NewTokyo Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 I've not hit a FW in some time. The space between my driver and my 5 iron is currently filled with Utility clubs. I'm about to take the plunge on a GFT 4 FW head, but I have absolutely no idea what kind of shaft I should be looking for. I am a high handicapper with a fairly slow swing (between 90-100 mph) and have a problem slicing my driver. My Irons are mizunos with steel shafts in them and they usually fly straight. What kind of shaft should I be looking for? This particular club will be primarily intended to be hit off the deck. par 5's, long 4's etc. I've heard that heavier shafts are better, but some people have been having success with with the Axiv. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairwayfinder Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 I've not hit a FW in some time. The space between my driver and my 5 iron is currently filled with Utility clubs. I'm about to take the plunge on a GFT 4 FW head, but I have absolutely no idea what kind of shaft I should be looking for. I am a high handicapper with a fairly slow swing (between 90-100 mph) and have a problem slicing my driver. My Irons are mizunos with steel shafts in them and they usually fly straight. What kind of shaft should I be looking for? This particular club will be primarily intended to be hit off the deck. par 5's, long 4's etc. I've heard that heavier shafts are better, but some people have been having success with with the Axiv. Any suggestions? The two I like best (my swing speed is much like yours) Fujikura TRTI46 Fujikura Tour Platform 27.3 Fujikjura TW series All great shafts Kick the ball up with an active tip. Helps elevate the ball and turn it over. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGAPro Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 I would get in touch with Chris about the Mach Line fairway wood shafts, those are ones that he is playing and they are affordable, Mach Line is one of best right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Alexander Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 There is a school of thought that your 3 wood shaft should be 10 grams heavier than your driver shaft ie 70g driver shaft 80g 3 wood shaft. This probaly doesn't help with brand selection, however it may be a consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoigolfer Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 hi,the g-field 4w is a great pick! i use the proforce mamiya 69g fw shaft with the g-field 4w. great fw shaft imo. lots like the tour ad pt-7. its a very popular combo. you may also want to check out the new fw shafts by MACHLINE. i hear they are super as well. there are lots of options for shafts. no matter what you decide, i think g-field 4w is a great start. good luck. 808 i concur. the jumbo model proforce mamiya and gft is a great combo. good luck on your search! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 I have the G-Field 3 & 5 woods w/Tour AD PT-7 - Stiff shafts. Fantastic Club and Shaft Combo. Easy to hit and work. But I'm here to tell you after another day on the Golf Course.... The Epon Technity FW's w/Quattro Tech Shaft is the best FW combo. Period. IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTokyo Posted May 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 There is a school of thought that your 3 wood shaft should be 10 grams heavier than your driver shaft ie 70g driver shaft 80g 3 wood shaft.This probaly doesn't help with brand selection, however it may be a consideration. This is a great tip. I'll keep this in mind. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTokyo Posted May 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 I have the G-Field 3 & 5 woods w/Tour AD PT-7 - Stiff shafts.Fantastic Club and Shaft Combo. Easy to hit and work. But I'm here to tell you after another day on the Golf Course.... The Epon Technity FW's w/Quattro Tech Shaft is the best FW combo. Period. IMHO I would love an Epon. However, part of the reason I don't have a FW wood is that I don't need one all that often. An Epon solution would be a little splurgy. If I end up falling in love with the GFT, and it gets a lot of use, an Epon upgrade down the line isn't out of the question. I am definitely eying a new Epon driver. It's hard to ignore all the love the Epon get here. Probably summer time or so. Just need to fill holes in my bag before I start replacing clubs I have already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTokyo Posted May 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 I have a lot of good choices to pick from: PT-7, mamiya, fujikura... Sounds like the Mach Line is the most recommended shaft. PGAPro has some glowing reviews and if it's in Chris's bag, you know it is special. Thanks again for all the advice everyone. Is this shaft appropriate for a high handicapper looking to improve? I have a slow swing, but it is speeding up. (mostly thanks to that tour tempo book.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 I have a lot of good choices to pick from: PT-7, mamiya, fujikura...Sounds like the Mach Line is the most recommended shaft. PGAPro has some glowing reviews and if it's in Chris's bag, you know it is special. Thanks again for all the advice everyone. Is this shaft appropriate for a high handicapper looking to improve? I have a slow swing, but it is speeding up. (mostly thanks to that tour tempo book.) Many of the Mach Line are built to load and unload symmetrically. There has been a lot of research put into them to make them balanced top performers. I too do not have a fast swing and excel with all the JDM shafts. Mach Line looks like the up and coming shaft of this year... gonna be lots of great things from them. Their presence on the Japanese tour is growing quickly as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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