Robb40 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I went to E watts yesterday to check my combo on the sim and to compare it to stock offerings. First I realize that even a $45000 simulator is not like a track man in terms of accuracy. I also wanted to hit the US sldr 460 and 430 driver. I tried both with the stock taylormade shaft. Spin was 3600 to 3800 rpms at a Swing speed of 107 to 108. Now bear in mind these offerings are rumored to be spin killers. Both heads had a decent feel and OK distance. So I try a Quadra LD60 on both heads. Spin dropped to 2400 to 2600 instantly. Never tell me that the shaft is not a Major part of any club. On a side note the 460 version was as long as my 2014 Gloire with the quadra shaft. That was a bummer but the feel and forgiveness of the Gloire is unmatched. I guess in the end that is what I really paid for. Well and the excellent craftsmanship and cool head cover. I game this shaft this weekend and hopefully I will know if it is a keeper but yesterday did prove that the shaft does reduce spin big time. Now if I could only demo a GD MT6 before making a purchase. That is the only other shaft that is rumored to be a perfect fit for this head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eca Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Thumbs up Robb. Great info there with LD60. Very helpful hitting on same head backed up with data. Hows the stability/dispersion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 thats great to find out , as ive wanted to know a bit about that quadra as soon as i hit the diamana X on trackman at the golf show last year and it was 2500 or something the like in a nepon driver , i knew id found my suitor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Now if I could only demo a GD MT6 before making a purchase. That is the only other shaft that is rumored to be a perfect fit for this head. Now if I could only demo a GD MT6 before making a purchase. That is the only other shaft that is rumored to be a perfect fit for this head. Having played both shafts in the Gloire.... IMO the LD is the lower spin of the two. I don't have #'s but I'd be willing to bet somewhere around 500+ more with the MT. Granted the LD was a bit more "stiff" then the MT flex for flex but you could tell by ball flight there is a difference. For ME: The difference in forgiveness between the sldr and the Gloire are significant with the Gloire being much more forgiving. As crazy as it sounds I swear a couple of my mis hits have been my longest drives. I also have no trouble working the ball with the Gloire. . Edited March 20, 2014 by idrive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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