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    Default Shaft Graphics Measurements - is your shaft tipped?

    In response to a lot of questions asked about whether a shaft is tip trimmed or not, I figured I could start a list of measurements so people have easy reference.

    If you have an uncut shaft in your possession, take some measurements and post them up, we can add to the list. Include Manufacturer, model, weight, flex.

    Aldila
    NV 75 Stiff. 26" to lower left corner of first "A" Aldila
    NVS 75 Stiff. 26" to lower left corner of first "A" Aldila
    Aldila RIP Alpha Red Eyes 70g Reg. 26 7/8" from tip to bottom of word Aldila.
    Rogue Silver & Black. 31.5" from tip point of the "A" in the atom.



    Fujikura
    Fuel (non TS). 20.5" from tip to "x" in Flex
    Speeder 6.1 Stiff. 17.5" from tip to "a" in Fujikura (reported same for all VC speeder shafts - not confirmed)
    Speeder 661. 16" from tip to "a" in Fujikura


    Grafalloy
    BiMatrix Prototype. 8" Steel section.


    Graphite Design
    Tour AD-BB 6S. 24.75" Tip to first green ring.
    Tour AD-DI 6S / 7S. 24.75" Tip to first green ring.
    Tour AD-DI 7S "Black". 25.75" Tip to first green ring.
    Tour AD-DI 6X. 23.75" Tip to first green ring.
    Tour AD-DI 7X. 24.75" Tip to first green ring.
    Tour AD-DJ 6S. 24.75" Tip to first green ring.
    Tour AD-GT 7S. 24.75" Tip to first green ring.
    Tour AD-MJ 6S. 24.75" Tip to first ring.
    Tour AD-MT 7S. 24.75" Tip to first ring.


    Matrix
    Altus Hybrid Stiff. 15.5" tip to "S" in Altus
    Radix HD7 stiff (blue shaft). 20.5" tip to "7"
    Red Tie 7Q3 R Flex. 15.5” tip to "x" in flex
    White Tie 7X3 R Flex. 16.25” tip to "x" in flex
    Black Tie 7M3 R flex. 20.5” tip to "x" in flex
    Ozik TP7HD S flex. 21-3/8ths" from tip to the centre of the S.


    Mitsubishi-Rayon
    BF series. 18-1/2" tip to "N" in Rayon
    B series. 18-1/2" tip to "N" in Rayon
    Diamana Ahina. 18-3/16" tip to "N" in Rayon
    Diamana Kai'li 70S. 18.25" tip to "N" in Rayon
    Fubuki Tour 73s. 20-7/8" Tip to "S" in "Flex-S"
    OG Redboard 18.75" tip to "N" in Rayon
    OG Blueboard 20.75" tip to "N" in Rayon
    Diamana D+ 72s. 19-5/8" tip to "N" in Rayon
    Kuro Kage Silver TINI (all models). 17.75" tip to "N" in Rayon


    Miyazaki
    Miyazaki c Kua Tour 43X. 28" tip to front of M


    Oban Shafts
    Devotion 65 04 flex. 24.25" from tip to bottom of small gold band
    Kiyoshi Purple 65 04 flex. 24.25" from tip to 1st gold band
    Kiyoshi Gold 65 04 flex. 24.25" from tip to 1st gold band
    Kiyoshi White 65 05 flex. 24.25" from tip to 1st gold band
    Kiyoshi White "TM special". 65 04 flex. 24" from tip to bottom of copper band.


    Quadra Shafts
    Fire Express TP-V 65 SR Flex, 23.5" tip to start of "c" in composite.


    UST Mamiya
    Attas T2 6S. 21.25" from tip to end of "SG for Shaft" logo
    Attas 4u 6S. 19.5" from tip to beginning of black graphics
    Attas 6star 7s. 20" from tip to start of graphics
    Axivcore Red 69S/79S. 24.5" from tip to grey paint
    Axivcore Black 89S. 24 9/16" from tip to grey band
    Proforce V2 19-7/8" from tip to grey band
    VTS Black 7s. 23" from to tip to "e" in Proforce

    Veylix
    Attas T2 6S. 21.25" from tip to end of "SG for Shaft" logo
    Veylix Alpina 673 wild eye. 20.1" from tip to the n in ION

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    Benno, great idea but you are relying on the graphics on each shaft to be in exactly the same spot. Is the manufacturers quality control that good?

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    Most of these numbers come straight from emails from the manufacturer. And yes, I believe quality control is that good.

    I think most of the confusion comes from people pulling shafts, and measuring assuming the club manufacturer has not tipped the shaft for driver etc.

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    Super idea.
    Maybe need an excel spreadsheet or the like?

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    Fair enough then
    Once all the data is collected someone could put it in a spreadsheet?

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    I don't imagine the list will get too big. Who on Ozgolf buys shafts new and untipped to be able to get measures?

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    No one, we are all second hand ho's

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    Quote Originally Posted by hocko View Post
    No one, we are all second hand ho's
    sometimes 3rd or 4th hand. There are the few amongst us who are 2nd hand, then 5th hand for the same gear.

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    Anybody have any lengths for miyazaki ? If not I'll send them an email today and post it

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    GW what length are you referring to and any particular Miyazaki?
    Srixon 565 - 10.5 deg stiff Miyazaki
    Srixon 565 - 15 deg stiff Miyazaki
    Srixon H45 - 90gr Stiff Whiteboard
    Fourteen DI w/ SPB Stiff
    Bridgestone J15CB 4-PW SPB's Stiff
    Fourteen MT28 TS Spec 53 & 58 DG Spinner
    Piretti Cortino

    GOLF Link

    BENCH

    Drivers/Fairways/Hybrids

    Yamaha v202 9.5* - Tourspec x flex
    Sonartec SS-03
    V Steel 3wd
    V Steel 4wd Attas T3 8x
    Titleist 585h 19*

    Irons
    Mizuno MP33 3-P

    Putters

    Ping Anser, Anser 2, Scottsdale

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    Miyazaki kusala blue and just looking for a length from tip to a certain point to check how much it's been tipped

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    Whilst it will more than likely require more intricate equipment, measuring the actually parallel length of the tip rather than to a decal painted on the shaft (which may or may not be the same across every shaft, impossible for me to speculate on) seems more accurate.

    The parallel length on this is 4", so a set of decent quality calipers should be able to tell you if the parallel tip section is still 4" or 3 1/2" or 3", etc
    Srixon 565 - 10.5 deg stiff Miyazaki
    Srixon 565 - 15 deg stiff Miyazaki
    Srixon H45 - 90gr Stiff Whiteboard
    Fourteen DI w/ SPB Stiff
    Bridgestone J15CB 4-PW SPB's Stiff
    Fourteen MT28 TS Spec 53 & 58 DG Spinner
    Piretti Cortino

    GOLF Link

    BENCH

    Drivers/Fairways/Hybrids

    Yamaha v202 9.5* - Tourspec x flex
    Sonartec SS-03
    V Steel 3wd
    V Steel 4wd Attas T3 8x
    Titleist 585h 19*

    Irons
    Mizuno MP33 3-P

    Putters

    Ping Anser, Anser 2, Scottsdale

    Wedges
    Cleveland 54
    Fourteen 48

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    Cheers chappy might need to get my verniers from work

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gw 86 View Post
    Miyazaki kusala blue and just looking for a length from tip to a certain point to check how much it's been tipped
    What distance do you have from the tip to the start of the flexcode, not far up the shaft?
    WITB
    TRS2 9* Velocore Blue 7s
    G430 9* Ventus Velo 7s
    Titleist TSI2 15* DI7s

    Ping G425 19* hybrid Accra TZ6
    Tour Edge XCG 24* hybrid Altus
    Srixon ZX5 MKII 6-pw
    Ping Stealth 2.0 50*SS, 54*SS, 58SS/TS*
    TP Mills Tour Fleetwood

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    3 7/8 or About 100mm

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    I'm going to call it tipped 5/8" then. The verniers should back this up.
    WITB
    TRS2 9* Velocore Blue 7s
    G430 9* Ventus Velo 7s
    Titleist TSI2 15* DI7s

    Ping G425 19* hybrid Accra TZ6
    Tour Edge XCG 24* hybrid Altus
    Srixon ZX5 MKII 6-pw
    Ping Stealth 2.0 50*SS, 54*SS, 58SS/TS*
    TP Mills Tour Fleetwood

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    When i check I'll let you know how close you were I also sent miyazaki an email

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    I'll be very disappoint if not spot on
    WITB
    TRS2 9* Velocore Blue 7s
    G430 9* Ventus Velo 7s
    Titleist TSI2 15* DI7s

    Ping G425 19* hybrid Accra TZ6
    Tour Edge XCG 24* hybrid Altus
    Srixon ZX5 MKII 6-pw
    Ping Stealth 2.0 50*SS, 54*SS, 58SS/TS*
    TP Mills Tour Fleetwood

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    Bump
    WITB
    TRS2 9* Velocore Blue 7s
    G430 9* Ventus Velo 7s
    Titleist TSI2 15* DI7s

    Ping G425 19* hybrid Accra TZ6
    Tour Edge XCG 24* hybrid Altus
    Srixon ZX5 MKII 6-pw
    Ping Stealth 2.0 50*SS, 54*SS, 58SS/TS*
    TP Mills Tour Fleetwood

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    24.75"seems to be the go Graphite Design ADs in stiff;

    AD DI 7S - 24.75" to first green ring
    AD BB 6S - 24.75" to first blue ring

    I am guessing via comparison that X Flex are an inch shorter to the first ring.

    Miyazaki c Kua Tour 43X - 28" to front of M.
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    Updated

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    I have a couple of Virgins.
    Will have a Quadra Fire Express TP-V to add to the list soon.

    Aldila RIP Alpha Red Eyes 70g Reg - 26 7/8" from tip to bottom of word Aldila.
    UST Mamiya Proforce AXIVCORE Black 89 Serries S Flex - 24 9/16" from tip to grey band.
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    I'm assuming kai'li 60 and 70 have no difference?

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    Quote Originally Posted by HatchmanSS76 View Post
    I have a couple of Virgins.
    Will have a Quadra Fire Express TP-V to add to the list soon.

    Aldila RIP Alpha Red Eyes 70g Reg - 26 7/8" from tip to bottom of word Aldila.
    UST Mamiya Proforce AXIVCORE Black 89 Serries S Flex - 24 9/16" from tip to grey band.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wenz View Post
    I'm assuming kai'li 60 and 70 have no difference?
    You are most likely right, but since you are unsure, go to the MRC webpage and send them a message. They are pretty good at answering promptly.

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    As promised.
    This one doesn't have an easy spot to meassure to so have included pic to help.

    Quadra Fire Express_TP-V 65 SR
    23 1/2" to the start of the C in composite and Quadra Logo which are on the same level (photo angle)
    Quadra_Fire Express_TP-V 65 SR (1) (Copy).jpg
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