Higher spin driver shaft

[benno_r]

Just got the Adams Super S in yesterday, and took it for it's first hit. Didn't care for the stock shaft at all (being 46" long!), but I also tried an AD-DI 7s @ 44.5, and this thing is straight and forgiving! But it is also short - it seems like I am not getting enough spin - the ball just drops out of the sky!

Any recommendations for a "spinny" shaft, that would launch similar to an AD-DI? Don't want a counter balanced Axivcore, as it is hard enough to get swingweight with this light head.

Thinking maybe a speeder 7.0, or a Fubuki Alpha?

Cheers,
Ben

[D22marshall]

Try the di 6 I have tried both and found the same with the 7 it went and dropped didn't kick on, may need more weet bix

[davepuppies]

Motore f3 60?

[D22marshall]

Ah good suggestion

[freddy a]

Fuji Rombax the yellow one.

[spanner039]

AD-DJ would do the trick, someone here has my old one

[TheNuclearOne]

Benno, firstly make doubly sure it's actually too little and not too much spin. the S is a higher spin head.

[rqrox]

+ 1 for the DJ

[D22marshall]

Also very good point about too much spin that might be why it is so easy to control

[benno_r]

Yeah I thought about too much spin, but I was hitting into the wind, and they were just dropping hard, ran hard once they landed. Was weird, used to "hang time". I'll play my first round with it Sunday with real balls, see how it goes...

[TheNuclearOne]

Yeah get a few more hits in Benno, sounds interesting. Did you do anything for the SW at 44.5*?

[benno_r]

It was D2 at 46, but is was a 48g shaft or sonething like that. The AD was C7 at 44.5, but used a 4g tip weight, and golfworks tungsten squares for D3. One of yhem fell of and its D1 now. Light, but forces me to calm down, so that itself was a good result. I might keep like is if it finds the short stuff all day, regardless of length...

[D22marshall]

Agree on that one benno makes it a lot easier 2nd shot

[hocko]

Too much spin me thinks.

[benno_r]

Too much spin me thinks.

I am not convinced - whatever the opposite of ballooning is, that's what it was doing. Might have to go buy and buy a trackman and find out, right? :)

[davepuppies]

If the ball is falling out of the sky and running, I can't see it ballooning and having too much spin?

When I ballon a drive, it lands straight down and sometimes jumps backwards.

[benno_r]

That's right, it definitely wasn't ballooning, probably get 180m carry, but roll out to 220-230m (on firm ground). Had it set to 11.5deg but trajectory was about normal for me (lowish), with no climb you'd associate with excessive spin.

If it's no good for me after the weekend, I'll grab a ladies flex shaft and give it to the Mrs...

[D22marshall]

Could try a diamana redboard

[Hatchman]

Also very good point about too much spin that might be why it is so easy to control

I thought it was the other way around or am I reading the above quote wrong.
Less spin = more control (less dispersion)
More spin = less control (more dispersion, ball goes wider left/right or balloons upwards)

[benno_r]

I think they mean backspin Hatchman - the same reason why your wedges don't slice as much as your driver.

More backspin = more control

Sidespin on the other hand, more = less control

[Hatchman]

That's right, it definitely wasn't ballooning, probably get 180m carry, but roll out to 220-230m (on firm ground). Had it set to 11.5deg but trajectory was about normal for me (lowish), with no climb you'd associate with excessive spin.

If it's no good for me after the weekend, I'll grab a ladies flex shaft and give it to the Mrs...

Sounds like the same talk about the Nunchuk shaft (need more loft to get it air borne as spin is what keeps the ball in the air)

[D22marshall]

Yep a fine line getting a shaft to launch high enough but not excessive spin both back and side. This is just another thing that makes this game great!!

[Hatchman]

I think they mean backspin Hatchman - the same reason why your wedges don't slice as much as your driver.

More backspin = more control

Sidespin on the other hand, more = less control

Cheers Benno.
A good off topic for discussion.
What is the bigger driving force for back spin v side spin. Loft of the club or swing path?

[D22marshall]

Face angle at impact 90% of what's going to happen

[benno_r]

Finally got it out in the wild today using NXT tour s. Great Driver setup. Way better than the R1 I had. Not as good as the Nike, but very good feel, nice forgiveness, flight was a little low. Going to chuck an F3 motore just to see what a little more spin achieves.

[davepuppies]

If you want a F3 let me know.....

[benno_r]

If you want a F3 let me know.....

Already on it's way I am afraid...

[benno_r]

F3 works a treat, now permanent in the Speedline.

[TheNuclearOne]

Noice work Benno, another happy Adams customer :D

[backintheswing]

Where did you get the F3 from Benno? I am chasing an F1.

[benno_r]

Yeah some good kit - the Speedline can't beat the Covert, but it's solid enough for my working away kit.

The new Tight Lies 4W is well entrenched in the main bag.

[Captain Nemo]

Where did you get the F3 from Benno? I am chasing an F1.
Me….. ;)

[Captain Nemo]

F3 works a treat, now permanent in the Speedline.
Good to hear someone can make it work!

[backintheswing]

Me….. ;)

Got an F1 then?

[benno_r]

Good to hear someone can make it work!
It went well. No good in the wind though, balloon city. In the calm though had a really nice flight, maybe 10/15 behind the covert/kiyoshi, but great feel and dispersion.

Windy days will be the covert and black tie combo...

[TheNuclearOne]

Yeah some good kit - the Speedline can't beat the Covert, but it's solid enough for my working away kit.

The new Tight Lies 4W is well entrenched in the main bag.

You still working a bit in the mighty Gladdy Benno?

[benno_r]

You still working a bit in the mighty Gladdy Benno?

Yeah mate, probably another 18-24months or so I reckon. Normally playing sporters at Calliope every Sunday, but keen to play wherever.

Cheers,
Ben

[TheNuclearOne]

Get ready for a heatwave!