I’m looking to purchase a new stiff flex driver shaft for my TaylorMade M2 driver. Someone referred me to the Aldila NV Next Generation shaft, but I want to see what my other options are and what would be best before I buy anything. I’m looking to spend around $100 but would be willing to go a little higher if it is a substantial boost in performance.
Thanks in advance for the tips!
Thanks for the information. There are quite a few options you could look at. The Aldila NXT Gen shaft is a good shaft and could be a good choice. You might take a look at some of the “Special Offer” Mitsubishi shafts we have. These are shafts that were at premium pricing 4+ years ago and that we have the exclusive on now at a reduced price. There are several Diamana offerings (MR0034, MR0035), the Tensei Blue (MR0068) and the Kuro Kage Silver(MR0036) and Kuro Kage Black (MR0044) Series. You can take a look and see what trajectory types they are and decide if one may work. We have had great success with all of them. You can look at the torque ratings and the lower the torque, the firmer the shaft will feel when comparing the different models in the same flex. If your swing speed is in the 90’s, the S flex would most like be the flex. If your driver speed is in the mid 80’s, that is going to be more in the R flex range for the way we evaluate speed and recommended flex. The Aldila 2KXV Series might also be worth a look, with three options offering different trajectory profiles. All of these options I mentioned are between $50 and $130.00.
Hope this helps.
Britt Lindsey
There are a lot of good shafts to choose from. Really need some more information about you and what you are looking for before I can make some general recommendation. Knowing the flex is stiff helps, but do you have a fast, moderate or slow tempo? Are you looking for a high trajectory, mid, or low? Do you prefer a firm feeling shaft in your driver one that doesn’t feel so rigid? If you know your clubhead speed, that can help too. Let me know and I will give you some shafts to consider.
Britt Lindsey
I guess I would have to classify my tempo as fast, but really I don’t have a tempo. One of many things I need to work on. I don’t have a preference in terms of trajectory, I’m mainly just looking to straighten my shot out a little. I do prefer a firm feeling for the shaft, but it’s not make or break for me. As for clubhead speed, I don’t remember what it is from the last time I hit at a simulator, but it’s somewhere in the mid 80’s to the low 90’s.
Appreciate the help!
Wow, thanks for all the good info, really appreciate it! Will be taking a look at the ones that you recommended and then decide on which to get. Thanks again!