Blueboard Blasphemy?

[Armypilot84]

I have been gaming the 913 D2, with the Mitsubishi Diamana Blueboard in Stiff flex, since early June. I love the feel of the driver and the shaft, but I have been pretty inconsistent with it at times. What really concerns me is that I can spray it both ways with it (but mainly left recently.) my misses aren't nasty hooks or slices, just pushes and pulls that carry OB. Now I am a 9 handicap so my swing is anything but perfect, but I have always been a really consistent driver of the golf ball, hitting it laser straight all the time. My tempo is always very consistent and it feels that I am putting good swings on the balls I am spraying. I hate blaming the shaft because I fear I will be stoned by wrx'rs for blaspheming the Blueboard which most on this site put on a Jesus like pedestal. I never thought I swung hard enough to play an X-Stiff shaft, but maybe that will help with my consistency. I love the feel of the Blueboard but wouldn't be opposed to experimenting with a RIP Phenom 60. (I don't have the money to buy another Blueboard.)

 

Anyone think the Blueboard just might not be a good fit for me? Anyone with a driver SS around 95-100 have success using a X-stiff shaft? I don't need to be farther up the fairway I just need to be in it first.

[SatelliteGuy]

What's your ball flight like with the Blueboard.... Would some more/less height help?

[Armypilot84]

I would say my ball flight is pretty optimal, can be a bit on the high side sometimes

[Dill Pickleson]

Sounds like your swing is too awesome for a blueboard.

[SatelliteGuy]

Kinda hard if you have good ball flight and your misses are both sides..

[SurfinTurf]

Marked "x5ct" ?

[Armypilot84]

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Marked "x5ct" ?
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Huh?

[SurfinTurf]

[quote name='Armypilot84' timestamp='1381023164' post='7958693']
[quote name='SurfinTurf' timestamp='1381021901' post='7958591']
Marked "x5ct" ?
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Huh?
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Like so.

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Is the 63, 73 or what have you followed by "x5ct"?

IMO the 63 g4"t in stiff was not good. Just my 2 cents.

[Stuart_G]

[quote name='Armypilot84' timestamp='1381017265' post='7958315']
Anyone think the Blueboard just might not be a good fit for me? Anyone with a driver SS around 95-100 have success using a X-stiff shaft? I don't need to be farther up the fairway I just need to be in it first.
[/quote]

Well it's certainly clear something about the club most likely isn't a good fit for you. There is certainly no such thing as a perfect shaft that fits everyone so it's not even close to being blaspheming :-). But a lot more goes into fitting besides the shaft. It could be the weight (swing weight and/or static weight), the length or something else about the head that's causing an inconsistent swing. I doubt it's the flex but it could be something about how the shaft feels when you load it. You seem to imply the previous driver was very consistent for you. If that's the case, what was it? What shaft, what flex, SW, length, etc... The more we know about what has worked, the best chance of anyone making a useful recommendation. Fitting is really a trial and error process so getting fit by a knowledgeable fitter is always the best way to go.

[Armypilot84]

[quote name='Stuart G.' timestamp='1381052604' post='7959721']
[quote name='Armypilot84' timestamp='1381017265' post='7958315']
Anyone think the Blueboard just might not be a good fit for me? Anyone with a driver SS around 95-100 have success using a X-stiff shaft? I don't need to be farther up the fairway I just need to be in it first.
[/quote]

Well it's certainly clear something about the club most likely isn't a good fit for you. There is certainly no such thing as a perfect shaft that fits everyone so it's not even close to being blaspheming :-). But a lot more goes into fitting besides the shaft. It could be the weight (swing weight and/or static weight), the length or something else about the head that's causing an inconsistent swing. I doubt it's the flex but it could be something about how the shaft feels when you load it. You seem to imply the previous driver was very consistent for you. If that's the case, what was it? What shaft, what flex, SW, length, etc... The more we know about what has worked, the best chance of anyone making a useful recommendation. Fitting is really a trial and error process so getting fit by a knowledgeable fitter is always the best way to go.
[/quote]

My previous driver was an original R11 with the stock Fuji Blur shaft in it, it was also a Stiff flex.

[RJD]

What is the weight of your driver shaft? in the next generation series blueboard, the Kai'li, the 60 stiff did not work out well for me, but the 70 stiff really did work well and felt great.

[Armypilot84]

[quote name='SurfinTurf' timestamp='1381024811' post='7958789']
[quote name='Armypilot84' timestamp='1381023164' post='7958693']
[quote name='SurfinTurf' timestamp='1381021901' post='7958591']
Marked "x5ct" ?
[/quote]

Huh?
[/quote]

Like so.

[attachment=1901963:image.jpg]

Is the 63, 73 or what have you followed by "x5ct"?

IMO the 63 g4"t in stiff was not good. Just my 2 cents.
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Its the 62 x5ct. The one with the sissy a$$ flowers on it. (Im really not sure what Mitsu was going for there.)

[Armypilot84]

[quote name='RJD' timestamp='1381068711' post='7960179']
What is the weight of your driver shaft? in the next generation series blueboard, the Kai'li, the 60 stiff did not work out well for me, but the 70 stiff really did work well and felt great.
[/quote]

I was just thinking about the weight of the shaft. I do have the 62 g. Im pretty sure my Blur was heavier than that.

[golfingchuck]

You have the S+ series. It's not the original blueboard, it's supposed to be a version newer. I don't like the S+, just doesn't feel or play the same as the original blueboard.

If you really like the blueboard you should give the UST VTS line of shafts a try or maybe the matrix black tie

[Armypilot84]

[quote name='golfingchuck' timestamp='1381071340' post='7960341']
You have the S+ series. It's not the original blueboard, it's supposed to be a version newer. I don't like the S+, just doesn't feel or play the same as the original blueboard.



If you really like the blueboard you should give the UST VTS line of shafts a try or maybe the matrix black tie
[/quote]

That makes sense. The pro who fitted me said it was the newer version of the Blueboard. I had an older TM with a UST in it, and I was not a huge fan. I have heard a lot of good things about the Black Tie though

[RainShadow]

[quote name='golfingchuck' timestamp='1381071340' post='7960341']
You have the S+ series. It's not the original blueboard, it's supposed to be a version newer. I don't like the S+, just doesn't feel or play the same as the original blueboard.

If you really like the blueboard you should give the UST VTS line of shafts a try or maybe the matrix black tie
[/quote]
I was going to ask if this was really about the S+. I have a 913 D2 and started withthe stock S+ and had the same issues. Hit some really long drives with ir but kinda sprayed it quite a bit as well. I've put other shafts in it (Xcon5, OG whiteboard 63s) and didn't hit it as wildly unless I made a bad swing. With the S+ it seemed like sometimes even good swings went weird places.
I have another driver with the OG Blueboard 63s in it and it just feels tighter. Alot tighter. Also have the 73s in a 3 wood and it has the same feel and characteristics.
I think the + line is a "low rent" version, since MRC now has another line out that looks to perform much like the original.

[Armypilot84]

[quote name='RainShadow' timestamp='1381202098' post='7968601']
[quote name='golfingchuck' timestamp='1381071340' post='7960341']
You have the S+ series. It's not the original blueboard, it's supposed to be a version newer. I don't like the S+, just doesn't feel or play the same as the original blueboard.

If you really like the blueboard you should give the UST VTS line of shafts a try or maybe the matrix black tie
[/quote]
I was going to ask if this was really about the S+. I have a 913 D2 and started withthe stock S+ and had the same issues. Hit some really long drives with ir but kinda sprayed it quite a bit as well. I've put other shafts in it (Xcon5, OG whiteboard 63s) and didn't hit it as wildly unless I made a bad swing. With the S+ it seemed like sometimes even good swings went weird places.
I have another driver with the OG Blueboard 63s in it and it just feels tighter. Alot tighter. Also have the 73s in a 3 wood and it has the same feel and characteristics.
I think the + line is a "low rent" version, since MRC now has another line out that looks to perform much like the original.
[/quote]

Thanks for the great info. I was hoping I wasn't the only person who was having a little trouble with the S+. My experience is identical to yours. My misses are coming on really good swings. My main beef with it is that the misses tend to be big misses. Not slices or hooks, but pushes and pulls (mainly pulls) that seem to keep drifting.

The more research I do on this Mitsubishi S+ plus shaft; the more I see people are are disappointed with its performance, particularly compared to the original Blueboard. I think I'm gonna give the Phenom a shot next season.

[VGJeff]

[quote name='Armypilot84' timestamp='1381521502' post='7988399']
[quote name='RainShadow' timestamp='1381202098' post='7968601']
[quote name='golfingchuck' timestamp='1381071340' post='7960341']
You have the S+ series. It's not the original blueboard, it's supposed to be a version newer. I don't like the S+, just doesn't feel or play the same as the original blueboard.

If you really like the blueboard you should give the UST VTS line of shafts a try or maybe the matrix black tie
[/quote]
I was going to ask if this was really about the S+. I have a 913 D2 and started withthe stock S+ and had the same issues. Hit some really long drives with ir but kinda sprayed it quite a bit as well. I've put other shafts in it (Xcon5, OG whiteboard 63s) and didn't hit it as wildly unless I made a bad swing. With the S+ it seemed like sometimes even good swings went weird places.
I have another driver with the OG Blueboard 63s in it and it just feels tighter. Alot tighter. Also have the 73s in a 3 wood and it has the same feel and characteristics.
I think the + line is a "low rent" version, since MRC now has another line out that looks to perform much like the original.
[/quote]

Thanks for the great info. I was hoping I wasn't the only person who was having a little trouble with the S+. My experience is identical to yours. My misses are coming on really good swings. My main beef with it is that the misses tend to be big misses. Not slices or hooks, but pushes and pulls (mainly pulls) that seem to keep drifting.

The more research I do on this Mitsubishi S+ plus shaft; the more I see people are are disappointed with its performance, particularly compared to the original Blueboard. I think I'm gonna give the Phenom a shot next season.
[/quote]
[quote name='Armypilot84' timestamp='1381521502' post='7988399']
[quote name='RainShadow' timestamp='1381202098' post='7968601']
[quote name='golfingchuck' timestamp='1381071340' post='7960341']
You have the S+ series. It's not the original blueboard, it's supposed to be a version newer. I don't like the S+, just doesn't feel or play the same as the original blueboard.

If you really like the blueboard you should give the UST VTS line of shafts a try or maybe the matrix black tie
[/quote]
I was going to ask if this was really about the S+. I have a 913 D2 and started withthe stock S+ and had the same issues. Hit some really long drives with ir but kinda sprayed it quite a bit as well. I've put other shafts in it (Xcon5, OG whiteboard 63s) and didn't hit it as wildly unless I made a bad swing. With the S+ it seemed like sometimes even good swings went weird places.
I have another driver with the OG Blueboard 63s in it and it just feels tighter. Alot tighter. Also have the 73s in a 3 wood and it has the same feel and characteristics.
I think the + line is a "low rent" version, since MRC now has another line out that looks to perform much like the original.
[/quote]

Thanks for the great info. I was hoping I wasn't the only person who was having a little trouble with the S+. My experience is identical to yours. My misses are coming on really good swings. My main beef with it is that the misses tend to be big misses. Not slices or hooks, but pushes and pulls (mainly pulls) that seem to keep drifting.

The more research I do on this Mitsubishi S+ plus shaft; the more I see people are are disappointed with its performance, particularly compared to the original Blueboard. I think I'm gonna give the Phenom a shot next season.
[/quote]

I too had problems with the D2 and S+ Stiff. Felt like I couldn't fine the center of the club face. Put in an original Blueboard and so far it's much better.

[TigerStrong]

It's you...you know it's you

The shaft is great and you love it when you pound it straight but you're just grasping for air at his point.

The face angle at impact is inconsistent and you're in to out one time then out to in next time...build a reliable face angle at impact followed by a consistent swing path...the shaft is great

[jewofgolf]

62 s is watered down a great deal. Try to get one with 63/73/83 x5ct (not g4t).

Not saying the 62 won't work, but 62 is weaker and I would expect greater dispersion compared to real deal.

[RocketballzTP]

You need to pick a shaft that doesn't have a firm tip profile. The Blueboard and UST both have firm tips. The Blur does not. It is not a coincidence that you liked the Blur over the others.

Stay far, far away from the Black Tie and RIP Phenom. Those will be worse than what you have.

Here are a few mid to mid-soft options for you:

Aldila Rip [i]Beta[/i] 60
Matrix Rul 60
Diamana i-limia (Redboard)
Motore Speeder VC 6.0
Matrix White Tie
Aldila Tour Blue