Rifle Flighted Shafts
May 8, 2004
I just recently built a set of shafts with Rifle Tour Flighted 5.0 shafts and after a couple of rounds, I am a believer.
I have to admit that I was a little skeptical at first. Royal Precision promised "more efficient" energy transfer and soft feel. At the same time, the long irons were supposed to fly higher and the short irons a little lower.
Sounded too good to be true. But I don't it is. The shafts on my other set are Dynalite Gold w Sensicore. I liked the Sensicore because of the dampening effect on off-center hits. I am sure that I am hitting just as many off center as with my old set; I don't feel them any more than I did with the Sensicore.
As for ball flight, the promise also holds true. I always hit my long irons a little too low, and my short irons way too high. Both tendencies have, to a certain extent, corrected themselves.
The other advantage of the Rifles is that they are properly balanced. The clubs did not require any additional weighting or other trickery to bring them all to a D2 - D2.5 swingweight.
All, in all, a good thing.
I just recently built a set of shafts with Rifle Tour Flighted 5.0 shafts and after a couple of rounds, I am a believer.
I have to admit that I was a little skeptical at first. Royal Precision promised "more efficient" energy transfer and soft feel. At the same time, the long irons were supposed to fly higher and the short irons a little lower.
Sounded too good to be true. But I don't it is. The shafts on my other set are Dynalite Gold w Sensicore. I liked the Sensicore because of the dampening effect on off-center hits. I am sure that I am hitting just as many off center as with my old set; I don't feel them any more than I did with the Sensicore.
As for ball flight, the promise also holds true. I always hit my long irons a little too low, and my short irons way too high. Both tendencies have, to a certain extent, corrected themselves.
The other advantage of the Rifles is that they are properly balanced. The clubs did not require any additional weighting or other trickery to bring them all to a D2 - D2.5 swingweight.
All, in all, a good thing.
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I have been using Rifle shafts for years now and have been very happy with them. I am also 52 years old, a 3.0 handicap, and I notice that I am starting to lose some flexibility and distance. I am looking to order a new set of Mizuno irons within the next couple weeks, and I would appreciate your technical opinions and responses to my inquiries below. I understand that you have not seen me swing a club so I am looking for a discussion from your standpoint based on design and performance characteristics, etc., and your experiences in dealing with both tour players and amateurs.
I currently use the Flighted Rifle shafts. I noted on your web site that you have the Rifle Project X shafts and also a Flighted Rifle Project X shafts. I would appreciate your explaining the differences between these three models from a performance standpoint. In particular, which shaft would give me the best performance from a standpoint of ball flight, consistency, feedback, etc.
Can you explain the technical and performance differences between the 5.0 and 5.5 frequencies in each of the above shafts?
In your opinion, would I gain swing speed and distance by switching to a 5.0 shaft?
In your opinion, would I lose anything by choosing a 5.0 shaft vs. a 5.5 shaft? (Note: My 6 iron swing speed is between 75 and 80 MPH and my 6 iron carry distance on the course is between 160 and 170 yards, depending on conditions. Also, note that I am looking to produce more distance with my irons, high trajectory with my long and mid irons [2 through 6 irons], and mid/high trajectory with my scoring irons [7 through PW], without sacrificing control and consistency.).
I am also interested in trying the Rifle Spinner Wedge Shaft in my Gap and Sand wedges. Can you give me some particulars of the design characteristics and performance specifications of this shaft? Since I am now playing Rifle shafts, would it make sense to use this wedge shaft to be consistent throughout my set? What would you say are the main differences between this shaft and the True temper Dynamic Gold Wedge Shaft?
As always, your assistance and cooperation is appreciated. Thanks for your consideration.
Michael J. Gross
Princeton, NJ
Posted by Mike on 10/23
I too am interested in answers to the questions posted by Michael J. Gross from Princeton, N.J. pm 10/23/07. Where can I find the answers? Thankd.
Posted by Amos Ford on 12/26
Is there any answer to Mikes question please and Amos reply - I would like to know the result but cant find it on the website?
Thanks
Jason
Posted by jason on 01/24
Were any of the questions regarding rifle shafts answered? If so, where can I find them
Posted by Steve on 05/21
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