shacco Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 title says it all. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 probably S, that shaft is super solid and stable and very tight overall no matter how hard you go at it. title says it all. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eca Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 probably S, that shaft is super solid and stable and very tight overall no matter how hard you go at it. +1 I'm only a couple faster & it's working great for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shacco Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 +1 I'm only a couple faster & it's working great for me. I'm just a little worried since I've read in other forums that this particular shaft is rather stout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Yup it plays stout but stiff should go well with a 98mph swing. I've used an X with good results in the past and I should be using an S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shacco Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 If I put it the other way around. Would a regular flex altus hybrid shaft be defintly too soft or would it still be able to handle it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 If I put it the other way around. Would a regular flex altus hybrid shaft be defintly too soft or would it still be able to handle it? IMO.... I think you'd have better results going softer than stiffer. S flex is probably the best match but a smooth swinger could make the R flex work very well. I have that exact shaft in my PRGR Zoom, stiff. works okay.... but I don't like it as it feels like rebar to me. Our SS is about the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I'm a fan of going softer as it provides more feel and ultimately more distance but if you have control issues S you should probably go stiff. If not there is always Firm Flex which could match your swing speed range a well. We should consider what club this is going in as well and what length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shacco Posted August 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 I'm about to change hybrids. My old trusty 2007 burner rescue is making space for some new gear. I've been looking a long time for new hybrids, but never found any jdm hybrids I really liked shapewise. I came across the Adams a12 hybrids and like how they looked. Especially with the stock shaft offering being the real deal Matrix Altus and Aldila Rip VS proto. I tried a Rip shaft in a driver and didn't like the feel of it at all, so I thought the Altus might be a better match for me. Unfortunatly, I can't find any dealer here (I live in Germany) that carries Adams clubs, so I couldn't demo. Therefore my question on shaft flex. I think I will be going with the regular flex. I have a smooth tempo so it shoud work well. Thank you guys for your advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eca Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 I discovered the Altus in the Adams pro gold hybrid series and they are said to be the real Altus. Found out I'm not keen on the boxer shape head so I moved it on a TEE hybrid and bingo. you can snag this pro golds for cheap on eBay with the altus. Why not grab one and experiment & if u like the shaft, try it on a JDM head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eca Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Oh & if smooth transition, yea go R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shacco Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Just had my first hits at the range with my new adams a12 hybrids with the matrix altus r-flex shafts. I really enjoy hitting those. Very good ball flight. I can feel the shaft loading which is a good thing. Very predictable and I think it has no problems handling my SS. On a normal swing, I was surprised to see the ball go up in the air quite quickly. I thought, It would launch lower. But after a few swings and getting used to the new club and weight (it feels much havier than my previous hybrid), it's easier to control trajectory. I could not keep my old burner 07 low. Didin't matter what I did. Now this, you can control. The shape at address is perfect. Don't really like the 2 finishes on the crown (matt and shiny), but it's not a big issue. It's for sure not the most forgiving hybrid out there, but I think it is forgiving enough. Feel is good as well. Not JDM (soft) good but ok. It feels very solid but with a little punch to it. Something in the middle of a FW-wood and an iron. IMO perfect for a hybrid. The only really thing that I don't like is all the gaps and the weight screw in the sole. Very difficult to clean the sole afterwards;) Overall, I'm very happy with it and I will keep this combo in the bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eca Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Gr8 to hear it's working out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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