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The LA Golf Shaft is a $500 upcharge😳. These videos all highlight no upcharge shafts as I personally would never fit anyone into a club/shaft that costs more than the listed price.

yes

105+ I would say

higher budget : ventus blue 6x velocore stock option : hzrdus blue rdx 60x

78 mph puts you somewhere in the A flex maybe a soft R flex. If you were in the category where "Everything goes the same distance" (swing speed around 45-55mph) that's when I would suggest the 12.5 with the A4 setting (it will help create more backspin allowing the ball to get more distance). If your ball flight is good, don't change it!

I shared the same view. The sound is irritating.

I actually loved that sound haha

Who cares what it sounds like! I carry 285 and hit 95% of my fairways!! Driver is money!!

A plus handicap that loads early, I'm guessing you have a fairly aggressive move at the ball. The Rogue black will "feel" closer to the Tensei White based on the input I get back and personal experience. The empirical data shows that the Ventus with that head launches slightly higher, about 200 more rpm backspin. Personally, if you were thinking of switching I'd go with the Tensei (my swing speed is 115 and my tempo is up at a 7). If you feel you have a smooth tempo (2,3,4) I'd go with the Ventus. I'm not a big proponent of shaft tipping. Effectively, it's the same as stiffening the shaft up to the X flex, but in reality, no two shafts are ever tipped exactly the same. Nothing wrong with it, just never been satisfied with results when I've had it done for myself. Hope this helps!

@@professionalclubfitting950 Thank you, that's very helpful. If you have any experience with graphite design shafts, how do the HD, DI, and BB models compare to Ventus blue? Any thoughts on numbers or feel would be greatly appreciated.

@@rddn3 I've messed around with the IZ, but not the others. They are sending us some shafts (we'll never fit them because they are an upcharge), but I'll mess around with the DI and see what it feels like then let you know. They also sent us the LAGolf Trono shaft ($500 upcharge), and I'm definitely not selling a $1030 driver to someone. I'll let you know how those compare as well. Thanks!

@@professionalclubfitting950 You're a legend. Thank you very much. I'm finding that with some of the softer midsection shafts advertising a "kick," (Ventus blue, Rogue black, and AD DI) I often drive through before the shaft has a chance to properly kick. This seems to create a low strike, wild feel, and a right miss. But then a shaft like Ventus black isn't as versatile and almost forces me to swing out on every shot. As a club-fitter, do you think there is any possibility of manufacturer tolerances creating this dichotomy (neither Ventus blue nor black fitting me perfectly), or do you think it just means I need to look for a different profile or tip the shafts?

I'll never fit an upcharge shaft, but if you're looking the Tour AD DI-5 (extra $200), maybe the Rouge Black ($250). The Kuro is a great shaft, I'd stick with it if that was what you were fit into. Low, smooth tempo swingers might find the Smoke Yellow "feels" the same, but you would need a more lofted head (in general). Hope this helps!

@@professionalclubfitting950 yeah that’s brilliant, thank you so much for that.

That shaft fits perfectly as long as is fits your flight window (make sure it isn't higher than desired). It is nearly a 70g shaft (69) so it should launch fine. Hope this helps!

@@professionalclubfitting950 thanks

I like the heads, just don't often pair them with your swing speed. Just shows that everyone is different and that when you find a combination that works...keep it!!! Thanks for the comment, keep hitting fairways!

Thanks for the feedback, working on getting cleaner sounding videos.

Thank you for that! When I get someone that agrees to being on video I'll do an entire session.

I don’t have much experience with Graphite Design shafts as they are almost always an upcharge. I’ve hit the IZ-6 a bit and they are a respected shaft company. I think the Pershing is older but a real shaft, not a knockoff.

Thanks for the question, for some reason my response populated above instead of here.

Let us know what you think when you get it. The HZRDS Yellow and Rogue are fairly similar so I'm guessing you'll like it!

Good question. From what I’m seeing and the feedback from guests I’m fitting, the blue launches lower. True Temper’s site says the blue is for lower tempo swingers but the black seems to fit most everyone, it’s why I have it a bit further left on the chart. I’d go off desired ball flight.

@@professionalclubfitting950 thank you so much for your response.

Just something I notice in my fittings, might not be any real science behind it but those of us with long wingspans seem to hit the ball higher and come in slightly steeper into the ball resulting in more backspin than typical. What helps is to set the loft lower and use a heavier (not stiffer) shaft. Not something that works all the time, but it does for me 6'0" with 6'4" wingspan, and two of my co-workers. Thanks for the comments and hope this helps!

@@professionalclubfitting950 Thanks for the info, i know another fella that is in the same boat so i will pass it on. Keep the great video's coming. Again the no B/S approach wins me over. Too many fan folk out there on u-tube

Got Callaway coming out with their 47 no upcharge shafts, then I'll do TM next. I'll try to have both out by next weekend.

Thanks for that!

Swing weight will lower, but usually not by a perceptible amount. I'd stick with the normal shaft.

@Richard Swayze: I have a Ping G410. Additional weights (higher or lower) can be purchased through Ping as well as in the aftermarket. A quick look on Amazon shows that additional weights for the G425 are available, as well. If, with the shorter shaft - the shaft that you want, the swing weight is too low, then get a heavier weight (Ping or aftermarket). I recommend working with your fitter to get it dialed in exactly the way you want it.

Awesome driver, you’ll love it! Thanks for the comment.

Higher tempo. Feels like you swing and generate clubhead speed from the top of the swing.

Thanks for the correction ☺️