offtheback Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 I'm currently hitting the 7072V in a ft-5 and haven't seen a longer more consistant ball ever with a need ideal ballflight.... So... is it possible to get it even better????( mind you have tested and tried an amazing amount of shafts from every different brand, style and favor-- tour and import) and the Axiv V's are simply awesome.... how would the Roddio compare and anyone who has had both, please pipe in!! thanks josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajaykkr Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 I'm currently hitting the 7072V in a ft-5 and haven't seen a longer more consistant ball ever with a need ideal ballflight....So... is it possible to get it even better????( mind you have tested and tried an amazing amount of shafts from every different brand, style and favor-- tour and import) and the Axiv V's are simply awesome.... how would the Roddio compare and anyone who has had both, please pipe in!! thanks josh Never tried the Axiv. But have tried others, but the Roddio rocks (I have it in the EPON 460) and I have not seen a longer, more responsive, tight dispersion shaft. If you are thinking of the Roddio, take the plunge. and thank me for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offtheback Posted May 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Never tried the Axiv. But have tried others, but the Roddio rocks (I have it in the EPON 460) and I have not seen a longer, more responsive, tight dispersion shaft. If you are thinking of the Roddio, take the plunge. and thank me for it. thank you....but I need more info than that before I throw down the dough... I'm being greedy i know- but what I have with the Axiv is soo stinking good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajaykkr Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 thank you....but I need more info than that before I throw down the dough... I'm being greedy i know- but what I have with the Axiv is soo stinking good.. I posted my impressions of the EPON + Roddio earlier this evening after my first round in another post. All I can tell you is that 9/10 drives were in the fairway and much further up the hole than I have ever been. I even tried going after it and the shaft handled it with ease without spraying. The shaft has a tremendous kick, but it feels very controlled and its long. Feel free to ask any questions and I will answer from my experience. As for whether it beats the AXIV, I have no clue as i never played the AXIV (My gues is that it probably does ) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mramage Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 I have the V7072 in and Epon 460ZR head. The V7072 feels just awesome and I am getting good (not awesome) distance. My good shots are going about 250m with a slight 10m fade . The only issue is I am having alot of trouble working the ball left and my bad shot is a fade hard right. I just ordered an Epon with a Roddio W-6BA with the same head. I am hoping this will eliminate the bad right shot and I will be able to get a bit more distance, while swing a bit smother. The club should be arriving this week and I will give everyone a review of both shafts side by side then. By the sounds of it you would get the W-_WA which is for a harder, faster tempo swing and takes out the left side of play (similar to the Axiv V). This link might give you some more solid stats that you are looking for. http://www.inpakuto.com/content/view/143/33/ Hopefully you will get some good info from this forum, but the only way to really find out if a certain shaft fits you better is to try it and test it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offtheback Posted May 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 I have the V7072 in and Epon 460ZR head. The V7072 feels just awesome and I am getting good (not awesome) distance. My good shots are going about 250m with a slight 10m fade . The only issue is I am having alot of trouble working the ball left and my bad shot is a fade hard right.I just ordered an Epon with a Roddio W-6BA with the same head. I am hoping this will eliminate the bad right shot and I will be able to get a bit more distance, while swing a bit smother. The club should be arriving this week and I will give everyone a review of both shafts side by side then. By the sounds of it you would get the W-_WA which is for a harder, faster tempo swing and takes out the left side of play (similar to the Axiv V). This link might give you some more solid stats that you are looking for. http://www.inpakuto.com/content/view/143/33/ Hopefully you will get some good info from this forum, but the only way to really find out if a certain shaft fits you better is to try it and test it. great look forward to hearing more!!! I suspect I will be doing my onw testing soon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonHack Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 I'm currently hitting the 7072V in a ft-5 and haven't seen a longer more consistant ball ever with a need ideal ballflight....So... is it possible to get it even better????( mind you have tested and tried an amazing amount of shafts from every different brand, style and favor-- tour and import) and the Axiv V's are simply awesome.... how would the Roddio compare and anyone who has had both, please pipe in!! thanks josh is that 7072V stiff ot Xstiff as I am also playing an Axiv and planning on getting a Roddio,,,may as well follow you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mramage Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 is that 7072V stiff ot Xstiff as I am also playing an Axiv and planning on getting a Roddio,,,may as well follow you guys Axiv V: Model Weight Torque Flex KickPoint 5054 48 5.1 5.4 (RA) mid/high 5058 50 5.1 5.8 ( R ) mid/high 5062 52 5.0 6.2 (SR) mid/high 5066 54 5.0 6.6 (S) mid/high 6062 58 4.4 6.2 ( R ) mid/high 6066 60 4.3 6.6 (SR) mid/high 6070 62 4.3 7.0 (S) mid/high 6074 64 4.2 7.4 (SX) mid/high 7068 68 3.6 6.8 (SR) mid/high 7072 70 3.6 7.2 (S) mid/high 7076 72 3.5 7.6 (SX) mid/high 7080 74 3.5 8.0 (X) mid/high 8072 78 2.9 7.2 (S) mid/high 8076 80 2.9 7.6 (SX) mid/high 8080 82 2.8 8.0 (X) mid/high 8084 84 2.8 8.4 (XX) mid/high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blader-X Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 I've been using the Epon w/ Axiv V8076 for the last several months and have been just loving it!! However, I just sent it in to Chris to have it replaced with the Roddio W-8WA. Club will be arriving today but won't be able to put it in play until next week. I will post impressions after a couple of rounds but unfortunately it cannot be right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offtheback Posted May 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 is that 7072V stiff ot Xstiff as I am also playing an Axiv and planning on getting a Roddio,,,may as well follow you guys Its a Stiff that plays much stiffer in the FT-5 due the bore depth, am about 110+ and could of gone with the 7072 or 7076 easily, but the 7072 can take everything I got and still get very controled shots, but I just as well swing smoothly(for me) and kill it...ballfight is mid and piercing with a 39* decending angle I get max carry and Roll- simply amazing!......but is there anymore yards with Roddio's or just a lighter wallet???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 I've been using the Epon w/ Axiv V8076 for the last several months and have been just loving it!!However, I just sent it in to Chris to have it replaced with the Roddio W-8WA. Club will be arriving today but won't be able to put it in play until next week. I will post impressions after a couple of rounds but unfortunately it cannot be right away. We are too much alike I too have been using the Epon w/ Axiv V7072 for the last several months and have been just loving it!! I also sent it to Chris to replace with the Roddio shaft. I just got back the Epon today with the Roddio W-6BA Stiff shaft installed by Chris!!!! Will have it in play over the next couple of days. feedback to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offtheback Posted May 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 So sending my driver into TSG is the Only way to buy this shaft???? I hope not, as that will kill the deal for me...I'm sure TSG are great fitters but I do all my own work...anyone have a w7-wa X flex pull @ 45.5"(I play my ft-5 at 46"). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky3 Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 So sending my driver into TSG is the Only way to buy this shaft????I hope not, as that will kill the deal for me...I'm sure TSG are great fitters but I do all my own work...anyone have a w7-wa X flex pull @ 45.5"(I play my ft-5 at 46"). Daiwa will only allow approved clubmakers to fit Roddio shafts, they have to send a certificate to Daiwa about the installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 So sending my driver into TSG is the Only way to buy this shaft????I hope not, as that will kill the deal for me...I'm sure TSG are great fitters but I do all my own work...anyone have a w7-wa X flex pull @ 45.5"(I play my ft-5 at 46"). Thats the only way unless you buy it from another seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offtheback Posted May 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Ok, I will consider sending out to get shafted, but I need more feedback before a commit to that.. so please roddio guys post away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajaykkr Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Ok,I will consider sending out to get shafted, but I need more feedback before a commit to that.. so please roddio guys post away. What are you looking for? if you ask specfic questions. I will be happy to answer. Looks like the WA series that I have is the line that probably fits you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blader-X Posted May 22, 2007 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Not to stoke the fires of hype any further, but; after hitting many shots into the net at home I'm liking the feel of the Roddio immensely. Its like the AxivV in that it supports the swing throughout the entire swing. At impact I think its more solid than the AxivV. Definitely less vibration through the hitting zone. Ball seems to rocket off the face. I can't wait until this next set of 8 work days is over and then I'll be able to put some serious time in with it. This club "feels" better than the AxivV but until I get out there won't be able to tell you anything about performance. The feel, though; is just excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gus Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) I installed the Axiv V 7076 in my tour issue FT-5 and my tour issue Superquad and its the best shaft I've ever hit. I have to imagine we are threading hairs here because I have a hard time buying that the Roddio is far superior in overall performance. Having said that; maybe the dynamic from one shaft to another might be a better fit for a players game, etc. This Axiv is so tight and long its crazy... Edited May 23, 2007 by BigBen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajaykkr Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Not to stoke the fires of hype any further, but; after hitting many shots into the net at home I'm liking the feel of the Roddio immensely. Its like the AxivV in that it supports the swing throughout the entire swing. At impact I think its more solid than the AxivV. Definitely less vibration through the hitting zone. Ball seems to rocket off the face. I can't wait until this next set of 8 work days is over and then I'll be able to put some serious time in with it.This club "feels" better than the AxivV but until I get out there won't be able to tell you anything about performance. The feel, though; is just excellent! Welcome to the Roddio world. your initial comments mirror what i have been feeling over the last few rounds. I have never played the Axiv, but can't believe anything could be as good as the Roddio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offtheback Posted May 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) Not to stoke the fires of hype any further, but; after hitting many shots into the net at home I'm liking the feel of the Roddio immensely. Its like the AxivV in that it supports the swing throughout the entire swing. At impact I think its more solid than the AxivV. Definitely less vibration through the hitting zone. Ball seems to rocket off the face. I can't wait until this next set of 8 work days is over and then I'll be able to put some serious time in with it.This club "feels" better than the AxivV but until I get out there won't be able to tell you anything about performance. The feel, though; is just excellent! please post back when you get some time on the shaft, thanks Edited May 23, 2007 by offtheback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offtheback Posted May 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) I installed the Axiv V 7076 in my tour issue FT-5 and my tour issue Superquad and its the best shaft I've ever hit. I have to imagine we are threading hairs here because I have a hard time buying that the Roddio is far superior in overall performance. Having said that; maybe the dynamic from one shaft to another might be a better fit for a players game, etc. This Axiv is so tight and long its crazy... BB, well said, its funny when I tell my non Japanese equipt friends about the Axiv..I just get the "aahuh's"..and they go off buy another Ozik trying to figure out why they can't get the ball out of the clouds. Of course this fact is all to well known around here how good the Axiv are... but you may be right about spliting hairs in regards of just personally fit to swings...I still may have to try roddio for myself! Btw- did you tip the 7076 in the SQ to match the feel in the FT5? I also tried a 7072 in a 425tp and needed to tip it about 3/4" to get the same results... Josh Edited May 23, 2007 by offtheback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Had a chance to hit about 25 shots today at the driving range with the new setup. Epon 460 w/ Roddio W6BA Stiff Range balls, fair shape. The wind was blowing in my face pretty good at about 20 mph. My bad tee shot is to the right, the Axiv-V hasn't helped that. I would still recommend the shaft to anyone that wants to help take the left side out of play. First impression: I didn't feel the Roddio like I did the Axiv. Seems like I can feel the Axiv shaft flex/bend when I hit the ball. The Roddio felt much tighter. Couldn't really feel the shaft flex/bend. I really liked the feeling. It seemed I could do just about anything with the ball. I felt more connected to the ball. My few bad shots to the right didn't go as far right. Ball flight was a bit lower, even into the wind it seemed to penetrate a bit better. It was impossible to tell distance gain or loss with the wind blowing the way it was but I can tell you the ball was still carrying very well. I can't wait to play this baby over the next two days. Overall feel... Excellent. Confidence factor... Excellent Workability .... better than the Axiv Other Drivers that I own and hit regularly that I am comparing it to as well. Tourstage 460 w/Axiv-v 6070 Stiff Tourstage 430P w/Quattrotech 65 Stiff I love both of these drivers. Either one could make my bag in a heartbeat. Will report back in 48 hours and 36 holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gus Posted May 26, 2007 Report Share Posted May 26, 2007 (edited) BB,well said, its funny when I tell my non Japanese equipt friends about the Axiv..I just get the "aahuh's"..and they go off buy another Ozik trying to figure out why they can't get the ball out of the clouds. Of course this fact is all to well known around here how good the Axiv are... but you may be right about spliting hairs in regards of just personally fit to swings...I still may have to try roddio for myself! Btw- did you tip the 7076 in the SQ to match the feel in the FT5? I also tried a 7072 in a 425tp and needed to tip it about 3/4" to get the same results... Josh No, I actually added a 4grs of lead tape to my FT-5 to bring the swingweight up a hair and the CPM's down from 271 to 267...perfect. The SQ CPM'ed at 265; very close and in my range. I hit the Superquad much higher as well. I will tell you what; I came into a mint PRGR T3 Black and shafted it with a Grafalloy Axis 75S tipped .5' and it may be better than both. Threading hairs; all three are super high quality driver setups in my opinion. The T3 Black is the big sleeper of the bunch... Edited May 26, 2007 by BigBen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajaykkr Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 Ball flight was a bit lower, even into the wind it seemed to penetrate a bit better. I have had a few more rounds under my belt with th Roddio......Ball flight is like a bullet that stays at a constant height and then rolls well after landing. My trademark goto shot is a low shot that is maybe 10-15 ft above ground and and then rolls for 30-40 yards. With the rioddio, this shot flies like 240-245 yards (previously, it used to be 200-210 yards carry on average) and I think its because of the roddio kick that it just propels the ball forward..... When I want to just hoist the ball up in the air (for downwind shots or where I do not want too much roll for guaranteed in the fairway), the ball justs gets thrusted up and it stays there at that for a long time.. I hav several holes that are 430-450 yards par 4s and I usually used to hit a #3 hybrid into these greens, Now I am hitting 6/7 irons.... Its fr,,,k,,ing beautiful..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Alexander Posted May 27, 2007 Report Share Posted May 27, 2007 I have had a few more rounds under my belt with th Roddio......Ball flight is like a bullet that stays at a constant height and then rolls well after landing. My trademark goto shot is a low shot that is maybe 10-15 ft above ground and and then rolls for 30-40 yards. With the rioddio, this shot flies like 240-245 yards (previously, it used to be 200-210 yards carry on average) and I think its because of the roddio kick that it just propels the ball forward.....When I want to just hoist the ball up in the air (for downwind shots or where I do not want too much roll for guaranteed in the fairway), the ball justs gets thrusted up and it stays there at that for a long time.. I hav several holes that are 430-450 yards par 4s and I usually used to hit a #3 hybrid into these greens, Now I am hitting 6/7 irons.... Its fr,,,k,,ing beautiful..... Ajay, I may have asked before but what is your swing speed with the driver. The Roddio is definetly getting some wraps. This may be a go for me, just need to get the right one for a swing speed of 105mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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