Ian-500 Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Just my thought..........but when it comes to driver shafts, I think I've found my holy grail, my nirvana, my no.1. The shaft that takes that crown is the Diamana Kai'li. After attending a big demo day at The Belfry last year, I was fitted with the Kai'li 60S in a Cally Razr Hawk and a TM R11 (on seperate launch monitors in separate booths), I thought the numbers were very good for my swing. Then late this summer I had some range and course time using a Kamui Works Ray with a 60X and it was amazing. I've now got myself a Yammie 4.6V, fitted a 60X and after 1 range session earlier today it's cemented the Kai'li as my driver shaft of choice. I have no idea what the swing weights/head weights/playing lengths were of the first 2 drivers mentioned, but they both gave me my desired ball flight (straight) and length at the time. Now that my swing speed has moved up a notch, I'm guessing at about 105mph to 110mph, the next 2 drivers are giving me a similar ball flight but with more length! The specs of the last 2 drivers are similar too, Kamui played at 45", head weight of 200g, 9.75* loft and 0.5* open. Yammie playing 45 1/2", head weight of 202g, 9* loft and square. One difference is that I had a 3g weight added to the tip to get a SW of D3 for the Yammie. I can also say that with all 4 different heads the dispersion has been tight. Do I need to try other shafts? I'm not sure. I think as long as I get a head that looks and feels good, and is close to the specs previously mentioned, then this shaft is staying put. I've tried a few USDM; Grafalloys, Matrix, UST Mamiyas and Aldilas, and a few JDM; Crazy TJ46, GD YSQ/DI and Fuji Speeder 757/Motore F1, it just happens that I've come across the shaft that seems to suit my swing. Hip hip hooray! I'm playing at the Belfry this Saturday, so that will give me an even better indication of what the shaft is like, mainly because I'll be using proper Srixons rather than crappy range balls, but I kinda know that it'll be awesome. I'll keep you posted :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 How can you call yourself a gear ho if you're not gonna change your shaft ever again? How will you ever know what is better out there if you're afraid to try? In any case, congrats on the end of your search... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted October 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) How can you call yourself a gear ho if you're not gonna change your shaft ever again? How will you ever know what is better out there if you're afraid to try? In any case, congrats on the end of your search... Hahaha, I'll never turn down a try out with other shafts when offered the chance, I just hope that this is 'the one'. Oh and I need to sort out the rest of the bag now. 1 down, 13 to go! Never say never though :) Edited October 30, 2012 by Ian-500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 hahahahahahaa.. well u can ref this later.............. the kaili is great.. and ull love it... then ull say. hmm its kinda muted feel.... wonder what else there is that has this style but better feel........ i know the answer to that...... ill let u wonder.................................................. the kaili is BETTER in a 3 wood jus tfor ur guide, so if u love it in a driver.. get the mfor ur fairway woods. they will come alive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoreBeerBetterGolf Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I always feel this way when I have a EUREKA moment...then my mind immediately shifts to something else I "need" to upgrade/replace/try/swap/shuffle. Some of my friends have big boats, some have exotic cars, mistresses, vacation homes, etc. I have an addiction to exotic golf gear. Sounds cheap in comparison. (Justification 101) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleUK Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Ian Don't change the Bloody Shaft, as like me you looked high and Low. Enjoy the Golf this weekend and HB mate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 hahahahahahaa.. well u can ref this later.............. the kaili is great.. and ull love it... then ull say. hmm its kinda muted feel.... wonder what else there is that has this style but better feel........ i know the answer to that...... ill let u wonder.................................................. the kaili is BETTER in a 3 wood jus tfor ur guide, so if u love it in a driver.. get the mfor ur fairway woods. they will come alive Yes I will definitely put a kai'li 70X in my next 3W/4W, without a doubt. I think the shaft you refer to is the.........Daimana X. I might give this a go if and when funds permit, but if the Kai'li is giving me what I need then who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) I always feel this way when I have a EUREKA moment...then my mind immediately shifts to something else I "need" to upgrade/replace/try/swap/shuffle. Some of my friends have big boats, some have exotic cars, mistresses, vacation homes, etc. I have an addiction to exotic golf gear. Sounds cheap in comparison. (Justification 101) :) Yeah I'm like this with a lot of things, but not in the expensive league like your friends. I swapped and changed my Hi-fi/home cinema equipment loads of times, just for the latest and greatest. Ian Don't change the Bloody Shaft, as like me you looked high and Low. Enjoy the Golf this weekend and HB mate!! Thanks Dale. My 40th is on the 25th. Arrggghhh, getting old now! I can't afford to change the shaft!! And because of that I'm glad I've found a good 'un Edited October 31, 2012 by Ian-500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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