Ian Fraser of TXG did an interesting interview about the new TZ Six and TZ Five shafts with Gawain Robertson, Director of Sales & Global Club Fitting for True Temper, on March 8, 2022 outside of the Tour Van. One of the most interesting moments was when Ian showed the tip ends to the camera straight on. The wall thickness of the TZ Six is much thicker than that of the TZ Five, producing a totally different response. Robertson described the Six and kind of a crazy development. They commented that even some of the biggest hitters on the PGA like Cam Young and Jason Day had been interested in the TZ Six, meaning it plays like a shaft the bombers can use while being extremely light and playable by lesser swingers.
Very interesting, Simon, especially since you fit Todd Adcock into the TZ Six 60 M4. Intuitively one might think that a model called Six would be heavier and stiffer than a Five, but not so. Accra has great technical specs charts on its web site. The TZ Six 60 M4 stiff flex worked for Todd and his 120 mph swing speed, he did not need M5 (X flex) )so it is clear that as you say Accra's flex ratings are firm. The TZ Six 60 M4 is indeed light at just 56 grams, has the very low 2.5 torque you mention, with a launch on their chart of 11.3. The TZ Five 60 M4 weighs just a bit more at 61 grams, has a lower launch of 10.5 and a significantly higher torque of 3.5. So Simon's superb fitting expertise combined with Todd's comments about his swing, his aversion to feeling like the driver was whippy or had to be manipulated at the bottom, and his desire for a bit more height all combined to point to the TZ Six rather than the Five.
Excellent insight into these shafts and the brand. I still have my Precision Golf fitted and pured Accra Dymatch RT from c.2008 albeit I moved it into newer head. The feel and stability hasn’t been beaten. Can’t wait to come back early in new year for a full bag fit. Some would say a it’s little overdue. 😂
Great info in the video. Been fitted and playing Accra shafts in woods for a few years now. Really like their products. How do Gen 2 TZ5 and TZ6 compare to Gen 3 FX series (specifically 360 M4 as I play this in driver)?
The TZ line has technically a higher grade material and therefore in theory a little lower spin and more stable feel. The 360 series is a good shaft too, balance-wise nearer the TZ Six for how it swings but is also a few grams heavier (63g/64g whereas the TZ Six is 57g/58g and TZ Five 61g). Torque in the TZ Five and 360 series is the same with the TZ Six a little lower bout the main difference is in the stiffness through the lower half of the TZ series shafts being stiffer and therefore a lower spin design with higher modulus materials.
Thanks and glad you like it. The closest shafts are Tensei 1k Pro Blue, Tour AD HD - the TZ Six is pretty rare in the responsive tip and low torque but also the weights being on or just under stated weight on the shaft (most “60” shafts are 65g-70g but TZ Six is 58g) so whilst the bend profile of the alternatives is not identical the spin stability and weights are similar.
In the TZ series M3 is the softest flex. They do play firm to flex relative to other brands but the flex of the shaft is exactly the same no matter what weight of shaft which is why the lighter weights play more stable than other brands.
They don’t really correspond to other manufacturers R/S/X, at least for the M4/M5 they play really stiff in my opinion, if you’re on the edge about going up or down go down a flex for Accra. I play the new TZ5 at M5 untipped and am around 118mph on course average clubhead speed with an aggressive transition. My fitter said he hasn’t fit anyone into the M5 that hasn’t been 115+ clubhead speed on trackman, not to scare you away or anything, as swing speed is only part of the equation and plenty of people with really aggressive transitions at slower speeds might like the stiffer profile, but the fitter was just saying almost everything he’s fit is M4 and M3. The TZ5 M5 is still incredibly smooth, but I’d say the M4 would be similar to most companies typical X flex in the similar weight/profile.
@@FatSanta54 we agree with you comment. It is fairly rare to go into an M5 flex with Accra due to how stable they play unless you are fitting an elite Amateur or Professional with very high club speed. The TZ series is designed for the stronger player wit the FX range offering more flex range options and softer, more responsive profiles so the TZ by design are on the stronger side
Ian Fraser of TXG did an interesting interview about the new TZ Six and TZ Five shafts with Gawain Robertson, Director of Sales & Global Club Fitting for True Temper, on March 8, 2022 outside of the Tour Van. One of the most interesting moments was when Ian showed the tip ends to the camera straight on. The wall thickness of the TZ Six is much thicker than that of the TZ Five, producing a totally different response. Robertson described the Six and kind of a crazy development. They commented that even some of the biggest hitters on the PGA like Cam Young and Jason Day had been interested in the TZ Six, meaning it plays like a shaft the bombers can use while being extremely light and playable by lesser swingers.
Very interesting, Simon, especially since you fit Todd Adcock into the TZ Six 60 M4. Intuitively one might think that a model called Six would be heavier and stiffer than a Five, but not so. Accra has great technical specs charts on its web site. The TZ Six 60 M4 stiff flex worked for Todd and his 120 mph swing speed, he did not need M5 (X flex) )so it is clear that as you say Accra's flex ratings are firm. The TZ Six 60 M4 is indeed light at just 56 grams, has the very low 2.5 torque you mention, with a launch on their chart of 11.3. The TZ Five 60 M4 weighs just a bit more at 61 grams, has a lower launch of 10.5 and a significantly higher torque of 3.5. So Simon's superb fitting expertise combined with Todd's comments about his swing, his aversion to feeling like the driver was whippy or had to be manipulated at the bottom, and his desire for a bit more height all combined to point to the TZ Six rather than the Five.
Excellent insight into these shafts and the brand. I still have my Precision Golf fitted and pured Accra Dymatch RT from c.2008 albeit I moved it into newer head. The feel and stability hasn’t been beaten. Can’t wait to come back early in new year for a full bag fit. Some would say a it’s little overdue. 😂
Hopefully see you soon 👍🏻
Good content. Curious as to the build of these two shafts. What was the playing length and how were they trimmed? Thanks!
Playing length was 44.75 to 45” (varies slightly depending which head they go into) and trimming is 1/2”
Great info in the video. Been fitted and playing Accra shafts in woods for a few years now. Really like their products. How do Gen 2 TZ5 and TZ6 compare to Gen 3 FX series (specifically 360 M4 as I play this in driver)?
The TZ line has technically a higher grade material and therefore in theory a little lower spin and more stable feel. The 360 series is a good shaft too, balance-wise nearer the TZ Six for how it swings but is also a few grams heavier (63g/64g whereas the TZ Six is 57g/58g and TZ Five 61g).
Torque in the TZ Five and 360 series is the same with the TZ Six a little lower bout the main difference is in the stiffness through the lower half of the TZ series shafts being stiffer and therefore a lower spin design with higher modulus materials.
@@Precision_Golf Thank you for the detailed explanation
Great video… thank you
What other shafts is the TZ Six similar to? Ventus TR? Great content!
Thanks and glad you like it. The closest shafts are Tensei 1k Pro Blue, Tour AD HD - the TZ Six is pretty rare in the responsive tip and low torque but also the weights being on or just under stated weight on the shaft (most “60” shafts are 65g-70g but TZ Six is 58g) so whilst the bend profile of the alternatives is not identical the spin stability and weights are similar.
SC75 M4's were brilliant in Sonartec SS-07 5 & 7
Wasn’t that a cracking combo!
Do they make one softer than the M3 ? Thx for the info.
They certainly do. Some models they offer M0, M2 and M3. Do check out our latest video about flex. ruclips.net/video/uZ76xUbmvr8/видео.html
In the TZ series M3 is the softest flex. They do play firm to flex relative to other brands but the flex of the shaft is exactly the same no matter what weight of shaft which is why the lighter weights play more stable than other brands.
M3, M4, M5 flex please explain these flex's. Reg, Stiff and X looking for information. Cheers...
Hi Mark
M3 = Reg
M4 = Stiff
M5 = X
They don’t really correspond to other manufacturers R/S/X, at least for the M4/M5 they play really stiff in my opinion, if you’re on the edge about going up or down go down a flex for Accra. I play the new TZ5 at M5 untipped and am around 118mph on course average clubhead speed with an aggressive transition. My fitter said he hasn’t fit anyone into the M5 that hasn’t been 115+ clubhead speed on trackman, not to scare you away or anything, as swing speed is only part of the equation and plenty of people with really aggressive transitions at slower speeds might like the stiffer profile, but the fitter was just saying almost everything he’s fit is M4 and M3. The TZ5 M5 is still incredibly smooth, but I’d say the M4 would be similar to most companies typical X flex in the similar weight/profile.
@@FatSanta54 we agree with you comment. It is fairly rare to go into an M5 flex with Accra due to how stable they play unless you are fitting an elite Amateur or Professional with very high club speed. The TZ series is designed for the stronger player wit the FX range offering more flex range options and softer, more responsive profiles so the TZ by design are on the stronger side