New Hybrid Shaft Questions

[McaseyM]

Howdy All,

I have a questions about weight/stiffness combos on hybrid shafts.  

I usually go with a mid to higher launching shaft and am playing the one that come with my hybrid, Aldila RIP Phenom 85S. I really like the head, feel and sound,but it seems a little loose for me. All of the other clubs i have are X flex, from Driver, fairway and all irons except for my wedges. 

I don't really have the time to try many shafts, have had good results with Aldila RIP shafts, and just had a question about weight and stiffness. 

If i went with a higher weight like an 105 S would that be any stiffer than an 85 X? How boardy have people found an 105X to be? Also, how to torque numbers compare to feel? I know it differs from shaft brand to brand and design to design

I know it is best to actually go to a store/range and try them, but i literally rarely ever have time. I only get to play 4-5x per year and get to the range at night after the kiddos go to bed, so the attached shops are closed. 

Thanks for any leads

 

[jaskanski]

Try steel. 

The KBS Hybrid would be the logical choice to match your irons.

[hckymeyer]

If you really like everything else and just want to tighten it up why go to a different weight?  Just try the 85x and see how it goes.

 

Looks like you can get a pull pretty cheap if you want to go that route and test out a few.

 

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=rip+phenom+370+x&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xrip+phenom+hybrid+x.TRS0&_nkw=rip+phenom+hybrid+x&_sacat=0

[McaseyM]

I was thinking of trying that too with the steel, or just the 85X. Anyone try the KBS steel for a hybrid?

[Jmikecpa]

Just went to a Diamana D+ 102x from the Diamana S+ 85x in my 913 hybrid and it seemed to tighten up my loose shots quite a bit. I prefer the heavier weight a lot and it just feels like I can take a good rip at the ball. I have played the KBS steel in a hybrid as well and that is not a bad way to go either.