering for FAIRWAY WOODS, HYBRIDS, AND IRONS (if possible).

[abewley]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

 

UST

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

 

grafalloy or Aldila

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

 

vs proto

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

mitsubishi, fujikura,aldila, grafalloy, UST, accuflex, harrison

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

 

no

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

 

$150-175

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

 

grafalloy pro launch, aldila nvs

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

 

mitsibishi diamana blue, UST V2, grafalloy comp NT

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions?

[BrisVegas]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

Diamana

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

Fujikura

 

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

UST

 

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

Fujikura, Mitsubishi, UST

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

Yes

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

no consistent pattern. last couple have been cheap (Graf Blue) but this time am trying premium (Accra SC75)

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

NVS, Prolaunch

 

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

Fujikura Speeder 757, UST V2, Accra

[raidernut1234]

1) This year, which shaft brand do you believe has been the most popular on the PGA Tour?

Not Sure, my guess would be Graphite design For Woods. True Temper for irons

 

2) What golf shaft brand is the hottest at retail?

Graphite Design Woods. Project X for irons

3) Which shaft brand would you like to see most in an OEM head?

Accuflex Creation for $ 100 upgrad :drinks: LOL.

4) In your opinion, what are the top shaft companies (in order of position)?

Fujikara, Graphite Design, UST, Accuflex(rising fast) woods

Aldila VS, Accuflex HL, UST V2 Hybrids

True temper, undisputed irons since they bought RP

 

5) Do you buy a shaft based on price?

Performance/value/price

 

6) Which category best describes your spending habits on golf shafts (less than $100, $150-175 range, or more than $200)?

$ 125 is pushing it. I don't have connections or a sponsor.

 

7) What shaft is for players seeking a higher launch?

GD Prolaunch Blue, Aldila NVS, Bassara, Most stock Driver shafts, Accuflex Evo Light

8) What shaft is for players seeking a lower launch?

GD YS 7>, Aldila NV, Fuji Speeders, Diamana Any Board, GDProlaunch Red, Accuflex Creation/evolution

 

9) Any other comments/suggestions?

Great site :cheesy: , keep up the good work... my I suggest members posting their INDEXES, and their style of play in their signatures so readers have an idea of the type of player they are getting feedback from. I know it's on their honor, but that's what this site is all about...Right?!