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How many players using the GBB found the stock KK shaft to be the best fit?
I mentioned in another post, my wife told me that she will buy me a GBB driver, as part Christmas part birthday present.
So I called into a local golf store where the GBB is reduced in a sale to €449.
I discussed the driver with the store manager and suggested for that price that I would want to be fitted for the club. I also mentioned that Callaway offer a number of different shaft upgrades at no up charge. He said that they only had two shafts the KK and the speeder.
The store does have a flightscope but they would only be able to tell me what flex would be the best fit, as they aren't really set up for a proper fitting.
The manager suggested that I could buy the driver with the KK shaft and if I wanted to change it he would order one in once there was no up charge.
It's not really a good scenario. There isn't many places around to get fitted properly.
For my low 90's swing speed the 10.5 with Speeder 565 in Stiff gave me the best numbers. Just didn't care for the Kuro. I Took the Speeder 10.5 combo out to the course for a round and it didn't disappoint.
Odd how a shaft can work in one head and not the other.
How many players using the GBB found the stock KK shaft to be the best fit?
I mentioned in another post, my wife told me that she will buy me a GBB driver, as part Christmas part birthday present.
So I called into a local golf store where the GBB is reduced in a sale to €449.
I discussed the driver with the store manager and suggested for that price that I would want to be fitted for the club. I also mentioned that Callaway offer a number of different shaft upgrades at no up charge. He said that they only had two shafts the KK and the speeder.
The store does have a flightscope but they would only be able to tell me what flex would be the best fit, as they aren't really set up for a proper fitting.
The manager suggested that I could buy the driver with the KK shaft and if I wanted to change it he would order one in once there was no up charge.
It's not really a good scenario. There isn't many places around to get fitted properly.
.....so I bit the bullet a few weeks ago and ordered one to replace my trusty XHot 9.5. I do find the optifit a bit confusing compared to the simpler Xhot incarnation so I'm using +1/N right now. It would make more sense to have lie on one cog and loft on the other but they are sort of split out between them so this will probably be a continuing experiment.
It's been to the range but finally getting a round in this Saturday. My local outdoor course/range/supershop had the stock shafts available that I have tested a few times (KK 50 R/S, Speeder R/S, KK 60 R/S) and I ended up with the 50 S. Driver swing speed is still right at 100.
I am okay with the lighter shaft since I would occasionally load a B.Asha 4s into my Xhot but I will say the reason I usually just stuck with the Kai'li 60 s in my Xhot was that it just found way more fairways, even though it wasn't as long. If I start having that same snapper problem with the KK 50s I'll look for something a bit heavier as well. I tried the Speeder 665 in R/S and didn't like either of them, they just felt dead to me.
The good thing is I'm sure Callaway pre-owned will have multiple shafts to go grab for the GBB if one wanted to experiment.
13.5* I can dig that. Love higher lofted drivers. I bet you are going to love this set up.The DotD thread was my downfall, I ordered a used CALLAWAY GREAT BIG BERTHA 13.5°. It has the Bassara 42 in a senior flex but I do have 4 regular flex shafts with the Callaway adapter so that is not a problem. Because of the holiday I won't get it until the end of next week but I am excited to get it. I got it for $258 in very good condition so it was a great deal.
The DotD thread was my downfall, I ordered a used CALLAWAY GREAT BIG BERTHA 13.5°. It has the Bassara 42 in a senior flex but I do have 4 regular flex shafts with the Callaway adapter so that is not a problem. Because of the holiday I won't get it until the end of next week but I am excited to get it. I got it for $258 in very good condition so it was a great deal.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. I snagged a 13.5* for a crazy steal, but can't try it out until spring. Sort of the same thing with the shafts, havving the KK in regular, a Fubuki from the original BB, as well as a Red Tie that will be getting a new tip. Hopefully one of the 3 work out well for me.
I suppose the worst that could happen is that none of the shafts are decent for me, I go get fit, and snag a shaft on ebay.
DD might not miss another fairway. We need to get together and let our GBBs have a play date.
We will soon, are you back home yet, I saw all of your pics having fun with the family over the holidays.
The DotD thread was my downfall, I ordered a used CALLAWAY GREAT BIG BERTHA 13.5°. It has the Bassara 42 in a senior flex but I do have 4 regular flex shafts with the Callaway adapter so that is not a problem. Because of the holiday I won't get it until the end of next week but I am excited to get it. I got it for $258 in very good condition so it was a great deal.
Will my Fubuki Zeta in my 2014 BB Driver fit the 2015 GBB driver ? Think it does but not certain. Had back surgery 12/21, hit the GBB with the Speeder shaft few days before surgery and it performed very well but to close to call a winner between my 2 go to drivers and the GBB. Do not know for sure when can swing a golf club. When the time comes I need to hit the GBB with some other shaft options.
At my age I prefer lightweight shafts and for the most part reg. flex, except in the case of my Miyazaki C Kua 39 ( in that one the stiff feels like a regular to me so stiff is perfect) Never have been very impressed with Bassera but should keep an open mind since it was 2 plus years ago when I tested a driver with a light Bassera shaft.
Any opinions out there on the Bassera 42 and whether or not it plays true to stated flex. Know every swing is different. I like the feel and performance OF THE FUBUKI Zeta 50 reg. flex in my 2014 Bertha driver. If I can come across enough of the shafts for the GBB anywhere from the high 50 gram range or lower one shoud be a perfect match. One thing I know for sure if one of the options was a stiiff C Kua 39 that would be perfect, surely I can find a good fit among the GBB shaft options.