With a high launch and low spin, the shaft is geared for those searching for extra stability. I like my current driver but the carry distance on the launch monitor is around 280 with 3700rpm. Some people prefer a high launch and spin driver shaft, while others prefer low launch and spin. Working with a titleist thursday for a ts driver can pay dividends for the next 35 years over a driver that is not the best fit today. For players who need more control during driver swings lowlaunch, lowspin shafts are perfect. Mitsubishis diamana series with the r, b, and w shafts, being high, medium, and low spin, respectively.
Aldilas rogue silver driver shafts have low torque 3. Low launch low to mid launch mid launch mid to high launch high launch. Who is the graphite design tour ad di golf shaft for. These characteristics help to create the ideal rainbow flight which maximizes carry distance without sacrificing accuracy. The best 2019 driver and shaft combinations dlance. If you asked the questions regarding dynamics do you think my post was aimed at you so therefore it doesnat apply and you can take you sensitivity somewhere.
The tip to butt ratio and the tip load and butt load deflection analysis shows it to be a high launch high spin design consistent with what graphite design is saying about the shaft. These are regular flex, and the day i played was a touch wet. Dec 26, 2016 might have been interesting to see a few shafts thrown in are categorize as more mid launch and mid spin. Low mid high launch spin low mid high launch spin kbs hirev 2. This video i test a high launch shaft against a low launch shaft and. A stiffer midsection of project x hzrdus black shaft provides more stability and improved control. The lessened spin and the longer ball flight make the fujikura vista pro 60 an ideal upgrade for any. Ultra light driver shafts mitsubishi grand bassara. This week he tackles low spin drivers, the best forgiving irons, and taylormades new original one mini driver.
A convincing argument could be made that if improving accuracy is more important than adding distance, opting for a higherspinning driver could be a smart choice. Not a fitter, but with ss low spin as you need some spin to keep it in the air. Custom golf club fitting studio toronto, canada featuring. I like my current driver but the carry distance on the launch monitor is around 280 with 3700rpms of backspin and launch angle between 11 and 14 with a ball speed of 165170. The purpose is to create a high launch with a spin which is low to moderate, achieved through the softest butt section in their lineup with mediumfirm tip and midsections. A heavier shaft will definatley get a penetrating ball flight as well as lower tradjectory. If you look at the chart above of shafts available for titleist drivers in 2015, you can see a pretty linear slope from low launch and spin to high. Although swing has a major affect on spin, there are many shafts that can help bring the spin number down. So it sounds to me that if your driver was well fit, and youre still looking for high launchlow spin, its probably just a matter of you hitting it a little bit low off. Shafts are typically identified by launch or trajectory characteristics in five categories. High launch vs low launch shafts the real difference. Improved design of this golf driver shaft means improved stability which doesnt sacrifice the smooth feel, the feature that makes this model the most popular. The accra new tour z 85 shaft is a low spin shaft that comes with an. Line 1 with its high launch and mid spin are good examples of what you might get from a jpx emetal or nike sq dymo.
This does carry the risk that you may miss an optimal setup. I explain a lot of this with videos, visuals and drills in the strike plan series. With new driver launches in that market the taylormade m5. I recently tested the r11s and the rbz drivers with a number of shafts. The matrix ozik xcon series of shafts are designed to provide high launch conditions with low spin. I am simply providing the latest data extracted from the stateoftheart s3 shaft profiler to more accurately compare certain shafts to one another so that my readers. It would be interesting to see how shafts that woudlnt necessarily fit the category of low spin might out perform the selected test group of products, probably not on the whole, but on an individual basis. How do the fubuki shafts and the px tour issue shafts compare. Now, should you launch the ball too high and with too much spin, you might move into a lesslofted driver with a firmer, heavier shaft profile and higher kickpoint i. Driver distance secrets what manufacturers wont tell you duration.
The key to that low torque is the ultrahightensile strength of the carbon fiber. Your preference of ball flight will then determine the selection on head and shaft. Dec 21, 2019 best for slower swingers who hit it high. Low launch, low spin 3 wood shafts general equipment. Taking a look at popular driver shafts on the pga tour.
Low launch, low spin shafts clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. Firm mid section and low launch, low spin is the norm for. If you look at the chart above of shafts available for titleist drivers. Technically speaking, low launch speed is suitable for a. My suggestion is get fitted with an experienced fitter. I currently have an ust axivcore tour green shaft, mid launch low spinning shaft, feels ok. The low spin rate also helps you remain in control when playing in the wind. I can hit lower but it takes way to much manipulation in my swing to achieve a consistent strike. The guys who are complaining that this is just another article for bombers might not understand that optimum launch conditions change by ball speed. The best 2019 driver and shaft combinations dlance golf. Recommendations for a high launchlow spin driver shaft.
The tour ad bb blue bullet wood shaft model is designed to promote a lowmid launch angle and lower ball spin. Sep 07, 2016 looking for a low launch and low spin driver shaft. For a higher launch and low spin, i like the aldila nvs. Technically speaking, low launch speed is suitable for a player with high speed and tempo. Radix new matrix hd s 70 stiff flex driverfairway shaft 46. Low launchlow spin shaft comparison utilizing s3 hodson. Firm mid section and low launch, low spin is the norm for more control. High launch vs low launch shafts the real difference youtube. A couple of guys at oems have told me that when theres a serious need to cut spin, its their go to shaft. Any suggestions on mid to high launch driver shafts that have low spin. I have an s in my cobra l4vx and itas sweet, although i have a feeling iad be better off putting my spare x flex in an l4vf head.
Understanding golf shaft launch and spin dlance golfd. The best way to determine whether a lowspin driver is best is to work with a customfitter and try a lot of clubs and shafts. There is consistently less spin and a better angle for hitting the ball. Your ball needs a minimum amount of spin to stay up in the air to promote carry. However, i also hit up on the ball 510 degrees, allowing that high launch, low spin combo and maxing out distance. So it sounds to me that if your driver was well fit, and youre still looking for high launch low spin, its probably just a matter of you hitting it a little bit low off of the heel that is causing a bit of a spin spike. There is no such thing as a low spin low launch shaft, just as there is no such thing as a high launch high spin shaft. The 8 hottest driver shafts of 2018 on the pga tour golfwrx. Low launchlow spin shaft comparison utilizing s3 disclaimer in these following posts i am not promoting nor knocking any particular shaft line or shaft manufacturer.
See how an online golf lesson with michael can help your golf game. I am looking for a shaft that is low launching with low spin for one of these. This shaft should allow you to add loft to your driver head for higher launch with low spin. This entry was posted in 2016 models, driver shafts, jim achenbach, mitsubishi chemical, ultra light driver shafts on august 19, 2016 by russ. Might have been interesting to see a few shafts thrown in are categorize as more mid launch and mid spin. Jan 02, 2019 with a high launch and low spin, the shaft is geared for those searching for extra stability. Best low launch low spin driver shaft sportapprove.
Heres the best driver shafts you can buy 2020 guide. I also asked the pertinent qas first for latter adjustment. Jun 28, 2008 page 2 of 2 low spin, low launch driver shaft. Low launchlow spin shaft comparison utilizing s3 hodson golf. Low mid high launch spin low mid high launch spin kbs tourv flex r s x tip. Line 2 with high launch and low spin is an example of yonexs nextage type ti and prgrs gn502. You can pick them up pretty cheap at the aldila closeout store link below. Looking for a low launch and low spin driver shaft. Project x hzrdus black 75 driver is a ready to play shaft. Grafalloy bimatrix if you fancy a colourful custom upgrade then check out the tour prototype, as used by bubba watson in his pink ping g driver. This week he tackles lowspin drivers, the best forgiving irons, and taylormades new original one mini driver. For those that dont want to spend the big money, fuji pro tour spec is the one jb holmes uses in driver and fairway. This golf shaft is for the player who is seeking a premium quality highlaunching lowspin shaft with the ultra smooth glassy feel that has become uniquely intertwined with graphite designs tour ad brand. Understanding golf shaft launch and spin true fit clubs.
I heard the matrix white tie was a high launch, low spin shaft. Understanding golf shaft launch and spin is the key to choosing the correct shaft for your swing dynamics. Swapping shafts and reselling the pieces you dont use will be a low cost alternative. Down at callaway, which was an eye opening experience we were hit with the bomb that shafts dont matter in the least, strike matters, shaft not so much. They are also popular among tour pros, and can be pretty useful for golfers that tend to hit the ball a little bit lower in the face. The best 2019 driver and shaft combinations dlance golfd. High launch shaft vs low launch shaft how much difference is. Most of the shafts i named are available in various weight brackets thanks very much. Mid to high launch low spinning shafts general equipment. Fairway woods launch and spin tourspecgolf golf blog. Ive only played them once so far, and results are mixed.
The same categories apply to the spin characteristics. Currently have the callaway xr pro driver with the stock stiff flex shame on me swing speed is 1117. Each series of shafts was tested by one of four different golfers. Jan 11, 20 the shafts are listed from top to bottom in the chart for highest to lowest launch lowest spin characteristics so that you can see how the tip stiffness of the shafts becomes the key element for offering a progressive lowering of the launch and spin for the same driver head. Driver shafts are usually identified by their launch and spin characteristics. If you swing 8085 mph you probably dont need a low spin shaft. Use our fitting wizard to find the right driver shaft for you. The shafts are listed from top to bottom in the chart for highest to lowest launchlowest spin characteristics so that you can see how the tip stiffness of the shafts becomes the key element for offering a progressive lowering of. Best high launch low spin driver shafts toronto golf. Graphitic carbon fibers to provide the ultimate in performance from a mid launch, low spin profile. Mar 10, 2015 myth low spin shafts are always lower spinning than high spin shafts. On modern shafts in general, gobeski remained straightforward. If you look at the chart above of shafts available for titleist drivers in 2015, you can see a pretty linear slope from low launch and spin to high launch and spin. Nows the time to swap steel for graphite in your iron shafts.
Low spinlaunch shaft clubs, grips, shafts, fitting the. The popularity of lowspin drivers has grown considerably, particularly for people that tend to hit the golf ball harder or have a faster swing speed. The practical facts about spin and shaft design golfwrx. Myth low spin shafts are always lower spinning than high spin shafts. The driver head is a low spin head which explain the lower launch angle now. The best 2019 driver and shaft combinations true fit clubs. Typically 75 gram shafts but smoother tempos can play lighter weights. Jan 16, 2019 the popularity of low spin drivers has grown considerably, particularly for people that tend to hit the golf ball harder or have a faster swing speed.
Jun 28, 2008 the aldila nv protopype fits the bill for low launch, low spin. 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. However, i also hit up on the ball 510 degrees, allowing that highlaunch, lowspin combo and maxing out distance. In the speed range it is designed for, that is what will optimize distance. These two fw are focused on carry and max distance. Low spinlaunch shaft clubs, grips, shafts, fitting.