nobmontana Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 (edited) While I was quite happy with the Kurokage 60X in my Callaway Epic Speed 4W, I happened to have a Diamana D-Liimited 60S in 3W length that I have had in a few other heads but realized that I have never tried this shaft in this head. long story short, it turns out that I like this Diamana D-Limited shaft even more than the Kurokage Proto!! The smoothness of the shafts are almost identical but the Diamana is a lower launch lower spin version. It's been a while since I last gamed a Diamana. The last model I actually liked was the 'Ahina from a while ago. Tried the W series but did not really get a long and then I used Loop shafts for a couple of years. I skipped the DF and have not tried the TB. What a difference a couple of years makes!!! D-Limited is also one of those shafts with subdued graphics which I really like. This shaft is highly recommended. I have another one coming to try in a driver. If it betters the Ventus Blue, I am switching! ( again... 🙂 ) Edited September 14, 2021 by nobmontana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 3 hours ago, nobmontana said: While I was quite happy with the Kurokage 60X in my Callaway Epic Speed 4W, I happened to have a Diamana D-Liimited 60S in 3W length that I have had in a few other heads but realized that I have never tried this shaft in this head. long story short, it turns out that I like this Diamana D-Limited shaft even more than the Kurokage Proto!! The smoothness of the shafts are almost identical but the Diamana is a lower launch lower spin version. It's been a while since I last gamed a Diamana. The last model I actually liked was the 'Ahina from a while ago. Tried the W series but did not really get a long and then I used Loop shafts for a couple of years. I skipped the DF and have not tried the TB. What a difference a couple of years makes!!! D-Limited is also one of those shafts with subdues graphics which I really like. This shaft is highly recommended. I have another one coming to try in a driver. If it betters the Ventus Blue, I am switching! ( again... 🙂 ) Looking forward to these review Nobs. Can you throw in the XC shaft you tried to compare with the 2 you mentioned.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobmontana Posted September 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 oh yea!! XC is an excellent shaft! Ive tried a 6SR and 5S but I really need to try the 6S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted September 12, 2021 Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 Diamana never lets us down 🏌️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 I will try this in a driver as well i think. I tried the DF and actually didnt mind it but i was never going to get one , i hit a my buds 60x, and while it felt great , it was smooth but way more than just a little softer than what i play normally in X, my diamana X 60x was in play and they are NOT cut from the same smoothness stock! Just looking at the specs of the DF now im not surprised bec . that is a very comfortable 3.8 torque in an X flex ! , where as my DIAMANA X 60x is 2.3 and in hand on a course ,thats some jump i assure you. i hit quite a few with the DF that day and while didnt loose anything badly either way, it kinda felt like any small swing flaw and i was toast . The main attractor i rememeber was i got some decent distance with it without having to really bend the back, that stood out way, way more than its dispersion but for a simlar performance/ distance shaft i use a Quadra tpv-nx 65xs, which i absolutely love, no chance id swap that out for the DF. The D limited.. now that looks more my style 60tx 68g 3.1 high. and as for diamanas graphics?? all in ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobmontana Posted October 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 I tried a few of the shafts that I currently own including the D-Limited in the RSF single clover and though they all performed well. The Loop GK that I previously used in my Grandista RSD came out as the best match with this head. RSF Single Clover + Loop GK is one tasty combo. For my very first round with this combo last Saturday, I hit 13/14 fairways during a Tip and Tuck tournament. The one I missed was on me for putting a very bad swing where I tried to make a strong draw and over doing it. I could go with the D-Limited but I really like the Loop in this head. So my D-Limited shaft is still seeking a head to partner with. The RSF Triple Clover was definitely a good candidate but it's too similar to the Single Clover in how it plays and I need a different type of driver in my arsenal. Since the RSF + Loop is a lower trajectory fairway runner suited better for Summer conditions, I want to try a different head that will give me optimal carry distance since we are going into winter season with almost no roll on the fairway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 ahh yes the winter conumdrum . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobmontana Posted October 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 OK, I tried a Mavrik Triple Diamond head with the D-Limited yesterday and wow. This shaft is just unreal! Smooth but pushes hard through impact. Penetrating flight yet high enough to give me max carry. - Mavrik Sub Zero Triple Diamond 8.5* / Diamana D-Limited 60 S / 45.5", 319g, D2.5 Will play with this combo in mostly wet weather this weekend to see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobmontana Posted November 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 So after a couple of months trying to figure out a good combo for the Diamana D-limited, I think I finally found good match. After struggling to get any kind of consistency with the Cally Triple Diamond stuff, I finally gave up and decided to try a Ping G425 Max 9 deg head and paired it up with the D-Ltd. Man, am I just a Ping man or what? I've used the G410 LST for a full season but never looked at the G425 until now. I guess the Cally heads just aren't forgiving at all. No matter what shaft I tried, off-centered hits got punished so badly. I think a similar thing can be said for Taylormade heads too.. but the SIM2 was a bit more forgiving. Aside from the PRGR RSF🍀/Loop combo, it has been a while since I've had a really satisfying range session. The G425 Max is loud as heck but it is undoubtedly the most forgiving head I've ever tried. I thought that it would be too easy to turn over and too high of a trajectory, but the combination with the D-Ltd neutralizes these characteristics nicely to create a driver that is very forgiving, stable and with good distance. I mean It's so automatic!! This might become my fairway finder of the decade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parputt Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 How would this compare to the TB model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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