Ping Rapture 9 degree Aldila VS Proto.

[gazgolf1]

Bought a 10.5 and a 9 degree from the US and I've decided to keep the 10.5.
This club is new,I hit 4 balls at Vic Pk range with it and you can't tell,pics available.
The VS Proto is a stiff flex and length is standard from the Ping factory,sorry no headcover.
$530 shipped.....These retail for $750 in stores.

[Ducky]

I don't want to take your WTS thread off-topic, but how does the VS Proto compare to other shafts of the same flex?

[leighthebee]

Its a middle of the range kick point between the Nv and the Nvs. Pretty highly rated shaft from what I hear.

[Ducky]

Was just wondering if it played firm/soft in comparison to other shafts. I am considering replacing the UST Proforce V2 in my driver.

[gazgolf1]

Not much of a shaft guru but feels about the same flex wise as a stiff NV or Prolaunch.
As far as characteristics go it seems to launch higher than an NV and has a tight feel to it,hard to explain but by tight I mean it feels accurate.

[3oneday]

Good shaft, hard(er) to hit crooked, great dispersion. Does launch high in my opinion, but supposed to be not as soft as the NVS.

[gazgolf1]

Good shaft, hard(er) to hit crooked, great dispersion. Does launch high in my opinion, but supposed to be not as soft as the NVS.

Dispersion....thats the word I was searching for,tight dispersion.
Thanks Pete. :)

[Jarro]

Tight Gaz, that's THE word ;)

Tell me something, does the rapture feel ANY better than the G5 at all ??

[gazgolf1]

Tight Gaz, that's THE word ;)

Tell me something, does the rapture feel ANY better than the G5 at all ??

It feels different that the G2 or G5,buggered if I know how to explain it though,does'nt feel like a FT-3.

[Jarro]

Gaz,

.. have you had anything to drink tonight ?




;)

[TS]

Tight Gaz, that's THE word ;)

Tell me something, does the rapture feel ANY better than the G5 at all ??

Jarro. The Rapture feel tighter than the G5.

[gazgolf1]

Gaz,

.. have you had anything to drink tonight ?




;)

Today...but it's starting to wear off. ;)

[Jarro]

Jarro. The Rapture feel tighter than the G5.

:-s

please explain

[Jono]

Jarro,

Having hit both the G5 and the Rapture, I'd say the Rapture sounds more solid than the G5. Bit more muted. More of a "thwack" than a "tink".

It doesn't really sound like a composite head. It just sounds like a solid titanium head.

Ducky,

The VS Proto does launch the ball higher than the NV. To me, the S flex Proto felt a bit stiffer than the S flex NV. If I remember correctly, you already hit the ball high, so I have a feeling this might not suit your swing.

[3oneday]

I used a 10.5 Rapture with an X Stiff V2 65 today, first time in ages I actually got run when the ball landed.

At this moment it feels better than the G5 9° with Diamana I have been using. Feels more solid off the face. Looks great too 8)

[Jarro]

so when can we expect to see it in the Pro-Shop Pete ?

[3oneday]

gotta wait for gazs one to sell first ;)



tosser :p

[Jarro]

I'll be watching ;)

[3oneday]

yeah, and I won't send you a pic either ;)

:p

[Jarro]

tosser :p

This sold yet Gaz ?

we're trying hard for you mate ;)

[gazgolf1]

nope. :(

[gazgolf1]

Heres some pics for those that like the pretty colours. :)
I tried to make these photos a manboob free zone. ;)

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/gazgolf1/Rapture006.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/gazgolf1/Rapture003.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/gazgolf1/Rapture005.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/gazgolf1/Rapture004.jpg

[gazgolf1]

Price drop before Ebay $510 shipped. :)