rusty18 Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Hi all! First, thanks for all the great info that has allowed me to learn a bit about this world as a lurker for awhile. I recently got my mitts on a Diamana X 70x at about 42", tipped one half inch (thanks spoon)! This thing has been a revelation. I am hoping to acquire a Yamaha or Romaro head in the offseason, but for now it's in a Nike Covert Tour wood (refinishing this weekend hahah). The head feels like a tin can, so I can pretty much give all credit to the shaft. The thing feels like a bull whip in my hands at impact. Incredible stability throughout the swing, but at impact it seems to transform, offering anew-to-me feeling that I can best describe as the shaft accelerating the clubheads through impact of its own volition. Terrible description, but hopefully you know what I mean. You all know this shaft far better than I anyway! I feared it would be too stiff. I have a SS of 115-117 with a very aggressive transition, perhaps more importantly, I'm a poor golfer, I struggle very much just making relatively consistent contact with longer clubs, with this club, I feel I've nearly doubled my sweet spot hits, it just feels right. I want this shaft in my driver--no doubt about it, right now I switch bw an AD DI 7x and a Speeder TS 7.2x (both tipped a half inch). I like to stick with 70 gram range shafts in my driver to help with consistency, but i'm thinking the X in 60x might have the stability I need. Thoughts? These shafts are way out of my price range; is there anything I could do to try something quasi-similar first before making a decision? Of course a fitter with access to both the 60x and 70x would be great, but I have not found one in the NY area as of yet. Finally, recommendations on the best 3w heads for this shaft from personal experience? Looking for something versatile for tee and fairway. For the driver, I'll probably stick with the Pi g G25 head as I love it and simply can't afford the shaft plus a JDM driver head! Thanks and have a great wknd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayDM Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 There is nothing like the Diamana X..... It's the heavyweight of all the Diamana shafts, anything I could really recommend as FAIRLY similar is in that same price range, you might want to take a look at the new Diamana W shaft though, that would probably be your best bet after the X . The X is also a limited edition which has long been sold out, so you never quite know if your doing to be able to find the one you want in the weight and flex you want unless you have a bunch of them stock piled. If you do wind up getting another Diamana X for a driver, I would say stick with the 70 gram weight, theres nothing about any of the weight ranges of the X that lacks stability, but the heavier weight will probably help keep the tempo of your swing in check. Might want to check out finding a used JDM driver head, something with a really nice feel to it makes this shaft sing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mygreenaliem Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Epon AF202ht - amaaaaaazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty18 Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 JayDM---the diamana W: is there a version besides the UL? Sorry, probably a naive question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayDM Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Think you've got the shaft confused. this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 yup this one going into the maxima for a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potuna Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 There is nothing like the Diamana X..... It's the heavyweight of all the Diamana shafts, anything I could really recommend as FAIRLY similar is in that same price range, you might want to take a look at the new Diamana W shaft though, that would probably be your best bet after the X . The X is also a limited edition which has long been sold out, so you never quite know if your doing to be able to find the one you want in the weight and flex you want unless you have a bunch of them stock piled. If you do wind up getting another Diamana X for a driver, I would say stick with the 70 gram weight, theres nothing about any of the weight ranges of the X that lacks stability, but the heavier weight will probably help keep the tempo of your swing in check. Might want to check out finding a used JDM driver head, something with a really nice feel to it makes this shaft sing. Most players won't over power the 60 either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayDM Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Most players won't over power the 60 either Don't know if any of the Diamana X's CAN be over powered.... Possibly the most stable shaft around, even the 60 Stiff plays VERY tight compared to other shafts, would say at least a half flex stiffer than most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 agreed, he 60s in the epon zen(which i played again 2 weekends ago) was perfection adn i swing about 107mph. the 70s was too difficult to get right all the time the 60s was perfection. certianly didnt get this swinging irish i can assure you. was spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty18 Posted September 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Thanks for all the great info guys. Thinking of going with this Yamaha 3w head from stew's stash (2008 Yamaha IFF Tour): What do guys who have played this head think of it? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayDM Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 I wouldn't personally put a Diamana X in that head, would launch a bit lower than I would want from a FW, but if your looking for a really low, tight combo then it will be a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty18 Posted September 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Yeah I hear ya...the 70x is tough to launch off the deck regardless of head. Looking for mostly tee shots with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Thanks for all the great info guys. Thinking of going with this Yamaha 3w head from stew's stash (2008 Yamaha IFF Tour): What do guys who have played this head think of it? Thanks! I have the 5w and 7w in this head with the stock shaft in the pictures. Very easy to launch but I want to bring the height down a little. I also have the newer 2011 version of the 3w with a Kai'li 70x playing at 42". I get my ideal launch with this combo. At some point I will put a Kai'li in the other woods. I haven't tried an X in the wood but I have tried a 60s in a Launch Lab. Didn't like the feel or ballflight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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