Aldila NV vs. NVS

[Pky6471]

I am not too happy with my brand new TEE CB1 3-wood due to ball's launch, not as high as I would have hoped for with my swing... and I don't think it ever will by just sitting around my basement. So I have 2 options (1) put it back on eBay to find a new owner (2) reshaft this club with a new shaft [I really like the beautiful club head]... I believe that , based on my research , NVS will launch higher due to soft tip... I've used NV green shafts and like them, very responsive. My driver's club head's speed is around 90 mph, so I think Aldida NVS would suit me OK too

Hi guys/girls, what should I do? (1) put it back on eBay (2) reshaft? but which shaft? any recommendations based on personal experiences

Thanks

[pingman360]

what is the current shaft??

[dorkman53]

I am not too happy with my brand new TEE CB1 3-wood due to ball's launch, not as high as I would have hoped for with my swing... and I don't think it ever will by just sitting around my basement. So I have 2 options (1) put it back on eBay to find a new owner (2) reshaft this club with a new shaft [I really like the beautiful club head]... I believe that , based on my research , NVS will launch higher due to soft tip... I've used NV green shafts and like them, very responsive. My driver's club head's speed is around 90 mph, so I think Aldida NVS would suit me OK too

Hi guys/girls, what should I do? (1) put it back on eBay (2) reshaft? but which shaft? any recommendations based on personal experiences

Thanks

It's a great head. Reshaft it. What shaft do you now have, to repeat the questions in post #2?

[oldplayer]

It's a great head. Reshaft it. What shaft do you now have, to repeat the questions in post #2?

I think he has the stock Fuji 58gm high launch in regular flex. (I have a cb1 also, same shaft in s flex and it also launches very low).

[rooboy]

A mate of mine has a bridgestone j33r and has just had it reshafted from the aldila nv to the nvs. The difference in ball flight is very noticeable with the nvs producing a much higher ball flight. Overall distance is about the same.

[Pky6471]

[I think he has the stock Fuji 58gm high launch in regular flex. (I have a cb1 also, same shaft in s flex and it also launches very low)].

Yes, that's what I have... advertised as high launch but it's not, for me anyway. Thanks

[JonT]

My experience with the NVS shaft in fw's is good; I had them in some Wilson Staff Fi6 which I have since sold (regretfully). They were very good for hitting off the deck with a nice medium ball flight for me. Not so, however, in a driver I had which produced balloon balls.

I have no experience with the NV or TEE fw's.

[NiftyNiblick]

I play and very much like the Aldila NV green shaft in my irons and wedges, and I also find them too tip stiff for my woods.

The orange NVS was made specifically for that situation and should work fine. In my case, however, I found the UST ProForce V2 HL to be my ideal long club shaft for driver, fwy wood, and hybrids.

[pingman360]

how much you willing to spend on a shaft is the next question??

[Ben D]

I have both NV65 in R and NVS55 in S in two Callaway drivers and my driver SS is low 90's with a moderate tempo. Difference in the heads aside, the feel is much the same but the difference is in the trajectory for me low/mid with the NV and mid/high with the NVS. In the lower weight 55 series, the SS recommendation is about 5 less mph, hence my choice of the stiff for the NVS after time on a LM. This kept the torque closer to the same also. I've never had the NV or NVS in a fairway wood however, but I think the difference would be similar although I would want more shaft weight in a fairway.

[Pky6471]

I found a pulled Aldila NV shaft ( made for Cobra 3 wơod) on eBay , bought it for $15 + $9 shipping, so I am going to give it a try. I called Aldila and asked if there is any difference in Aldila NV vs, Aldila NV made for golf companies. Aldila told me that they are not exact, but very similar, we would not see any difference in real performance. I have 2 NV green shafts now, one in TEE driver, the other is in Callaway 3-wơơd... So I will put this NV shaft in my CB1 and I will let you guys know

[Stook02]

I have played many clubs w/ the NV shafts. Currently I have an TEE XCG w/ the UST Proforce V2, TEE CB1 4w w/ NV 65 S, and TEE 2, 3, and 4 iron woods w/ the NV 90 S shafts. I've hit clubs w/ the NVS shafts, and they do appear to launch higher but that isn't always ideal. If you strike the ball well and can hit it hard you may be better off w/ the NV shafts. Modern hybrids and woods already put so much mass below the ball getting it up in the air for a good golfer shouldn't be a problem. Also, if your striking the ball well then your probably getting a decent amount of backspin to start with. My 4w flys about 260-270 and just stops... maybe 3-5yds of roll. The iron woods (hybrids) produce similiar results. The 2i flys about 215-220 and rolls out maybe 5yds on level, well kept fairways. I understand the need for many golfers to hit the ball higher, but for your A or B golfer w/ good fundamentals its probably too much. There is something to be said for keeping the ball out of the wind! Also, while the NV and NVS 65 shafts (driver at least) all have a 3.5 torque rating, the NV shafts in 55 and 75g have a lower torque rating across the board. This will help the harder swinging golfers out there a little more by further resisting twisting of the club face on off center hits. My 2 cents...

[Pky6471]

I had a pulled Aldila NV shaft installed with the TEE CB1 3-wood head... Took it to a driving range last week and it's a HUGE difference compared to CB1 head + original Fuji high launch shaft (they should have advertised it as Fuji low launch shaft... buyer beware...)... The ball now launches much better with excellent trajectory. I am glad that I reshafted it instead of putting it back on eBay... I am going for a round tomorrow and I know that I will enjoy this "new" club

[bluedevilking1891]

If you want to hit it higher, I wouldn't get the NV, it's a low to mid launch shaft. It's a great shaft though. I've never hit the NVS. The VS Proto is a really nice shaft if you would consider it.

[Pky6471]

If you want to hit it higher, I wouldn't get the NV, it's a low to mid launch shaft. It's a great shaft though. I've never hit the NVS. The VS Proto is a really nice shaft if you would consider it.

Thanks... Have you compared NV vs. VS Proto in real life?

[markm778]

Amazingly - I have the same issue with a TEE CB2 3+ Fwywood. I went to Golf Galaxy last night and the launch was too low for my liking. I'm thinking of going with a V2 HL 70 shaft as I have a regular V2 in my TEE CB2 7 wood and really like it. Is the NVS close enough that if I want to use that shaft (and save $$) I would be disappointed?

Markm778

[idriveahonda]

Thanks... Have you compared NV vs. VS Proto in real life?

VS Proto is a GARBAGE shaft.

NVS is good for the lower swing speeds/shallower swing planes (hits is higher).

NV is good for the higher torque/higher swingspeed/steeper swing planes (hits it lower).

Just remember, these are mid-line golf shafts at best. You don't get into "good" shafts until mid $200's.

I play a 75gram, X-flex NV in my 17.5* TaylorMade TP fairway wood...and love it.

I wouldn't suggest an NV to anyone who swings under 100mph (if going into a driver), unless they have a steeper approach into impact (and normally hit a high cut/fade) and their swing is actually relatively "good" or on-plane. You HAVE to generate some clubhead speed/torque to get the best out of that shaft. But if you do...it is very good for the price.

[Pky6471]

VS Proto is a GARBAGE shaft.

NVS is good for the lower swing speeds/shallower swing planes (hits is higher).

NV is good for the higher torque/higher swingspeed/steeper swing planes (hits it lower).

Just remember, these are mid-line golf shafts at best. You don't get into "good" shafts until mid $200's.

Where do you have the info that "You don't get into "good" shafts until mid $200's." ... Show us that evidence or you just talk out of your a$$ .....*__*

I have not tried the NVS but the NV shafts fit me very well. The CB1 head + NV shaft made a HUGE difference in the performance of this club... I think that the Fuji high launch shaft made for TEE CB1 head is a decent shaft. but this shaft is not optimized for the CB1 head in my opinion --- buyer beware

[idriveahonda]

Where do you have the info that "You don't get into "good" shafts until mid $200's." ... Show us that evidence or you just talk out of your a$$ .....*__*

I have not tried the NVS but the NV shafts fit me very well. The CB1 head + NV shaft made a HUGE difference in the performance of this club... I think that the Fuji high launch shaft made for TEE CB1 head is a decent shaft. but this shaft is not optimized for the CB1 head in my opinion --- buyer beware

Any GOOD player will tell you this. A tour caliber golfer will not benefit from most of the shafts we play in our clubs.

Their "NV's" and "Proforce V2's" are SOOOOOOOOOOO far advanced compared to the mass production ones it is rediculous.

Trust me, I've spent as much time in tour vans as most spend on the golf course. All of my woods have been installed in tour vans, with custom pured shafts. The difference is unbelievable. But if you want a mass production, off-the-shelf shaft, these $50-75 shafts aren't maximizing performance.

[Not a hacker]

Any GOOD player will tell you this. A tour caliber golfer will not benefit from most of the shafts we play in our clubs.

Their "NV's" and "Proforce V2's" are SOOOOOOOOOOO far advanced compared to the mass production ones it is rediculous.

Trust me, I've spent as much time in tour vans as most spend on the golf course. All of my woods have been installed in tour vans, with custom pured shafts. The difference is unbelievable. But if you want a mass production, off-the-shelf shaft, these $50-75 shafts aren't maximizing performance.

Where's LarryRSF when you need him? He would no doubt agree with this statement, except he would probably word it as "99% of good golfers blah blah..."

[divotman]

I am not too happy with my brand new TEE CB1 3-wood due to ball's launch, not as high as I would have hoped for with my swing... and I don't think it ever will by just sitting around my basement. So I have 2 options (1) put it back on eBay to find a new owner (2) reshaft this club with a new shaft [I really like the beautiful club head]... I believe that , based on my research , NVS will launch higher due to soft tip... I've used NV green shafts and like them, very responsive. My driver's club head's speed is around 90 mph, so I think Aldida NVS would suit me OK too

Hi guys/girls, what should I do? (1) put it back on eBay (2) reshaft? but which shaft? any recommendations based on personal experiences

Thanks

go with the NV if you want lower ballflight, NVS if you want higher ballflight. have you considered the DVS? supposed to be similar flight to NV but extra kick at the tip i believe.

[Pky6471]

Definitely I will try the NVS next time, NV seems to work OK now, as I get older I think NVS would be a better choice for me, will see