Nunchuk Golf Shaft review

[virge666]

I have now played this shaft is 4 different heads. This should give some idea on how they play and why they work.

Why are they different?
• They are 104 grams – yep 104 grams (TM, Cally and Mizuno stock is 50gr)
• They have no flex ratings, no CPM ratings and no different weights.
• They just have the one single bend in the middle.
• You NEVER tip them – even in hybrids – just keep chopping the butt.

How do they work?
Instead of having 3 sections to the shaft and having a different stiffness and weight for each section, the Nunchuk is counter-balanced with a single flex point in the middle-ish. The shaft only has the single flex point, so you don’t need different flexes and the counter balancing sorts it out for you.

Why is this really cool?
Cause you can put 8 different swings on the ball and get a decent result. If you are tired and swinging at 93mph, or you are pumped up and swing it at 120mph, you still get optimum launch and spin.

Does the 104gr feel heavy?
No – really not – feels like a 60gram shaft at 45”, maybe lighter. It feels very “balanced” probably due to the amount of counterbalancing going on. It actually feels rather good.
Now the review . . .

Superfast 9.5 – 45”
Low – really low. Everything – really low. Still hit it further than everyone else around Terrey Hills but I could not get the ball higher than 30-35m high. Hit wonderful stingers with it and my playing partners thought I was being clever and hitting it under the wind… this will end up in the pro shop this afternoon, suits anyone who thinks he hits it too high.

FTiz 10.5 Tour.
Again a touch lower than what I would usually like – but went long. I handed around Terrey Hills and one of the guys bought both the club and head at the end of the round. He had a Fuji in a 910 D2 and this thing flex it by 20-25m. Not kidding – easily 20m, saw him hit both clubs a few times.

910D2 8.5
This was a strong blokes club, all I can say is that he was happy with the feel of the new club over the Diamana something that he had in it. We bought the adapter and installed it last week. He reports the same kind of distance as the old shaft – but straighter and more consistent with the distance. He says a couple of times he has got it a little in the heel and the ball just comes out a little lower but still gets out there a good distance, where as his bad shots with Diamana lost quite a bit of distance.

Diablo Tour 9.5
Again a little lower than the 70gr AXIV black I had in it. I also find my mishits don’t go stupidly left or right and I find the distance is very similar on all good shots. With the AXIV – I could really smash the odd one right out of the screws and get that magic 270-275m thumper. The Nunchuk just seems to get everything around the 250-260 mark without much effort. The club head does feel lighter and faster through impact, but the sound is more solid and not “tinky”.

Conclusion.
Lighter heads like the Superfast hit the ball low with this shaft. Heavier heads hit it higher, I am guessing that is the counterbalancing of the shaft.

The distance with the driver is more consistent, even with slower swings. The slower swings just hit the ball higher… even with the superfast – if I slowed my swing down to about 70-80% I could then get the ball higher, the faster I swung- the lower it went.

So the head seems to be the vital point . . . match the head up to your swing type and you are good to go. If you have the wrong head – you have to find the right speed to get the ball flight you want. If you have one and are playing into the wind… swing harder!

The ball has a mile less side spin with this shaft – even with spastic over top smothering the ball doesn’t move that much. You will find the shots become straight pulls and straight pushes instead of violent movement in the air.

I have tried to as unbiased as I can – the shafts are bloody expensive at $250 a throw so waiting for a 2nd hand one might be the best way to get your hands on one. But if you do get a new one – I am sure you will be able to on sell it without much $$$ loss.

[Captain Nemo]

Well done Virge, some great insight into this 'UNIQUE' shaft!
Looks like a few guys will be sniffing around the pro-shop waiting for the hand me downs!

[BrisVegas]

spam.

This shaft will put you out of business virge. Once you've sold all your customers one, they'll never come back. Then what?

[3oneday]

Can you review one of these next ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/NANO-POWER-Golf-...#ht_2961wt_905

[Jarro]

Sounds like the 'holy grail' of shafts then 'eh Virge ?

Time to spend some money on a decent shaft i think

[Jarro]

Can you review one of these next ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/NANO-POWER-Golf-...#ht_2961wt_905

For the Toppies ?

[Hux]

We will have two Nanchuks in play tomorrow.

910D2 10.5* and Diablo Octane Black Tour 9.5*. Will be interesting to see how they go side by side.

[chappy1970]

31day, that nano shaft set is outrageous

[Stuartd147]

And my Ping Rapture V2 10.5 should be done tomorrow also...stu!

[Daves]

Thanks for the review Virge, I am looking forward to trying mine out in the D2.

Why is this really cool?

Cause you can put 8 different swings on the ball and get a decent result. If you are tired and swinging at 93mph, or you are pumped up and swing it at 120mph, you still get optimum launch and spin.

The above is what got me interested in this shaft. I am very aware that my swing and swing speed can falter over the final few holes, particularly on windy days. Have recently move to a R flex for this reason. Will be interesting to compare against the Nunchuk.

[virge666]

Can you review one of these next ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/NANO-POWER-Golf-...#ht_2961wt_905

$1800 for a shaft - WTF ?

I take it back - the Nunchuck is a steal - buy 7

spam.

This shaft will put you out of business virge. Once you've sold all your customers one, they'll never come back. Then what?

I only have 4 left - so that wont be a problem. eBay has worked out well and I make $40 on that shaft instead of $10 here !!

Sounds like the 'holy grail' of shafts then 'eh Virge ?

Time to spend some money on a decent shaft i think

i wouldn't say holy grail - but definitley a very different shaft. You have to get the right head on the end of it - otherwise the flight is too low.

We will have two Nanchuks in play tomorrow.

910D2 10.5* and Diablo Octane Black Tour 9.5*. Will be interesting to see how they go side by side.

Excellent ! That Black tour has me more than interested, but I think the D2 will be the pick.

Thanks for the review Virge, I am looking forward to trying mine out in the D2.

The above is what got me interested in this shaft. I am very aware that my swing and swing speed can falter over the final few holes, particularly on windy days. Have recently move to a R flex for this reason. Will be interesting to compare against the Nunchuk.

This is the bit I like - the shaft sort of suits all swings... well sort of ... so the consistancy is the big point for me. The lack of height was a bit of a sticking point - so I will grab a 10.5 D2 or Diablo and give that a rip.

Getting the head right seems to be the trick... and a bit more loft doesn't hurt either.

Also interested to hear what they are like in the wind - that will answer a few questions I have on spin rate.

[Jake]

Mmm, Turkish Delight wrapper purple.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=380330570291

[PeteyD]

hmmm might rob a bank and try this in the old 07 burner tp 10.5* How much are they Virge?

[virge666]

http://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php...uk-Golf-Shafts.

$225 + shipping.

[3oneday]

Mmm, Turkish Delight wrapper purple.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=380330570291

outstanding resale value

[Jake]

Hehe, who bought it!?

[Yossarian]

rubin did you end up buying one of these?

[simmsy]

i dibs'd it!

[Yossarian]

Not really a dibs, just would be pretty curious to have a crack at it.

[simmsy]

yeah curiosity has got me on this one for sure $250 is alot on an experiment though.

[rubin]

rubin did you end up buying one of these?

nope. was tempted, but no. Fit talked me out of it.

But if the results are really that good, it might be something to consider down the track.

[timinsa]

Nice review. Sounds like it confirms to the theory that the the heavier the shaft the lower the ball flight. I'd like to hear how it flies in a 12º head.

[MegaWatty]

Mmmmmm. DCT 551 head with one of these!

[TheNuclearOne]

Mmmmmm. DCT 551 head with one of these!

I remember the turmoil on these 551's like it was yesty. The only legal loft was deemed 12* and the USGA didn't budge for love nor money. Wishon had a similar prob with hmmmmm, may have been an early 919THI driver loft.

[henno]

I remember the turmoil on these 551's like it was yesty. The only legal loft was deemed 12* and the USGA didn't budge for love nor money. Wishon had a similar prob with hmmmmm, may have been an early 919THI driver loft.

Yep, and it was only due to a minuscule hosel measurement that caused the issue with the 551. Great club though.