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Grafalloy Blue
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Average Rating: 5 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 7
RRP: £60
Year: 2003

Description: Original 'Blue' shaft. Mid/high kickpoint 2.8 degrees of torque 46" Raw length Available in .335" and .350"

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Trev (*Unofficial 12*) 
Posted: 26/07/06
'SHAFT MADE ME EAT MY WORDS'
Strengths:
Ideal for drivers as it's long, gives huge roll and fliess quite low for a mid-trajectory shaft.
Feels as solid as most steel shafts and doesn't produce any off-putting wippy surprises or lag at the top of my swing.
Weaknesses:
Many find these shafts too stiff, I'm sure based on feel than actual results. It's a case of what suits you.
Overall:
OK, I used to hate graphite shafts with a passion. However, I found a very cheap V-steel 4-wood for sale and thought 'I can always change the shaft' , 30 mins later, back from the range I would have paid double what they were asking, I was almost hitting it as far as my driver!
Since that day I have shopped around and bought another two which are now being fitted to all my woods.
I tend to use small-headed drivers and hence have to buy the .350 tip size, these often need a little shim to fit snug, although this is nothing your local pro won't do for less than a tenner. It's still an issue.
My shafts are the Graffalloy blue tour version in a stiff flex, a little heavier than the standard ones but they perform the same (I just like a little more weight).

It breaks my heart to say this but maybe graphite can be good.
 
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P.H (15.5) 
Posted: 02/07/06
'DON'T HAVE TO SMASH IT'
Strengths:
Penetrating flight and great feel.
Weaknesses:
All the people telling you it's for stronger players!
Overall:
Wanted a shaft that would help me to lower trajectory of my drives and this was fitted standard. I was worried that I couldn't generate the speed to load the shaft but it turned out to be a great shaft that you dont have to try and smash!
 
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Richard Godden 
Posted: 30/03/06
'ULTIMATE DISTANCE & CONTROL FOR £50 '
Strengths:
Massive distance and total control. Much better than the Fujikura Speeder for a quarter of the price. Discreet looks.
Weaknesses:
None whatsoever.
Overall:
Gives you the confidence to go for it. Even on the tightest fairways, you know exactly what the clubhead is doing at all times. The best upgrade for any driver/wood and all for only £50
Go out and get one, it will change your long game.
 
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Taz  
Posted: 03/02/06
'BENCHMARK GRAPHITE; AWESOME QUALITY'
Strengths:
Feels a bit like a steel shaft and has that controllable feel. Does not have the sharp 'flicky' feel of some graphites at impact but just accelerates the head through the ball smoothly and with a lot of power.
The paint finish is also of high quality and more resistant to chips and scuffs than most.
Regular would suit all but the highest and lowest swingspeeds - it is difficult to overpower but harder to load than most regular shafts.
Weaknesses:
Not really a weakness but if fitted to some deep or bore-thru shafts will not be playable as a regular. Would definitely play stiff.
Overall:
Have played this shaft in all my drivers as it definitely suits my 'hitter' swing. Even though its technology is a few years old, it is still the one to beat.
 
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Kent Nicholson 
Posted: 03/02/04
'Great shaft for the stronger player'
Strengths:
Low torque
Mid/high kickpoint stops the ball from 'ballooning'
Great replacement shaft for the no hosel design heads (Callaway etc.) The .350" being a straight swap for the TM 5 Hundred Series heads and is a great upgrade for these.
Difficult shaft to overpower. Plays a half to full flex stronger than stated.
Great shaft for the larger headed drivers (+300cc) due to it's low torque and 'micro-mesh' tip technology, reduces shaft droop without giving the 'boarding' feeling of the ProForce 'tip stiff' shafts.
Weaknesses:
Not for everyone. Players with slower swing speeds will find a loss of distance and see the ball going to the right (R/Handed players)
Difficult to load.
Overall:
Well made, quality shaft for the stronger player looking for a penetrating ballflight. Great replacement for the OEM shafts from Callaway, TM, Cobra and Titleist etc. (please note in the Titleist heads (975, 983 series) this shaft plays very strong.
Well used on Tour.
Good cosmetics... not too loud, not too understated. Grafalloy seem to have it 'just right'
 
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Alastair MacDonald (11) 
Posted: 30/04/04
'YOU WON'T FEEL BLUE WITH THIS ONE!!!!'
Strengths:
feels smooth and controlled as it loads out, I know where the clubhead is with these. Great quality/consistency, I have 3 now, and will send the ball out there with the best of them.
Weaknesses:
need to know the speed ratings, if you assume you need stiff you may not be able to load out, their regular is 90-100mph
Overall:
The regulars seem to rate similar to a lot of firm/stiff shafts from other manufacturers, particularly stock shafts. However they don't give that 'boardy' feel and load out beautifully. Since getting these I am regaining the ability to work the ball both ways. Having been only able to hook/draw for a significant period. If you don't have a super fast swing, want more control but lose distance by going steel then the regular blue should work for you.
 
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paul brown 
Posted: 23/04/05
'BEST SHAFT IVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE TO TRY!'
Strengths:
I use a Reg Flex and many people have tried to tell me the Reg Blue plays Stiff... Well Wether it does or Not.. It Certainly Sends the ball Miles with Minimum Effort.. You can Feel It loading as you start your Downswing..
Weaknesses:
Dare i Say Price? .... Well Not really you have to pay for Quality!
Overall:
As Said above it May play Stiffer then other Reg Shafts, but i wouldnt say it plays Stiff.. All my Other Clubs Are Regular and Ive not Problems... adjusting to this Shaft..

The best Shaft on the Market, In this Price range Anyway.. Looks Great Too!!
 
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