If you visit Titleist’s website, peruse their listing for the TSR3, and start shopping shafts, you’ll see that one of their first recommendations for that driver is an Aldila ASCENT Ultralight (UL).
But what is their reason for the suggestion? This short post will attempt to answer that question.
Regarding the Harmony Between the ASCENT UL and TSR3
There are aspects of both the TSR3 and the Aldila ASCENT UL that make the two perfect mates for each other.
The TSR3 is made with an advanced Speed Ring Face that creates a focused point – a sweet spot – that can be tuned and aligned with your point of contact to optimize results in terms of shot shape, launch, and spin.
This feature alone makes Titleist TSR3 drivers a premium pick for golfers that need adjustability so that they can hone in results, with an eye on speed and carry distance. These latter two traits are definitive for the TSR3.
The other thing to keep in mind is that the TSR3 is also designed with a lightweight titanium construction and boasts improved aerodynamics.
So already we can see two things starting to take shape here. One is that the TSR3 is optimized for adjustability. The other is that it is optimized for light weight and high speed. You get the picture.
These things are what make the Aldila ASCENT UL an ideal Titleist driver shaft for it.
Ultimately, the Aldila ASCENT UL produces the low swing weight and high launch typical of an ultralight shaft, but without the other compromises usually associated with a UL.
Despite the fact that you can swing them hard and fast, the ASCENT UL is remarkably stable and resists ovaling. That’s thanks in part to what Aldila calls “FMT” or “Focused Mass Technology,” consisting of tungsten-infused prepreg in the butt section that adds weight, counterbalances the shaft, significantly stabilizes the material matrix, and enables players to swing hard and turn through the ball for stronger, straighter drives.
There are two other features: FlyDrive, inspired by high-end fly rods, which lightens the shaft, and “VEIL” or a “visco-elastic isolation layer” that further improves stability by producing stronger, thinner walls that resist deformation even during aggressive swing sequences. Aldila’s VEIL technology also heightens sensitivity, too, for what it’s worth.
The high level takeaways are these: the TSR3 is a driver that’s meant to be swung fast, hard, and aggressively. The Aldila ASCENT UL is a lightweight shaft that’s meant to be swung the same way – the difference between it and other UL shafts is that it’s more stable and can stand up to aggressive tempos.
And that, in sum, is why this makes an ideal Titleist driver shaft for a TSR3.
Learn More About Suitable Titleist Driver Shafts
This is literally only one of the Titleist driver shafts that the company recommends for pairing with a TSR3 driver. Among the others are select Fubuki MV, Air Speeder, EvenFlow, Project X HZRDUS Black, and even Autoflex golf shafts.
Which one really is best for you and your TSR3 really depends on your dimensions, how you swing, and what your goals are. This is why it’s so important to work with a fitter before you buy.
Which is something you should definitely do. Do not buy an Aldila ASCENT sight unseen and assume it is the best match in the world for your TSR3. This article only explains the justification for pairing that driver with an ASCENT. Only a fitter can help you get to the bottom of which is right for you.
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