55 grams

[nuke99]

Are 55 grams too light for a 110+ swinger?... There is very little roll...

Sometimes i hit them straight like an arrow.

Sometimes I wanna break it in two.

[ThinkingPlus]

Are 55 grams too light for a 110+ swinger?... There is very little roll...

Sometimes i hit them straight like an arrow.

Sometimes I wanna break it in two.

In general, most folks with swing speeds as high as yours tend to favor heavier shafts than 55 grams. The reasons are probably many, but the primary one being it is difficult getting a shaft that light to have the stiffness and lower torque that higher swing speeds tend to need. So higher swing speeds would tend to spray the ball around a bit or balloon it very high with the really lightweight shafts.

That being said, however, only your results really matter. If you are getting the performance you desire from the lighter weight shaft then play it and win. If you wish to optimize then I would always recommend a good fitter and a launch monitor session (preferably outdoors).

[nuke99]

Seems like too much spin Thinking plus.. I think your right..

The ball landed and checked up like a pitching wedge even I am using an Stiffed v2 tipped an inch. Though the carry is really easy to get long...

Will get myself fitted with titleist soon.

[Toolish]

I assume you are talking driver shaft.

Are you 100% sure you are not flipping it at all?

Loft and clubhead?

[nuke99]

I guess I am not...

9.5 Titleist 905R

[Toolish]

If it is stopping on a dime with that combo I would think there is probably some flip there.

Have you been on a launch monitor?

Either way a heavier stiffer shaft will lower the spin and probably be easier to control...lighter one may work for you though...weight is really a feel thing. Swing weight may be a bit off with a shaft that light, but that can be fixed!

[ThinkingPlus]

Seems like too much spin Thinking plus.. I think your right..

The ball landed and checked up like a pitching wedge even I am using an Stiffed v2 tipped an inch. Though the carry is really easy to get long...

Will get myself fitted with titleist soon.

A good launch monitor session with a qualified fitter will give you a pretty good picture of what is going on. It does sound like you are generating a bit too much spin, but you'll find out for sure. I'm guessing (as if I was qualified to make such a guess ) that you will end up with a shaft more in the mid to high 60 grams (maybe low 70s). It will probably be a little lower torque to tone the spin down.

Actually if you like the V2 feel, it might work out well in the next heavier version. As you go up in weight with the V2, the ball flight will come down a bit and the spin should as well (a little lower torque value in the heavier weights). If you can get that without the boardy feel some low torque, tip stiff shafts have then you should be in good shape. Your fitting will help you decide what is best. Good luck!

[nuke99]

Thanks Tool.. Will check my swing again, if i can get my video to work..I know my error is mostly OTT and cut and duck hook if I flipped my wrist.


Thanks Steph, I will try lower torque.. I did not have any problem with lower torque 75S v2 905R, however, that trajectory is not forgiving for me, much too low . I read that you got a 7 * or so on a 55 V2 S.... and Lorena ocha uses a 7.5 G5 with her diamana 55 S. thats why I was so keen to try out the 55 gram ... Its easy to have long carry, but easy to overaccerate or go out of plane as well.

[ThinkingPlus]

Thanks Tool.. Will check my swing again, if i can get my video to work..I know my error is mostly OTT and cut and duck hook if I flipped my wrist.


Thanks Steph, I will try lower torque.. I did not have any problem with lower torque 75S v2 905R, however, that trajectory is not forgiving for me, much too low . I read that you got a 7 * or so on a 55 V2 S.... and Lorena ocha uses a 7.5 G5 with her diamana 55 S. thats why I was so keen to try out the 55 gram ... Its easy to have long carry, but easy to overaccerate or go out of plane as well.

It is an 8* SMT Spectrum. Remember though that I don't generate the kind of swing speed you do. I only crank up to ~95 (on a good day) or so. I get away with the 8* because I naturally launch high (maybe some kind of compensation in my stroke, but don't know for sure). I do know for sure that I have a tendency to hang back on my right side just a touch which would help explain the higher launch. Have fun with the fitting and LM session. They are always interesting affairs.

[EdZ]

Thanks Tool.. Will check my swing again, if i can get my video to work..I know my error is mostly OTT and cut and duck hook if I flipped my wrist.


Thanks Steph, I will try lower torque.. I did not have any problem with lower torque 75S v2 905R, however, that trajectory is not forgiving for me, much too low . I read that you got a 7 * or so on a 55 V2 S.... and Lorena ocha uses a 7.5 G5 with her diamana 55 S. thats why I was so keen to try out the 55 gram ... Its easy to have long carry, but easy to overaccerate or go out of plane as well.

The diamana 55 is in a class by itself. One of the few/only shafts that can handle a high swing speed at that weight. They are way too expensive IMO.