Aldila RIP

Steven B
Steven B post: 23 Apr 2012 1:58 PM

I currently have a 910 D2 9.5 with an 'Ahina stiff shaft but I've got to make a change because on the launch profile - 105 ss with 245 carry but the launch angle is 8 degrees with 1700 rpm (way too low). I went to a demo day to find another shaft and got pretty good results and feel from the RIP stiff -108 ss, 13,5 launch and 2200 rpm - 260 carry on avg. Ideally I'd like to go to an advanced fitting center to try out a few other shafts (i.e., AD DI 8) but the closest one is about 3 hours away.

Anyone have the same experience or using the RIP. Thanks

Steve

Nate S
Nate S post: 23 Apr 2012 5:34 PM

I am currently using the RIP and love it. It is great. Get it.

Wesley S
Wesley S post: 23 Apr 2012 9:12 PM
I have it, love it, wish I had me in my 3W
Cody D
Cody D post: 23 Apr 2012 9:54 PM
I have the RIP 60 on my D3 driver. I love it because of the launch angle. I tested the driver with the Ahina and found that I was still hitting the ball too high and losing distance and everything else that was shown on the launch monitor. The RIP flattened out my launch angle and gave me more distance but its still a good feel and no problems whatsoever. I think you will like it.
Jeff K
Jeff K post: 24 Apr 2012 12:20 AM

I bought a my 910D2 RIP last week. So far it's AMAZING !!!

SKim21
SKim21 post: 24 Apr 2012 3:51 AM

I've had GD tour AD DI 6 stiff on 8.5 degree 910 D2. My SS average is around 107. I tried out RIP 60 stiff and gave me lower launch and lower spin rate with 11 yard more carry distance and 18 yards more total distance. So, I think I'm going to change to RIP.

george t
george t post: 24 Apr 2012 10:52 AM

When I was fitted for my D3, the first two shafts we tried netted the same results I was getting with the driver I was already playing.  We tried a third shaft with poorer results.  Then the fitter popped the RIP 60 stiff in.  WHOA!!  My distances increased by an easy 10% from a 238 average to 263 yards.

I'd love to try one in my 910F 15*.

Moxen
Moxen post: 24 Apr 2012 3:38 PM
It sounds like the RIP is going to be a good bet for you.
Steven B
Steven B post: 24 Apr 2012 5:55 PM

Demo'd the RIP again, bought it and hit a bucket of ball - LOVING IT!!! Headed for the course tomorrow morning.

Thanks everyone for your input.

Brandon B
Brandon B post: 24 Apr 2012 8:51 PM

Demo'd both 910's and ended up in the D3 witht the Rip 60, love it. Tried the other stock shafts but launch and spin were too high, except with the Project X but didnt like the feel on that...Only played 1 round but loved the driver and shaft. Distance was great at around 280 avg, but dispersion was excellent for me, only lost one ball which is good for me!

Good luck!