The Driver Shaft He Should NEVER Use… Was the BEST (Blind Test)
Their verdict
The test reveals that shaft feel and stability are more critical than flex labels, with the heavy Ventus Black 7X providing the best timing and consistency despite being 'too stiff' on paper.
Their scorecard
Face Control: 5/5 — Predictable face arrival
Distance Consistency: 4/5
Workability: 4/5 — Easy to turn over
What they rate
Highlights the importance of blind testing to remove bias
Detailed data comparison across four distinct shaft profiles
Disproves common myths about shaft weight and swing speed
What they don’t
Test results are highly specific to one player's delivery
Does not include price-to-performance analysis
The test reveals that shaft feel and stability are more critical than flex labels, with the heavy Ventus Black 7X providing the best timing and consistency despite being 'too stiff' on paper.
Highlights the importance of blind testing to remove bias
Detailed data comparison across four distinct shaft profiles