Big Bertha Alpha Driver Review
Maybe it doesn't work for some people but calling it a big mistake is a but much. I've hit more 330 yard plus drives with my Alpha and stock Fubuki ZT than I've hit since I was much younger and swung much harder.
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This is directed more towards all manufactures...but at $500 for a single club that I'll only use at most 14 times a round, I should be choosing my shaft at no charge. Of course within reason.
Big Bertha Alpha Driver Review
I can't agree with that. Cost is determined by a lot of things. Plus, there had to have been some other no charge shaft options with the Alpha.
I can't agree with that. Cost is determined by a lot of things. Plus, there had to have been some other no charge shaft options with the Alpha.
Why?
For me to go through Callaway and get the black tie would have been around $700. I'm the only one who finds that a little crazy? Call me cheap if so.
I most not be the norm, I actually love the fubuki
Considering Callaway is an OEM, they cannot commit to buying quantities from every shaft manufacturer for every shaft.
Plus. SLDR TP gets you a black tie for $500.
I'm glad people like it and it works. If that's what Callaway found to be the best for the majority of people, then that's what matters.
I hit a couple shots with the SLDR. There's a reason it's not in my bag. Not bashing it though. You and others love it and I'm excited to see in Hilton Head.
PS - the SLDR mini is on my radar for this very reason.
I was serious about being in the minority, I know many have switched shafts. Honestly if I got on a monitor I am sure a different shaft might be better for launch and carry, but I am all about accuracy now, and the alpha with fubuki finds the fairway for me
Don't chase the numbers. I'm a fan of real world results. Numbers on the monitor showed the Fubuki to be great. Real world though was a different story. I hit some serious bombs with the stock setup. But my lack of consistency made me look back to a shaft I've loved since getting fit last year.
After one round, I'm much more confident in the black tie. Just me though. Some think the black tie is like rebar. I happen to love the feel.
I see both sides of the stock/no upcharge shaft discussion. The Zeta is a premium shaft, and I'm sure there was a lot of testing to decide on it. However, having offered the Black Tie as a stock option in last year's RFX makes charging additional for it this year seem a little odd.
I loves the Black Tie line, but have found some better combinations this year.
I loves the Black Tie line, but have found some better combinations this year.
kc720
Active member
I hit the range and played 9 yesterday with bertha 9° set to +1 N, apw at neutral, and shafted with ahina 70x. Wow! It was unreal how good that set up is for me
Buckjob
My Friend's Call Me Drew
I don't think paying a premium for another shaft is crazy I hated the black tie last year in the extreme. Personal preference and although I did like the fubuki I usually tinker a little to find something that fits my swing better. Stock shafts usually aren't a great fit. So I bought a $350 shaft and I'm loving the combo but I also dont expect Callaway to let me upgrade my shaft to a much more costly option cause that's what fits me. There's a good amount of other free options you can get when you order.
Which shaft are you using now in your driver buck and what option did you get it in out of the box? Did you use the bba at all with the stock shaft?
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Buckjob
My Friend's Call Me Drew
i got the stock shaft in stiff..... i used it for #theking i actually didn't Hate it i just wanted something that fits what i personally prefer more and something that i can get a little more out of with my swing.... I just got the Project X Handmade LZ70 6.0 theres a few reasons why i upgraded shafts.... Swing Speed, looking for a little lower spin, i like a heavier shaft option around 70 grams is my favorite and i play a 47" driver so the Fubuki will sit until i sell it or decide to sell the Alpha but i don't see that happening anytime soon. I actually miss keeping a driver in the bag theres been to much change the last few years for several reasons but i really LOVE this combo and i'm hoping it will stay there for a few years.
BlkNGld
Active member
I see your perspective, but all of the OEMs have to make some decisions on what shafts they're going to buy in bulk in any given year.
In the case of the Black Tie, it could be that they found it wasn't used as much as they thought last year, or that they were able to get what they consider a similarly profiled shaft at a better price.
I see. Sounds to me though you found your cannon! Did you by chance try the alpha or the regular big Bertha with a black tie stiff flex?
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Buckjob
My Friend's Call Me Drew
You couldn't pay me to use a black tie again. Worse shaft I've ever used in my entire life. Hated everything about it. Had it in my Xtreme last year.
sparksjr
Active member
I also hate the Black Tie, but I have seen a few guys like Sparks who play it very well and hit a nice high ball with it.
I usually give stock shafts a quick couple weeks to prove their performance before i swap to something i know i like but the Fubuki Zeta Tour in X flex is great shaft.
I usually give stock shafts a quick couple weeks to prove their performance before i swap to something i know i like but the Fubuki Zeta Tour in X flex is great shaft.