Drivers: Finally a welcomed problem...

I played last season with my 9.5* Cobra ZL but bounced around with shafts between the Nunchuk, Whiteboard, and Bassara. Really liked all, but loved none.

I recently grabbed a Fuji Fuel Tour Spec 60x for the ZL and love it. Went a bit shorter at 44.5", very accurate, smooth and stable shaft. With the heavier 10g weight plug installed, it feels and plays great.

I'd also recently picked up a white ZL Encore and had an Accra S2-75 M4 laying around. Had it tipped 1.5" and cobra adapter installed.

I LOVE both setups. But the funny thing is, I only like them the one way. When I put the Encore head on the Fuel shaft, it feels very light and accuracy suffers. And when I put the ZL head on the Accra shaft, it launches too high, regardless which weight plug.

But the other way around, they're both the perfect drivers for me. The Accra/Encore combo is 1" longer and feels noticeably more solid. Better distance too, 10 yards or so, and so far through 3 range sessions, I really can't see much difference in dispersion.

Haven't played yet (not since August of last year, dernit!!!!) but will get out next week. Accra/Encore gets first crack. $40 shaft (secondhand) with the leg up on one which costs $225... hey, whatever works.

Nice problem to have, though. :smile:

Because I'm a little nuts, I also have a RIP Alpha on the way, anyone with experience with that shaft?

I have h Fuel 60X in my R11s and it is a monster mine is playing at 45.5 in best most constant drive i have ever had

Brianbigoats said:

I have h Fuel 60X in my R11s and it is a monster mine is playing at 45.5 in best most constant drive i have ever had

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It's such an impressive shaft. It kinda' marries two shafts which have worked for me, Nunchuk accuracy with Blueboard feel.

Of course I'll go with any set-up that works best but I'd be lying if I didn't say I was quietly rooting for the Fuel. :wink:

always tough to play what works but its hard to give up extra yards and better shots when its just a straight equipment change!

as for the rip alpha, i've tried them on a few occasions in a 910D3, rip alpha 60X, and i wasn't really a fan. fairly harsh feeling for me, but i've also never gotten along with aldila in general.

aznives3 said:

always tough to play what works but its hard to give up extra yards and better shots when its just a straight equipment change!

as for the rip alpha, i've tried them on a few occasions in a 910D3, rip alpha 60X, and i wasn't really a fan. fairly harsh feeling for me, but i've also never gotten along with aldila in general.

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Thanks. While I've hit a RIP Alpha before, it was in a lower flex. Liked the feel but I was all over the ball park with it. So, fingers-crossed, we'll see.

As for my dilemma, sadly, a busted shaft has decided things for now. I hit the range again today and the Accra/Encore combo shined once again. Only, when putting the headcover on after hitting my final shot with it, the clubhead turned in my hand. Easily. Amazing because I hit a lot of great shots with it, including the last. I have no idea how the club could have still performed with a loose clubhead. I'm just glad the head didn't fly down-range!

Guess I'll be in the market for another Accra Dymatch shaft. :sad: