Sounds like a conversation you and your fitter should have. Since the shaft is the engine, getting fit for the proper shaft is critical. Find a qualified Titleist fitter and get fit for the correct head/shaft combo for your swing.

My best recommendation is to get fit for the correct shaft. Most places offer free fittings if you purchase the club. The best option is to find a certified Titleist fitter but get fit especially since this is the new 917 driver, the shaft isn't the only important factor. Best of luck.

Hi GBAKER,

That's a tough question and you should schedule a fitting with an authorized Titleist fitter.

Your question is a tough to answer because you didn't provide much to go off of, but that you are an 8 handicap.

Where are some things to provide to try and get a recommendation, but again, the best answer would be to get fitted for the driver.
What is your current driver (loft, shaft and flex)?
What is your swing speed?
What is your carry distance?
What is your normal ball flight? Are you looking to change it?
What do you want out of the new driver?

Information like this would help, but tough as everyone is different.

Good luck with finding your next driver. Let us know what you end up getting.

i would recommend getting fitted at one of the fitting centres. the fitter will recommend shaft options that will suit your swing. well worth it

Really suggest being fit. But I swing a regular shaft and I was put in the speeder Pro ts 64 and its great

Hey GBAKER,

I know it's not what you want to hear, but honestly this question can not be be answered accurately without a lot details (like launch monitor stats, sorry man).

The best answer I can give is to get fit. I say that cuz there are so many variables it'd be a complete guess. When choosing a driver/shaft, just the basic factors include, but not only, club head speed, launch angle, spin, how you release the club, plus a dozen other launch monitor measure specs.

Any member here can suggest a shaft, but that's all it'd be just a simple suggestion. If you live in an area that has a qualified knowledgable fitter, I'd definitely spend the extra few dollars and get fit (some wave the fitting fee if you buy a club) for a good fitting with many shafts, lofts, and head combos for you to try. I'm sure many would say that's your best bet.

Sorry to not give you a definitive answer, but this is defintely the way to go if it's possible, and you'll get the best results.

Best of luck!
Ryan

Great advice around getting fit. However rather than being refit, I decided to try the 917d2 with the stock Diamana Blue in reg flex...l am hitting this straighter longer and harder than my 915 or 913 both custom fit

For a low-mid ball flight the stock speeder shaft is very good. If you hit the ball high already go with the Diamana.

Just got fitted for a 917 D2 12 degree from Robert Hoagley asst pro at Pinehurst! Great fitting session and going with Diamana Red stock shaft 52 gr with neutral 12 gr weight! Launching at 14 with 2400 spin

Not everyone hits the ball the same and for that reason the obvious answer would be to see a fitter. Sure you can go buy one off the rack as Tom P suggests and hope that that one works, but if it does not then you have wasted you valuable dollars. Guess that Tom was one of the lucky ones. Anytime you are laying down your hard earned bucks get fitted. This could be a long term investment and you want something that you can potentially score well with and also have fun on the course with. I am all in on a fitting, and I always do on every new club I buy. I am fortunate to have two excellent Titleist fitters (David Ayres and Bill Forbes) in my area.