Super light driver shaft

It wasnt until i stumbled across a driver with a nonstock shaft that weight 67 grams and it transformed my game. Aldila adams women 48 grams super light graphite shaft 39. The 29 gram shaft comes in a lite, regular and stiff flex and theres a more stout haha. Bang golf graphite yellow super light shaft sbyjapan specifications. In a relatively short time, kbs shafts have been adopted by top pga tour professionals and the custom department of every major manufacturer. The new ultralight grand bassara metalwood shafts from mitsubishi rayon are aimed at amateurs looking for increased club speed along with a definitive shaft kick in the impact zone. Youll understand why your foursome calls you the distance machine. Each player went through two different testing sessions one with a driver, one with an iron. The new ultralight grand bassara metalwood shafts from mitsubishi rayon are aimed at amateurs looking for increased club.

Changing the weight distribution more weight towards the grip end vs driver end may help improve both distance and accuracy, especially with light weight drivers. The new ultralight grand bassara metalwood shafts from mitsubishi rayon are aimed at amateurs looking for increased club speed along with a. May be too light at 55 grams for heavier hitters that like more weight to their driver shafts. The new tour ad iz shaft has a firm stiffness starting at the handle, and medium center section and a. Spin can kill distance and heavier shafts typically do a better job of reducing it. Will this golf driver be too light and will hey send the golf ball all over the golf. Lighter overall weight18 grams of weight saving performance is achieved through a 6 gram lighter clubhead, a 7 gram lighter grip, and a 5 gram lighter shaft forged e9 face technologya thin forged titanium face insert is engineered with e9 technology to enhance ball speed and distance across a larger area of the face. Swinging with a weak shaft flex can hurt you in both windy and wet conditions. For nongolfers or those just starting to get into the sport it can seem almost impossible that the design of the shaft will have much effect on the overall swing of the user. Jul 26, 2018 driver shafts, especially in professional golf, are very similar to putters. Oct 30, 2012 it wasnt until i stumbled across a driver with a nonstock shaft that weight 67 grams and it transformed my game. The d in d300 not only stands for distance, it defines it. Moving up a bit for slower to average swingspeed golfers 85105mph swingspeed, average tempo, the ust mamiya microlite 50 mp5, the ust proforce vts55, the sk fiber superfly, or fujikura blur blue 004 or.

As we work to prepare our report, here are the lowest spinning driver shafts as identified by the manufacturers that produced them. With a lighter shaft, not only will your swing speed increase, but you will be able to swing with less effort and better timing. Offering more than just cosmetic changes, the fmax superlite has been reengineered for increased club head speed by reducing the weight in the grip, shaft and head. An ultralight lamkin microlite grip of 28 grams and ust elements helium shafts that weigh as little as 45 grams further help shift weight lower. Light weight steel shafts offer a lot of clubfitting. This video discusses the differences between heavy and light weight golf shafts. Ive never put much thought into it until recently when i remembered back to a time where i was playing my 3w off the tee because i. Enjoy the lightest, easiest to swing golf driver for senior men and women. Mach 4 by omega a premium, super light 45 gram graphite designed for medium to smooth tempo golfers seeking a speed enhancing shaft. Aerotech golf unveils new volant, super lightweight iron shafts. X18 ps and the dg lite as apex 3 shafts in the bh5 irons. Accra fx driver shaft by woody lashen petes golf, mineola, new york. Its important to treat both driver and iron shafts as. The all new easy edition prospeed drivers give slow swing speed golfers an effortless and affordable alternative for players seeking an easy, forgiving driver to improve distance.

This loop bubble light driver shaft is available in 7 flex options which all above 4348g in weight r5, r4, r3, r2. If i use a light shaft in my driver, should i play lightweight iron shafts. The other day i tried an mp54 with a kbs tour s shaft. Two, the grand bassara is being used in japan for fitting junior golfers and allowing. Ultra light driver shafts mitsubishi grand bassara by jim achenbach.

In actual fact the best driver shafts can add a remarkable number of yards to a shot and can vastly improve the users game. The 8 hottest driver shafts of 2018 on the pga tour golfwrx. The dgsl was very similar to dgs i have in another set in feel and trajectory. The mx48s filament wound, super light weight and moderate tip stiffness allows golfers to maximize club head speed. The fmax offset driver is our lightest, most forgiving driver engineered specifically for golfers with moderate swing speeds who require maximum draw bias. Who its for the lightweight club design helps golfers with moderate swing speeds and smoother tempos generate effortless club speed with improved feel and stability for longer, more consistent drives. Lightweight driver for senior golfers clubmaker online.

It worksyou will get more clubhead speed, but whether you can control a 4612 driver with a 55 gram shaft is another question altogether. Lighter overall weight18 grams of weight saving performance is achieved through a 6 gram lighter clubhead, a 7 gram lighter grip, and a 5 gram lighter shaft forged e9 face technologya thin forged. It is expected to be very attractive to many lpga players. Buying the right golf shaft for your swing is no easy task. The driver has a bit of a drawbias, so its perfect for those that struggle with slicing or missing to the right for right handers. Hitting golf drives with a ligthweight golf shaft to see if coach lockey can control such a light golf club. The designers at fujikura have crafted a super lightweight shaft taking full advantage of their proprietary vexx carbon interweave.

The tip section is strong yet soft with a forward kicking motion called super speed tip design. The fx line of shafts replaces the dymatch line for accra. In our driver testing, we saw very clearly that light weight worked well for some golfers but not for others. But now that we have access to superlight weight shafts in a wide.

The trend with companies like for example taylormade is to make really long and super light 4565 grams shafts to try to help the average player get more clubhead speed. For the driver test, they hit seven drives each with a 50, 60, and 70 gram shaft, all using the same head. The mx48s filament wound, super light weight and moderate tip stiffness allows golfers to maximize clubhead speed without sacrificing control and accuracy. Those forces are generated by the type of swing that you have. The maximum cor area on the clubface is about 22% larger than the previous dst model so you can achieve maximum ball speed across more of the face. Jul 29, 2008 guys who need some mass back at the end of their shaft to provide enough inertia to inhibit overrotation, underrotation, and, in my case, a downswing that is apparently so violent, it simply cannot be trusted with a super light driver. Designed for senior golfers with slow swing speeds it provides an ultra light driver that offers forgiveness, control and effortless. Mitsubishis new grand bassara shaft weighs in at a mindboggling 29 grams. Even though my speed is moderate i average 230240 yards off the tee, i have a very difficult time keeping a light weight shaft on plane. Vexx is the most innovative construction of ultra light and ultra thin carbon tapes woven together. In a relatively short time, kbs shafts have been adopted by. Select from regular, firm, stiff, ladies or seniors flex constructed from graphite or steel. Bobby jones golf launches new superlight driver by jesse.

And much like with putters, when another player switches to a new driver shaft and finds success, other golfers take. The higher the swing speed, the stiffer the shaft flex should be. The results from the driver test showed much larger fluctuations in accuracy and really demonstrated the value of fitting. The claymore mx48 is the most stable ultralight wood shaft ever produced, period. Get the best deals on 48 golf shaft when you shop the largest online selection at.

Guys who need some mass back at the end of their shaft to provide enough inertia to inhibit overrotation, underrotation, and, in my case, a downswing that is apparently so violent, it. The burner has that super light 55g shaft and the 3w has a heavier 75g shaft. For more information, or to purchase a speedlite v14, visit. Because the spin is so high when you hit it with a weaker flex, the wind will magnify the spin and decrease your distance and accuracy. The mx48s filament wound, super light weight and moderate tip stiffness. Flex refers to the ability of a golf shaft to bend as forces are applied to it during the golf swing. Moving up a bit for slower to average swingspeed golfers 85. Nov 03, 2018 this video discusses the differences between heavy and light weight golf shafts. The mx48s filament wound, super light weight and moderate tip stiffness allows golfers to maximize club head speed without sacrificing control and accuracy. Snedekers shaft made headlines at the bmw championship when he. With such very light graphite shafts it is possible to make a driver with a total weight below 300 grams 10. Who have the lightest adjustable drivers on the market. A golf shaft that is too weak will flex excessively throughout the golf swing, creating an inconsistent release point.

The dg lites were too high for me, however that may have been the regular flex of the apex 3. The lightweight club design helps golfers with moderate swing speeds and smoother tempos generate effortless club speed with improved feel and stability for longer, more consistent drives. A steelshafted club imparts more vibrations up the shaft to your hands. Apr, 2010 the light weight of the superlight series drivers allow for greater control, even though the shaft is a full two inches over standard, ortiz explained. The new grafalloy blackbird is a new 47, 52 gram shaft, with speedcoat paint technology, perfect for building a longlightweight driver. Vexx is the most innovative construction of ultra light and ultra thin carbon. With a unique bend profile the upper portion of the shaft remains firmer while the bottom portion of the shaft provides an increased pendulum like flex for a powerful kicking action through impact. So if you are a little older golfer looking to maintain the feel of steel but looking for a lighter shaft, or a upandcoming junior or lady golfer looking for a more stable shaft but not super heavy, the new light. Feb 27, 2020 hitting golf drives with a ligthweight golf shaft to see if coach lockey can control such a light golf club.

As with changing putters to make more putts, golfers change out driver shafts semiregularly looking for more distance or more fairways, but preferably both. Buy steel golf shafts and true temper golf shafts monark. Japan 470 100% beta ti ld my3 altra light graphite shaft a2. Claymore mx48 welcome to the new age in driver shafts. Dont worry about overpowering this super lightit wont happen. The other day i tried an mp54 with a kbs tour s shaft, and although my club head speed was down by a few mph, i gained about 710 yards consistently. Since the weight of the shaft controls the total weight of the club more than any other component, the key to creating superlite golf clubs is in the use of a very light shaft. We take a callaway rogue sub zero and try a light weight 50 gram and heavy 76 gram weighted shaft on the.

Driver golf shafts graphite composite aerotech golf shafts. Nov 22, 20 the trend with companies like for example taylormade is to make really long and super light 4565 grams shafts to try to help the average player get more clubhead speed. Even though my speed is moderate i average 230240 yards off the tee, i have. Bangstorm long driver blueblack 50 shaft sbld50 bang wood pinkomatic shaft sbp. In summary, be very careful when selecting a lightweight shaft for your driver. Here is a sneak peek of the key features of the new d200 driver, woods, irons and hybrids. Constructed with the new highmodulus microtex carbon fiber, the claymore mx48 is the most stable, ultralight wood shaft in golf. The only two people who improved club head speed and. With such very light graphite shafts it is possible to make a driver with a. Bang golf graphite yellow super light shaft bang golf, inc. The spaniard uses 100gram shafts in his 3 and 5woods.

Golf drives lockey and a super lightweight golf shaft youtube. Extra stiff, stiff, regular, senior and ladies, usually denoted by the letters x, s, r, a and. Driver golf shafts graphite composite aerotech golf. Kim braly signature kbs tour shafts was formed in early 2008 and has rapidly become the fastest growing steel shaft brand in the industry. Heres the best driver shafts you can buy 2020 guide. Buy steel golf shafts and true temper golf shafts monark golf. The newly designed d300 driver combines right light technology with micro vortex generators to reduce the drag force leading to increased club head speeds and greater distance. Jan 12, 2017 two testers were best with the light weight shaft, and they were extremely impressive, missing the centerline by only 1 yard. The light weight of the superlight series drivers allow for greater control, even though the shaft is a full two inches over standard, ortiz explained. Its a super light club head and stock shaft, so you should be able to create as much club head speed as possible. Graphite golf shafts are lighter than steel shafts. There are five generally used ratings for shaft flex.

All the weight reduction comes from the shaft and grip areas, which allows golfers to increase clubhead speed with no sacrifice in mass at the impact zone. This is a shaft that is made for those who want a faster club head speed and not to pull a muscle trying. For the iron test, they hit seven shots each with an 85, 95, and 105 gram shaft, all using the same head. We take a callaway rogue sub zero and try a light weight 50 gram and heavy 76 gram weighted shaft on the gc2 to see. The fmax superlite driver is engineered using lighter clubhead, shaft and grip designs to deliver our lightest overall clubweight of 287g. Make monark golf your onestop shop for steel golf shafts and your golf clubmaking needs. Who its for the lightweight club design helps golfers with. Graphite golf shafts are lighter than steel shafts, resulting in an increase in swing speed and distance.

Nov 04, 2014 wilson staff believes they found the proper distiribution of mass among the head, shaft and grip to achieve the best pefromance. Ive been playing gs 95 listed as ultra light shafts in a set of mp5663s i picked up used. This is an ultra lightweight shaft that will change the game for some players looking for more distance. Wilson d7 driver takes targeted approach to the ultralightweight. Sep 21, 2018 flex refers to the ability of a golf shaft to bend as forces are applied to it during the golf swing. Ive never put much thought into it until recently when i remembered back to a time where i was playing my 3w off the tee because i felt like it went just as far as it felt more beefier or solid vs the feather feeling burner.