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I'm ready to purchase an R5 (N) and had a couple of questions about the shaft. I don't know anything about the 5-65 shaft including what swing speeds the Stiff is gauged for. I was hoping someone could give me a decent recommendation for a shaft.

My avg. swing speed is between 110-115 mph. I have a quick movement through the ball, but I don't really load the shaft as much as my swing speed would indicate. Do you think a TS 5-65 would work for me? Also can someone recommend a place in Chicago that I can have myself fitted for a shaft. I've gone once before, but it seemed I knew a heck of alot more than the guy fitting me, so I basically through his recommendation out the window. Thanks in advance

I was just at the range today with my buddy he has the R5 N with the 5-65 in a stiff his swing speed is anywhere from 110-120mph drives about 285-300yds. He loves the shaft i have never tried being that my swing speed is in the 90's and I use a Reg shaft. But the only way to tell is to try them out and see which one fits you the best TS or just S.. Is there a golfsmith store around you they have a real good fitting staff.. But i would definitely get fitted again and try both shafts the TS might be a bit stiff or just perfect for you depends on feel for you. In my opinion with that shaft and your swing speed if its truly 115mph not saying your lying but get on a launch monitor you may be between the TS and S and it all comes down to feel and what you hit better with..

Funny you should mention golfsmith because that is where I was today trying out the club. (That's where I got the avg. swingspeed) Unfortuantely, they didn't have a TS. I can go to another store to try out the TS, but before I did, I just wanted to make sure it was a decent quality shaft.

i know of this seller on ebay that sells the R5 w/ a Fujikura speeder 757 shaft in Stiff or Regular for $270. its a great deal considering the shaft alone is close to $200. i got mine from him and i love it.

I saw the r5's with stock shafts at a golf show today for $229.00 .