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. Use our fitting wizard to find the right driver shaft for you. King ltd 2016 driver to set a new standard for lowspin, high moi heads. Recommendations for a high launchlow spin driver shaft. The lower spinning g model with the higher launching di shaft was the perfect combo for what i was looking for. I also asked the pertinent qas first for latter adjustment. Mar 01, 2016 theres so many to chose from and so many different options offered by each brand. The lower spin aspect of the shaft, also means the ball doesnt fly as high as. For the first time ever aldila has introduced a third profile to the rogue m. The same categories apply to the spin characteristics.
Another complicating factor is the physical structure of a golf shaft. The purpose is to create a high launch with a spin which is low to moderate, achieved through the softest butt section in their lineup with mediumfirm tip and midsections. This can make a 10 degree driver launch lower than 7 degrees not. Ping g, ping g ls tec, ping g straight flight tec performance. Firm mid section and low launch, low spin is the norm for more control.
How the tour players hit it 2030 years ago but that wont work now because of the modern ball characteristics. Low mid high launch spin low mid high launch spin ust mamiya elements chrome 59f flex a r xs tip. By launching the ball high with low spin, i was able to create 310 yards. The term refers to that region of a golf shaft at which the shaft exhibits the greatest amount of bend when the tip is pulled down. Ive only played them once so far, and results are mixed.
Low launch low to mid launch mid launch mid to high launch high launch. Mitsubishis diamana series with the r, b, and w shafts, being high, medium, and low spin, respectively. Any suggestions on mid to high launch driver shafts that have low spin. Down at callaway, which was an eye opening experience we were hit with the bomb that shafts dont matter in the least, strike matters, shaft not so much. The chart is only helpful in showing the advantage of keeping the spin down if you have a swing speed in excess of 100 mph, which is beyond the average. High launch shaft vs low launch shaft how much difference is there. So kickpoint isnt a singular point on a shaft, but rather an area along the shaft s length where it exhibits the most flexing when a force such as a golf swing is applied. 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. This week he tackles low spin drivers, the best forgiving irons, and taylormades new original one mini driver. High launch vs low launch shafts the real difference youtube. 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.
Info choosing the best shaft for your game golfworks. High launch vs low launch shafts txg tour experience golf. Graphitic carbon fibers to provide the ultimate in performance from a mid launch, low spin profile. In this test we use two shafts that are almost identical except for one is designed to launch the ball high and the other low same weight, flex. May 14, 2020 best for slower swingers who hit it high. Might have been interesting to see a few shafts thrown in are categorize as more mid launch and mid spin. The quick decline in stiffness in the high mid area, combined with a long stable tip section results in the launch needed in this weight range with good dispersion control. I think the hibore is a high launch low spin driver. The new titleist ts4 driver is a solid low spin option. My suggestion is get fitted with an experienced fitter.
The xphlexxx agera was on average one of the highest spinning shafts, however, when we isolate shots with draw spin technically, a left tilted axis, it presents as the lowest spinning shaft in the test. Jun 28, 2008 page 2 of 2 low spin, low launch driver shaft. Shafts highlighted in green are new additions for 2020. If you look at the chart above of shafts available for titleist drivers in 2015, you can see a pretty linear slope from low launch and spin to high. This golf shaft profile fits into a majority of golf swings for.
At 110 msi millon pounds per square inch, it is twice as strong as the graphite in the average shaft. The hl high launch version combines a lower kick point with a stiffer tip to provide a unique combination of high initial trajectory with lower spin. The shaft is specifically designed to promote low ball spin and low to mid launch angle. I heard the matrix white tie was a high launch, low spin shaft. Hzrdus black is a low spinning and low launching shaft that is available in. Jan 18, 2018 high launch vs low launch shafts txg tour experience golf. Your ball needs a minimum amount of spin to stay up in the air to promote carry. Nov 16, 2018 the matrix ozik xcon series of shafts are designed to provide high launch conditions with low spin.
The reason a ball goes high is because the ball has a lot of spin. The lessened spin and the longer ball flight make the fujikura vista pro 60 an ideal upgrade for any. With new driver launches in that market the taylormade m5. The guys who are complaining that this is just another article for bombers might not understand that optimum launch conditions change by ball speed. Hzrdus black is a low spinning and low launching shaft that is. Radix new matrix hd s 70 stiff flex driverfairway shaft 46. A 2010 profile from mitsubishi called acceleration technology. Ust new 2018 proforce v2 hl high launch golf shaft choose weight and.
Now, should you launch the ball too high and with too much spin, you might move into a lesslofted driver with a firmer, heavier shaft profile and higher kickpoint i. This video i test a high launch shaft against a low launch shaft and. Taking a look at popular driver shafts on the pga tour. Obans kiyoshi purple is a radically unique shaft design utilizing breakthrough emersion wrapped frequency technology offering high launch and low spin ball flight characteristics. It would be interesting to see how shafts that woudlnt necessarily fit the category of low spin might out perform the selected test group of products, probably not on. Depending on roll is the worst way to chose a driver. Mid to high launch low spinning shafts general equipment. Technically speaking, low launch speed is suitable for a player with high speed and tempo.
This video i test a high launch shaft against a low launch shaft and using launch monitor i measure the difference between the two shafts. However, i also hit up on the ball 510 degrees, allowing that highlaunch, lowspin combo and maxing out distance. These characteristics help to create the ideal rainbow flight which maximizes carry distance without sacrificing accuracy. The best 2019 driver and shaft combinations dlance. Best low launch low spin driver shaft sportapprove. I have found it to be a mid to low mid launching golf shaft design. I explain a lot of this with videos, visuals and drills in the strike plan series. The tip to butt ratio and the tip load and butt load deflection analysis shows it to be a high launch high spin design consistent with what graphite design is saying about the shaft. Sorry but the low spin, high launch shaft is a mythical beast that only exists in the marketing world, not in reality.
Ultra light driver shafts mitsubishi grand bassara. The lower spin aspect of the shaft, also means the ball doesnt fly as high as other. The list is sorted by mpf, with the most flexible shafts at the top of the list and progressing to the extra stiff shaft options. Mar 10, 2015 myth low spin shafts are always lower spinning than high spin shafts. The shaft is embedded with the toray companys 1st generation of nanoalloy material technology at the tip of the shaft which adds more stiffness to the shaft from the top to the medium section to promote higher kicks for the low angled shots. If you look at the chart above of shafts available for titleist drivers. 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. If you asked the questions regarding dynamics do you think my post was aimed at you so therefore it doesnat apply and you can take you sensitivity somewhere. The low spin rate also helps you remain in control when playing in the wind. I have heard shaft designers discuss the weight of paint on ultralight driver shafts. The matrix ozik xcon series of shafts are designed to provide high launch conditions with low spin. Spent almost a year experimenting with different headshaft combos. Dec 26, 2016 might have been interesting to see a few shafts thrown in are categorize as more mid launch and mid spin. High launch shaft vs low launch shaft how much difference.
Who is the graphite design tour ad di golf shaft for. I am seeing this design in a number of high performance golf shafts. Any swing under 95 mph benefits from higher ball flight with as much carry as possible. Your preference of ball flight will then determine the selection on head and shaft. Lighter shafts 55 to 65 grams but launch and spin depend on swing characteristics and attack angle. Evolution of high launch and low spin clubs, grips. Myth low spin shafts are always lower spinning than high spin shafts. Understanding golf shaft launch and spin is the key to choosing the correct shaft for your swing dynamics. The driver head is a low spin head which explain the lower launch angle now. The key to that low torque is the ultrahightensile strength of the carbon fiber. The black is the midlaunch, midspin option, the silver offers more feel with a midlaunch and midlow spin. Low mid high launch spin low mid high launch spin kbs hirev 2.
By launching the ball high with low spin, i was able to create 310 yards of distance with just 107 mph of clubhead speed. Aldilas rogue silver driver shafts have low torque 3. Evolution of high launch and low spin clubs, grips, shafts. Each series of shafts was tested by one of four different golfers. 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.
Its the same material cobra used in the construction of the crown on the king ltd 2016 driver to set a new standard for lowspin, high moi. If you swing 8085 mph you probably dont need a low spin shaft. In a typical driver fitting, for example, a low trajectory shaft may produce a 9 degree launch while a midhigh trajectory shaft may only increase the launch to 11 degrees, and spin may only increase from 2,500 to 2,900. It is promoted as delivering high launch and low spin. Interestingly tom wishon states, from his testing, that the difference between the highest spinning shafts and the lowest spinning shafts is only 700 rpms. However, i also hit up on the ball 510 degrees, allowing that high launch, low spin combo and maxing out distance. Because every player loads and releases shafts differently, the above chart is a relative not. Shafts are typically identified by launch or trajectory characteristics in five categories.
There is consistently less spin and a better angle for hitting the ball. I also was in the search for a high launchlow spin shaft. What sets this golf shaft apart from others in the same category high launch, low spin is the ultra smooth feel that is unique to the graphite design tour ad brand, effortless kick that occurs through impact, and that it has one of the most stable low spinning tip sections of any premium level golf shaft manufacturer. The golfers who will benefit the most from these driver shafts are those that have a smoother tempo who look for slightly higher launch without too much spin.
Driver shafts, especially in professional golf, are very similar to putters. For each and every golfer, there is an optimal launch angle and amount of spin that produces the best overall distance. Understanding golf shaft launch and spin true fit clubs. Mygolfspy university launches shaft u powered by fujikura. One of the common ways to look to reduce spin is to put a low spin shaft in the driver. Some people prefer a high launch and spin driver shaft, while others prefer low launch and spin. There is no such thing as a low spin low launch shaft, just as there is no such thing as a high launch high spin shaft.
Some shafts ive hit seem to have softer tips hibores gold shaft that result in a higher launch. The new titleist ts4 driver is a solid lowspin option. The reason a high lofted driver hits the ball high is because it puts more backspin on the ball. His ball will balloon if he creates too much spin in combination with his positive attack angle, robbing him of both carry distance and roll. Most of the shafts i named are available in various weight brackets thanks very much. Jun 24, 2018 this video i test a high launch shaft against a low launch shaft and using launch monitor i measure the difference between the two shafts. It would be interesting to see how shafts that woudlnt necessarily fit the category of low spin might out perform the selected test group of products, probably not on the whole, but on an individual basis. If you have no trouble turning the club over and are looking to take the left side out of play, the agera looks really good. Best high launch low spin driver shafts toronto golf.
Heres the best driver shafts you can buy 2020 guide. Is a low spin golf clubhead or shaft right for you hireko custom. Jan 02, 2019 with a high launch and low spin, the shaft is geared for those searching for extra stability. The best 2019 driver and shaft combinations true fit clubs. They are also popular among tour pros, and can be pretty useful for golfers that tend to hit the ball a little bit lower in the face. How do the fubuki shafts and the px tour issue shafts compare. Alta 55 has higher launch in the softregular with midlow in the stiffxstiff. Some players will see this chart and think they need to shop for stiff tip shafts in s or x,and only complicate their misery. With a high launch and low spin, the shaft is geared for those searching for extra stability. Torques will vary depending on the shaft weight class. High launch shaft vs low launch shaft how much difference is. It depends on what the player is trying to achieve and what their profile is some hit it high, some low.
In the speed range it is designed for, that is what will optimize distance. The 50gram version lightens the load for faster clubhead speeds, while the heavier 60gram shaft improves ball control. Its about bringing players into that optimal window. 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.
Slightly higher lofted drivers but not necessarily draw biased as there are a lot of better golfers with low handicaps in this category. Nows the time to swap steel for graphite in your iron shafts. These are regular flex, and the day i played was a touch wet. Search by name, filter by weight or launchspin characteristics, and compare specs. Graphitic carbon fibers to provide the ultimate in performance from a.
The 8 hottest driver shafts of 2018 on the pga tour golfwrx. Typically 75 gram shafts but smoother tempos can play lighter weights. Probally has something to do with center of gravity and moi. Each shafts key specifications are added, allowing for quick comparison. This golf shaft is for the player who is seeking a premium quality highlaunching lowspin shaft with the ultra smooth glassy feel that has become uniquely intertwined with graphite designs tour ad brand. The only other option that would be okay for distance would be low launch, high spin. The high launch angle may be too much for low handicappers wanting more control. Custom golf club fitting studio toronto, canada featuring. The profile is a blend of the ahina and kaili designs. Understanding golf shaft launch and spin dlance golfd. I currently have an ust axivcore tour green shaft, mid launch low spinning shaft, feels ok. Driver shafts are usually identified by their launch and spin characteristics.