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Aldila RIP Beta 85 HYB 2.6 (green eyes)
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tincup09
, Jan 11 2012 05:07 PM
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Posted 11 January 2012 - 05:07 PM
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Posted 12 January 2012 - 03:49 PM
Anyone have a clue? Really Interested in knowing the kick point and flight characteristics.
Torque is 2.6
Torque is 2.6
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Posted 13 January 2012 - 01:24 PM
Ok, called Aldila. Not too much info...it is a true proto right now. Rep said this one is off the tour van.
Said the Beta is a softer tip than the alpha (as expected), but still provides a mid-high kick and should be mid flight...for those who are interested.
Said the Beta is a softer tip than the alpha (as expected), but still provides a mid-high kick and should be mid flight...for those who are interested.
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Posted 14 January 2013 - 11:29 AM
Helpful information. Thanks for posting this.
How did it play for you?
Do you know if it's going retail?
How did it play for you?
Do you know if it's going retail?
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Posted 14 January 2013 - 08:45 PM
tincup09, on 11 January 2012 - 05:07 PM, said:
Looking for specs on this shaft. Is it tour only? I assume that the beta is a higher launching than the alpha? Any clue?
Just picked up an Adams A12 with this one installed...nit sure if it's what I was looking for...
Just picked up an Adams A12 with this one installed...nit sure if it's what I was looking for...
I have the 85x in my a7 hybrid. It took my yardage from 230 carry with the original shaft to a 245 carry. I hit two the first time out on a 371 yard par 4 to 122 & 112. When caught it goes as far as my 3 wood.
As for feel, mid kick point and stiffish butt. Feels nice though.
Edited by maynard170, 14 January 2013 - 09:21 PM.
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Posted 16 January 2013 - 08:06 AM
I play the alpha 85 stiff in my TM r11 hybrid. How would u compare these two shafts? is the beta tip stiff? Also, where did u find a beta hybrid shaft?
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Posted 16 January 2013 - 09:25 AM
I haven't played the Alpha hybrid shaft. I've used the 60x in a driver though. I definitely wouldnt call it tip stiff. It has a pronounced kick at the bottom where it has a softer mid section.
I got mine off eBay. The next one I want to try is the Phenom 80x for my 22*.
I got mine off eBay. The next one I want to try is the Phenom 80x for my 22*.
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Posted 16 January 2013 - 09:59 AM
I used to have the Alpha in my hybrid and have tried the Beta/Phenom too. It's not that significant of a difference to be honest, the Alpha isn't as low launch as they make you believe, it feels decent and is stable for sure. I actually really liked it. The biggest difference to me was feel through impact. In the Beta/Phenom, it just felt like there was a little more kick, but the ball flight was very similar, maybe a smidge higher, but that's it. No spin numbers though. Can't go wrong either way, IMO.
