Taylormade V-Steel: Band of Brothers

[bbfifas]

The good ol V steel 5 wood does it again. Par 3, 190 into the wind (playing 215, my standard 5 wood). Have not hit the club in months but played for my 10 yard draw and popped it to 10 feet. Its like an old friend.

[hunterho]

I need a 4 wood to complete the set.

 

If you find them in bad shape, just take them somewhere and get them sand blasted. They come out great. It also takes a lot of the scratches and crap out of them. I did it with my 3 and 5 wood heads. Here is what the 3 wood looked like when finished:

 

How durable is the club after sandblasting? Did you put anything on for a finish? I am thinking about re-doing my V Steel woods.

[canadianrick]

I need a 4 wood to complete the set.

 

If you find them in bad shape, just take them somewhere and get them sand blasted. They come out great. It also takes a lot of the scratches and crap out of them. I did it with my 3 and 5 wood heads. Here is what the 3 wood looked like when finished:

 

That looks spectacular. I imagine the face can be left alone and the rest sandblasted, which I might like more. Either way, looks awesome

[jrwingate6]

I've played a V-Steel 3 wood for years. I even bought another slightly used one on Ebay just to have as a back up. In the past 6 years, I've tried replacing it 3 times, the latest with a M2. I ended up selling them and keeping my V-Steel in the bag.

 

Why is the V-Steel so damn good and why won't TM release an updated version. We should all send TM an email and tell them to bring back the greatest fairway wood ever made. Keep the sole design, give it some fresh paint and an adjustable shaft and then call it a day.

 

Seriously though, I love my V-Steel. It's the only club in my bag, I never have a bad shot with.

[hunterho]

After refinishing my Scotty putter I decided to follow chch3's lead and refinish the V-Steel 3 wood I purchased. Below are before, sandblasted and brushed nickel photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[azgreg]

Looks good. Now for a little paint fill of your favorite color and you're ready to go.

[No_Catchy_Nickname]

Very nice, hunterho.

[CactusGolf]

Thought I'd give this one a bump.

 

Currently have a M2 fairway and struggling with it off the fairway.

 

Has anyone gone from a modern M2/M1 and then back to a V-Steel? Any significant distance loss?

[VCGolfer79]

I switched from 13* V Steal to 15*M2 and its probably a 15-20 yard difference. Maybe try a higher launching shaft in the M2. The clubhead is a rocket launcher.

[blink3665]

Thought I'd give this one a bump.

 

Currently have a M2 fairway and struggling with it off the fairway.

 

Has anyone gone from a modern M2/M1 and then back to a V-Steel? Any significant distance loss?

 

I have a M2 HL. I've played around with the M2 vs the VSteel. The VSteel really looks good at address. I like the smaller head shape. However, that is about the only place where the VSteel wins over the M2 for me. The M2 launches higher and father than the VSteel for me. The forgiveness on off center hits is also better.

(YMMV)

[fettuccine]

Long time lurker. Recently purchased a blueboard shaft to put in my 4 wood vsteel. Wanted to know if tipping for a 4 wood should be the same as tipping for a 3 or 5 wood?

 

How much should I tip for this 4 wood on this shaft?

[Cwebb]

Long time lurker. Recently purchased a blueboard shaft to put in my 4 wood vsteel. Wanted to know if tipping for a 4 wood should be the same as tipping for a 3 or 5 wood?

 

How much should I tip for this 4 wood on this shaft?

 

It depends on the length and head weight that you want to build it at. In general, if you want to build it shorter....which would generally require more head weight, then go with a 5 wood trim. If you want to keep it longish, then a 3 wood trim or just a 1/4" less would be good

[CactusGolf]

Thought I'd give this one a bump.

 

Currently have a M2 fairway and struggling with it off the fairway.

 

Has anyone gone from a modern M2/M1 and then back to a V-Steel? Any significant distance loss?

 

I have a M2 HL. I've played around with the M2 vs the VSteel. The VSteel really looks good at address. I like the smaller head shape. However, that is about the only place where the VSteel wins over the M2 for me. The M2 launches higher and father than the VSteel for me. The forgiveness on off center hits is also better.

(YMMV)

Thanks! Sounds like a shaft change is in order for me. Found a Aldila Proto By You 60S shaft. The Black Tie was more than I can handle.

[wmblake2000]

Apologies if this is inappropriate, but I have a 13.5 vsteel in good shape that I am ready to pass along. PM me if you're interested.

[Joe85]

The third or fourth one I've found at Goodwill.

 

I am struggling with my swing right now and I'm think about throwing my 15 with Irod stiff in the bag for a change of pace.

 

 

[Liquid_A_45]

The third or fourth one I've found at Goodwill.

 

I am struggling with my swing right now and I'm think about throwing my 15 with Irod stiff in the bag for a change of pace.

 

21*? Did you buy?

[stangs2655]

I just got a RIP Phenom 80S .335 to put in my v steel 7wd paint break.

[No_Catchy_Nickname]

I just got a RIP Phenom 80S .335 to put in my v steel 7wd paint break.

 

Is the Tour model more open at address? I love my V-steel 7w. So much more reliable that a hybrid. I hit some great shots with my hybrid, but also some real shockers. With the 7w, I hit some great shots and some not so great shots, but no shockers.

[Joe85]

The third or fourth one I've found at Goodwill.

 

I am struggling with my swing right now and I'm think about throwing my 15 with Irod stiff in the bag for a change of pace.

 

21*? Did you buy?

 

 

It's a 15*, like the one I own (and one I previously sold on eBay).

[Full Melt]

After refinishing my Scotty putter I decided to follow chch3's lead and refinish the V-Steel 3 wood I purchased. Below are before, sandblasted and brushed nickel photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I don't say this often about golf clubs, but that is sexy! If I had the tools I would definitely do that with my v-steel. Such a solid club...

[VetteDoc]

Just picked up a 4 and 7 with GD YS-7+ shafts, can't wait to try them out tomorrow.

[stangs2655]

I just got a RIP Phenom 80S .335 to put in my v steel 7wd paint break.

 

Is the Tour model more open at address? I love my V-steel 7w. So much more reliable that a hybrid. I hit some great shots with my hybrid, but also some real shockers. With the 7w, I hit some great shots and some not so great shots, but no shockers.

 

I believe mine sits slightly open. It's such a good club out of the rough.

[ashpga]

I'm looking for a 3W that's easier to hit. Does anyone have a good shaft suggestion for this club?

[bobcat]

Perhaps the best Fairway sole plate ever! Just easier to hit than the other sole designs due to better turf interaction!

 

 

:golfer:

[farva]

Finally jumped in on the fun. I have never hit one before and curiosity got the best of me. Bought one on Ebay the other day, 15* with a Aldila NV xstiff shaft. Hoping to get out this weekend and give it a go.

[No_Catchy_Nickname]

Perhaps the best Fairway sole plate ever! Just easier to hit than the other sole designs due to better turf interaction!

 

 

:golfer:

 

It's the feel I love with mine. Just so pure.

[VetteDoc]

After hitting the 4 and 7 woods I'm a believer - the 7 wood is a definite keeper - I just hit it so strait and right around 215 yards.

 

I didn't hit the 4 wood as much and I think I'll have to spend a little range time with the 4 and my old 3 wood.

 

Anyone who makes it through 27 pages and hasn't made up there mind - just find some with the correct shaft and give them a try, you'll be glad you did!

[randyfitz]

Looks good. Now for a little paint fill of your favorite color and you're ready to go.

After refinishing my Scotty putter I decided to follow chch3's lead and refinish the V-Steel 3 wood I purchased. Below are before, sandblasted and brushed nickel photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That is simply beautiful. Do you do work for others? I would love my v steel to look like that.

[Joe85]

Looks good. Now for a little paint fill of your favorite color and you're ready to go.

After refinishing my Scotty putter I decided to follow chch3's lead and refinish the V-Steel 3 wood I purchased. Below are before, sandblasted and brushed nickel photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That is simply beautiful. Do you do work for others? I would love my v steel to look like that.

just sandblast it.

[hunterho]

Looks good. Now for a little paint fill of your favorite color and you're ready to go.

After refinishing my Scotty putter I decided to follow chch3's lead and refinish the V-Steel 3 wood I purchased. Below are before, sandblasted and brushed nickel photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That is simply beautiful. Do you do work for others? I would love my v steel to look like that.

 

If you have access to a sandblaster it's easy to do. I've done quite a few of theses including a Scotty putter I refurbished. It's just a hobby of mine.