UST ProForce 65 driver shaft

[warbirdlover]

Experience needed

I just bought one of these in stiff flex off GS since they are only $29. This is the shaft Furyk continues to play in his drivers (5 years) since he knows it and what to expect. Well, maybe something similar. We all know they get some special stuff.

What are the characteristics, other then it's mid launch etc. I mean, does it work best loaded hard or smoothly and overall views and experiences from those familiar with it. Is it similar to the ProLaunch V2 series or different. Thanks ahead of time for any help.

[bag302]

This is a tip-stiff shaft which seems to give the best results to those with a fast transition. The flight for me is mid to low depending on the head.

 

Can't be afraid to go after it.

[warbirdlover]

Great. Thanks. (Just what I was hoping).

[JHR]

The ProForce 75 is one of my favorite shafts, i have it in several clubs and continue to use it.

 

Like stated, it creates a Low to Mid ballflight for me as well.

 

I use one in a 983K and think it is a perfect combination.

[alex_3underpar]

I use it in my Great Big Bertha War Bird Drivers (a 10*, and a 12* when I want a higher ball flight). I like it because I have a fast transition. I use a Pro Force 65 ATR in my Steelhead 7 wood for a high launch, soft landing approach shot.

[wakenwae]

I played the PF 65 stiff in a lot of different drivers and 3 woods and loved the shaft at the time. It is a tip stiff shaft which will reduce ball flight some but that would depend on the particular head loft and weighting. I have a PF V2 now and find that it is a little livelier and prduced a smaller dispersion. I see that a lot of guys with this shaft have found it to be boardy but my experience is not that. This could be just the particular shaft that I have or my swing characteristics but I do like that V2 a whisper better. Swing speed 110-115

[warbirdlover]

Tip stiff shouldn't reduce ball flight should it? The Graf blue is tip stiff and that goes a mile!!

[arkstorm]

When the ProForce 65 first came out it was one of the early tip stiff shafts. I played it in a few drivers and fairway metals and always had good results. I'm more of a hitter than a swinger though, and if memory serves me well, you really need to load this shaft heavily for good results. I think the advancements in shaft technology means there are shafts now which are more lively yet have a low torque like the ProForce. But at the time it was a great product.

[ande1rk]

I play the UST V2 in all my woods. I play the V2 65 in my R5 TP and love it. You can go after it all you want!

[DrSchteeve]

Tip stiff shouldn't reduce ball flight should it?

 

Yes, tip stiff should lower ball flight, all other factors equal.

[DrSchteeve]

65g V2 stiff was a marvelous performer for me. However, although I didn't find it boardy, I did find it harsh. VS Proto is providing most of what the V2 did but is MUCH smoother.

[naia73]

I have played the proforce 75 stiff in a titleist j for 6 or 7 years and it is by far the best graphite shaft I have ever played. Unlike a lot of shafts I know when the ball is hit where it is going. Very consistent. I get the most consistent flight with that shaft time after time. Great Choice

[warbirdlover]

Thanks for all the info. Now the BIG question... how similar is it to the V2 ProForce?

[Dyno]

V2 plays quite a bit softer with a softer lower midsection which is what gives it higher launch.

 

The big looping trace is Accuflex Evolution which is very stiff in the tip.

 

Read the graph as a % freq differenential on the X axis and beamlength on y axis. Butt is on left, tip on right. It's all based off PF65 stiff which is the straight line in the center.

[warbirdlover]

Now that is some cool software Dyno. Thanks.

[bogeymachine]

Agreed. Some cool info right there Dyno.

 

Thanks for sharing....

[Forte]

I swing fast and when I first got the shaft I would swing 50-75%. After when I started loading my swings 75%+ , the ball really flew. You really need to load the shaft.

[gunmetal]

Just put one in a Gemini II and tried it out today. I didn't keep track but I think I only missed like 2 fairways. Excellent disperssion and feel. Arguably the best $30.00 shaft out there.