Content filed under the ultra light driver shafts category. We know from testing that a ball that launches close to 17 degrees, and with little spin usually less than what most amateurs create will give our golf ball big carry distances and still have some roll as well as a. Grant waite and joseph mayo show how the correct spin loft and spin loft orientation can help you gain significant distance off the tee. Sorry but the low spin, high launch shaft is a mythical beast that only exists in the marketing world, not in reality. Low spin driver shafts clubs, grips, shafts, fitting the sand trap. The matrix 7m3 shaft is a low launch, low spin shaft that i recently hit and i found it to be true to form, but fairly. Understanding golf shaft launch and spin true fit clubs. Answers, you should know im going to use a lot more than just one word the shaft has one main job to do. The best 2019 driver and shaft combinations true fit clubs. Only played a couple of rounds but i seem to have a lot better control. Kbs has completed their matrix of carbon fiber shafts with a driver shaft. Hey guys, felt youd probably be interested in my findings. The fubuki z shafts are designed for golfers who want a stable shaft that promotes a low spin, highlaunch ballflight.
Will not work with the anser, g25, i25 driver heads plays 45 inches installed. That task becomes even more difficult within a narrow category like low spin shafts. Low launch, low spin 3 wood shafts general equipment talk. This is close to the average tour players driver length but slightly shorter than some of the retail driver lengths. The purpose of this article is to get you to start believing it. Mar 14, 20 a couple of guys at oems have told me that when theres a serious need to cut spin, its their go to shaft. Oct 16, 2014 what is interesting is that where the ball was struck on the face, influenced the spin, launch and ultimately the distance that the shot traveled.
Up until recently shafts do not have a major reduction affect on spin. You can expect to have a smooth swing with evenly distributed weight, which always makes hitting the ball easier to control. Surely a shaft this light was likely to have a low number. New for 2014, graphite design introduces the newest addition to the tour ad. One of the common ways to look to reduce spin is to put a low spin shaft in the driver. You may not hit anything better then what you are playing, but you. The best combination for better players is a high flying, low spinning ball for maximum driver distance and higher spin on iron and pitch shots to produce better shot control and stopping ability. How much do you really know about the shaft in your driver. With the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver, callaway has addressed a big issue with lowspin, highdistance drivers. Will not work with the anser, g25, i25 driver heads. I have a matrix 7m3 in the driver, 8m3 in the 3wood, and hm3s in the hybrids.
I think the hibore is a high launch low spin driver. 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. In 3 of 7 tests, the shaft that produced the lowest spin was labeled high spin. The tip resists twist at impact while the higher torque in the mid and butt restore feel.
This is close to the average tour players driver length but slightly shorter than. Low launch, low spin 3 wood shafts general equipment. The lessened spin and the longer ball flight make the fujikura vista pro 60 an ideal upgrade for any. Go ahead and add some loft to your driver, and let the fubuki z help do some work in reducing spin, thus helping you hit the ball farther and straighter. Nippon shaft has revolutionized the golf game, making its shafts the defining component of the ultimate obsession. Evolution of high launch and low spin clubs, grips.
Jasonp is right, there really isnt such a beast that exists. Quick question if i have a low spin driver head and fit a high spin shaft what would be the result. The only other option that would be okay for distance would be low launch, high spin. A low spin loft value will help you minimize back spin and. How does low spin with your driver affect the trajectory. When people say low spinning irons are they generally referring to traditional blades. Hi all, i am a new member on this forum and this is my very first post. The lessened spin and the longer ball flight make the fujikura vista pro 60 an ideal upgrade for any driver. Since our inception in 1995, fujikura composites america has been at the forefront of design and development to produce the worlds best golf shafts. Thats an incredibly difficult question to answer, but that didnt stop us from trying to find out.
Now the black tie is low spin low launch but you can get other shafts. Top of the line low spin shaft shootout japanese golf. Dec 14, 2016 although swing has a major affect on spin, there are many shafts that can help bring the spin number down. Thats the question we set out to answer when we asked 12 different shaft manufacturers to provide us with what each believes is the lowest spinning shaft in its lineup.
Kbs has done a very good job of maintaining this stiffness rating across weights. Nothing new there, but the shafts do accentuate a higher trajectory with a midspin profile. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The shafts are labeled with a weigh and a category. By launching the ball high with low spin, i was able to create 310 yards of distance with just 107 mph of clubhead speed. What are the spin and launch numbers that do not please you. 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. Ultimate stability, control, low spin, and long distance. Page 4 of 4 best low spin drivershaft options in peoples experience posted in golf equipment. Best high launch low spin driver shafts toronto golf.
The range across all testers was 333 rpm to 1076 rpm on an individual basis. However, since this is glg or, if youve ever read any of my yahoo. Interestingly tom wishon states, from his testing, that the difference between the highest spinning shafts and the lowest spinning shafts is only 700 rpms. Lighter shafts 55 to 65 grams but launch and spin depend on swing characteristics and attack angle. I remember the lads at ppgl telling me that ap2s spin a fair bit. What you want to look for is a higher launching shaft that feels more stable read. When people say lowspinning irons are they generally referring to traditional blades. You may have heard that with a driver you want to launch the ball high and spin it low. With this much spin, the ball rises too rapidly, flies higher and shorter than it should, and then has very little roll. A number of variables influence how a shaft will perform for a given individual, and some of those variables arent easily quantifiable. Since manufacturers have found a recipe for distance highlaunch, low spin, forgiveness had to be sacrificed. It was july 2014, and i was at pings hq in phoenix. Understanding golf shaft launch and spin is the key to choosing the correct shaft for your swing dynamics. Graphite design added a light weight shaft to the popular tour ad line in 2014.
The t1100 is the lowest launching and spinning shaft in the hzdrus. Finding the right shaft is a highly individualized endeavor. Modern balls with multiple layers can produce different spin rates on each type of shot. Best low spin drivershaft options in peoples experience page 4. Nov 23, 2016 by launching the ball high with low spin, i was able to create 310 yards of distance with just 107 mph of clubhead speed. Callaways 2017 robotic testing on perfect strikes yielded a 250300 rpm reduction. Hey golf nuts im trying to do some shaft experimenting in my driver. How the tour players hit it 2030 years ago but that wont work now because of the modern ball characteristics. Each series of shafts was tested by one of four different golfers. How to reduce your driver spin on tee shots youtube.
In the context of a direct effect, the shaft only has the potential to add to whatever your swing delivers for dynamic loft at impact. We mentioned stability and controlled spin and that is achieved by the low torque which adds on more stiff feel. Taylor made sim driver custom shaft options fairway golf blog. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Oct 11, 2007 i think the hibore is a high launch low spin driver. Evolution of high launch and low spin clubs, grips, shafts. High spin vs low spin drivers we are often told with modern drivers how that to maximise distance we are looking for a high launch angle with low spin.
Page 4 of 4 best low spin drivershaft options in peoples. The fujikura speeder evo blue 2014 was the first shaft to use. These pro shafts provide the player mid launch, mid to low spin, and a great feel in the. There is consistently less spin and a better angle for hitting the ball. Evolution of high launch and low spin sign in to follow this. May 08, 2014 you can absolutely have a high launch, high spin scenario just as you can have a low spin, low launch scenario, both would suck for distance. Jul 28, 2010 hey guys, felt youd probably be interested in my findings. I have been playing a diamana ahina 80 x shaft in my cobra s91 pro degree 3 wood for quite a while but now i am looking to change to an even lower launching and lower spinning 8090 gram shaft in the hope that it will improve my accuracy and maybe also give me a little extra distance since i. Low launch low spin drivershaft combo help the hackers. Your new for 2017 shaft might have been manufactured in 2014. Moving the centre of gravity in this way promotes a hotter launch, low spin and faster ball speed. This is a low spin driver shaft with a highly responsive tip section which helps to increase the swing speed and the draw bias. Top of the line low spin shaft shootout japanese golf clubs.
They are illustrated in the image above starting from the orange circle and working up to the blue circle. Jan, 2014 quick question if i have a low spin driver head and fit a high spin shaft what would be the result. I need some help dialing in a new driver shaft for a jetspeed 10. Looking to purchase a rogue driver but finding the right shaft fit has been a challenge. Best low spin drivershaft options in peoples experience. If you want to truly understand golf shafts, register for an annual.
Best low spin driver i know it all depends on the player, conditions, shaft, etc. Jan 16, 2019 want to know what the best low spin driver of 2019 is. For those that dont want to spend the big money, fuji pro tour spec is the one jb holmes uses in driver and fairway. One of the worlds three largest golfclub shaft manufacturers, the company made its. Spin rates on some golf shots exceed 5000 rpm, a level that can reduce the distance of a drive by 20 yards or more.
This shaft should allow you to add loft to your driver head for higher launch with low spin. Only played a couple of rounds but i seem to have a lot better control over my drives. Oct 24, 2014 with the callaway big bertha alpha 815 driver, callaway has addressed a big issue with low spin, highdistance drivers. These pro shafts provide the player mid launch, mid to low spin, and a great feel in the hands. The major problem with these drivers was the lack of forgiveness. Page 1 of 4 best low spin drivershaft options in peoples experience posted in golf equipment.
Learn how to improve your tee shots with reduces spin and longer tee. I have the opposite problem that 95% of golfer have i need a shaft to help me increase my spin rate. We decided to put the taylormade m5, callaway epic flash sub zero, cobra f9 speedback and ping g400 lst head to head. With the fukikura options, the speeder profiles are pretty solid some are classic for a low spin, low launch slightly heavier shaft. Probally has something to do with center of gravity and moi. When i hit stock shafts off the shelf, my driver spin rates are anywhere between 15502000. Mygolfspy university launches shaft u powered by fujikura. Taylor made sim driver custom shaft options fairway golf. Myth low spin shafts are always lower spinning than high spin shafts. Again, we are extremely impressed with these pro tour spec shafts, and feel that they are an outstanding value for someone looking for a low to mid launching shaft with low spin characteristics. This entry was posted in 2014 models, driver shafts, fujikura, kirk james mk golf technologies, mark vallier mk golf.
Want to know what the best low spin driver of 2019 is. The key feature is the aerodynamic design on the sole to promote less drag and faster clubhead speed which produces faster ball speed for more distance. 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. Although swing has a major affect on spin, there are many shafts that can help bring the spin number down. 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. The higher carbon fiber content of these shafts enhance both the stability and smooth feel provided by the bend profile. In 2 of our tests, the difference between low spin and high spin shafts was less than 2% or 40 rpms. Discover the difference a fujikura shaft will make to your golf game. Taylor mades new driver for 2020 is the sim drivers. Shafts are typically identified by launch or trajectory characteristics in five categories. Sidespin 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. Super lowspin drivers were all the rage at the time. Your ball needs a minimum amount of spin to stay up in the air to promote carry. Tech talk top of the line low spin shaft shootout golfwrx.
October 16, 2014 spin rate and the driver october 16, 2014 andrew rice. Mar 10, 2015 myth low spin shafts are always lower spinning than high spin shafts. Mar 01, 2016 aldilas feel a little bit stiffer and come out low with less spin. Another complicating factor is the physical structure of a golf shaft. 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. 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. I am currently in the market for a new driver and shaft and was thinking i need to. Slightly higher lofted drivers but not necessarily draw biased as there are a lot of better golfers with low handicaps in this category. I know my 712mbs w hardstepped r300 superlites spin less well, dont go as high as my 712ap2s. This 2014 composite driver shaft from true temper, released under the. The fubuki z shafts are designed for golfers who want a stable shaft that promotes a lowspin, highlaunch ballflight. Im curious what some of the best high launch low spin driver shafts are that some of you would recommend. View fullsize i was recently teaching an accomplished senior golf professional and he happened to hit three very interesting consecutive shots. The average spin difference between the highest spinning and lowest spinning shaft on an individual basis was 687 rpm.
If you swing 8085 mph you probably dont need a low spin shaft. I was at a place called golf tec today checking out new shafts. For those who dont know me, my tempo is pretty slow and i dont. Similar to the impact the speed pocket had on the performance of the rocketballz fairway and rescue clubs, taylormade engineers believe sldrs. This entry was posted in 2014 models, driver shafts, fujikura, kirk james mk golf technologies, mark vallier mk golf technologies on december. Go ahead and add some loft to your driver, and let the fubuki z help do some work in reducing spin, thus helping. Made from pitch 70 ton carbon fiber and 40 ton bias layers. Aug 01, 2014 how to reduce your driver spin on tee shots. With their forward center of gravity, they were helping golfers optimize their launch conditions beyond their wildest dreams.
Yesterday i went to the range with my driver and about 8 top of the line, low spin shafts. Stock shafts for 2016 selected aldila rogue blacksilver. Our mission is to bring joy to all golfers by improving their game and maximizing their potential. That can be mitigated by having a low torque tip combined with a higher torque mid and but. Use our fitting wizard to find the right driver shaft for you. More piercing ball flight with less spin than i had in my ping i15 with a 60g xstiff shaft. 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. Mitsubishis diamana series with the r, b, and w shafts, being high, medium, and low spin, respectively. Jul 10, 2014 i still remember the first time i hit pings g30 driver. On the other hand, 2 tests showed that the shafts labeled low spin actually did produce significantly lower spin. Ive recently had a fitting on trackman that identified my driver spin was 31003500rpm generally. How does low spin with your driver affect the trajectory of a.
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