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changed shafts in my driver - ball flies way differant
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Changed my shaft in my driver from a Aldila HM Tour stiff to a Aldila NV stiff after snapping it at the driving range (thread posted on here a few weeks back) My driver is 7.5°, I got this because my previous driver would go way too high for my liking With the old shaft on my current driver, it would get nice distance ( my average decent drive would be around 270-290) and decent height. Now with the new shaft in it, I get similar distance (maybe a bit more if I really strike it sweet) but the trajectory is much much lower. Having only played one round with it, it was windy too, i didn't mind it as it keep low'ish and out of most of the wind, but I found it hard to cut corners on some holes because of the low flight
Would just changing the shaft have this much of a effect, or have
I changed because I was only hitting irons for 3 weeks? Playing on saturday so it will be interesting to see how it goes
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Maybe NVS profile is closer to HM Tour. 7.5° is very flat. You tee it up high?
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yeah, pretty high I guess, always have hit tee shots high of the tee
I would say at a guess that my ball when tee'd up would sit
at least a full ball height of the ground
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Using a 7.5deg driver when playing off 14 is not going to help your game... Match a higher lofted driver with a good shaft and you will be much more accurate. Alot of the Pro's these days are using 10deg drivers with properly matched shafts...
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Why won't it help my game? I hit this thing straighter and further than any other driver that I have used?
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7.5 degs is far less forgiving than say a 10deg in <u>general...</u> what have you hit of higher loft that was not as accurate?
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You must have a lot of putts then if you consistently hit it 270-290 and straight.
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Chris, The height you get is probably the result of a swing issue, and I find it hard to believe a 7.5° driver is the best option, maybe go and see a fitter in your area. Also, who replaced the shaft? Replacing a stiff shaft with some other stiff shaft does not mean much in terms of keeping the club the same. The person whop replaced the shaft should have explained all this to you.
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So,assuming your swing has remained the same, nothing has changed but the shaft. How can a shaft impact on launch angle and/or trajectory? It can be bent more or less forward at impact and some will say it can effect spin to a worthwhile degree. What features play a role in that? Bend profile? Weight? I don't really know without looking it up. Anyone? Or, assuming the layoff from hitting woods had no impact, your swing has changed because of the shaft change. How could the shaft directly or indirectly change your swing? Feel. MOI, Total Weight, Swingweight? I don't know. Anyone?
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Ha... a couple of things may have happened.
1. Your old shaft was a softer flex. Even though it said S or R
or whatever Either way you are rooted. As for loft - up to you... but higher loft is more forgiving than the low loft. You are usually better off with a high loft and a heavier shaft. But you seem to hit it 20-40m past me so what do I know ?? Enjoy
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Some interesting posts, thanks guys I'll try and answer all of your questions! My driving, I'd say about 60% would hit the fairway, with the rest not too far from the fairway. I have the odd bad hook. I tend to hit 2 iron of the tee if its a par 4 under 400m, or if its a bit tight on the fairway
Other drivers I have hit in 9 or 10° The Cobra 460 Fspeed I liked, that is why I went with a similar shaft when mine broke As for putting and chipping - this is a part of my game I am trying to work on. Not being a member anywhere has seen my practice consist of only a driving range. Only chance I get to practice chipping and putting is when I play a round. Currently I have applied to become a member of my local club, and am waiting to hear back. Its pretty normal for me to three put most holes, or a chip and two puts. So yeah, I would say I have allot of puts. I will make a tally on the weekend and see how I go. I am going to see how my driver goes, I think its more of case of me swinging it a little differant compared to a few months back when I got the driver. Add to the fact that I have never had a lesson in my life, I wouldn't be surprised if I have changed something silly in my setup The only help I get is now and then the pro at my driving range has a bit of a wonder up and down the range, every time he watches me he has always just nodded and smiled and carried on I get three free lessons as part of the membership package, and its a differant pro too who I have known through a mate of mine for quite a while
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This is the same sort of crap you get when going in to most golf shops. What's your handicap? No you couldn't possibly hit that club. I've been hitting 7.5° drivers since i was off 21 and now i'm down to 10. These generalisations don't fit everyones game. Daacha
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True, driver for me is a 'feel' club, allot like a putter. If it feels $%#@, then it does not give me any confidence. To hit a good drive you need to be pretty confident that its going to go where you want it too
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perhaps what should be said is that using a 7.5 driver is most likely, not going to give you the best results. if you read the facts, a robot swinging at 110MPH will hit a 9deg driver longer than a 7 deg driver...you have to have a lot of swingspeed to get the right conditions to launch a 7deg driver properly. not saying its not possible but unlikely.
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Yeah, I see your point. But, I'm also sure a robot swings differantley to me too! I will see how I hit it on the weekend
Anyhow, back to my original question - will a shaft change alter
the trajectory of a drive?
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the answer is yes, shafts can alter ball flight. But, loft will do it to a much greater extent. If you still dont like the new flight after a while you'll need to make a decision. Try another shaft in that head that might get back your old flight, go up in loft with the nv or similar shaft, get a whole new driver or change your swing. proly more options but now ive gotta EAT!
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Chris, Shaft profile will have a very large influence on ball flight and trajectory.
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I will see how it flies on the weekend! Thanks
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Have you been on a launch monitor to see if its really giving you the best results possible? I very much doubt you would be getting the most from your driver.
There are exceptions to every rule though.
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No Smooth i haven't been on a launch monitor but while i can send them 250-260 and in the direction i aim i'll stick with my off the shelf, factory fitted, stock shafted, 7.5° TM510. BTW for those who don't have access to a launch monitor, try your mates drivers which would have different lofts and shafts. At least this will help you decide what doesn't work for you.
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Hitting 290 metre low boring darts with your driver is the least
of your problems!
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very true I need to work on my game from 100m's in
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The NV's a notorious(high kick point)low ball
flight,shaft.
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No problems with height on the weekend Had a hit at the range beforehand, was teeing of a bit to far forward on my front foot. Nice height and distance now, just got to get it straight now!
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