PxExG Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 New "Nano" technology in shafts has actually gotten me very excited. The concept behind it is quite brilliant and although it is a buzz word I think there is actual merit to the idea. To quote a good friend of mine, one who also happens to be a very talented player & has tried pretty much every high end club/shaft combination out there: It has amazing feel and is amazingly consistant and straight. Nanotubes replace the traditional resin that bonds the graphite togeather in the shaft. The key to this is that nanotubes are 1000X stronger than normal carbon fiber and 75% lighter while resin has almost no strength at all and is heavier than graphite. The Nanotubes also align the graphite fibers perfectly unlike resin which will align however it happens to cure. The end result is a shaft that is stronger than any shaft out there with better rebound capabilities that is also more consistant than anything else out there (including Fuji high end and GD) In 3-5 years all shafts will be made with Carbon Nanotubes and performance will be better all the way around. IMO these shafts are years ahead of Fuji and GD in performance The Accuflex Evolution is the shaft that has caught my eye, it just so happens to match my specs pretty much exactly; Weight = 72 grams Torque = 2.8* Kick - Point = Mid (to high apparently) These specs are off a S-Flex, and are based on a swing speed range of 98 - 110. Their website is http://www.accuflexgolf.com and I am going to put this shaft in a R7 TP head ASAP :surprize: Any experiences out there? The NT Grafalloy and the ProtoPype also utilise this technology I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godfather1 Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Sounds very interesting. I think I might put one in my 510 tp if it comes in a 80-85g version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboy Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Hmmm, pure carbon fiber on it's own is very brittle... I doubt even nano shafts are completely resin free... like high end snow boards, the carbon content to resin ratio = lightness (not sure about the strength factor when resin tends to zero) Along with the inclusion of SWNTs, the NV ProtoPype™, like all shafts in the NV™ series, features exclusive aerospace materials and Aldila's unique Micro Laminate Technology™ that provides the player enhanced power, consistent flex and precise feel. The NV ProtoPype™ is currently offered in two weights, 70 and 80 grams, in Stiff and X-Stiff. looks like the resin is still there, in small quantities. and check out the flexs.. must be the benefits help manufacture historically heavy and borady shafts for the whackers not the swingers Graphite shaft manufacturing has always been about crabon content...... HM XX was an indication of carbon content vs resin in the old days... the higher the HM number the higher the carbon content (I think the J professional weapon shafts were HM80's I seem to recall) The problemin the early days was catering for the X stiff and low torque guys.. the only way was top carbon content, cheap shafts used Boron in the tip section to strengthen the weakest point (companies played on folks ignorance and marketed shafts on Boron Certified stickering.. it's was a godadmn contaminant in a cheap crap shaft!) No doubt nanotech should make shafts cheaper and maybe iron out the kinks in today manufacturing processes but I'm skeptical... I hate light shafts so maybe the nano craze won't be so good for the guys who like heavy hitters.... It's not just Graphite, sandvik have a nano steel available, the walls can be made thinner and it's stronger... not seen any shafts as of yet... nano Tiitanium ??? Beats having to watch your Fuji every time someone bumps against it or scratches it. Perhaps the big quantum leap is in ball technology for this, Ive not read up on it too much but I think the improvements will be minimal.... and costly too! I ain't expecting 30 extra yards coz I'm a born skeptic but it wouldn't be that good, it would ruin golf in my mind... my length and power is in my own natural ability and atheltisism.. the equipment only lets me tap into that.. not substitute for the lack thereof :smile2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 jboy thanks for the info. i got a j's metal driver with a hm-70 shaft. thought that referred to the weight but it says it right there on the shaftband: high-modulus carbon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teampowers Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 I have a Evolution in a R7 9.5. It is AWESOME! It is a great combo. I swing as hard as I can and it still keeps up. Then, I can put a smooth swing on it and it just goes. I have played fuji's and this shaft is better. Period. Slàinte! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornyjuan Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 I know Paul from Shreveport Golf was playing and testing this shaft a few months ago. Very interesting technology...maybe he can chime in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShreveportGolf Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Yes, I have played around with this shaft. I have been very happy with Accuflex shafts in the past, so when I heard about this one, I was very interested. They spent over one year with this shaft in R&D from what I understand, just so they would get it right. IMHO this is their best shaft to date, by a decent margin. Their claims for tighter tolerances and better energy transfer hold true, in my experience. Another interesting attribute is that the shaft recovers so well that you can swing at it differently if you need to. It is there when you go at it and will also respond well with a smoother swing. The good thing is that this shaft is not all that expensive, so it won't break you to try one. Feel is about preference, but most people who have tried it seem to like the feel a good bit. The color scheme is pretty cool, especially when you get it in the sun light. I hope they will open up this line in the future and add some different weight catagories. That may not be too far off, considering it's growing popularity. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus1 Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 sounds like its worth a try lads......think il get one for the r7 tour shallow..... and if it dont work :mad: im sure il get ova it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKFLY Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 sounds like its worth a try lads......think il get one for the r7 tour shallow..... and if it dont work :mad: im sure il get ova ithJust be careful with flex selection. Otherwise a great shaft for the $$$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus1 Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 why ak does this play stronger or weker than suggested??? which way would you end to go if inbetween the flexes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboy Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 On the Aldila web site the nano shaft is cheaper than the other limited availability shaft NV Extreme. Strange ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breal Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 I hit the accuflex evolution a couple times, and it felt real good. What I noticed is the great recovery rate it had on swings( different , hard , or smooth). It is a good shaft, and I am going to get one to fully understand what this shaft truly can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putterboy Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 I have an Evo R flex. My SS is between 95-100. If you are between SS on the flex chart then go one flex softer. BTW the Evo does not come in anything softer than a R flex. FWIW I've read posts on other boards people using a R flex with SS upto 105. I inserted it 1.5" and butt trim to 45". Do NOT tip these shafts. Numbers from the Accuflex site Swing Speed (mph) R Flex 88-98 S Flex 98-110 X Flex 110-125+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slicktry Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 I think for $89 it is quite a bargain. A tour GD costs how much :love: , and I think that they are worth it. With prices like $89, it definitely encourages more ho'ing :money: !!!! God Bless Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgk5 Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 I wrote a full review on the Comp NT in the Shaft Review section. It is outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboy Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 Grafalloy have a Nano option coming out, check out their webpage: http://www.grafalloy.com/grafalloy/grafalloy.htm Nothing at Penely or Harrison..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putterboy Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Something to keep in mind is that the Accuflex is the only Nano shaft that is NOT rolled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus1 Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 excuse my ignorance putterboy but what does 'ROLLED' or 'NOT ROLLED' mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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