Friday, March 18, 2011
2011 Buyer's Guide Shafts
Is the shaft really the engine of the club?
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True Temper
Key Features: A speed step design improves feel and durability, and maximizes trajectory.GS85 What We Like: It’s superlightweight for a faster swing speed, and is a more durable alternative to graphite. Who It’s For: Anyone wanting the consistency of steel with the distance and feel of graphite. Specs: Available in 85g in R, S, X. truetemper.com | $45 |
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True Temper
Key Features: Delivers extra trajectory and spin performance through a moreDynalite Gold XP responsive tip section. What We Like: Helps the ball get up quickly. Who It’s For: Most golfers, especially lower ball hitters seeking high launch and peak trajectory. Specs: Tapered available in 113, 117 and 120g; parallel available in 117 and 121g in R, S, X. truetemper.com | $30 |
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Ust Mamiya
Key Features: Reduced ply inserts and maximized full-length layers create a balance between torque and flex, for more-efficient shaft loading and a smoother bend profile. Constant taper yields more energy transfer to the ball.Attas-T2 What We Like: The use of Ultra-High modulus, low-resin materials improves feel and creates a tighter shot dispersion. Who It’s For: Players seeking a midlaunch, with tight dispersion and penetrating ballflight. Specs: Available in 47, 52, 64, 65, 68, 73, 75, 83 and 85g in various flexes. ustmamiya.com | $399 |
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Ust Mamiya
Key Features: The advanced aerospace micro-ply technology with 38 Micro-Ply layers improves feel without sacrificing performance.MP5 What We Like: Its low torque-to-weight ratio delivers the punch necessary for today’s driver clubheads. Nice price too. Who It’s For: All golfers. Specs: Available in 50, 51 and 52g in various flexes. ustmamiya.com | $49 |
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