801 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 I'm going to purchase a Diamana Redboard for my MX700 driver. I would like to get some opinions on the shaft flex playing characteristics of this shaft if possible. What I'm looking for specifically is; does this shaft play/feel softer or firmer than the stated flex? For example, we all know that Grafalloy PL Red plays firmer than stated flex, with an R Flex PL Red playing to most other shafts stated S (Stiff) flex offerings. Another example would be the R flex Graphite Design YS6 series (newer model) which also plays firmer than an average R flex. Bottom line is ... I am a slow swing speed player (Driver right around 85-88 mph consistently) and I want to hear if the R flex Red board actually plays stiffer (meaning I would go to the Lite flex). Tough call, I realize that. Don't really have the facilities at my disposal to 'test' these two flexes in my driver (MX700). Perhaps someone has experience vs the stock Mizzy Exsar R flex shaft which is currently in my MX700? For comparison, this shaft (stock R flex exsar) is just a hair to stiff/firm for my swing. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfrules Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I'm going to purchase a Diamana Redboard for my MX700 driver. I would like to get some opinions on the shaft flex playing characteristics of this shaft if possible. What I'm looking for specifically is; does this shaft play/feel softer or firmer than the stated flex? For example, we all know that Grafalloy PL Red plays firmer than stated flex, with an R Flex PL Red playing to most other shafts stated S (Stiff) flex offerings. Another example would be the R flex Graphite Design YS6 series (newer model) which also plays firmer than an average R flex. Bottom line is ... I am a slow swing speed player (Driver right around 85-88 mph consistently) and I want to hear if the R flex Red board actually plays stiffer (meaning I would go to the Lite flex). Tough call, I realize that. Don't really have the facilities at my disposal to 'test' these two flexes in my driver (MX700). Perhaps someone has experience vs the stock Mizzy Exsar R flex shaft which is currently in my MX700? For comparison, this shaft (stock R flex exsar) is just a hair to stiff/firm for my swing. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all. Don't have any experience about the Diamana redboard but I very recently reshafted my driver (PRGR TS3 501) with the Diamana ilima shaft ® and found it to be very stable. My driver SS is similar to yours at around 90mph and feel that R on the ilima feels about right for me. The shaft experts on this forum would definitely be able to provide better insight into this matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 You should have no problems playing an R flex M63. There is no Lite Flex M63 Ion Plated Flowerband. There are no standard flexes or swing speed ranges written in stone but the M63 Regular can be played by anyone with a 85-95mph swing depending on their swing style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 The new ilima is like an updated red board, If your gonna lay down cash go that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
801 Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Thanks for the replies. I appreciate any and all information regarding the M63 Redboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I don't want to be the spoiler here but if you feel the stock R on the MX700 is a bit stiff, you would find the Red R or ilima R to be just as stiff if not stiffer due to lower torque of 3.6* vs. 5.0* on the stock Exsar R at 45g (JDM spec MX700). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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