Duffer19 Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 I picked up a the latest copy of Gocchin's favorite mag in Nagoya a few days ago and the feature story is a shaft test (another one) for 5 different classes of speed rating. I would leave the actual translating to Gocchin but I am suprised (plesantly so) that my Machline 5350 Proto came in a close second to Roddio W5BA (the 2 finalists) but beating out 9 others including the Quattro Tech, Speeder 555 and AXIV V. This is for 'Class 2' competition which is for SS rating of 35 to 40 m/s. While my Machline 5350 is rated #2, it is also $150 cheaper than the Roddio. For most of you that would be in the Class 3 (40-45 m/s), the Rombax 6X07 S was the winner over Quattro Tech 65 S, the two finalists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 My copy should be here any day now ^^. I've noticed in the issues leading up to the May one that the Rombax and GD are getting lots of rave reviews and showing great results.... can't wait to see this issue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
languidcrane Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Is there a 45-50 m/s category? My current swingspeed is 112-117 in mph. It seems that in every class different shafts come alive that didn't fair as well in different swing speed brackets. I am going buy a high end shaft for my driver, but want it to be the right fit for swingspeed and launch conditions. Currently I am playing a Cleveland Hi Bore XL tour 8.5* with a VS Proto 60X shaft. Launch is a little low (10-11*) , and spin is a little high (3200-3400). Roddio WA, Rombax X series, Quattro Tech, and Ozik Altus on top of my list. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted March 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Is there a 45-50 m/s category? My current swingspeed is 112-117 in mph. It seems that in every class different shafts come alive that didn't fair as well in different swing speed brackets. I am going buy a high end shaft for my driver, but want it to be the right fit for swingspeed and launch conditions. Currently I am playing a Cleveland Hi Bore XL tour 8.5* with a VS Proto 60X shaft. Launch is a little low (10-11*) , and spin is a little high (3200-3400). Roddio WA, Rombax X series, Quattro Tech, and Ozik Altus on top of my list. What do you guys think? Class 4 (s/p 45-48 m/s) Contenders: Quad 7,GD Proto CP02,PX-1 7001(?), DREV ICN Tour, NSPRO GT700, AXIV V-7072, FSP MX4, Roddio W-W7A, Diamana D75, GD QT 75, Rombax 7X07, Quadra Red Tour X. Finalists: FSP MX4 and Diamana D75 with FSP the winner. I have heard the name FSP name for a few years but never seem one on the market. It must be one of the hand made boutique shaft outfit like the NGS but only smaller. There is the Class 5 for ss over 48 m/s with Diamana D85 the winner in overall performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
languidcrane Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Thank you for the prompt reply. Do you have any more info on Class 5 for ss over 48 m/s. They say Diamana white board wins, but what other shafts are in that class? Here is a chart for converting meters per second into mph. It looks like my low end SS is around 50 m/s. Thanks in advance meters per second miles per hour 30 67.11 35 78.29 40 89.48 45 100.66 50 111.85 55 123.03 60 134.22 65 145.4 70 156.59 75 167.77 80 178.96 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted March 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 (edited) Class 5 (ss 48m/s +) Contenders: Riddio W8WA GD QT 85s Quad 8 PX 1 8001 NSPRO Tour Romax 8X07 Drev Proto Diamana D83 Edited March 22, 2007 by Duffer19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
languidcrane Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Class 4 (s/p 45-48 m/s)Contenders: Quad 7,GD Proto CP02,PX-1 7001(?), DREV ICN Tour, NSPRO GT700, AXIV V-7072, FSP MX4, Roddio W-W7A, Diamana D75, GD QT 75, Rombax 7X07, Quadra Red Tour X. Finalists: FSP MX4 and Diamana D75 with FSP the winner. I have heard the name FSP name for a few years but never seem one on the market. It must be one of the hand made boutique shaft outfit like the NGS but only smaller. There is the Class 5 for ss over 48 m/s with Diamana D85 the winner in overall performance. What was the other finalist in the class 5 test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted March 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 What was the other finalist in the class 5 test? My Japanese is limited but I think the finalists for Class 5 were NSPro Tour 85 X vs. Diamana D85 X. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 For most of you that would be in the Class 3 (40-45 m/s), the Rombax 6X07 S was the winner over Quattro Tech 65 S, the two finalists. What are the rest of the contenders for Class 3? Thanks Bat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 What are the rest of the contenders for Class 3? ThanksBat PX-1 6001 Axiv 6068L Roddio W-6BA Machline Proto 7080 NS Pro SD600 Quattro Tech 65S Ten Nines Bb-01 FSP FNEW3 Diamana S63 Quadra Red Tour Rombax 6X07 Mizuno Quad 6 Butt Standard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
languidcrane Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 I assume golf gear is not available in the USA. Are there any spin and launch numbes available in the article? I haven't even heard of some of the shafts in the test. Unfortunately all the shafts tested in the 50 m/s caterory are 80+ grams, and I play 70 grams in the driver... I don't know if the article really helps me? On a side note anyone that has played the graphite design pt series and the Quattro Tech series, how much higher will the quattro tech launch? Will the spin be lower? Also how does the new Rombax X series compare to Quattro Tech? Spin and feel etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 Golf Gear is one of the ultimate Japanese Golf PORN mags.... just unbelievable amounts of gear and tests... always launch monitor stats... I will post the numbers when I get a chance... ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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