Diamana Golf Shaft? I'm looking at a new driver (TaylorMade R7) with a shaft as follows:
MITSUBISHI RAYON DIAMANA 83 GRAPHITE SHAFT - R Flex
I'm about 90 swing speed and hit my current driver about 220 yards in the air (not including roll). I know that Diamana makes a great shaft. I have no problem with a lower launch shaft but my concern is that the 83g shaft seems to be more of a fairway wood or hybrid shaft. TaylorMade standard for a driver with Diamana would be 63 Gr. How will the heavier shaft affect feel, ball flight, ect? It's a good price but is it because of an odd club / shaft marriage that won't work for most golfers?
I appreciate any helpful input and I will select a best answer. Thanks!
James C177 replied: "The Diamana is definitely a high quality shaft and is used by many pros including Vijay Singh. Some pros and lower handicap players use heavier shafted drivers with a 83g.shaft. I would not recommend a driver with that kind of weight for your swing speed. A more traditional 65g shaft will help you increase your swingspeed and get better overall distance. Your consistency hitting drives may suffer as well. It's too heavy a shaft and like you said it won't work for most golfers. Why spend money for a club that you will probably not be able to hit well?"
Golf shaft question???? I recently bought a Nike Sumo driver (2007 model) and I was wondering if I should get a different shaft for it
My swing speed is around 80 mph so I use a Regular Graphite shaft.
The Nike Sumo came with a Mitsubishi Diamana Regular Graphite shaft.
Anyone know any good shafts for me???
jo replied: "y not go to golf shop and find best onre for u and ur give good advice good luck finding one all the best good luck with golf too"
Louis K replied: "As long as its a regular graphite shaft you should be fine.Take it to the range and if you are hitting it fat then I would change it to a steel shaft with regular flex."
manunitedgolfer replied: "I would NOT reccomend a steel shaft for a driver. Graphite is widely accepted as the norm these days and provides extra clubhead speed. For an iron, a swing of around 65mph usually qualifies you to use a steel shaft, however in a driver, flex of shaft is more important:
Common shaft flexes include:
Lite/Senior
Regular
Stiff
EX. Stiff
However, professional advice should be taken, as there are many other factors involved in finding the right shaft but as a general guide:
A shaft that is too strong (stiff) will send the ball trajectory lower right or left.
A shaft that is too weak (flexible) will send the ball trajectory higher right or left."
Mizer replied: "Since you just bought the driver and are thinking about changing the shaft already, I assume you must not be happy with it. I would suggest taking it to a pro-shop or club-fitter that has a launch monitor. Assuming your swing is okay, they should be able to find a shaft that fits your swing."
thrdroc04 replied: "Your swing speed would be indicative of a regular or senior flex shaft. Something that might be needed if a different kick point. That is the part of the shaft that bends. If your having trouble getting the ball higher in the air, get a high kick pointed shaft and if your ball is too high, get a lower kick pointed shaft."
Gol4dude replied: "That shaft is fine. You should change to a stiff shaft though when your swing speed gets to the high 90's."
STEVE S replied: "i would go for slightly stiffer,graphite is more flexible than the steel equivalent so reg graphite is more flexy than steel reg"
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