Any time your speed is over 100 mph you should be trying the x shaft. Stiff vs xstiff going through the same process right now. Discover what makes the adams xtd driver the hottest face in golf. Adams golf mens xtd ti driver, right hand, graphite, regular. Jun 10, 2011 thinking about buying a taylormade r11, but not sure if i should get the stiff or x stiff shaft. I hit with xstiff on my driver but my swing speed is usually around 112118. The softer the flex, the more likely i draw the shots.
Interestingly, with my swing speed hovering around the 110 mark the. A slot on both the crown and the sole combine to allow the face of the xtd to flex at impact. The stiffer it gets the more likely i fade the shots. I would have to ask what your swing speed is before suggesting an xstiff. First, the new xtd driver features the trademarker cutthru slot which creates more ball speed across the entire face, not just the sweet spot. The launch and spin rate of this driver is perfect for my swing and the crisp noise and feel of the ball coming out of the middle of the club is fantastic. Are you still totally fullstrength or losing power. Earlier this year ceo chip brewer departed to take control at callaway, and the behemoth known as taylormadeadidas corp spent 70 million bucks to bring adams into their family. Generally speaking, you can choose from a regular, stiff, or extra stiff shaft flex, though there are options such as the senior flex, ladies flex, and uniflex.
To ascertain exactly what shafts are best suited to your swing it would be ideal to have your swing measured by a professional club fitter at a swing monitoring facility or pro shop. The shaft has a dirty and dry, blackwhite shapiro grip. After hitting almost every driver in the shop i finally hit the adams xtd driver and gained 20 yards straight away. There are five generally used ratings for shaft flex. Flash sub zero driver, right hand, project x hzrdus 70g, extra stiff flex. Had 20 shots with a titleist 907 d2 vs proto stiff 9. The low center of gravity combined with the addition of velocity slot technology and the titanium face creates a fairway wood that is as hot as a driver. Loading zone technology is created by thinning out the walls of the midsection of the shaft, causing it to be more flexible, while reinforcing the butt and tip sections of the shaft to maintain. Players with swing speeds between 95100 mph tend to gravitate. At a 120 swing speed stiff steel shafts are what you want.
Shaft flex and matching it to the speed of your golf swing has been. The adams speedline super xtd fairway wood features a titanium body fused with an ultrathin formed titanium crown, and tungsten weights in the sole to lower the center of gravity. You will never benefit however if the shaft is too stiff. I have a driver with an x stiff shaft, 46inches long specially made for me and i love it. If youre just looking for a shaft change, i just put a grafalloy prolaunch red 65 shaft into a new driver and it is a huge improvement for me. Our engineers spend extra time to create the very best products we can possibly make without regard for extra costs. I swing a matrix red tie in stiff that came stock in my adams xtd this thing is way stouter than my old speeder661 stiff, which was a looser feeling stiff. Swinging that hard you can afford distance for direction.
The lpga tour trackman data didnt have numbers listed for a hybrid or 3iron. Marrying swing speed with the correct shaft flex will not only maximize distance but will also tighten dispersion an individuals lateral accuracy. However, if they have a smooth or slower tempo they could benefit from a regular flex. Some people like stiffer shafts so they can feel the clubhead throughout the swing, and some like to really feel the club load and unload. Our other higher swing speed players hit it well enough to put it at the top of. Golf club shaft flex guide everything you need to know. That driver was amazing every shot carry 280300yards i really believe adams super ls driver will be better. I have a swing speed of about 1 and am guessing i should look at the x stiff maybe. For a fast swing tempo not fast swing speed the stiff flex shaft feels more in. Hopefully someone that knows about shafts can give me some pros and cons of eachthanks. Dont know my swing speed but i typically hit my driver in the 260280 range, but will sneak a couple out close to 300. Considering xstiff driver shaft clubs, grips, shafts.
Its just disappointed me after i tried those 3clubs. Shaft fitting guide and swing speed conversion chart. I have a swing speed at my hardest at 124 but i cannot play consistant swinging that hard. Perhaps a superlite regular shaft will help you instead of the stiff one you ve. R flex shaft from bertha, its also available stock in only stiff and xstiff flex. Aug 28, 2012 adams speedline tech driver written by. Our expert fitters take the guesswork out of finding the perfect club for your specs and swing. I hit them both in the simulator and the stiff felt a little whippy but still went 290300 consistently as did the x, the x just went a little lower. With the quickadjusting super ls driver, you can dial it in for the exact loft and lie angle for efficient ball flight with perfect trajectory and spin. Weve created an extensive list of project x shafts and their flex codes.
May 21, 20 i have a 110 swing speed and all the charts say i could go x but at even the wholesale prices it could easily be a very expensive proposition id like to try the 7q3 in x flex in an adams xtd 9 degree driver. In terms of distance, this would be golfers who hit the golf ball approximately 240 yards to 275 yards. If you use x stiff on your driver then i would suggest using the same shaft stiffness on your 3w. Typically, players with a slower swing speed will benefit from a higher lofted driver which will help get the ball in air more easily, resulting in a higher trajectory, longer carry, and more distance. Buy your new or used adams driver at 2nd swing and receive a fitting experience like none other. You will loose a few yards and the ball will fly lower and have a tendency to cut if the shaft is too stiff. Knowing your swing speed can help you determine how stiff the flex of your club shafts should be. I bought driver 3wood 5hybrid one time with out try those clubs before, because i truly believe adams driver. Rather they listed a 7wood carry distance of 174 yards. Jul 05, 2016 top speed golf clay ballard 273,919 views. The optimal launch angle depends on the players clubhead speed and ball velocity. An extra stiff driver shaft isnt for most golfers but, then again, youre not most people. Stiff vs xstiff toronto golf nuts greater toronto area. If you use xstiff on your driver then i would suggest using the same shaft stiffness on your 3w.
Oct 12, 2015 for example, take someone who swings a driver at 94 mph, they would be on the border of a regular or stiff flex. Project xs unique loading zone technology is specifically positioned to maximize shaft load for greater energy transfer and increased ball speeds. Complete guide to project x flex codes golf club brokers. For the stiff shaft, they recommend golfers who generate a swing speed between 95 and 110 mph. Get a great deal on your new or used adams driver when you trade in your used clubs with one of the best online golf club tradein programs available.
Regular v stiff v xstiff shaft test neil tappin tests three different flexes of stock shaft for the taylormade m6 driver to see what difference it makes. There are limitations to the data gathering, calculations, etc. Jan 03, 2017 swing speed 112117mph, carries 280295, 510 yards of rollout, much tighter dispersion, straighter flight with no fades. Best golf drivers for golfers over 50 and senior golfers. I currently have a stiff flex shaft which is the stock shaft on my taylormade r580 xd. I would have to ask what your swing speed is before suggesting an x stiff. Matrix 6q3red tie stiff driver shaft with an adams 2014 xtd adapter offering up to 3 of adjustability in your 2014 adams driver head or your taylormade r1, jet speed, rbz stage 2 or sldr driver. Following in the steps of last years callaway x hot which i own and love, the x2 hot is a topnotch driver if you are looking for added distance with a swing speed slower than 100mph. Or, if they have a faster tempo theyd benefit more from a stiff flex. Dec 16, 2007 with your swing speed you should be good with stiff, but you cant beat experimenting,try the x in the driver. I hit with x stiff on my driver but my swing speed is usually around 112118. It feels a little to flexy to me and i am wondering if that driver club head speed is suitable for x stiff shaft.
For anyone who has a slower swing speed, a club specially designed for them can help. Many times i go to try clubs at gt and they say that i may need an x stiff shaft. If that is your actual swing speed then you need an x stiff shaft. Best driver for 90 mph swing speed in 2020 golf sidekick. Your swing speed plays a major role in choosing your shaft flex. There isnt a rule that says beginners should not use a stiff golf shaft. Nov 24, 2014 i had adams speed line 4g driver before taylormade bought adams. My driver ss is about 105110mph and currently play px 6. I was wondering if anyone had some recommendations. If your swings consistently clock in at well over 100 mph, youd be well suited for an x stiff driver that will give you the sturdiness and increased accuracy your game will benefit from. The x2 hot does not get the same attention as the companies flashier, more expensive models. Basically it hits straight like the r1 and launches very low, the speed slot is there to gain ball speed at the cost of a thicker brick like feeling face in the center. Find the perfect deal for adams driver golf clubs with free shipping on many items at ebay. This shaft measures just over 43 34 inches and will play about 45 in your adams or taylormade driver head.
Not only is the xtd driver designed to be a hot driver, but adams tests every single head four times to ensure that every face is as hot as possible while maintain all usga legalities. Explore golf drivers from the biggest names in the industry at the lowest price, guaranteed. I was told that players should not be put into a x stiff shaft unless their iron club head speed was over 100mph at my local golf store. I had adams speed line 4g driver before taylormade bought adams. Oct 17, 20 the xtd adjustable hosel lets golfers adjust the loft of their driver to fit their swing, course or conditions. Plus the red tie stiff shaft makes all the difference. I currently hit that driver with a house of forged express and the numbers i think could be better. Most in this position would immediately choose a stiff shaft.
Adams xtd ti driver discount prices for golf equipment. I use stiff in my wedgesirons up to my 20 hybrid, then i use pings tour stiff in my 17 hybrid and 3wood. And i have tried from a flex to x stiff with my 95 mph swing speed. In terms of raw average numbers, the comparison is somewhat deceiving ball speedlaunch anglespin. To me the xtd driver is a modified r1 with the adams speed slot, and the sldrjetspeed weight in the middle. A lower swing speed tester did see bigger differences in the numbers, but the dispersion shocked us the xstiff hzrdus smoke actually missed more to the left. My average club head speed with a 7 iron is 9397 mph. Perhaps a superlite regular shaft will help you instead of the stiff one youve. The problem is as fried egg said, different shaft manufacturers have different standard in measuring the stiffness of their shafts. Having not had a driver for 3 years i dont have anything else to go off apart from my m2 3 wood which has a reax 65g x stiff in it and my previous adams xtd driver had a hd6 red tie stiff. Also, your swing tempo is a factor in deciding which flex you should use.
How fast should your clubhead speed be to hit an x flex shaft. I had similar ballooning type shots with my driver and the prolaunch gave me a more boaring shot and ive gained a fair amount of. Whilst the driver is built for distance, adams havent sacrificed control. This week i tried a ping s56 with a ping cft x stiff shaft vs. They had a launch monitor setup, and since i had never had a hit with a driver on one, i decided to have a go. When i complete a shaft fit on true tempers website they suggest me to be in a x stiff shaft.
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