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Well after trying a number of new drivers (r11s, razr fit, classic, rbz tour, titleist 910d2, cobra amp) looking for the magic elixer that would fix my woes with the driver, i began to realize that nothing offered any real substantial improvement for me. After reading endlessly on here about getting fitted and having the right shaft I began to research shafts of all shapes and sizes. Based on my swing numbers I decided that a Fubuki Alpha 60s or an ADDI 6s would be the shaft for me. No I did not get fitted for financial reasons and my inability to have a truly repeatable swing.
I couldnt find an Alpha or ADDI for a reasonable price that didnt already have a tip on it (going in a Launcher Comp head) but I found an AD EV 6s for cheap on my local craigslist. After reading that the EV is essentially a DI with a little higher spin I decided to go for it.
The results have been amazing so far. I have a 108mph ss and coming from a R Flex oem Cleveland shaft that went left when I went for it and right when I laid back I couldnt have asked for much more. Long and controlled is the simplest way to describe it.

Now to the point of my post:
After my apparent success with the driver I find I am questioning the shafts in every other club now. I am now researching project x and kbs iron shafts and spinners for my wedges. Also a ADDI 7s for my 5 wood.

What have I done? Have I just stumbled over the edge of an expensive (but glorious) cliff on the way to game improvement? Have you guys found that once you replace a shaft that you just cant stop? My poor marriage...lol
 
Welcome to the underbelly of the golf world!! LOL

hackin
 
I just toppled over that cliff myself this year! I have 3 shafts for my TM SuperTri! And I'm going to experiment with some different graphite shafts for my irons!!! Luckily, I don't have my home golf workbench set up yet. Otherwise, I think I'd be at that workbench, and my wife would think she's a widow!!!

IT'S A SICKNESS, I TELL YA!!!
 
Good luck. I've gone through the Fubuki K, AD DI and now Ilima this year in one driver. I've alternated drivers from my G15, FT-5 and 910 with other various shafts. It's just fun and expensive hobby.

I also changed my irons to KBS Tour. I'm not a big believer in wedge shafts, yet. I'm a high enough spin player as is. I think I'm going to go ahead and schedule a proper fitting for my backup irons, which will likely become my gamers next year.
 
I've played four different sets of iron shafts this year, so I understand where you're coming from. It's a pretty quick and easy thing that you can do to experiment and can be fairly cheap.
 
Yup it is addicting. For the most part it's a good hobby that can be done without breaking the bank.
 
I'm in the same boat however I did change the shaft in my wedges. Played them for the first time this weekend. I went from the OE Titlest (True Temper) to the KBS black nickel wedge shafts. I loved the fell of them and the ball flight was perfect for me. I also understand the feeling about not wanting to get fitted because you believe the swing is not consistent enough. I thought the same thing but went for it anyway and I was glad I did.
 
Definitely addicting. This is the main reason that I ponder adjustable drivers. Just haven't found one that I like yet...
 
I'm in the same boat bro.
I'm gaming a Titleist Diamana Kai'li 65 Reg. and feel that a move towards something a little stiffer is in order.
The pondering begins
 
JonD said:
Definitely addicting. This is the main reason that I ponder adjustable drivers. Just haven't found one that I like yet...
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Yep, but count your lucky stars. As if you're like me, you'll be buying shafts you don't need or want.
 
JonD said:
Definitely addicting. This is the main reason that I ponder adjustable drivers. Just haven't found one that I like yet...
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Its why I jumped on the deal I got on my Fit. I love tinkering and am addicted as sin to it, its great.
 
Jman said:
Its why I jumped on the deal I got on my Fit. I love tinkering and am addicted as sin to it, its great.
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Yup that will be me again next year. I probably won't jump at a new driver for the remainder of this season. I just wish OEM's would get their adjustable sleeves out on the market. I'm dreading that Cobra will not and since that is my flavor of the month, that will be a downer if it happens like that.
 
ddec said:
Yup that will be me again next year. I probably won't jump at a new driver for the remainder of this season. I just wish OEM's would get their adjustable sleeves out on the market. I'm dreading that Cobra will not and since that is my flavor of the month, that will be a downer if it happens like that.
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I agree, TM has had it right and Cally is getting it now, I just hate that some don't make them available. Maybe Cobra will come around, would be awesome.

Had the Fit not been 100.00, I would have waited like you, in fact that was the plan. Oh well though!!
 
Jman said:
I agree, TM has had it right and Cally is getting it now, I just hate that some don't make them available. Maybe Cobra will come around, would be awesome.

Had the Fit not been 100.00, I would have waited like you, in fact that was the plan. Oh well though!!
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you can get the adapters for the AMP and older models at golfworks. But clearly this adapter is different so it's going to be a wait and see. I hope there is a version that comes out.
 
Jman said:
Its why I jumped on the deal I got on my Fit. I love tinkering and am addicted as sin to it, its great.
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Dude if I had gotten that deal, there is no way I would have turned it down... Ri-damn-diculous!
 
I love this thread.

67 shafts catalogued and counting.
 
I ponder new shafts all the time. If I had the money to get them or the means to put them in, I'd tinker all the time. Since Hawk put up that DIY Reshafting Irons thread, I will probably try to put a new set of shafts in my irons this coming summer when I go home because I'll do it myself.
 
Damaikis said:
I ponder new shafts all the time. If I had the money to get them or the means to put them in, I'd tinker all the time. Since Hawk put up that DIY Reshafting Irons thread, I will probably try to put a new set of shafts in my irons this coming summer when I go home because I'll do it myself.
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I have 3 different shafts for my TM SuperTri, and I'm trying out graphite shafts for my 2.0s. First up is a Miyaziki 59S. Then, maybe a Matrix Program or Aerotech....the list goes on and on and on......Like I said, "IT'S A SICKNESS".

And you, Super Tuna. 67 shafts and counting???? Seriously ill!!! LOL
 
I like Tuna problems. They usually can be gotten for cheaper
 
SW said:
I agree dude, I'm just waiting on him to not like those programs lol.
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haha like wild vultures? Tuna's problems are really cool, he's a genius at shaft-lore
 
I am in the same boat. I want to try a few shafts in my R11 driver and woods. Got a golftec fitting in 2 weeks so I will go from there but I just cant decide between the VTS, kuro kage, or many more
 
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