FairwayFred Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 (edited) I got 3 identical SQ drivers and set them up with these 3 shfts, the stock Diamana SQ, Axiv 6564M and Fuji 671TE. So far the Axiv shafted one is winning, it is the one that is in my bag. I have to say that I REALLY like this shaft. I launch it a little higher than the other 2 but the ballflight is flat and carries. I am not sure if I really hit it any further than the other 2 it is hard to say right now the ground is pretty wet and there is no roll. I seem to maybe carry it a bit further consistantly than the other 2 for sure but I am not sure on overall distance. At the end of the month when we get our TrackMan doppler launch monitor system I will be able to see for sure. Aside from performance I love the way the Axiv feels. It is very active and smooth and has a very pronounced kick. Accuracy is also very good although I hit all 3 of them pretty well (yeah SQ!) this one seems to be the most consistant ballflight. I can definetly turn it over or hit a small cut if I need to. I am very excited to hit this combo on TrackMan and see where I am with it. The only change I could possibly see is maybe to try the 6564H if the ballflight is a tad too high. The Fuji 671TE is an excellent shaft also. I will be keeping this combo untill I get TrackMan also just to see the numbers. Feel is also very good but more smooth and less active than the Axiv. Ballflight is a little lower and still nice and flat. I seem to carry the Axiv a little further maybe but again roll might make up for that. I had a harder time turning the ball over with this shaft consistantly fades were no problem. All in all an excellent shaft my favorite lighter weight Fuji that I have tried. Again I must mention that the stock shaft that comes in this driver is very good. My only complaint is that it doesnt keep up with the other 2 in feel it is kinda harsh not nearly as nice. Performance is there though although I would rate this one as my least favorite it was alot closer than I thought it would be. I will report back again in a month or 2 when the ground dries out and I have some time on the TrackMan. Edited January 18, 2006 by FairwayFred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowpro Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 3 strong setups.. i guess you have gotten used to the large SQ head-- i love the new SQ fwy's but the driver needs to be hit more to get used to the size... look forward to hearing more... thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poekie Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 I have the same shaft, but in a R7 tour driver and i like it!!! Better then the diamana 73 (and other shafts) which i also tried!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairwayFred Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 (edited) I actually find the SQ to be incredibly ugly but you cant argue with results. I flat out hit the thing longer and straighter than any other driver. In fact I think it has helped that it is so ugly now I just concentrate on the ball and making a good swing and I try not to look at the driver. Before when I was playing all those georgous TourStage drivers etc I used to love to look at the club at address and how perfectly pear shaped and beautiful it looks sitting behind the ball, then think about how pure and almost persimmon like pure impact was going to be and I think that may have thrown me off. LOL Still loveing the Axiv by the way I find no faults with it at all I really cant wait untill it gets a little warmer and the ground firms up so I can see how far I am really hitting it. I was planning on keeping the 671TE untill I get TrackMan but honestly I hit the Axiv one that much better I dont think there is a point. I may replace the 671TE shafted one with a 6564H and see how that compares to the 6564M. (Cant change the stock shafted one thats the "control" on the experiment lol) Edited January 18, 2006 by FairwayFred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgolfer Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Great post. There is no "honeymoon" period with me and the Axiv. The thing flat out bombs the ball and feels so smoooooth. Even my regular group has noticed the change - much, much more carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parputt Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Ditto on the Axiv shafts.Im a lover too.Have a 6064M in a R5 tour 9.5 and a 6564M in a R7 425 TP 9.5.Both are just incredible.The carry on these even in colder weather with the smoothest range balls around some with ICE on them its unreal>Put a B330 or Prov on the Tee and who knows.They are the real deal and a competative price too.Wonder how they would work as a Fairway wood shaft.It looks like the heavier you go the stiffer they get so you may have to settle for alittle lighter than usual for the fairway woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairwayFred Posted January 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Id really like to try that 7568 in my 3 wood. I wonder if it would be too stiff? (Driver is 6564M tipped .5") Also would I get the M or H? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deman Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 I recently went to an AXIV 6064M in a R7 TP Tour and found much better accuracy but I think a little less distance. I am not long enough to give up the distance, so I just purchased a X-Drive 435 with an Ozik Medius. I am curious to see the side by side comparison on these shafts. It's pretty cold here so it will be a while until a true comparison can be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgolfer Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 I recently went to an AXIV 6064M in a R7 TP Tour and found much better accuracy but I think a little less distance. I am not long enough to give up the distance, so I just purchased a X-Drive 435 with an Ozik Medius. I am curious to see the side by side comparison on these shafts. It's pretty cold here so it will be a while until a true comparison can be made. You're killin' me! Can't you get to Arizona for some testing :tsg_smilie_cool: Look forward to hearing the results. The Medius will be a lot heavier, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deman Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 You're killin' me! Can't you get to Arizona for some testing :tsg_smilie_cool: Look forward to hearing the results. The Medius will be a lot heavier, no? The Medius is heavier bit I had been playing a YS-7 prior to the AXIV so the added weight will be closer to what I had been used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 IS the stock Diamana a stiff etc? Asking becuase I'm curious how the AVIX plays in flex compared to the Sstock Diamana. Have you got the CPM details of the Axiv in this head (CPM, grip on, 5inch, head weight, finished length, head weight etc)? Thanks. I'm looking atthe AXIV but the raw CPM of the 6564M seems high (I think it is 268) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poekie Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 The cpm rating on the shafts is what i told ungripped. So you should substract around 10 cpm when gripped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 The cpm rating on the shafts is what i told ungripped. So you should substract around 10 cpm when gripped. I know and 258 is still more than I'm used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairwayFred Posted January 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 The Stock Diamana Stiff is about a 1/2 flex stiffer than the Axiv according to the frequency. I tipped my 6564 1/2" and it still isnt close to 258 cpm on the machine. IMO it plays like a nice standard stiff in actual playability closer to the standard SQ stiff than the frequency suggests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKFLY Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 How did you determine fit ? - seems like allot of options . I currently play 660 TR S tipped 3/4 in an R7 - and may be looking for something to put in a B Stone 460. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairwayFred Posted January 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 How did you determine fit ? - seems like allot of options .I currently play 660 TR S tipped 3/4 in an R7 - and may be looking for something to put in a B Stone 460. Pretty much trial and error. I tried the 6060 and even tipped 1.5" it was too weak. My second go round the 6564 ended up being tipped 1/2" and is perfect. Id go with 6568 if I were you that is a nice stiff flex the 6564 i think is on the weaker side of stiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKFLY Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 Pretty much trial and error. I tried the 6060 and even tipped 1.5" it was too weak. My second go round the 6564 ended up being tipped 1/2" and is perfect. Id go with 6568 if I were you that is a nice stiff flex the 6564 i think is on the weaker side of stiff. Any chance you can another head and a Rombax - lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Great review of the AXIV shaft. Can you please tell us a bit more about your SS and typical launch angle? I'm considering one of these to replace the current NV65 stiff (@45" D2.5) in my Bridgestone J33R 460 10.5* driver. I'm hoping to retain roughly the same weight, swingweight, flex, and trajectory of my current setup. But with better feel, distance, control, AND 0.5 inch shorter @44.5 inches. My current SS is 107mph with medium tempo and medium release. Which model do you recommend? Thanks, Bat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offtheback Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Another thumbs up for the SQ...its hell ugly...but I just love seeing where the ball ends up! I have one in a Aldila Cinnamon tipped an 1" and it flat hits flat long bombs.. I tell ya nike got it right on the performance... its that good..I have another sq tour and max on the way for more shaft testing.. I tried the axiv a hile back and hated it.. but I believe I had the wrong flex with 6064..felt like a noodle to me! But I'm also a huge fan of the 671te..great shaft! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Are most RETAIL SQ Max 9.5 heads square faced or generally closed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgolfer Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Are most RETAIL SQ Max 9.5 heads square faced or generally closed? Closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwingMan Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Closed. I looked at mine (again) last night at the range because of this question - it does not appear closed to me at all - now the tumor on the back may give you some help closing -- but this club wants to go straight so much or fade, that I'd have to say it's square. After reviewing a lot of discussion, industry people do say that the bigger headed drivers sometimes appear a tad closed - but they are not. I'd say square - it sure doesn't act closed. And my swing is constantly checked every couple of weeks by an instructor (swing overhaul). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgolfer Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 I looked at mine (again) last night at the range because of this question - it does not appear closed to me at all - now the tumor on the back may give you some help closing -- but this club wants to go straight so much or fade, that I'd have to say it's square.After reviewing a lot of discussion, industry people do say that the bigger headed drivers sometimes appear a tad closed - but they are not. I'd say square - it sure doesn't act closed. And my swing is constantly checked every couple of weeks by an instructor (swing overhaul). You are absolutely right. I'm looking at the one I have here and it is square. In fact, I think the Tour is square too (as opposed to open). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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