This is my first post and i just wanted some feed back on the new inventix nunchuk shaft if anyone has tried it out yet. I have a very strong player also using the nunchuk in his driver same results exceptional control and exceptional distance. Hi, you are looking at a brand new, ust mamiya nventix nunchuk one flex uncut driver shaft. Nunchuk nventix hybrid shaft callaway 38 78 663399 wtip ebay. Aug 20, 2015 using trackman my idea was to test the same golfer, clubhead and golf ball, but change the shaft length. At the pga merchandise show in late january, nunchuk introduced the xi iron shaft. The same categories apply to the spin characteristics. Precision nunchuk shafts are now available for drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, wedges, and irons. Because the nunchuk is designed to minimize shaft forward flex, downward droop and twisting at even tour caliber swing speeds, then is no need to offer multiple flexes for fitting. One shaft model for all players pros, amateurs, juniors and seniors eliminates flex, twist and droop more sweet spot contact ideal fro use with single length irons and hybrids enhanced tip design. It is heavy at 103 grams, it is firm in the tip and firm in the butt end and has a soft middle.
Throughout this guide we will explain exactly how to measure driver shaft length. There is no question i have been an advocate for driver shaft length to be shorter than the current standard driver shaft lengths as offered by the various golf equipment companies. Im not so sure i want to replace the aldila rip 60 stiff flex atm, because the club is working so well for me at the moment. Feb 19, 20 the shafts are buttcut to length, and thats it. One hallmark of the earlier nunchuk shafts was their weight. The nunchuk is a heavy shaft and it wouldnt be surprising if the heavier weight caused a loss of swing speed. Having the right length for your golf shafts is so important because it helps with controlling the distance of golf shots. Tapertip shafts get smaller where the shaft fits into the hosel. Nunchuk shafts john daly toronto golf nuts greater. For installation, the shafts are cut to length on the grip end. This should give some idea on how they play and why they work. A golf shaft not only determines how a club feels during your golf swing but how it performs in a wide range of scenarios. Nunchuk shafts designed to get club heads through the impact zone.
Wishon on nunchuk shafts one of the popular items at the pga show was the nunchuk driver shaft. The nunchuk hybrid shaft also performed beyond expectations. The standard length of a driver for men used to be 43. Regardless of the specifics, different tm driver heads dont all have the same bbgm so dont assume that just because a certain length shaft gave you a certain playing length in a different head doesnt mean the shaft for this head has to be the same length to give that same playing length. A short driver shaft may help you hit a straight shot better and also hit the center of the face more than you usually do. Contrary to what some might think, there isnt a run on. Isnt flex really a desirable attribute in a golf shaft. Find the right driver shaft length for your game golficity. A 44 driver helps golfers to achieve a distance of about 275 yards.
When i added nunchuk s in my driver and fairway wood, i not only had a consistent feel in all my clubs, but i found that the performance and. A simple way to think about accuracy as it relates to shaft length is to compare the way you hit your wedge to the way you hit your driver. Driver shaft length are you shorting yourself using a 46. Understanding golf shaft launch and spin is the key to choosing the correct shaft for your swing dynamics. So here are the basics of the technology behind this shaft. One shaft to rule them all as i thought about the nunchuk shaft, i couldnt help but think of the line from lord of the rings one ring to rule them all. Nunchuk xi shaft one golf shaft forever kona online sales. With its trizonal stability tzs technology, golfers will experience unparalleled consistency, accuracy and performance.
Nunchuks have been played by over 60 toprated pga tour pros, resulting in multiple wins, numerous top10 finishes, and millions of dollars in prizes. Some players get good control and distance when they use this club. May 16, 20 nunchuks wood and hybrid shafts have already found the winners circle on the pga tour jhonnatan vegas used one in his driver, 3 wood and hybrid in 2011 to win the humana challenge, and brandt snedeker used a nunchuk shaft in his hybrid when he won the 2012 farmers insurance open. Remove the grip from the driver using a hook blade or a utility knife, as well as the grip tape on the shaft. The tour proven, nunchuk trizonal stability tzs design incorporates three segments, or zones, where each segment is specifically designed and constructed to control problems with twist, flex and droop found in other shaft designs. However, the longer the shaft the harder it is to control the club and hit the ball squarely. Nunchuk shafts incorporate martial arts golf channel. Aug 10, 2011 page 1 of 2 nventix nunchuk shaft posted in golf equipment. Jan 25, 2012 page 1 of 2 how to tune a nunchuk shaft posted in golf equipment. It is as always a little blatent, but if i have to take another call from some muppet who contacts me and says he cant get the shaft to work in his 8. Nunchuk golf shafts are designed to improve the performance of golfers of all ages and swing speeds by minimizing the detrimental effects of shaft twist, shaft droop, and shaft flex. No shaft or club can make up for a bad swing, but when you arent flush, i certainly believe the nunchuck helps. However, that doesnt mean its a bad shaft, just that the properties of the shaft bend profile, kick point and torqure may just not fit my swing. I have a puller and everything i need to regrip, so i will probably start at stock length with my 3 wood.
The only possible flex point of the nunchuk, mccall said, is in the central area or the shaft. Nunchuk precision golf shafts available in canada kona golf. I started working with nunchuk xi iron shafts and was impressed with the accuracy and feel in my irons and wedges, daly said. When i added nunchuk s in my driver and fairway wood, i not only had a consistent feel in all my clubs, but i found that the performance and accuracy through the bag were unparalleled. For instance, the inventor states that the optimum length for the driver shaft is 43. Ust mamiya nventix nunchuk one flex uncut driver shaft new. In fact, testing shows an inch of extra shaft length equals roughly 10 yards in distance. His swing speed is minimum 20 mph faster than mine. I started with the driver, then the two woods, then a hybrid, then 2 more and have had great results with each club, once i found the right length and swing weight. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. The same features that made the nunchuk popular in the wood and hybrid shaft are present here. Feb 12, 2011 bryan nicholson, certified pga professional, explains the three things everyone needs to know about the new nunchuk precision shaft, the worlds most accurate golf shaft, from nventix golf. Find golf shafts from top brands like aldila, golfworks, grafalloy, royal precision, true temper and ust. Every golfer wants to hit the ball farther, and the quest for maximum length has led many 21st century golfers to opt for drivers with shafts that are 1 to 3 inches longer than the standard recommended length.
Nunchuk shaft designed for stability for all golfers. Whats the average driver shaft length on the pga tour. Players should be fitted for club head design, loft, length, swingweight, etc. At 46 inches with a 7degree clubhead, i have to be honest, i was a little intimidated. The nunchuk xi, while not a lightweight, is still about 20 grams lighter than shafts like dynamic gold and kbs tour. Id be curious about irons shafts too, but man that would be crazy. Nunchuk precision golf shafts technical specifications. Regardless of the cause, the results you get with a shaft is going to be a product of its stiffness and feel and weight. One shaft model for all players pros, amateurs, juniors and seniors eliminates flex, twist and droop more sweet spot contact ideal fro use with single length irons and hybrids enhanced tip.
Jan 21, 20 as for issues with the driver shaft, i find that some people didnt follow the recommedations of the inventor and hence didnt get the best performance out of the shaft. Other than the nunchuk what was the next heaviest shaft that you tried during the fitting. Moreover, a short shaft helps you gain better control. Theyre manufactured with constant weights and to the proper length for each club.
If the driver shaft is so long that you are not able to make consistent sweet spot contact, all of the potential distance gained from the shaft length goes out the window. Aug 20, 20 the nunchuk, in my opinion, is a pretty strong shaft to begin with. Hi, you are looking at a brand new, ust mamiya nunchuk nventic one size fits all, uncut driver shaft. Nunchuk or counterbalance or onepiece shafts golfwrx. The average driver shaft length on tour is roughly 44. They are 104 grams yep 104 grams tm, cally and mizuno stock is 50gr they have no flex ratings, no cpm ratings and no different weights. Jul 07, 2012 the shaft comes stock at my preferred length. Came across this pic and i noticed john uses the same shaft as i do in my 3 wood. However, in the 21st century a standard driver is considered to be 45 inches. The nunchuk shaft is available from nike golfs customorder department. It can be used as a driver, fairway, or hybrid shaft. Aug 09, 2017 i currently play a cobra king ltd not the pro version set at 10 degrees with a 104g nventix nunchuk driver shaft and debating which of the ping g400 heads to get. The profile has me a bit baffled as this shaft is at least a 4x flex and is suitable for all swing speeds according to the site. What shaft length for a 45 playing length sim driver.
Nunchuk iron shaft toronto golf nuts greater toronto. The first test was against the stock shaft in a tour edge exotics xcg5 hybrid. If you look at the chart above of shafts available for titleist drivers. For this video, weve used the gc quad launch monitor to gather real world data comparing two identical clubs that only differ in shaft length. If i setup my driver to a shorter length, will that cause me to lose distance. I can say that this shaft does deliver what is advertised. Precision nventix nunchuk driver shafts are setting the standard for stability, accuracy and performance. One of the popular items at the pga show was the nunchuk driver shaft. I ended up with an xcg5 4 wood, also with a nunchuk, then pulled my kb hybrid shaft for a nunchuck hybrid. The nunchuk shaft is manufactured by ust mamiya, a highly regarded shaft company. Nunchuk shaft designed for stability for all golfers golfweek. When i first saw this shaft at the pga show in orlando, i was surprised as i asked questions about it. Nov 07, 20 if the driver shaft is so long that you are not able to make consistent sweet spot contact, all of the potential distance gained from the shaft length goes out the window.
Jhonattan vegas uses it on the pga tour, and he isnt exactly a soft swinger. Golf club shafts whether you are a novice, intermediate, or advanced golfer, the shaft is among the most important equipment choices you can make. What is shaft kick and why does the nunchuk not feature. Ust mamiya nventix nunchuk one flex uncut driver shaftnew. Nunchuk shafts designed to get club heads through the. Two years ago, nventix golf introduced the nunchuk 370 precision shaft for drivers and fairway metals, and in 2011 the socalled onemodelfitsall shaft garnered three wins and 16 topfive. I love my nunchuk s, 6 in the bag now, d, 4w, 7w, plus 3 hybrids. Detailed technical specifications for the complete line of nunchuk precision golf shafts, by nventix golf including easy installation and trimming instructions for all nunchuk precision golf shafts.
For the launch monitor testing, i put the nunchuk up against a number of other shafts in two different heads. Personally, i could not hit the thing to save my life. The nunchuk shaft for drivers and fairway woods, as well as the nunchuk 370 for hybrids, is designed to keep the head of the club, the shaft, and the players hands in a straight line configuration through the ball. An integral part of the shaft design includes a specialized tip section, which should be not be trimmed to fit a driver. Nunchuk s wood and hybrid shafts have already found the winners circle on the pga tour jhonnatan vegas used one in his driver, 3 wood and hybrid in 2011 to win the humana challenge, and brandt snedeker used a nunchuk shaft in his hybrid when he won the 2012 farmers insurance open. Nunchuk nventix hybrid shaft callaway 38 78 663399 wtip. There is no cutting or tipping at the clubhead end of the shaft. Page 1 of 2 how to tune a nunchuk shaft posted in golf equipment.
How to tune a nunchuk shaft golf equipment iseekgolf. Aug 21, 2012 the nunchuk shaft for drivers and fairway woods, as well as the nunchuk 370 for hybrids, is designed to keep the head of the club, the shaft, and the players hands in a straight line configuration through the ball. I think people just dont want to give up as single yard of distance with their driver, but irons people will give up a few yards to be more accurate. Previously it had released a wood shaft and hybrid shaft. From the beginning of the 20th century all the way through to the middle 1980s, the standard mens driver length stood at 43. Obviously, this puts the nunchuk in the upper tier of golf shafts, price wise. I took my current driver, which is the titleist d3 8. The second test was conducted with a taylormade rescue 11 with the nunchuk against the kuro kage and rip hybrid shafts. Since 2011 nunchuk shafts have been played by over 60 toprated pga tour pros, including john daly, resulting in multiple wins, numerous top10 finishes, and millions of dollars in prizes. How is the nunchuks flex different than other shafts flex. Ray for our shafts for woods, we base the approximate cut shaft weight on what the cut shaft length would be for the shaft when installed in a driver to 44. The nunchuk s patentpending technology, allows players to consistency deliver the club face in a repeatable fashion. Shafts are typically identified by launch or trajectory characteristics in five categories.
Nunchuk shaft indiana golf club shafts for sale ebay. The nunchuk is a low spin shaft that produces true loft launch because of the lack of twisting and drooping. Nunchuk 370 or 355 tip diameter for irons hybrids and wedges with its trizonal stability tzs technology, golfers will experience unparalleled consistency, accuracy and performance. I may just decide on a krank 6 degree driver with the nunchuk shaft and winn dritac grips at least. The nunchuk s patented design provides players with maximum energy transfer through the golf ball, meaning players dont have to lose distance to gain control. Feb 14, 2012 the nunchuk shaft is manufactured by ust mamiya, a highly regarded shaft company. Most male golfers are wielding drivers that measure 45 to 48 inches, the maximum allowed under the united states golf associations rules of golf. Understanding golf shaft launch and spin dlance golfd. When i added nunchuks in my driver and fairway wood, i not only had a consistent feel in all my clubs, but i found that the performance and accuracy through the bag were unparalleled.