Low spin driver shafts 2012 summer

Hey golf nuts im trying to do some shaft experimenting in my driver. Firm mid section and low launch, low spin is the norm for more control. Cobra is actually releasing a 48 driver called the long tom for 2012. In a relatively short time, kbs shafts have been adopted by top pga tour professionals and the custom department of every major manufacturer. Each series of shafts was tested by one of four different golfers. I currently have an ust axivcore tour green shaft, mid launch low spinning shaft, feels ok. The main difference is stiffness, as a shaft not stiff enough will lag in an. This is probably a holy grail type question, but is there a driver shaft that gives a midheight, tight dispersion, but lowers spin.

Its hard for me to tell without seeing you actually swing but the shaft might not be kicking right for you or you may be adding loft and flipping at impact causing the loft to increase. Aldila launchspin chart use this chart to compare launch and spin characteristics of the latest aldila shafts. However, since this is glg or, if youve ever read any of my yahoo. The golfer hit five good shots with each shaft, using the same driver head and ball for every shot they hit. Understanding golf shaft launch and spin true fit clubs.

I wasnt certain that i even should be there as i have shave 1. Taking a look at popular driver shafts on the pga tour. It has created a driver shaft that has a very low spin rate. Driver shaft usage on tour can be a bit unpredictable, with some players testing. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if. I have an ott motion and build similar to craig parry. Generally speaking a shaft itself wont lower spin, the driver head, angle of attack and where you strike the ball have a far greater impact on spin than the shaft. To get an increase in dynamic loft while keeping spin low, we have to change angle of attack.

I hit up on the ball quite well and generate low spin off the tee with driver and 3 wood. Some of that i think has been caused by a grip problem that i just figured out yesterday. Kim braly signature kbs tour shafts was formed in early 2008 and has rapidly become the fastest growing steel shaft brand in the industry. Wr holder 391,yards world long drive champion 2011,2012,2014,2015, 2017. Thirdly, you should look at the shaft length of your driver. The skinny when titleist released the ts2 and ts3 drivers last summer, the company believed those two clubs could deliver more distance and forgiveness to the vast majority of golfers. In actual fact the best driver shafts can add a remarkable number of yards to. Most amateurs neglect to focus on the type of golf shaft they are buying when acquiring a new driver, instead focusing on brand name and other frills associated with the club. By mrdb, july 1, 2012 in clubs, grips, shafts, fitting.

A number of variables influence how a shaft will perform for a given individual, and some of those variables arent easily quantifiable. Before your next tee time, get prepared, informed, and educated on the very best golf gear, equipment, gadgets, and items that you never knew you needed. Nov 26, 2012 this driver also received a nod from ian regarding a hot face. The reason a high lofted driver hits the ball high is because it puts more backspin on the ball. This, however, allows golfers to play aggressively without worrying that they will have the ballooning. We are often told with modern drivers how that to maximise distance we are looking for a high launch angle with low spin. Need help with which shaft for my epic driver page 2. While a typical shaft series includes threetosix materials, the tensei ck series combines 11 different prepreg materials, including our low resin content l. Hey guys, felt youd probably be interested in my findings. Jasonp is right, there really isnt such a beast that exists.

Tried quite a lot of shaft, but this combo seems to be rare. The fubuki alpha 65 gram is the stock shaft in the 2012 adams fast 12 ls driver. Both were designed aerodynamically to reduce drag, which helps golfers create more swing speed, and both were designed with a thin, hot face to generate higher ball speeds. Vortec technology minimizes wake turbulence at the back of the club for a faster, more stable swing. The new ts4 driver is an ultra lowspin design, which titleist says will produce about 300 rpm less spin compared to its current models. My greensinregulation have gone up by 50% because i am hitting shorter irons into the green. I have found it to be a mid to low mid launching golf shaft design. But i had some time to kill yesterday, so wandered over to the local golf retail store. Mid to high launch low spinning shafts general equipment. Dec 07, 2011 tech talk top of the line low spin shaft shootout. Mar 01, 2016 aldilas feel a little bit stiffer and come out low with less spin. Nov 28, 2017 for a while now, golfers have heard about the high launch and low spin shaft that is almost a unicorn. Im curious what some of the best high launch low spin driver shafts are that some of you would recommend. This shaft should allow you to add loft to your driver head for higher launch with low spin.

Finding the right shaft is a highly individualized endeavor. Ian is the most knowledgeable and passionate fitter i had been around and before long i was peppering him with all my questions and concerns regarding equipment. Tech talk top of the line low spin shaft shootout golfwrx. It also produces a penetrating launch angle, ideal for strong hitters who dont want to lose control of the ball. There are so many variables, that club fitters and players alike almost have to have a 6th sense to determine what is the best shaft. Golf ball fitting helps you choose the best golf ball for your game. Top of the line low spin shaft shootout japanese golf clubs. Answers, you should know im going to use a lot more than just one word. Email for help choosing the correct aldila shaft for your game. This summer i had the privilege of meeting expert club fitter ian fraser from modern golf in toronto, canada. Myth low spin shafts are always lower spinning than high spin shafts. If youre in a hurry and just want to find the best driver shafts in 2020, then we.

I usually have to hit anything more than a 7 in is if i do something real wrong with the driver or on a long par 4. We feature lightweight drivers like the adjustable weight traverse microlite driver adjustable between 182190g, the integra sooolong 175 175 grams, lightweight shafts from fujikura, mitsubishi, aldila, graphite design, aj tech, ust, matrix, grafalloy, graman, harrison, and sk fiber. May 14, 2009 mid to high launch low spin quality shaft if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. It is a mid launchlow spin performance graphite golf shaft that optimizes the maximum performance and efficiency of spin and launch angles at various swing. If you swing 8085 mph you probably dont need a low spin shaft. Recommendations for a high launchlow spin driver shaft. In 2 of our tests, the difference between low spin and high spin shafts was less than 2% or 40 rpms. Michigans boyne golf resortanchor to americas summer golf capital. All titleist golf balls are low spin off the driver, with a minimal difference between all models. I have always loved the look and feel and sound of titleist drivers. As a side note the new cobra amp driver often came up in our discussions regarding both low spin and hot heads and it seemed to be a favorite among many of my students this summer. However, when we simply increase the loft and keep everything else the same, we increase the spin rate, which doesnt fit in with our high launch, low spin idea.

For those who dont know me, my tempo is pretty slow and i dont load the shaft too aggressively. Reduce the spin rate on your driver pga professional robin symes explains how to lower your spin to get a lower ball flight, and increase your distance with a driver. The practical facts about spin and shaft design golfwrx. It is a mid launch low spin performance graphite golf shaft that optimizes the maximum performance and efficiency of spin and. I currently game tensei pro white 60 s in my driver and tensei pro white 70 s in my 3 wood with great results. Long drive is a competitive sport where success is derived by hitting a golf ball the farthest by. There is consistently less spin and a better angle for hitting the ball. Getting a better trajectory is expected when you buy one of the best driver shafts on the market and this specific option certainly does not disappoint. The reason for lower lofted driver heads is to greatly reduce back spin. Lowest launching and lowest spinning iron shafts golfwrx.

Jul 28, 2010 hey guys, felt youd probably be interested in my findings. Shafts are typically identified by launch or trajectory characteristics in five categories. For nongolfers or those just starting to get into the sport it can seem almost impossible that the design of the shaft will have much effect on the overall swing of the user. That makes the adams fast 12 ls driver a unique value proposition. New dragonfly technology uses ultrathin crown sections to save 8 grams of weight to optimize cg and moi. Any suggestions on mid to high launch driver shafts that have low spin. On the other hand, 2 tests showed that the shafts labeled low spin. We mentioned stability and controlled spin and that is achieved by the low torque which adds on more stiff feel. I have this shaft in my fw and my di, and really like it in both of those clubs which i will often use to hit low shots on tighter hold. Best 5 low spin drivers 2016 for any business inquiries contact.

This is a low spin driver shaft with a highly responsive tip section which helps to increase the swing speed and the draw bias. That task becomes even more difficult within a narrow category like low spin shafts. How do the fubuki shafts and the px tour issue shafts compare. Golf ball fitting find the best golf ball titleist. Choosing the best shaft for your game the golfworks. I dont see the purpose of a low driver shot in todays game, unless you dont feel like hitting a 3 wood and you try to bunt a driver out there. Sure a shaft bend profile might help with your angle of attack and strike but id suggest getting a trackman lesson and seeing your numbers and working from there. In any event i was asked to hit a 7 iron and i hit it pretty well. One of the most difficult aspects of fitting today is choosing the best shaft for a player. This driver also received a nod from ian regarding a hot face.

The best 2019 driver and shaft combinations dlance. Attend a titleist ball fitting event or use our online golf ball fitting tool today. A low spin stiff profile and a low launch is an advantage for the strong, seasoned golfer. The following shafts are the ones that have worked pretty well for me in the past, especially when i was playing more regularly and had around 110mph clubhead speed. For a while now, golfers have heard about the high launch and low spin shaft that is almost a unicorn. This product is reminiscent of the 915d4 drivers that were a lowspin option in the 915dseries of drivers. Top of the line low spin shaft shootout japanese golf. With such a small difference in spin rates between models off the driver. This can be a huge plus for professionals and hardhitting amateurs alike, but. As far as technology is concerned, the ping g ls tec driver shares many of the same features that are incorporated into the g. Understanding golf shaft launch and spin is the key to choosing the correct shaft for your swing dynamics.

So im just wondering about any other driver that i can get in a low loft and low spin. With a high launch and low spin, the shaft is geared for those. If there are any good low spin shafts i would like to know as well, thanks. Either they fly high without balloning kbs tourpjx or they start low and spin up in the air dg.

Best high launch low spin driver shafts toronto golf. Is there an iron shaft that keeps the ball low without much ballooning. What you want to look for is a higher launching shaft that feels more stable read. Sep 05, 2015 reduce the spin rate on your driver pga professional robin symes explains how to lower your spin to get a lower ball flight, and increase your distance with a driver. Typically 75 gram shafts but smoother tempos can play lighter weights.

Just because a tour players driver spin is in the low 2000rpm range does not mean that if yours isnt, you have a spin problem that is harming your game. Mitsubishis diamana series with the r, b, and w shafts, being high, medium, and low spin, respectively. It is promoted as delivering high launch and low spin. Your ball needs a minimum amount of spin to stay up in the air to promote carry. Across all swing speeds, the lower a ball is launched, a higher spin rate is needed to. Evolution of high launch and low spin clubs, grips. Some players will see this chart and think they need to shop for stiff tip shafts in s or x,and only complicate their misery.

The new titleist ts4 driver was designed to significantly reduce spin off the tee and encourage a lower launch angle without sacrificing speed or stability. The chart is only helpful in showing the advantage of keeping the spin down if you have a swing speed in excess of 100 mph, which is beyond the average. With todays adjustable drivers, making the right shaft choice is even more important than ever before. In the driver, i could definitely feel the increased weight in the tip almost made it feel like the club. Dec 26, 2016 as we expected, our results dont suggest any absolutes. Mar 10, 2015 myth low spin shafts are always lower spinning than high spin shafts. You may not hit anything better then what you are playing, but you. Apr 29, 2004 this is probably a holy grail type question, but is there a driver shaft that gives a midheight, tight dispersion, but lowers spin. Any swing under 95 mph benefits from higher ball flight with as much carry as possible. The atmos tour spec black features a stouter and heavier profile ideal for faster swing speeds seeking a low launch, low spin profile.

Yesterday i went to the range with my driver and about 8 top of the line, low spin shafts. Thp tv decided to go straight to the source and discuss this topic with a top shaft. In 3 of 7 tests, the shaft that produced the lowest spin was labeled high spin. Dec 14, 2016 although swing has a major affect on spin, there are many shafts that can help bring the spin number down. Evolution of high launch and low spin sign in to follow this. I can get the ball around 300 yards with this driver but i tested a titliest 915d3 with 8 degree loft and could get that out there a good 315 consistently. The lessened spin and the longer ball flight make the fujikura vista pro 60 an ideal upgrade for any. There are so many variables, that club fitters and players alike almost have to have a 6th sense to determine what is the best shaft for their game. The reason a ball goes high is because the ball has a lot of spin.

On the other hand, 2 tests showed that the shafts labeled low spin actually did produce significantly lower spin. With the fukikura options, the speeder profiles are pretty solid some are classic for a low spin, low launch slightly heavier shaft. Thereby, allowing you to better fit your customer while offering a point of differentiation from other shafts available. Jun 23, 2009 best high launch, lowspin driver head. Side spin is obviously bad and you can try to counter it through a low spin head or shaft but that will only really be contained through a lessonswing improvements.