The VS proto 80 hybrid shaft is imo the best hybrid shaft on the market. The NV85 is average.
Dont fall for their BS.
Lyle,
I found your posts in general very informative. This one is a bit vague for me. I like to decide, if you like, think in terms of facts rather than just opinions or at least consider them together. I value you opinion and I hope you will not fall into the categories of those who just offer opinions without facts.
In another post you stated yourself that you did not understand why people in general did not like the NV shafts. Comment like: "The NV85 is average. Dont fall for their BS." contribute to such views.
I have an NV85S in my Nickent 20* Hybrid. It is pretty good. In fact I like this combination so much that I would not change it. This of course does not make the NV equal to the VS proto shaft!
While I am happy to take you word for the VS proto being a better shaft in general, I would love to hear from you how the VS proto 80 would outperform the NV85S. Also, how should I interpret "average"?
I have to admit though that I did not like the NV85S in the Titleist and Cleveland hybrid heads. However, that does not make the shaft bad, it tells more of the heads that is installed in. IMO.
I myself did not want this shaft with the Nickent head due to my previous test with the other two clubs. Lucky for me I had an open mind to test it for what it can do for me! I think everyone should try it first then decide for themselves.
I have seen a number of posts despite being new here, that bag clubs or shafts in general, rather than give some reasons for the poster's lack of love for it. And of course the exact opposite of this when something is loved and praised to the max without giving specifics again, like ten yards longer, 20 yards narrower dispersion, etc. than another specific item.
There are clubs we love, because it suits us. Other people do not like them, because it does not suit their swing. The opposite is also true. However, this does not make either clubs bad!
It would benefit most of us if we could decide on facts, observations rather than personal favorites.
As far as I can see most people are looking for your advice when it comes to technical issues on this forum. Most people here would look for your posts as examples. Hence I am appealing to you.