+TourSpecGolfer Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Today a very pretty Diamana box showed up at our Chiba office and in it was the all new Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana Stinger Prototype. This full boron shaft as we reported before is the ultimate in high end materials from Mitsubishi Rayon. When we first posted about this prototype, we were unsure about the name. While it is still being referred to as "Prototype", the word "STINGER" is engraved on the shaft. This shaft is a beauty, with a jet black gloss like finish it looks like it is all business. Being able to hold these shafts in my hands, first impression is that they have a very stiff profile. Full Boron is meant to be very firm and stable and that is what the Stinger Prototype feels like. To recap what I described the shaft as earlier: This new shaft features a profile and specs just like the new Diamana Kai'li with the difference being the material. Boron is a premium lightweight fiber that is 5 times as strong as steel. It is often used in parts of shaft manufacturing due to its high modulus characteristics to increase strength of a shaft and overall stability. This new Diamana Full Boron Prototype will be all boron creating a shaft that compared to the typical graphite shaft, has thinner walls for feel but is considerably stronger equaling no energy loss and very very tight dispersion. This new prototype shaft will load and unload without twisting creating very low spin and very accurate drives thanks to its ability to quickly return to its original shape. This is considered Diamana's most high end premium shaft and is aimed at the tour player. We do have a few in stock so let us know if you are interested! www.golftoimpress.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bngolfer Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Very pretty! How do you think it performs in relation to Matrix F7M2 LTD? /Björn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Thanks C for posting that for me as I forgot to. (^_^) Bjorn, the Diamana will play similar with low spin and tight dispersion. The full boron is higher quality than what is used in the Ozik which equals very predictable unloading and no worries about timing. Just let her rip and she should perform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky3 Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Today a very pretty Diamana box showed up at our Chiba office and in it was the all new Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana Stinger Prototype. This full boron shaft as we reported before is the ultimate in high end materials from Mitsubishi Rayon. When we first posted about this prototype, we were unsure about the name. While it is still being referred to as "Prototype", the word "STINGER" is engraved on the shaft. This shaft is a beauty, with a jet black gloss like finish it looks like it is all business. Being able to hold these shafts in my hands, first impression is that they have a very stiff profile. Full Boron is meant to be very firm and stable and that is what the Stinger Prototype feels like. To recap what I described the shaft as earlier: This new shaft features a profile and specs just like the new Diamana Kai'li with the difference being the material. Boron is a premium lightweight fiber that is 5 times as strong as steel. It is often used in parts of shaft manufacturing due to its high modulus characteristics to increase strength of a shaft and overall stability. This new Diamana Full Boron Prototype will be all boron creating a shaft that compared to the typical graphite shaft, has thinner walls for feel but is considerably stronger equaling no energy loss and very very tight dispersion. This new prototype shaft will load and unload without twisting creating very low spin and very accurate drives thanks to its ability to quickly return to its original shape. This is considered Diamana's most high end premium shaft and is aimed at the tour player. We do have a few in stock so let us know if you are interested! www.golftoimpress.com Wow .... love the color....... very classy Sounds a bit stout for me though..... (more a red board guy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops1967 Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 looks lovely - as do all the Ion finish Diamana range, they've really hit on a great look for all their shafts. Is this a more neutral bend profile (like a Blueboard) rather than say a specifically low launch like the white? Will they be bringing out some bend profile variations (like the white/blue/red) or is this technology/material going to be introduced 'down' the line gradually........sounds good though. Coops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bngolfer Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Thanks C for posting that for me as I forgot to. (^_^)Bjorn, the Diamana will play similar with low spin and tight dispersion. The full boron is higher quality than what is used in the Ozik which equals very predictable unloading and no worries about timing. Just let her rip and she should perform. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjr. D Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Tiger going to be using this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blader-X Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 I have always liked the way the Mitsubishi's look. Just wish they had more feel than they do. Really looking foward to seeing some reviews on this shaft when it comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 I have always liked the way the Mitsubishi's look. Just wish they had more feel than they do.Really looking foward to seeing some reviews on this shaft when it comes out. B I think you should give the new Diamanas like the Kai'li a try or even this Stinger... they have more feel than the old "boards". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxio Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Wasn't there already a Diamana Stinger about 3-4 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Wasn't there already a Diamana Stinger about 3-4 years ago. Yes that is why the hype is so big for this shaft, it was legendary but so limited and a tour favorite. This is a different design and with totally different manufacturing but similar in idea with a very stiff profile low spin and low launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdmclubber Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Has anybody hit this shaft?? How is the feel and performance?? S-Flex at 273CPM seems high.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfnutes Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Has anybody hit this shaft??How is the feel and performance?? S-Flex at 273CPM seems high.. Tried (on the course) the Stinger 60 stiff on a Geotech GT 455 Black 9.5* head... - what a beauty - superb feel - launch was rather high (could be due to head) - spin was pretty high (could be due to head) - 70 would have kept spin and launch down a little more - price is the only issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjr. D Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Can someone compare this with the Quadra 80T and Crazy 80T shafts. Am I right when I say this Diamana Stinger, the Crazy shafts and the Quadra shafts all use 80T and are the only shafts available that do? Which spin the lowest, launch the lowest. Someone, answers would be excellent. Looking to buy one. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 very beautiful looking shaft. i do agree the S flex still seems a bit stout. interesting to see actual reviews of this vs the WB. price is way beyond what i am willing to spend on a single shaft. and i thought the DI was expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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