Driver shaft recommendation

[njmartyn]

Need advice on a replacement driver shaft.
I have a Tensei av white, 75 stiff.
Ball flight is too low, direction is good.

I’m working on my swing but speed is currently around 90mph so just want to pick something up 2nd hand for now without breaking the bank until I’m ‘settled’ enough to go for a proper new driver fitting.

 

[GreiginFife]

Need advice on a replacement driver shaft.
I have a Tensei av white, 75 stiff.
Ball flight is too low, direction is good.

I’m working on my swing but speed is currently around 90mph so just want to pick something up 2nd hand for now without breaking the bank until I’m ‘settled’ enough to go for a proper new driver fitting.

If you like the feel of the Tensei then maybe look at the Blue. I picked up a Tensei Blue 55 1K in stiff for about £100 with a Titleist adapter fitted (others available). Mid launch, mid spin shaft and I like the flight just fine.

 

[Neilds]

For that swing speed maybe regular would be a better option?

 

[GreiginFife]

For that swing speed maybe regular would be a better option?

I'm around the same speed and the stiff works fine. His issue here might be the low launch, low spin White series.

Regular shaft for me and I slice it all day.

 

[Neilds]

I'm around the same speed and the stiff works fine. His issue here might be the low launch, low spin White series.

Regular shaft for me and I slice it all day.

Swing speed is on the cusp so just suggesting an option
As we all know, there is no standard for stiffness between different manufacturers

 

[GreiginFife]

Swing speed is on the cusp so just suggesting an option
As we all know, there is no standard for stiffness between different manufacturers

Yeah, get that which was why I suggested one within the same manufacturer range. I tried the white and the black and both were horrible. Low squirters was the only way to describe them.

 

[Neilds]

Yeah, get that which was why I suggested one within the same manufacturer range. I tried the white and the black and both were horrible. Low squirters was the only way to describe them.

You do know you can get medication for that nowadays?

 

[GreiginFife]

You do know you can get medication for that nowadays?

Take one Tensei Blue 55S, grip it firmly and call me in the morning…

 

[Imurg]

Agree with the Blue 55S...AV White 75s is a big boys shaft.....you need some heft to get that working.

 

[Oddsocks]

You do know you can get medication for that nowadays?

Or pay extra in some questionable late night establishments.

 

[jim8flog]

I am also in the field of thought that if 90mph is the driver swing speed you need to look at a reg.

You do not say which head but a lot of manufacturers now use the Fujikura Ventus Blue (the higher the number the lower the flight)and you an see quite a few on EBAY.

A couple of years back I went with Tensei orange (fitter recommended on a Ping) in reg as a good option (lower flight than blue and higher than white).

 

[Bratty]

The Tensei Blue is a good shout for sure. Even 65g might work, but 75g is too heavy a shaft in driver for most people.

 

[rulie]

The Tensei Blue is a good shout for sure. Even 65g might work, but 75g is too heavy a shaft in driver for most people.

Agreed. I have a 55g Tensei CK blue shaft in my driver, and love it!

 

[Paxo]

I'm around the same speed and the stiff works fine. His issue here might be the low launch, low spin White series.

Regular shaft for me and I slice it all day.

I think this might be my problem.

Currently playing an old Ping G20 with regular shaft and have a 50+ yard slice when I catch them well.

Is there any cost economical way to a) check my clubhead speed and/or b) try a stiffer shaft?

I'm in the market for a more modern driver but too tight to shell out on being fitted for a brand new one. Reluctant to jump in with a new one unless I can work out whether my slice is created by the shaft flex.

I draw my irons generally and those shafts are stiff.

 

[GreiginFife]

I think this might be my problem.

Currently playing an old Ping G20 with regular shaft and have a 50+ yard slice when I catch them well.

Is there any cost economical way to a) check my clubhead speed and/or b) try a stiffer shaft?

I'm in the market for a more modern driver but too tight to shell out on being fitted for a brand new one. Reluctant to jump in with a new one unless I can work out whether my slice is created by the shaft flex.

I draw my irons generally and those shafts are stiff.

Economical way would be go to American Golf for a “fitting” and hit some on their launch monitor to get your swing and clubhead speeds.

 

[Bratty]

I think this might be my problem.

Currently playing an old Ping G20 with regular shaft and have a 50+ yard slice when I catch them well.

Is there any cost economical way to a) check my clubhead speed and/or b) try a stiffer shaft?

I'm in the market for a more modern driver but too tight to shell out on being fitted for a brand new one. Reluctant to jump in with a new one unless I can work out whether my slice is created by the shaft flex.

I draw my irons generally and those shafts are stiff.

What exactly shaft do you have in it? Make, model and weight.
Regular and stiff aren't a single industry standard, so some heavy regulars play better than light stiff for some players.
You could try and find a 2nd hand stiff shaft with a Ping adapter and see how that works out?

 

[Paxo]

What exactly shaft do you have in it? Make, model and weight.
Regular and stiff aren't a single industry standard, so some heavy regulars play better than light stiff for some players.
You could try and find a 2nd hand stiff shaft with a Ping adapter and see how that works out?

 

[Paxo]

Economical way would be go to American Golf for a “fitting” and hit some on their launch monitor to get your swing and clubhead speeds.

Yeah I did consider that but feel a bit guilty getting a fitting for something I have no intention of buying.

 

[GreiginFife]

Yeah I did consider that but feel a bit guilty getting a fitting for something I have no intention of buying.

It’s AG, not much to feel guilty about.

 

[Bratty]

Yeah I did consider that but feel a bit guilty getting a fitting for something I have no intention of buying.

You can just ask them to try a couple of demo clubs without being booked in for a fitting. I've done it at a local range a couple of times