Vegaman Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) I recently picked up one of hese in almost as new condition, fitted with a Roddio M6 X-flex Shaft. This combo sounded good to me on paper since Im a bit of a hard hitter. The guy I bought it from has a pro friend, so this was built to his specs..had a round with it yesterday, didn't really have "good" swing day, but my body HURTS today. This Shaft felt incredibly stout to me, and coupled with the 611 it became a very hard to launch combo, even though I usually hit it high, too high even. and this is the 10 degree head..The whole set-up felt very unforgiving and punishing, I really had to swing hard to get something out of it, and the head felt really hard at impact too, which was surprising. I did hit a few really low spin/low launch bombs that had a lot of run out, but overall this club just felt really tough to get going. I haven't hit the Epon Zero, but I get the feeling these heads are somehow similar, very demanding. Now I need to get a softer, higher launching Shaft in this head, that might make it the ultimate combo of low spin and easy launch with some potential to get some run out. The Roddio Shaft really is a beast though, I swing around 110-114 and I felt like this Shaft didn't load/bend at all. Edited February 1, 2013 by Vegaman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops1967 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Still waiting for another Nunchuk shaft for the head to head showdown with my 611 and my old Adams 9015D.... hope it's more forgiving than the Zero! Hope you sort it out ok - it looks too good to not use... 44 1/2" driver length may be worth looking at if you're playing it > 45" at moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 this is incorrect. " I haven't hit the Epon Zero, but I get the feeling these heads are somehow similar, very demanding. " with the wrong shaft it is ....., but as soon as u put the right oine in its long. mid flighted super strong piercing flight and the most incredible imapct of any driver ull ever hit,,by a long long long way. ive found the mizuno driver heads to be viging on unplayable for al lbut the pros. the sweet spot is like a pea. IF uget it.. its unbeleiveable. WHEN u dont good lord...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaman Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 this is incorrect. " I haven't hit the Epon Zero, but I get the feeling these heads are somehow similar, very demanding. " with the wrong shaft it is ....., but as soon as u put the right oine in its long. mid flighted super strong piercing flight and the most incredible imapct of any driver ull ever hit,,by a long long long way. ive found the mizuno driver heads to be viging on unplayable for al lbut the pros. the sweet spot is like a pea. IF uget it.. its unbeleiveable. WHEN u dont good lord...! I just heard so many comments about the zero being a bit hard to launch and not very forgiving, here's hoping another Shaft will make the Mizuno less difficult to launch/harsh. This one is at 45.5 now, which I usually don't have problems hitting. Thinking about putting something smooth in this Shaft wise, maybe a fubuki or kaili Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaman Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Still waiting for another Nunchuk shaft for the head to head showdown with my 611 and my old Adams 9015D.... hope it's more forgiving than the Zero! Hope you sort it out ok - it looks too good to not use... 44 1/2" driver length may be worth looking at if you're playing it > 45" at moment? Yeah, it looks incredibly good and so "hitable". I have it at 45.5 which I thought would soften the Shaft a bit. But it really felt like steel pole this shaft. Going down to thaniya to have a look around soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 the roddio s7 maybe better than the x ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaman Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) Yeah The X really IS an X. Gonna check The cpm On this, maybe it has been tipped like 2 inches or something, ha ha? I mean, I got up this morning and had a sore left ankle from "pushing through the ball" yesterday..But you are right a heavier but softer Shaft might be just The ticket. Edited February 1, 2013 by Vegaman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coops1967 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 I think Mizuno drivers are plenty forgiving enough - the last few MP versions (600's and above etc) and the JPX get very good reviews when tested (as do the Titanium fairway woods), it's just that they don't have the same aura and reputation as their irons, so they get unjustly ignored. It doesn't help when the best known Mizuno guy in USA and UK, Luke Donald, pulls out a white driver... as opposed to the well known Ping or Titleist guys who play their brand of driver. I know it's the money TM throw out to get the exposure, but how does it compare to Japan tour - do the Mizuno guys play Mizuno drivers and/or get more pay for play from Mizuno for the driver? Just curious... The combination of Endo made, smaller cc yet all Titanium (unlike yonex 380), shape, and the flat lie option were unresistable - and it looks as promising as i hoped. If it manages to perform as good as the Adams it'll be enough.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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