Many thanks for everyones comments! I really don't have unlimited ( I have two daughters,14 and 17 that play golf as well)funds to try shafts but based on all the comments I think I will make a good choice. I am not familiar with the machine proto shaft. whats it like in terms of feel distance and swing profile? Does anyone have any first hand knowledge about the Diamana Ali Aesle or however you spell it? It looks interesting but I can find mo real info about it.