Shaft question

[Dean23]

Ok guys,

 

I'm looking at buying a 3 hybrid from Adam's and I went and hit a bunch at my local golf store, and I really really like the Idea Tech V3. I hit it in a regular flex, and I always hit my clubs with a stiff flex but they didn't have one available.

 

My question is mainly this, I want this club and know that I want it in a stiff flex, but I've heard some talk about the stock Mitsubishi Bassara shafts leaving a little bit to be desired. Should I just buy the club as is and then purchase a stiff shaft from a better company?

 

Honestly I don't know much about shafts and could use some help, either way, I know I need a stiff flex but would love to hear some thoughts on what shaft I should get instead. Thanks!!

[Tyk]

I guess just from a practical standpoint, the only reason to buy a club with the a shaft you know you are going to replace would be if it were priced with that in mind. If the cost is going to be the same for an Adams with the a Stiff shaft or Regular shaft, and you know you need stiff, you might as well buy one with a Stiff shaft because you might like it, vs. a Regular shaft that you know you're going to replace. I'd scour ebay for the head you want with a shaft you like, if I couldn't find the perfect fit, I'd buy the head with a shaft with very similar specs to what I like. Or there is the perfect solution of getting fit for the head and shaft and buying that!

[revkev]

I dont' know the particularities of each Adams shaft but the biggest question isn't what you've always played its what are you fit for? What if what you've always played isn't the best choice for you?

 

I'd be wondering about that before spending $100 on a club and then another $100 on a shaft plus labor plus the grip only to find out it really wasn't much different from the original because neither fits you right.

 

This is the voice of experience talking by the way - I've been there and done that - would love to see others learn from my mistakes.

[Dean23]

No I totally understand where you're all coming from. I have hit the club with a stiff shaft and it felt great, now, I was indoors and into a screen, but I guess the question I had was have you heard anything about the Mitsubishi Rayaan Bassara shafts that come stock on the Adams Idea tech V3? I've heard that it's not weighted properly.

 

Just didn't know if there was a better stiff shaft company out there that I should be looking at. If the Bassara is a good shaft and it would be just fine in the stiff flex I hit it in then great, was just curious if anyone has heard anything about them or not. Thanks guys...

[SPY ZINGER]

In my experience, I found the Brassara to spin quite a bit. Also, it is a lightweight shaft in a stiff flex at 69 grams, which also caused a light stock swing weight.

 

If you are a strong swinger, and hit the hybrids down and thru playing them more like an iron, this set-up is mismatched in my opinion. Plus, I don't think you'll like the 69g shaft in a HB anyway. If you are a weaker swinger, or need to add spin, this shaft was obviously designed to fit someone.

 

Unless the shaft fits you well, I would pass and order a current model head with the correct shaft to begin with. In most cases, this will still be a cheaper route unless you can do the work yourself.

[Dean23]

Any suggestions on shafts? I do have a strong swing and produce a lot of speed as is.

[SPY ZINGER]

Aldila RIP

UST VTS Silver

UST Attas 100g (personal favorite, higher launching)