Equipment Review: UST Proforce V2 Hybrid Shafts
by Jeffrey Reed

It’s a fact: the shaft is the engine of your golf club. It’s a good sign, seeing even weekend warriors now consider shaft options in their clubs. More and more golfers are now considering the new V2 Wood, and now the V2 Hybrid shafts from United Sports Technologies.

UST is the innovator of golf’s first graphite shaft specifically designed for hybrids – the fastest-growing sector amongst golf equipment. Following in the footsteps of the Proforce V2 Wood shaft that balances torque, weight, spin and launch angle, the Proforce V2 Hybrid shaft is a Tour-proven performer featuring a consistent, comfortable feeling.

Like the original V2, the V2 Hybrid boasts hoop strength fibre orientation, optimized torque configurations and tip balanced engineering. As well, it is designed to expand the playability of long irons, utility clubs and fairway woods. In short, the V2 Hybrid shaft makes it much easier to control your hybrid shots, whether you sweep or hit down with your rescue club.

The Proforce V2 Hybrid shaft boasts a more flexible tip than its IROD cousin, for higher launch. The flex engineering of the V2 Hybrid also creates a more sensitive feel, and offers the ability to generate more power and distance control. It’s available in tree tip diameters – 0.335 in. and 0.370 in. – to fit both fairway wood and hybrid clubheads. It retails for $99.

UST makes graphite shafts for numerous club manufacturers, including Wilson Staff, Nike, TaylorMade, Sonartec, Callaway, Ping, Hogan, Cleveland and Titleist. For more information on United Sports Technologies, visit www.ustgolfshaft.com.