leekuosing Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 I recently purchased a Yamaha Inpres X 4.6V with Fujikura Rombax 6Y08 shaft D1 R flex 45". I was checking the Fujikura website and couldn't find anything on the 6Y08 series shaft. The Yamaha website doesn't show that this driver is available R flex. I purchased mine in Singapore from their authorized distributor here which could account for the availability of the driver in R flex. Does anyone have any specs for the 6Y08 shaft? Does anyone have any feedback on this driver? My Epon EMB with stock Tour AD R flex, lets me grip it and rip it and somehow the ball goes straight or at its worst a slight draw. The Yamaha requires some concentration and good technique in order to get the ball to go where you want. If i grip it and rip it like my EMB, I get a hook. The harder and faster I swing, the greater the hook. If I consciously ease off a bit and keep my release a bit longer after impact with the Yamaha; the ball goes virtually anywhere i choose. This driver is really workable. The distance on a solid hit is a bit further that my EMB but I haven't spent as much time on this driver as I have with the EMB. I guess it's a matter of confidence. I have no reservations in using my EMB over water, cliffs and any hairy stuff. It just goes straight and safely across anything the golf course architects throw at me. I can't say the same of any other club including my Technity 460. If only Epon could improve the sound of the EMB then that would be something awesome. I hope that I develop as much confidence with this Yamaha as I have with the EMB. This way I can exploit the best characteristics of both these great drivers. http://forum.tourspecgolf.com/style_im...cons/icon32.gif http://forum.tourspecgolf.com/style_im...cons/icon32.gif Herb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Nice looking driver. The Y is a prototype of fujikura's that was released initially as a shaft option for the 4.6V only. Whether it will go retail or not has not been decided yet. Yamahadoes not list the R as an option or special order at all, but that's not to say it doesn't exist! Not much to say about the Y that I didn't already write in the pro shop listing. A stable shaft with mid trajectory. But it's interesting that you are hooking it if you let it rip as it supposed to be for the harder hitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 I am going to try foaming the head of my EMB and will get back to you sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leekuosing Posted April 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Nice looking driver. The Y is a prototype of fujikura's that was released initially as a shaft option for the 4.6V only. Whether it will go retail or not has not been decided yet. Yamahadoes not list the R as an option or special order at all, but that's not to say it doesn't exist! Not much to say about the Y that I didn't already write in the pro shop listing. A stable shaft with mid trajectory. But it's interesting that you are hooking it if you let it rip as it supposed to be for the harder hitter. That's what puzzles me since you and I have about the same swing speed (mine is 87). The specs for the shaft state its for 38m/s or 85mph. My Technity 9.5 with Roddio W5BA doesn't duck hook when I let it rip. It will tend to go to the left but not like the Yamaha w/ 6Y08 that really duck hooks. I'm thinking of reshafting this with a Roddio W5BA or GD Tour AD MD 5. What do you think? I don't have experience with the other shafts on offer. I'm quite happy with my EMB fitted with stock Tour AD, my CV pro with GD Tour AD W-60 and my Roddio W5BA on the 460. Herb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 That's what puzzles me since you and I have about the same swing speed (mine is 87). The specs for the shaft state its for 38m/s or 85mph. My Technity 9.5 with Roddio W5BA doesn't duck hook when I let it rip. It will tend to go to the left but not like the Yamaha w/ 6Y08 that really duck hooks.I'm thinking of reshafting this with a Roddio W5BA or GD Tour AD MD 5. What do you think? I don't have experience with the other shafts on offer. I'm quite happy with my EMB fitted with stock Tour AD, my CV pro with GD Tour AD W-60 and my Roddio W5BA on the 460. Herb Hi Herb, I'd really give the MD5 a try. It's a shaft that can really let you go after the ball and keep the left out. It's not only the swing speed that may cause the hook but if you are more aggressive at the top or really use your wrists a lot. I will do some more research on the Y. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leekuosing Posted April 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 I'm going back on the fairway tomorrow and will give it another go. I'll see what it is in my swing that could also cause a duck hook. Maybe i'm coming over the top when I go full blast. What do you think of the Roddio W5BA on the Yamaha? Herb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Any update on the feel/performance on the Yamaha? I really like the fairway woods, thinking of giving 4.6V a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 Herb reshafted the Yamaha with a Quattro Tech MD series shaft but I think he may be trying something else now, or about to. (^_^) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggcolorado Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Hey TourSpecGolfer... Just curious if you ever foamed your EMB, and if so, what was the result? Change in swingweight at all? Feel? Ball flight? I'm not that familiar with that process, so I'm wondering what exactly it does? I love my EMB, though I think I would love it more if it had a bit more solid sound at impact. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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