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| 310.1 | Titanium vs. conventional... | MSEE::KELLEY | on_in_regulation, GRAPHITE | Wed Jun 29 1988 09:42 | 8 |
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The Titanium shaft definately has less torque than conventional
shafts. A Dynamic Golf shaft in a stiff flex weighs about 4.4 oz.,
a Titanium shaft in stiff flex weighs about 3.3 oz. More distance?
I don't think you will see any added distance on well hit shots,
but you will see better accuracy particularly on off center hits.
Gene
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| 310.2 | THE JURY'S STILL OUT ON THIS ONE | GRANPA::KVENEZIO | | Wed Jun 29 1988 15:01 | 7 |
| I've just recently built one for myself and haven't had enough playing
time with it to give you any real feedback. I do agree with Gene
in that I haven't seen any change in distance but I have seen a
little better accuracy. That was the reason I built it in the first
place. I'm hoping it will keep me in the short grass.
Ken
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| 310.3 | So far I love it... | PEACHS::DRYE | | Wed Jun 29 1988 16:42 | 14 |
| Thanx for the replies, I just bought a Taylor Made 9.5 degree Burner
plus with the X-stiff Titanium shaft. It listed for 159.00. I got
them down to 129.00 and they let me take it to the range first.
I seem to get more club head speed as opposed to a reg shaft. I
did notice a difference in the torque. A mis-hit on the toe seemed
to go as far and straight as a solid one. The other thing I noticed
is my natural swing will now draw the ball as opposed to a straight
to slight fade with reg sticks. Before I had to try to draw the
ball with foot position and hand placement etc... After a few rounds
I will reply back if I notice anything of intrest. If my wife finds
out what I paid for one club she'll use it on me.
Richard
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| 310.4 | 1 vote for Graphite | HOGAN::DEADY | | Fri Jul 01 1988 20:12 | 10 |
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I have tried several flexes of Titanium shafts, in different type
heads, metal, graphite, and have been disapointed with the lack
of feel. The flex point of these shafts is also mid, tip flexible.
I have also tried the Aldila HM40 gold graphite/boron shafts and
have been VERY pleased with them. I am getting more distance and
increased accuracy, without sacrificing clubhead feel.
Fred Deady
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