UST Mamiya LIN-Q Shaft

[e1iterate]

I just went back it’s the 7F5 so 77g.

 

[Jman]

Is yours an 8F or 7F?

7F, 77g though so it’s close enough to that 80 realm I used to love in a fairway

 

[JB]

The Purple is installed in the MAVRIK Max for some range time shortly.

 

[Audioclyde]

I’ve read that these shafts play ‘stiff to flex’—I’m considering trying the purple but I’m typically between regular and stiff flex with most brands. I thought the Recoils I’ve played in irons in the past played a bit softer than other brands. I likely fit closer to regular flex swing speed wise but I like a pretty stiff tip.

Any thoughts/insight will be appreciated. I have no place to demo/try these locally.

thanks!

 

[BigDill]

I’ve read that these shafts play ‘stiff to flex’—I’m considering trying the purple but I’m typically between regular and stiff flex with most brands. I thought the Recoils I’ve played in irons in the past played a bit softer than other brands. I likely fit closer to regular flex swing speed wise but I like a pretty stiff tip.

Any thoughts/insight will be appreciated. I have no place to demo/try these locally.

thanks!

I was playing an EF Blue R flex in my F8+, which then came over to my F9 after struggling with some other options. I was fit for the 7F4 Gunmettal, and I definitely think it has a stiffer tip feel, but not difficult to load. FWIW I play the recoils in an F4 as well, and I think @e1iterate is playing the same flex from recoil to LIN-Q also. I would start with the same flex you would usually play in Recoils.

 

[Templet0n]

I’ve read that these shafts play ‘stiff to flex’—I’m considering trying the purple but I’m typically between regular and stiff flex with most brands. I thought the Recoils I’ve played in irons in the past played a bit softer than other brands. I likely fit closer to regular flex swing speed wise but I like a pretty stiff tip.

Any thoughts/insight will be appreciated. I have no place to demo/try these locally.

thanks!

I am not super familiar with these and have not seen them on a cpm machine but the shaft I tried was sturdy but not overly so. It did not feel board time.

 

[PapaJohick]

I can’t wait to get mine. Hopefully with everyone opening up slowly they can get my shipped soon.

 

[e1iterate]

I was playing an EF Blue R flex in my F8+, which then came over to my F9 after struggling with some other options. I was fit for the 7F4 Gunmettal, and I definitely think it has a stiffer tip feel, but not difficult to load. FWIW I play the recoils in an F4 as well, and I think @e1iterate is playing the same flex from recoil to LIN-Q also. I would start with the same flex you would usually play in Recoils.

Yes sir! I have 110 F5s in my irons and a 7F5 Gunmetal in my driver!

 

[BigDill]

I am not super familiar with these and have not seen them on a cpm machine but the shaft I tried was sturdy but not overly so. It did not feel board time.

I think this is spot on. It feels stable, but not boardy.

 

[Audioclyde]

Thanks to all of you for the insight. I think I will try a reg flex and see how it goes. I'm thinking if needed I can try tipping it a bit.

 

[jfrigo1003]

I don't think they play stiff to flex at all, but definitely a very stable shaft.... Having played both now, id say the Lin-Q gunmetal has more "feel" to it than Ventus Black. Ventus Black is more stable

I prefer the Lin-Q

 

[MH]

Would the purple be considered a better fairway wood shaft compared to the gun metal version? No chance to try either so would be taking a big chance with a blind purchase. I know, not recommended and should get fit but pretty much the only way to scratch this itch.

 

[JB]

Would the purple be considered a better fairway wood shaft compared to the gun metal version? No chance to try either so would be taking a big chance with a blind purchase. I know, not recommended and should get fit but pretty much the only way to scratch this itch.

Totally dependent on player. They are a bit different by design.

 

[MH]

Totally dependent on player. They are a bit different by design.

Would it be safe to say that one is considered high launch and one low? Similar to say a diamana bf and df?

 

[JB]

Would it be safe to say that one is considered high launch and one low? Similar to say a diamana bf and df?

The gun metal is a lower launching shaft based on profile.

 

[Templet0n]

I genuinely hate when I try stuff and like it... I do not need another driver shaft. But I want one..

 

[Nappy]

I genuinely hate when I try stuff and like it... I do not need another driver shaft. But I want one..

In this same boat, but here I am researching LIN-Q most of the day.

 

[Jman]

LINQ Blue is a BEAST. Everything I throw at it in the fw it just takes and responds. Not only does it look amazing, the damn thing is just powerful.

 

[BigDill]

Gunmetal only the bag today for my Grint match. LFG.

 

[MH]

I’ve read this whole thread and it’s mentioned a few times that these may be counterbalanced shafts but nothing definitive? Are both the purple and gun metal counter balanced shafts?

 

[BigDill]

I’ve read this whole thread and it’s mentioned a few times that these may be counterbalanced shafts but nothing definitive? Are both the purple and gun metal counter balanced shafts?

They are slightly counterbalanced. I have never had much comfort with CB shafts, but I have had no issue with this shaft, and don’t notice the counterbalance at all.

 

[Tevenor]

Good day to be playing a purple.

 

[Jman]

Dropped some HURTIN’ bombs today with this setup

 

[Tevenor]

Really good driving day today. 8 of 11 fairways and 2 of the misses were run offs by a couple of feet.

 

[Jman]