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What is a budget shaft to test alongside Px Evenflow & Atmos Blue?

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I am going to be testing G400 Max in both 9* and 10.5* with the Project X HC Evenflow Black 6.5 65g and the Fujikura Atmos TS Blue 6X and I am looking for a budget shaft to add to the mix. I chose a low/low and mid/mid shaft and could see either work for me and I think it would be fun to see if a budget shaft can win out.

What would THPer's like to see in the mix for a sub 100 shaft?

Im thinking the new UST V2, but am really not versed on whats hot these days. I have the other shafts being shipped and it will be a couple weeks before I can get them on a launch monitor.
 
Why not check any of the $75 upgrades Ping offers? These are normally $250 shafts. I wound up with the KK Silver Dual-Core TiNi, but the Aldila X Torsion has gotten some love around here as well. If you don't want to go with Ping options, new KK Silver DC TiNi shafts in Tour Stiff (between S and X) can be had on eBay for under $50 if you're lucky, under $100 if you're not.
 
Reframmellator said:
Why not check any of the $75 upgrades Ping offers? These are normally $250 shafts. I wound up with the KK Silver Dual-Core TiNi, but the Aldila X Torsion has gotten some love around here as well. If you don't want to go with Ping options, new KK Silver DC TiNi shafts in Tour Stiff (between S and X) can be had on eBay for under $50 if you're lucky, under $100 if you're not.
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Thanks, I will check those out as well. Forgot to mention, I will also have the Ping Tour 65 x-flex in the mix as well.
 
I wouldn't sleep on the Alta CB. I found it to be a very solid option even compared against the Tour and X-Torsion.
 
fupresti said:
I wouldn't sleep on the Alta CB. I found it to be a very solid option even compared against the Tour and X-Torsion.
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Good point by you. It was a very nice shaft. I went with the KK because of the numbers when I demoed, but the Alta CB and KK were very close in my testing. Someone pointed out here that if I started with the KK and decided to switch to the Alta CB, it would cost me $125 ($75 for the upgraded shaft and $50 for an Alta CB on eBay.) But if I went stock initially and wanted to switch later, it would be $250 for the upgraded shaft. Just a thought.
 
Really doubt you will find a better value shaft than the UST Proforce V2.
 
fupresti said:
I wouldn't sleep on the Alta CB. I found it to be a very solid option even compared against the Tour and X-Torsion.
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I discounted that shaft right away and didn't even try it. What can I say, I suffer from upgradeitis. I will give it a try too next time I am at the store.
 
Sox Fan said:
Really doubt you will find a better value shaft than the UST Proforce V2.
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I see you are testing one. Do you fine them pretty true to flex?
 
H8tobogie said:
I see you are testing one. Do you fine them pretty true to flex?
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Yes sir. If you don't struggle with launching the ball, I would recommend trying the tour version. I am typically a mid launch guy and hit the regular version a little high for my liking.
 
Sox Fan said:
Yes sir. If you don't struggle with launching the ball, I would recommend trying the tour version. I am typically a mid launch guy and hit the regular version a little high for my liking.
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Sounds good. I'm really intrigued by this shaft because I really liked their first version.
 
H8tobogie said:
Sounds good. I'm really intrigued by this shaft because I really liked their first version.
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We sent out about 20 of them to THPers and tons of reviews are in that thread now.
 
Aldila VS Proto ByYou. Low/Mid 49 bucks.
 
Graffaloy Blue (its white) is a pretty good lower priced shaft. Used to be real popular.
 
Try a UST elements Wind / DK 6x tipped 1 in +, or 7x 1/2in tip. Similar to GD-DI but bit straighter. They are slightly counterbalanced good for Pings heavier head weight, thus your build SW's are close to stock with same length
 
JB said:
We sent out about 20 of them to THPers and tons of reviews are in that thread now.
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That's really cool! I've read those reviews, which is where I learned about this shaft... and also why I am considering adding one to the mix. Thanks!
 
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